The old lady saw that things had developed to an irreversible state.
Not daring to go against the regent, they could only try a different approach.
"Lanyin, the human trafficker has been caught, and Wanwan isn't dead, so why don't we just let this matter go?"
“Granny Mei has served me for decades. I’m used to her service. Without her, I… I can’t live.”
"I didn't know Granny Mei would actually do that. Should I go and give her a good talking-to later?"
As she spoke, she burst into tears, crying out that it was a terrible tragedy.
Ye Lanyin immediately frowned.
“Mother, if you protect Granny Mei like this, people who don’t know the situation might think she’s being manipulated by someone. It seems I have no choice but to have someone interrogate her.”
"You insolent fool! This person isn't dead yet, why are you interrogating him?" The old lady was furious and cursed without restraint.
She regretted it after she said it.
Even the guards' expressions changed slightly.
Upon meeting his murderous gaze, the old lady immediately changed her tune.
"Lanyin, what I mean is, you've been fighting and killing all this time. If word gets out, it might not be good for your reputation."
"For Wanwan's sake, let's just let this matter go?"
"Hmph, forget it? That won't do."
I was starving for two days, and my stomach was flat when I got back.
I'm going to get revenge on my tummy!
Lin Wanwan's face showed displeasure.
Ye Lanyin lowered her gaze after hearing the words "not dead".
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch. They stole my daughter and sold her to human traffickers. Now that my daughter has returned safely, it’s my fault that I, as her mother, am being punished?”
"Mother is tolerant and generous, but as her mother, I will absolutely not agree!"
"Guards, drag Granny Mei out and flog her until she reveals who she is!"
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