Feng Jin said with displeasure, if they dallied any longer, they wouldn't be done by nightfall.
"Don't just stand there. Instead of wasting time, go lend a hand. Can't you see everyone is busy?"
Feng Jin looked at Ling Mo Han with disdain, finding him utterly lacking in foresight.
"What is the meaning of having my study emptied?" Ling Mo Han suppressed the urge to explode.
"The dowry is too much to fit in the storeroom. Your study is the largest, so it will serve as the storeroom. Don't worry, I've already selected a new location for your study. The west wing room next to your bedroom will be your new study."
The west wing room? Lu Shi panicked. "Young Madam, I live in the west wing room. If you've made it a study, where will I sleep?"
Feng Jin was taken aback, how could she have forgotten this? "As a grown man, where can't you sleep? I'll arrange a comfortable couch in the study for you, so just make do."
"Young Madam..."
"Say one more word, and you can find your own place to live."
Feng Jin snapped at Lu Shi, ordering him to shut up. "If you want to blame anyone, blame your General for being too poor. He's a grown man yet still lives with his entire family and doesn't even have his own residence. Everyone is crammed together, causing my dowry to have no place to go."
She shifted all the blame onto Ling Mo Han. Such a grown man, incapable of establishing his own household. The Ling family members were indeed all the same.
And it caused her to endure a stifling life.
The world believed she had soared to prominence by marrying Ling Mo Han, but who could have imagined that she, a hidden rich beauty, had to live a hard life with him.
"Hurry up and pack. It must all be done before dark."
"Yes, Young Madam."
Ling Mo Han's face darkened as he roared, "No one is allowed to move! Does no one listen to me anymore!"
Everyone looked at each other, unsure of whom to obey.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and pack!"
Feng Jin's anger was also ignited, and she shouted furiously. Finally, she turned her gaze to Ling Mo Han. "Don't forget, I am in charge of household affairs now, and everything should be done according to my wishes. Moreover, I am now a Princess of Ning County, personally conferred by the Emperor, with a higher rank than yours."
She finally understood the feeling of a higher rank suppressing others.
Ling Mo Han's chest felt constricted. He suppressed his anger and approached Feng Jin step by step.
"What are you doing? If you dare take another step, I'll go to the Empress Dowager... Ah! Ling Mo Han, you scoundrel, put me down!"
Suddenly lifted into the air, Feng Jin cried out in alarm. Her face then flushed with heat. The scoundrel Ling Mo Han, in front of so many people, actually threw her over his shoulder.
"If you dare to struggle again, I'll throw you down!" the man threatened fiercely.
"You wouldn't dare!" Feng Jin retorted, her demeanor proud and unyielding.
Ling Mo Han directly tossed Feng Jin onto the bed, his strong body pressing down.
"Scoundrel, get off! If you don't leave, I'll cripple you!"
Feng Jin's hand flashed with a silver light. Just as she was about to make a move, the man seized her wrist.
"Do you have any conscience at all? You would even try to harm your husband. Truly, a woman's heart is the most venomous."
He would have to be more vigilant in the future; a single misstep could cost him his life.
"You know that's good. Be careful in the future." Feng Jin aimed a swift kick at Ling Mo Han.
The man swiftly turned, evading Feng Jin's attack.
"You're lucky this time. Next time won't be so simple!"
Feng Jin said fiercely, unwilling to be weaker in terms of presence.
Adjusting her clothes, Feng Jin fled as if escaping.
"Young Madam, bad news, bad news." Cai Qing ran over in a panic, her forehead covered in sweat.
"What is it?"
"Young Madam, the Second Miss and the cousin are arguing."
The cousin, wasn't that Ling Yan? Who was the Second Miss? The Ling family's relationships were complicated.
"Which Second Miss?"
"It's Bai Yiniang's daughter, Ling Wan. Young Madam, please don't ask. If you don't go now, Ling Wan will be beaten to death by Ling Yan's people."
Feng Jin's eyes narrowed. This was serious. Ling Yan's old habits had resurfaced, hadn't they?
Taking a few attendants, Feng Jin hurried over.
Ling Yan, wearing a veil, was exceedingly arrogant, ordering her maids to beat Ling Wan and her mother.
"Stop everyone!" Feng Jin shouted angrily.
The attendants stepped forward and apprehended everyone.
The earlier incident made Ling Yan instinctively fear Feng Jin upon seeing her.
Bai Yiniang, breaking free from restraint, stepped forward to shield Ling Wan.
Ling Wan's fair little face was covered in swollen red handprints.
"You have such audacity, daring to inflict private punishment and beat your sisters within the estate. Have you forgotten the lesson from the day before yesterday?"
Feng Jin berated her angrily, then sat down on a chair. "Tell me, what exactly happened that caused such a commotion."
Feng Jin glanced at the battered mother and daughter. "Bring that chair over and let Bai Yiniang and the Second Miss sit down. Cai Qing, apply some medicine to them."
"Yes, Young Madam."
"Ling Yan, you truly have a short memory. Will you confess voluntarily, or should I investigate myself?"
Ling Yan's expression tightened. She said with feigned composure, "She bumped into me first. I was kindly teaching her manners, so she wouldn't embarrass the Ling family outside."
"You're lying! You clearly took a liking to my embroidery, and when I refused to give it to you, you ordered your maids to snatch it and beat us."
Ling Wan retorted loudly, only to be stopped by Bai Yiniang.
"Young Madam, Cousin, this is all a misunderstanding. We will give the embroidery to Cousin."
Bai Yiniang worried about causing further trouble. She was just a lowly concubine, taken in by the former Madam's favor. She held little sway in the Ling family and only wished to live peacefully, never seeking anything.
Her only wish was for Ling Wan to grow up safely, marry well, and live a life without worry. She would be content.
"Mother..." Ling Wan cried out, full of grievances.
"You've seen it yourself. Since they have nothing more to say, why insist on continuing the interrogation? Let this matter end here. Zi Yan, take the embroidery design and let's go."
Ling Yan's demeanor was arrogant, completely disregarding Feng Jin.
"Who dares!" Feng Jin slammed the table and stood up. "Regarding today's events, I will not make a judgment until I have investigated thoroughly. No one leaves."
"You..." Ling Yan glared at Feng Jin. "How dare you stop me! I'll go tell my father to uphold justice for me!"
"Second Master Ling, if he could truly uphold justice for you, the power of managing the household wouldn't have fallen into my hands."
Second Master Ling now had something in her possession that he feared. He was trying to avoid her at all costs and would absolutely not provoke her.
"Although Bai Yiniang and the Second Miss have low status, they are still mistresses of the house. Bullying a mistress is a violation of household rules and warrants being sold off. If you tell the truth, I might consider a lighter punishment."