Reborn to abuse the scumbag, the demon queen destroyed her ex-husband's entire family

"What's the matter?"

Xiao Ruge looked at Old Lady Xiao with a puzzled expression, pretending to be stupid.

Seeing her like this, Old Lady Xiao became a little uncertain again about the matter that she had originally believed was Xiao Ruge spreading the rumors.

"What else could it be? Of course it's the rumors out there that we want to seize your property!"

Mrs. Xu was a brainless person with a quick temper. Before the old lady could say anything, she started chattering.

She pointed at Xiao Ruge's nose and scolded, "Xiao Ruge, ever since we brought you back, the old lady has taken good care of you, providing you with good food and drink every day. How can you say that you live a life worse than the servants in the Xiao family?"

When Xiao Ruge heard this, her eyes widened instantly, her eyes full of grievance, tears slowly rose to her eyes, she turned her head and looked at Old Madam Xiao with grievance.

"Grandmother, how can you say that? I am grateful for all the kindness you have shown me, so how could I say bad things about you outside?"

The bean-sized tears fell down like a jade curtain with a broken string, making Lin feel so distressed.

"Second sister-in-law, what you said is serious. Ruge has always been obedient. I don't think she did this!"

"Who else could it be if she wasn't her?"

Old Mrs. Xiao let her two daughters-in-law quarrel with each other downstairs, she just kept staring at Xiao Ruge.

Seeing that she looked aggrieved and it didn't seem fake, the determination in my heart was shaken a little.

"Grandma, I really didn't do this. Just think about it, what good will this do me? Besides, I believe that Grandma is not treating me well just because she is attracted by the family wealth left by Grandpa. You are my Grandma! I have no other relatives in this world, and you are the closest person to me!"

These tears and sobs made Old Mrs. Xiao feel a little ashamed.

But when she thought of the mountains of gold and silver left by General Xiao, her wavering heart became firm again.

"Good girl, I know you are not that kind of child. Your great-aunt is also anxious and confused, stop crying!"

She took a handkerchief and personally wiped Xiao Ruge's tears, thinking that it seemed that she had to put her plan on hold for a while.

When she thought about not being able to hold so much money in her own hands, Old Mrs. Xiao felt extremely uncomfortable.

Seeing that this matter was going to be let go so easily, Xiao Mingyue couldn't help it.

"Grandmother, it's better to investigate this matter thoroughly. If it wasn't Second Sister who said it, then it must have been done by the servants in the mansion. Now the rumors are spreading like wildfire, not only damaging your reputation, but also causing unrest in our family!"

After saying this, she winked at Xu, who immediately understood.

"Yes, now that our daughters have reached marriageable age, it is time to choose a husband. If any bad rumors spread about the Xiao family, it will also affect the children in the future!"

"Besides, the men of the Xiao family are all serving as officials in the court. Although they are not in important positions, they definitely have an impact on their careers."

When Old Lady Xiao thought about it, it made sense, so she called the housekeeper to have a thorough check on the servants serving in the mansion.

All those who like to gossip and behave themselves were sold out.

Taking this opportunity, Old Lady Xiao specially cleared out everyone around Xiao Ruge. Except for Bai Zhi, almost all the rest were replaced by new people.

Xiao Ruge didn't say anything. Anyway, she wasn't planning to live in the Xiao Mansion for a long time, so it didn't matter whether there was a change of residence or not.

As for the second house, because Xu was a gossipy person and her subordinates were particularly good at scheming, the main maids and servants were not replaced, but a group of second-class maids were replaced.

This made her feel a little overwhelmed for a while, and nothing she did went well.

When Lin heard this, he secretly thought it was retribution.

He originally wanted to check and balance Xiao Ruge, but now he has brought trouble upon himself.

The Xiao Mansion investigated the servants, and after four or five days of fuss, they still couldn't find out who spread the rumors.

That day, Bai Zhi disguised herself as a man and picked up some kids from the street. She only used a few candies to make them learn the nursery rhyme.

She was extremely careful. If she was discovered, there would be something fishy going on.

When Bai Zhi came back from the kitchen with dinner, she met the housekeeper on the way. Seeing him looking so confused, she felt amused.

After returning to Ruyi Garden and telling Xiao Ruge about this, both the master and the servant were in a good mood and ate a little more dinner than usual.

At night, Xiao Ruge couldn't sleep, so she got up and secretly called Bai Zhi into the room.

"Bai Zhi, you stay at Ruyi Garden. I'm going to go out for a while."

"Miss, what do you want to do? Just tell me to go. It's not safe for you to go out at this late hour!"

Xiao Ruge has always known about Bai Zhi's loyalty.

Bai Zhi wanted to protect her, and she also wanted to protect Bai Zhi.

Since she was the only one left at home, Bai Zhi has become the person she trusts most in the world.

"Don't worry, I'm just going to the farm outside to check on those old servants. I'll be back soon. You guard Ruyi Garden well, and if there's any noise outside, find a way to get rid of them!"

Bai Zhi also knew that a trustworthy person was needed to guard this place, so she nodded, personally helped Xiao Ruge change into a nightgown, and watched her climb over the wall and leave the Xiao Mansion.

While the city gate was still open, Xiao Ruge ran all the way out of the city and soon arrived at a farm in the suburbs.

Even though she was very good at martial arts, she was still exhausted after running around like this.

She reached out to wipe the sweat from her forehead, thinking that she would have to ask someone outside to get her a horse or carriage when she had time, otherwise if she had to fly here every time, even a good person would be exhausted.

The manager of the manor was once General Xiao's personal soldier. Because he broke an arm while fighting on the battlefield, he was finally arranged to be the manager of a manor in the suburbs of Beijing.

Most of the servants at General Xiao’s farm are disabled veterans who have retired.

In the words of the old general, these soldiers have fought for the court all their lives, and after being injured or disabled, they cannot be left alone in their old age.

This can be regarded as a disguised way for the old general to find a place for his personal soldiers to retire.

When Xiao Ruge was a child, General Xiao often brought her to the farm to play, but later she followed the old general to the northern border and rarely returned to Beijing.

Looking at the red door in front of him, Xiao Ruge gave a familiar code.

Two short and one long.

The door was soon opened a crack, and a one-eyed old man appeared inside with a lantern.

The candle flame swayed in the breeze, and the dim light was reflected on his wrinkled face. Coupled with his cold appearance with only one eye left, if one was not mentally prepared, one would be scared to death.

"Grandpa Tian!"

Xiao Ruge recognized the person in front of her at a glance.

When she came to the village to play as a child, almost all the veterans were used as horses for her to ride.

Some of them were good at making toys for her out of wood, so she never lacked things to play with when she was a child.

Old man Tian stared at Xiao Ruge with his one eye. His originally cold eyes suddenly burst into a bright light, and he pulled her into the door.