Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Bai Suihe was curious about what kind of strange carbon-based life form was in front of them, or a new species derived from it. Why reveal their purpose so openly? Was it because they were afraid that the Empress's reputation was too good? Or were they willing to disregard the lives of others for their own sake?

The scene was very quiet. Many people had not yet seen Madam Gu's true face, but her affected voice was already tormenting everyone's mind and body.

Everyone sat or stood for a while, listening to her boast about how prominent the Gu family was and how much the Empress valued her. Then she showed off her jewelry and clothing, saying they weren't from the palace but were gifts from the Empress.

At first, everyone listened with great interest, after all, many of them were people who had been exiled and far removed from the imperial court. Their ancestors had also enjoyed glory, but that was many years ago, and could not compare to the Empress's family.

But the more they listened, the more uncomfortable they felt. If you're going to show off, just do it properly. Why did you have to belittle them in your tone?
They are commoners now, but many of these families have children who have passed the imperial examinations. Perhaps one day they will return to the imperial court and even restore the glory of their ancestors.

If we go back three generations, who among us doesn't have a relative who is an official?

Those who sat and listened were fine, but those who stood suffered.

Since their homes have improved, many people here have started to live a life of luxury. When did they start being "punished" to stand for so long? Their legs can't take it anymore.

But there they were still going on and on, endlessly boasting.

Those sitting in the front naturally couldn't keep quiet, but those further away had already started whispering among themselves.

"What are they doing? Showing off?"
If we want to hear these things, we can spend some money to have a storyteller tell us for three days and three nights, or even more exciting stories than hers.”

"It's always the same old stuff, showing off what she eats, drinks, wears, and what rules she follows. These are her family's affairs, what does it have to do with us?"

"Exactly, after talking for so long, isn't she thirsty?"

"She wasn't thirsty, but my legs couldn't take it anymore. If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn't have come."

"Ugh, what kind of situation is this? When is she going to let us go?"

……

Bai Suihe also wanted to know when the other party would let everyone go.

As the whispers below grew louder, Madam Gu also sensed that something was amiss.

If Bai Suihe and the others had stood a little further ahead, they could have seen that the old woman beside Madam Gu hesitated several times before finally finding an opportunity to interject.

Just as Madam Gu finally stopped to take a sip of water, a maid whispered in her ear, "Madam, don't forget the important matter that Master instructed you to handle."

Madam Gu glanced at her impatiently. She had finally managed to leave the capital and find a place where she could show off her power. She had just gotten into the swing of things and was already being asked to do things. She really had no sense of propriety.

"I don't need you to teach me how to do things," Madam Gu said coldly. "Can't you see how excited everyone is? How can I spoil their fun?"

“Madam, we didn’t make proper arrangements beforehand. Many of the ladies are standing and listening. If they continue to stand, something bad might happen.”

The old nanny saw that several ladies were swaying precariously. If they were to collapse from standing, what would become of the Gu family's reputation?
"You bunch of unruly servants, how dare you instruct me on how to do things here!" Madam Gu's voice was filled with anger, and she raised her voice several octaves without even considering where she was. "Since you know some people are standing, why don't you hurry up and arrange their seats? What use are you to me?" The old nanny had no words to express her suffering. She had told Madam Gu before that she could pick and choose which invitations to send out, but Madam Gu thought that would be too troublesome, so she simply invited everyone on the list that Master had given her.

Does she think this small area is some kind of grand mansion like the Duke's? It can handle hundreds of posts at once?

With just a few dozen posts, the backyard was already completely blocked. This was only because many people restrained themselves and did not bring their families. The maids and servants were also arranged to stay at the inn; otherwise, they would not have had a place to stay at all.

As for the claim that there aren't enough seats for everyone, don't you know how many chairs you've purchased? You should bring out all the stools from each room; otherwise, it will be even more awkward.

"Madam, I know I was wrong," she said. The other party was her master; what else could she do but admit her mistake?

They hoped that the lady would get to the point quickly and handle the matters the master had instructed, otherwise she would not only mess things up, but also offend all the prominent families in Zhang County.

"The master is still waiting for news."

Madam Gu looked impatient, but she couldn't argue anymore. After all, this was what her husband had instructed her to do. If she really couldn't do it, she would probably be scolded.

These damned lackeys, they really spoil the fun. Can't they let her have some more fun?

Madam Gu cleared her throat before saying, "There is another matter I have invited you all here today. As you know, we are newcomers and if we want to establish ourselves here, we need to have property."

We've come to Lingnan to create a better future together, and we hope to get everyone's full support..."

Bai Suihe was so disturbed by the noise that she couldn't hear what was being said in front of her, and could only stare blankly ahead like the other ladies.

Only those sitting in the front were suffering terribly. They were already regretting their foolish decision to try and get closer to the important person.

Now that Madam Gu is staring at them like this, they don't know how to open their mouths.

Madam Gu spoke at length, feeling she had made her point very clearly: she hoped these people would sell their land to her at a low price. But not a single one of them made a move.

Her face darkened; it seemed all her words had been for nothing.

"Why do you ladies look down on my Gu family?"
My Gu family isn't the type to forcibly seize property. We're offering real money to buy it from you. Just don't set an unreasonable price; a token amount will suffice."

The old nanny behind them didn't stop them this time, clearly thinking the same thing.

Sitting in the back, she couldn't attend to everyone, so she focused on the ladies in front of her making their stance clear. Once someone started, she didn't believe anyone else would dare to offend the Gu family.

The people in front fell silent, and the whispers behind them also quieted down.

The atmosphere froze instantly. Although Bai Suihe and the others didn't know what had happened, no one spoke.

At this moment, Madam Gu's next words sounded particularly grating, "That's the very purpose of my invitation to you today. Think carefully about what good land and shops your families own, prepare the deeds, and then proceed with the transfer of ownership." (End of Chapter)