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"I can't let you take this money. If you ever have the chance, keep it and go out to make a living. It's all our Lu family's fault for dragging you down."

As the old lady spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. She never expected that, especially during such a difficult time, the person she could rely on would be a young girl.

“Mother-in-law, my husband has already agreed, how can you still be so confused? Besides, I have nowhere to go if I leave you.”

Song Qingqian sighed as she spoke.

"Alright, mother-in-law, let's not argue about this anymore. How is my sister-in-law? Did she wake up just now?"

The old lady shook her head, but she still insisted on pushing the purse to Song Qingqian. Song Qingqian understood and didn't say anything more, and put the purse away.

Suddenly the door was kicked open with a bang, and a soldier brandishing a whip cursed fiercely:

“Bring the person out before they’re even dead! You’ve been dawdling for so long, do you really think you’re the masters? If you don’t come out soon, I’ll beat you to death.”

"Let's go now!"

With a forced smile, Song Qingqian explained apologetically, "I'm sorry, my sister-in-law fainted due to excessive blood loss, which did cause some delay and trouble for you."

"Lu Yunqi, come and hug your sister-in-law."

"you…"

Seeing Lu Yunqi enter with a bruised and swollen face, walking unsteadily, Song Qingqian was so shocked she didn't know what to say. It was the old lady who sighed and explained:

“The officers and soldiers have already come over twice to urge me to open the door, but I kept delaying. When Yun Qi argued with the officers and soldiers, he was beaten.”

"It's alright, he's tough and gets beaten up all the time, it's nothing serious."

Lu Yunqi was already in so much pain that he was seeing stars, and his mother's words almost made him choke on his grievances.

How can these be the same? When you're beaten by the officials, they really beat you to death.

"Is it still possible? Should we ask Bei Mu to come and help?"

Song Qingqian said worriedly, fearing that he might hurt Bai Shi again.

"No, I can do it!"

Lu Yunqi snorted coldly and stepped forward to hug Bai Shi, at which point Bai Shi opened her eyes.

Her first reaction was to frantically touch her swollen belly, and only when she felt that the baby was still there did she feel relieved.

"No need, I can walk by myself..."

Bai got up and got off the bed. Song Qingqian quickly stepped forward to help her. At that moment, she noticed that there was no light in Bai's eyes, and she looked like a puppet that had lost its soul.

A short while later, all members of the Lu family were escorted out of the Marquis's residence by government soldiers.

The moment the heavy gate was sealed, the curtain fell on this once illustrious and prestigious family.

The two sisters, Lu Xieyue and Lu Lanyue, kept turning back, sobbing softly. At only thirteen years old, they couldn't understand why their home had vanished overnight…

The old matriarch coldly reminded them, "Go forward and don't look back. There's no turning back for the Lu family."

This court was already on the verge of decay and was not worth following. She even saw her eldest son one last time before he passed away.

Thinking of the Imperial Concubine… the Dowager was heartbroken. Last night, she was in the palace, just a few walls away, yet the old emperor wouldn't even let her see her daughter one last time…

"what…"

Little Yu'er was hit on the head by a rotten egg thrown at her. Instantly, her head became smelly and sticky, and a small bump appeared on it. She was so frightened that she burst into tears.

Song Qingqian glared fiercely at the man, then flicked a small stone, hitting him squarely on the forehead.

With a cry of pain, the man crouched down and disappeared into the vast crowd of people.

Song Qingqian walked to the old lady's side, bent down and picked up Xiao Yu'er, saying tenderly:

“Mother-in-law, give Xiaoyu to me. The road out of the city is still very long, and she can’t walk it. You and Lanyue can take care of Zhan’er.”

With Bei Mu and Lu Yunqi carrying Lu Jingchuan, she didn't need to worry about him. Now, the Bai family was too busy to take care of themselves and needed Lu Xieyue's support. Even if she wanted to help, she was powerless to do so.

The old lady sighed and nodded: "Don't carry her all the time. If she gets tired, let her get down and walk by herself."

"it is good!"

Song Qingqian reached out and patted Xiao Yu'er's back comfortingly. Xiao Yu'er then pitifully leaned on Song Qingqian's shoulder, choking back sobs and trembling.

"They are all bad people..."

"Yes, they are not only bad, but also ignorant."

Song Qingqian patiently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Yu'er. Your aunt will protect you from now on."

"Aunt, where was my father taken? Will he come back to find my brother and Yu'er?"

A three-year-old child has no concept of death. She only saw her father fall asleep and then he was taken away.

Song Qingqian's eyes suddenly stung with tears. She didn't know how to explain, and after a moment of silence, she nodded.

“Your father has gone to a very far place. If Yu’er misses her father, he will definitely visit Yu’er in her dreams.”

"really?"

"Yes, Auntie never lies."

Song Qingqian glanced indifferently at the crowded people, feeling utterly ironic. How many of them were the ones who had cheered and welcomed General Lu Jingchuan back to the capital just a few days ago?

Half an hour later, Zhang He led the Lu family to the West Wing Pavilion, where many exiles and wedding processions had already gathered.

Looking at Sun Wuyin's bruised and swollen face, Song Qingqian almost couldn't help but laugh. He deserved it.

"Wan'er, my poor daughter..."

Bai's parents rushed forward and embraced Bai Shi. Song Qingqian gently pushed Lu Yu'er away, deciding not to disturb their family's tender moment.

"Ke'er, what are you doing here? What happened to the Yu family?"

When Lu Yunqi saw Yu Ke'er, he immediately abandoned Lu Jingchuan and ran over, but before he could get close, he was coldly reprimanded and stopped by Yu's father.

“From now on, the Yu family and your Lu family will be sworn enemies. Don’t bother our Ke’er anymore, or I’ll beat you every time I see you.”

"Uncle, why is that?"

Lu Yunqi looked puzzled.

Yu's father snorted coldly and said, "Why? If it weren't for your Lu family being implicated, would our Yu family have been raided and exiled? You have incurred the wrath of the Emperor and implicated many families; you are the culprits."

“Uncle, there must be some misunderstanding. Ke’er and I are truly in love, and Aunt Xue herself gave her approval.”

Lu Yunqi hurriedly explained that although Ke'er was an illegitimate daughter, it did not affect their love at all.

"You want to be with Ke'er? Only if I'm dead!"

"uncle!"

Yu's father scolded, "Get out of here!"

Yu Ke'er nestled in Aunt Xue's arms, sobbing and trembling, not daring to look up at Lu Yunqi.

Lu Yunqi panicked completely. He turned around and quickly pulled the old lady over, urging her:

"Mother, please explain to Uncle that this has nothing to do with me. He can't stop Ke'er and me..."

Just as the old lady found a place to rest, Lu Yunqi suddenly pulled her forward, causing her to fall heavily to the ground.

"mother!"

"Mother-in-law, how are you?"

Song Qingqian pushed Lu Yunqi away, helped the old lady up, and coldly rebuked her:

"Lu Yunqi, what are you trying to do?"

Seeing the old lady fall, Lu Yunqi panicked and hurriedly explained, "Mother, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just wanted to..."

"What's the explanation? Was the exile of the Yu family the fault of the Lu family?"

Song Qingqian explained, "Even if they are related, haven't they enjoyed the Lu family's protection all these years? They turn their backs on us as soon as something happens. We're better off without relatives like that!"

"You're talking nonsense. My uncle is my mother's older brother. Even if the bones are broken, they're still connected. He was just saying that in a fit of anger. It'll be over after an explanation..."

Lu Yunqi's voice grew lower and lower; this matter could be easily resolved by downplaying it.