Chapter 10: The Unfortunate Person

When everyone hurriedly arrived outside the courtyard, they saw Lin Xiyu's white dress splattered with blood, while the old woman opposite her, holding a sharp blade, was being pinned down by the constables who arrived in time.

Madam rushed over and, upon seeing the frenzied old woman, felt a splitting headache. She quickly said to Magistrate Zhang, "She was originally locked in the backyard. I don't know how she managed to escape..."

"Isn't this Aunt Li?" Cai'er, who arrived just in time, covered her stomach and pointed at the deranged Aunt Li.

Magistrate Zhang sensed that something was amiss and his expression turned serious. He said to Aunt Li, "Daring to commit a crime in broad daylight. Take her away, and we will interrogate her later!"

Madam felt a lump in her throat. Since she accidentally killed Aunt Li's illegitimate son last night, she had been keeping an eye on her. She never expected her to escape at this moment.

"Magistrate Zhang, it's not a big deal. We can handle it ourselves..." Madam insisted, fearing that if Aunt Li, who knew many of her secrets, including the matter of the yellow spring water, was taken away by the unyielding Magistrate Zhang, it would be a disaster!

Magistrate Zhang gave her a cold look and said, "Apart from this woman, Madam will also have to come to the county office for questioning. The matter of the yellow spring water is of great importance, and I dare not neglect it." With that, he gestured, and the constables surrounded Madam directly.

Madam knew that all these incidents today, with the presence of Prince Ning's people, required her to make a trip. Her many years of experience helped her to remain calm. She took a deep breath and pretended to be composed, saying, "Although it was a mistake made by a servant, it is indeed my fault for not disciplining my subordinates properly. I will go with you, Magistrate." Then she turned to Lin Xiyu, who was still in shock, and said, "Write to your father and grandmother, asking them to return as soon as possible."

Lin Xiyu suddenly realized, trembling in fear, "Mother, you must kill Aunt Li, that wicked woman, she..."

"Shut up!" Madam quickly reprimanded her, feeling uneasy about Lin Xiyu's foolishness. She then glanced at Luoxia Garden with a colder look, hinting that she should quickly kill Lin Jinhuo and let the servants take the blame. Although she didn't say it explicitly, Magistrate Zhang didn't dare to make random guesses. He just looked at the courtyard with sympathy and then left with his men.

Once she left, Aunt Li, who had been frightened by Aunt Li, rushed forward and slapped Cai'er hard on the face twice, leaving a fierce scar with her sharp nails. "You wretch! I'll make you report to the authorities and harm my mother!"

Lin Jinhuo, who was supporting Bai Lan, hurried over and protected Cai'er. Before Aunt Li could strike again, Lin Jinhuo punched her hard, putting an end to the matter.

Breathing heavily, Lin Xiyu looked at the bloodied Cai'er and fiercely said, "I knew you were a jinx. You killed my mother, and now you're trying to harm us again!"

"Miss, how can you say that? Aren't you afraid of the Lady Inspector..."

"What does the Lady Inspector matter!" Lin Xiyu said stubbornly, but she was still afraid. She stared at Bai Lan and said, "She is an ominous person. Sooner or later, she will harm our entire Lin family. If you follow her now, you are just waiting to die one day!"

Bai Lan was anxious to explain, but Lin Jinhuo had already helped Cai'er up carefully.

Seeing her calm demeanor despite her injuries, Lin Xiyu felt uneasy and questioned, "What do you want?"

Looking at the heavily injured Cai'er and Bai Lan, and the onlookers around, the hardships and torment of her past life became particularly clear in Lin Jinhuo's mind.

The hatred in her heart made her voice tremble, and she looked at Lin Xiyu coldly, "Elder sister said that Jinhuo is an ominous person, and Jinhuo dares not accept it. Aunt Zhang and the servant from last night were both beaten to death by Aunt Zhang. If we talk about harming people, isn't Aunt Zhang possessed by an evil spirit?"

Listening to this, Gao Bing almost burst out laughing for some reason.

Lin Xiyu was furious, "You..."

"Elder sister, you'd better write to our uncle quickly. If something is found out by the authorities, it will be too late." Lin Jinhuo loosened the fist she had clenched in her sleeve and lowered her eyes, concealing her murderous intent. She knew that, given Lin Xiyu's temper, she would not only write a letter but also seek help on her own. The most likely person she would turn to was Zhao Han! If that were the case, she wouldn't mind dragging Zhao Han down with her this time!

However, it seemed that there were still eyes watching from the shadows. Lin Jinhuo frowned slightly, wondering who the peeping tom or pervert was.