Looking at Qi Hao, who was now taller than her, Qu Jingyun felt somewhat dazed.

She remembered that Qi Hao and Shen Cong were the same age, right?

Although Shen Cong wasn't exactly skin and bones, his complexion was sallow, clearly indicating poor nutrition. On the other hand, Qi Hao had gained a lot of weight.

It seems he usually eats his son's share of the food.

Qi Hao looked at her arrogantly.

"What right do you have not to give me money?"

Qu Jingyun coldly scrutinized Qi Hao, "You're not from the General's Mansion, why should I give you money?"

“How can it not be? My mother said that the General’s Mansion will be mine in the future. Besides, you are my aunt, so you should take care of us. If you don’t, then I will take you to the authorities and let everyone know that you are a heartless old woman.”

"Then you can go," Qu Jingyun said dismissively.

Seeing that she wasn't buying his act, a look of panic flashed across Qi Hao's eyes.

Then Qi Hao impatiently urged, "Didn't you hear me talking to you? Are you deaf? Give me a hundred taels right now."

"No." She uttered two words coldly.

"What?"

Qi Hao suddenly raised his voice.

He looked at Qu Jingyun with red eyes and a wronged expression.

“You’re a heartless old vile woman. When my uncle comes back, I’ll make him divorce you.”

"oh?"

Qu Jingyun laughed.

"If I really get divorced by your uncle, do you think you can still continue to live in the General's Mansion?"

This question stumped Qi Hao.

He scratched his head, then tilted his head and stared thoughtfully at Qu Jingyun.

Before long, Qi Hao became impatient.

He reached out his hand directly to Qu Jingyun.

He scoffed, "Even if you're gone, my mother is still here. She can still be the wife of the general."

*Pfft*

Qu Jingyun was amused.

She looked at Xiao Liu, "Did you hear someone telling a joke?"

Xiao Liu nodded immediately, glancing at Qi Hao with disdain.

"The general is deeply in love with you, especially since you and the general have gone through so many hardships together. The general would not even glance at other women, let alone an old woman who has lost her beauty."

"You dog, who are you calling an old woman? I'll tear your mouth apart today!"

After saying that, Qi Hao rolled up his sleeves and was about to go and beat up Xiao Liu.

"presumptuous!"

Qu Jingyun slammed her hand on the table in anger.

Sensing her anger, Qi Hao's body trembled involuntarily.

Qi Hao lowered his head in fear, "What...what do you want to do?"

Qu Jingyun's eyes sharpened, staring straight at Qi Hao like a blade.

"Xiao Liu is my man. If you dare to be disrespectful to him, you are disrespecting me. Do you know what the consequences will be?"

"I……"

Qi Hao panicked.

"Auntie, please have mercy." A sweet, delicate voice rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a woman in a white dress walked in.

The woman knelt before her, raised her head, and her bright eyes were filled with mist, making her look so pitiful.

“Aunt, please be lenient with my brother. He was just too excited. People at school often laugh at him for being a poor wretch living in the General’s mansion. That’s why he lost his manners and made a mistake in his haste.”

Qu Jingyun scrutinized Qi Yueming.

Compared to Lin Qingping, Qi Yueming seemed less pretentious. Although she appeared delicate, the resilience she possessed was admirable.

Such a woman can easily win a man's pity.

Compared to Lin Qingping, she was much more cunning despite her young age.

Qu Jingyun withdrew her gaze. "And who are you?"

**Yue's body stiffened, and then tears welled up in her eyes again.

"Auntie, Mingyue is Lady Qi's daughter. You held Mingyue before, have you forgotten?"

Qu Jingyun lowered her head, straightened her sleeves, and laughed.

"I really forgot. After all, I've been back at the manor for a few days and haven't seen you. I thought you had gone back to the Qi family and weren't staying at the manor."

Qi Yueming lowered her head and remained silent.

They have been observing the situation these past few days.

I thought Shen Song and Lin Qingping were formidable and could suppress Qu Jingyun, but I never expected them to be so useless.

Therefore, they dared not come out, for fear of provoking Qu Jingyun.

Unexpectedly, instead of them causing trouble for her, she came to cause trouble for them herself.

Yue raised her head and kowtowed respectfully to Qu Jingyun.

"It was Mingyue and her brother's fault. Please forgive us, Aunt. From now on, Mingyue will come to pay her respects to Aunt every day."

"No, your mother is Qi Yun'er. I have no relation to you. It is inappropriate for you to come and pay your respects to me."

After saying that, Qu Jingyun glanced outside the door.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you can leave now."

They're leaving already?

**Yue was slightly taken aback, but then obediently stood up.

Seeing that Qi Hao was still not leaving, she quickly pulled him up and left.

As he walked out of the main courtyard, Qi Hao impatiently shook off **Yue's hand.

"Why are you afraid of her? From now on, my cousin will be in charge of the household. Mother said he's a fool who's easy to fool."

"What do you know?" Yue felt annoyed.

She glanced at the main courtyard again, her expression turning serious.

"Alright, we need to go find Mother first. The General's Mansion is probably about to undergo a major upheaval."

**Yue hurriedly stepped back into the courtyard.

Seeing Qi Hao return with a sour face, Qi Yun'er asked anxiously, "What happened? Didn't I tell you to bring back some silver?"

Qi Hao glared at **Yue with annoyance.

"Isn't she your good daughter? She even kowtowed to people, but they didn't give her a single copper coin."

"Qi Hao!"

**Yue shook her head.

She then looked at Qi Yun'er, "Mother, that Qu Jingyun isn't as easy to fool as before. We need to think of another way."

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