Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 622 - 621: Send Back

The carriage arrived in front of the Old Zhou family’s house, and Zhou Xiuer hesitated to get out, afraid of grandma’s scolding and not knowing how to explain what happened to her parents.

"Miss Zhou, please get out," said Purple Jade, who had already alighted and was holding back the carriage curtain.

Zhou Xiuer didn’t move, but Zhou Eryong nimbly jumped out of the carriage and ran straight into the house, crying and shouting for Old Lady Zhou as he went.

Old Lady Zhou was sewing when she heard her grandson’s loud crying, her heart skipped a beat, and the needle pricked her finger, drawing a bead of blood.

"Grandma, grandma."

Old Lady Zhou frowned as she saw Yongyong run in.

"Grandma, dad and mom were taken away by the Yamen Runners. Auntie and Wufu had them arrested, they’re bad women," Yongyong sobbed into Old Lady Zhou’s arms as he complained.

Old Lady Zhou’s body swayed, and her head buzzed, she instinctively placed her hand on the kang bed.

She forcibly calmed herself down and asked through gritted teeth, "Did you go to the county?"

Yongyong nodded, his eyes brimming with tears, "Mom said we were going to wish auntie a happy new year. But they had dad and mom arrested, accusing them of theft!"

Old Lady Zhou’s throat made a croaking sound, and she almost fainted. Those two heedless fools, still taking her words lightly, very well then!

"Mother!"

Zhou Xueli and Lady Liang rushed over, anxiously saying, "Outside, a girl has brought Xiuer back, she says she’s a maid from Wufu’s side." Seeing Yongyong too, both felt an ominous feeling in their hearts.

With only Xiuer and Yongyong present, and without a sight of her eldest brother and sister-in-law, and it was someone from Wufu’s side who had brought the siblings back—anyone could guess that her eldest brother and sister-in-law had disturbed Wufu and her peace, provoking her anger again! freeωebnovēl.c૦m

The eldest branch of the family has caused trouble again!

"Help me out!" Old Lady Zhou pushed Yongyong away and said with a trembling voice.

Zhou Xueli and Lady Liang exchanged a look, and immediately helped Old Lady Zhou dress and supported her out of the main room.

In the courtyard, a pretty girl dressed in purple stood there. Upon seeing Old Lady Zhou, she bowed respectfully, "This servant, Purple Jade, pays respects to Old Madam Zhou."

Noticing the poise of the maid, Old Lady Zhou was taken aback. Calling herself a servant, she must indeed be a maid from Wufu’s side, but with such dignity, standing there, one might mistake her for a young lady from a respectable family!

"I dare not accept the courtesy of Miss," Old Lady Zhou steadied her spirit and turned her gaze to Xiuer, who was standing aside, her eyes turning cold.

"Grandma," said Zhou Xiuer, carrying a small bundle in her hand, which had been given by Mrs. Zhou and naturally had to be carried by herself.

Old Lady Zhou, seeing her shuffle timidly, was angered and without a word, went over and slapped her across the face: "Wretch."

Zhou Xiuer, stunned by the slap, covered her face and burst into tears, "Grandma, why are you hitting me? What did I do wrong?"

"How dare you ask," Old Lady Zhou barked. "Where did you come from? And what were you doing?"

She grabbed her, and in the process, the small bundle Zhou Xiuer was carrying ripped open, spilling its contents—a few small pieces of jewelry, some silver pieces, and other feminine items.

Old Lady Zhou’s expression changed slightly, immediately thinking of Yongyong’s accusation of theft—could these be the items in question?

"Where did you get these things from?" she asked coldly, pointing to the items on the ground.

Zhou Xiuer was also panicked and hurriedly knelt to pick them up, meanwhile saying, "These were given to me by auntie. We were just going to wish her a happy new year, but Wufu... she had dad and mom thrown into prison."