Before confiscating their property, they emptied the imperial city and exiled them!

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see it clearly.

The reason Zhou Min went to such lengths to drive Aunt Qian out of the house was simply out of extreme jealousy over Aunt Qian's favor with the family.

But this narrow-minded Zhou Min was unwilling to reveal her true, shameful thoughts deep inside.

Instead, they put on a sanctimonious facade, appearing to be only concerned with others.

She was eloquent and persuasive, weaving one seemingly respectable reason after another.

She attempted to deceive others, making them believe that everything she did stemmed from a sincere and kind heart.

Little did they know that behind it lay a heart twisted by jealousy and a sinister, unspeakable motive.

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After finishing her meal, Lin Xiaoxiao methodically picked up the little one's clothes that had been drying outside, carefully folded them, and put them into the carriage.

Just then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a mysterious purple figure suddenly stopping in front of her.

Filled with suspicion, Lin Xiaoxiao slowly raised her head, and what she saw was a strangely dressed woman.

The woman's clothes appeared simple and unadorned, but they exuded a certain extravagance and ostentation.

Judging from the woman's age, she was probably in her forties. Although the years had left some marks on her face, her charm was still undeniable.

Behind the woman followed a young maidservant with a face full of anxiety. When the maidservant's eyes met Lin Xiaoxiao's, Lin Xiaoxiao was surprised to catch a faint trace of apology in the depths of her eyes.

Despite having no clue as to the woman's intentions, Lin Xiaoxiao maintained a humble and polite attitude.

She asked softly, "Did this aunt come all the way here specifically to see me?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than something unexpected happened—the woman in front of her turned incredibly grim, as if her sore spot had been touched, and her anger was palpable.

However, after only a moment, the woman seemed to realize her lapse in composure. She quickly took a deep breath, tried her best to calm her surging emotions, and forced out a smile that looked worse than crying.

Lin Xiaoxiao was bewildered by this sudden change, completely unaware of what she had said wrong to elicit such a reaction from the other party.

Looking at the woman in front of him, whose behavior was strange and whose moods were unpredictable.

Lin Xiaoxiao muttered to herself: Could it be that this person is not mentally stable?

Thinking this, she didn't want to get entangled any further. She hurriedly packed up the remaining clothes and put them into the carriage, then turned to leave, no longer wanting to pay attention to this inexplicable woman.

However, just as she was about to turn and leave, the woman behind her spoke up.

The woman said softly, "Why do you harbor such hostility, young lady? I have come here with good intentions, and I only wish to offer you a sincere piece of advice."

Hearing this form of address, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Keep in mind that she already has two children, and even if she gets older, she's probably no more than 20 years old.

But the woman standing in front of me, no matter how you look at her, must be at least 40 years old.

How could she possibly call her "little sister"?

Could it be that because I called her "Auntie" just now, she misunderstood and thought I had ulterior motives and was full of malice?

Thinking of this, Lin Xiaoxiao slowly turned around, a faint smile on her face, but there was no smile in her beautiful eyes.

She parted her lips slightly and said slowly, "Auntie, please allow me to explain. First, I have absolutely no ill intentions towards you; second, to be honest, I have absolutely no interest in your so-called advice."

So please leave on your own. Otherwise, I'm afraid I might really lose my temper and grab a stick to chase you out the door!

That being said, it was clear to anyone with eyes that Lin Xiaoxiao was already burning with rage.

However, the woman standing in front of him seemed to be blind and oblivious to everything.

He said nonchalantly, "Hmph! I never expected that you, girl, would not only be so ambitious, but also completely ignorant of the most basic etiquette and manners!"

Upon hearing this, a chilling coldness instantly welled up in Lin Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes.

This strange woman, who appeared out of nowhere, immediately gave her a cold shoulder as soon as she arrived.

At this moment, the other party became even more audacious, daring to lecture her so openly!

Lin Xiaoxiao's anger flared instantly. Without hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped the woman's cheek hard with all her might.

With a sharp "snap," the woman's head suddenly tilted to one side.

After finishing, Lin Xiaoxiao asked coldly with a blank expression, "Now, you should shut up, right?"

Zhou Min, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned by the sudden slap. She covered her cheek with her hand, her face full of disbelief.

He stared straight at Lin Xiaoxiao in front of him, seemingly unable to understand why this seemingly weak woman would actually attack him.

The woman took a while to come to her senses, then screamed, "How dare you hit me! Do you know who I am?!"

Lin Xiaoxiao crossed her arms and replied disdainfully, "I don't care who you are. How can I tolerate you coming to me and making baseless accusations?"

At this moment, the maid who had been observing silently couldn't help but speak up: "Madam, our lady didn't mean any harm. Her words just now were unintentional."

Lin Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback. Was it an unintentional act?

In Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes, the woman's malice was blatantly obvious.

Lin Xiaoxiao snorted coldly, "If it was unintentional, why would you say such hurtful things?"

The woman covered her face, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly put on a wronged expression. "I meant well in reminding you."

Don't sacrifice your family for something that's ultimately unattainable.

Listening to the woman's rambling words, Lin Xiaoxiao could no longer hold back.

Are you out of your mind? Do I even know you?