Chapter 296: Envy and Greed

absolutely cannot allow any mistakes."Zhang Xuetao also looked at the distance with cold eyes and said."Just know what's in your heart, I'll always be on your side, no matter what decision you make, I...Ripple stepped slowly into the hall, and a gasp echoed through it. Though faint, both Ripple and those around her heard it.

Her rippling eyes swept across the crowd, taking in with a glance the astonishment, envy, and greed in every pair of eyes. She then stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying:

"I've met both uncles and aunt, Lianyi here pays her respects."

Before Li Qin could speak, he immediately stood up straight, moved gracefully with lotus steps, and sat down on the chair prepared for her.

Today's attire, with every piece meticulously chosen from the finest and most fitting, left Li Qin almost unable to contain her awe. A thousand-gold cloud silk skirt embroidered with intricate patterns, a full set of Dongzhu headdresses, and on her wrist, just a single emerald bracelet the color of imperial green – all these together made for a sight that nearly caused Li Qin to tear her handkerchief in excitement.

What it demonstrates is that I'm wealthy, and I don't need money. It's a shame you can only watch.

Only after the Li family had settled down did they discover that the opponent's show shoes were embroidered with two pink East Pearls the size of quail eggs on the toe, simply extravagant to the extreme.

The women of the Li family's eyes gleamed, wishing they could yank the eastern pearls off those exquisite shoes. Only when Lian Ri retracted her foot and her skirt covered the shoe face did they turn their gazes away.

Li Renyu gave a light cough, breaking the awkward silence in the hall. He smiled and asked:

"Ripples, you've worked so hard on this journey. Three years ago I wanted to bring you to the capital, but I was too late. You moved to the countryside to observe filial piety."

"Thank you, Uncle, for your concern. Although the person you sent arrived three months after Father's funeral, the ripple of your care is remembered."

"It's just that this journey to the capital was fraught with danger. My uncle's guards weren't very reliable. When bandits ambushed us, they deserted me! In the end, only two of them survived the attack."

Rian's strength lies in her sincerity and honesty. She always tells the truth, whatever Lee In-Uk asks her.

“And that Li po, she even dared to give me the cold shoulder in front of my own trusted maidservant. How much does she look down on me Why would she even bother to pick me up then I don't think this was arranged by my aunt. No mistress would be so foolish.”

The ripples looked directly at Li Qin.

"Don't be upset about the ripples this has caused. Although I didn't arrange for this, I take responsibility. During that time, I was ill, so I asked Lady Sun to temporarily manage the affairs of the household. I sent a foolish woman who caused all these misunderstandings. That woman has already been sold by me."

Li Qin said calmly, "This matter was done by Sun's wife. I won't take the blame for her."

"I see, I said that how could my aunt make such a low-level mistake and almost made me resent her."

"But even though my aunt is ill, she wouldn't have allowed the concubines to handle her funeral arrangements. After all, there's still a second aunt."

The ripples caressed the jade bracelet on her wrist as she smiled.

A flash of anger crossed Li Renyu's face, but he was unwilling to argue with his juniors. He could only give Li Qinshi a look, and she reluctantly opened her mouth:

"As Lian Yi said, upon my return to the backyard, I shall punish Aunt Sun."

>It would be best to take this opportunity to get rid of this thorn in my side.

"This is my aunt's right, and I won't interfere. I just want to speak the truth and don't want to create any rift between us."

"Yesterday, it was my maidservant who spread misinformation. The manor had already tidied up the Fragrance Garden where your mother used to live, just waiting for you to move in. I didn't expect that with my illness, the affairs of the manor would be a bit chaotic, which led to such a big misunderstanding from Lianyi."

Come back home today! It's not safe for you to stay at the inn alone. We all know that Li family's cousin has arrived, and if you continue to live outside, your uncle will lose face.

Li Qin's face was adorned with a kind smile as she advised, but when her gaze swept across Lianyi's porcelain-like complexion, a fleeting flash of malice betrayed her true feelings.

“Yesterday, I was taken to Liuyun Garden, a place overgrown with weeds, by a maidservant. Lianyi was angry and felt that her uncles didn't seem to welcome her very much. So she had someone buy a house. When she came to the mansion to pay her respects, they had already completed the transfer paperwork.”

After finishing, he turned his head and put on a pretense of asking Wenlu:

"Auntie Wen, where is that new house"

"Miss, it's on Wending Street. It's a two-entry courtyard house. It can't compare to Uncle Li's mansion, but it's big enough for you to live in."

"Uncle, when my house is tidied up, please come and visit with Auntie. We can discuss my coming-of-age ceremony then. I'm not familiar with the capital city, so I need your help to arrange it."

Ripples smiled and said.

This sentence eased Li Renyu and Li Qinshi's expressions. They readily agreed and even enthusiastically invited her to stay at their home for a few days.

Lin Ri agreed to stay for a few days, and that's how the matter was dropped. Then everyone went to the dining room for lunch. Unfortunately, not a single dish appealed to Lin Ri's taste. She didn't even touch her chopsticks, took a sip of tea, and then excused herself and left.

It seems like Uncle's family is truly having a hard time, they couldn't even put together a decent meal. That meat doesn't look fresh at all.

"Ripple walked beside Wenlu, chatting away. The maidservant who was seeing them off could only twitch her mouth in amusement."

"Miss, when we return to the new house, I'll have Minmin go to Fuyun Building to order a table of noodles. You shouldn't say this after today, lest someone with ill intentions hear it."

He spoke, then glared menacingly at the maidservant. She nearly buried her head in her chest.

"Aunt Wen, rest assured, I understand."

When she got back to her new house, Lianyi called over Losen to help her take off all the jewelry and accessories. She felt like a walking treasure chest, as if she just needed to put "I'm rich" on her chest.

"Miss, why must you provoke the Li family like this"

Wenlu disapproved and said.

It's about making them see it but not be able to reach it, driving them crazy with desire.

Ripple smirked.

"If they really used any dirty tricks"

"Meet force with force, and block water with earth. Just wait and see the show."

Liàn Yī dismissed the matter with a wave of her hand and then went back to meditate and cultivate. There were still evil energies waiting for her to deal with!

Ripple's debut at the Li family was a huge success, sparking greed in the hearts of the Li brothers. In the days that followed, they all tried to get close to Ripple, aiming for the wealth she possessed.

But no matter what methods they used, they were unable to squeeze a single copper coin out of Lian Ri's hands. The cruel Li Renyu was even ready to hire an assassin, but Li Qin shi brought an old Taoist priest to see Li Renyu.

"My husband, this is Master Tong Hui. He has a way to help us find out where our assets are hidden from Lian Yi."

Li Renyu glanced at the ethereal and refined Master Tong Hui, and asked with a hint of doubt:

"Can you really make her tell the truth"

"Of course, what I asked was about her soul. A soul cannot lie. However, this kind of magic is rather difficult to perform and would cost me most of my cultivation. So..."

What do you want

I want her body to nourish my soul.

"What does this mean"

"To ask for her soul, my own would be wounded as well. So I must use her body to nourish my spirit!"."Meow!"The whirlwind roared once, then leaped, its claws slashing across the girl's neck.The girl only felt a black shadow flash before her eyes, and instinctively retreated. As a result, she slipped...