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Chapter 255: The Lin Family Redeeming A Slave

Bai Xiangxiu still had her thoughts about her, even though she was in her dog-tired state. Did Long Heng take the wrong medicine? Why does he have so much gusto after coming back? People might think that he was drugged if they saw him like this!

Long Heng was already gone by the time Bai Xiangxiu woke up the next day. She instantly remembered that she had to go pay the old madame a visit upon opening her eyes. There were some matters in the manor that she had to oversee so that she would be prepared when Long Heng was busy with his matters.

She had to struggle quite a bit before she could finally put on her clothes, but her legs gave way when she tried to get up. Fortunately, there were maids who helped her dress and wash up so she could finally sit at the dining table to have breakfast. However, she fell asleep on top of the dining table before she even began her meal.

Everyone was surprised when they saw that. What were they supposed to do now? Ye-mama coughed gently. “I will report to the old madame and tell her that… the princess consort will not be able to pay her a visit as she has fallen sick.”

“No need. I’ve already paid the old madame a visit.” Long Heng was in a good mood when he saw Bai Xiangxiu fast asleep on the table after he was finished with morning court.

He picked her up and laid her down on the bed and accompanied her as she slept. An hour later, Bai Xiangxiu suddenly woke up with a scream. “Oh no, This is bad! I’ve yet to pay the old madame a visit! Why didn’t anybody wake me up!”

“It’s already noon.”

“Aww. She’ll hate me for this.” Bai Xiangxiu let out a long sigh. Mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws don’t normally get along ever since ancient times. Her situation was worse since the old madame was a very strict old lady.

Long Heng smiled. “Why would she hate you when you’ve done nothing wrong? I’ve already paid her a visit in your stead. You don’t have to bother paying her a visit in the morning anymore as mother will be busy taking care of Lin’er. So, household matters will fall into your hands. Things will get a little hectic but it shouldn’t be too exhausting as Long Shuting will be here to help you. Hurry up and have your lunch. There’ll be a nice show to watch in a moment.”

“Mm?” What show could there possibly be so early in the morni-… I mean at noon?

After taking their lunch, Long Heng brought Bai Xiangxiu to the receiving hall at a pace that was more like taking a stroll. She saw a few people kneeling in when she arrived at the courtyard. Bai Xiangxiu had a good memory, so she instantly recognized that they weren’t people from the manor. “Who are these people?” Bai Xiangxiu asked while furrowing her eyebrows. There were three people in total. An old lady and two pageboys. Their faces were filled with sorrow.

“Men, bring a chair for the princess consort.”

The servants quickly went and brought two chairs. After all, it wouldn’t look good if others were to see the prince standing while the princess consort sat on a chair beside him. Thus, both husband and wife decided to take a seat. They seemed like unscrupulous people by doing so. There was nothing Bai Xiangxiu could do about it. She hadn’t a clue what was going on so she could only mimic the attitude Long Heng was showing. This is probably why they say married couples look alike!

Tears began to pour from the old lady’s eyes as she kowtowed when she saw the two daunting figures. “Your Highness, please be benevolent and forgive our mistress. Our master and madame are willing to pay any price to purchase her enslavement papers.”

“Oh? Princess Consort, what do you think about this?”

“I’m not…” Oh god. Can you not push these sort of questions to me? I’m not your sidekick. Isn’t your opinion more important than mine in the end? Bai Xiangxiu rolled her eyes in secret and replied in an obedient manner. “Your Highness should be the one making the decision.”