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The Ouyang family of three looked at Madam Bai, who surprisingly was not asleep and had arrived so quickly. Even Bai Su felt that something was off.
"You don't need to be like this. At this point, I have nothing to hide," Madam Bai said as she sat down in the room, followed closely by Liu Ying and Liu Lu.
These two had just been sent back by Ouyang Zixin a couple of days ago, with the purpose of investigating the Matriarch. However, even she did not expect that she would have to negotiate directly with the Matriarch so soon.
"Matriarch, my husband is currently in a coma. Please speak your mind," Ouyang Zixin wiped away her tears and walked towards the Matriarch with unwavering determination in her eyes.
Ouyang Xuan's Mansion suddenly lit up, and many servants rushed out worriedly to see if something had happened. With a glance from Ouyang Zixin, Liu Lvy went out to send everyone away and sealed off the backyard.
"The Bright White Stone was indeed in Bai Zhan's possession, but later, the Five Elders used a scheme to exchange it," Madam Bai revealed everything, not even hiding where the Five Elders were located. "You can send someone to invite them, but..." Whether they would hand over the Bright White Stone was another matter entirely.
"Liu Ying," Ouyang Zixin called out, and Liu Ying immediately understood and went out.
In the stillness of the night, the few people in the room waited silently.
After about half an incense stick's time, the Five Elders were led in by Liu Ying.
"I need the Bright White Stone," Ouyang Zixin stated directly without any hesitation.
Although Ouyang Zixin had never met the Five Elders before, it was not hard to guess from Madam Bai's words that they should be somewhat familiar with her.
The leading elder was momentarily taken aback, seemingly not expecting her to be so straightforward. His gaze drifted towards Madam Bai, but she did not look at him at all.
"Cough, cough, this Bright White Stone belongs to my Bai Clan..."
"The Great Elder need not say more. I only ask you one question: Bright White Stone, will you take it out?" Ouyang Zixin did not know how useful the Bright White Stone was, but she had to give it a try. Therefore, she could not use the excuse of returning it after use; she only wanted the Bright White Stone.
Before the Great Elder could respond, the impulsive Elder Five could no longer hold back and sneered, "Miss, you have quite the audacity!"
Ouyang Hao, who was standing by and did not want to get involved—after all, this was a matter of the Bai Clan—was reluctant to admit that Ouyang Zixin had a high probability of being the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan. However, Elder Five's attitude towards his daughter immediately displeased him, and he retorted sarcastically, "Elder Five's tone is not any better!"
The tension between the two escalated, and the atmosphere in the room dropped to an all-time low.
"You two..." Bai Su felt somewhat helpless but could not bring himself to stop them.
This family had originally looked down on the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan; now they were actually demanding the Bright White Stone. Even a clay figurine has its temper, and the Great Elder's expression darkened accordingly.
"I know you are unwilling to hand it over, but if I am indeed the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, then this Bright White Stone should be kept by me, shouldn't it?" Ouyang Zixin said coldly. These people were eager to build a relationship with her when they needed her. Now that Baike had a greater chance of becoming the Legitimate Daughter, they looked down on her; they truly prioritized their own interests.
"Miss Ouyang, even if you are not the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan—and even if you are—the Bright White Stone is only entrusted to you for safekeeping; it does not mean you can use it at will," Second Elder interjected. "From Alien Manifestation until now, we are basically certain that Baike is the most likely candidate to become the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan. Therefore, we really cannot hand over this Bright White Stone to you."
"Oh? On what basis do you say that?" Ouyang Zixin did not believe they had any way to prove that Baike was indeed the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan; otherwise, how could they allow Baike to remain in Leaving the Royal Palace under someone else's control? Thus, she boldly speculated that all of this was merely their conjecture.
"What if I can prove that I am indeed the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan?"
"Xin'er!"
"Xin'er you..."
Ouyang Hao and Bai Su spoke in unison, their gazes towards Ouyang Zixin filled with disapproval. Such words should not be spoken lightly; they understood that due to Yun Tianmo's coma, their daughter was worried and anxious, but the identity of the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan could not be casually acknowledged.
Ouyang Zixin turned to her parents, helplessly curling her lips into a bitter smile, "Father, Mother, I don't want it to be this way either, but... please forgive me."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ouyang Zixin closed her eyes. A surge of Mysterious Energy enveloped her, and a powerful wave of Mental Power burst forth, covering everyone in the room—
The scene played out once more.
"Oh my—"
"How is this possible!"
Everyone was stunned, shocked by how real everything before them seemed, astonished by the power from A Thousand Years Ago, which was so tragic...
"Now, what do you have to say? Whether it's the box you handed to Nan Gong Yao, or the Bright White Stone, or even the earliest Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, do I still need to say more?" Tears welled in Ouyang Zixin's eyes, shimmering in the candlelight within the room.
Madam Bai and the Five Elders were left speechless in shock, exchanging glances filled with deep disbelief and regret.
Disbelief over everything that had happened in the past, regret for having misjudged time and again.
"Even if all of this is true, so much time has already passed..." The trembling voice of the Second Elder emerged but could not finish his sentence.
Yes, even if a long time has passed, so what? History is history; things that have happened cannot be erased. After all these years, how could everything be hidden so well? What does this reveal?
It reveals just how massive the betrayal was. Even after facing slaughter, they still had the ability to bury the truth.
If it weren't for seeing all of this here today, they would never have believed it.
"History is nothing but hatred," Ouyang Zixin closed his eyes. After a moment of silence, he suddenly opened them wide, a sharp light shooting from his gaze directly at the Grand Elder holding the Bright White Stone. "I originally intended to resolve this peacefully, but if you remain stubborn, then do not blame me for being rude!"
With these words, he made it clear that he would not back down until he obtained the Bright White Stone.
The Five Elders immediately took up defensive stances, while Ouyang Hao stepped forward to stand in front of his daughter, his aura fully unleashed.
"Ah, forget it. Who are you putting on a show for?" Madam Bai slowly rose. Her already aged face seemed to deepen with more wrinkles. "I never believed in all of this, but it seems... ha ha, truly poetic justice..."
"Matriarch!" The Grand Elder exclaimed in shock.
"I don't care anymore! All these years of scheming have turned out to be a joke! Hahaha, a joke indeed..." Madam Bai disregarded the tense atmosphere in the room and walked out alone, disappearing into the night.
"Hand over the Bright White Stone, and I will let you go; otherwise!" Ouyang Zixin did not mind killing a few people for Yun Tianmo. After all, he had once slaughtered an entire city for her.
(To be continued.)
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