Yan Shi just started howling at the top of her lungs, occasionally saying a few nice things about He Jiu Niang, not caring at all that there were so many people watching.

Although it's not convenient to reveal He Jiuniang's identity yet, it doesn't affect her ability to establish a relationship with her. Anyway, she'll still need to rely on the Lu family for a better life in the future, so she doesn't mind bowing her head.

Unfortunately, He Jiuniang wasn't buying it. She gave her a lazy glance, as if she were a fool.

"Madam, you're crying so bitterly here. Anyone who didn't know better would think you've outlived your child."

With just one sentence, Yan's crying came to an abrupt halt.

Yan almost couldn't hold back and cursed out loud. Wasn't this a curse on her daughter?

That woman is truly vicious!

"Hehe, Madam Lu, you're quite the joker. My daughter is merely imprisoned in the imperial jail..."

She forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, trying her best to be kind to He Jiuniang. They hadn't recognized each other yet, and she couldn't afford to ruin their relationship.

"Yes, she's just locked up in jail. Even you, Duchess, said so yourself. Your daughter went to the prison and caused such a scene. This is the least of her worries. She's caused so much trouble for everyone. If things escalate and the prisoner is released, wouldn't all of His Highness the Crown Prince's plans over the years and all of our efforts be ruined? If the Eastern Court turns around and sends troops to Northern Yan, will you, Madam, fight them, or will you send your daughter?"

He Jiuniang has never lost a verbal battle, especially when facing this kind of old green tea.

If Yan hadn't sent assassins to kill her before, she might have been able to tolerate it a bit more. But after what happened before, it's really interesting that she still has the nerve to come to her now and try to claim kinship with her.

Yan was speechless after being confronted. Her daughter was clearly the victim, the one who was bullied, so how did it come out of He Jiu Niang's mouth like this?

What does the East Court's attack on the North Yan have to do with her daughter?

Even if Madam Yan was a good actress, she couldn't stand He Jiu Niang's words. Her face immediately darkened, and she said, "Madam Lu, please watch your words. My Xiao Yu hasn't done anything heinous. She's just kind-hearted. You can't pin such a big crime on her, especially since you are..."

At this point, she suddenly realized she had said too much and quickly shut her mouth.

He Jiuniang noticed her nervousness and laughed, "Speak up, why are you stopping? What am I now? Your daughter's older sister?"

Madam Yan was taken aback, staring at her with wide eyes, and subconsciously asked, "How did you know?"

"What Miss Zhuo said last night shows that Madam Zhuo and her daughter really went to any lengths to leave that place! Although I am an orphan, I don't have the habit of casually claiming kinship. You two should not mention it again."

He Jiuniang didn't care at all. There was nothing wrong with saying it. Besides, since she already knew, there was no need to keep pretending not to know, lest she be schemed against by the mother and daughter in the future.

Even someone as intelligent as Madam Yan was at a loss for words. What kind of mess was this?!

It was agreed beforehand that we would find an opportunity to visit her in person and make a good impression, so that she would believe that we had never given up looking for her. Then we would hold a family reunion banquet, and this matter would be resolved. Her family could also get in touch with the Lu family and continue to live that extravagant life.

But that girl said it out loud under those circumstances last night, which not only failed to change the situation but also worsened the relationship between the two sides. Didn't all her previous plans fall through?

"Madam Lu, you misunderstand. Things are not as complicated as you say. Our Zhuo family certainly has no ill intentions towards you. There are some things that are indeed inconvenient to talk about right now. I will tell you everything when I visit you sometime."

At this moment, Madam Yan put on a smiling face again. The most important thing now is to get along well with He Jiuniang. As long as there are no problems with He Jiuniang, her daughter will definitely be fine too.

During this time, she had inquired a lot about the Lu family and knew that this little bitch had quite a say in the family and that the man listened to her. So as long as this little bitch gave in, Lu Baichuan would not make things difficult for her daughter.

"No need. I know what I should and shouldn't know. Duchess, you shouldn't humiliate yourself in front of me. After all, even if there is some connection, it has nothing to do with you. Don't meddle in other people's business."

He Jiuniang was truly blunt; she finished eating the fruit in her hand as soon as she finished speaking.

She casually tossed the fruit pit under a tree not far away and was about to return to the camp when she remembered something and said, "Madam, please go back. There are many suspicious points about Miss Zhuo's matter. It's impossible to let her go until the truth is found out. Go and wait for news."

As they were talking, they heard the sound of horses' hooves and then saw Lu Baichuan rushing over.

He Jiuniang raised her eyebrows, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up. This man really seemed to have been on the go all morning.

Just as Yan was wondering what to do, she saw Lu Baichuan coming over and hurriedly went up to ask him questions. However, Lu Baichuan didn't want to pay attention to her and directly told his subordinates, "This is a military camp, and outsiders are not allowed to linger. Get rid of them."

"yes!"

His men responded and immediately began to shoo the man away.

Yes, it's easy to get started.

Lady Yan was carried away by two men without any respect for her status as the Duchess of the State.

No matter how much the people behind him shouted, Lu Baichuan ignored them and simply said to He Jiuniang, "Next time you encounter this situation, just drive them away. There's no need to waste your breath."

He Jiuniang said, "Of course I understand, but there are some things I still need to make clear to her, so that she won't put on an act in front of me again to disgust me in the future."

Well, let me make this clear from the start: if you dare to come back and act again, don't blame me for taking direct action.

He Jiuniang felt that she was still quite polite, after all, she had already reminded him.

Lu Baichuan smiled indulgently and said, "Alright, if there's nothing else here, I'll head back first. There should be some activity over there in the next couple of days, and then many things will become clear."

"I know, you go about your business, don't worry about me, and don't make this special trip, it's no big deal."

He Jiuniang wasn't the kind of person to be pretentious, and she could distinguish between what was important and what was urgent, so she didn't mind if Lu Baichuan was busy with other things and occasionally neglected her.

Of course, Lu Baichuan never disappointed her.

Lu Baichuan left without delay, He Jiuniang continued to train the two children in the military camp, and Yan Shi went back cursing and swearing and immediately went to find her Duke.

"My lord, I am powerless to save our Xiaoyu! Waaah! That Lu Baichuan doesn't respect our Duke's Mansion at all. He won't even let me in to see how Xiaoyu is doing. That child has never suffered before. I don't know how scared she is after experiencing all this..."

Duke Zhuo Wei was lying on a chair, having a beautiful maid feed him fruit. His family had made a little money recently, and their lives had become extravagant again. The fruit was transported from a faraway place and was still fresh, so he was enjoying it immensely.

Yan started crying as soon as he entered the door, because he found it noisy. But when he heard what was being said, his chubby body instantly jumped up, and he asked incredulously, "What did you say?"