He pointed at A Wu, who was standing to the side. “This guy lived in my house for three months—three whole months—and didn’t pay a single copper coin in rent. I’m the victim here, so you better get your facts straight.”

Bai Zhi said, “It’s perfectly reasonable for you to ask him for the rent he owes. But what gives you the right to take his wife to settle the debt?”

Boss Qian snorted. “He can’t pay his debt, so taking his wife is me showing him mercy. If this went to the government, he’d be sentenced to at least eight or ten years.”

“You think the government office is your family’s business? Owe you a little money and get sentenced for eight or ten years?” Bai Zhi was clearly unconvinced.

One of Boss Qian’s thugs said, “It might not be run by our boss, but it’s close enough. Lord Gu is our boss’s brother-in-law. If you know what’s good for you, I’d advise you not to meddle in other people’s business.”

Bai Zhi said, “Is that so? So the government offices established by the court have all become the Qian Family’s backyard. Perfect. Lord Meng is returning to the Capital City tomorrow. I’ll be sure to tell him all about this. And if I get the chance to see the Emperor, I’ll let him know too—that this faraway Qingyuan Town is no longer his royal land, but has changed its name to Qian.”

When Boss Qian heard this, he immediately thought, ‘This is bad.’ He quickly asked, “The Lord Meng you’re talking about… could he be the Meng Nan who just received an imperial decree to return to the capital?”

Bai Zhi nodded. “Of course it’s him. We were just having a meal together at the Diner Inn and agreed to see him off from Qingyuan Town tomorrow.”

Boss Qian and Lord Gu were relatives. He had also heard about Meng Nan’s status. Others might not be able to intimidate him, but Meng Nan’s identity was far from ordinary. He was a famous nobleman from the Capital City. If he really went back to the capital and told the Emperor about this, his brother-in-law would be in serious trouble, and he himself would suffer along with him.

At this thought, a smile suddenly appeared on Boss Qian’s greasy face. “Young lady, we were just joking around earlier. You know how it is when people argue—you naturally say some harsh things to make yourself sound tougher. I didn’t mean anything by it. Please, you absolutely must not tell Lord Meng.”

Bai Zhi’s gaze swept coolly over to A Wu. “I can agree not to say anything. But what about A Wu’s situation?”

Boss Qian said, “I don’t want it anymore! I don’t want a single coin, alright?”

Bai Zhi shook her head. “The rent is what it is. I will pay it. But you must apologize to A Wu.”

Boss Qian was indignant, but he didn’t dare offend this damned girl at such a critical moment. ‘I’ll just back down for now. Once Meng Nan is gone, we’ll see how I deal with this little brat.’

“Fine, I’ll apologize to him. It was my fault to begin with, so I should apologize.” He plastered a smile on his face, but it was a disgusting sight.

After Boss Qian apologized, Bai Zhi paid him the full amount of rent A Wu owed. “Take the money and go. They won’t be renting your house anymore.” ‘If they kept living in this fatso’s house, something like this would definitely happen again.’

Oh, the hatred Boss Qian felt. He truly wanted to punish this damned girl on the spot.

But for now, all he could do was leave in disgrace with his two thugs. A Wu turned around and was about to kneel before Bai Zhi and Hu Feng.

Bai Zhi caught him and stopped him, smiling. “There’s no need for that. Helping out when we see an injustice is just what we’re supposed to do.”

A Wu said, “I drove your carriage all the way here, yet not only do you not blame me, you even spent money and effort to help me. I… I truly… don’t know how I can ever repay you.” He had nothing now; even if he wanted to repay them, he lacked the means.

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