No matter how Mrs. Shu threatened and cajoled her, Jin Ling'er would never hand over the token of engagement and the marriage contract.
Finally, Mrs. Shu lost her patience and gave a direct order.
"You ungrateful thing! You had to do this the hard way!
Men, restrain this little brat and search her!"
Immediately, two servants rushed in, moving to grab Jin Ling'er.
Jin Ling'er's face went pale with fright. She pulled her brother back, retreating step by step.
Just then, Li Ji kicked out, sending the low table next to them flying.
The teapot and cups on it crashed to the floor, sending shards of porcelain flying everywhere.
The shock drained all the color from Mrs. Shu's face, and she let out a shriek.
"Ah! What are you doing?!"
The two servants were also startled and hastily retreated to avoid being cut by the flying shards.
The Gao family steward hurried out to call for help, quickly returning with a large group of Protectors, each armed with weapons like clubs and staves.
