Chapter 90: The Bai Family is Not Simple

Old Madam Bai abruptly stopped in her tracks.

The County Magistrate’s son?

Jiang Dai was equally surprised. Why was the County Magistrate’s son here?

Only Bai Yunxing seemed unsurprised.

【So it really is related to the County Magistrate. I just didn’t expect it to be the County Magistrate’s Second Son.】

Juanjuan furrowed her little brow and whispered to Aunt Dongqu beside her, “What is a County Magistrate? Is it more powerful than the Village Head?”

“Yes, it’s like the Village Head but for the whole county.”

Upon hearing this, Juanjuan immediately craned her neck to look at Li Pingqing.

So this person must be really important!

The crowd began to stir. The County Magistrate’s second son!

In the eyes of the people, wasn’t he a big shot?

“Fine, fine, let’s do it!”

Old Madam Bai, feeling overwhelmed, shouted her agreement to the idea of writing an IOU.

Someone wanted to go to the Village Head’s house to fetch pen and ink, but Liang Tian’er stopped them and instructed her maid, Mo Han, to bring out the pen and ink that were always kept in the carriage.

With the document written and Old Madam Bai’s fingerprint affixed, she stormed off in a huff.

“Thank you all, aunties and madams, for your righteous help! Jiang Dai is deeply grateful!”

Jiang Dai bowed deeply, her words full of sincere gratitude.

“No need to thank us, it’s nothing!”

“Well, we’ll get back to work. You should try to console that girl!”

Granny Wang was the first to call everyone to leave.

Some villagers wanted to find out what Liang Tian’er and Li Pingqing intended to do next, but Granny Wang shooed them away, leading them out of the Bai family’s courtyard.

Even her grandson, Wang Dachui, who tried to sneak into the Bai family home, was caught and pulled out by her.

“Have you finished your studies? Go back and study!”

Dachui: !

“Juanjuan, save me!!!”

Juanjuan, holding Aunt Dongqu’s hand, looked at brother Dachui, who was wailing miserably. She could only give him a sympathetic look and wave goodbye.

See you!

What else could she do?

Could Juanjuan possibly snatch someone from Grandma Wang’s grasp?

Better be careful, or Grandma Wang might grab her by the collar and take her away too.

Bai Tian personally escorted the villagers out of the courtyard and then closed the gate.

Seeing that most people had left, Li Pingqing turned to Bai Tian. “Do you really not have any barbecue seasoning at home? You’re not playing a trick on me, are you? Even Miss Liang came here personally!”

Bai Tian was at a loss. He would love to have barbecue seasoning.

But neither he nor Jiang Dai had such a thing.

Could it be…

Bai Tian’s gaze fell on Bai Yun’an.

Bai Yun’an noticed his father’s gaze and met it openly. “Father, what’s wrong?”

Bai Tian: 【No way! How could such a young child have barbecue seasoning?】

【But something feels off!】

Bai Yun’an: 【No way! Are they suspecting me again? I was careless, who knew my parents were also transmigrators.】

【But it’s okay, I have the age advantage. I won’t take out the barbecue seasoning, and no one can find it. As long as I don’t admit it, no one can do anything!】

Juanjuan glanced at her third brother, who had managed to deceive their parents.

Is this what they call… a turtle that bites and never lets go?

Facing Li Pingqing’s suspicion, Liang Tian’er could only smile helplessly and explain:

“Second Young Master Li, you guessed wrong. If you don’t believe me, you can have your servant inquire. Not long ago, I also mistakenly thought the Bai family had barbecue seasoning and came here once.”

“But the Bai family didn’t have it. Otherwise, with such a good thing, why not exchange it for some silver?”

Li Pingqing: “Your explanation is quite similar to theirs. So, Miss Liang, what brings you here?”

Naturally, Liang Tian’er wouldn’t disclose the matter of the sweet potatoes.

Her gaze fell on Chunlai, who had just stood up and was whispering to Dongqu.

“That’s my maid.”

Li Pingqing was momentarily stunned, showing a look of skepticism.

Chunlai, however, greeted him openly, “Chunlai thanks Young master!”

Earlier, since her mistress hadn’t spoken, and there was another young man in the courtyard, Chunlai didn’t dare greet him directly, fearing she’d give herself away!

Now that her mistress had spoken, it was only right to greet him promptly!

Liang Tian’er gestured for Chunlai to rise.

“My maid came to visit relatives. I came today to see how she was doing, but unexpectedly found her being bullied.”

“I just didn’t expect to see Second Young Master Li here as well.”

Li Pingqing: “I see, then I misunderstood! Please forgive me, Miss Liang!”