C4 To be Returned to the Dowry

Ssssssssss! It was the sound of Little Green Snake spitting out Qing Zi. Lin Loong was so frightened by her red tongue that it made her legs go weak. She gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, I'll give it to you!"

Xu Zhaoning retracted her arm and returned to her wrist. She did not move at all.

Lin Loong saw that she had already agreed to Xu Zhaoning's request, but she still didn't have any intention of disbanding the snake swarm. She couldn't help but get angry from embarrassment. "Xu Zhaoning, don't be too excessive. Hurry up and let these despicable things scatter."

Xu Zhaoning scratched her head and said casually, "I heard that Mrs. Lin's family head has great financial skills."

"What else do you want!" Lin Loong looked at Xu Zhaoning warily. Her tensed mood was betrayed by her hands gripping her handkerchief tightly.

"I don't want to do anything either. I just heard that when my mother came in, she had put on makeup for ten miles." After her death, Mrs. Lin had taken care of all her shop owners. All the profits she had made in the past ten years … "

Whether Rong Shuyun's dowry was profitable or not, the original owner did not know. However, after a careful examination, Xu Zhaoning realized that the two medicinal herb shops within the dowry were exactly what she needed right now.

In the modern world, she could develop her Xu Family from a simple home of traditional Chinese medicine to a family of medicine that even people in the dark and white world feared, afraid of ingratiating themselves to. Then, in this ancient era where medical technology was underdeveloped, she should be able to be like a fish back in water.

"Where is the profit? Your mother's shop owners are already losing money!"

"Oh, really? I just so happen to have some free time recently. How about we go through the accounts carefully?" I'm about to get married. I have to learn from the head, don't you think? "

"Don't even think about it!"

At this point, Lin Loong finally understood Xu Zhaoning's intentions. Getting the yard ready was just a small plate before dinner. The main reason for this was to get her mother's dowry.

"Xiaoqing, use your actions to tell Mrs. Lin that she'll agree." With a wave of Xu Zhaoning's wrist, Little Green Snake flew to Lin Loong's shoulder and climbed onto her delicate face.

Lin Loong was so shocked by the cold feeling of wiggling that she no longer cared about her manners and screamed loudly. At the same time, the other lazy snakes also began to move, causing the entire room to become a mess.

"Xiaoqing is a Bamboo Leaf Green, she's extremely poisonous." She closed her eyes and shouted at Xu Zhaoning, "I promise you, Xu Zhaoning! As long as you take these things away, I will return all of your mother's dowry to you!"

"Well, sign it, that's all." Ye Zichen slapped the certificate that he had prepared beforehand in front of Lin Loong, and pressed down a handprint on Lin Loong's weak hand.

The sound of the flute was melodious. The room that was filled with snakes was as quiet as it was before. No one knew where those snakes had suddenly disappeared to.

Lin Loong finally could not hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground, the sweat on her forehead soaking her handkerchief.

Seeing this, Xu Zhaoning reminded her with a smile, "I will be here to meet up with Mrs. Lin tomorrow. Please keep your promise, Mrs. Lin. After all, this snake will appear at any time."

When the door was opened, Lin Loong didn't have the time to return Xu Zhaoning's gaze. She only wanted to escape this terrifying courtyard as soon as possible. Just as he crossed the threshold, he heard someone calling from afar, "Madam, eldest miss, the old mistress has someone to invite!"

Lin Loong's body, which she had struggled to support, went limp once more. Why did it alarm the Songhe Hall in the middle of the night?

Lin Loong, who had survived the calamity, felt guilty. She stood where she was, unsure if she should go to Pine Crane Hall at this time.

On the other hand, Xu Zhaoning's eyes darted around as she walked to Lin Loong's side with a smile on her face. She propped up half of her body and bowed to the newcomer, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Bai. I will go with Madam."

Under Lin Loong's surprised gaze, Xu Zhaoning turned around and said to her, "It seems like news about the criminal has reached Old Duke's residence."

"Evil? "What kind of villains?"

Lin Loong's mouth was half open, as if she didn't understand Xu Zhaoning's words at all.

She tried to struggle free of the restraints Xu Zhaoning had placed on her arms, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free. It seemed like Xu Zhaoning was the one supporting her, but in reality, Xu Zhaoning was holding onto her, which made Lin Loong feel extremely uneasy.

