Chapter 75: The Ins and Outs of the Matter (1/2)

When Uncle Liang heard the question, an unnatural expression formed on his face. He wanted to change the topic and he said to Bai Luochu, “Young Lady, it is quite late now and it is almost time for lunch. Think about what you want to eat and I will instruct the kitchen to prepare the food for you.”

“Uncle Liang, you have yet to answer my question. Just tell me, I can accept it.” It was obvious that Bai Luochu understood Uncle Liang’s intention. However, she was really curious. After all, she wasn’t the person targeted by them and wouldn’t react explosively after learning about the truth.

When Uncle Liang saw that he was unable to hide it anymore, there was a ‘plop’ sound as he knelt down on the ground. He exclaimed, “Young Lady, this old servant is guilty!”

It didn’t matter if it was her previous life or her current life, Uncle Liang could still be considered Bai Luochu’s senior. Bai Luochu wouldn’t allow him to kneel when speaking to her. Hence, Bai Luochu helped Uncle Liang up and said, “Uncle Liang, quickly stand up. There is nothing to be guilty for. You just have to tell me everything that happened after I left.”

Uncle Liang was obviously old and after dropping to his knees all of a sudden, he needed some help in order to stand up. He was trembling a little and didn’t know if it was because of the pain in his knees or because he was afraid of telling the truth.

“Young Lady, you might find it hard to accept the things I am about to say next. I hope you won’t be agitated and hurt yourself...” Uncle Liang lowered his head and his voice got softer as he spoke. It seemed like the truth was something hard to stomach and Uncle Liang had to pause several times throughout his recount.

Bai Luochu nodded and raised her chin again as an indication for Uncle Liang to continue.

“Previously, this old servant was sent out to carry out some tasks allocated by your uncle. When I returned, Young Lady was already missing. Your uncle said that you went to a temple by the outskirts of the city in order to burn incense. He also said that you wouldn’t be back so soon. As you had visited the temple frequently in the past, this old servant didn’t feel as though there was anything suspicious about it. But after seeing that Young Lady didn’t return after a few days, this old servant went to ask your uncle again.”

“This time, your uncle’s attitude turned 180 degrees and he yelled, ‘That lowly lass has a cheap life and won’t die! Even if she died, she should die outside the residence in order to bring the bad luck away’”

“As I continued to wait, I realized that your uncle started to act strangely. You were missing for such a long time but he wasn’t even anxious. Instead, he started to change the servants in the residence and the supervisors. As no one wanted to be the housekeeper, this old servant chose to stay and currently, I am the only one left who served the late general.”

“Is that the truth?” Bai Luochu finished listening to Uncle Liang’s narration and felt that the original owner of this body was really pitiful.

In the eyes of others, the original owner of this body might be a wastrel, but she was warm hearted like her father and had an unyielding character. It was truly a pity for her to end up like this.

Bai Luochu’s thoughts flew through her mind. Since she was reincarnated into this body and living on behalf of the original owner, she should be the one to take revenge for the original Luo Chu.