Everyone watched this scene, momentarily at a loss as to how to react.
It seemed that the Lin family had completely lost this ally today.
"Son-in-law, is there no room for negotiation in this matter?"
Yang Chen bowed and knelt before Lin Feng, kowtowing three times. Then he turned around without answering Lin Feng's question, nor did he hesitate for a moment.
A faint smile appeared on Zhao Shuning's face.
Lin Feng, you will gradually experience the taste of being forsaken by all.
All the things I gave you before, now, I will take them away from you one by one, slowly.
Yang Chen showed no trace of nostalgia and left with a carefree air.
Lin Feng's face was extremely gloomy at this moment.
However, Zhao Shuning was secretly delighted. Lin Feng, do you think it's all over? No, this is just the beginning.
Suddenly, Lin Qingying seemed to remember something. Pointing at the maid beside Zhao Shuning, she said, "Father, I was framed by Zhao Shuning. It was her. It was her who told Huan'er to invite me, saying that she would give me a generous and elegant dress made by a famous designer. I just came to the appointment. I don't know what happened."
Zhao Shuning frowned slightly.
Hearing this, Madam Haitang, as if grasping at a straw, rushed forward without thinking and was about to strike at Zhao Shuning.
With a smile in her eyes, Zhao Shuning was about to reach out to stop Madam Haitang.
However, at this moment, a figure blocked in front of her and took the slap from Madam Haitang.
It was Wen Bo.
Zhao Shuning didn't expect that Wen Bo would be willing to step forward and protect her at this time. So the hands that had already started to gather spiritual energy slowly dropped back.
"Mr. Wen, what are you doing? Have you really been captivated by this fox spirit and forgotten the kindness the Lin family has shown you?"
Madam Haitang's tone was sharp and her attitude was overbearing. Her words were also on point.
Wen Bo let go of Madam Haitang's hand, feeling dissatisfied.
He hated this kind of words the most. The people of the Lin family always reminded him of this again and again, implying that everything he had now was because of the Lin family.
Even though he had done countless things for the Lin family over the years and recruited hundreds of cultivers, the Lin family still wouldn't remember what he had done for them. They were never satisfied and only thought about what more he could do for them.
"Madam Haitang, just based on Lin Qingying's words and without even listening to Zhao Shuning's defense, you're about to strike. How did you earn the reputation of the first lady?"
"Wen Bo, you—"
Lin Qingying looked at the man in front of her in disbelief.
It was him who had made love to her last night and whispered countless sweet words. But in the blink of an eye, he could say such cold words.
"Miss Lin, I really didn't know last night. As the master of the Celestial Fairy Sect, I've indeed been promiscuous for a long time. But I'll never touch a married woman. If I had known it was you last night, no matter how you tempted me, I would never have touched you."
Lin Qingying shook her head, with tears in her eyes.
She couldn't believe it.
How could this be? How could he be like this?
She thought that Wen Bo knew it was her and came specifically for her. Why, why did he have to embarrass her in front of so many people?
He turned around, looked at Zhao Shuning, and said gently, "I'm sorry. I didn't know it wasn't you last night. Are you okay now?"
Zhao Shuning nodded.
She knew that Wen Bo had misunderstood, but she didn't want to explain.
They were not good people. If she showed mercy at this moment, all her previous efforts would be in vain.
Wen Bo thought that after Huan'er went to find Zhao Shuning last night, when Zhao Shuning got ready and went to the side hall to look for him, he was no longer there. Then Zhao Shuning went to his room and found him having an affair with another woman. So she was so angry that she went to sleep with Huan'er for the night.
As for why she showed such an expression today, perhaps it was to save face.
Lin Qingying watched the man she had feelings for be so gentle with Zhao Shuning. Her delusions in her mind started to grow wildly.
Why?
She was just an outsider's granddaughter living in the Lin family. What right and status did she have to take Wen Bo away from her?
"Zhao Shuning, I'm going to kill you."
The woman let out a low growl and pounced on Zhao Shuning.
"I'm going to tear your hypocritical face apart. I'm going to let the world see if you really deserve the title of the most beautiful woman in the world. Wen Bo is mine. You can't touch him, not at all!"
The woman was just so crazy.
Obviously, it was Wen Bo who took the initiative to get close to Zhao Shuning, and Zhao Shuning didn't do anything. But because Wen Bo was the man Lin Qingying had feelings for, she couldn't bear to blame or hurt him. So she vented all her dissatisfaction and anger on Zhao Shuning.
But Lin Qingying was really too stupid. She didn't know that her hysteria now was exactly what Zhao Shuning wanted.
By doing so, she was also actually slapping the face of Lin Feng, the martial arts master.
Sometimes, you have to make some sacrifices to gain sympathy.
Zhao Shuning now thought that being a harmless little white flower could actually gain so much preferential treatment. If it weren't for the fear of disgusting herself, wearing this mask wasn't so bad.
"Slap!"
This slap landed squarely on Zhao Shuning's face.
Actually, as long as Zhao Shuning was willing to dodge, this slap would never have landed on her face. But she didn't want to and couldn't dodge.
Everyone was stunned.
Zhao Shuning covered her face and began to sob softly.
Wen Bo pushed Lin Qingying away with a snap.
Lin Qingying said, "I, I didn't know she wouldn't dodge. I—"
At this time, Madam Xiang quickly stepped forward to check Zhao Shuning's injury.
The injury wasn't serious, but Zhao Shuning had used some special means, so her face looked quite swollen at this moment.
"Lin Qingying, what are you doing!"
The guests began to whisper among themselves.
"The daughter of the Lin family's mistress is bullying the granddaughter of a concubine in public. Master Lin is highly respected. How could he allow such a thing to happen?"
"Who says it isn't? Look at what Lin Qingying has done to disgrace the family's reputation. But look at Master Lin. He still hasn't given any punishment yet and just watches Lin Qingying strike at the little girl from the Zhao family."
"It seems that an outsider's child can never compare to one's own flesh and blood."
Everyone began to talk animatedly.
A sneer played on Zhao Shuning's lips.
Lin Feng, did you expect this?
This was the trick you used on me before. The outside world slandered me, saying that I was cruel and bullied the weak. These rumors were like needles piercing into me back then. Now, I'm going to use the same method to repay you.
Let's see if you can withstand this invisible force.