Flawless

# DAILYFAMILYLIFE # PRETENDTOBEAFOOL
Yuan Bao transmigrated through ancient times and became a family's only daughter in three generations. Her nickname was Jiaojiao, while her actual name was Bao. This had all the makings of the life of a pampered heroine.But suddenly, an official’s daughter came to the city.This lady was the first born child, but her own mother died earlier and her father remarried. She wasn’t welcomed, so she was sent out of the city.“There’s a sense of foreboding!” Yuan Bao said to herself.A certain brother looked at the next door lady, a sad look on his face. “Little sister, look at how pitiful she is. Can’t you show some compassion?”Yuan Bao raised her hand, a plot armor on top of her head. “She’s pitiful? She’s well-fed and clothed, why would you need to pity her?!”“Well said!” Her grandparents, parents, and her many siblings all clapped their hands in applause.A certain young lady who was well educated and balanced: “Spoiling a child is like killing them! You should educate your sister properly!” A certain brother glared. “My little sister is beautiful and kind-hearted. Who has spoiled her?!”

The Favored Little Peasant Has Stolen the Heroine’s Life!

Half a month after Yuan Zhaodi returned to Linhe Village, news gradually arrived that many docks and towns along the river had been attacked by the Water Thief, resulting in heavy casualties.


With such news coming in, Yuan Zhaodi and Old Yuan became increasingly aware that the court navy masquerading as Water Thieves was no mere trifling matter.


Because the Imperial Envoy sent to eradicate the Water Thief was the Prince himself.


It's important to know that this Qingyuan River is a crucial waterway.


The tax silver, rice, and cloth from the Jiangnan region must pass through Qingyuan River to reach the Capital. With Water Thieves disturbing Qingyuan River, the court's income from the Jiangnan region is bound to be impeded.


"Dad, what are we going to do about this?"


Receiving the news from outside, Yuan Zhaodi felt an indescribable heaviness of heart.


The Water Thief doesn't exist; it's only the court navy.


Even if the Prince acts as Imperial Envoy to eradicate the Water Thief, he has to rely on the court navy. This situation is a classic case of a thief crying "stop thief."


Once the court navy wants to close the case, they surely have to find actual Water Thieves.


But in reality, there are no Water Thieves on Qingyuan River.


If they want to close the case, they have to kill the innocent to claim merit.


Old Yuan directly rolled his eyes at his son in response.


He was just an ordinary old farmer. Facing such a situation without panic was already quite remarkable. As for finding a solution, isn't that asking too much?


"Dad, why don't we just hide in the mountains for a while?"


Yuan Zhaodi looked at his dad, "Even if that Imperial Envoy Prince doesn't come looking for me, the court navy, wanting someone to take the blame, certainly won't spare young men from villages along the river. Who knows, they might come to our Linhe Village."


Old Yuan had no doubt about Yuan Zhaodi's reasoning.


But in the current situation, they had no choice whatsoever.


Yuan Zhaodi managed to escape from the disaster at the Dragon Head Town dock, and this wasn't a secret; everyone in the surrounding villages knew about it. In such circumstances, if their entire family mysteriously hid in the mountains, wouldn't it be a clear admission?


Old Yuan, although aware of the unfavorable situation, knew very well that they were like lambs to the slaughter in the current scenario.


After all, no one knew why the court navy masqueraded as Water Thieves.


Who could guarantee that the Prince's arrival wasn't part of someone else's plan?


"Dad, then should I go inform the others now?"


Upon hearing his father's agreement, Yuan Zhaodi jumped up directly.


Old Yuan shouted before his son could step out.


Yuan Zhaodi glared at his father, "Now is not the time to hesitate; we must act decisively!"


"If we leave now, aren't we openly admitting to others that we have something to hide? In that case, even if we do hide in the mountains, we might face endless pursuit!"


The court navy masquerading as Water Thieves had slaughtered many docks and towns along Qingyuan River. Old Yuan utterly refused to believe there was no foul play involved.


"We can't just sit at home waiting for death, can we?"


Yuan Zhaodi thought slightly, he understood what his father was worried about. But even if others might suspect them, it's better than waiting to die at home!


Chapter 18: Chain Reaction