Chapter 1813: Chapter 1810: You’re Worthy of Being an Elder?
"Family Head, the young master stood up for me because Housekeeper Wang kept making things difficult for me, that’s why the young master came to teach him a lesson."
With a face full of fear and a hint of sobbing in her voice, Xiao Die anxiously explained, "But Housekeeper Wang threatened the young master, so he was killed by him. As for Young Master Lin Ya...he was the one who attacked first."
Lin Zhen Tian heard this and nodded slightly, understanding the full scope of the situation.
However, Second Elder Lin Kuohai was relentless, pointing at Xiao Die and loudly declaring, "You’re lying, you are Lin Mo’s maid, naturally you would speak in his favor!"
"Xiao Die swears to the Heavenly Dao, not a single word is false." Xiao Die’s expression was resolute, she looked up at Lin Kuohai with eyes full of grievance and stubbornness.
"Even so, Lin Mo killed someone in the family first, how can it not be his fault?"
"My grandson came to stop him but was badly injured; this person is vicious and must not be spared."
Lin Kuohai was determined to kill Xu Wendong, pressing his attack step by step, his words were intense, making everyone present feel his strong murderous intent.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Die felt utterly desperate. She was filled with self-reproach, regretting that she shouldn’t have let the young master come here, otherwise, so many things wouldn’t have happened, and the young master wouldn’t have fallen into danger.
"It’s all Xiao Die’s fault, if you’re going to kill, then kill Xiao Die!" Xiao Die’s frail body suddenly moved forward, resolutely blocking Xu Wendong, wanting to bear Lin Kuohai’s wrath alone.
Seeing this, Xu Wendong’s heart was slightly moved, a sense of gratitude welled up within him.
Such a good maid, how could he not treat her well?
He frowned slightly, showing displeasure, and looked at Lin Zhen Tian, saying, "Family Head, a brazen servant dares to disrespect the Lin Family Master, showing no respect whatsoever, killing him was to defend the dignity of the Lin Family, what wrong is there?"
His words were sharp and clear, "Lin Ya wanted to start trouble himself and attacked me, I had to fight back in self-defense."
"According to family rules, he deserved to die, sparing him was already being lenient beyond measure."
"Second Elder is relentless, obviously mixing personal vendettas with public matters; is such a person fit to be a Lin Family elder?"
Xu Wendong’s words were logically sound, each sentence justified, leaving Lin Zhen Tian astonished.
His gaze on Xu Wendong changed, when did this guy become so articulate?
And every word hit the nail on the head, speaking directly to his heart.
After all.
Recently, in the Lin Family, these elders and servants have indeed been overstepping their bounds.
"You’re spewing nonsense!"
Lin Kuohai was enraged, his old face flushed red, he raised his hand to attack Xu Wendong, but Lin Zhen Tian was quick to react, reaching out to stop him.
"Second Elder, the matter is clear, what more do you want?" Lin Zhen Tian’s expression was serious, his tone carried a hint of authority, "Your grandson violated family rules first, according to the family law he should be punished with the most severe penalty. Considering your years of service to the Lin Family, he’s been punished and this matter should end here."
With hands behind his back, Lin Zhen Tian’s gaze was determined, his tone brooked no argument, as if announcing the final verdict of the matter.
"Family Head!"
Lin Kuohai shouted angrily, his face full of unwillingness and anger.
"What? Are you questioning me?"
Lin Zhen Tian’s gaze hardened, a deep irritation flashed in his eyes, a gaze that seemed capable of freezing others.
With the truth now clear, Lin Zhen Tian’s decision was as unyielding as a mountain, even a dissatisfied Lin Kuohai dared not defy openly.
"Grandfather..."
Lin Ya lay on the ground, feeling as if pierced by a thousand steel needles.
His face was burned beyond recognition by the Netherworld Fire, the scorched skin emitted a nauseating smell, presumably, for three to five months he wouldn’t be able to get out of bed.
"Second Elder, if there is dissatisfaction, speak freely."
Lin Zhen Tian’s face was solemn, his voice like a great bell, reverberating through the air.
At this moment, as the Lin Family Patriarch, his authority could not be challenged, who would dare defy his orders?
Lin Kuohai gritted his teeth, his cheeks bulging with suppressed rage, yet he could only swallow it forcibly.
His fists clenched tightly, veins bulged on his forehead, clearly struggling to suppress his inner fury.
"Since the Family Head has ruled, this old man has nothing else to say."
He squeezed out this sentence through clenched teeth, his voice hoarse and low, full of unwillingness and helplessness.
"Let’s go!"
He abruptly turned around, flicked his robe sleeve, and left quickly with Lin Ya.
He knew he must treat Lin Ya’s injuries soon, otherwise the consequences would be dire.
Watching the backs of the Second Elder and his grandson departing, Xiao Die let out a long breath, her shoulders trembled slightly, her face still had traces of the previous tension and fear.
She never expected the situation today would escalate so greatly, fortunately, the Lin Family Patriarch discerned wisely and didn’t make things difficult for the young master.
Xu Wendong felt similarly surprised.
In the past, Lin Zhen Tian might have chosen to turn a blind eye, he had no reason to offend the Second Elder for Lin Mo.
Within the Lin Family, although the Patriarch held significant authority, the elders also wielded real power, offending any of them was enough to cause Lin Zhen Tian headaches.
But now Lin Zhen Tian chose to support him, which was indeed peculiar.
"Thank you, Family Head."
Xu Wendong clasped his hands respectfully, his face full of gratitude.
Lin Zhen Tian’s gaze was profound, he looked at Xu Wendong with a half-smile, slowly saying, "Lin Mo, your status in the Lin Family has always been low, subject to bullying. Your parents disappeared for years due to family tasks, and there’s no one to back you up."
He paused slightly, his gaze becoming exceptionally sharp, "But in my Lin Family, rules must be observed, right and wrong must be chosen correctly."
Xu Wendong listened, the corners of his mouth curled slightly into a confident arc, "I won’t choose wrong, I’m always on the side of the rules."
Lin Zhen Tian nodded with satisfaction, a touch of appreciation flashed in his eyes, thinking this young man was teachable and worth cultivating.
However, his gaze soon turned sharp again, continuing to question, "Soul Condensing Pearl, it really wasn’t you who took it?"
"It truly wasn’t me, given my status, how could I come into contact with the Soul Condensing Pearl?" Xu Wendong immediately rebutted, an innocent look on his face, he looked Lin Zhen Tian steadily in the eyes.
"Enough, you may leave now."
Lin Zhen Tian waved his hand, the doubts he had held now completely vanished, his judgment had shifted to belief.
Xu Wendong left the Manager’s Court with Xiao Die.
Along the way.
Xiao Die had a face full of doubt, she tilted her head slightly, her brows slightly furrowed, recalling the conversation between the young master and the Family Head earlier, but she couldn’t fathom the deeper meaning.
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Die couldn’t help but ask, "Young Master, what did your previous conversation with the Family Head mean? Why does it feel like you both had hidden meanings in your words?"
