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"If Master Wan and Madam Wan insist on stopping us, then I must suspect that something has gone wrong with my elder sister in your household. If we involve the authorities and request an inspection of your residence..."
The rest of the statement was unnecessary; everyone present was intelligent enough to understand the implied threat in Liu Yi's words.
If the matter were left to the authorities, regardless of right or wrong, it would not end well for anyone involved.
"You..." Madam Wan's face turned crimson. How dare he threaten her? Yet, she found herself somewhat intimidated by his words.
Although the Wan family held a high status, the common people had always avoided conflict with officials. No matter how wealthy they were, they could not withstand a single word from someone in power.
Left with no choice, Madam Wan chose to compromise. She sent a glance toward a clever maid who quietly slipped away from the crowd and hurried off.
However, their actions did not escape Liu Yi's notice.
Several guards calmly followed behind Madam Wan and Master Wan, strolling into Wan Mansion as if they were in their own backyard, completely uninterested in its internal structure but exuding an air of leisure.
Madam Wan and Wandehai were infuriated, wishing they could throw these people out after giving them a good beating.
But the guards trained by Wan Mansion were merely ordinary servants; they could not possibly compare to someone like Liu Yi, who clearly had martial prowess.
"Our elder sister is here. If Wan Mansion cannot accommodate her, we can take her back," Liu Yi stated firmly. At this point, there was no way to resolve the situation amicably; Liu Qingzhi could no longer remain here.
Meanwhile, in the dilapidated courtyard where Liu Qingzhi was located, two maids hurriedly prepared her for the day: "Aunt Liu, your luck has returned! Sir and Madam specifically instructed us to dress you up."
The two maids spoke as sweetly as honey, but to Liu Qingzhi's ears, it sounded utterly sarcastic.
Ha! She let out a cold laugh, allowing the two maids to dress her up like a doll.
The sudden and overwhelming change made her think deeply. With Madam Wan's personality, it was impossible for her to change her nature. She wished she could die immediately, yet she was unwilling to let her escape so easily.
Then there was only one possibility, wasn't there?
She used a silver earring to ask a maid to deliver a message for her, promising that if the person she sought truly arrived, the other gold earring would also be hers.
Such a huge monetary temptation was impossible for the maid to refuse. Her eyes gleamed with greed as she looked at the shining jewelry.
Suddenly, Liu Qingzhi's lips trembled. Could this all be real?
Was she really saved? After nearly half a year of torment, sleepless nights filled with nightmares, it felt endless and inescapable.
The two maids were quick on their feet; those people were almost there. Aunt Liu must not be seen like this. One of them rolled her eyes and smiled, saying, "Congratulations, Aunt Liu! This is the outfit specially prepared for you by the lady. Please change into it quickly."
However,
The so-called tailored clothes looked like a sack draped over Liu Qingzhi's emaciated body, revealing the cleaned-up version of Liu Qingzhi.
Her hair was dry and yellow; even after being tidied up, it remained messy. Her eye sockets were sunken, her lips chapped, and the thick cotton clothing could not hide her bony frame.
The sound of slaps seemed to echo in the air, making the maids doubt their own words in an instant.
"Uh, um, we didn't know your size; it's our fault."
In the past, such maids would have been dragged out for punishment. But now?
Everything she had once done to others was now happening to her, as if all her strength had been drained away. Her heart felt like it was full of holes, like that of an elderly person.
"Get up; aren't you supposed to hurry and tidy up?" she said calmly.
The two maids were stunned for a moment, as if they had heard something unbelievable. The usually arrogant Aunt Liu actually did not punish them?
Was the sun rising from the west?
After a stick of incense's time, they finished dressing and approached with smiles, saying, "We still need to trouble Aunt Liu to move to another courtyard."
After all, they had come in with great momentum. If things really escalated into a fight, it would be...
Just thinking about it sent shivers down their spines.
Madam Wan walked very slowly, really slowly. They tried their best to slow down Liu Yi and the others' pace to give the maids enough time.
So much so that Liu Yi didn't know how to remind them.
As they passed through a garden, a maid suddenly ran up beside the snail-paced Madam Wan and whispered a few words to her. Madam Wan's tense expression visibly changed.
"Um, I'm sorry, but my body just can't walk fast; I’m really delaying your time." However, after that, Madam Wan was no longer as nervous as before.
Liu Yi knew without thinking that the other party had already made corresponding arrangements. But it didn’t matter; as long as they could rescue Liu Qingzhi today, the rest could be dealt with later.
Eventually, the group stopped at a secluded courtyard deep within. The courtyard was about a hundred square meters large and was planted with unknown flowers.
From the outside, this courtyard looked quite nice, but the footprints on the ground? Liu Yi expressed doubt.
"Inside is Aunt Liu's residence. Do we need to accompany you?"
At this moment, Madam Wan was full of confidence. Everything was in order; she was not afraid of Liu Yi and the others finding any faults.
A few men stepped inside when suddenly the door swung open. A girl in a light yellow long skirt pushed the door open. From bottom to top, she wore exquisite embroidered shoes with playful patterns made from high-quality fabric, paired with delicate designs and dark colors.
She appeared to be a pampered eldest sister, but...
Looking further up, her complexion was waxy yellow, her eyes lifeless, and her hair dry and yellowed. The entire person exuded an aura of decay from within.
Seeing a tough guy like Liu Yi makes one feel a pang of sadness.
At just over a decade old, he has been worn down like this; the feeling is simply overwhelming.
If it weren't for sheer desperation, how could one possibly seek help from Liu Qingxi during the New Year?
The man suddenly turned around, his eyes wide open like copper bells: "Master Wan, Madam Wan, it seems my elder sister's life in your residence is not as imagined."
After a pause, Liu Yi continued, "I have come this time under the orders of the young lady, and I must take my sister back home."
"What?" Madam Wan was utterly stunned. Take her back?
"No way! Liu Qingxi is already part of our Wan Mansion; how can you just take her away?" Both sides were very firm, especially on matters like this.
Liu Yi sneered, "If I hadn't come today, who knows if I would be facing my sister's corpse."
"I won't make it difficult for you. The expenses for my sister in Wan Mansion will be borne entirely by our young lady!" He made this promise with a firm voice!
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