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Chapter 191 - 191: She Knows How to Pretend to Be Weak (2)
Chapter 191 - 191: She Knows How to Pretend to Be Weak (2)
Chapter 191: She Knows How to Pretend to Be Weak (2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“If she doesn’t take us back, we’ll ruin their future!”
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, “Little Yu doesn’t have a grandmother, so 1 don’t either.” How aggrieved and ashamed he was.
“That’s right. They don’t even acknowledge us anymore. What does their future have to do with us?”
“We should let their colleagues and the Emperor see their true colors!”
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. “Alright! We’ll report her tomorrow! If we die, we’ll die together!”
* * *
In the capital’s Chengtian Manor.
Bai Yu’er’s 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.
“What is this family doing?”
“This Old Madam looks a little familiar.”
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Bai Yu’er 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, “Injustice!”
“Injustice!!”
The two officers frowned and said a few words before walking forward. “What grievances do you have?”
Bai Yu’er perked up. “Officers, we want to report Bai Xianyu of the Kingdom-Stabilizing General’s Manor!”
The officers were puzzled. They glanced at the commoners around. “Stop looking. You guys, come in and talk.”
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 woman’s 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.
“May 1 ask if there’s some misunderstanding? The person you’re reporting is Old General Bai Yuannian’s youngest daughter…”
“There’s no misunderstanding! I’m her grandmother. She’s the one I’m 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. She’s simply unforgivable. She’s the one who should be expelled!”
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. “You’re the Old Madam of the Kingdom-Stabilizing General’s Manor?”
Old Madam snorted and walked forward with her back straightened.
“Then all of you are?” The officer was used to it and his attitude changed quickly. “Then all of you are Fifth Miss Bai’s…”
“I’m Bai Xianyu’s cousin.” When Bai Yu’er said this, she immediately felt the surrounding people look at her with surprise and fear. The corners of her mouth curled up arrogantly.
“I’m her aunt!”
“I’m her cousin!”
“I’m her uncle!” 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, “You don’t look where you’re going. This clothing costs a tael of silver!”
Bai Yuantai was embarrassed, and his serious expression was replaced by annoyance.
Bai Yu’er felt embarrassed and quickly took two steps forward to hold Old Madam’s arm, deliberately straightening her back.
The officer pretended not to see this and led them to a small house. “Please wait a moment. I’ll inform the magistrate now!”
* * *
Bai Xianyu had just drunk the medicine when someone came to report, “Miss, Bai Yu’er’s family has reported you to the magistrate’s office!”
She was not surprised at all and coughed lightly. “Green Pearl, get someone to prepare a carriage. Let’s go to Chengtian Manor.”
Green Pearl said worriedly, “Miss, but what about your health? You just rushed back yesterday, and you ran around again today…”
“Long nights lead to trouble. Third Brother is currently unwell, so let’s not disturb him for such a small matter.” Bai Xianyu smiled. “Go prepare the carriage.”
Green Pearl frowned and nodded.
“Ladies and gentlemen, Fifth Miss Bai is here. Later, our magistrate will personally interrogate the case!” The officers served a few cups of tea as a man with a mustache in an official’s attire walked over from behind.
“This is our magistrate!”
Bai Yu’er and the others bowed. The magistrate of Chengtian Manor said indifferently, “There’s no need to be so formal. The officers have already told me about your matter. We’re just waiting for Fifth Miss Bai to come.”
Old Madam nodded slightly. Bai Yuantai looked serious, but his eyes kept glancing at the table. “Sir, this vase seems to be quite old.”
The magistrate of Chengtian Manor said, “It’s from the previous dynasty. It’s quite old.”
“It’s so beautiful.” Mdm Meng went over to take a look happily. “Our family is just short of a vase to decorate.”
The magistrate of Chengtian Manor smiled and bowed. “Then 1’11 give it to you, Madam..”