When Did I Move My Own House Away?

Nie Shi'an looked at Xie Cheng'en and said, "You little brat from the Xie Family, you really dare to say that."

Zhou Wanwan hadn't expected Nie Shi'an to help her. She chuckled and said, "In that case, shouldn't you give me the counterfeit goods that your major families have?"

The major families coughed, their eyes darting around somewhat.

Xie Cheng'en sneered:

"These are all counterfeit goods, why should I give them to you?"

"If we give them to you, then we won't have any proof that these are all counterfeit. Isn't that what you're planning?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded calmly and said, "Okay, I'll pay for it. It's just a rare treasure, right? You guys wait a moment."

Zhou Wanwan gave her subordinate a few instructions, and the subordinate turned and left.

Xie Cheng'en sneered:

"I'd like to see what you can come up with."

If the product is too bad, we won't want it.

Zhou Wanwan sat in the chair and nodded, saying, "I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Zheng Xing'an served her, and had some snacks served. It was time for Zhou Wanwan to have some snacks again.

There were six different kinds of imperial pastries laid out on the table.

There are soft and chewy osmanthus milk cake, sweet lotus seed pastry, red bean Furong cake, almond crisps, jujube paste Taohua pastry, and a delicate and soft milk coconut cake.

Zheng Xing'an served a bowl of stewed snow bird's nest.

Surrounded by many noble ladies, the room was filled with hundreds of guests from prominent families, and all eyes were fixed on Zhou Wanwan.

Madam Nie frowned, and spoke with displeasure:

"Zhou Wanwan, you have no manners at all."

With so many people watching you, and the matter still unresolved, you still have the mind to eat? That's just outrageous.

Hundreds of eyes were fixed on her, creating a tense atmosphere.

Zhou Wanwan looked up at Madam Nie, her tone flat:

"Madam Nie, are you staring at me like that because you're hungry?"

I'm not hungry, I just had a few bites to tide me over, it doesn't bother anyone.

Madam Nie immediately rolled her eyes, her tone sarcastic:

"Stop your sophistry! I'd like to see what you can come up with to settle this matter today."

If you can't come up with decent compensation, let me tell you, you won't be stepping out of the Nie Family's gate today!

No sooner had he finished speaking than Nie Shi'an immediately spoke up sternly, shouting:

"Shut up!"

His face darkened, and he said coldly:

"Stop talking nonsense and being unreasonable here."

This situation doesn't allow for such unruly behavior.

Nie Shi'an was already annoyed, and Madam Nie's continued nagging only added fuel to the fire.

Madam Nie shouted loudly:

"Why are you yelling at me? Zhou Wanwan has never been a sleight of hand."

If she were honest, how could anyone have wronged her?

Zhou Wanwan looked at Madam Nie and said:

"Madam Nie, when have I ever done anything dishonest? What proof do you have?"

Even when the government is judging a case, they still need to rely on evidence, right?

Madam Nie looked at her and said:

"Ever since you came to my house, problems have arisen wherever you go."

If it's not your problem, is it mine?

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said:

"How could a six-year-old child like me possibly move your house?"

I haven't even asked you yet! I was living a good life at home, enjoying fine clothes and delicacies every day, but after coming to your house, I'm eating coarse food every day.

If you don't want me to live in your house, just say so! Why move your whole house away?

Madam Nie blushed with anger. "What nonsense are you spouting? When did I move out of my own home?"

Zhou Wanwan spread her hands and said:

"Who's talking nonsense? Ever since I came to your house, there hasn't been a moment of peace."

They even took me to the Cui Family and insisted that I become Cui Family concubine. Who knows if this was intentional on your part?

Madam Nie gritted her teeth in anger. "Bullshit! You're spouting utter nonsense!"

Zhou Wanwan lowered her head and continued eating her snacks. This woman was a shrew; she couldn't be bothered to pay her any attention.

A short while later, Zhou Wanwan's subordinates quickly returned.

The group, carrying wooden boxes and brocade cases, entered the hall one after another, bringing back a dozen or so exquisite and rare items.

Zhou Wanwan glanced at all the members of the prominent families present, then looked at Xie Cheng'an and said:

"The items that were switched out of your possessions, and the losses I have to compensate you for."

What we have now should be enough to compensate us.

Upon seeing this, everyone present gasped in shock, their faces filled with astonishment.

These dozen or so items in front of me are by no means ordinary objects:

There are fine antique jade ornaments with a warm and smooth texture, as well as well-preserved old calligraphy and paintings by famous artists.

There are also finely crafted porcelain vases from previous dynasties, carved bronzes, as well as jade pendants, bracelets, and exquisite jade carvings of excellent quality.

Each piece is made of superior materials and is in excellent condition; they are all rare antiques and valuable treasures that are hard to find on the market.

Any one of these items could be worth several family heirlooms of an ordinary noble family.

Moreover, the sheer number of them on display caused a drastic change in everyone's expressions, and for a moment, no one dared to utter a word of objection.

Xie Cheng'en sneered, "Who knows if your things are real or fake? Someone will definitely have to come and see for themselves."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "Then let them look all they want."

Xie Cheng'en brought several appraisers with him, who nodded as they examined the artifacts. "They are all genuine; these antiques are of very high quality."

An elderly appraiser with gray hair said loudly:

"What a find! This is truly a rare and exquisite piece of ancient jade!"

The carving is exquisite, with smooth lines and even patina throughout the patterns, making it a genuine antique.

If this were taken to a major auction house in the capital, the starting price would be at least 500,000 taels of silver, and there would be a frenzy of bidding!

Another appraiser standing nearby looked at the porcelain vase from the previous dynasty and said:

"This porcelain vase is absolutely stunning! Its condition is flawless; there isn't a single imperfection to be found."

In an auction house, those would be the grand finale pieces, and the price would definitely be high—even more sought-after than that ancient jade!

Xie Cheng'en scoffed and said, "Zhou Wanwan, you're smart enough to know what's good for you. Let's divide these dozen or so items among ourselves!"

The Old Scholar Tree outside snorted coldly, "It seems our forgery skills are getting more and more sophisticated; we've even fooled these people."

Zhou Wanwan scoffed, "These appraisers aren't so easily fooled, but as long as you bribe them, everything's fine."

Zhou Wanwan looked at the powerful families and said, "They've got their eyes on me? They're really overestimating themselves."

The Old Scholar Tree said softly:

"Don't worry! None of these people will escape. If they hadn't done this, we might have let them go."

Now that they've done this, they're courting death.

Zhou Wanwan chuckled, and Nie Shi'an, standing beside her, looked at her Zhou Wanwan said:

"Little girl, I'm sorry I dragged you into this. Don't worry, I'll make it up to you."

"Someone, take Zhou Wanwan to my warehouse and let her pick out a few things she likes."

Madam Nie's expression changed drastically. "Nie Shi'an, what are you trying to do?"