Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them

"Qiu Li, did you really ask Xiao He to tell you yesterday that you agreed to play the pipa and accompany the prefect at his banquet?"

There was a hint of barely perceptible excitement and anticipation in Yang's mother's voice.

You should know that Liang Qiuli is the top courtesan of their Xianle Pavilion, but she has always been aloof and only willing to play for the literati who come to the pavilion. She never easily participates in banquets of the powerful and wealthy, let alone the banquets of the prefect.

Having made the rare decision to attend, she naturally wouldn't let Bai Xia bully anyone.

Liang Qiuli smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with a confidence and composure she had never shown before, and said.

"Of course, I will definitely keep my promise to Mother Yang. However, Bai Xia, Mother will have to discipline her properly. It's alright if she doesn't know the rules in front of me."

But if one were to attend the prefect's banquet and misbehave, damaging the reputation of Xianle Pavilion, that would be a serious matter.

Mother Yang's eyes instantly turned cold as she looked at Bai Xia, who stood silently to the side, her tone carrying a threat.

"Qiu Li is right, Bai Xia. Xianle Pavilion won't miss you. If you can't even tell the difference between what's important and what's not, then I have no reason to keep you here."

After speaking, Yang's mother paused for a few seconds, noticing that Bai Xia's face was gradually turning as pale as paper and the unease in her eyes.

“Aunt Yang, I know I was wrong.”

Bai Xia was extremely unwilling to accept this, and even clenched her fists tightly in her sleeves, but she still continued to admit her mistakes.

"Aunt Yang, it's getting late, I should head out now."

Looking at the sky outside, Liang Qiuli knew it was getting late and if she delayed any longer, she might not be able to meet the Xuanwu General. So she interjected at the right time.

As for going to Baiyun Temple, she asked Xiaohe to tell her yesterday. She had already asked for permission when she agreed to attend the prefect's banquet, and Mother Yang had also agreed.

"Then hurry back and come back quickly, so that you can prepare well for the prefect's banquet when you return."

Mother Yang used her face-changing magic again, smiling broadly at Liang Qiuli, and even helped her onto the carriage.

After Liang Qiuli left, Yang's mother pulled Bai Xia aside.

"Bai Xia, although you are not as beautiful as Qiu Li, your dancing skills are quite good. So as long as you behave properly, you will have the opportunity to attend the prefect's banquet."

Mother Yang's approach was a combination of harsh punishment and sweet treat; she understood the importance of applying both kindness and strictness.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xia felt that Yang's mother had treated her that way because Liang Qiuli was there, and that it was all Liang Qiuli's fault. Therefore, her anger towards Yang's mother subsided considerably, and she slightly curtsied and said.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mom. Bai Xia will practice diligently and live up to your expectations."

……

Meanwhile, at the Yangzhou Prefectural Government Office.

"General Lu, are you sure you have enough men? Why don't you wait until the people from Jinling arrive before you wipe out the bandits?"

Prefect Li of Yangzhou looked worried as he gazed at the renowned Xuanwu General before him. Although he knew the general was invincible, he couldn't help but feel uneasy about the bandits who had been giving him headaches for years.

Moreover, if anything were to happen to the general on his territory, not only would he lose his official position, but he might even lose his life.

"It's been two years since Jinling sent anyone. Do you think you can get someone to come this time by going to invite them?"

Besides, while I, the general, can wait, the people of Yangzhou cannot. Mountain bandits are rampant, frequently descending the mountains to plunder, causing widespread fear and anxiety. I, the general, cannot stand idly by.

Lu Jingyan's expression was serious, and his tone was resolute and unwavering.

"General Lu, please be careful. I await good news here. If..."

Lord Li also reminded him that if they were outmatched, they could retreat, but when he thought that this general had fought his way back from the battlefield, and that he didn't need to be taught these principles, he swallowed back his unfinished words.

"Ling Fei, let's go."

Lu Jingyan nodded, called to the guard beside him, and strode outside.

Ling Fei responded immediately and followed closely behind Lu Jingyan.