"Miss, Miss, there’s news from over there!" Yu Zhu rushed in, sweating all over, looking worriedly at Long Yue, "Miss, the Old Madam has requested you to come to the main hall!"

Yu Zhu finished speaking with a look full of worry.

Is she about to be dealt with?

She just started living a slightly better life as a maid, and now it’s going to be ruined?

Long Yue remained calm, slowly got up: "Let’s go!"

Yu Zhu glanced at Long Yue, seeing her calm demeanor, somehow felt her own mood also settle down, and quickly followed.

The two arrived at the front hall where Old Madam Wei, Mrs. Gao, and several concubines were present. Long Yue stepped forward and greeted each of them.

"Grandmother, I wonder why you have called for me?"

Long Yue spoke in a soft voice, her delicate posture appeared truly fragile, evoking sympathy in others.

The nanny beside Old Madam Wei, who was the one who initially welcomed Long Yue, said: "The people sent to investigate have returned and brought back news."

"Oh? What news?"

Long Yue blinked her innocent-looking big black eyes.

"The villagers there can all testify that you are Chuntao, who lost her parents early on. Miss, do you have anything to say about this?"

The old nanny finished speaking and squinted at Long Yue. This was a test.

Long Yue thought for a moment and said, "In this world, falsehood cannot become truth, and truth cannot turn false. Yan’er lost her mother early, alone with no support anywhere, and now someone claims I am a fraud, that it’s impossible to justify even if I jumped into the Yellow River, so... I have nothing to say."

Instantly, the Old Madam’s eyes narrowed.

This reply seemed to put her at a disadvantage, even appearing weak, but she could see the intricacy in these words.

This was to say, all judgment power was in her hands, considering the interests of the Wei Mansion and also affirming her high status. Truly a clever girl.

Mrs. Gao naturally sensed the subtlety of this, her heart racing with anger as she glared at Long Yue, thinking this little wretch was here to collect debts!

The Second Concubine Yin Zhu’s expression was also unpleasant; she was thinking of avenging her precious daughter. If this Wei Yunyan were kicked out of the Wei Mansion, she’d have means to make her life miserable, avenging Cai Cai!

Now, it all depended on Old Madam Wei’s judgment.

"Wu Wu..."

"I am here!"

The nanny who went to welcome Long Yue, whom Old Madam Wei affectionately called "Wu Wu," responded.

Nanny Wu bowed, understanding the Old Madam’s intention, and said: "Previously, I actually went to the woods to see the young lady, and there was no issue."

This confirmed that Long Yue was indeed Wei Yunyan.

Mrs. Gao and Yin Zhu’s expressions were not good, Yin Zhu was even more anxious, stepping forward: "Old Madam, but their evidence..."

"Hmph, what does that bit of evidence count for?"

A sudden cold snort interrupted as a middle-aged man in a long robe strode in.

Without a doubt, this man was the actual head of the Wei Mansion, Mr. Wei, Wei Yan!

As he entered, everyone immediately held their breath, nervously watching him, waiting for his judgment.

However, listening to his opening remarks, things didn’t seem right?

Indeed, Wei Yan spoke: "My own daughter, wouldn’t I know? Those are just random villagers causing trouble at my Wei Mansion? Hmph, they think the Wei Mansion is easy to bully, huh?"

His words were murderous, startling everyone.

Mr. Wei was going to protect Wei Yunyan?

Mrs. Gao and Yin Zhu’s expressions turned sour.

"Father..." Long Yue stepped forward, gracefully saluting, "Thank you for trusting me, Father!"

When she looked up again, her eyes were filled with tears, making it seem truly genuine.

Wei Yan was very satisfied with this.

He stepped forward, lifted Long Yue up, and said kindly: "Alright Yan’er, don’t be sad, Father wronged you for so many years, now I won’t let you be wronged any longer. You can feel at ease."

"Mm!"

"Moreover..." He frowned at Mrs. Gao, "Just send off those troublemakers with some Silver and let them leave quickly, otherwise don’t blame the Wei Family if we’re not polite!"

"Master!"

Mrs. Gao gritted her teeth as she stared at Wei Yan, her gaze was full of shame and anger, likely threatening him.

Only she was facing away from the Old Madam, so the Old Madam didn’t see.

But Wei Yan saw it.

By rights, in the past, if Mrs. Gao warned him like this, he would have backed down, but this time he was very determined.

"Alright then, Mother, may I first take Yan’er to leave?"

"Alright, go ahead!"

With Old Madam Wei’s approval, Mrs. Gao was left with no choice but to watch helplessly as Wei Yan took Long Yue away.

Long Yue followed Wei Yan out of the main hall, walking through a long corridor.

"Yan’er, rest assured, you are Father’s daughter, Father will certainly protect you,"

Wei Yan said seriously, with his hands behind him.

Long Yue was walking and suddenly stopped, looking up and asked: "Father, what if I really am fake? Would you drive me out of the mansion?"

Wei Yan was taken aback, probably not expecting Long Yue to ask this.

But then he laughed: "Silly child, keep saying silly things, alright, your health doesn’t look good, go rest quickly, Father has some official duties to attend to."

"Then, walk slowly, Father."

What official duties? Is he going to explain things to Mrs. Gao?

Long Yue coldly laughed inside, but appeared respectful on the surface.

And so, Long Yue returned to her courtyard, while Wei Yan returned to his room, where a cold snort greeted him.

"You good-for-nothing Wei Yan, that wretch is definitely fake, and you actually accepted her back? Are you opposing me, wanting to anger me to death?"

Mrs. Gao angrily said, almost wanting to throw a pillow at him.

Wei Yan hurriedly dodged, raising his hands: "Madam, don’t be angry, I am not trying to oppose you, but this girl is of use to us, for now she cannot be discarded!" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Gao put down the pillow she was about to throw, coldly staring at him: "Is what you say true?"

"Absolutely true, without a doubt! This girl is meant to be a stepping stone for our Dai’er, so she must be kept. After we’re done utilizing her, Madam can dispose of her as you wish!"

"Hmph, a stepping stone? Wei Yan, are you sure you can control her?"

Mrs. Gao coldly snorted.

Wei Yan: "I can, I merely wish to send her to the Imperial Palace, let her fight those women tooth and nail, once the path is cleared, we’ll send Dai’er in. Given Dai’er’s intelligence, she will certainly become the next Empress..."

"Bang!"

The pillow still flew over.

"Fool, you fool, and what if you’re raising a tiger to harm you? That little wretch is no pushover; would she listen to you and make way for Dai’er? You’re lying to ghosts!"

Mrs. Gao was truly furious, what kind of bad idea was this?

That wretch’s means are formidable; within the Wei Mansion, she had methods to deal with her, but once she’s out, who knows what she’d become?

What if she genuinely gained favor with the Eldest Young Master?

Wouldn’t this be raising a stone to hit one’s own foot?