I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 83: Cleaning Up the Inner Residence

Ye Qianning led Du Yi and his three men to the front courtyard. From a distance, she saw the Old Madam and Mrs. Wang in festive clothing. Xiang Siyan was also dressed to the nines, complete with a jade belt.

The Xiang family relatives present were almost all from Mrs. Wang’s side. The various ladies were wives of minor officials, all cluelessly vying to curry favor.

"Eldest Miss." The steward jogged over to greet her.

"Go and dismiss everyone at the gate bearing gifts. We are not hosting guests today," Ye Qianning ordered.

"But..." The steward began to protest, but the moment he met Ye Qianning’s gaze, he nodded immediately. "Yes, yes, of course."

’The image of that little girl beating the Second Master was still vivid in his mind. The power in this manor was shifting.’

The steward went to the main gate to stop the guests bearing gifts. The Old Madam and Mrs. Wang scolded him, but after the steward whispered something to the Old Madam, she turned to look at Ye Qianning in the courtyard.

"Mother," Mrs. Wang said, having also spotted Ye Qianning. She edged closer to the Old Madam.

"We are hosting guests today, and that’s final," the Old Madam snorted.

Unable to stop them, the steward grew frantic.

"Luo Xuan, Luo Wen, throw out the gifts. Then throw out the people." Ye Qianning had intended to spare them some dignity, but if they were going to be this shameless, then to hell with it!

"Yes."

Luo Xuan and Luo Wen headed for the gate. Without a word, they went to work, their movements swift and efficient.

After a flurry of shrieks and yells, the main gates of the General’s manor slammed shut.

Mrs. Wang pulled her two children back.

Xiang Siyan’s young face was contorted with rage. "You little bitch! How dare you ruin my celebration banquet!"

The Old Madam stumbled backward in shock, then turned to curse at Ye Qianning. "You little bastard! How dare you treat our guests this way! Who gave you the audacity to cause such a scene?"

"Steward, take Zhenzhu away from here," Ye Qianning said in a cold voice.

Upon hearing the command, the steward immediately moved to take Xiang Zhenzhu.

Terrified, Xiang Zhenzhu clung to Mrs. Wang. "Mother, I don’t want to go! Mother, save me!"

"What do you think you’re doing? Let go of Zhenzhu!" Mrs. Wang cried, trying to pull her daughter back.

"The children are still young. There are some things they shouldn’t witness," Ye Qianning said. "It’s for the best if she’s taken away. After all, you wouldn’t want to be disgraced in front of your own daughter, would you?" Ye Qianning still held back slightly.

’She was no saint, but she wouldn’t beat a mother in front of her own child.’

’A mother, good or bad, is always perfect in her child’s eyes. She couldn’t bring herself to shatter that illusion for a little girl.’

Mrs. Wang let go. She looked at Ye Qianning in fear. ’She even dared to beat Xiang Mingli. Don’t tell me she plans on beating me, too?’

The steward picked up the wailing Xiang Zhenzhu and carried her toward the rear courtyard.

"You’ve got some nerve, you little mongrel! Since when is it your place to run the General’s manor, you bastard?" The Old Madam was so furious she looked ready to tear Ye Qianning apart.

"My father was summoned to the palace by the Emperor today," Ye Qianning said nonchalantly. "Do you know why, Old Madam?"

"He is a minister of the court. What’s so unusual about being summoned to the palace? Don’t think you can do as you please just because Xiang Minghou spoils you."

"The rules of Lou Mountain Academy were decreed by the late Emperor. Plenty of children from noble families have failed to gain admission. For the academy to accept Xiang Siyan would be a violation of the late Emperor’s decree—a crime of grave disrespect."

The more the Old Madam heard, the more her face contorted.

"As for Lou Mountain Academy, Xiang Siyan won’t be going."

"What did you say, you little bitch? I’ll kill you!" Xiang Siyan yelled, charging forward.

Du Yi raised his leg and kicked the boy square in the chest, sending Xiang Siyan flying.

"Si Yan!" Mrs. Wang shrieked.

The Old Madam finally snapped out of her stupor. "You little bastard, you dare lay a hand on him! This is rebellion! Utter rebellion!"