Chapter 220: Rumors Can Melt Metal
He seemed to feel that the rest of his life was now secure and not only did he give up the hardworking days in the fields, he couldn’t even be bothered to inquire about the promising crops.
Lying at home all day, he indulged in what he considered his deserved leisure, and this laziness gradually became blatantly obvious, as if a massive rock was pressing down on the atmosphere of the small household.
Lady Zhao, though discontent within, was helpless.
After all, Jiang Xunzhong held control over her fate, leaving her no choice but to silently endure her dissatisfaction.
One day, the unusual silence in the house aroused Lady Zhao’s suspicions, and she found herself pacing the yard unconsciously, trying to uncover the reason behind this quiet.
Looking around, the empty courtyard with only Jiang Ziling’s incomplete silhouette appeared exceptionally lonely amid the dim light and shadows.
The bedroom door was ajar, which, to Lady Zhao, seemed like the opening of a door of opportunity.
The word of Su Yu’s medical practice in town had spread far and wide, allegedly bringing in a considerable income, which caused the greed in Lady Zhao’s heart to grow wildly like weeds.
If she could quietly take away those savings, solving her immediate financial strain and planting seeds for future family conflict, why not?
Lady Zhao quickly decided to act, picking up the broom from the corner and pretending to sweep the courtyard while secretly watching her surroundings.
And Jiang Ziling, although his current work never ceased, always maintained vigilance, his deep eyes occasionally sweeping from the window, catching every suspicious move of Lady Zhao.