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Chapter 4367: 5.0119 Indignation

She was accused of standing by and watching as the branch families of the Long clan brought large forces to attack Wangchuan.

She was accused of standing idly by, speaking coldly, and completely disregarding the lives of her family members.

Ultimately, wasn't it all just saying she was cold, selfish, and had no sense of kinship?

What, now that the daughter of that person had returned strongly, the old woman wanted to completely pin the blame on her son?

And it wasn't just her son, Long Ji, who had been spreading these words.

If the old woman genuinely cared, why didn't she stop others from spreading rumors before? Why did she only say this now that the daughter was back?

Bai Ningshuang's lungs were practically bursting with rage. Although she had a stomach full of grievances ready to erupt, facing Long Qian's stern and indifferent old face, she reluctantly swallowed all her words.

Bai Ningshuang bowed. "Aunt, although Long Ji acts rashly, your granddaughter's actions weren't light either! Long Ji is still lying in bed, unable to get up!"

Long Qian was already annoyed about how to communicate face-to-face with the little stoic. Now, being interrupted by Bai Ningshuang's sharp words, her face grew even more indignant.

"You know what the most crucial urgent matter is right now, don't you?"

"Of course I know, Xueyuan is so gravely ill, how can I, as her aunt, not feel heartbroken?" Bai Ningshuang feigned wiping away non-existent tears with her handkerchief.

She sighed, "It's just, Aunt, you've seen it yourself, your granddaughter isn't an easy person to get along with."

"If we speak to her so meekly, will she listen?"

"Then what's your plan?"

Bai Ningshuang's expression darkened slightly, a faint, fierce glint appearing in her eyes. "Of course, it's to first control their group. With enough bargaining chips, we can then discuss that matter, can't we..."

"Heh." Long Qian sneered, "You're truly naive."

Bai Ningshuang's face immediately turned crimson, her lips quivered, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond to Long Qian.

Clan Leader Long gave Bai Ningshuang a sharp look. "Go back and keep a close eye on your son. Don't let him cause trouble for this old woman everywhere."

Bai Ningshuang was intimidated by Clan Leader Long's stern tone. Although she was extremely indignant, she could only reluctantly return.

Once in her own courtyard, she grew even more displeased with Clan Leader Long's words.

Seeing her son still moaning and groaning in bed, Bai Ningshuang clenched her teeth in secret, amidst her heartache. "Ah Chun."

A swift figure appeared before Bai Ningshuang.

—Empty chatter dividing line—

"Since Donor Qiao arrived in Wangchuan, she seems even busier. I barely see her all day," the little monk, wearing a small white monastic robe, squatted under a peach tree, sucking on a lollipop, muttering softly.

Another figure in moon-white robes squatted beside the little monk Kongkong, also with a lollipop in his mouth, shaking his head. "Kongkong, are you missing my sister?"

The little monk pursed his small, diamond-shaped lips, remaining silent.

"It's okay. If you miss her, I'll take you to find her."

Kongkong looked discouraged, his small face scrunched up in distress. "But Donor Qiao said the outside world is too dangerous, and it's best if Kongkong doesn't go out casually."

To be honest, was it simply that Donor Qiao found him too verbose when he went out?

"Kongkong," Qiao Lin said with a grin, chewing on a lollipop. "I've actually always been quite curious about something."

"Donor Qiao's sister, please speak."