A bearded man suddenly appeared in the yard. He was tall and strong, with limbs muscular from years of hunting.

Even though the lower half of his face was covered by a beard, his handsome features could still be vaguely discerned from his deep-set eyes and high nose.

The man walked into the courtyard with a fierce aura, and looked around at everyone.

He stepped forward and grabbed the old woman whose neck was red from arguing.

"Mother, who are these people?"

Seeing her son return, the old woman felt she had someone to back her up, and her demeanor became even more arrogant.

She pointed at the crowd and said, "These people are all here to bully me. Son, you must help your mother get justice."

Upon hearing the old woman's words, Mu Jinnian immediately gripped the sword in his hand and glared menacingly at the man.

The man could tell at a glance that Mu Jinnian was quite skilled, and that the men were dressed in the clothes of wealthy people.

The man's gaze fell on Su Ruiling, his Adam's apple bobbing as he looked her up and down.

Su Rui felt the sticky gaze and glanced sideways.

When the man saw her looking over, he immediately looked away.

He cleared his throat and asked Zhen Ruoan, "Wife, what's going on?"

Zhen Ruoan first said to the Mu family, "This is my husband, Fu Jiang."

Then, she explained to Jiang, "When I went up the mountain, my leg was injured by a wild animal. They treated my wound and brought me back."

After listening, Fu Jiang politely said to everyone, "Thank you. If there's nothing else, please leave now."

The old woman chimed in, "That's right, that's right, this is my house, why are you all staying here all the time!"

Zhen Ruoan didn't expect Fu Jiang to kick them out so easily. These people had saved her, and she hadn't even offered them a bowl of water yet.

Zhen Ruoan opened her mouth to say something, but Fu Jiang's gaze silenced her, and she immediately closed her half-open mouth.

Fu Jiang rushed straight to Zhen Ruo'an, picked her up, and carried her into the thatched hut.

Without turning his head, he said to everyone, "My wife is still injured, so I won't see you off."

The old woman followed him in haughtily and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.

The little girl was worried about her older sister being in their hands and wanted to chase after her.

But Mu Tingzheng grabbed him.

"Okay, let's go."

"This is the path she chose herself. They are family, and we are just outsiders."

Knowing people's hearts well, Mu Ting picked up the little dumpling and walked outside.

The little girl nestled on Mu Tingzheng's shoulder, her eyes fixed on the thatched hut, her heart filled with worry for her older sister.

That old woman is so vicious, will my sister really be alright?

...

When they returned to the camp, Mu Jinyi and his servants had already set up the tents.

By this time, everyone had already set up a fire and a grill, roasting chicken, duck, fish, and other seafood.

Mu Jinyi picked up a chicken leg and waved it at the little dumpling.

"Little dumpling, do you want to eat a chicken leg?"

The little dumpling ran over excitedly and took the chicken leg from Mu Jinyi's hand.

"Thank you, Second Brother."

After saying that, the little dumpling hugged the chicken leg and started gnawing on it.

The chicken drumsticks were coated with honey and roasted until they were sweet, tender, and juicy—tempting and delicious.

"Oh my, I've finally found you guys."

The little dumpling heard a familiar voice, and looked over while biting into a chicken leg.

Then they saw Madam Bai walking over unsteadily.

Madam Bai was dressed in her finest attire. She had traveled a long way and walked many mountain paths, and was already panting heavily, her hair disheveled.

Madam Bai's gaze quickly locked onto Mu Tingzheng, and she moved closer to him.

"General, why did you leave first! You didn't even wait for me!" Madam Bai said coquettishly.

Mu Ting, with a cold expression, quickly moved aside.

Despite her setback, Madam Bai remained calm and continued to move closer to him.

"General, I am tired and hungry from my journey. Please give me some food."

Madam Bai's eyes were constantly flashing at Mu Ting.

While dodging her, Mu Ting said, "The food is all here, help yourself if you want to eat."

Seeing that Madam Bai had ulterior motives, the little dumpling immediately turned its head to look at her.

She saw her second brother holding something, but without even looking at it closely, she snatched it and quickly ran to Madam Bai.

Mu Jinyi: ?

He was going to throw that thing away!

You can't eat it!

The little dumpling stopped Madam Bai and handed her what he was holding.

"Mrs. Bai, please eat."

Madam Bai looked at the things in front of her, and her lips twitched a few times.

What does this brat mean?

They actually fed her chicken butts!

The little dumpling looked at the triangular piece of meat in its hand, completely unable to recognize what kind of meat it was.

She only hoped that Madam Bai would stay away from her father!

Seeing that Madam Bai did not move, the little dumpling simply jumped up and stuffed the chicken's butt into Madam Bai's mouth.

"Ugh!! Ptooey!! Ptooey!!

Mrs. Bai screamed and waved her hands, vomiting out what was in her mouth in disgust.

But the little dumpling looked at her with an innocent and naive expression.

Didn't she just say she was hungry?

Why does she refuse to eat meat when I try to feed her?

Madam Bai was so upset she wanted to cry; she had never been so humiliated in her entire life.

She was just about to confront the little dumpling.

Mu Tingzheng, however, picked up the little dumpling first and said softly:

"Little baby, Daddy will carry you to eat meat."

Despite all her scheming, Madam Bai didn't gain any advantage over Mu Tingzheng and even ended up having her little dumpling fed chicken butts.

She was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but then she suddenly felt a chill on her feet. She looked down in confusion.

There was a chubby white dog at her feet.

He lifted one hind leg, and a jet of water landed right on Mrs. White's shoe.

After the water was drained, Qiuqiu wiggled its bottom contentedly and ran towards the little dumpling.

Madam Bai stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning, staring blankly at her soaked shoes...

night.

Inside the tent, Madam Bai had her maid wash her feet while wiping away her tears with a handkerchief.

Seeing that she was still crying, the maid had no choice but to advise her, "Madam, if you keep crying, your eyes will swell up. How will you be able to see the General later?"

Madam Bai felt wronged; she had eaten chicken butts and gotten dog urine on her skin today.

She's really had the worst luck ever!

"It's all that damned girl's fault, and her damned dog, those damned things."

Madam Bai picked up a cup and smashed it hard on the ground.

The maid continued to persuade her, "The important matter is right now. It's not too late to settle accounts with them later."

Madam Bai then wiped away her tears and took a few deep breaths.

Yes! She has more important things to do now.

Lady Bai asked her maid, "Have my things been prepared?"

The maid smiled and said, "Of course it's ready."

Madam Bai pulled her foot away and kicked the maid, yelling:

"Then hurry up and bring it here! I'm going to the General's tent soon, so please change me quickly."

The maid nodded repeatedly and began rummaging through the box.

Unnoticed by anyone, a small figure darted past outside the tent.

Qiuqiu ran back into the tent and recounted the conversation between Madam Bai and the maid.

Little Dumpling noticed Madam Bai's ill intentions during the day, so he specifically instructed Qiuqiu to eavesdrop outside her tent.

Hearing that Madam Bai was going to find her father.

The little dumpling immediately picked up the prepared white cloth and ran out of the tent with the ball.