The surrounding maids, servants, and guards were even happier. Apart from the personal maids and servants of each master, they were all bought by Ling Luo Yi in the first month of her return. Originally, when they heard they were coming to the Ling Estate, they were somewhat unwilling, and some even begged the human trafficker to sell them to a wealthier family.
Because in their eyes at the time, the Ling Estate had been in decline for a long time. Even if they were bought back, they would not have a good life. After all, people who were once in heaven fell into the mud and stayed there for ten years, their spirits were already worn out. Buying them, these servants, was definitely for torment.
Even though Ling Estate had a reputation for hiring servants, Ling Luo Yi's status as a fourth-grade alchemist had already spread. However, the servants who were about to be sold to others were strictly guarded, and no one would speak of these matters in front of them. Therefore, at that time, they had no idea that the Ling Estate had an alchemist. They only found out later when they were learning the rules, and only then did they feel at ease.
These servants who had been bought back not long ago could feel their master's joy. How could the servants who had been serving them for a long time not feel it? They were also happy for their master.
Originally, the Ling Estate's rewards for servants were better than other families. They even gave them some low-grade pills, and their monthly wages were never late, never short, and never withheld. Even during the Ling family's most difficult decade, although the three madams dismissed some servants, they did not mistreat the remaining ones. They even sold their dowries, and the second master went into debt to pay their monthly wages on time. The young masters and ladies never hit or scolded them.
Later, the eldest miss returned and increased their monthly wages several times. Moreover, if they needed it, the eldest miss would also give them pills, and their quality was top-notch. They would not be given inferior products just because they were servants.
Later still, the Ling family went into seclusion, taking only some personal maids, servants, and those who had been serving them all along, leaving these people behind.
But even so, they were not mistreated. The eldest miss even arranged a small building for them, filled with first-grade pills, as well as some low-level weapons, cultivation techniques, and martial skills, managed by Steward Liang. They could practice whenever they had free time. If they practiced well, they could find Steward Liang and ask him to inform the madam or the young masters and ladies so they could receive more advanced pills.
However, when the eldest miss did these things, she also told them that if they dared to betray the Ling family, they would be annihilated the moment they had such a thought! Kuaishuge.
They dared not underestimate the eldest miss's words, but honestly, what family would prepare such things for their servants? With such good treatment, how could they betray her?
Therefore, they were also genuinely happy that the Ling family's great revenge had been avenged.
After finishing her conversation with the three madams, Ling Luo Yi returned to Qingyin Pavilion to rest. When she came out again, it was already the beginning of Shen Shi. At this time, many Ling family members with weak blood ties to Ling Luo Yi had already emerged from the small world. However, Ling Luo Chen, who had the deepest blood connection with Ling Luo Yi, was still in seclusion, as were the direct descendants.
When these emerging clan members learned that Ling Luo Yi was going to see those who were imprisoned, they all wanted to go together, so they waited in the training grounds.
When Ling Luo Yi and Qiu Yuan Xi passed by, they saw a group of people standing neatly in the training grounds. They were immediately confused and asked curiously, "What are you all doing here?"
"Reporting to the eldest miss, we know that the eldest miss is going to deal with those who were imprisoned by the family head, and we want to accompany the eldest miss!" The voices were deafening, causing Ling Luo Yi's eyebrows to twitch involuntarily.
Ling Luo Yi was helpless. She looked at them. These were all collateral relatives of the main family. Most of them had experienced the events of ten years ago. Ling Luo Yi could understand their desire for revenge, and she did not want to stop them. So, she said, "Then you will be divided into two teams. One team will follow me, and the other team will follow Miss Qiu."
"Yes!"
The Ling family members were always swift in their actions, and having been trained by Ling Luo Yi several times, they quickly divided themselves, and no one had any objections.
Ling Luo Yi selected one team, and the other team naturally followed Qiu Yuan Xi.
The two left the Ling Estate's main gate. Just as Ling Luo Yi had chosen a direction and was about to leave, Qiu Yuan Xi grabbed Ling Luo Yi's sleeve and said pitifully, "Little Luo'er, what should I do?"
Ling Luo Yi was speechless. She took out something that looked like a crystal ball and asked, "You know how to use this, right?"
Qiu Yuan Xi nodded vigorously, saying, "Yes, yes, yes."
Only then could Ling Luo Yi leave.
Qiu Yuan Xi had only been in Yunyuan City for a few days and hadn't had a good chance to explore before the Wei family incident. The Ling family had suddenly gone into seclusion these past few days, and Qiu Yuan Xi didn't feel like asking the three elders to accompany her shopping. Therefore, Qiu Yuan Xi didn't know the way around Yunyuan City.
Qiu Yuan Xi looked back at them and pointed to a girl about her age, asking, "Miss Ling, do you know where those people live?"
The person pointed at was stunned for a moment, then said, "Yes."
"Then lead the way."
"Yes."
Qiu Yuan Xi's group could finally set off.
The first family Ling Luo Yi went to was the Yuan family. She suddenly remembered that Yuan Cheng Xi, the third young master of the Yuan family, had told her that he hated everyone in the Yuan family and wished he could kill them all. However, when the Wei family brought people a few days ago, the Yuan family also brought a large group of people. At that time, they probably hadn't made a move yet. She wondered if he had made a move during these few days of imprisonment.
Ling Luo Yi led her people swaggeringly to the Yuan family. With Ling Luo Yi's current fame, the news had already spread when she appeared at the Ling Estate's main gate. Now, seeing her heading towards the Yuan family, people knew without guessing that the Ling family was about to start a new round of cleansing.
When Ling Luo Yi arrived at the Yuan family, a carriage was parked in front of the Yuan family's gate. The coachman was still wiping sweat, indicating that he had rushed here. The carriage was very luxurious and bore the insignia of the Tianwu imperial family, so the owner of the carriage was self-evident.
The owner of the carriage was a young girl no older than fourteen or fifteen. She was lifting the carriage curtain and looking outside anxiously. Upon seeing Ling Luo Yi arriving with many people, she quickly got out of the carriage and ran towards Ling Luo Yi.
Ling Luo Yi raised her hand, signaling the Ling family members to stop, and then quietly watched the young girl run over.
The young girl suddenly knelt before Ling Luo Yi with a 'plop' and tearfully pleaded with Ling Luo Yi, "Eldest Miss Ling, I know you are here at the Yuan Estate today for revenge, and I dare not ask you to spare them. But can you please spare the Yuan family's third young master, Yuan Cheng Xi! He is only twenty years old, cannot cultivate, and is also crippled. He definitely did not participate in the events of that year. The Ling family head said that he would not harm innocent people!"
The young girl cried hoarsely, tears streaming down her face. Judging by her red eyes, she must have been crying for a long time. She also had dark circles under her eyes, indicating a lack of sleep.
There were many onlookers. Some recognized the young girl.
"Isn't that the Fifth Princess? Why is she doing this for the third young master Yuan?"
"Are you new here? The Fifth Princess has always liked the third young master Yuan. She used to visit the Yuan Estate frequently, but the third young master Yuan did not like the Fifth Princess. Even so, the Fifth Princess did not give up."
"Then it seems the Fifth Princess knew that the eldest miss Ling had come to the Yuan family and was afraid that the eldest miss Ling would kill the third young master Yuan, so she rushed here."
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The surrounding people were discussing quite loudly. Ling Luo Yi also understood the cause and effect. She looked down at the Fifth Princess and said mercilessly, "Fifth Princess, in what capacity are you asking me?"