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Conspiracy to seize family assets is not uncommon in prominent households.

Old Lady Jin felt a shock go through her body, a sharp glint shot from her eyes.

She had been in control of the Jin family for decades, and it was quite possible that someone had grown impatient and wanted to kill her to take over the family affairs!

Jin Yuyu was infuriated by Jin Lingling’s insinuating remarks, but on the side, Lady Hong pulled her daughter back and shook her head.

After the initial panic, she had completely calmed down and carefully pondered the sequence and cause of these events, and she had a clear idea of who actually needed to be investigated.

She believed that her own daughter would never do such a sly and underhanded deed. As for the branch from the second household, who were not blood-related and had been eyeing the status and residence of the main household, it was indeed possible that they could commit such an act!

"Mother, I too think that Lingling speaks some truth," spoke Lady Hong with the dignity of someone from a great family, and Lin Yuan admired Jin Yuyu’s mother greatly, "Although I believe that such disgraceful acts of seizing family assets would surely not happen in our Jin family, now that mother’s safety has been threatened, we must conduct an investigation. "

Old Lady Jin was quite pleased with Lady Hong and nodded her head.

The Second Oldest Jin and his spouse sneered coldly yet expressed their agreement.

Lin Yuan looked at the old lady and smiled, "Old Lady Jin, strictly speaking, this is your family’s internal affair, and I shouldn’t interfere. But I have no choice, my brother is clumsy with words, and now he has been dragged into this; I, as his sworn sister, naturally have to step in."

Seeing the old lady nod in agreement, Lin Yuan continued, "Actually, to prove Sister Jin’s innocence, we definitely need to investigate this matter.

However, if it is as Second Miss Jin says, that the goal behind harming the Old Lady is to seize control of the assets, I must say, I find it hard to agree.

As far as I know, the Family Head of the Jin family is the Old Master, and if one were to seize the assets, it would make sense to target the Old Master, not the Old Lady. "

Jin Lingling was taken aback, momentarily speechless.

Lin Yuan smiled and went on, "Moreover, to my knowledge, the Jin family’s Old Master has only one legitimate daughter, which is my Sister Jin, and no legitimate sons.

If the Old Master were killed, with no sons to follow, it becomes quite obvious who the beneficiary would be, doesn’t it?

Oh, and Old Second Master, of course, I am not implying that you are the culprit.

I’m merely stating facts and making a hypothetical scenario.

Of course, I think you certainly would not have such intentions of seizing the family assets.

So, if the Old Master were killed, the next victim could very likely be you, Old Second Master! "

As Lin Yuan spoke confidently, with an appearance of deep concern, Jin Xucai found himself unable to rage, even if he wanted to.

Jin Lingling was so angry her face nearly flushed crimson, like starting a dye workshop.

She had initially thought that Lin Yuan’s presence would only add another victim, but now it seemed that far from being a weak presence, she had become a hindrance!

After all, Old Lady Jin was advanced in age. If this situation had occurred a decade earlier, she wouldn’t have let the younger generation lead her by the nose; she would have seen through their tricks at a glance. But with age come more concerns, fears, and naturally more overthinking.

During the standoff, the maid who had led Lin Yuan earlier rushed back, curtseyed, and said crisply, "Old Lady Jin, the madam and the two young masters have arrived."

A look of joy instantly crossed Old Lady Jin’s face, "Quickly, bring the madam in."

The maid responded crisply and ran out to summon them.

The madam was Jin Xiaojuan, a married daughter of the Jin family and now Lady Jin, the current wife of Master Magistrate Lichang, who had been the one to decide bringing Lin Siyu into the Li Mansion.

Lin Yuan had long been curious about this Lady Jin; she had heard that Lady Jin had brought Lin Siyu into the mansion, reluctantly, to quash the threat of a pregnant Little Concubine.

Unexpectedly, the Little Concubine turned out to be no threat at all; instead, it was Lin Siyu, whom she had personally brought into the mansion, who gradually overshadowed her, causing Lady Jin days of frustration.

As she pondered, Lady Jin entered the room, walking with the small, measured steps characteristic of her status.