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"How did you all come here?" The Grand Elder stood up and looked at the leading guard entering the Flower Hall, which had become even more crowded than it already was.
The Guard Captain saluted the Grand Elder and the others, saying, "Grand Elder, I have no choice but to disturb you. Please forgive me." He then glanced at Ouyang Hao in the Flower Hall, seemingly reluctant to say certain things in front of him.
Seeing this, Ouyang Hao did not press him further. He greeted the Matriarch and left, leaving the Flower Hall to the Bai Ethnic Group.
"Speak," the Grand Elder said, watching Ouyang Hao's departing figure with some gratitude. This son-in-law of the Bai Clan seemed quite decent; he regretted having been misled by Bai Zhan's slander against him and Bai Su. However, it was too late for regrets now, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.
The Guard Captain waved outside, and two guards entered carrying a stretcher. Lying on it was none other than Bai Clan's current Legitimate Daughter, Baike.
"Baike? What is she doing here?" Madam Bai was surprised to see Baike being brought in; wasn't she supposed to still be in the Millennium Ruins? How could she have been carried here by the guards?
"In response to Matriarch's inquiry, the Legitimate Young Lady appeared outside the Millennium Ruins today. The Grand Elder had previously instructed me to guard outside the Millennium Ruins, so when the Legitimate Young Lady appeared, I brought her back," the Guard Captain respectfully replied. Although this Matriarch had been confined in the Ancestral Hall for many years, people in the clan still recognized her and did not dare to be disrespectful. Moreover, they were currently in the residence of her son-in-law, so he naturally answered her questions honestly.
As for why Baike was unconscious, the guards were also unsure until the Second Elder stepped forward to examine her. He discovered that although Baike had some injuries, they were not serious; she was merely exhausted and should recover after some rest.
Baike's sudden appearance undoubtedly cast a stone into Madam Bai's and the Five Elders' hearts, creating ripples of concern. Was there a connection between Baike and the unusual occurrences surrounding Bright White Stone?
Due to the confidentiality of Bai Clan matters, once they laid Baike down, those guards were dismissed. Although these individuals were currently under the Five Elders' command, it was uncertain if they harbored any other intentions, so they could not be fully trusted yet.
"Do you see if her injuries resemble those that appeared on Bright White Stone before?" Elder Five stood beside Baike, intently observing her wounds. These injuries seemed to have been there for some time and showed signs of healing. They appeared somewhat similar to the dark patterns that had previously emerged on Bright White Stone but also seemed different in some way. He couldn't articulate his thoughts clearly at that moment.
Upon hearing this, everyone stood up to take a closer look. Indeed, the healing wounds on Baike drew their attention, leading them to reconsider who Bright White Stone should recognize as its master.
"Matriarch, perhaps Baike really is the Legitimate Daughter?" The Grand Elder had not initially accepted Baike. It wasn't because there was anything wrong with her personally, but rather due to Bai Zhan. He always felt that Bai Zhan's position as clan leader was unearned. Consequently, Baike's status as the Legitimate Daughter was also not very convincing. However, the series of anomalies surrounding Bright White Stone, combined with the timing of Baike's appearance, made him begin to doubt whether his initial thoughts were mistaken.
Madam Bai did not respond immediately; instead, she crouched down to examine the wounds on Baike closely, recalling all the changes in Bright White Stone. If this Baike truly was the Legitimate Daughter, then their trip to the Capital of the Departed Nation seemed to lose all significance, wasting the resources of the Bai Clan and benefiting Nan Gong Yao instead.
This left Madam Bai feeling somewhat unwilling. She had thought she could vindicate her daughter and granddaughter, but now it seemed everything had taken a new turn.
"Even if her wounds bear similarities to the dark patterns that once appeared on Bright White Stone, how do we explain the current changes in Bright White Stone?" Madam Bai slowly rose and pointed at Bright White Stone on the table. What did its transparency signify?
"This..." The Grand Elder was taken aback. This question was one he couldn't answer, and even Madam Bai couldn't explain it either. Now being asked by her made it clear that he still didn't want to acknowledge Baike's identity as the Legitimate Daughter.
It was understandable; it wasn't that Madam Bai was biased, but rather that Bai Zhan's actions over the years had deeply hurt her. It was only natural for her to favor her daughter Bai Su. However, as an elder of the Bai Clan, his stance had always been neutral. He wanted to clarify everything for the better future of the Bai Clan rather than let it fall into decline. So for a moment, he didn't know how to respond to Madam Bai's question.
"Matriarch, what you say is incorrect. If you can't understand this issue, how can we?" Elder Five's temper flared up instantly. Respecting Madam Bai was one thing; understanding the essence of the matter was what he deemed most important.
Who exactly was the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan did not matter to him; what mattered was reviving the Bai Clan through The Return of the Legitimate Daughter. On this point, all elders shared the same thought.
If Baike truly was the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, then the Five Elders would certainly support her rise to power. As for that incompetent Bai Zhan, they could justify their actions later. However, Madam Bai clearly favored Bai Su's daughter, which left some dissatisfaction among the Five Elders present.
"Five Elders, it's not that I'm biased; it's just that there are still doubts here. I don't want you all to hastily conclude that Baike is indeed the returned Legitimate Daughter." Madam Bai glanced at them and smiled: "If all evidence proves that Baike is indeed the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, I will not say another word because my regard for the Bai Clan is no less than any of yours."
Seeing Madam Bai slightly angry, the Grand Elder quickly waved his hand to stop other elders from speaking further. Until everything was clarified, Madam Bai's understanding of Bright White Stone surpassed that of all of them. "Matriarch misunderstood; that's not our intention. It's just that Baike's timing raises questions that make one think more deeply. Everything still needs careful verification."
Madam Bai's meaningful gaze swept over the Five Elders present, finally resting on the unconscious Baike. "You should take him back first. It's inappropriate for Bai Zhan's daughter to be here."
After saying this, the Matriarch walked out of the Flower Hall. "It's getting late, so I won't keep you for dinner. If there are any changes with Bright White Stone, just send someone to inform me, and I will naturally come to find you."
"Well, let's just go back," the Elder said, knowing that Madam Bai was displeased. This situation had indeed coincidentally come together. They hadn't clarified one matter before another arose, and they had indeed overreacted earlier. No wonder the Matriarch issued an eviction order directly. (To be continued.)
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