Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In a daze, she walked to the entrance of the Ning Familyâs house and looked at the imposing courtyard, then at the smoke wafting from the roof. Then, she saw Madam Song, who came out to pick vegetables in a dignified manner.
How was that possible? She had clearly reported them to the officials. Why were they still living here? Shouldnât they have been arrested?
Could it be that she left too quickly and the officials did not clearly hear which family she was talking about? Or could it be that they did not find any evidence and were deceived by them?
How could that do!
Her mind was in a mess. She watched hatefully and jealously as Xiaoxiao brought Xiao Ran and Gu Changâan in.
The courtyard was filled with laughter, but Little Aunt Ningâs attention was on the âdriversâ beside the carriage. She saw the scar that ran across half of one of their faces at a glance and was so frightened that she almost cried out- bandits! That person must be a bandit!
Ning Xiaoxiao was indeed related to the bandits. She even brought them home!
Could it be that the Ning Family had actually found Ning Xiaoxiaoâs bandit parents long ago? No wonder the eldest branch was clearly poor at first, but they suddenly opened shops and built buildings later. That bandit must have secretly given them money!
Those were all ill-gotten gains from killing and plundering!
Little Aunt Ning suddenly remembered that she saw officials in the village for some reason when she was in the village. If she reported the Ning Family, would she be able to obtain a large bounty? If all the Ning Family members had to go to jail, would this big house be hers?
At the thought of this, she quickly rushed to the place where she had seen the official and shouted, âBrother Official! There are bandits! The bandits are going to kill someone!â
When the officials heard that, they were shocked. Lord Shen had specially instructed them to protect the Ning Family. Wouldnât they be incompetent if the bandits injured someone? Hence, they all picked up their knives and left with her.
The officials did not recognize her, but they knew the way to the Ning Family. The more they walked, the more anxious they became. What they were afraid of came true. Those bandits were really targeting the Ning Family!
Everyone subconsciously quickened their pace and drew their swords. Little Aunt Ning was shocked by this aura, but at the same time, she became more confident. She did not feel any pain when she knocked on the door. As soon as the courtyard door opened, she pointed inside and said, âThe Ning Family is colluding with bandits. Hurry up and arrest them!â
âNing Xiaoxiao, donât think that I donât know that youâre not from the Ning Family at all!â
âBrother Official, you might not know this, but this wild girl is the daughter of a bandit. Capture her quickly! And the people in this courtyard, since they donât report it, their crimes will increase!â
âNing Xiaoxiao, I think these strangers are related to your biological parents! Now that weâve caught them red-handed, letâs see how you can escape!â
Xiaoxiao took a few steps back to avoid her saliva. When she heard this, she even commented, âIn a way, youâre quite impressive.â
The official and the people inside looked at each other and asked Little Aunt Ning, âWhere are the bandits?â
Little Aunt Ning pointed at the two unfamiliar faces inside. âIt must be them!â
However, looking at the temperament of the two of them, the officials felt that they could not be related to bandits.
However, this matter concerned the Ning Family. They raised their swords and stood in front of the Ning Family while the two of them were not paying attention.
Xiaoxiao was amused. âWhich eye of yours saw that they were bandits? Do you have evidence?â
Little Aunt Ning sneered and pointed her spear at the outside this time. âDonât think that you can hide it from everyone just because the two of them look human. There are a few monsters outside who donât look like humans or ghosts. Look at them yourselves. Theyâre either inhumanely ugly or missing an arm⦠Boohoohoo! Pfft, pfft, pfft!â
Ning Xiaoxiao, what are you doing!
âWhat did you put in my mouth?â
Xiaoxiao had been taken care of by the guards of the Generalâs Residence along the way. How could she tolerate them being humiliated? Moreover, Little Aunt Ning couldnât say anything good. She let go of Little Aunt Ning coldly. âHorse dung, wash your mouth properly.â
She was just scaring Little Aunt Ning. It happened so suddenly that even if Windslasher and Wind could pull her back in time, she wouldnât be able to catch them in time. She just casually grabbed a handful of mud to make Little Aunt Ning shut up.
However, Little Aunt Ning believed her. She cried and vomited.
Seeing that the officials were also looking at the door suspiciously, Xiaoxiao immediately said seriously, âThose uncles and big brothers are all heroes. Their injuries are medals left behind by protecting the country. You can be ungrateful, but you have no right to comment.â
Everyone from the Generalâs Residence cupped their hands warmly. âThank you, Miss. Weâre fine.â
âWeâre fineâ was fake. When they were looked at by those disgusted and terrified gazes, they hated and resented them, but at this moment, they didnât seem to care anymore.
Miss said that they were heroes!
Little Aunt Ning spat everything out with all her might. Her face was already covered in tears and snot. âDo you mean whatever you say? Even if they used to serve in the army, arenât there many deserters who became bandits? Who are these two? Iâve never seen them in Fortune Village!â
âIf you donât understand, theyâre bandits!â
Without waiting for Ning Fengnian, Madam Song, and the officials to explain, Xiaoxiao said crisply, âGreetings, everyone. Theyâre my parents.â
The officials looked at Xiao Ran and Gu Changâan, then at Ning Fengnian and his wife, their faces filled with confusion.
Xiaoxiao said casually, âAs she said, Iâm a child adopted by the Ning Family. These two are my biological parents.â
Little Aunt Ning glared at her and was about to continue nagging when she heard Xiaoxiao ask coldly, âLittle Aunt, oh no, this aunt insists that my parentsâ identities are suspicious. Dare I ask if you have evidence? Do you know that false accusations also require flogging?â
Little Aunt Ning was a person who bullied the weak and feared the strong. When she heard this, she really did not dare to say anything else. However, she said, âAunt? Who do you call Aunt?â
Xiaoxiao smiled. âHave you looked in the mirror?â
Little Aunt Ning was shocked. She strode to the water vat and immediately screamedâ
âAh!! How did I become like this?â
She prided herself on her beauty and had been pampered at home. However, not only was she in a sorry state, but her face was also tragic. Thinking of how she had been loitering in the village like this just now, she immediately felt that she could not get married. She covered her face and ran away.
Xiaoxiao shrugged. âWeakling.â She ran away before she could even start.
Ning Ansheng had exams tomorrow, and Xiaoxiao and the rest had rushed back day and night. Ning Fengnian and his wife thought of Xiaoxiaoâs soft and cuddly appearance when she was young and wondered if they would see her often in the future. However, seeing how travel-worn they were, they suggested that they go and rest first.
At this moment, Gu Changâan and Xiao Ran said, âWait a moment. Thereâs something I need to discuss with everyone.â
The Ning Family was a little nervous for no reason, afraid that they would hear the nightmare-like sentence, âXiaoxiao is our daughter, not yours. She has nothing to do with you in the future.â
Their throats moved as they swallowed a mouthful of dryness with difficulty.. âW-whatâs the matter?â