Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1360 - 556: Untitled 3

Now An Zhichen understood why Madam Lin acted so wantonly; the root of the problem was here!

An Zhichen was silent for a long time, the atmosphere in the room was particularly oppressive. Tingzheng couldn’t help but call out: "Brother-in-law, you..."

Zhichen changed his tone and said: "Rest assured, I’ve already given your sister a good talking-to. I asked her why she would meddle so far? She is now the Lady of the House at the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion, no longer the Eldest Miss of the Lian family’s second branch. Why would she concern herself with your affairs, even to the ridiculous extent of trying to force you to divorce Madam Lin! Fortunately, you didn’t agree, otherwise your sister would become the wicked woman who breaks up a loving couple." He absolutely would not allow Yueyao to interfere in Tingzheng’s affairs anymore.

Tingzheng’s face stiffened. Zhichen’s attitude changed too quickly, and the words he spoke were so hard to swallow. Tingzheng forced a smile and said, "Brother-in-law, don’t say that, my sister is doing it for my own good."

An Zhichen did not wish to get entangled in this matter with Tingzheng, instead he brought up another issue: "Did the Lin family or Madam Lin tell you that not letting Madam Lin set foot in An Mansion was my decision."

Tingzheng had come precisely for this reason: "Brother-in-law, I know Madam Lin’s attitude is wrong, and when Sister returns, I will certainly have her serve tea and admit her mistake to Sister."

An Zhichen waved his hand and said: "There’s no need for serving tea and admitting mistakes. I sought you out to say that a man must keep his word, once spoken, there’s no turning back. Since I said Madam Lin would not be welcome at my house, I won’t change it. In the future, you’re welcome at my residence, both your sister and I will receive you warmly, but don’t bring Madam Lin. If you bring her here, your sister would be in a dilemma between disobeying me or letting Madam Lin shame you outside. Tingzheng, your sister raised you so well, even if not repaying her kindness, at least don’t make things difficult for her!"

Tingzheng didn’t even know how he left the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion, he still couldn’t understand why everything was fine at the start but then suddenly turned. He hadn’t said anything wrong!

Seeing Tingzheng’s face turn grim, Madam Lin anxiously asked: "Husband, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Tingzheng was feeling gloomy.

Lin Qinghan knew that Tingzheng had gone to the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion, and seeing his expression, it was clear things had not gone well. Lin Qinghan felt particularly guilty and said, "Husband, it’s all my fault. Because of my carelessness, you almost lost your official position, so it’s only right for Sister to be upset."

Tingzheng smiled bitterly: "Forget it, it’s all in the past, why dwell on this."

Lin Qinghan, sensing his mood, quickly said: "Husband, why don’t I take the child and go to the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion to apologize to Sister tomorrow."

Tingzheng recalled Yueyao’s disappointed expression and said: "Sister is not at the mansion, she went to the manor a couple of days ago."

Lin Qinghan’s expression changed; with Lian Yueyao absent, the one who summoned her husband must be An Zhichen. Truth be told, Lin Qinghan felt intimidated by Zhichen. Though she’s had long-standing conflicts with Yueyao, she never lost to Yueyao. But now, with An Zhichen firmly stating she can’t step into the An Mansion again, she faced reprimands from family several times, and her father made her feel unwelcome, to the extent she didn’t dare return to her family home anymore.

Lin Qinghan maintained composure and said: "Since Sister and Brother-in-law aren’t at the mansion, why did you go to the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion?"

Tingzheng shook his head and said: "Brother-in-law asked me to come." After this, Tingzheng looked at Lin Qinghan and said: "Qinghan, until Sister calms down, don’t go to the mansion with the child."

Lin Qinghan’s voice suddenly rose: "What?"

Tingzheng’s expression was full of bitterness: "Brother-in-law said you and the children should no longer enter the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion. As Brother-in-law runs the mansion, Sister can’t disobey him." Being told face-to-face by An Zhichen that his wife and kids aren’t welcome at his mansion was extremely humiliating for Tingzheng, yet what could he do? If Sister had said it, he could plead; but now it’s Brother-in-law speaking.

Lin Qinghan felt conflicted. On one hand, severing ties with the An family meant never needing to see Yueyao’s displeasure again, which should make her happy. Yet considering her family’s reaction to this news, she couldn’t find joy.

Unlike Tingzheng’s turmoil, An Zhichen remained calm while reading in his study. This matter had no impact on him. Previously, he supported and advised based on Yueyao’s connection, but having found it unworthy, he let it go. In the end, Tingzheng was just his wife’s brother, not his son; why expend effort for him when he could use that energy to teach his own son?

Ah Kai entered with a letter and said: "Earl, it’s a letter from the Second Old Grand Master. Earl, this is an urgent letter." An urgent letter meant something very important.

An Zhichen accepted the letter, and after reading it, the chilling aura he emitted could freeze a person. Even Ah Kai shivered once, musing in his heart, what matter in this letter made the Earl so enraged?

An Zhichen didn’t clarify for Ah Kai, and he strode out swiftly.