A graceful figure entered through the door, dressed in a magnificent silk robe that trailed on the ground. Two maids followed behind her. The three of them walked in and stood at the entrance. Everyone stared at the Lady of the Liu family. They had been discussing her earlier, but now they were all stunned. The Lady of the Liu family was so beautiful.
Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes as bright as stars, her nose as delicate as a scallion, and her cherry lips as red as cherries. Her long, black hair was loosely tied up like clouds and mist, and a fine jade-colored hairpin with a gold sway was tucked into her hair. She was incredibly charming, and the luxurious pale purple silk gauze made her look even more noble and radiant. Even a princess could not match her presence. No one could say a word, and they no longer cared about the rudeness of the servants of the Liu family. They all stared blankly at Madam Liu.
When Hai and Shi Mei saw Madam Liu, they were all stunned. When they came to their senses, they quickly looked at their mistress and saw that her eyes were cold, her face was pale, and her lips were tightly pressed into a line, clearly suppressing her anger.
Why did Hailing react this way when Madam Liu appeared? It turns out that this so-called Madam Liu was actually Hailing's nominal older sister, Jiang Feixue.
Jiang Feixue's father, Jiang Batian, killed Hailing's mother, Du Caiyue. In addition, this woman had harmed Hailing many times before. Therefore, when Hailing saw Jiang Feixue, her eyes turned red and she was filled with anger. This is exactly what people mean when they say that enemies are especially hateful when they meet.
She really wanted to rush up and tear this woman's face apart. She never expected that she would hide in Shuangxi Town. No wonder she had never contacted outsiders.
Jiang Batian's daughter is hated by the people. If she were to reveal her true identity, Shuangxi Town would probably not tolerate her. Also, her surname, Liu, is her mother's surname.
As for the amnesiac young master of the Liu family, if nothing unexpected happens, he must be Feng Zixiao, the former emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Feng Zixiao was ambushed and killed, but he was not killed. Instead, someone secretly tampered with his body and drugged him, causing him to lose his memory. Then Jiang Feixue changed her name and came to Shuangxi Town with him, starting their life together.
It was a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road; otherwise, why would they have run into each other?
Although Hai Ling hated Jiang Feixue, she didn't want to alert her, so she calmly looked at Jiang Feixue.
She led two maids to the center of the hall, scanned everyone in the dark building, and said authoritatively, "Last night, our Liu family suffered a robbery and lost a large number of things, which is why we have disturbed you all today. Now, everyone stand here, and our Liu family servants will search every room. If I find anything that our Liu family lost, I will not spare you and will kill you."
Jiang Feixue, no, now she's called Liu Feixue, Liu Feixue spoke with a fierce look on her face. As soon as she spoke, the people in the hall started to discuss, and no one agreed to search their rooms.
What does your Liu family's robbery have to do with us? Why are you searching our rooms? And what if something is missing from our rooms? What if your Liu family's servants steal something? So many people started shouting.
"No, you're not allowed to search our rooms. What if you steal our things?"
"Yes, yes, we're in business, and we've worked so hard to earn some money. How can we let you take it as you please?"
The hall was in chaos, and no one agreed to let the Liu family's servants search it.
Liu Feixue's face darkened, and she said coldly, "Shut up! If you speak again, I will immediately order your men to arrest you and send you to the authorities to be charged with theft. Let's see what you have to say then."
Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent, but their eyes blazed with fury as they glared at Liu Feixue. They had previously thought this woman was as beautiful as an angel, but now they realized she was just a beautiful snake with a wicked heart. What a wicked woman!
Many people cursed inwardly, but Liu Feixue said coldly, "We won't touch your things. The Liu family doesn't lack these things."
After saying that, he waved his hand and ordered the servants of the Liu family: "Go up and search, don't miss a single corner."
"Yes, madam."
The guards from the Liu family rushed up to the second and third floors like wolves and tigers, and began searching every room.
Hai Ling sneered, thinking to herself, "You, Jiang Feixue, certainly don't lack money. Your father, Jiang Batian, wields immense power and harbors treacherous ambitions. Do you really need money now? Money is the last thing you need."
If everyone knew that you were Jiang Batian's daughter, I wonder what would happen?
Hai Ling thought to herself, not intending to reveal her identity now. She didn't want Jiang Feixue to know she was back, because if that were the case, dealing with Jiang Batian would be much more difficult.
In the lobby on the first floor, Liu Feixue's maid brought over a chair and respectfully helped her sit down. Then someone else brewed tea and served it to her.
So the woman leisurely began to drink tea in front of everyone, her beautiful eyes occasionally sweeping over everyone as if she were looking at thieves.
Soon someone searched upstairs and came back quickly, reporting: "Madam, nothing."
"No, madam."
All the searchers returned and reported back that they had not found anything belonging to the Liu family.
The Liu family's belongings had all been moved away by the Shadowless Pavilion; there was nothing left here for people to search.
Hai Ling curled her lips into a cold smile and glanced at the servants searching the inn. Unsurprisingly, she noticed that some of them had bulging arms and others were clutching their sleeves tightly. These expressions indicated that these servants had clearly taken things from the inn's guests.
A sharp glint flashed in Hai Ling's eyes. It seemed that the servants of the Liu family were nothing special. Thinking to herself, she beckoned Shi Mei to come closer, then whispered a few words into her ear. Shi Mei nodded, then stood aside and quietly observed the people on the scene.
Upon hearing the servant's report, Liu Feixue's delicate eyebrows furrowed, her entire being radiating coldness and an unpleasant aura. She slowly rose, threw down her teacup, and spoke in a harsh, unpleasant voice.
"hateful."
After saying that, she waved her hand and was about to lead her people away when Shi Mei suddenly leaped out and struck the Liu family servants who were hiding things. With a few sizzling sounds, some of their clothes were torn off, and the silver hidden in their bosoms and the jewels in their sleeves were all exposed and then fell to the ground with a clatter.
At this moment, the people in the hall reacted. Some recognized their own jewelry and rushed over, shouting and yelling as they charged at the servants, screaming desperately.
"You thieves, you're not searching for things, you're stealing our belongings!"
"Thief! Thief!"
"How dare they rob people so blatantly in broad daylight! The Liu family is going too far! Let's go to the authorities together and accuse the Liu family of framing us for theft."
Amidst the shouting and yelling, Shi Mei stepped back to make way.
Liu Feixue was furious that the servants in her household would do such a shameful thing, and she shouted, "Shut up!"
The chaotic crowd stopped what they were doing. Liu Feixue walked up to the servants and spoke in a deep voice.
“Whoever took someone else’s things, hand them over one by one, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”
As soon as she spoke, all the guards of the Liu family shuddered. Those who had taken the items knelt down in fear, and some who were still hiding things quickly handed them over and placed them on the floor of the inn.
Several people pleaded repeatedly, "Madam, we were wrong, please forgive us this once, please forgive us this once."
Unfortunately, Liu Feixue was a person who couldn't tolerate any injustice, especially since these people had made her lose face so badly. How could she not be angry? How could she possibly forgive them? So she raised her head and summoned her capable subordinates, Hei Sha and Bai Sha.
"Black Demon, White Demon, take these people back and give each of them thirty strokes of the cane. Beat them hard. Keep the living ones and throw the dead ones out."
"Yes, madam."
Black Fiend and White Fiend obeyed the order, and with a wave of their hands, servants from the Liu family dragged away the servants who had taken the items. The servants were already pale with fright, and some of them were pleading, "Madam, we dare not do it again, Madam, we dare not do it again, please spare us."