Lianhua was used to it and didn't think anything of it. Xia Yulan was going to go home with them because she had to study with the Lu family's children that evening, so she just silently followed behind Lianhua.
As for Zhang Zicang, upon hearing that he could go home, he got up and ran off without saying a word, completely ignoring everyone present. Lu Baichuan frowned; this Zhang family brat really needed to be taught a lesson.
The little girl bid farewell to He Jiuniang respectfully before hurrying away.
Lu Baichuan led He Jiuniang out, holding her hand. If things had turned out this badly on Lianhua's side, things certainly wouldn't be any better on Youya and Lu Xiaoyang's side.
He Jiuniang saw these scenes as normal. After all, these people were all children of officials, raised in luxury. It was normal for them to have some tempers when they had to do such hard and tiring work and have to be mindful of others' feelings.
As long as it's just a normal little temper tantrum, it's perfectly tolerable.
But if someone has a temper like Zhang Zicang, who insults people without batting an eye, then you have to beat them until they submit.
Sure enough, when they arrived at Youya and Lu Xiaoyang's place, they found that some of their men had bruises on their faces. He Jiuniang asked them about the situation and found that it was even more infuriating than what happened with Lianhua.
On Lianhua's side, there's Xia Yulan, and Zhang Zicang can use Xia Yulan as a target. But on Lu Xiaoyang and Youya's side, there's no one else to criticize, so Lu Xiaoyang and Youya directly become their targets, and they're all mocked together.
Lu Xiaoyang was better off; he was older and had a certain intimidating presence. If he scolded them, they wouldn't dare say anything more. But Youya was still young and was the most easily looked down upon, so she was the one who was bullied the most.
Of the three children, Lianhua and Lu Xiaoyang completely overwhelmed the others, while only Youya was injured.
When He Jiuniang saw the injury on Youya's face, she looked at it with heartache for a long time, then turned to look at the others and smiled.
Without saying a word, she grabbed Youya and left, completely ignoring the few still sulking kids.
Lianhua was a little worried about Youya, but Youya was arrogant and not afraid at all. She glared at the group of people, snorted, and then left with He Jiuniang.
After they left the shop, He Jiuniang said, "Don't worry, your aunt will help you get justice."
Youya nodded. She knew her aunt wouldn't let her suffer, but she was still a little worried when she thought about how those people were all children of officials.
"Auntie, I'm fine. I took on several of them by myself. I think I'm pretty awesome!"
She deliberately put on a smile, not wanting He Jiuniang to see through her thoughts.
However, what she didn't know was that this made He Jiuniang feel even more sorry for her.
Lu Baichuan patted her head and said, "It was their mother who begged to send them here for you to discipline. There's no reason for you to suffer any injustice. Go back and have someone go to their home to inform them and apologize. Otherwise, this matter is not over."
Seeing her uncle and aunt trying so hard to protect her, Youya pouted, feeling like crying, but she held back. She resolved to study martial arts even harder in the future, so she could beat a few more and not let her uncle and aunt worry about her.
He Jiuniang felt very sorry for her. She had agreed to the matter, but she hadn't considered Youya's strength and left her to face these people alone.
"Youyou, it was your aunt's oversight. You don't need to feel bad. Just leave those things to your third uncle, understand?"
Without a second thought, He Jiuniang pushed the matter onto Lu Baichuan.
When a woman gets into trouble, a man covers for her – that makes perfect sense!
Lu Baichuan didn't think there was anything wrong. He took Youya's hand and slowly walked towards Xishuiyuan.
Lotus and the others followed behind, and the group returned home.
Because they had been delayed on the road for quite some time, the students returned and, seeing that Youya was injured, all gathered around to show their concern.
"Sister Youyou, who bullied you? I'll fight back for you right now!"
The dog clenched its little fists, looking like a fierce little wolf.
The others chimed in, saying they wanted to help her get revenge. Youya was in a much better mood by now, and even hugged and kissed the dog.
He Jiuniang shooed the little brats away and said, "Those who want revenge can go later. Now I need to apply medicine to Youya, so get out."
Although they are all our own children, they are all grown up now, so we still need to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
The little ones obediently went outside and asked Lianhua and Lu Xiaoyang about the specific details.
Xia Yulan also told Xia Chenhao about how Lianhua stood up for her today.
Xia Chenhao gritted his teeth and said he would find another opportunity to beat up that chubby kid.
Actually, he was ridiculed by his classmates when he went to the academy today, but with the help of Lei Zi and the others, he was not hurt. However, he couldn't bear to see his sister being bullied like this.
"Stop causing trouble. We're living with Mother now, and she's in a difficult situation too. Don't make things worse. Besides, Lianhua already helped me get revenge today; Zhang Zicang was beaten badly."
Xia Yulan pressed down on his angry hand, unwilling to worry about this matter any longer.
"but……"
"No buts, that's settled then. It's little Youyou who's been wronged today, we must help her later!"
"good!"
In just a short while, the servants of the Lu family had gone to inform each household that when He Jiuniang finished applying the medicine to Youya and came out, the maids informed her that the masters of each household were already waiting outside.
Yes, outside.
Lu Baichuan didn't let them in.
When Mrs. Sun and Old Man Lu returned from the teahouse and learned of this, they rushed to see Youya.
"Oh dear, how can these people bully me like this? It's bad enough that they paid to suffer here, but they even beat my granddaughter! They're utterly lawless! I, this old woman, will risk my life today to get justice for my granddaughter! Come on, old man, let's go avenge our granddaughter!"
As she spoke, Mrs. Sun rolled up her sleeves and walked out.
Old Lu followed without saying a word.
Seeing this, He Jiuniang rushed over and picked up Madam Sun from behind, saying, "Ms. Sun, Ms. Sun, don't get agitated. Let Baichuan handle it. Baichuan will definitely not let Youyou suffer any injustice!"
"Let me go! This old woman hasn't fought in ages. If I don't teach them a lesson, they won't know that this old woman was once invincible in the village!"
Mrs. Sun was a little agitated. She could scold and beat her own child, but no one else could!
He Jiu Niang hadn't expected the old lady to be so temperamental. If she hadn't been strong, she might not have been able to control Sun Shi.
"We should let Bai Chuan go and check first! How about this, let's go together and have those guys apologize to You Ya and the others, okay?"
Sun remained silent, clearly still somewhat angry.
"Impulsiveness is the devil, Ms. Sun! The fathers of those children are all Bai Chuan's subordinates or colleagues. If things get too out of hand, it will be difficult to handle!"
Upon hearing this, both Madam Sun and Lu Baichuan looked at her simultaneously.
Lu Baichuan was touched that his wife could consider everything for him, but Sun Shi had not expected this, nor did she expect He Jiuniang to say such a thing.
After all, He Jiuniang doesn't usually seem to have any scruples in her actions...
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