Linglong stared at Jiang Bai, and now she realized that the woman in front of her was never a kind person.
She underestimated Jiang Bai.
Before she could even speak, Jiang Bai gave an order, and his men captured her and took her to the front hall.
The old lady sat upright. After learning about all that Linglong had done, she was initially depressed, but after she finally understood, she became even more disgusted with Linglong.
Jiang Bai also told her the truth about how Linglong saved her back then.
The old lady was astonished to discover that such a woman existed in the world.
The atmosphere in the front hall was very somber.
Linglong knelt before the old lady like a sinner, her eyes slightly red, trying to put on a pitiful appearance to make the old lady feel sorry for her.
However, the old lady's gaze towards her was different from before; it was now filled with distance and disgust.
Linglong pretended for a while, but seeing the old lady's indifference, she understood and sneered, "Your Zhao family killed my child, do you want to kill me too?"
"Under the Emperor's very nose, how dare you commit murder?!" Linglong shouted with all her might, like a shrew cursing in the street.
The old lady had only heard about this exquisite piece from them before, but now that she saw it, she was briefly surprised before regaining her composure.
Jiang Bai said calmly, "You should know better than anyone how your child died."
“I have already taken your pulse. Your body is already weak. This child is premature and the pregnancy is unstable. Yet you drank alcohol at night.”
“Even if…” Jiang Bai paused, “it’s impossible for you to have a smooth delivery.”
"You're talking nonsense!" Linglong shouted angrily.
The old lady slammed her hand heavily on the table: "Shut up! How dare you cause such a scene in the front hall of the Zhao family?!"
Jiang Bai glanced at the old lady; he had never seen her so angry.
"Mother, please calm down and take care of yourself," Jiang Bai said worriedly.
The old lady breathed a sigh of relief and stared at Linglong: "You treated me well before. Whether you were sincere or not, you went to great lengths in my Zhao family and even tried to disrupt the moral order of my Zhao family. Such a rebellious act should have been dealt with by the authorities."
Linglong's pupils trembled slightly. If she were handed over to the authorities, her future would truly be ruined.
Jiang Bai never pitied Linglong from beginning to end.
She brought this all on herself.
The old lady stood up: "However, you have still lost your child. Since you are in my Zhao family, I will spare your life and perform a ritual to appease the vengeful spirit. From now on, you will leave the Zhao family and have no further connection with my Zhao family."
After saying that, the old lady turned and left without listening to Linglong's explanation.
Linglong's attempts to explain were futile, so she could only stare at Jiang Bai.
In her mind, all of this was Jiang Bai's doing.
"It must be you! You killed my child! You're the one who made me who I am today!" Linglong cried out hoarsely.
Jiang Bai was too lazy to waste words with her, so he stood up and waved his hand: "Throw this person out, and don't let him appear in front of my Zhao family again."
The servants came up and dragged the man away, but Jiang Bai suddenly turned around and said, "Wait."
Linglong felt a little uneasy: "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Bai stepped forward and looked her up and down: "Your face is indeed quite beautiful; men are most easily bewitched by it."
"Besides, a woman like you has too many thoughts. I have to be careful that your mouth might twist the truth in the future."
"so......"
Jiang Bai revealed a chilling smile: "Everyone knows what happened that day. If you know what's good for you, you'd better leave the capital on your own. Don't wait until everyone is condemning you before you regret it."
Linglong glared at Jiang Bai: "Jiang Bai! You'll die a horrible death!"
Jiang Bai shrugged slightly, recalling his past life.
But it wasn't exactly a good death either, so what?
Outside the mansion, Linglong was thrown out like a dog.
She originally intended to let everyone in the capital know how ruthless the Zhao family was, but she didn't expect Jiang Bai to take action before she did.
At this moment, a large crowd had gathered at the entrance of the Zhao residence, all pointing and whispering about Linglong.
"This is the woman. I heard she's been a slut for a long time."
"Yes, they even tried to harm the Zhao family. I heard they drugged the Zhao family patriarch, but luckily it was discovered in time. The Zhao family patriarch is a man of integrity, so he didn't fall for their trap."
Linglong covered her face to prevent others from noticing.
Her anger intensified as she struggled to her feet and squeezed her way out of the crowd and through the pushing and shoving.
One day, she will come back.
Jiang Bai, I will definitely kill you.
Jiang Bai sneezed, and Zhao Xile, who was writing, looked up and said, "Mother, are you sick? Let me take a look."
Jiang Bai touched his nose. Who's cursing me?
"Mother is fine." As a doctor, she knew she hadn't caught a cold.
However, I've been feeling quite weak lately, and I don't know why. Drinking the spiritual spring water hasn't helped.
Is my body really failing me?
Jiang Bai was worrying unnecessarily when Zhao Ping'an came in, carrying a long spear, his body covered in sweat.
Jiang Bai immediately stood up: "Go take a shower quickly."
Zhao Ping'an happily said to her, "Mother, I will be leaving the capital in three days."
Jiang Bai recalled what Zhao Yi had told him that night and asked, "Have you talked to your father about it?"
Zhao Yi shook his head: "My father has been busy these past few days, I plan to talk to him tonight."
"That's good." Jiang Bai took the spear from his hand and had a servant take him to bathe.
That night, Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi were having dinner when Zhao Ping'an walked in.
Jiang Bai looked up and smiled: "Little Ping An is here."
However, she was a little uneasy. She couldn't figure out Zhao Yi's thoughts, and if Zhao Yi disagreed, the situation would definitely be awkward.
Both father and son were stubborn.
Zhao Ping'an sat down next to Jiang Bai and said to Zhao Yi, "Father, I've come to discuss something with you."
"What is it?" Zhao Yi picked up a peeled shrimp for Jiang Bai.
"Three days from now, I will leave the capital with my master for the northern border."
Zhao Yi paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still.
Jiang Bai looked at Zhao Yi, but he remained silent.
Zhao Ping'an also sensed that something was off about the atmosphere.
Zhao Yi said calmly, "Life in the North is tough; it's not suitable for you."
Zhao Ping'an frowned: "Father, Ping'an is not spoiled."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai lowered his head.
Indeed, all the hardships Zhao Ping'an had in the past stemmed from this original owner of the body, and Jiang Bai felt somewhat sorry for him.
"This matter need not be discussed further."
Jiang Bai was also puzzled as to why Zhao Yi was acting this way.
In the past, everything could be discussed.
Zhao Ping'an stood up, his expression resolute: "The Northern Territory, Ping'an will definitely go there."
Zhao Yi looked at him and said, "You will never be able to leave the Zhao residence."
No one was making a fuss, but Jiang Bai felt the atmosphere was even more oppressive than if they were arguing.
Zhao Ping'an persisted: "Why?"
"Your father always means well."
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