"See what he’s really up to. You should also quietly tell my father so he doesn't have to worry."
Although Lin Ruyan had explained it this way, Madam Lin remained unconvinced, her eyes filled with anxiety. Lin Ruyan looked at her mother with a steady gaze and nodded. This look gave Madam Lin a bit more confidence. Furthermore, the fact that only Lin Ruyan was accompanying Xiao Chen into the palace eased her mind, and she hurried back two steps to relay this to Lin Jiming.
Upon hearing the news, Lin Jiming only nodded faintly; in truth, he had already guessed what Xiao Chen was planning. The relationship between the First Branch and the Second Branch had never been good, yet the Second Branch refused to separate because they wanted a share of the family fortune. However, if their lives were at stake, the Second Branch would likely be the first to flee.
Chapter 53