The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

Lu Linlang said nothing and started beating with a stick.

The stick hit Lu Zhan's body, making him scream in pain, especially his hands, which were swollen.

"I let you gamble, I let you learn your lesson. Your hands are itching so badly, so I'll treat them. Today I want to see if you dare to continue gambling!"

Seeing Lu Zhan lying on the ground crying out in pain, everyone around her was frightened by her aura and retreated to the side.

The young man who had just instigated Lu Zhan wanted to escape, but was stopped by Yun Yu.

"Kid, where are you going? You're the one who instigated my brother to come to the casino. Tell me, who are you from? What's your purpose in instigating a ten-year-old to gamble?"

"I, I didn't instigate anyone. He just wanted to come here on his own." The young man was a little scared and explained quickly.

"Chen Dong, didn't you say that coming to the gambling house could help me make money to save up a dowry for my sister?"

Hearing his friend's denial, Lu Zhan stopped howling and asked in confusion, didn't you say before that we share happiness and difficulties together?

"When did I say that, Lu Zhan, you shouldn't slander others."

Just as the two were arguing, the owner of the gambling house received the news and came to them.

"Miss Lu, this is a gambling house, not a martial arts arena. Please don't disturb us while we're doing business."

"I don't know what the owner meant by disrupting your business. I didn't even know the Daqi Law stated that men under the age of fifteen could enter a gambling house and gamble, and even use the house bestowed by the emperor as gambling stakes."

This time she was not only trying to teach her brother a lesson, she also wanted the people in the gambling house to return the house deed. Otherwise, if Lu Zhan walked out of this door today, he would be reported to the emperor. He actually dared to use the house given by the emperor to gamble, which was a capital crime.

When the abbot saw that she came prepared, he immediately put away his carelessness, knowing that she wanted to get the house deed back this time.

"Although the Daqi laws don't stipulate this, your brother took the initiative to walk into the gambling house and it was he who took the initiative to take out the property deed to gamble. This matter has nothing to do with our gambling house. We are only doing business with this person."

The abbot pointed at the young man who had just instigated Lu Zhan, and Lu Linlang also looked up. When the young man saw the looks in their eyes, his body trembled.

"Since the monastery owner says so, let's wait for the prefect to come and make the decision. I have sent someone to the government office to file a complaint. Someone instigated my ten-year-old brother to use the house given by the emperor to gamble, and no one stopped him."

She did not panic, nor did she beat or scold the young man. Instead, she moved a stool to Yunyi and sat down steadily.

When the monastery owner heard that even the prefect had been invited, he immediately sent someone to invite the boss over.

"Sir, my cousin is only ten years old. Someone instigated him to gamble and he lost his family's house." Yunxi's voice was heard, and the one who came with it was the prefect of the capital.

When the prefect heard that a young man had come to file a complaint, and that it concerned the house bestowed by the emperor, he was so frightened that he stood up immediately.

If someone really used the emperor's gift to gamble under the feet of the emperor, where would the royal dignity be placed? If he was blamed, wouldn't he, as the prefect, have failed to fulfill his duties and would surely be angered by the emperor.

Lu Linlang stood up and saluted the prefect. The people around him were frightened and huddled aside when they saw that the prefect had actually come.

"What exactly happened? Is there anyone who knows the situation who can tell me the whole story?" The prefect's voice was filled with anger. The monastery owner was a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Miss Lu explain the whole story clearly.

"Sir, this is what happened. My brother was instigated to go to a gambling house. Someone asked him to gamble with the house given by the emperor. He lost to the gambling house. When I found out, I beat him up.

I also told the gambling house that according to the rules, children under the age of fifteen are not allowed to gamble in the gambling house, but the owner said that they were not dealing with my brother, but with this young man.

I asked you to come here today to find out the reason and put an end to this farce."

"Daqi's laws do prohibit children under the age of fifteen from entering gambling houses. If they gamble in a gambling house, it doesn't count.

And this man, whose family are you from? Tell me your name. I want to see who is actually instigating others to use the house bestowed by the Emperor to gamble."

"Sir, I was just joking with Lu Zhan. Who knew he was really going to gamble? Did he gamble on his own, or did he say he was underage and asked me to cover for him? It's really none of my business."

Lu Zhan had just felt betrayed by his friends, and now he was stabbed in the back repeatedly. He limped to his feet and pointed at him with trembling hands.

"Since you both insist on your own opinions, then follow me to the court. The gambling den will also come with you regarding the gambling with the imperial gift."

"Sir, why are you so aggressive? I think this matter can be resolved into a small one without damaging the royal dignity."

At this time, a young man arrived. He was fanning himself with a very imposing manner. When the owner of the monastery saw him, he bowed and called out, "Boss."

"So it's Prince Rui. Since you say so, why don't we just end this here? I wonder what your opinion is?"

Prince Rui is the real owner of this gambling house. Every profitable business in the capital must have someone behind it, otherwise they would have been targeted long ago.

Prince Rui is the younger brother of the current emperor, and he loves making money the most.

"In my opinion, it is indeed wrong to gamble with the gifts bestowed by the Emperor. This is a crime of great disrespect. If my brother finds out, we will all be in trouble.

How about we both take a step back and we return the title deed to you, but the rest of the gambling money was also your own will. Although Daqi has clear regulations, the rules are fixed, but people are alive. What do you think?"

Prince Rui looked smiling, but Lu Linlang remembered many rumors about how this prince was hypocritical and had put people to death.

"Your Highness, what you said makes sense. I was simply too worried that my brother would gamble away the house he was given by the Emperor, so I came here in a moment of desperation to teach him a lesson. If I have disturbed the gambling den, Your Highness, please forgive me."

Meeting this prince now is like an egg hitting a stone, which is not a wise move. As a former slave, she knows how to judge the situation.

"Then it's settled. Come, return the title deeds to them." Seeing that she was so sensible, Prince Rui looked at her a few more times.

Lu Linlang seemed unaware of his gaze. She took the house deed, thanked the prefect, and left with her brothers.

"Interesting, the daughter of the Earl of Zhongyong doesn't seem as gentle and virtuous as the rumors say." Prince Rui said this with a smile as he watched them leave.

Lu Zhan didn't dare to be as naughty as usual at this moment, and limped away with his sister and cousin.

"Sister, why are you different from usual? You have never hit me before." Seeing that his sister stopped talking, Lu Zhan started to act like an old man again.

"I spoiled you in the past, that's why you made such a big mistake and almost dragged our family into an irretrievable situation. This is what you deserve. If you continue to be like this in the future, I will continue to beat you."