Xu Huizhen vented her anger, and Madam Li was already on the brink of death.

Nanny Zhou gently helped Xu Huizhen up, carefully observing her expression, and confirmed that much of her anger had dissipated before daring to ask, "Old Madam, what should we do next?"

"Send someone to invite the master and tell him I’m waiting for him here." Xu Huizhen tidied her disheveled hair, while disdainfully looking at Madam Li.

So seductive, with hardly any flesh on her bones; what did Gu Baijiang see in her?

The family rules back then were set by Gu Baijiang himself, yet who would have thought he secretly kept a concubine.

Her purpose today was not just to demand an explanation but also to exert control over Gu Baijiang.

If a mistake is made, compensation is required; the position of the head mistress of the Gu Mansion should be regained by her, along with the house and all its possessions, which should fall into her hands.

As for this little concubine, Xu Huizhen glanced at her with disgust and decided to find a good place to sell her off.

Gu Baijiang was originally very busy today, as His Majesty had lost his temper, leaving everyone on edge.

He needed to establish good relations with several other ministers to prepare for tomorrow’s court session.

Who would have thought a servant would rush in with a worried expression, whispering in his ear, and his face immediately changed.

"Lord Gu, what troublesome affair has arisen?" someone beside him asked.

Gu Baijiang replied, "There are some trivial matters at home; I must leave first."

After speaking, he cupped his hands to the crowd and quickly left with the servant.

"It seems something important has happened, so let’s continue without Lord Gu..."

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Kai Yuan had been sitting and pondering since he returned to the courtyard, and Bai Suihe glanced at him before busying herself.

The confiscation of the house was imminent, and she had to collect whatever could still be saved.

Taohua and Li Hua, who had just been promoted, were called into the inner room, "There may be a disaster tomorrow, and you’ll have to endure some hardships, but rest assured, I’ve arranged everything. When the time comes, my mother will take you away.

You’re welcome to stay at the Bai Mansion if you wish.

If not, my mother will handle it and give you your contracts of sale, preserving the bond between us as master and servant."

Taohua and Li Hua quickly knelt down, "We will follow Miss’s arrangements, and Madam’s arrangements."

These days, they vaguely sensed it; Miss and Young Master were constantly coming and going, making them sew so many plain clothes in common styles.

Plus, Dongmei and Chunxiang, ever since they left the mansion with Miss last time, never returned. It was said in the mansion that Miss, appreciating their years of service, allowed their families to buy them back to live ordinary lives, preparing them for marriage.

At that time, everyone was puzzled; Miss was about to give birth and needed more people to serve her, but she was letting people go, which was baffling.

Today, it seemed they finally understood, and they felt a bit uneasy.

Sold into the Bai Mansion on that day, they’ve been serving Miss all along, even following her after her marriage, but now, Miss is sending them away too, and their future is uncertain.

"You still have some time to think about it. Next, you need to calm the dowry companions I brought; then you can stick together, so my mother can arrange things easily."

"We’ll follow Miss’s instructions," Taohua holding Li Hua’s hand, the two respectfully bowed several times before leaving full of thoughts.

"Looks like it’s going to be another sleepless night," Kai Yuan sighed as he saw the maids and women in the courtyard being led away by Taohua and the others.

Even the masters are struggling to protect themselves; they can only make arrangements at the very last moment.

"It depends on what they choose next," Bai Suihe had done everything she could. Because of this, she had even sent some silver notes to the Bai Mansion, but they were rejected.

Considering the Bai Family’s resources, she didn’t insist.

"You’ve done enough," Kai Yuan said, looking at the kind-hearted Bai Suihe, who, if it were someone else, would only be thinking of an escape route and not considering so much.

Bai Suihe had room to escape and could have taken the mansion’s wealth to find a place to hide.

But she didn’t do that, caring about every aspect.

If Bai Suihe knew his thoughts, she would scoff. Humans are social creatures; under this imperial rule, appearing would deem them fugitives.

The Emperor only exiles them with confiscation of assets, allowing them to live openly again once they arrive at the destination. Why choose a path of no return?

With the space as a foundation and considering they were a transmigrator and a reincarnator, if they couldn’t reach safety, it would truly be a shame.

"What’s wrong, feeling guilty again?"

Seeing his changing expressions, she felt a bit anxious.

Kai Yuan said, "Who knows what’s happening over there now; I’ve heard my mother went out aggressively, so it might not end well."

Bai Suihe, "..." Should I say you’re not being a good son, or praise your filial piety?

"I was hesitant before too," Kai Yuan understood Bai Suihe’s silence meant anything he said might be wrong, though he cared little, he still appreciated his wife’s understanding. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"The journey is tough; I can’t let the main household and Father align again. I can only find them some trouble from this matter."

This was the most conflicted choice he had made since his rebirth. In the last life, his mother was kept tightly in the dark. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Now, the balance was broken by him, and it was uncertain how things would turn out.

Bai Suihe, "If truly uneasy, send someone to inquire, or go personally?"

Bai Suihe had indeed secretly sent a woman out, regretting not seeing it in person.

Don’t say she lacks sympathy; it depends on the person.

"I sent Lin Hua and the others to stand by; going there isn’t suitable." Kai Yuan self-mockingly said, "I knew the outcome when I spoke. Saying this now, do you think I’m hypocritical?"

"It’s human nature," Bai Suihe walked over to stand beside him, looking at the courtyard outside, "They are your parents, after all; you can’t sever that bond.

You haven’t done anything wrong; it’s not your doing. Everyone must face their consequences.

As days unfold, as long as they don’t provoke, I won’t act first; what about you?"

At this time, Bai Suihe raised the issue, wanting Kai Yuan’s stance.

Lest later, if he softens first, she’ll be at a disadvantage.

Kai Yuan’s wealth was in his space; if truly separated, she’d find a place to hide and buy new residency, leaving Kai Yuan at a loss.

"Don’t worry," Kai Yuan understood her concern, "I won’t interfere with their choices; if they don’t act against us, we can coexist peacefully."

Both knew, that likelihood was scarce; on the road to exile, with limited resources, real conflicts are just beginning.