Chapter 21: Vengeance

Madam Lin, unable to lower her pride and too embarrassed to ask for favors directly, sent her “little lackeys” to seize and coax valuables from her. Truly despicable beyond measure!

Was it simply because she was weak, easily bullied, and an only child with no one to rely on?

There would be no more chances after this.

Probably because she had never been close to Lin Pianran and seldom summoned her to her room, she felt free to act so recklessly, casually taking out and using things without fear of mockery or reproach.

Those who knew these secrets were only her intimate children and grandchildren, naturally keeping everything under wraps.

This was why she dared to be so brazen and shameless!

But now, all the best things would belong to her.

Lin Pianran kept silently repeating to herself, “This white jade Buddha statue, smooth and precious, worth a fortune—it’s mine!”

“This exquisite makeup box, crafted with finesse, filled with jewelry—it’s mine too!”

“A thick stack of silver notes—ha, mine as well!”

“Ha ha ha... mine, all mine...”

“Ah, this ruby headpiece is truly beautiful! Also mine!”

“And these pairs of top-grade jade bracelets, such treasures! Also mine!”

The room of Madam Lin was filled with dazzling treasures, each a masterpiece, overwhelming to the eyes!

Unlike at home where things could be stored away, here everything had to be displayed in the room.

In the end, Lin Pianran stopped examining the items carefully and simply stowed everything into her storage space all at once.

She would sort through them slowly later!

To vent her anger, she even took the chairs and stools, leaving the room bare except for Madam Lin’s bed.

Still unsatisfied, she even took the quilt covering the old woman.

Even if she wouldn’t use it, she refused to let that old hag have anything for free.

After all, she was not going to wake up anytime soon, so it didn’t matter how much she was disturbed.

Then Lin Pianran took out a sharp golden hairpin from her space and swiftly cut the major artery in Madam Lin’s neck.

Fueled by intense hatred, she applied great force, making a deep, long slash.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, staining the entire bed crimson.

The air was thick with the heavy scent of blood, nearly making one nauseous.

Unaware and defenseless in her sleep, Madam Lin suddenly felt a sharp pain spreading from her throat throughout her body.

Her cloudy eyes snapped open, filled with terror and confusion.

A short, harsh gasp escaped her throat.

Soon, her head tilted sideways, and she passed away silently, reporting to the King of Hell.

Suppressing the nausea rising in her throat, Lin Pianran removed all the jewelry from Madam Lin’s arms and head, and put them away.

Even though stained with her enemy’s filthy blood, she did not disdain them at all.

They could still be exchanged for silver.

The pieces often worn by Madam Lin were all valuable treasures.

Some were even gifts from the Virtuous Concubine—a blessing that money could not buy, perhaps even imperial bestowI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.