Compared to Chu Jinjin's relaxed demeanor, the others looked on incredulously. They knew that the First Madam had brought guards, but they all assumed it was to protect the Master.
So it was meant to target Chu Jinjin?
"What are you looking at? Do you believe what she said?" Wang was not usually gentle, but she had never been so domineering before. Her fierce gaze made everyone afraid to look her in the eye.
In a wealthy family compound, people can be both family and enemies, depending on when and what happens.
Chu Zujian is in a coma, and it's unknown whether he will wake up. If he doesn't wake up, then the head of the Chu family will be the first wife, Madam Wang, and his two sons. Everyone will have to live according to her wishes.
Chu Jinjin rescued the master and said that the second son was the traitor. It's hard not to believe it, but it's just too shocking.
As for Wang's accusation against Chu Jinjin, that's absolutely impossible.
The logic is simple: if you've already kidnapped someone, why go through all the trouble of rescuing them?
The crowd exchanged glances, but no one wanted to be the first to speak.
A single sentence can represent one's stance.
The Chu family is about to undergo a major upheaval.
"Mother, Chu Liang wants to ask Third Sister a question." Chu Liang, the third young master of the Chu family, had studied hard for more than ten years and was only a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the lowest level of the imperial examinations). He was well-read and had a refined appearance. Ignoring the warning look in his birth mother He Shi's eyes, he walked up to Wang Shi and bowed.
Even if the son is born out of wedlock, he is still of the Chu family bloodline and has a higher status than a concubine.
Wang's face was very pale, and she waved her hand with a forced smile.
Chu Liang turned to Chu Jinjin and asked, "Third Sister, you said Second Brother is a traitor, but you have no evidence. Does Father know about this?"
Chu Jinjin felt very satisfied. It would be too disappointing if no one spoke up at a time like this. She nodded and said, "Of course Father knows, and that's why he fainted."
Chu Liang then turned to the doctors and bowed, asking, "Gentlemen, when will my father wake up?"
The oldest doctor returned the greeting: "The master is suffering from a sudden heart attack, his heart and lungs are damaged, and his pulse shows signs of severe congestion. I'm afraid he won't wake up for a while. Even if he does... he may lose his speech or even have memory problems."
Only Chu Jinjin knew what the doctor meant.
What later generations called a stroke means that there was a problem with the blood vessels in the brain.
He was the first to have red eyes, and she covered her mouth to stop herself from crying out loud.
To mourn Chu Zujian is also to mourn oneself.
“In that case, I suggest we wait until Father wakes up before discussing anything further.” Chu Liang remained calm and composed as he stated his thoughts. “Until then, my second brother and third sister are both suspects.”
After a moment's hesitation, Wang nodded in agreement.
Chu Liang breathed a sigh of relief: "Third Sister, do you agree?"
He thought Chu Jinjin would definitely agree; given the current situation, maintaining the status quo was already quite good.
"Thank you, Third Brother, but I disagree." Chu Jinjin smiled at Wang Shi and asked directly, "You already know what the Second Brother did, right?"
She didn't want to wait, nor did she have the inclination for intrigue; she addressed problems immediately upon discovery.
When such a big thing happened to their father, all the family members came, except for the second son.
Madam Wang's expression changed drastically, and she said sternly, "Chu Jinjin, don't think you can do whatever you want just because the master dotes on you. If you talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being merciless."
Chu Jinjin ignored her and looked at her mother: "Mother, is the second son in the manor today?"
Of all these people, only her own mother dared to tell the truth.
Liu answered without hesitation and in great detail: "He has been here all along. The pharmacy manager originally caught him, but the First Madam and her men stopped him."
Chu Jinjin understood, sighed, and stopped being polite, addressing him by name directly: "Wang, where did you hide the second son?"
If nothing's wrong, why don't you dare come here to confront them?
Her analysis is correct.
Everyone could clearly see the panic in Wang's eyes.
"You, you little bitch!" Madam Wang shoved away Chu Yan, who was trying to help her, and strode to the door. "Someone, tie Chu Jinjin up and take her to the ancestral hall for family punishment."
Outside, there were more than thirty strong and burly guards, each carrying a weapon.
Chu Liang tried to step forward to stop her, but He Shi held him back tightly.
None of them are fools. The First Madam is clearly feeling guilty and wants to strike first. She's in charge now.
Chu Jinjin decided to try diplomacy first, calmly taking out her father's private seal and saying indifferently, "Have you thought it through? Will you listen to the First Madam or to Father?"
The guards looked at each other in bewilderment.
Those present were all masters; they really didn't want to get involved.
"It's just the master's private seal. I'm still here, and it's not her place to make decisions in this house." Madam Wang roared, "What are you standing there for? Take her down right now!"
The head of the guards gritted his teeth: "Third Miss, please forgive me, please do not resist."
They knew nothing. In their minds, the Third Miss was a delicate young lady from a wealthy family, and even without them, two rough-and-tumble old women could easily subdue her.
Everyone else thought the same way, except for Chu Yan, who had personally witnessed how terrifying Chu Jinjin was. She would castrate someone at the slightest disagreement, and she had even managed to subdue two bandits from Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold.
"Mother, you mustn't! Third Sister is definitely not a traitor." Chu Yan hadn't told anyone that Chu Jinjin knew martial arts, fearing it would make it difficult for her to remarry in the future. Knowing her mother might be in trouble, she hurriedly tried to persuade both sides, "Third Sister, can we go home and talk this out properly?"
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