Chapter 664: Hired

"Like Cai Bao, the grandmother of the richest man in the country."

The mention of Cai Bao's name sent a ripple of realization through the crowd.

Heads turned toward the temple steps, where Cai Bao was still observing quietly, her expression unreadable.

Yu Mei's eyes widened, and she quickly put on a puzzled expression.

"Grandmother of the richest man?" she asked, her voice laced with confusion.

"What are you talking about? I don't even know who that is!"

The crowd seemed momentarily taken aback by her reaction.

"I just wanted to help!" Yu Mei continued, her voice trembling slightly.

"I didn't know anything about these beggars or their story. I must've been tricked too!"

The woman in the white dress, catching on to Yu Mei's tactic, nodded quickly.

"Yes, me too! I had no idea!"

The murmurs grew quieter as the crowd tried to make sense of the situation.