He kept feeling that something was wrong, as if he was out of his control.

"Why are you so confused, Madam? Didn't you come here in a hurry because you heard about someone entering the Palace and were worried that Xu Zhaoning's Shao Court would be dangerous?"

Xu Zhaoning looked at Lin Loong reproachfully, then explained to Uncle Bai who was sent by Pine Crane Court, "Uncle Bai might not know, but the Madam loves me dearly, so she has to make sure that I'm alright before she is willing to leave. I was just about to send Madam back. Since the Countess has someone to invite, I'll go with you. "

Uncle Bai was also obviously surprised by Xu Zhaoning's actions tonight. He looked at Lin Loong inquiringly, wanting to get an explanation from her. However, Lin Loong was currently in a heaven-defying battle.

If he denied Xu Zhaoning's story and said that he came here to kidnap her, there was no such thing as an adulterer to corroborate her story. Furthermore, as the stepmother, if the news of her going to the stepdaughter's courtyard to catch the traitor were to spread, the people would only say that she was ungrateful.

On the other hand, if he accepted Xu Zhaoning's words, then not only would he cover up her sudden appearance in Shao Court tonight, he would also cover up the fact that she treated her stepdaughter and biological daughter equally.

Old Duke had always liked family harmony, so he naturally wouldn't make things difficult for her.

After thinking it over, Lin Loong nodded when Uncle Bai looked over again. It could be said that she acknowledged Xu Zhaoning's words.

Uncle Bai heaved a sigh of relief. He looked at Xu Zhaoning with a warm gaze. "It's good to see that you're fine, Miss."

Xu Zhaoning smiled with sincerity, "Thank you for Uncle Bai's concern. I think the madame must have been waiting for something. Madam, let's go and report to her."

As she spoke, she supported Lin Loong and walked forward. She looked even more active than Uncle Bai. Lin Loong felt that something was amiss, but Xu Zhaoning did not give her the chance to regret at all.

Inside the Pine Crane Court, the Old Mistress Mrs Xu sat with a darkened face, as though she was not happy at all. What surprised Xu Zhaoning was that Old Duke, Xu Renyu, was also sitting at the main seat.

Before Xu Zhaoning and Lin Loong could cross the threshold, Mrs. Zhou's face turned cold and she said, "What are you making so much trouble for? Why are you making people unable to sleep?"

"It was a wife's fault for disturbing her parents' rest." Lin Loong quickly stepped forward and took the opportunity to break free from the restraints that Xu Zhaoning had placed on her.

Xu Zhaoning acted as if she didn't see anything strange with Lin Loong. Once again, she returned to her usual demeanor and followed behind Lin Loong obediently. She seemed to have a timid and timid personality.

"What the hell is going on? Why are you shouting for him?" Old Duke asked Lin Loong with a frown, while Xu Zhaoning was completely ignored by him.

If it was said that Lin Loong had only been forced to accept Xu Zhaoning's excuse when they were at Shao Court before, then after this entire journey of calmness, she had no choice but to admit that there was no excuse more suitable for her than caring for the safety of her stepdaughter.

Worried that Xu Zhaoning would try to trick her in secret, she rushed to open her mouth in front of Xu Zhaoning and repeated her excuse. Of course, he didn't forget to place some money on her and tell her how he, as her successor, cared about her stepdaughter.

Lin Loong didn't forget to look at Old Duke even after she said that. Seeing that there was no displeasure on his face, she finally felt relieved.

The next second, the teacup beside the madame was raised and put down heavily.

"Nonsense! "Madame Lin, you must be confused to think that a bastard child, who was born with an ill feeling, would make such a ruckus in our family because of her!"

Mrs Xu's gaze was as sharp as a sword as she sliced through Xu Zhaoning inch by inch. Although she seemed to be reprimanding Lin Loong, it was nothing more than relegating her to the mud in front of Xu Zhaoning.

Xu Zhaoning clenched her fingers into a fist and clenched them tightly. Although she lowered her head, the corner of her eyes had already covered Mrs Xu's face a thousand times over.

Old demoness, just you wait. If she isn't able to take revenge today, then she will have wasted this great chance to live again.