Free Web NovelChapter 1185: Chapter 383 Ming Yue Shines_3
Jiang Wang’s stepmother, named Song Ruyi, lived as a widow in the town. Alone with her daughter, she struggled to support a nearly bankrupt herbal medicine shop, unable to sustain the business.
Later, through business contact, she became acquainted with an outstanding young man from the Lin Family, named Lin Zhenglun. Zhenglun helped her considerably, and gradually the two of them developed feelings for each other.
In terms of seniority, Zhenglun could be considered my cousin. He had no talent for cultivation, but he had a great talent for business. My Lin Family, being one of the major families in Wangjiang City, entrusted him with our herbal medicine business.
Lin Zhenglun and Song Ruyi fell in love and eventually decided to marry. Although our family patriarch was unhappy that she was a widow, he accepted it reluctantly due to Zhenglun’s deep feelings.
As for Jiang Wang’s side, aside from losing his sister, who was declared as a person from the Jiang Family and raised by them, they did not obstruct the marriage.
After marriage, Zhenglun and Song Ruyi were very affectionate. Song Ruyi occasionally sent some money to Maple Forest City, using the Lin Family’s wealth to support the Jiang Family, and Zhenglun said nothing about it. Thus, they spent some happy days together. freёwebnoѵel.com
Unfortunately, the good times didn’t last long. At one point, the herbal medicine business faced difficulties, and Zhenglun suffered heavy losses. My grandfather advised him to take a break to recuperate his spirits.
Zhenglun, being a proud man, felt stifled and started drinking daily. Consequently, Song Ruyi often quarreled with him.
I actually don’t know much about their marital issues.
All I know is that one day, Zhenglun came home late and they had a big fight, reportedly even came to blows... and then Song Ruyi jumped into a well..."
Lin Zhengren paused here, knowing this was his carefully crafted ’story’ that he had repeated privately numerous times. But since it was a recollection, it could not be too smooth or sound too much like a ’story’.
He took a deep breath before continuing, "This is a scandal of my Lin Family. Our ancestor also intended to cover it up and didn’t allow it to become official. Instead, he confined Zhenglun internally.
Later, when Jiang Wang heard of Song Ruyi’s death, he gathered a few fellow disciples from the Daoist Academy and confronted us. Technically, at that time they were only at the Travelling Pulse Level, and I alone could have driven them away.
However, firstly, all of us were disciples of the Daoist Academy and might be colleagues in the future, I didn’t want to harm our relations. Secondly, since Song Ruyi died at the Lin Family’s residence after being married from Maple Forest City and her days were not happy, my family couldn’t completely shirk responsibility. So I stepped forward to explain to him.
At that time, he didn’t make any unreasonable demands, only requesting that the Lin Family provide an explanation regarding the death of Song Ruyi..."
Lin Zhengren sighed: "Zhenglun was heartbroken and felt guilty towards Song Ruyi’s family, so he committed suicide on the spot, claiming it was to atone with his death. I was deeply saddened by Zhenglun’s death, but it was his choice, and I had to respect it.
He said that he was only left with pain in life, and hoped that by dying, he might be able to reunite with Song Ruyi and finally lead a good life. I know there is no such thing as the Underworld or reincarnation, but it was just holding onto that hope... what else could be done?"
Lin Zhengren’s expression was sorrowful: "After Zhenglun’s suicide, Jiang Wang said that this would be the end of the matter.
I also had people transfer all the herbal medicine business under Zhenglun’s name to the Jiang Family, as a way to provide for Song Ruyi’s daughter.
I thought that with this, the issue would be resolved.
But unexpectedly, after a year..."
Lin Zhengren choked up a bit, but quickly suppressed his vulnerability, speaking with hatred: "I didn’t expect that in Jiang Wang’s heart, the issue had never been resolved. At that time he was not my match, thus could only bide his time. Once he had sufficient strength, he was the first to massacre the entire Lin Family!
These words are half true, half false, with a clear logic and distinct steps, and there’s no evidence proving anything otherwise.
In this world, besides Jiang Wang, I fear there is no second person who could stand up and reveal the truth.
Now this young pride of Qi Country, will his words still be believed by the people of Zhuang Country?
So whatever he says, becomes the accepted version.
He truly harbors deep hatred.
After repeating it numerous times, in his heart, he genuinely believed that Jiang Wang was the murderer of the entire Lin’s Clan.
That bloody night in Wangjiang City, from beginning to end, he was just an innocent victim.
Now, he is just a person burdened with the blood debt of his entire clan.
Marching forward, unwavering in tenacity.
This quality, of course, is admired by Du Ruhui.
"He could actually, over a settled matter, cruelly exterminate the entire Lin Family. Such a petty and vengeful character. From this, it’s not hard to understand why he harbors such hatred towards his native country that raised him,"
After listening to the story Lin Zhengren told, Du Ruhui sighed silently: "To think that a Daoist Academy in Maple Forest City could raise such a villain. This is Dong Ah’s negligence. Focusing only on cultivation, not on moral character."
Suppressing his hatred, Lin Zhengren thought for a moment and asked, "This person is so ruthless, and yet has risen to represent the pride of Qi Country. Should we expose his true nature to Qi Country? Justice is clear, how can we allow him to continue flaunting his power?"
Through tonight’s discussion, he had completely cleared any doubts that might have existed about himself. Gaining the State Minister’s further trust. And now with Zhuang Country’s support, he could formally start targeting Jiang Wang.
For Du Ruhui too, he had found a plausible reason for Jiang Wang’s actions, which could be used to mitigate the risks associated with the Maple Forest City Region incident. It was a good opportunity to get this young national pride to align more with the state interests.
Both of them felt that through this conversation, they had achieved their desired outcomes.
Thus, these two individuals, one older and one younger, felt a bit closer to each other.
