Bai Sheng put down the fruit platter, the fruits having been "bought" for her by Lu Ye from town every few days.
"Lu Xing, have you really thought it through?" Bai Sheng's clear eyes showed no emotional fluctuation, as if everything Lu Xing had said today was within her expectations.
Lu Xing pursed his lips, his gaze firm, "Sister-in-law, I've thought it through. People like San—Lu Dahe and Madam Yao don't deserve the chance to enter Red Tree Village. They… are heartless people."
Lu Ye walked over with a cup of warm water, placing it on the wooden table beside Bai Sheng, then turned to Lu Xing. "At the time, your sister-in-law gave them a chance because she didn't want to make things difficult for you and your uncle. If they had lived honestly from then on, their future wouldn't have been too bad. But not everyone can grasp their only chance."
Bai Sheng smiled faintly and nodded. "A person's character determines what kind of person they become. Lu Dahe and Madam Yao's characters are already corrupted. Even if you were to tear out your own heart and give it to them, they would still complain that you were too slow. Lu Xing, I am very pleased that you can be so clear-headed and decisive now."
Bai Sheng remembered that on the day Lu Ye's parents passed away, Lu Ye was still at the martial academy. Lu Xing had secretly given the original owner and her three younger siblings a piece of coarse grain cake, which sustained them until Lu Ye returned. Therefore, she had always been grateful to Lu Xing.
Lu Xing blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed by Bai Sheng's praise. He scratched the back of his head and said, "Sister-in-law, I don't understand many of the grand principles. I only know that one shouldn't harm others casually and should be grateful to those who have helped you. Sister-in-law and Brother Lu Ye have helped me and my family, and I will be grateful for this lifetime. But Lu Dahe and Madam Yao—"
Bai Sheng smiled approvingly. "Lu Xing, you see more clearly than many. Then, husband, shall we go and kick them out now!" She had been waiting for this day, and thankfully, it hadn't taken too long.
Lu Ye patted her head, smiling dotingly. "Good girl, want to go watch the excitement?"
Bai Sheng narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Yes! Of course!" In this ancient era, watching a commotion was akin to going to a five-star cinema for a 3D 'Fast and Furious', thrilling and exciting.
Before leaving, Bai Sheng packed the fruits from the platter into a cloth bag and gave it to Lu Xing. Lu Xing was deeply touched; he and his family had never even seen such fruits before. He wanted to take them back for his little sister, Si'er, to taste.
And so, Lu Ye called Feng Pingyuan, Zhao Dazhuang, and the guards, and a large group set off to expel them.
Since arriving at Red Tree Slope, Prince Yu had also developed a fondness for watching exciting events. He immediately brought A Qiu and a few guards to follow.
Seeing the patron leading many people towards them, the residents living near the third house also came over out of curiosity.
Soon, a group stood imposingly before the door of the third house. Lu Dahe and Madam Yao were stunned, never imagining that that little brat Lu Xing would actually tell Lu Ye and his wife.
"Lu Ye! What are you… doing?" Lu Dahe pretended ignorance. After all, he was Lu Ye's paternal uncle, and he had to maintain some dignity.
Lu Ye ignored him and glanced at Feng Pingyuan. Feng Pingyuan said coldly, "Pack your things and get lost yourselves, or do you want us to help? If we have to do it ourselves, there might be some accidental bumps and bruises..."
Madam Yao looked terrified and cried out, "You… what right do you have to drive us away?"
Zhao Dazhuang sternly said, "What right? Don't you know? Still pretending! Are you getting out or not? If not, we'll take action immediately!" They had clearly written the agreement to the First Madam, stating that any further trouble would result in immediate expulsion. Yet, they were still acting tough! What shameless people!
"I… we are not leaving, we haven't broken any laws!" Madam Yao's lips trembled. She didn't know why she hated Lu Ye and his wife so much, but she just couldn't control her aversion.
"Take action," Lu Ye said, having no patience to waste with them. Feng Pingyuan, Zhao Dazhuang, and the guards went into action, throwing the household items out one by one. Prince Yu turned to his guards behind him and said, "You go help too." The guards responded and went.
"No, you can't drive us away! What right do you have to drive us away!" Madam Yao shrieked. The two children also began to cry loudly. The scene instantly became more lively.
The residents of Red Tree Slope standing by, mostly women and children, with the men out working and the women managing the households, felt a great sense of satisfaction seeing Madam Yao's family being driven away. This woman often cursed, and though she didn't name names, they knew she was often cursing the patron and his wife. But they were, after all, the patron's uncle and aunt, and as neighbors, it wasn't appropriate for them to meddle in family affairs. Moreover, they had heard that the third house had been extremely malicious towards the patron's family in the past. Now, the patron, disregarding their past misdeeds and showing great magnanimity, had given them a chance to live, yet they didn't cherish it at all. Such ingratitude! They were truly unworthy of being human!
Lu Dahe's eldest branch family also stood aside, quietly watching. Lu Yang constantly warned his parents with his eyes not to interfere. Xu Shi certainly wouldn't interfere; she wished the third house would just disappear. Although Lu Dahai felt uneasy, he also believed it was the consequence of his third brother and sister-in-law's actions, and he couldn't intervene.
Seeing that Lu Ye had brought so many people and his eyes were unusually cold, Lu Dahe no longer dared to put on airs. He stepped forward and kicked Madam Yao, "You useless woman, get up and pack your things." Madam Yao cried as she stood up, still muttering curses, her eyes occasionally glancing at Bai Sheng with vicious hatred. This lowly slave wife, why was she so lucky! Her man doted on her like a treasure, and even the residents of Red Tree Slope saw her as a fairy descending to earth. Why her! Look at her provocative demeanor, just like her vile mother-in-law! Only knew how to seduce men everywhere!
Lu Ye moved a small stool for Bai Sheng. Bai Sheng sat on the stool, leisurely cracking pumpkin seeds roasted by Tian Guihua, appearing like an indifferent spectator. When Madam Yao looked at her, she returned a bright, sunny smile.
After packing their belongings, Madam Yao spat several times towards the eldest branch family next door. Lu Dahe also cast a hateful glance at the entire eldest branch family.
Before leaving, Madam Yao grabbed her two children and pointed at Lu Ye, Bai Sheng, and the others, as well as the eldest branch family, saying fiercely, "Bao Lai, Bao Zhu, you all remember! These are the people who bullied your parents, who gave your parents no way out! No way out for you!"
Lu Baozhu sobbed, "Wuwu… Brother Xing said that it was Mother… and Father who insulted Cousin and Cousin-in-law, that's why they are driving us away, wuwu…" Madam Yao's eyes widened, and she raised her hand to slap her daughter. "He's talking nonsense! It was him and these people who bullied us together! Remember, when you grow up, you must get revenge!"