Chapter 113

In the northern part of the town, the Zhao family’s once dilapidated house had been repaired to a very proper state. The two bright houses had peach trees in the front, bamboo in the back, and a small stream. The yard was newly fenced with a bamboo fence, giving it a pastoral and elegant feel. However, the usually secluded and quiet place was now surrounded by a crowd, with cries, shouts, and screams mixed with comforting voices.

At this moment, Wang Qing’er was holding a large shoulder pole, fiercely pointing at the few people opposite her. Her hair was already disheveled, and Lan’er, standing beside her, was also holding a stick. Her little face was dirty, with tears not yet dried, clearly showing that the sisters had suffered a bit. Leading the group opposite her sisters was a woman in her forties, wearing blue-black cotton cloth and a low bun. Her skin was slightly dark, and her cheekbones were a bit high, giving her a somewhat harsh appearance. Beside her was a man of about the same age, a young man in his twenties, and his wife. Behind the wife were several boys and girls about the same age as Wang Qing’er and Lan’er. This family had a total of twelve people, so it was no wonder that Wang Qing’er and Wang Lan’er were at a disadvantage.

“Stop talking nonsense with these two dead girls and move the stuff inside,” the dark-faced woman shouted, and the people on her side began to move the pots and pans into the house.

“Who dares? You are forcibly entering a private residence. If anyone wants to enter, they will have to step over my dead body,” Wang Qing’er took a step forward, feeling anxious. Why hadn’t her elder sister arrived yet?

“Bah!” The woman spat on the ground and said, “You shameless hussy! What forced entry? If you don’t get out of the way, I’ll report you to the authorities for occupying someone else’s house. Now, get out of the way. This is my nephew’s house, and I have the right to live here as his aunt.” After saying this, she shouted at her family, “Are you all dead? Move in, or do you want me to serve you?”

At this, the people moved, ignoring Wang Qing’er and Wang Lan’er, and directly pushed past them.

The sisters were just young girls and couldn’t compete with adults, especially men. They were both knocked to the ground, and Wang Lan’er started crying loudly.

“You scoundrels, I’ll fight you to the death,” Wang Qing’er jumped up and started hitting with the shoulder pole.

“You rebellious hussy,” the woman reached out to grab her.

“Ah, murder! Murder!” Wang Qing’er screamed.

“Hey, hey, let’s talk this out. Don’t hurt the children,” someone began to persuade.

From a distance, Wang Yuan’er heard Wang Qing’er’s cries and quickly ran into the crowd. Seeing the situation, she shouted, “Stop it, all of you!”

Wang Qing’er and Wang Lan’er, seeing their elder sister arrive, immediately found their backbone and rushed forward, “Eldest sister, you’re here.”

“Eldest sister, they are bullying us,” Wang Lan’er cried with a face full of grievances.

“Are you hurt? Are you injured?” Wang Yuan’er checked her two sisters from head to toe. Seeing them shake their heads and appear unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief. But soon, her anger flared up again. No matter what, these people were bullying the young, and it was unforgivable.

“Who are you people? What are you doing? Forcibly entering a private residence?” Wang Yuan’er glared and took the initiative, “This is the capital; the late emperor has just passed away, and we are still in mourning. The new emperor has just ascended the throne, and you are causing trouble. Do you have any respect for the law? Do you have any regard for the emperor?”

Chapter 114

Gathering a crowd to cause trouble and forcibly entering a private residence are minor issues, but involving the emperor makes the situation more delicate.

The young master who followed behind Wang Yuan’er raised his eyebrows when he heard this, looking at the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl standing in the courtyard with great interest. He touched his chin and muttered to himself, “Interesting.”

By taking the initiative, Wang Yuan’er gained the upper hand. As soon as she spoke, those people hesitated and looked at the dark-faced woman in unison.

Disrespecting the emperor was a crime punishable by death!

Wang Yuan’er noticed their gazes and naturally understood that this woman was in charge. Was she Zhao Goudan’s so-called aunt?

While Wang Yuan’er was sizing up the woman, the woman was also sizing up Wang Yuan’er. She was just a young girl, the eldest daughter of a widow, not worth fearing.

Yes, when she came, she had already inquired. After Zhao Niu’s death, his son disappeared, and the house had been empty for a long time. She considered taking advantage of the Zhao family’s absence to move in. After all, Goudan was nowhere to be found, so she might as well live there herself.

Unexpectedly, when she arrived, she saw the house being repaired. Upon further inquiry, she found out that it was Wang Yuan’er who had paid for the repairs.

Hearing this, she initially wanted to ask Wang Yuan’er for clarification. Later, she heard that Goudan had entrusted the house to her, which made her suspicious. Was it really Goudan who entrusted it, or was Wang Yuan’er being greedy and trying to take over the house?

With this thought, she wasn’t in a hurry. Seeing the repairs, she thought it would be better to wait until the house was fixed and then move in with her family. They would have a new house to live in without spending any money. Wouldn’t that be better?

She thought it was a good idea and didn’t care whether the Wang family agreed or not. In her mind, she was Goudan’s aunt, and since Goudan was not around, it was only natural for her to live there. So, seeing the house repaired, she brought her family over. The house was indeed well-repaired.

“Who are you trying to fool? You’re the one forcibly entering a private residence! I am Goudan’s aunt, Madam Hu. I heard that my nephew was not at home, and some people with black hearts wanted to take over his property. Hmph, Goudan may have no parents, but he still has me, his aunt. If you think you can take over his house because he has no relatives, think again.” Madam Hu looked at Wang Yuan’er contemptuously. “Before this goes to court, I advise you to leave. This house is under my care for Goudan.”

“You, you shameless woman!” Wang Qing’er jumped up in anger, pointing at her and cursing, “You’re the one trying to take over the house. This house belongs to the Wang family.”

“Listen, everyone, listen! This is clearly the Zhao family’s house, but she insists it’s hers. Hey, girl, are you Goudan’s wife or his maid? How dare you say this house belongs to the Wang family?” Madam Hu sneered, her words becoming more vulgar, causing the people around her to laugh.

“You…” Wang Qing’er, hearing the insinuation, grabbed the shoulder pole and was about to hit her.

Wang Yuan’er stopped her, glaring coldly at Madam Hu. She had seen many shameless people, but this woman was particularly good at twisting the truth.

“You foul-mouthed woman, I advise you to use salt to clean your mouth before going out. Your foul breath is disgusting.” Wang Yuan’er, furious, laughed coldly. “You say you’re Goudan’s aunt. Do you have any proof? Who knows you? Did you come to mourn when Uncle Zhao passed away? Everyone, tell me, has anyone seen this person before? Is she here to deceive us?”