The Grand Tutor and his three sons in the crowd broke out in a cold sweat.

Seeing the Lu family women wailing and screaming incessantly, they turned their heads away, feeling both ashamed and annoyed, deciding to avoid the sight and the trouble.

The famous Princess Chang Le!

They are not big shots they can afford to offend.

They knew very well that the princess was avenging the mother and daughter. They figured that the princess was only giving them a small punishment out of consideration for Haokun, and wouldn't take their lives.

Hmph, besides, they brought this on themselves.

A wife should be virtuous!

The Lu family, a scholarly family that the common people spoke of and whose reputation had been passed down for generations, was completely ruined by a few ignorant women and children.

(????) How infuriating!

They were angry not only at them, but also at themselves, for they had failed to manage the inner quarters properly!

At this moment, the six female members of the Lu family were kneeling on the ground.

Pale with pain, their bodies drenched in cold sweat, their legs felt as if they were broken, and they felt as if they were being crushed by some terrifying force.

"Waaah, it hurts so much! It's pressing down on them so hard their bones ache, they can barely breathe."

They knew that it must be the princess punishing them, just to vent their anger for the queen and her daughter. But they had only said some things they shouldn't have, and hadn't harmed them.

"Waaah, Your Highness, please forgive us! We will never dare to talk nonsense again."

"Waaah, it hurts so much! Aunt, cousin, we know we were wrong. Please beg Her Highness the Princess to forgive us."

"Sister-in-law, niece, no matter what, we are family. Are you just going to watch us die? Aren't you afraid of completely severing ties with the Lu family?"

The Empress and her daughter turned pale, clenching their teeth and remaining silent.

They deserved it!

They still haven't repented and keep making threats. Where do they get the audacity to make threats?

Moreover, the Lu family isn't under their control.

Besides, the son (brother) has now become the King of Xizhou Commandery. Anyone with a bit of sense knows that now is not the time to offend them.

These women are incredibly stupid.

Sheng Lingwei narrowed her eyes, her tone chillingly cold.

"Heh, you're really something, daring to threaten someone I care about right in front of me. Should I say you're genuinely stupid or just pretending?"

"Boss, you don't need to worry about me."

Zhou Haokun exuded a cold aura, his face dark and gloomy. "Punish them however you want. Some people don't deserve forgiveness at all."

"Ah, no!" The women of the Lu family cried out in terror. Only now did they truly feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.

Zhou Haokun, he is truly ruthless!

They originally thought he would not break ties with the Lu family out of respect for them, but now that he has grown up and not only has the princess backing him up, but he has also been granted the title of Prince, so he no longer tries to please the Lu family.

Now, they completely disregard the Lu family's reputation and kinship; it's utterly despicable!

Seeing the hatred bursting in the eyes of the six people, Sheng Lingwei clicked her tongue twice.

These women are hopeless.

Does Sheng Lingwei really think her reputation as a great demon is just for show if she doesn't show her power?

The next second, the clear sky instantly turned into a thick cloud cover, and a gust of wind quickly swept the Lu family women into the air.

As everyone stared in disbelief and horror, a thunderous bolt struck the six people directly.

"Ahhhhh..."

In an instant, the six men were cleaved into smoking black figures, letting out shrill screams before finally losing consciousness.

Although they weren't killed, their lives were completely ruined. They'll just have to live a miserable life in bed for the rest of their lives!

Sheng Lingwei then threw the six people in front of the Lu family men, her expression cold and indifferent.

"Grand Tutor Lu, I greatly admire your character."

But you must know that governing national affairs is like managing your own family. If you can't even manage your own family, how can you be capable of managing national affairs?

Out of consideration for Haokun's younger brother, I will spare the lives of the Lu family women for the time being.

From now on, please keep a close eye on them. I do not want them to appear in places they shouldn't be, and they should not provoke anyone they shouldn't.

"Thump!"

The four men of the Lu family knelt down in unison, suppressing their fear and their faces pale, and said in unison, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Zhou Haokun's expression was calm, but there was a smile in his eyes.

Out of respect for him, the eldest daughter finally softened her heart. If it were according to her usual temperament, she would never have spoken to her maternal grandfather and the others.

This was also to show others that, apart from those few female members of the Lu family, she had not rejected them.

"Oh, right." Sheng Lingwei then smiled and looked at the mother and daughter who were stunned and wide-eyed.

"I have prepared gifts for you personally, but it is not convenient to take them out now. I will give them to you after we arrive at your residence, is that alright?"

"Yes, yes, thank you, Your Highness."

The mother and daughter quickly snapped out of their daze, their fair cheeks flushing red. They looked at Sheng Lingwei with bright, adoring eyes.

Zhou Haokun's ten-year-old sister, Zhou Qingqing, pursed her lips and mustered her courage to say, "Your Highness, you are so amazing, I admire you so much."

Oh my god!

The earth-shattering thunder was so bright it almost blinded her. At that moment, she felt as if the princess was possessed by a god, radiating light.

Sheng Lingwei gently and affectionately pinched Zhou Qingqing's soft cheek, "Qingqing, do you want to become powerful?"

"Yes!" Zhou Qingqing said firmly, her eyes shining.

She was so well protected by her mother and brother that she had no ability to protect herself without them. She didn't want to be a burden to her family, but rather a support for them.

At this moment, a raging fire burned within her, driven by a single belief: she wanted to become stronger!

Sheng Lingwei saw Zhou Qingqing's determination and nodded with a smile, "Alright, I can make you stronger, but I won't stay in Xizhou County for long. Are you willing to come with me to Beiqi?"

“This…” Zhou Qingqing hesitated, glancing cautiously at her mother and brother.

Her brother smiled, his eyes full of encouragement and support, while her mother looked lost, as if deep in thought.

Just as Zhou Qingqing's eyes dimmed.

Empress Lu Zhaoqiu's eyes suddenly shone brightly, and the invisible shackles that had been weighing on her disappeared. She seemed to have returned to her teenage years.

“Princess, the world is so big, I also want to see it. Please take me with you, Your Highness. I also want to become stronger, break through worldly rules, and be as free and unrestrained as you.”

Zhou Qingqing: ?(?'?'? )??????

Zhou Haokun: ∑(??д??lll)

Ahhhh, he hasn't even achieved personal freedom yet, but his mother and sister have already done so before him!!!

Ugh, I'm so envious!

But he has already agreed to take over Xizhou County. I'll ask timidly: Boss, can I go back on my word?

Sheng Lingwei: No!