Chapter 32 Escape

But in the blink of an eye, she saw that the villagers were all staring at her intently, as if she were really going to do something that would be detrimental to Shangshi Village.

The girl was instantly terrified and, without saying a word, completely betrayed Granny Ruan: "I didn't, I'm not a liar, I don't know anything. It was all her, she sent me to impersonate Er Ya."

She pointed at Granny Ruan and quickly clarified, "I'm just a beggar. She met me a few days ago and saw two moles on my arm. She told me to impersonate the second daughter of the Lu family. She said that if I entered the Lu family, I would have a place to live and food to eat. But when I arrived, I found that the Lu family was also very poor. But at least I had an identity and a place to live, so I wouldn't have to sleep on the streets. That's why I agreed. It was all her plan."

"Really?" Shu Yu asked skeptically.

The girl nodded quickly, "Of course it's true, otherwise how would I know that Er Ya has a mole on her arm? She's the one who told me."

Shu Yu looked at Granny Ruan, "Now do you have anything to say? What exactly is your purpose in having a beggar impersonate Er Ya?"

“What purpose could I possibly have? The Lu family has nothing. Do you think I could steal any money? Isn’t it because my daughter misses Er Ya every day that I want to help her? I’m doing this for the good of the Lu family.”

As she spoke, Granny Ruan backed away. Once she was almost back, she turned and ran, heading straight out of the courtyard gate.

Liang chuckled and said, "That old hag, I'll go after her."

"Third sister-in-law, don't go. Let her be." Lu Dasong spoke up to stop her. What good would it do if they caught up? Granny Ruan was, after all, the second sister-in-law's mother. Her scheme had failed, so what if they beat her up?

Liang reluctantly pouted and exchanged a glance with Lu Laosan.

When the imposter girl saw that Granny Ruan had escaped, she knew that if she didn't leave, she might have to take all the blame herself.

Without saying a word, he hurriedly pushed through the crowd and ran away.

Liang tried to catch him but failed, and stamped her foot in anger, saying, "He's quite fast, though."

Shu Yu didn't grab it; her arm was held tightly by Ruan Shi, as if Shu Yu would disappear again if she didn't hold on tighter.

Shu Yu struggled twice, but couldn't break free, so she gave up.

Now that the two troublemakers had left, Madam Ruan still hadn't let go. Even Sanya and Dahu quietly moved closer to her, looking at her with curious and happy expressions.

Before, I just thought of her as a beautiful and gentle fairy-like older sister, and I still felt a certain distance between us. But now this fairy-like older sister has become my second older sister.

The two children were overjoyed and wanted to hug their second sister just like their mother.

Sanya secretly reached out her little hand, wanting to hold her hand, but quickly pulled it back when they touched.

Shu Yu found it amusing, looking at the soft little girl, and had no desire to care about Granny Ruan at all.

She reached out and took Sanya's little hand. The little girl suddenly looked up at her with surprise.

Shu Yu winked at her, and San Ya's face instantly turned red. She lowered her head shyly.

When Shu Yu looked up again, she saw that Lu Dasong was already dispersing the villagers who had come to watch the commotion.

Lu Dasong closed the courtyard gate after everyone had left.

For a moment, only the Lu family remained in the courtyard.

Before Liang could speak, Lu Dasong came over first.

He looked at Shu Yu, scrutinized her for a long time, and finally nodded, "She does look somewhat similar to Daya."

(End of this chapter)