Chapter 12 Reclaiming Property
Zhao Yurou's behavior is completely like pretending to be ignorant even though she knows the truth.
Pretending.
Lin Pianran didn't believe that she was completely unaware of what her own children were doing.
It's just pretense and acting!
This kind of hypocritical behavior is really disgusting!
"I originally had some valuable jewelry, but they were all borrowed by several sisters."
"Doesn't the Madam know about this?"
"I just don't know when my sisters can be returned to me? Otherwise, if I go out like this every day without makeup, it will bring shame to the Lin family, and Madam can't blame me!"
"By the way, Her Royal Highness the Princess has invited me to a match of archery in two days. If I continue to dress so poorly as I do today, it will surely draw Her Royal Highness's attention... When Her Royal Highness asks why, I'll have no choice but to report the truth!"
"this......"
These few words made Zhao Yurou's face look very ugly.
Her eyes were cold yet evasive.
It was really unexpected that Lin Pianran, who usually endured her anger, actually learned to complain and threaten others.
So surprising!
Zhao Yurou looked at Lin Pianran doubtfully, unable to understand her thoughts and intentions.
But Lin Pianran looked calm and let her look at her casually without any fear.
Seeing nothing unusual, Zhao Yurou turned her head and glanced at Lin Chuyan and Lin Chuyao behind her. "Did you really borrow Sixth Sister's jewelry? When did you borrow it?..."
"How could this be possible? Lin Pianran framed us! We don't even have enough jewelry to wear!" Lin Chuyan was the first to deny it, not feeling guilty at all.
"That's right, mother, don't believe her one-sided story. She's talking nonsense. Who would care about her junk? We would be embarrassed to wear her things on our heads!"
Lin Chuyao and Lin Chuyan looked at each other and quickly denied it.
Lin Chuxi, the young lady from the second house, also quickly shook her head, fearing that she would be implicated.
He even secretly glared at Lin Pianran several times, signaling her to stop talking nonsense, otherwise he would not forgive her.
This is simply a naked threat.
Lin Pianran was not afraid of them at all, and looked like she was not afraid of wind or rain.
She glanced at Lin Chuyao, pointed at the jewelry on her head, ears, and wrists, and said sarcastically, "That gold-inlaid peach blossom hairpin with gemstones, the top-grade jade earrings, and the top-grade white jade bracelet are all mine. Sister has borrowed them for almost half a year. I wonder when you plan to return them?"
He then looked at the other ladies and said with disdain, "If you're not afraid of losing face, I can also identify the things on you one by one!"
"If you forcibly borrow my sister's jewelry and refuse to return it, your behavior is no different from robbery. If your reputation gets out, you will be laughed at by everyone in the capital!"
"This matter will be enough to become a hot topic for everyone to talk about after dinner. Many people will be interested in it, and it will be enough to make the reputations of the sisters spread far and wide."
Zhao Yurou's face looked very ugly, and she felt a little embarrassed.
She knew that if something so serious happened, the Lin family would be finished.
The consequences will be disastrous.
She didn't expect Lin Pianran to be so ruthless today. It was simply too abnormal.
Normally, I wouldn't dare to breathe when I saw her and the Second Madam, but now she was so aggressive, which was completely different from her usual style.
But they were indeed in the wrong, so we could only persuade them with kind words.
After all, Zhao Yurou is the mistress of the Lin family and she still has to save face. Now that people have pointed it out, it would be unacceptable for them to still refuse to return it.
If this embarrassing incident gets out, it will definitely bring shame to the Lin family. How can the Lin family still gain a foothold in the capital?
The reputations of several women of marriageable age in the family will also be damaged, and their future marriages will inevitably be affected, making it difficult for them to find good families.
Especially since Lin Chuyan wants to marry into the royal family, her reputation cannot have any blemishes, so this matter must be handled properly.
If this matter affects Concubine De in the palace, the consequences will be even more serious.
Therefore, this matter must not be made a big deal.
She asked Lin Chuyao with a cold face: "Is what your sixth sister said true? Why don't you tell the truth?"
Lin Chuyao retorted angrily, "Of course it's not true. These jewels are all mine. How could she possibly own such beautiful jewels? She's just jealous, so she's making up stories. It's complete nonsense! Mother, don't believe her one-sided words and let her deceive you!"
He won't cry until he sees the coffin!
Even at this point, she still tries to cheat. Do you really think she is still the same "sick cat" that is bullied by others?
Then they heard Lin Pianran's words ring out clearly again, like a thunder, exploding on the heads of several people.
"All my jewelry is made by 'Cang Hai Yue Ming Pavilion', and my name 'Pian' is engraved on each piece of jewelry."
"If you don't believe it, you can take a closer look. Then you will know who is lying and who is cheating."
"Please Madam and Second Aunt, please give me justice!"
Lin Chuyao didn't believe it at all. She quickly took off the jade bracelet and took a closer look. Sure enough, there was a clear word "翩" engraved on the inside.
Now she couldn't deny it even if she wanted to.
This is simply irrefutable evidence.
She angrily threw the jade bracelet to the ground, and it shattered into pieces, with fragments flying everywhere.
She even deliberately provoked, "Sorry, my hand slipped and I accidentally broke it!"
He is simply a scoundrel to the extreme, showing his savagery and willfulness to the fullest.
Lin Pianran clapped her hands lightly, her eyes smiling. "Big sister is indeed very wealthy and has no shortage of money! This jade bracelet costs eight hundred taels of silver!"
"It doesn't matter if you break it, as long as you give me the silver as compensation."
"If you still feel unsatisfied, you can continue to throw it. You will have to pay the price anyway."
Lin Chuyao still refused to admit defeat and continued to struggle, "What evidence do you have to prove that this is the bracelet I borrowed from you?"
"I can also say that you gave me these jewels to curry favor with me, or that you begged me to accept them!"
Lin Pianran remained calm and composed.
"Tianzhu, quickly bring me the account book! I've completely recorded all the jewelry, ornaments, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and clothing materials that I've borrowed!"
"The account book records in detail the date each item was loaned out and to whom it was lent. It's all clearly recorded. It's absolutely impossible to deny it!"
"There are several sisters' names signed on the account book! You are not forgetful and have forgotten everything, right?"
"You...you...you came out hunting and you brought your account book with you. Are you sick?..."
Lin Chuyao was so angry that she started to speak incoherently and without restraint.
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