Chapter 32: Escaped

 Chapter 32: Escaped

In just a moment, the girl saw that the villagers were all staring at her with intense gazes, as if she was really going to do something unfavorable to Shu Yu.

The girl was instantly frightened and without hesitation, she completely betrayed old lady Ruan, "It wasn't me, I'm not a fraud, I don't know anything. It was all her, she asked me to impersonate Er Ya from the Lu family."

She pointed at old lady Ruan and quickly clarified herself, "I'm just a beggar. A few days ago, she met me and saw two moles on my arm. She then asked me to pretend to be the second young lady of the Lu family. She said that if I went to the Lu family, I could have a place to live and food to eat. But when I got there, I found that the Lu family was also very poor. Nevertheless, I had a status and a place to stay, at least I wouldn't have to sleep on the streets. It was all her plan."

"Really?" Shu Yu expressed doubt.

The girl quickly nodded, "Of course it's true. Otherwise, how would I know that Er Ya had moles on her arm? It was all she told me."

Shu Yu looked at old lady Ruan, "Do you have anything else to say now? Why did you ask a beggar to impersonate Er Ya?"

"What could be my purpose? The Lu family has nothing. Could I still steal some money from them? Isn't it just to fulfill my daughter's longing for Er Ya? I did it for the sake of the Lu family." old lady Ruan spoke as she backed away, and when she was far enough, she turned and ran straight out of the courtyard gate.

Liang Shi let out a sound of disdain, "This old hag. I'll go chase after her."

"Third sister, don't bother. Just let her be." Lu Dasong spoke up and blocked her. What could they do if they caught up with old lady Ruan? After all, she was the mother of their second sister, and her plot had failed. Could they still beat her up?

Liang Shi cast a reluctant glance at Lu San, and the girl who impersonated Er Ya saw old lady Ruan escape and knew that if she didn't leave now, she would have to bear all the blame.

Without another word, she pushed her way through the crowd and ran away.

Liang Shi wanted to catch her but didn't manage to. She stomped her feet in anger, "She sure can run fast."

Shu Yu didn't catch her either. Ruan Shi hugged her tightly, as if she would disappear again if Shu Yu didn't hold on a little tighter.

Shu Yu tried to struggle twice but couldn't break free, so she gave up.

Right now, the two troublemakers have left, but Ruan Shi still hasn't let go. Even San Ya and Da Hu are quietly moving closer to her, looking at her with a curious and joyful expression.

Before, they just thought she was a beautiful and gentle sister who was like a fairy, and they still felt a little distance from her. But now, this fairy sister has become their second sister.

The two children couldn't express their happiness, and they also wanted to hug their second sister like their mother.

San Ya even secretly reached out her little hand, wanting to hold her hand, but when she touched it, she quickly withdrew it.

Shu Yu smiled and looked at the soft little girl. She didn't even want to bother with Ruan Shi.

She reached out and held San Ya's little hand. The little girl suddenly looked up and looked at her with surprise.

Shu Yu blinked at her, and San Ya's face turned red instantly. She shyly lowered her head.

When Shu Yu raised her head again, she saw that Lu Dasong had already started evacuating the onlookers.

When everyone had left, Lu Dasong closed the courtyard door.

For a while, only the Lu family members were left in the courtyard.

Liang Shi wanted to speak, but Lu Dasong came over first.

He looked at Shu Yu and carefully scrutinized her for a long time before finally nodding. "She does look a bit like Da Ya."

(End of this chapter)