The Foolish Husband of the Landlord's Family (GL)

Chapter 62: Tsk Tsk Tsk

"Who is it...who is it?" Lin Kong stammered, excitement making her words tumble out, as she gripped Jiang Yuan's arms tightly.

The news came so suddenly. Although she had guessed Jiang Yuan might know something, she hadn't expected it to be this direct. The thought of finally knowing her enemy made her eyes gleam with excitement.

Jiang Yuan was almost blinded by the bright light in Lin Kong's eyes. She didn't speak, merely handing the jade pendant to Lin Kong.

Lin Kong took it, confused, and looked at the green jade pendant in her hand, uncertainly asking, "Is this the bad girl's pendant?"

"Yes," Jiang Yuan nodded.

Lin Kong was about to ask why Jiang Yuan was giving her the pendant, but then she realized something. She touched the intricate pattern on the pendant, her expression darkening. "Is the person related to the bad girl?"

In this, she was particularly sensitive, her mind racing and her guesses sharp.

"Jiang Chen said she once saw that pattern on the master's sword," Jiang Yuan explained. "Such patterns usually represent a family legacy, something very secretive, so..."

Lin Kong quickly added, "So the master is Song Keyan's father?"

Hearing Lin Kong no longer refer to Song Keyan as the bad girl, Jiang Yuan knew she had figured it out. This was a family heirloom; it couldn't have fallen into someone else's hands. Song Qingwei likely hadn't expected Song Keyan to give it to her, otherwise, they wouldn't have discovered this.

Although they were pretty sure of the facts, Jiang Yuan felt it best to confirm with Song Keyan. She said, "It seems to be him."

Lin Kong was already convinced. A family treasure couldn't possibly end up with outsiders. Her eyes shone, but thinking of Song Keyan, they dimmed again. She asked, "Will Senior Sister be in danger?"

Shi Qi was with Song Keyan. If Song Qingwei wanted to use Song Keyan to harm Shi Qi, it would be easy. It wasn't about suspecting Song Keyan, but the reality made them cautious.

"Shi Qi should be fine since no one knows about this yet," Jiang Yuan reassured. "Besides, Song Keyan is Song Keyan, and her father is her father. Kong'er, don't confuse the situation and harm the innocent."

Lin Kong understood the distinction, but the memory of the massacre haunted her. Hundreds of lives, including her parents, friends, and fellow disciples, were lost. Her whole world was shattered by her enemy.

She longed to exact vengeance on the entire family, her anger rising. But with Jiang Yuan beside her, she suppressed it, nodding slightly.

Jiang Yuan noticed Lin Kong's subtle reaction, understanding that such a near-genocide couldn't be easily let go.

Moreover, if Shi Qi found out, it would be difficult for her. Jiang Yuan, an outsider, could see Shi Qi's affection for Song Keyan. If she learned the truth about Song Keyan's father, their friendship would strain. The martial world valued loyalty, but also justice.

Seeing Lin Kong eager to act, Jiang Yuan gently embraced her, soothing, "Kong'er, you must understand Song Keyan is innocent. We should stop her marriage, not let her become a pawn."