Chapter 7: Father Wants to Be Ugly Again

How can a two-legged person catch up with a four-legged animal? Not to mention someone like Luo Yujue, a bookish man with no physical strength. In the blink of an eye, the little yellow dog disappeared.

"Beast, come out!"

"Beast..."

Luo Yujue stood where the little yellow dog had vanished and shouted, feeling dizzy and wanting to faint.

"Father, please don't get yourself worked up!"

"Father, sister didn't mean it. It's all from years ago, and no one knows about it. Please don't get yourself worked up."

Madam Er and Luo Ying hurried over to comfort Luo Yujue.

The three aunts and their daughters also came to comfort her.

"Sister, I'm begging you. Father has been worried about state affairs recently and can't sleep at night. He's already weak, so please just admit your mistake."

"Yeah, you, how could you intentionally upset your father?"

"Second Miss, Father always dotes on you. Just admit your mistake."

"Haha!" Luo Qianqian laughed without any restraint.

Why were they all blaming her when she hadn't done anything wrong?

"Rebellious girl!"

Hearing her laughter, Luo Yujue felt even more angry.

"My face is going to be ruined by you."

Ruined? How could she not have realized that her father valued his reputation the most? She should let him make a fool of himself first!

As Luo Yujue approached her step by step, she calculated the timing. When he was three steps away from her, Luo Qianqian made her move again, causing Luo Yujue to step on a pebble and sit down again.

Is there something wrong with this ground? Why does Father keep sitting on it?

Seeing everyone's expressions, Luo Yujue wished she could disappear. This cursed girl must have done something.

As Luo Qianqian approached Luo Yujue, she said, "Oh, look at you all. How can you not think to bring a chair for Father? It's not good for him to keep sitting on the ground."

Then, she squatted in front of Luo Yujue and said in a low voice, "Father, do you want to make a fool of yourself again?"

"You... Is it you?"

Trembling, Luo Yujue pointed at Luo Qianqian, unable to speak.

She was securely tied up. How could she have done anything?

"It's me, Father!"

Luo Qianqian admitted without hesitation.

"You..." Luo Yujue felt her vision darken and her blood surge, feeling like she was about to faint.

"You rebellious girl, at such a young age, you already know how to seduce men. Why didn't you just die outside this time? Coming back is embarrassing."

Madam Er, agitated, comforted Luo Yujue while speaking.

She was also driven by anger and didn't think before speaking.

"Mother, don't you always treat the children in the mansion as your own? Do you also wish for your eldest daughter to die outside? Or do you not consider us non-biological children as human beings at all?"

"You..."

Madam Er was about to retort but was stopped by Luo Ying's quick action.

If Madam Er said she treated the non-biological children as her own, then she would wish for Luo Ying to die outside. If she said she didn't want Luo Ying to die outside, then she didn't consider the non-biological children as human beings. No matter how she responded, it would be wrong.

The three aunts couldn't help but look at Madam Er. What Luo Qianqian said was the truth. In the eyes of outsiders, she was virtuous and kind, but only they knew how strict she was with the non-biological children.

"You... you rebellious girl."

Madam Er suddenly understood and could only say this in anger. Her face turned as if she had eaten something foul.

Luo Ying comforted Madam Er and then knelt in front of Luo Qianqian with a thud.

"Sister, I'm begging you. Please admit your mistake. Father has always been in poor health, and Grandmother is old. Don't cause any more trouble."

This kneeling showed her concern for her father and her filial piety.

"Sister, please get up quickly!"

Madam Er, who was most fond of Luo Ying, immediately tried to pull her up.

"I can't bear to see Eldest Sister like this!" Luo Qianqian said as she avoided Luo Ying and turned to the others. "Eldest Sister has always advised me to admit my mistake, but I haven't done anything wrong. What should I admit? Father, you have always treated your children equally and taught them diligently. The children from the mansion are all outstanding, especially Eldest Sister, who is unparalleled in her musical skills. Everyone praises her!

But under the same upbringing and the same food in the mansion, how could the daughters turn out so differently? Father, have you ever thought about this?

Since childhood, you have hired the best tutors for the mansion. Eldest Sister's musical skills, Second Brother's knowledge, if it weren't for the tutors, how could they have learned?

I have been in this mansion since birth and have never been outside. The tutors were also arranged by Mother. If there was no teaching, how could I have learned those dirty things?

Father, I no longer have a mother. I know you are a high-ranking official and have no time to take care of me. I don't dare to ask for more, I just hope you will cherish me and give me a place to stay. In the future, I will repay all the expenses you have spent on me."

As Luo Qianqian spoke, she emitted a strange radiance, which made everyone quiet and listen to her words.

"You... you rebellious girl, how can you compare to Ying'er? You are simply delusional."

"Yes, mother, I naturally cannot compare to my elder sister. She is your biological daughter, while I, as the legitimate daughter, am just a pitiful child without a mother. You can hit me or scold me as you wish.

In winter, when I wanted to eat fish, you made me lie on ice to beg for carp. When the weather got hot in summer, you made me fan you, and even made me chop wood and fetch water. Otherwise, you wouldn't give me any food. Even when I had to ask a doctor to treat my younger brother, people accused me of seducing the doctor. Is that true?"

"You... you're talking nonsense!"

Madam Er was suddenly flustered. This despicable girl actually claimed that she arranged for someone to teach her those dirty things. How could the master and the old madam look at her now? How would others view her as the mistress of the prime minister's residence?

"Nonsense? Three years ago, I was only nine years old. How could a nine-year-old child know about those dirty things? Tell me!"

With this shout, Luo Qianqian directly frightened Madam Er, causing her to fall to the ground.

"Mother!" Luo Yingfen quickly helped Madam Er up, signaling her to calm down.

"Yu Xiuzhi!"

A hoarse voice came, and then the old madam, supported by her personal maid, walked over. After careful grooming, the old madam looked dignified and elegant, but her gentle face was now filled with anger.

Although she understood the meaning behind the maid's words, she didn't want to repeat the mistakes of the past. She had been paying attention to the situation here and hurried over to support Luo Qianqian upon hearing about the change in the situation.

Seeing the old madam, Luo Qianqian inexplicably felt warm in her heart. Her grandmother had come to support her.

She never addressed Madam Er by her full name unless she was angry. Except for the time when the original mistress passed away, this was the first time in so many years.

The memory of the last time was still vivid. Madam Er was so scared that she immediately knelt down and stammered, "Mother, daughter-in-law..."

"Xiuzhi!"

Luo Yujue's gaze shifted from Luo Qianqian to his lawful wife.

"Xiuzhi, is what Luo'er said true?"

At this point, even if they were to punish this rebellious girl, it would be of no use. It was better to investigate the truth, as it's hard to silence the multitude.