Chapter 159 The Liu Family Doesn't Recognize Luo'er's Daughter's Identity
"Although Zhu'er clearly wrote in her letter that the General's Mansion knew the truth about the girl swap back then, they did not intend to hold it against us after Zhu'er pleaded for them!"
"They even said that as long as Zhu'er is willing to stay in the General's Mansion, it would fulfill her destiny with the General's Mansion, and they were willing to let her be the eldest daughter of the Li family for life!"
"But now, not only are they arresting us, but we've also heard that Zhu'er is going to be killed by your General's Mansion as soon as possible?"
"After all, Zhu'er is also a member of our family. Although we are just insignificant commoners, we were also anxious when we heard this news, which is why we panicked and came to the General's Mansion to make a scene!"
"Please, kind lady, have mercy on us and save us! Waaaaah..."
In fact, when the Liu family came to Jinling, they had no idea that Li Qingzhu was now in trouble.
Some time ago, Liu Suier was instructed by Li Qingluo to write a letter back to them, urging them to hurry up and come to Jinling to live a good life.
The Liu family had long hoped to rise to prominence overnight and live a life of wealth and luxury under the guidance of their daughter.
However, two days before entering Jinling City, they received a new letter from Liu Sui'er.
The letter said that Prince Yun wanted to marry Li Qingzhu, but the General's Mansion disagreed and even planned to kill Li Qingzhu to protect the reputation of the General's Mansion!
This made the entire Liu family both angry and anxious!
That's a prince!!
Moreover, I've heard that Prince Yun is the emperor's second son!
The eldest son is the former crown prince, who has fallen out of favor and been imprisoned for two years. Which one will the current emperor and empress still favor?
For someone of such high status to take a liking to Zhu'er is an immense honor, a fortune beyond measure!
The Liu family didn't even dare to dream of it.
One day, the Liu family will be associated with the imperial family.
Back then, Zhao dared to switch her infant granddaughter, just so she could make some money in the future and give her family a better life. That was a huge leap forward.
Now that they have learned that Pearl has been favored by a prince, they immediately feel that if Pearl can attain enlightenment, their whole family will be taken to heaven with her.
Everyone was both excited and thrilled, and naturally they would not allow the General's Mansion to actually kill Li Qingzhu!
So, as soon as they entered the city, without thinking twice, without meeting up with Liu Jinzhi first, and without even going to Liu Suier to discuss it, they went straight to the General's Mansion to demand people.
Who knew the general's mansion would be so shameless.
They said they wouldn't hold it against them before, but now they're turning around and want to arrest their whole family and put them in jail!
The Liu family was momentarily stunned, but when Li Qingluo, a girl who seemed easy to talk to and like a fairy, appeared, and even kindly asked people to release Yuanbao, they immediately felt as if they had grasped a lifeline, and they all knelt down and cried out again.
"Your general's mansion is reasonable, isn't it? Although the two families swapped daughters back then, it wasn't just your Li family that lost their daughter for over a decade; our Liu family also lost our daughter for over a decade!"
"That's right. We didn't let your daughters freeze or starve to death, so why are you going to kill her just because Prince Yun has taken a liking to her?"
"I heard that His Highness broke the leg of your General's son because he trespassed into the mansion. Surely you don't hold a grudge against Prince Yun for this, which is why you don't want Zhu'er to go to Prince Yun's mansion?"
"That's right! It was clearly your eldest son who committed treason and disobedience. How could you have the nerve to ruin the relationship between this loving couple because of this?"
"You are all so selfish!"
"Could it be that they... they want to kill our Pearl and then send that Grass to Prince Yun's mansion?"
Upon hearing this, the Liu family members all looked disgusted.
"Jinzhi said that our Zhu'er is as beautiful as a fairy, as pure as the bright moon. Although Cao'er is a blood relative of the General's Mansion, she is still not presentable. How can she compare to our Zhu'er?"
"Exactly! That grass is black, thin, flat, and ugly. She's practically skin and bones. How could the prince possibly want her? He wouldn't even hire her to wash his feet!"
The Liu family members started gossiping right in front of the General's Mansion, their mouths full of contempt and disdain for Li Qingluo, a direct descendant of the General's family, and they even openly criticized her on the spot.
Li Qingluo listened quietly, her bright eyes scanning them closely. When she heard them get emotional, she nodded repeatedly.
Li Chaojing and Lady Qu, standing to the side: ...
In Luo'er's eyes, it seemed as if these people weren't talking about her at all.
How could she be so calm and not angry at all?
But considering that she has always been so calm and collected, except for the time when she went crazy like that day when she cut off Aunt Deng's hair, she is really quite frightening.
However, Li Qingluo did not react, but Li Chaojing and Madam Qu were furious when they heard it!
These members of the Liu family are utterly shameless!
"Enough!"
With a sharp shout, Madam Qu glared fiercely at the Liu family members, young and old, her face full of anger: "Our General's Mansion did promise not to hold your Liu family accountable for what happened back then, but we never said that we would allow you to come to our General's Mansion and act so presumptuously!"
