Chapter 285: Terrified
Zhu Yufang lay on the ground crying and begged, "Sister-in-law, you can't report it to the police! Besides, you don't need those treasures, so don't pursue it if it's not as good as those treasures. Forget it."
Hua Xuewei sternly refused, "No, you must return it, not a single piece less."
"You've taken enough advantage of what you deserve."
"But what needs to be returned must be returned. If you delay any further, we will go to the authorities and let them judge the case."
"Also, your Second Branch colluded with the Yong'en Marquisate to forge letters in Yunxi's name, defrauding your eldest brother of his wealth. They have confessed everything. You must return the wealth you are owed as soon as possible."
"Otherwise, you will be an accomplice and a colluder with them. Now that everyone in the Yong'en Marquisate has been exiled, if you don't want to follow in their footsteps, you'd better be sensible."
When Zhu Yufang heard that she had to return so many things, she felt overwhelmed.
How can their second wife go there?
Even if I emptied the entire second room, I couldn't do it.
Zhu Yufang rolled her eyes a few times and continued to think of ways to shirk her debt.
"Why don't we first find a way to return the gift from the Emperor and forget about the other things!"
Zhu Yufang continued to bargain shamelessly.
Hua Xuewei was determined not to give in. "Sister-in-law, you have already taken advantage of what you deserve. Don't push your luck any further. Otherwise, if things get out of hand, it will be embarrassing for everyone..."
The words were full of threats.
Zhu Yufang saw that Hua Xuewei was unmoved by any words or advice she gave.
I had no choice but to use the trick of procrastination again.
"But sister-in-law, how can the second house gather all these things in such a short time? Aren't you making things difficult for us? Do you want to force us to death?"
"We're all family. Even if we're broken bones, we're still connected. Why should we be so divided? There's no need for us to make such an ugly scene, right?"
Han Yunxi curled her lips and looked at her second aunt's shamelessness with a new respect.
"Oh, there are so many people here, it's quite lively, what are you guys talking about? I'm here to listen to your jokes too."
At this word, the old lady was so frightened that she felt like she had a cramp and her whole body was numb.
She already has a psychological shadow on Lin Pianran.
When I saw her, I felt like a nightmare was about to begin, and I couldn't stop trembling all over.
When the voice fell, Lin Pianran walked into the yard leisurely with light steps.
She first walked up to Hua Xuewei and called out softly, "Mother, I'm back."
Then he smiled at Han Yunxi, "Big sister."
These two calls startled Zhu Yufang so much that her heart almost jumped out of her chest.
What is going on?
Why did the woman call them mother and sister?
Could she be the little girl who was thrown away?
Thinking about it carefully, I feel that it is unlikely. A six-year-old child thrown into a group of beggars would have starved to death long ago!
Even if he didn't starve to death, he should have frozen to death long ago.
The year Han Yunyan was lost, not only did the Great Zhou Dynasty suffer a poor harvest, but the winter was also much colder than in previous years. How could she have survived?
But what if? ...
I dare not think about it anymore.
When she saw Han Chaolin walking in behind the girl, her fantasy was completely shattered.
Doesn’t that face that’s 60% similar to Han Chaolin say it all?
She lowered her eyes so that no one could see the guilt, panic and helplessness in her eyes.
If that girl really came back, would she still have memories of her childhood?
Will they find out that it was Mrs. Li who assaulted her? Will they find out that she was the one who instigated it?
Just thinking about it makes me feel cold all over.
She just wanted to leave here quickly and figure out everything.
If it was really that girl, she must immediately send someone to the farm to kill her and silence her.
Two years ago, Mrs. Li fell seriously ill and was sent to the farm to reunite with her children.
She was the one who was directly involved in the attack and must be silenced, and the best way to silence her is death.
Let this matter remain without any evidence and the second branch of the family cannot be held responsible.
Mrs. Li has lived long enough, and she and her children have lived well in recent years, so she has done her best for them.
Tonight, we have to send them off.
When Zhu Yufang raised her head, her eyes were clear without a trace of panic.
She smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Sister-in-law, since you have guests, I will go back and quickly look for the items on the list."
Hua Xuewei nodded and didn't want to pay attention to her. She only had her daughter in her eyes now, so she let her go.
When the old lady saw Zhu Yufang was about to leave, she quickly grabbed her arm and rushed outside without even saying hello.
It's like having a dog chasing you.
The speed is astonishingly fast.
Lin Pianran glanced at Jingyu and whispered, "Send someone to keep an eye on them and see if they will cause trouble again."
Lin Pianran guessed that they were definitely unwilling to be suppressed like this.
There will definitely be some action.
When all the outsiders had left and only the four of them, mother and children, were left, Hua Xuewei looked at her children and smiled happily.
"Yanyan, if there's anything missing in your yard, just tell me. Don't hesitate, I'll get it all for you."
"There are many good things in the eldest room's private storehouse. You can go in and pick them out. If you find something you like, just take it out and use it."
Lin Pianran smiled and waved her hand, "Mother, I don't lack anything. Besides, the key to the private vault of the Prince's Mansion is in my hands. Whether it's silver or jewelry, I don't lack anything."
After hearing this, Hua Xuewei was somewhat satisfied with Huo Yuchen.
Through careful observation throughout the day and the rumors outside, Hua Xuewei can be sure that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince truly dotes on his daughter.
It can be considered a good marriage.
At this time, Han Yunxi suddenly asked, "Mother, I have something important to tell you."
"I've been searching for a birthday gift for the Queen Mother these past few days, but I haven't found anything I particularly like. Mother, what do you think we should do?"
Hua Xuewei smiled and said, "I brought back a 300-year-old ginseng from the border this time. It's quite rare. What do you think of giving it as a gift?"
Han Yunxi shook her head. "Although this thing is good, other families must have it too. It's not rare, and it's certainly not lacking in the royal family."
Lin Pianran also said, "Indeed, I also think it's meaningless to give this as a gift."
Han Yunxi added, "Actually, I originally wanted to give her a Jade Guanyin statue. The Queen Mother likes Buddhism, so I thought I'd cater to her tastes. But then I found out that at least several families were planning to give this as a gift, so I had to give up."
Han Chaolin suggested, "We have a large double-sided embroidered landscape screen at home. I think that's great."
Lin Pianran thought for a moment and said, "Let me prepare the gifts! I'll send them to you tomorrow."
"It touches the heart of the Queen Mother and is also very unique."
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