Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law-Chapter 1241: Tensions Running High!

"Old man, you!!!"

Seeing that Baili Xi was still pretending to be dumbfounded, Ao Zhong was furious and instinctively wanted to rush forward!

However, Bai Touying moved swiftly and blocked him, disdainfully saying, "This young friend from the Lian family, control your temper well. Adults are speaking, and it's not your place to interrupt!"

Ao Zhong was naturally furious and wanted to confront Bai Touying head-on. However, feeling the powerful aura emanating from the other party, he hesitated in the end, for if they really fought, it would be impossible to handle!

"Ao Zhong, stand down!"

Lin Liansheng said with a grim expression.

"Yes!"

Only then did Ao Zhong back down angrily, glaring fiercely at Bai Touying. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

But at this moment, Ai Sichun was not having it, and she screamed, "Baili Xi, you old wretch, how dare you mock our couple even now?! Give me back my son, I want you to return my son!!!"

Saying this, she rushed toward Baili Xi in a flustered and aggressive manner, lacking any grace of a noblewoman.

But before she made it to the door, she was naturally stopped by Bai Touying again: "Mrs. Lin, is it? Please restrain yourself; the Baili family is a cultured family, not a place for you to cause a scene!"

"You old hawk dog, I want to tear your face apart!!"

Ai Sichun continued relentlessly, even reaching out to scratch Bai Touying's face!

This made a hint of murderous intent flash across Bai Touying's face!

Seeing this, Lin Liansheng immediately asked Ao Zhong to pull Ai Sichun back.

He didn't want to break relations with the Baili family before getting down to business!

"Liansheng, I've seen your family etiquette today. It seems that Brother Lin is not strict in household management!"

Baili Xi remained calm and collected but retorted with a sneer, ridiculing the true Family Head of the Lin family—Lin Xishan.

"Baili Xi, enough nonsense!"

Lin Liansheng's face darkened further: "I just want to ask you one question. You know nothing about my son's death, right?"

"Naturally." Baili Xi nodded.

"Then my son was disgracefully rejected by your Baili family and shut out by your granddaughter Baili Xiyue, which led to his heinous departure. You can't deny that, can you?" Lin Liansheng continued.

"Your son left on his own accord; it wasn't Xi Yue who pushed him out."

Baili Xi reiterated but indirectly admitted the matter.

In fact, this is also what the entire Baili family is criticizing.

According to all the family members, today's disaster was caused by Baili Xiyue.

The Old Man's favoritism and indulgence towards her since childhood were understandable, but offending the Lin family for her was excessive.

Except for Baili Xiyue, other young ladies of the Lin family wished to marry into the Lin family but didn't have the opportunity. Baili Xiyue was blessed and unaware, wasting the marriage!

Had Baili Xi not suppressed it personally, dissatisfaction would have erupted long ago!

The Lin family had come knocking, yet Baili Xiyue was absent, leaving the entire Baili family to stand up for her, causing more and more gossip!

"Is there any difference?"

Lin Liansheng gritted his steel teeth: "Your granddaughter toyed with my son like a monkey, and he could not stay here. But I don't want to discuss this with you now. Your Baili family, being a reputable name in Jiangdong, must provide an explanation for my son's death!—You have one day; I want you to find the murderer who killed my son. Otherwise, you're forcing me to turn against you!"

"Liansheng, isn't this demand a bit too much?"

Baili Xi smiled faintly: "Your son wasn't killed by the Baili family, so why should I help you find the murderer? Who knows who he offended outside, or with whom he had enmity? How can I help?"

"Baili Xi, I was very clear earlier; my son met his demise after leaving your house! Your Baili family should take responsibility!"

Lin Liansheng's face contorted into a grimace: "Even if you can't find the murderer, you must provide useful clues in one day—I will wait here! If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, then I can only say, there will be no room for reconciliation between us!"

As soon as Lin Liansheng spoke such harsh words in public, the entire Baili family was immediately in turmoil!

"Father, seeing the situation, Lin Liansheng is serious. We mustn't go against him. At most, we can agree and try to mediate! The Lin family is from the Capital City, and bearing with small might prevent bigger issues!"

Baili Xi's third son, Baili Bo, came up and whispered advice.

"Yes, we might as well help the Lin family out of consideration. Moreover, our family indeed has some fault in this matter—by the way, where is Baili Xiyue? Is she not planning to return? With such a big incident in the family, what does her running away mean?"

The second son, Baili Long, also seized the opportunity to criticize Baili Xiyue.

His daughter was among those wanting to marry into the Lin family but lacked the chance, and for years, he resented Baili Xi's partiality towards his eldest brother, particularly his favoritism towards Baili Xiyue, which he could finally vent now.

"Hmph, Baili Xiyue can invite trouble but can't resolve it. I heard this time she even brought back a wild man, which angered Young Master Lin and led to today's situation. She's mainly responsible!"

Baili Long's daughter, Baili Li, also added a sarcastic remark.

Baili Xi watched his legitimate descendants' reactions with a cold smile, feeling deeply disappointed at heart.

Indeed, with each generation, his family became more and more disappointing, and he feared that after his passing, this large family might split apart!

If there was any blame for the entire incident, it was his fault for foolishly arranging Baili Xiyue's marriage to Lin Zekai.

He hadn't consulted Baili Xiyue, which was why she came back with Jiang Feng to state her case!

In retrospect, he felt only guilt towards Baili Xiyue and had no thoughts of blaming her.

Additionally, seeing the Lin family's attitude over and over solidified his belief that promising Baili Xiyue to such a family was a mistake that would ruin his granddaughter's life!

Baili Xiyue had found the right person for herself, and he couldn't have been more pleased.

This was precisely why he had to stand up and defend his granddaughter!

"Liansheng, it's unfortunate, but I still maintain that I have no obligation to do this for you, and you've overestimated me."

Baili Xi reiterated his position: "There are many people and vast lands in Jiangdong; finding a murderer is easier said than done? I refuse to agree to this request."

"You!!!"

Lin Liansheng was on the verge of losing control: "Baili Xi, do you dare pretend, are you truly forcing me—"

"Wait!!"

Suddenly, just when the tension between both sides was about to boil over, a cold voice came from within the door.

"Uncle Lin, calm down! As for finding clues about your son's murderer, I might be able to offer some direction. Could this count as the Baili family's recompense?"

As soon as the words fell, the whole place fell silent, and everyone looked towards the door!