The once prosperous Lin family was now deserted. They had previously relied on the Ning Palace for a comfortable life. But the most taboo thing is to be unaware, to think that everything was their own doing. When Ning Que decisively divorced his wife and severed all ties, the true nature of the Lin family was fully exposed.
The noble families that once tried to curry favor with them have now distanced themselves from the Lin family, fearing they would be affected. The Lin family has also run some businesses in recent years, but they have all been targeted.
These things have nothing to do with Ning Que at all.
They just wanted to curry favor with Ning Que.
Now, it's all over.
Lin Jiang sat at the door with his eyes dull.
This old house was given by the late emperor.
It's a pity that he is not doing well in business...
Because of his debts, he had sold everything he could, but still owed a lot. Finally, he was forced to sell his ancestral home and land. In two days, they would have to move outside Chang'an, and there would be no chance of joining the aristocratic family!
"Old Chen, you have followed me for so many years."
"I won't tell you about the situation at home."
"Here are ten taels of silver. Take them and go."
"Patriarch..."
Butler Chen's eyes were red.
Holding the silver, he kowtowed repeatedly to Lin Jiang.
"Okay, let's go early."
"Master, I have something to say before I leave."
"Um?"
Steward Chen had been with Lin Jiang for many years, practically watching him grow up. His hair and beard were now all white. He bowed deeply and said in a deep voice, "The Lin family is in this state now. It's really not Prince Ning's fault. Prince Ning was incredibly kind to the Lin family back then, but what did the Lin family do?"
Lin Jiang looked up in surprise. He didn't expect that the usually taciturn housekeeper Chen would suddenly say so much.
"Ask yourself, is this right?"
"When the Lin family was implicated, who saved them with the golden medal of immunity from death? You've always wanted to cling to the Gu family, but have you ever spoken up and said even a good word in their favor?"
"Yes, there were rumors at the time. They said that the death of the old Prince Ning was related to His Majesty, and that Ning Que used the golden medal of immunity from death to save the Lin family, completely offending the Emperor. But no matter what, Ning Que saved the Lin family. He even married the second daughter, and even the dowry was paid for by the Prince Ning's Mansion!"
"But what did you do, Patriarch? Prince Ning rarely comes to the Lin family, yet you didn't even prepare good food and wine. Every time the Lin family has trouble, Prince Ning does his best to help. Prince Ning is even more kind to the Second Miss, and he always responds to her every request. But in the end, what happened? The Second Miss had an abortion to save Gu Yuan. I want to ask, Patriarch, what man could endure such humiliation? Killing is not enough..."
"What's the point of saying this now?"
Lin Jiang was a little impatient.
How could he not know?!
All I can say is that they misjudged the situation.
Who knew that Emperor Feng and Ning Que had such a good relationship?
What scheme killed old King Ning?
What is the meaning of being too successful and making the master feel threatened?
It's all fucking fake, it's just rumors!
Butler Chen looked helpless.
Obviously, Lin Jiang still didn't understand what he did wrong.
Is the point he made about whether it was a rumor or not?
The Lin family shouldn’t treat their benefactor like this!
"Forget it!"
"Just treat it as my nonsense."
"Master, take care from now on!"
Butler Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
He had already said everything he needed to say about their master-servant relationship over the years. In any case, given the Lin family's current situation, there was no hope of them rising again.
Lin Jiang looked indifferent.
Then I saw Lin's mother coming out from the distance.
But she was distracted and her clothes were disheveled.
He squinted his eyes and yelled at the stone lions at the door.
"Let me tell you, my son-in-law is the Prince of Dafeng!"
"How dare you be so arrogant when you see me?"
"Just one word from me and your whole family will die!"
"What are you looking at? Prince Ning just likes my daughter!"
"You lunatic!"
Lin Jiang was already full of anger.
When he saw Lin's mother, he became furious.
Ever since Lin Chao was exiled to the northern border and Lin Xianhong was dismissed from his official position, Lin's mother had gone mad. She still dreamed of being the prince's mother-in-law, acting mad and mad every day. Lin Xianhong had come back to see her, but he said there was nothing he could do. Because Lin's mother was suffering from a mental illness, she needed psychological medicine.
As the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Ever since they became affiliated with the Ning Palace, the Lin family has been prosperous. Their family is incredibly well-off, and they have everything they want.
Money was only one factor; status was paramount. He was a remarkably influential figure throughout Chang'an City, even high-ranking officials had to be respectful. Many powerful families offered him olive branches and invited him to attend their celebrity banquets.
But now...
The Lin family became a laughing stock in Chang'an City!
It's like a rat crossing the street, everyone is shouting and beating it!
"father."
"Are you willing to come back?"
Lin Jiang raised his eyebrows.
Look at Lin Xianhong who came in.
Since she was stripped of her official position, she has rarely returned and has always stayed in the clinic.
Lin Jiang breathed a sigh of relief. "You swore before that the Gu family would give us money. But look, there's not a penny left now. I told you that the Lin family is heavily in debt and asked you to sell the clinic to pay it off. But you refused to listen and even said that the clinic is your hard work. Don't you think about it? Isn't this all your fault?"
"You don't have to say anymore."
Lin Xianhong was very indifferent.
She no longer has any feelings for the Lin family.
She would rather not have such a native family!
When the Lin family was imprisoned, she had used her marriage and dignity to beg Ning Que for help. Over the years, she had given up so much for the Lin family!
She came to the Lin family today to make it clear that she would completely sever ties with the Lin family from now on. She would live for herself and would no longer provide any benefits to the Lin family.
"This is the deed to the medical clinic you wanted."
"Including the medicinal herbs inside, all belong to you."
Lin Xianhong glanced at Lin's mother indifferently, and said with a long sigh: "As you said, the clinic is not doing well now, and there is no point in continuing to operate it. Although this is my dream, this is the reality."
"My dear daughter, I'm glad you understand." Lin Jiang quickly put the deed away and said excitedly, "I knew you would understand how difficult it is for a father."
"You don't have to say this." Lin Xianhong remained indifferent, raising his hand and saying, "I'm doing this just to repay you for raising me all these years. From now on, I have nothing to do with the Lin family. I'm closing my clinic and heading to the Northern Frontier. I've already agreed with Gu Lang that I'll be serving as a military doctor."
"Xianhong?!"
"What did you say?"
"I don't want to have anything to do with the Lin family anymore." Lin Xianhong was very calm. "Ever since I was divorced, when have you ever cared about me? Whenever something happens to my brother, you worry about him, but what about me?"
Lin Xianhong didn't even want to go in. He sighed and said, "If it were just this, I'd be fine. After all, I'm a man and I'll have to shoulder the responsibility of the Lin family in the future. So what about my little sister? I don't hate Qinghuan, I hate you! I've done my best to help the Lin family, but why don't you have a single good word for me?!"
"Second sister?!"
Lin Qinghuan stood in the distance, looking stunned.
Lin Xianhong... wants to sever ties with the Lin family?!
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