Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âIf she doesnât take us back, weâll ruin their future!â
Everyone spoke one after another. Old Madam was surrounded in the middle. Thinking of that day when she came to the residence, Bai Jingyuan curled his lips coldly and said, âLittle Yu doesnât have a grandmother, so 1 donât either.â How aggrieved and ashamed he was.
âThatâs right. They donât even acknowledge us anymore. What does their future have to do with us?â
âWe should let their colleagues and the Emperor see their true colors!â
They spoke with their faces red and necks thick like rats in the gutter, thinking about how to drag everyone down.
Old Madam narrowed her eyes fiercely. âAlright! Weâll report her tomorrow! If we die, weâll die together!â
* * *
In the capitalâs Chengtian Manor.
Bai Yuâerâs family woke up early in the morning. Old Madam personally beat the drum to voice her grievances. A group of people quickly gathered below to watch the commotion.
âWhat is this family doing?â
âThis Old Madam looks a little familiar.â
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Bai Yuâer and the others stood at the gate and covered their faces with their handkerchiefs as they cried. Old Madam was already old. After one strike with the hammer, she shakily shouted, âInjustice!â
âInjustice!!â
The two officers frowned and said a few words before walking forward. âWhat grievances do you have?â
Bai Yuâer perked up. âOfficers, we want to report Bai Xianyu of the Kingdom-Stabilizing Generalâs Manor!â
The officers were puzzled. They glanced at the commoners around. âStop looking. You guys, come in and talk.â
Before they even entered the lobby, they had already put on airs as a family.
The officers observed the clothing of these people. Although the young womanâs clothing was a little old, it was obvious that it was made of very rare material. The older couple seemed to have specially bought new clothes. The elderly one was hunched but looked dignified.
âMay 1 ask if thereâs some misunderstanding? The person youâre reporting is Old General Bai Yuannianâs youngest daughterâ¦â
âThereâs no misunderstanding! Iâm her grandmother. Sheâs the one Iâm reporting. She took advantage of the fact that my eldest grandson was not in the capital and kicked me out because of a small conflict. Sheâs simply unforgivable. Sheâs the one who should be expelled!â
Old Madam had been holding back her words for a long time, and she was full of poise!
The officer took a look and bent down in surprise. âYouâre the Old Madam of the Kingdom-Stabilizing Generalâs Manor?â
Old Madam snorted and walked forward with her back straightened.
âThen all of you are?â The officer was used to it and his attitude changed quickly. âThen all of you are Fifth Miss Baiâsâ¦â
âIâm Bai Xianyuâs cousin.â When Bai Yuâer said this, she immediately felt the surrounding people look at her with surprise and fear. The corners of her mouth curled up arrogantly.
âIâm her aunt!â
âIâm her cousin!â
âIâm her uncle!â After saying that, Bai Yuantai flicked his sleeves and strode in with a dignified expression. The thread on his clothes got scratched on the door hook at the corner. Mdm Meng immediately picked him up by the ear and scolded, âYou donât look where youâre going. This clothing costs a tael of silver!â
Bai Yuantai was embarrassed, and his serious expression was replaced by annoyance.
Bai Yuâer felt embarrassed and quickly took two steps forward to hold Old Madamâs arm, deliberately straightening her back.
The officer pretended not to see this and led them to a small house. âPlease wait a moment. Iâll inform the magistrate now!â
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Bai Xianyu had just drunk the medicine when someone came to report, âMiss, Bai Yuâerâs family has reported you to the magistrateâs office!â
She was not surprised at all and coughed lightly. âGreen Pearl, get someone to prepare a carriage. Letâs go to Chengtian Manor.â
Green Pearl said worriedly, âMiss, but what about your health? You just rushed back yesterday, and you ran around again todayâ¦â
âLong nights lead to trouble. Third Brother is currently unwell, so letâs not disturb him for such a small matter.â Bai Xianyu smiled. âGo prepare the carriage.â
Green Pearl frowned and nodded.
âLadies and gentlemen, Fifth Miss Bai is here. Later, our magistrate will personally interrogate the case!â The officers served a few cups of tea as a man with a mustache in an officialâs attire walked over from behind.
âThis is our magistrate!â
Bai Yuâer and the others bowed. The magistrate of Chengtian Manor said indifferently, âThereâs no need to be so formal. The officers have already told me about your matter. Weâre just waiting for Fifth Miss Bai to come.â
Old Madam nodded slightly. Bai Yuantai looked serious, but his eyes kept glancing at the table. âSir, this vase seems to be quite old.â
The magistrate of Chengtian Manor said, âItâs from the previous dynasty. Itâs quite old.â
âItâs so beautiful.â Mdm Meng went over to take a look happily. âOur family is just short of a vase to decorate.â
The magistrate of Chengtian Manor smiled and bowed. âThen 1â11 give it to you, Madam..â