Strange Tales: You're an Official, but you're raising a bunch of Demonessess? - Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Do you know how much psychological damage a big fight can cause a child?

“Dad, what’s wrong with you?”

“Father, what’s ailing you?”

“But what’s the illness?”

“But what’s the matter?”

“Daughter, let me take you to the doctor.”

“Daughter, I’ll take you to see a doctor.”

…

After returning from grading the exam papers, my father had been anxious, sighing, and wasn’t in good health. In the courtyard, the young daughter, looking at her father, who gazed at the sky, said with concern, “No problem?”

The other party shook his head slightly and said, “I am not unwell as a father.”

“Then why…”

“Father has been in a bad state since returning from grading that day.”

“If you have any worries, just talk to your daughter.”

The gentle girl sat beside her father, saying, “Oh…”

Looking at his daughter, the old father sighed softly, “Misfortune has befallen us!”

“Except for you and me.”

Before he finished speaking, there were knocks on the door.

The old man shivered, his eyes widening: “They’re here! They’re here!”

“What’s coming?” The daughter, seeing her father’s terrified look, asked with doubt.

“Qing’er, I’m afraid I can’t escape this time.”

“Now I’ll tell you the most important thing: just listen…”

“If only I am captured today, you still have room to manoeuvre.”

“With the release of the exam results approaching, you must quickly find the top candidate in the scientific examination. His poem is ‘Looking at the sword with the lamp in the drunk…'”

“If he survives, he will surely become the most powerful figure in the court!”

“Only he can spare your life!”

“If something goes wrong… consider it the fate of my father and daughter, and let it be.”

“Remember, remember!”

The old man grabbed the girl’s hand and earnestly advised.

“What?”

“Why would they arrest you…”

The girl, hearing this, realised the seriousness of the problem. With tears in her eyes, she anxiously asked, holding her father’s hand.

Her father, an honest officer, lived modestly, and her mother passed away early. No maids, no servants, and very little money. He was never involved in wrongdoing, so how could he be arrested?

“Never mind! Remember what I said, go back to your room! Go back quickly!” The old man released his daughter’s hand, urging her back to her boudoir.

“Um…”

The girl obediently went back to her room.

“Examiner Liu Zonghui, you have committed a serious crime of favouritism and fraud. We are here to take you. Come with us.”

“Sir, it’s a mistake, a mistake…”

Not long after, there was a noise outside the house.

The girl lay in the room, clutching her handkerchief, shivering, tears streaming down her face. Until the noise disappeared, she stopped trembling.

“Father…”

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

She kept shaking her head, tears soaking the pillow.

Whispering to herself.

In the darkness, these bright eyes sparkled with a radiant light like sapphires.

……

“Don’t listen to his nonsense! The officer I reported intentionally killed me, pushed me into the river, and even forcibly took away my beloved woman. Such a wicked person, why haven’t you arrested him yet?”

“And, what about that woman…”

Yang Shancheng’s expression turned sinister, thinking he had everything under control. He sternly shouted at Bai Yu. However, before he could finish his words, in the next moment, a figure flashed by.

Suddenly, Bai Yu swiftly passed by several constables, reaching Yang Shancheng instantly, and a loud slap echoed, knocking him to the ground. Without hesitation, he slapped him hard on the face. The tremendous force sent the already frail Yang Shancheng sprawling on the ground.

“Fool, has anyone told you that you really deserve a beating!”

“Heaven has shown great mercy. Allowing someone like you to survive until now is quite remarkable…”

Seemingly disgusted, Bai Yu shook his hand, looking down at the fallen Yang Shancheng, using coarse language. This action and speech were completely different from the usual demeanour of a scholar.

In the tavern, everyone was bewildered. The customers were bewildered.

So bold!

Although Yang Shancheng’s words were likely not trustworthy, he was the fourth son of the Xinyuan Mansion!

The son of a powerful figure, it’s easy for him to harm an ordinary person. Being bullied, one could only endure it. Today, he came with arrogance, bringing several servants and constables, and now he’s been beaten like this?

This young man seemed delicate, like a scholar, but he was truly resolute and brave!

Even Li, the shopkeeper who came down with Bai Yu, was stunned. Bai Yu had always been courteous, even if his demeanour was carefree and unconventional. Even on the first day, when there was almost a conflict, he remained elegant and not disrespectful. But now, he appeared impulsive and rough, like a rustic warrior.

Several constables were also stunned. A weak scholar disappeared in the blink of an eye. When they reacted, Yang Shancheng had already been knocked to the ground. Yang Shancheng was also dumbfounded, beaten into a stupor. He covered his face, feeling as if his cheekbones were shattered. The pain was overwhelming, and tears streamed down. He cried, staring at Bai Yu, wailing in disbelief.

“Do you know how much psychological damage a big fight can cause to a child?”

“What’s wrong with just hitting you? Don’t slap me.”

Without any restraint, Bai Yu kicked him again and said, “You dare to think about your father’s woman?”

“Oh no, I couldn’t give birth to a bastard like you.”

Bai Yu, in his current predicament, didn’t seem concerned. The little snake in his arms wasn’t nervous either. Instead, she gently rubbed against his chest, spitting out a message. The emotions within his chest were unclear.

“Ahhh!!!”

“I am going to kill you!!!!!”

“What are you looking at? Don’t you save me?! Call for help!!!”

“I am going to kill you!!”

“I am going to kill you!!”

He lost his sanity, his voice sharp like a eunuch’s, raising his head and screaming.

But at this moment, “Everyone, stop!!!”

“Candidate Bai Yu, are you here?” Another group arrived, entering the gate and ignoring the chaotic scene, loudly asking.