Lin Shikang knew about the situation back in his hometown. People are afraid of comparisons. The Lin family's life is now vastly different from the Zhou family's. Over time, how can the family members feel comfortable?
The clansmen collectively targeted Yang Cui because he had achieved official rank and become a government official.
Yang Cui is living a better and better life now, and those who follow her are also rising to prominence, while they can only watch helplessly! If Lin Shikang were still an official, they would have some comfort and hope.
But now, he has not only been dismissed from his post but also stripped of his official title, and he can no longer help the clan. What will the clan members think?
So the days back in his hometown were definitely not as good as his mother imagined!
He'll never lack money if he wants it!
The money Meng Ruyan gave him each month was more than enough for him to squander.
But he wanted more than just money!
In fact, from the moment he learned that Cen Daniu was General Cen Xiao, he knew that his future was bleak. With someone of such high position and power suppressing him, how could he possibly rise to prominence?
At that moment, Lin Shikang felt immense regret, regretting that he hadn't secretly killed Yang Cui!
If Yang Cui had died back then, none of this would have happened!
I can only blame myself for being too soft-hearted back then, leaving behind such a menace!
Now that he can no longer hold an official position, he can become a strategist, but I'm afraid no one would dare to employ him. Who would be willing to offend General Cen for his sake?
Lin Shikang didn't know where to go from here; he was very confused.
He studied diligently for more than ten years, only to have it all vanish in an instant!
For him, being dismissed from his post and stripped of his official rank was worse than death!
After leaving the prison cell, Madam Fan hurried back to retrieve her gold, silver, and valuables! But upon entering, she found the room in complete disarray, as if it had been ransacked!
Upon seeing this scene, Madam Fan was horrified! She was so frightened that she rushed to find her precious treasure!
She had hidden her money in several places—under a loose floorboard in a corner, on top of a cabinet, under the bed—but now it's all gone!
All her silver and gold are gone!
"It's all gone, it's all gone... there's nothing left, waaaah..." Fan Shi fainted from the shock.
Lin Shikang was very agitated. He pinched Fan Shi's philtrum to wake her up: "Mother, the money is gone, but your health is more important."
"Waaaaah, my money..." Madam Fan collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.
Just thinking about how she went through so much hardship to get here, how her son married a "second-hand" woman, and how she was almost dragged down by her and lost her life, made her unable to stop crying!
She could have comforted herself that although her son could no longer become an official, she was still rich. She could return to her hometown, build a large mansion, and buy servants. She was still the old lady that everyone envied.
But now everything is gone.
When she said she would give all the money to Cen Xiao, he didn't say anything, so she assumed he didn't care about the money. But it turns out he had already robbed the place of everything!
Leave her not a single bit!
Fan sat on the ground wailing. She wanted to curse, but she was afraid of upsetting Cen Xiao, so she could only wail.
Lin Shikang had long since given up hope of finding the money hidden by the Fan family. Since they were involved in this kind of thing, someone would definitely search them, and it was quite common for the gold and silver treasures found to be pocketed.
Seeing Fan Shi like this, Lin Shikang felt extremely ashamed. He really didn't want to take his mother with him in this state.
"Mom, stop crying. Hurry up and pack your things. What if they change their minds? You won't be able to leave even if you want to," Lin Shikang threatened her.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Madam Fan immediately stood up, wiped away her tears, and quickly gathered her clothes.
Since the money was gone, Madam Fan was unwilling to let go of the clothes and bedding.
Since Yuan Yajing entered the family, they have been provided with the best of everything, including food, clothing, and daily necessities. These bedding items alone are worth hundreds of taels of silver.
"Mother, we can't carry so much stuff, just take the clothes."
Looking at these things that she couldn't take with her, Madam Fan felt extremely distressed.
It's all money!
Lin Shikang was worried that his mother wouldn't listen to his advice, so he whispered, "Don't worry, we still have money."
Fan's eyes widened in surprise, and she almost cried out.
Upon hearing her son's words, Madam Fan quickly packed her things to avoid any mishaps.
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