On that day, Yan Wanwan's document of severing her relationship with the family was posted on the streets. Once the news was announced, it immediately caused an uproar among the people.

Some accused her of disregarding etiquette and refusing to acknowledge her biological parents, an act of treason. Even if the Lu family hadn't raised her, the debt of their genealogy was as heavy as Mount Tai. Furthermore, her ability to marry into the general's mansion was entirely due to her status as a daughter of the Lu family, and she deserved severe punishment.

However, many also felt that her move was quite wise. After entering the Lu family, she had been repeatedly framed and accused. Although she had suffered no substantial harm, it wasn't because the Lu family showed mercy, but rather because of her own skill. Such a vain attempt to harm one's own family was unacceptable. As the saying goes, a loving mother is a filial son. If the elders lacked compassion, why should the children be foolishly filial?

Unexpectedly, another announcement appeared shortly afterwards, in which Yan Wanwan unilaterally declared that she had no blood relationship with the Lu family, and warned the Lu family not to spread rumors or cause trouble, otherwise she would report to the authorities and let the government punish them for the crime of falsely accusing the county lord.

Everyone was stunned by this. The old-fashioned people who had spoken up for the Lu family were filled with righteous indignation and went straight to Lu Zhengping, urging him to expose Yan Wanwan so that she would learn how to be a good child.

Lu Zhengping was so furious at Yan Wanwan's barrage of sarcasm that he lost all reason. He thought resentfully, "Since she can't serve me, I'd rather perish with her than let her monopolize the county lord's wealth and splendor."

So, this group of people marched towards the general's mansion in a menacing manner, and curious people along the way joined in, all wanting to witness the farce of the dispute among the dignitaries.

However, although they came with great momentum, they were stopped by a word from the doorman as soon as they arrived at the door of the general's mansion.

The concierge was courteous and humble, asking softly, "You all keep claiming that my wife is your biological daughter, but I'm wondering if you have any proof? Whether it's a token or some other piece of evidence of identity, please show it to me."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhengping and Chen Mei'e looked at each other in surprise.

Lu Zhengping frowned and said, "Without these things, can't we prove that she is my daughter? When we found her that day, we had already found evidence to prove her identity. Why bother with this unnecessary effort now?"

The concierge calmly responded, "Lord Lu, that's not right. If you can't produce evidence, wouldn't that be tantamount to falsely claiming kinship? Back then, when our general was ill, you couldn't bear to see your beloved daughter suffer in marriage to him, so you found another woman from outside and insisted she was your own daughter, simply marrying her off as a substitute. As for the exact tactics used, perhaps only Heaven, Earth, and you know, but we have no way of knowing."

At this point, the concierge sneered, his words filled with sarcasm, "Even so, you still dare to insist that my wife is your biological daughter? Who would have such bad intentions towards their own daughter?"

Lu Zhengping's face flushed immediately, and he argued loudly, "I let her marry into the general's mansion so that she could enjoy wealth and glory. Isn't this for her own good?"

The concierge remained unmoved, but in an instant, terror crossed his face. He stared at them intently and blurted out, "Are you planning to harm the General's Mansion? Could it be that you are a spy from another country, intent on discrediting the General's Mansion so that when they attack us in the future, we will be left without a defense, forcing our people to flee their homes and suffer unspeakably?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the situation escalated instantly, rising from a personal grudge to a level concerning the country.

The people seemed to wake up in an instant, and their eyes were full of scrutiny and suspicion when they looked at the two of them.

"Lord Lu and his family were transferred to Jingzhao from other places. Could it be true as the concierge said...?"

"It's hard to say. Look at their behavior. They don't have the manners of us Jingzhao people at all."

Seeing that people's discussions were becoming more and more absurd, those old-fashioned people who stuck to the old ways quickly slipped away.

Only Lu Zhengping and Chen Mei'e were left. They were speechless and hurriedly waved their hands to deny: "We are definitely not spies."

The concierge simply said, "Oh! Then why do you insist on pestering my young lady? Do you have any evidence?"

In a nutshell, if you don't have evidence, get out.

Lu Zhengping was so angry at this rhetorical question that he roared, "Of course I do!"

The doorman's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said quickly, "That's great! It just so happens that all the elders and villagers in this city are here. Sir Lu, please produce the evidence so that everyone can know that you are not making random accusations."

The crowd around also echoed: "Bring out the evidence!"

Lu Zhengping's eyes were fixed on Chen Mei'e. He knew in his heart that it was Chen Mei'e who left the evidence.

However, at this moment, Chen Mei'e's face was full of panic and regret. She hesitated and hesitated for a long time before she stammered, "Master! I..."

Lu Zhengping asked anxiously, "Where's the evidence?"

Chen Mei'e lowered her head helplessly and whispered, "It's been dealt with."

It turned out that after taking Yan Wanwan back, all of Yan Wanwan's behaviors touched the bottom line of Lu Zhengping and Chen Mei'e, and the two hated her to the core.

Out of concern, Chen Mei'e suggested destroying the evidence that Yan Wanwan was their daughter, thinking that if Yan Wanwan caused any scandal in the future, they could avoid being implicated by claiming that they had found the wrong person.

Lu Zhengping stared at her with his eyes wide open, and roared, "Who allowed you to handle this?"

Chen Mei'e lowered her head deeply, thinking to herself that the disaster star was not welcome to begin with, so she must destroy the evidence as soon as possible.

The concierge asked bluntly, "Is there one? So many people are waiting! Can you please not waste their time?"

Being mocked by the doorman, Lu Zhengping felt a dull pain in his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. He pointed his finger at the doorman and cursed, "You are simply unreasonable and unreasonable!"

"Oh? So it seems you can't produce any evidence. In that case..."

The doorman clapped his hands together, and the crisp applause instantly broke the silence.

In an instant, the general's mansion was like a raging tide bursting through a dam. More than ten soldiers filed out and surrounded them tightly in an instant.

The soldiers moved swiftly, captured the two men, and escorted them directly to the government office.

"What are you doing? Let me go, now!"

Lu Zhengping and Chen Mei'e struggled and shouted, but they were powerless to resist and were eventually driven by the soldiers a hundred meters away from the general's mansion.

Inside the palace, the emperor held his head in his hands, frowning. The splitting headache felt like fine needles constantly piercing his brain.

At this time, bursts of loud shouting came from outside the hall, disturbing everyone.

The emperor shouted angrily, "Little Wu, what is Lu Zhengping crying and howling outside?"

Eunuch Wu hurried forward and cautiously reported, "Your Majesty, Lord Lu said he would sue County Master Yan Wanwan for disrespecting her elders and breaking off relations with her family."

"Yan Wanwan? The Great Xia Kingdom is known for its filial piety. How dare she act like this? Revoke her title of County Master immediately!"

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

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