"Golden Crocodile." Qian Daoliu naturally knew what Qian Renxue was worried about, so he said to Golden Crocodile beside him, "Step outside first. Xue'er and I have something to discuss."
"Of course, Big Brother." Golden Crocodile had no objections. After bowing twice to the sacred statue, he left the Elder Hall.
Once Golden Crocodile left, Qian Renxue could no longer contain the anger that had been fermenting inside her these past few days. Somewhat angrily, she asked, "Grandfather, I want to know what that woman is doing. How could she give such a foolish order? Doesn't she know the consequences?"
Qian Daoliu stroked Qian Renxue's head, however, and said with a doting expression, "Xue'er, she is your mother. Don't call her that."
His words brought back Qian Renxue's memories of Bibi Dong, making her even more agitated. "Then what should I call her? Sister? Ha! Do I need such a false relative? Grandfather, let me tell you, I only have two family members left in this world, and the other one is absolutely not Bibi Dong!"
Seeing how stubborn Qian Renxue was, Qian Daoliu merely sighed. He did not blame her. After all, anyone would have harbored resentment if raised the way Bibi Dong had raised her.
Especially when the child had no idea why her mother was so hostile toward her.
"Your mother had her reasons. You're older now. Perhaps it's time to tell you the truth about your parents."
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu led Qian Renxue to the stone tablet from before, which bore Qian Xunji's name and the account of his life.
"You may have heard rumors from people at court or elsewhere that your mother killed your father. In fact, that is indeed true. But it is also an indisputable fact that your father wronged