Chen Huainan rubbed his arms. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but it seemed even colder in the room than before.
Jiang Zhao frowned as she looked at the female ghost. According to Fushenyan, this female ghost had committed suicide by jumping into a well.
However, those who committed suicide would be trapped in one place and unable to move, just like Lvyun who was always trapped under the pagoda tree.
Since this female ghost was not trapped, it could only mean that either Fushenyan had lied to her or the Chen family had lied to Fushenyan.
Fushenyan had no reason to lie to her, so it was most likely that the Chen family was hiding something.
"This female ghost didn't commit suicide," Jiang Zhao suddenly said.
"Impossible!" Chen Huainan waved his hand and retorted. "After Lady Wan lost her child, she couldn't think it through and jumped into the well in the backyard by herself! No one forced her!"
As soon as Chen Huainan finished speaking, the female ghost erupted with a powerful resentment. The windows rattled without any wind.
Scared out of his wits, Chen Huainan quickly hid behind Jiang Zhao, not daring to raise his head.
Jiang Zhao pulled him out from behind her and said coldly, "You'd better tell the truth, or I won't be able to help you."
"If she really committed suicide, she would be trapped by the well and unable to move. The fact that she can haunt you means that she didn't die voluntarily."
Chen Huainan was truly confused now. "I, I really don't know!"
"They all said that Lady Wan jumped into the well by herself. We had no reason to kill her!"
Jiang Zhao could tell that Chen Huainan didn't seem to be faking it. It seemed that he really didn't know.
As they were talking, Jiang Zhao noticed two lines of blood and tears streaming down the female ghost's face. Her ferocious and distorted expression also turned painful.
There was no need to think. There must be hidden truths in this.
Just as Jiang Zhao was about to say something, she heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside.
"Master, the eldest young master insisted on bringing this madman back to the mansion. He said this person was a peerless expert invited from outside. No matter how much your servant tried to persuade him, he just wouldn't listen!" The young man who had been scolded by Chen Huainan earlier was leading the way.
"You must discipline the eldest young master properly. He's bringing all kinds of people into the house. If this continues, what will others think of our Chen Mansion!"
"Good for you, Feng Youcheng! I was wondering where Feng Youcheng had gone. So you went to tattle on me!" When Chen Huainan saw Feng Youcheng bringing the steward Feng Zhong and his father, he immediately flew into a rage. He rolled up his sleeves and was determined to beat Feng Youcheng up. "I'll teach you a good lesson today. How dare you interfere in my business!"
"And you, Feng Zhong! Instead of properly disciplining your own son, you've learned to gossip behind people's backs!"
Feng Youcheng nimbly hid behind Master Chen and Feng Zhong.
Chen Huainan almost punched his own father because he couldn't stop his hand in time.
"You unfilial son! How dare you talk to Uncle Zhong like that!" Master Chen pushed Chen Huainan away. "You've really grown up. You don't even put your father in your eyes!"
"Uncle Zhong is your elder, and Cheng'er is your younger brother! Is this how I've taught you to respect the elders and care for the young? I think you need a good spanking!"
Feng Zhong was an old friend of Master Chen's. They had been in business together when they were young. Feng Zhong had lost a leg to save Master Chen.
Later, when Master Chen became wealthy, he didn't forget about Feng Zhong. He made Feng Zhong the steward of his mansion.
He also brought Feng Zhong's wife and children into the mansion and treated them well.
Although Feng Zhong was just a steward, in fact, he was like a master.
As soon as Master Chen got angry, Chen Huainan stood to the side like a shy young wife and voluntarily stretched out his hand.
Then, Jiang Zhao watched in surprise as Master Chen took out a ruler out of thin air.
He mercilessly struck Chen Huainan's hand with it. After just a few blows, Chen Huainan's palm and arm turned purple.
It was obvious how hard Master Chen had hit.
When the female ghost saw Feng Zhong and his son, she became obviously restless and roared as she rushed towards them.
Jiang Zhao noticed the female ghost's reaction. She squinted her eyes and stopped her. "Master Chen is hitting so hard. Could it be that there's some conflict between you and your son?"
Hearing this, Master Chen stopped and looked at Jiang Zhao with a bad expression. "You're just a swindling madman. What nonsense are you talking about!"
Chen Huainan cast a grateful look at Jiang Zhao and kept hissing in pain.
Hearing his father call Jiang Zhao a madman, Chen Huainan still didn't forget to defend her. "Dad, this master is neither a madman nor a swindler."
"She really has skills!"
Master Chen snorted. "Only a fool like you would believe that!"
"You're so stupid. I'm afraid you'll squander all my family fortune one day. I might as well leave it all to Cheng'er!"
Even if this person really had skills, he couldn't let her stay!
Master Chen hated these Taoist priests and experts the most. They always made the things he wanted to hide come to light.
Hearing this, Feng Zhong tried to smooth things over. "Master, what are you saying? Maybe the eldest young master was just deceived."
"How could Cheng'er want your family fortune?" Although he said so, the smiles on Feng Zhong and Feng Youcheng's faces couldn't be hidden.
This made Chen Huainan so angry that he wished he could tear Feng Zhong and his son to pieces.
"Get out! Get out of here! Otherwise, I'll call the government!" Master Chen roared.
"Dad!" Chen Huainan also got angry and shouted, "This master is the master of the eldest young lady of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion! It was Miss Jiang who personally introduced her here!"
"You said you'd drive her out just like that. How can I explain it to Miss Jiang when I see her again!"
"Miss Jiang?" Master Chen immediately caught the key point from Chen Huainan's words. "Is she from the same Ningyuan Marquis Mansion as that Jiang Yunxi?"
Feng Zhong and Feng Youcheng glanced at each other and their expressions changed.
Chen Huainan nodded with a gloomy face. "Jiang Yunxi is Miss Jiang's elder brother."
Seeing this, Master Chen looked at Jiang Zhao again. His tone was much gentler than before. "Huai'er said that you're Miss Jiang's master. Is this true?"
Jiang Zhao nodded slightly. "I can't be called her master. I've just taught Miss Jiang for a few years."
Hearing this, Master Chen immediately beamed with joy. "Look at this. It's like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple."
"How could the master of Miss Jiang be a swindler? Please don't take my words to heart just now."
"Someone, prepare the best seat!"
Since Master Chen moved to the capital and met the real noble people, he had always hoped that his son could become a successful person like those noble young masters.
Among the four social classes of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, no matter how wealthy the merchants were, they were still considered to have a low social status and were looked down upon by others.
So he placed all his hopes on his son and was even stricter with his upbringing.
He hoped that his son could make friends with those noble young masters and get an official position in the court. Then their Chen family would also have a place to stand in the future.
However, his son became more and more rebellious and was really a disappointment.
So as soon as he heard that the person his son had invited was the master of the eldest young lady of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, his attitude naturally had to be better.
No matter how bad the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion was, it was still a noble family. Moreover, the Jiang family had produced a Crown Prince's Tutor, Jiang Lanzhi, who was said to be unparalleled in the world.
If they could become in - laws with the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, it would be wonderful!
Before Master Chen could finish speaking, Feng Zhong grabbed his arm and whispered in his ear, "Master, doesn't the eldest young master usually have a bad relationship with that person from the Jiang family?"
"Why would the young lady of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion be so kind as to introduce her own master to the eldest young master?"
"Could it be that the eldest young master made it up just to keep this madman here?"