Chapter 27 - Xiao Fengs Fear (1/2)

The two bodies were seen by quite a number of people as they were carried out. Soon the news reached the ears of Ling Xingzhong and Ling Zhaowen.

“Were they thrown into the ma.s.s grave?” Ling Xingzhong stared at the steward with sharp eyes.

The steward answered cautiously, “Yes, they had been s.h.i.+pped out.”

Ling Xingzhong had a serious expression on his face. After a while, he said to the steward, “Ask the servants to mind their words. Don’t let them spread the matter out of the house.”

“Yes, I will get right on it,” the steward answered.

The steward’s heart was still fluttering with fear when he thought of the two bodies covered in white cloth. All this while, the young master had given others the impression of being a gentle and modest man. Who would’ve thought that even the young master was capable of such viciousness when driven by desperation?

“Wait a minute.” Ling Xingzhong added before the steward excused himself, “Keep an eye on the servants in our residence, and report any suspicious behavior to me immediately!”

Being Ling Xingzhong’s most trusted a.s.sistant and right-hand, the steward knew what Ling Xingzhong had in mind the moment he heard the order. The steward instantly felt a twinge of fear inside his heart. “Yes, my lord. Your wish is my command.”

After the steward left, Ling Xingzhong looked at Ling Zhaowen and said, “Are those two the ones who followed Zhang’er to Jia’s residence today?”

Ling Zhaowen nodded, “Yes, I was going to remind Zhang’er to punish them later. But I didn’t expect that Zhang’er would deal with them so soon.”

Ling Xingzhong sighed, overtaken by somewhat mixed feelings. He would admit that his grandson’s decisive and swift way of handling things were advantageous; at least he wouldn’t be easily bullied by others. But at the same time, Ling Xingzhong was worried that his grandson might lose his cool once sufficiently provoked. “Remember when Zhang’er was still a little boy? He was so timid back then. He once ran into the kitchen and got scared because the cook was trying to slaughter chicken.”

“I understand your worries, father. But you don’t have to worry about Zhang’er. He’s an adult now. From how he handled the matter, we can already see that he’s independent, and someone with the will to act. I do not believe that he is some heartless person who disregards human life. Those two servants are very suspicious. They must have done something unpardonable. And I am certain that it is connected to Jia Yuanling’s attempt to set him up. Those two servants knew no loyalty. They had betrayed their master. Pardoning them would only lead to more disaster in the future. Besides, this is a perfect opportunity to warn all the others around Zhang’er in case they harbor any other evil intention,” Ling Zhaowen said.

Ling Zhaowen knew more about Ling Zhang compared to Ling Xingzhong, especially after he had learned from Ling Zhang about those ominous dreams. That knowledge allowed him to better understand Ling Zhang’s actions.