She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

"Madam Lin, with those words, you've managed to absolve yourself of all responsibility?"

A deep, magnetic voice rang out, and the newcomer seemed to possess a cooling ability; with each step he took into the crowd, the surrounding temperature dropped several degrees.

The crowd, which had been buzzing with discussion just moments before, fell completely silent in an instant. Everyone lowered their heads and dared not utter a sound, for fear of accidentally angering this living devil.

The moment Lin Zhengwen heard Pei Zhaoan's voice, all the color drained from his face.

What's he doing here? Did he hear everything that just happened? If that's the case, His Majesty will also know that he almost didn't recognize his daughter!

How absurd!

Tomorrow at court, who knows how many ministers who dislike him will be waiting to criticize him behind his back! This matter must be handled properly!

Thinking of this, Lin Zhengwen immediately forced a smile, shielded Ye Shi behind him, and looked at Pei Zhaoan: "My wife had no intention of refusing, but she was so happy to see our daughter that she spoke without thinking."

"Oh? If that's what Lord Lin says, then you must be very happy that your eldest daughter can be reunited with you?" Pei Zhaoan blocked the way completely.

He glanced at Lin Qingwei almost imperceptibly. Lin Qingwei was actually quite surprised; she hadn't thought Pei Zhaoan would help her...

Ye clenched her handkerchief tightly, her face, hidden behind Lin Zhengwen, twisted horribly. Whenever Lin Qingwei appeared, nothing good ever came of it! How had she managed to survive all these years?

"Of course!" Lin Zhengwen looked at Lin Qingwei with great affection and beckoned to her. "Qingwei, come here and come back to the manor with your parents. Your younger brother and sister are waiting for you at home."

Lin Qingwei asked, "Did Father and Mother genuinely welcome me back to the manor, or were they only welcoming me back because they feared this official?"

One sentence struck Lin Zhengwen directly to the heart, but he couldn't say it in front of everyone, especially Pei Zhaoan. At that moment, any guilt he felt towards Lin Qingwei vanished instantly.

She really is still the same as before, making it impossible for anyone to love her.

"Of course it's true, there are no parents in the world who don't love their children."

Lin Qingwei almost threw up; how utterly hypocritical!

"Does Miss Lin believe it?" Pei Zhaoan suddenly asked her, his eyes gleaming with a half-smile.

Perhaps Pei Zhaoan himself thought he was already very gentle at this moment, but to anyone else, he seemed to exude a strong sense of oppression.

The cold voice seemed to come from hell, like a demon.

Lin Qingwei's first thought was that she must never get involved with such a dangerous person again. She had to complete the task he had given her as soon as possible and then part ways.

"I believe you." Lin Qingwei nodded and walked to Lin Zhengwen's side.

Lin Zhengwen breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Lin Qingwei was quite sensible.

Before she could even catch her breath, Lin Qingwei said, "But I've been traveling all day and I'm really exhausted. I wonder if Father and Mother could give the carriage to me and my maid?"

If Lin Zhengwen hadn't stopped her, Ye would probably have rushed up and slapped Lin Qingwei right now. She's really pushing her luck!

She doesn't even remember what she did in the past? She was grateful and cried her eyes out when she was able to return to the manor, but now she's making them give up their carriage as if it's her right?

"It seems that Lord Lin and Madam Lin are unwilling. Why don't you ride in my carriage, Miss? I'm going to the palace to report to His Majesty anyway, and it won't be difficult to help you get some justice."

"No need to trouble Lord Pei!" Lin Zhengwen said immediately. "His Majesty is busy with many affairs of state and has no time to deal with such trivial matters. He can take his own daughter back to his residence."

After saying that, he waved to the coachman with a pale face, asking him to bring the carriage over.

Lin Qingwei didn't stand on ceremony at all. After thanking Madam Shen, she lifted her skirt and got into the carriage. Chunqi followed her in. The carriage was just the right size for two people. It wouldn't be impossible to add another person, but Lin Zhengwen and Madam Ye clearly had no intention of squeezing in with Lin Qingwei.

With so many people in front of them, Lin Zhengwen and Madam Ye naturally couldn't say anything and had to pretend to feel sorry for their daughter.

But Lin Qingwei was too lazy to pretend with them anymore. She gave Chunqi a look, and Chunqi flicked a small stone from his hand and hit the horse's rump. The horse grimaced in pain, reared up, and almost knocked Lin Zhengwen and Ye Shi off their feet.

Lin Zhengwen and Madam Ye stumbled back a few steps to regain their footing, their faces ashen. Just as they were about to say something, the carriage had already sped away.

Pei Zhaoan raised an eyebrow, looking in the direction Lin Qingwei had left. "You heartless little thing, just left like that?"

The coachman pulled on the reins in alarm, but the horse wouldn't listen to him and galloped toward the Lin residence at a safe but unstoppable speed.

Madam Ye was so angry she was about to faint. If she sent someone to fetch a carriage from the manor now, it would waste a lot of time! What if that bastard returned to the manor and tried to harm Xiuyao again?

Anyway, it's not far, let's walk back! With her beloved daughter in mind, Madam Ye didn't hesitate for a moment and started walking quickly. Lin Zhengwen, however, felt that walking quickly in the street was not dignified and was unwilling to walk back with Madam Ye. He chose the second method, which was slower but more dignified.

Inside the carriage, Lin Qingwei carefully recalled all of Ye's reactions. She had always suspected that Ye was the one who killed Miss Lin, and today it seemed that it was indeed very likely.

Mrs. Ye disliked her first daughter intensely, and the moment she saw her own face, she was terrified as if she had seen a ghost.

This is highly suspicious.

Did she really send someone to strangle Miss Lin?

Before I could even process what was happening, the carriage came to a steady stop right at the main gate of the Lin residence.

Chunqi put the things in her hand into her sleeve, got out of the car first, and then helped Lin Qingwei down.

A beautiful woman, as delicate as a willow swaying in the breeze, stood at the door. Her small oval face had a pair of large, watery eyes that made one's heart ache at the sight of her.

Lin Xiuyao was waiting for Ye Shi, but she didn't expect that the woman who got off the carriage was about the same age as her.

Compared to Lin Xiuyao's delicate beauty, Lin Qingwei possesses a more refined and resilient quality.

The two didn't say a word, but their eyes clashed hundreds of times in the air.

Clearly, Lin Xiuyao did not recognize Lin Qingwei; she thought the person in front of her was a young lady from a wealthy family who rarely appeared in public.

Therefore, they secretly compare themselves with the other person.

Her demeanor was quite good, and her appearance was also among the best in the capital. However, her skin was not as good as mine, nor was it fair enough. She did not look like someone who was well-versed in literature. In this respect, she was inferior to me!

"Has my little sister seen enough?"

Lin Qingwei could tell at a glance what Lin Xiuyao was thinking; it was nothing more than women's competitiveness and vanity.

Lin Xiuyao blushed slightly and walked over with small steps: "Which family's young lady is this? Why have I never seen her before?"