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Gu Changqing finally shifted his gaze from his two daughters to Bai Zhi, who was kneeling on the ground. Why was Bai Zhi kneeling? Gu Changqing looked at her in confusion.
Li Ruofeng was about to step forward to explain, but was interrupted by Gu Qingning. "Father, when Second Aunt barged in, she pointed at my sister and accused her of framing Brother Xuan. Who doesn’t know how to act spoiled?" In her previous life, Gu Changqing had always indulged his daughters in everything except for the matter of her marrying Pei Zhirui; for all other matters, he could compromise.
He had his own bottom line: he could not allow anyone to bully his daughters.
"Enough of this nonsense!" Gu Changqing said angrily. "Qing'er has a high fever and has barely stepped out of the courtyard. Do you expect her to fly out in a dream to frame Brother Xuan?"
Gu Qingning was taken aback. She had never considered that her father could have such a humorous side; such an excuse was truly impressive—no wonder he was her father.
Li Ruofeng felt like grinding her teeth into dust. Wasn’t this just blatant nonsense? She knew that with Gu Changqing back, Gu Qingning’s protective shield had arrived. She couldn’t swallow this anger; if she couldn’t touch Gu Qingning, then taking it out on her maidservant wouldn’t be out of the question.
"Even if Brother Xuan isn’t harmed by you, Bai Zhi is your maidservant; you can’t escape responsibility," Li Ruofeng declared defiantly.
On his way to Gu Qingning’s courtyard, Gu Changqing had already heard from the steward about the situation. Knowing his two daughters as he did, he would never go against the old lady’s wishes. After leaving court, he had hurried home without even changing out of his official robes.
Upon hearing that the flower shop servant was willing to risk their life just to pin the blame on Qing'er, his steps quickened even more.
"My lord, it is my fault; I lost the hairpin Miss gave me." Bai Zhi raised her head while kneeling, her voice trembling as if she might cry at any moment. She would rather take a beating herself than let her mistress worry about her. The hairpin had gone missing a few days ago; if it could be found in time, it was her fault, and she accepted any punishment from the lord.
"If Chun'er insists on accusing me, I want an explanation!" Li Ruofeng said through gritted teeth, her eyes filled with fury and resentment.
She could temporarily let Gu Qingning off the hook, but Bai Zhi must be punished; otherwise, how could she establish herself in the marquis's household in the future?
"Losing a hairpin given by Miss deserves punishment. Since that’s the case, why not punish her with ten strokes of the small board? That should teach her a lesson. What do you think, Qing'er?" Gu Changqing said gently to Gu Qingning without acknowledging Li Ruofeng.
Having spent many years guarding the borders, he couldn’t always stay in the marquis's residence. Bai Zhi had grown up alongside his daughter; they were like sisters.
If Bai Zhi were punished, it would inevitably cause concern for his daughter. A small reprimand would suffice and also serve as an explanation to the second branch.
Gu Changqing felt guilty towards his two daughters who had grown up apart for so long.
Li Ruofeng insisted on staying there until she received an explanation; it would be better to use this opportunity for a small reprimand.
Whoever framed Gu Yuxuan was still unknown; why drag his daughter into this? The second branch had been living too comfortably.
"It is indeed time to punish this maid." Gu Qingning echoed her father’s sentiment softly, as if a gentle breeze could carry her words away.
Li Ruofeng still wanted to watch Bai Zhi be punished, but Gu Changqing wouldn’t indulge her. He said to her: "With Xuan's condition being what it is, shouldn’t you be keeping watch by his side?"
It had been a long time since Second Aunt had stepped out; it was about time to check on Xuan. Gu Qingning glanced at Li Ruofeng, her gaze as cold and unyielding as ice that had not melted for a thousand years.
Did Second Aunt really intend to stay and personally supervise my punishment of Bai Zhi?
Gu Qingning stood straight, her voice calm yet carrying an air of authority that momentarily stunned Li Ruofeng.
Green Smoke.
Green Smoke glanced at her young mistress before turning to leave.
Ever since the young mistress's fever had subsided, she seemed like a different person. Previously, she had been quiet and reserved, never daring to confront the Old Madam or Second Madam. When the Second Young Miss bullied her, the young mistress would simply swallow her grievances in silence.
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