Chapter 328: Who Cares About Their Reward Money!

Chapter 328: Who Cares About Their Reward Money!

Liu Ge'er couldn't help but smile. "It's just a pity that we wasted two of our Xingxing's qi-replenishing pills (pills that restore vital energy)."

A rare look of disgust appeared on his face. "It’s really a waste to give it to her."

Recalling Bai Huanqin's various schemes, Xingxing couldn't help but make a difficult expression, grumbling to Liu Ge'er, "I thought the sisters in the county were very kind and approachable. How come this young miss from the Lin Yang Marquis's estate, who comes from a more noble background, is so cruel?"

Liu Ge'er smiled faintly. "The Lin Yang Marquis's estate rose to prominence through military achievements. After all, they are a family of military officials... Besides, that haughty miss isn't even the legitimate daughter of the Lin Yang Marquis. She belongs to the branch of the family that doesn't inherit the title. As the saying goes, the more one lacks something, the more they care about it. That's why she is even more domineering and arrogant towards us common folks."

Grandfather Liu listened from the side, his eyes full of approval for Liu Ge'er.

He had been mentoring Liu Ge'er for many years, and not only was Liu Ge'er exceptionally talented and skilled, but he was also perceptive and insightful, making him the most proud student he had nurtured over the years.

Xingxing nodded, seeming to understand a little.

After this incident, most of the Yujia family's belongings had been smashed and ruined. Grandfather Liu, being quite straightforward, invited the Yujia family to stay at his villa for the time being:

"You're going to buy a house in the prefecture city anyway. There's no rush to repair this house. It's better if you stay at my place for now. We can move to the prefecture city together later."

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were still somewhat hesitant.

Their family was quite large.

Would it be too much trouble to go to Grandfather Liu's villa?

Ah Wu hugged Wei Pozi's arm and playfully said, "Mother, when my grandfather comes over to eat and drink, he never mentions it being a bother. We've been there so many times over all these years. How is it a bother now?"

Old Mao also smiled. "When the old master sent someone back to the Liu family villa to gather people, they had already cleaned several vacant courtyards. By now, the maids should have replaced everything with fresh bedding."

Since Grandfather Liu had gone to such great lengths, it would be awkward to refuse any longer.

Yu Laotou and Wei Pozi exchanged glances and smiled. "Since the old master has spoken, we'll swallow our pride and bother you."

The Yujia family simply packed up their things and went to stay at the Liu family villa.

Thus, when Bai Huanqin obtained the so-called antidote and soaked in a hot bath to completely neutralize the effects of the anesthetic powder, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. The next day, she led her guards to the Yujia family's home, demanding they hand over the "girl who poisoned her." Instead, she was greeted by an empty house with a large gold lock hanging on the gate.

"They ran away?!" Bai Huanqin was incredulous and furious, lashing out with her horsewhip and striking the red-painted gate.

The gate, of course, remained unharmed.

Bai Huanqin was seething with anger!

Bai Rong, seeing the villagers who had been watching the spectacle from afar, shouted, "Do any of you know where the Yujia family has gone?! Anyone who knows will be richly rewarded!"

The villagers of South Tuo Village dispersed.

Who cares about their reward money!

The Yujia family had never mistreated them over the years. They had just gone to help out the day before, and the Yujia family had sent a large red envelope to each household, filled with small silver pieces!

The Yujia family was righteous and generous. They wouldn't betray them for a bit of money!

They slipped away, slipped away!

Seeing that his offer of reward money only made the onlookers scatter more quickly, Bai Rong was furious!

Bai Huanqin's face darkened.

She took a deep breath and forcibly restrained the impulse to burn down this mansion.

Bai Huanqin turned around and spotted a furtive figure out of the corner of her eye.

She stopped in her tracks and looked at the person, who turned out to be a rural woman carrying a basket, her eyes shifting nervously.

Bai Huanqin recalled something: "You! Stop right there!"

The figure stiffened, attempting to sneak away, but Bai Huanqin strode forward, waving her guards over to capture the woman.

The woman forced a smile. "What does the noble lady need?"

"Why did you run?" Bai Huanqin smirked. "Wasn't it you who showed us the way to the Yujia house earlier?"

The woman trying to sneak away with a basket was none other than Zhou Wuniang, the same person who had pointed the way for Bai Huanqin earlier!

Zhou Wuniang trembled all over when she heard this and instinctively looked around. She saw some distant onlookers pointing in their direction, and she felt as if needles were poking her skin.

"I, I didn't know you were...," Zhou Wuniang hurriedly defended herself.

"Enough!" Bai Huanqin interrupted impatiently. "Judging by your appearance, you should know where the Yujia family went. Tell me now, or else..."

Bai Huanqin sneered, giving the horsewhip in her hand a tug, producing a crisp sound.

Zhou Wuniang, so frightened her legs went weak, quickly said, "...They, they should have gone to the Liu family villa. It's not far from here, just head west for about ten miles."

Bai Huanqin humphed, threw a piece of silver at Zhou Wuniang, and left with her henchmen towards the Liu family villa.

As soon as Bai Huanqin and her henchmen left, Zhou Wuniang hurriedly picked up the silver that had fallen on her, got up from the ground, and patted the dirt off her clothes.

The villagers came over, and a few of them were visibly displeased with Zhou Wuniang. "Why did you tell them where the Yujia family went?"

"I was just walking on the road, and because of the Yujia's matter, those people grabbed me and questioned me. I'm just an ordinary person, how could I refuse?"

The villagers weren't convinced and directly called her out. "Then why didn't you just say you didn't know?" they challenged. "Instead, you gave a detailed explanation, even telling them how to get there and where the Yujia family went, as if they couldn't find them on their own."

Zhou Wuniang's face turned red with embarrassment when her real motives were revealed. "I didn't—"

"I heard everything!" one villager said indignantly. "They made it clear that it was you who pointed the way for them earlier, and now you've taken money to tell them where the Yujia family went! Friday, how could you be so heartless?!"

Zhou Wuniang felt incredibly wronged, with no way to defend herself.

The other villagers stopped paying attention to her and began muttering among themselves. "Should we go to the Liu family villa and warn them?"

"We can't outrun them on foot. Even if we take a shortcut, we won't make it in time."

The villagers were out of options and could only hope that the Yujia family would be safe.

At the same time, back at the Liu family villa.

Xing Xing was accompanying Xu Ge'er and Mian Ge'er in the garden, happily playing on the swings.

Grandfather Liu sat on the veranda with a cane, watching the children play and laugh, a smile evident in the corners of his eyes.