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When Tao'er returned to her own courtyard, she saw Qingge playing with Ayan and Huanhuan in the yard.

Upon seeing her, the two children ran over to her.

She called out sweetly, "Sister Tao'er..."

Tao'er smiled and patted the two little radishes' heads, asking, "Ayan, Huanhuan, did you two listen to Sister Qingge obediently?"

"Yes, we are very well-behaved!"

Huanhuan and I stayed in the yard; we didn't go anywhere.

"Sister Tao'er, I'm being a very good girl too!"

Huanhuan's big, bright eyes blinked.

That look in his eyes clearly said: Sister, please praise me!

"Okay, Ayan and Huanhuan are both very well-behaved, great job!"

"Your sister will give each of you a lollipop as a reward."

Tao took out two lollipops and put one in each of their hands.

"Ayan, take Huanhuan inside to eat, don't eat outside."

To avoid being seen by others and causing trouble.

"Okay, Sister Tao'er."

Ayan answered crisply, then pulled Huanhuan into the room where they slept.

After the two children went inside, Qingge finally spoke, asking, "Miss, did things go smoothly?"

Tao'er nodded. "It didn't go very smoothly; I ran into a little trouble!"

Tao'er told the truth, briefly recounting what had happened, without hiding anything from Qingge.

She wasn't as close to Qingge as she was to Dongkui, but she still trusted her.

So far she has been very loyal and will really go for it when needed.

Tao'er didn't make her sign any indenture, and she wouldn't stop her if she wanted to leave someday.

"What's wrong, young lady? Is someone giving you a hard time?"

I told you to take me with you, but you wouldn't let me.

Qingge immediately said anxiously, with a frustrated expression.

If anything happens to the girl, she'll be in deep trouble.

The master would definitely skin her alive.

"Oh, it was just a small matter, and it's all resolved. That Mr. Li isn't a bad person; he disciplined his son too."

I have successfully purchased that house.

We'll go clean up later. By the way, has my second brother come back yet?

Tao'er thought she should go clean up first!

However, we need to inform the old man first, since the family hasn't separated yet.

"Not yet, it seems they went hunting in the mountains."

Qingge shook her head.

"Okay, I understand. I'll go in and tell my parents first, and I'll tell you when we go to the haunted house later."

"You go inside first and pack our clothes and things."

After giving her instructions, Tao'er went to her parents' room.

After pushing open the door, I saw my older brother talking eloquently about what had happened that day.

Tao'er sighed. This older brother of hers really is something else. He tells her everything without ever thinking about how worried their parents will be.

Sigh, it's also her fault for forgetting to tell her older brother not to tell their parents.

It looks like I'm in for a lecture from my parents.

Sure enough, before she could even sit down, her mother spoke up, "Peach girl, come here quickly, let me see if you're hurt?"

Tao'er walked over, sat down by her mother's bedside, and said with a smile, "Mother, I'm not hurt, I'm fine."

Don't listen to your brother; it's not as scary as he makes it out to be.

Tao'er glared at her older brother as she said this.

Liu Tiezhu chuckled, "Little sister, it's all my fault. I was wrong, I won't do it again next time."

After admitting her mistake, she turned to her parents and boasted, "Father, Mother, my little sister isn't hurt. She's pretty good, so you don't need to worry."

Her invention, that chili water, can beat several grown men at once!

"Brother, this is something we should only talk about with our own family. We must not tell outsiders about it."

Tao'er thought to herself that this older brother seemed quite smart, but he was too carefree.

"Tiezhu, you must not tell outsiders about your little sister's affairs in the future, so as not to cause her unnecessary trouble."

Did you hear me?!

Zhang Su'e reminded her eldest son in a heavy tone.

"Tiezhu, your mother is right, this matter should not be discussed outside."

From now on, listen to your sister more often.

Liu Erniu sensed from his eldest son's words that the chili water was something very potent.

"Father and Mother, your son understands."

It will never happen again.

Liu Tiezhu realized his mistake and nodded seriously.

"Big brother, second brother has gone into the mountains to hunt. Go and bring him back."

In a little while, my siblings, Qingge, and I will go to the haunted house to clean it up.

As for Ayan and Huanhuan, let them stay in their parents' room and don't let them go out to play.

"Okay, I'll go into the mountains now and find my second brother."

After Liu Tiezhu finished speaking, he turned around, opened the door, and went out.

"Mom and Dad, the house has been bought, but we'll tell everyone it's rented. Please don't let it slip."

If anyone asks, just tell them it's ten coins a month for rent. Remember that.

Tao'er gave her parents another plea.

"Okay, we've got it."

Peach Girl, go and tell your grandparents so they won't cause trouble again.

Regardless, they are still the heads of the family and cannot completely act as they please, allowing others to gossip.

Also, talk to them nicely and tell them not to provoke your grandparents again.

"I understand, Mother. I won't provoke them. I'll just say a few words to them."

After Tao'er finished speaking, she turned and left. As she went out, she could still hear her mother sighing.

"Da Niu, my daughter is so capable, but I'm even more worried about her."

It's likely that more people with ill intentions will target this area.

"Su'e, don't worry. Our daughter is different from ordinary young ladies. I think she is a person with her own opinions and abilities."

Even if someone wants to bully her, they'd better see if they can stand it!

Tao'er smiled slightly: Father and Mother, don't worry, I will protect you from now on.

She strode away and walked to the window of the east wing, where she heard the voices of two old men talking.

"Grandpa, do you think the eldest son will believe what we're saying?"

"You said decades have passed and he never suspected anything, so why does he suddenly suspect he's not our biological son?"

"snort!

It's because you've been going too far lately; the villagers outside have been talking about it for a while now.

The eldest brother was usually the most honest, so he never thought of it that way.

I told you not to go too far, but you wouldn't listen. Now you're scared?

"Old man, what's the point of saying all this now?"

We need to find a way to keep the boss calm, otherwise this matter will be exposed.

The villagers' gossip could drown our Liu family.

Will the iron pillar and hammer still be able to work properly?

Can they still hand over the money they earn to us?

"Don't panic. I think the boss's expression at the end showed that he had calmed down."

Anyway, stop making trouble out of nothing. The Fatty Bao thing was a small matter to begin with, but you had to blow it out of proportion.

Go back and talk to the third son and his wife, and tell them to stop causing trouble.

Otherwise, I'll just abandon their family from now on.

"I understand, I'll go tell them in a bit."

Grandpa, I'm really worried. What if the eldest son's family finds out they're not from the Liu family? Will they retaliate against us?

That brat from the first wife's family is no pushover.

I think we should marry her off as soon as possible!

To avoid any unforeseen complications!

"This can't be rushed. Anyway, I've already told them to move out within three days."

"Moving out will stop all this trouble."

Tao'er, standing by the window, sneered inwardly. Sure enough, her father wasn't Wang's biological son.

But now is not the time to break off relations. Let's wait and move out first.

She took a few more steps, came to the door, and knocked.

It was Wang who opened the door. She was startled when she saw Tao'er. "Tao'er, you...when did you get here?"