Chapter 22: Dragging the Corrupt Official into the Mud

Bai Huan entered the Hall of Ages. Bai Chongyi instructed Bai Meng to take their son away, leaving Bai Huan alone.

"Father," she called.

The once spirited master of fragrance-making suddenly seemed ten years older; his weathered eyes brimmed with both love and remorse, filling her heart with bittersweet warmth.

"My dear, how has the Gu family treated you? If Gu Yuanzhou ever dares to mistreat you, you must tell me."

When Bai Chongyi learned that it was his son-in-law who had personally led people to raid their home, he nearly collapsed from rage. Yet, in the mansion, no one could stand against Gu Yuanzhou.