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

Lin Xiaoxiao followed behind them and found that after entering the city, she followed them to a rather large manor.

With a nanny supporting her, Madam Gu immediately transformed back into the old matriarch she had been before.

Lu Hu shouted to the crowd.

"The place where we are staying this time is a house provided for us by the Wu family in Pingcheng."

They learned of our plight and came specifically to help us.

We'll be resting here for a couple of days now, so all of you better stay alert!

After he finished speaking, he and his men were led away by people arranged by the Wu family.

The remaining people also received food and clothing provided by the Wu family.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the cotton-padded coat in her hand and said, "The Song family is really generous, they're actually willing to sponsor us convicts!"

Song Wenjing: "They probably have some ulterior motive!"

With precise timing, we can understand what happened to us!

To say it was just a coincidence would be a bit of a stretch!

Of course, Lin Xiaoxiao noticed it too!

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Their purpose is very simple; they're probably after the Lin family."

Seeing how easily she spoke, Song Wenjing couldn't help but say, "Why do you talk as if you're not a member of the Lin family?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I never was. We broke off all ties a long time ago, have you forgotten?"

The rooms prepared for them by the Wu family were servants' quarters.

Even so, it's still much better than the dormitory they used to live in.

"The Wu family of Pingcheng is the richest family in the area, and they even have a lot of businesses in the capital."

It seems the Lin family will no longer be seen on the road ahead.

"Lin Xiaoxiao must be regretting it to death. Cutting ties with her own family means she probably won't get any of the benefits."

"Do you think she might shamelessly go to her father in the middle of the night and beg for forgiveness?"

"It's too late to beg for mercy now; I'll probably be kicked out."

"Haha, you're so mean!"

A group of women, who had long resented Lin Xiaoxiao's comfortable life on the street, huddled together while washing the dishes, chattering amongst themselves.

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."

Lin Xiaoxiao was strolling around after finishing her meal when she unexpectedly encountered someone chirping about her from behind.

"Don't even mention me going to the Lin family to beg for forgiveness, right now all the members of the Lin family are kneeling in front of me."

"I'm not going back either. And before you all gossip about others, take a look at your own mouths—they might be in serious trouble."

After Lin Xiaoxiao finished speaking, the group of women avoided her as if they had seen the King of Hell.

"Your eloquence is as sharp as ever!"

Lin Wanwan, who had previously looked disheveled, walked over with a radiant glow.

"Don't keep calling me 'sister,' I can't take that!" Lin Xiaoxiao said, not intending to continue arguing with her, and tried to leave.

However, she was stopped by a guard who was with Lin Wanwan.

"What do you want to do?"

Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes flashed with murderous intent as she looked at Lin Wanwan.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask you to come with me, sister." Lin Wanwan said, moving closer to Lin Xiaoxiao, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

He wanted to reach out and touch Lin Xiaoxiao's face, but Lin Xiaoxiao pushed him away.

But she wasn't angry; she still smiled and said, "Sister, you shouldn't waste such a beautiful face."

A dangerous glint gradually appeared in Lin Xiaoxiao's smile: "If you want to keep me here, you'll have to see if you have the ability."

Lin Wanwan felt uncomfortable being stared at and looked away.

He ordered the people around him, "Do it!"

If we linger here too long, it won't be good if we disturb the people inside.

Several more men in black suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Lin Xiaoxiao was able to fight back at first, but her moves were not very systematic.

These are just some survival tricks I figured out during the apocalypse.

Coupled with her weakened state, Lin Xiaoxiao quickly found herself at a disadvantage.

Just as he was about to ask for help, he suddenly inhaled the sleeping potion that Lin Wanwan had given him.

He collapsed to the ground instantly.

Before she lost consciousness, she saw Lin Wanwan's swaying figure and the smug look on her face.

He inwardly sighed at his own carelessness!

Lin Wanwan glanced at the man in black with disdain: "What are you looking at? Hurry up and take him away!"

When Lin Xiaoxiao woke up again, she found herself in an incredibly luxurious room.

Her own clothes were also changed.

Her head was still a little dizzy when she saw water on the table.

I just wanted to drink some water to clear my head.

But as soon as she stood up from the bed, her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.

Suddenly, a strong arm pulled her up.

Lin Xiaoxiao instantly drew her dagger to attack, but then heard a familiar voice.

"Don't be afraid, my wife, it's me!"

Dressed in all black, Song Wenjing's gentleness instantly replaced his previous rage when he looked at Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Song Wenjing? It's you?" Lin Xiaoxiao was somewhat surprised.

Song Wenjing: "You went out to clear your head, and I've been waiting for you for a long time without seeing you come back."

So I came out to look for you, but I saw signs of a fight nearby.

I realized something had happened to you, so from the moment we were exiled, I arranged for someone to follow you all the way.

"If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have found you so easily."

Lin Xiaoxiao slumped into his arms: "Then how did I get here?"

Song Wenjing suddenly exuded a murderous aura: "All of this was Lin Wanwan's doing. The young master of the Wu family in Pingcheng is the illegitimate son of Master Wu."

However, he was deeply in love with Lin Wanwan, and since we were passing through Pingcheng, he naturally wanted to save the woman he loved.

However, since he had no real power, he had no choice but to rely on his elder brother's influence.

His older brother is a womanizer, so Lin Wanwan set her sights on you.

Lying in Song Wenjing's arms, Lin Xiaoxiao instantly understood why Lin Wanwan had said those things before she lost consciousness.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked up at Song Wenjing and said weakly.

"Could you wait for me outside for a while?"

Although he didn't know what Lin Xiaoxiao wanted to do, Song Wenjing still obediently went out.

"I'll be right outside. Just call me if you need anything!"

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded, then closed the door.

He glanced at the luxurious room, then reached out and put all the furnishings and decorations inside into his spatial storage.

The Wu family, right?

If you've messed with me, you've really bitten off more than you can chew.

After Lin Xiaoxiao came out of the room, Song Wenjing picked her up and was about to take her away.

Lin Xiaoxiao tugged at his collar: "Wait! Can you show me around here?"

Song Wenjing: "Although the Wu family is just a wealthy merchant family, they have quite a few secret guards in their mansion."

If you like luxurious houses, I'll build you one even more luxurious than this once we get to Night City.

Lin Xiaoxiao pouted, feigning dissatisfaction: "You've been exiled, how are you going to build me a house?"

You're just making empty promises, I'm not listening!

Song Wenjing had never seen her act cute and affectionate towards him before, and he was instantly charmed by her cuteness.

Lin Xiaoxiao used to be like a little hedgehog, always either arguing with people or on her way to arguing with people.

Song Wenjing said smugly, "Don't worry, I still have to support my wife, so I transferred all my property and gold and silver jewelry before the house was raided."

Even her father and mother didn't know.

Lin Xiaoxiao recalled the day she ransacked the Zhenguo Mansion, no wonder there was only that little bit of silver in the entire mansion.

It turns out that this kid hid them all.