"Furthermore, Zhu'er grew up in the General's Mansion, pampered and spoiled like a precious jewel. Her food, clothing, daily necessities, and upbringing were all up to the standards of a noble lady. But what about you? Is this how your Liu family treats my Luo'er?!"
Madam Zhao blinked guiltily, "Madam, that's not how it is... My Liu family's circumstances are naturally no match for even a hair of your General's Mansion..."
Qu spat at Zhao through gritted teeth: "Shut up! You cunning old hag, all these evil deeds are your doing! If you dare to come here again today, we will not forgive you!"
Madam Zhao's face paled again, and she knelt on the ground, pleading, "Madam, spare me! Madam, spare me! Please forgive me, for I delivered your eldest son and other wives in the household!"
As Zhao spoke, she secretly gave Qu a look.
As if remembering something, Ms. Qu suddenly took a heavy step back.
Fortunately, Granny Chang caught her and grabbed her arm tightly, saying, "Madam!"
Qu then forced herself to remain composed and did not show any signs of losing her composure.
Li Qingluo saw through their little actions.
really.
She narrowed her eyes, then smiled slightly at Zhao: "Then you can be considered a meritorious official of the Li family? Even if it were the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion, they shouldn't have taken your life."
"It's just a small matter. Anyway, the General's Mansion dotes on Li Qingzhu, so what's the harm?"
Li Chaojing turned to look at Li Qingluo, his brows furrowing slightly.
I doubt that any of her words were sincere!
Clearly, the Liu family members did not recognize her identity, because their daughter's current appearance was completely different from when she first returned to the General's Mansion.
Even he hadn't expected that she would transform so much in such a short time.
Li Chaojing was naturally very pleased.
Moreover, although he was extremely angry and even puzzled that he had failed to execute Li Qingzhu these past two days, he suddenly understood when he heard that the Liu family had come to his door today!
My mother said that we need to wait for the right opportunity to completely resolve Li Qingzhu's matter, and perhaps even solve the current predicament once and for all.
And all of this was Luo'er's idea.
I never expected her to scheme like this!
Wasn't it her scheme against Zhu'er at Minglou last time?
I just don't know how she did it!
It can gather everyone who cares about Pearl together and deliver a heavy blow to Pearl, completely destroying her.
She really has a knack for it.
Li Chaojing had no choice but to re-evaluate Li Qingluo.
If she truly harbored such scheming intentions, it would indeed be a waste for her to marry into the Marquis of Zhongyi's household and become an insignificant third wife.
Although she schemed against Zhu'er and even caused such a terrible tragedy for her whole family, Li Chaojing suddenly admired her.
Her intelligence is just like her mother's!
But she was far more cunning than her mother...
Upon hearing Li Qingluo's words, Zhao Shi and the rest of the Liu family nodded in agreement, though they dared not say it aloud, they were inwardly clamoring for it.
This girl makes some sense when she speaks.
I wonder which household this girl belongs to?
I heard that the second and third branches of the Li family have all returned. The girl in front of me has a refined temperament, stunning looks, and a generous and elegant demeanor. Even Zhao, who had stayed in the Li family before, couldn't guess her true identity.
I just feel that she must have been raised in a pampered and privileged manner since childhood, right?
Otherwise, how could one have such a broad mind!
However, they all had a vague feeling that Li Qingluo's voice sounded strangely familiar.
But none of the Liu family members dared to think too much, because they would never have imagined that the person in front of them would be Liu Cao'er!
Moreover, they believed that even if this girl was so outstanding, she could not compare to their Zhu'er.
I heard that Zhu'er is simply a fairy descended from heaven. Originally, Zhao's eldest daughter-in-law was the most beautiful woman in the village. When she was choosing a wife for her eldest son, she was attracted by Wang's beauty.
Zhao thought that she had become a well-known midwife in Jinling City, and if her daughter-in-law was beautiful, the children she would give birth to would naturally be good-looking as well.
Being good-looking always has its advantages. After seeing so much of the shady dealings within the mansion, Zhao's mind became incredibly active.
Therefore, when Zhao saw how beautiful Li Qingzhu, who was born earlier than Li Qingluo, was, she dared to consider replacing her daughter!
Sure enough, their family was about to rise to prominence and become important figures in Jinling City!
A smile couldn't help but appear on Zhao's face.
"This old woman dares not take credit for anything, but if you release Zhu'er and return her to us, our two families will be even from now on, as if the exchange of women never happened."
"Otherwise, your General's Mansion, by going back on its word, cannot be considered a trustworthy and prestigious family!"
Li Chaojing, unable to bear it any longer, kicked her so hard she fell backward.
Immediately, Zhao screamed "Ouch, ouch!" like a winter melon and tumbled down the steps.
Li Chaojing pointed at Zhao's nose and cursed, "Shameless old hag, insatiable greed!"
The Liu family: "Mother!"
"Grandma—"
"Old woman!"
The Liu family members immediately cried out in surprise, and the onlookers couldn't help but gasp as well.
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