So satisfying! The Great Demon King wiped out everyone equally!

Madam Fang paced back and forth in the room, her chest heaving violently. This Yun Muqing was truly a troublesome character. However, now that she had married into the Fang family, she shouldn't think she could escape her grasp so easily.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then sat back in her chair. A hint of malice flashed in her eyes as she said sharply, "Hmph, she won't come to see me. Once Hong'er's body returns, let's see where she can hide!"

She paused, then waved her hand impatiently at Granny Zhang and the others, saying, "You can all go now. Once Hong'er's body arrives, she'll have no choice but to come out. I want to see if she really dares to bear the stigma of disrespecting her husband and being unfilial to her mother-in-law!"

Granny Zhang and the others felt as if they had been granted a pardon and quickly slunk away.

"Mother, are you just going to let that bitch Yun Muqing off so easily? Look at my face, she beat me up like this! How am I supposed to go out in public? I'm afraid I won't be able to show my face to anyone for months!"

Fang Yuwan covered her face, shouting angrily, her eyes burning with rage, as if she would tear Yun Muqing to pieces at any moment!

Looking at her daughter's swollen cheeks, Madam Fang felt heartbroken and said helplessly, "Wan'er, you must not provoke Yun Muqing again. After all, she is your sister-in-law in name only. Besides, this household is already dirt poor and everyone is relying on her dowry to make a living."

If you can cultivate a good relationship with her, won't all that dowry be ours? Most of the shops in the capital belong to the Yun family. From now on, whatever you want, just ask her.

Upon hearing her mother's words, Fang Yuwan couldn't help but recall the chests full of dowry that Yun Muqing had brought home when she married into the family. She felt a pang of sadness as she realized that she hadn't bought any new clothes or jewelry in a long time.

She gritted her teeth and said resentfully, "I understand, Mother!" But her eyes revealed a hint of resentment and greed.

Meanwhile, at Shangqing Courtyard, Canglan had already ordered people to pack up all of Fang Yuhong's belongings and throw them in the courtyard.

This behavior was noticed by Zhihua, the first-class maidservant beside Fang Yuhong, who immediately felt dissatisfied.

She swayed her hips, her face showing arrogance and disdain, and said sarcastically, "Miss Yun, these are all our General's belongings. What right do you have to throw them out? Your actions show a complete disregard for the General!"

Cang Lan picked up the tea that Lian Qiao had just brewed, took a small sip, and looked at her with eyes as cold as stars. He didn't even glance at Zhi Hua, but simply said to Lian Qiao, "Lian Qiao, someone seems to be a bit unruly."

Lian Qiao immediately understood. She rubbed her hands together, her eyes gleaming with excitement, and approached Zhihua step by step, saying, "You lowly servant, how dare you be so disrespectful to our young lady!"

Upon seeing this, Zhihua took a step back, a hint of panic on her face, but she still tried to remain calm and said, "What right do you have to hit me? I am a first-class maidservant by the general's side. What right do you have to punish me?"

However, the lowly maids around them had already witnessed the power of the guards brought by Canglan, and they were all so frightened that they hid to the side, not daring to make a sound, and no one dared to stand up for Zhihua.

Lian Qiao sneered and gave a wink to the two maids beside her. The two maids immediately rushed forward, grabbed Zhihua, and Lian Qiao began to beat her mercilessly, each blow landing solidly, leaving red marks on Zhihua's face instantly.

Lian Qiao stopped after striking her thirty times. She shook her slightly numb hands, looked at Cang Lan, and respectfully asked, "Miss, shall we continue?"

"No need for now. Go and gather all the servants in this courtyard."

"Yes."

Before long, all the maids and servants in the courtyard, from the lowest-ranking maids to the highest-ranking servants, as well as the kitchen helpers, stood trembling before Cang Lan.

Cang Lan stood up, her eyes sweeping over the crowd with an air of authority, and slowly said, "Listen carefully, I'm giving you two choices today."

Firstly, you can leave this courtyard and find a new job; I will not stop you.

Secondly, if you choose to stay, you must follow me with utmost loyalty. If you dare to disobey me in the slightest, as your mistress, disciplining one or two disobedient servants will be a piece of cake.

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable sense of oppression that sent chills down one's spine.

The servants exchanged glances, weighing the pros and cons. Soon, the first-class and second-class maids all went back to pack their belongings and leave.

She was about to move, including Zhihua.

Canglan's gaze immediately fell on Zhihua. She narrowed her eyes slightly and said coldly, "Apart from you, you were so arrogant just now, it seems you didn't take me seriously at all."

Zhihua turned pale with fright, her legs went weak, and she knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly and begging for forgiveness: "Madam, I was wrong! I was truly blind to your greatness, please forgive me this time!"

Canglan didn't speak, but just looked at her quietly.

Seeing that Canglan remained unmoved, Zhihua became even more flustered. Suddenly, as if she had remembered something, she hurriedly said, "Madam, this servant knows a general's secret. Please spare my life, Madam. This servant is willing to tell you this secret!"

Cang Lan raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest in his eyes, and asked, "Oh? What secret? Tell me."

Zhihua wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her swollen face filled with terror, and stammered, "Madam, that day when I was serving the General in the study, I overheard the General and Miss Lin Shuang'er having several private conversations in the study... and it seemed that their relationship was quite close."

Canglan thought it was some important news, so she gave a soft "hmm" and remained silent.

Lian Qiao immediately understood, stepped forward, and said to Zhi Hua, "Alright, our young lady is magnanimous and will spare you this time. Now get lost!"

Zhihua felt as if she had been granted a pardon, kowtowed several times, and left with profuse thanks.

At this time, only a few maids remained in the courtyard.

As soon as Zhihua left, Lianqiao quickly stepped forward, her face full of indignation. "Miss, that lowly maid was so rude just now. According to the rules of our manor, it wouldn't be too much to beat her to death! If you let her go so easily, won't you just let her become even more arrogant in the future?"

Canglan looked in the direction Zhihua had left, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with a deep light, and said slowly:

"The Fang family is dirt poor right now, and they probably won't even have the money to pay the maids' wages this month. If they want to leave, let them go. Anyway, if they stay in this mansion, all that awaits them is to be sold off."