CHAPTER 323: CHAPTER 323: THEY MIGHT ALL HAVE TO DIE!

Yuan Bao was furious inside.

But reason told her that her anger was useless.

If Mrs. Ba had truly been abandoned by her biological parents, then the Ji Family took her in and raised her, and no one could fault that.

Not eating well?

Still had to work?

But ultimately, it was because of the Ba Family’s adoption that Mrs. Ba grew up.

It’s a life debt!

Of course, no matter how great the kindness, the Ba Family had no right to hold anything over Mrs. Ba for a lifetime. On this point, the Ba Family’s actions were excessive.

But Yuan Bao knew very well that it was hard to determine right from wrong in this matter.

No wonder the old saying goes, even an honest and upright official finds it hard to settle family affairs.

"Are you sure you picked her up?"

"Tell me, what was the situation like at that time?"

Yuan Bao thought about it, feeling she still needed to dig deeper into the situation back then; she couldn’t just take the Ji Family’s word for it.

Even though the Ji Family didn’t seem like they would dare to lie, what if?

What if they realized this and took a risk, trying to deceive everyone?

"It was Lantern Festival twenty years ago, I went to see the lanterns and when I came back, I saw her crying and calling for her mother by the roadside..."

"I have evidence!"

Speaking, the Ji Family scrambled back into the house and soon came running back out, holding a small bundle, and opened it in front of Yuan Bao and the others.

Inside the bundle was a complete set of little girl’s clothes, but they seemed a bit off-colored with age.

Nanny Xue stepped forward, took the bundle, and after closely examining the corners of the little girl’s clothes, her expression changed slightly. She turned back to Yuan Bao, whispering in her ear, "Village chief, this matter seems quite significant!"

"Nanny Xue, could it be that this is about that aunt’s identity, do you know?"

"Hard to say!"

"But, twenty years ago, there indeed was a major event during the Lantern Festival in the Capital City; on that day, the young princess of the Prince Lixiang Mansion went missing. And this set of clothes does indeed bear the mark of the Prince Lixiang Mansion."

"I..."

Yuan Bao didn’t know what to say.

She had only spoken out in the face of injustice, never thinking that the woman she casually helped might have such an identity and background.

Could it really be such a coincidence?

"Whether it is true or not, perhaps we need to investigate in the Capital City."

Nanny Xue’s expression was quite serious, "At that time, this was a major commotion. The Ba Family surely couldn’t have missed it!"

A young princess from a royal mansion getting lost must have been the talk of the town.

The Ji Family happened to bring a little girl home on that day; her neighbors surely noticed, but why did they not suspect anything?

This matter needs to be approached with caution!

Even though Mrs. Ba may be the lost young princess of the Prince Lixiang Mansion, just this set of little girl’s clothes doesn’t prove anything. A thorough investigation is still necessary.

Of course, this continued investigation wouldn’t be Yuan Bao’s responsibility.

Once in the Capital, after meeting the Eldest Princess, she could pass this matter on.

After all, her small stature could not bear such a significant matter.

"Mei, tie up this whole family and bring them along!"

Understanding what needed to be done next, Yuan Bao decisively gave the order.

If the Prince Lixiang Mansion confirms the identity of the young princess, then they surely wouldn’t spare this family lightly. As for Mrs. Ba’s current husband...

Yuan Bao suddenly felt overwhelmed!

This matter is not suitable for overthinking.

She always had a sense of conspiracy looming over her.

As if confirming the identity of the young princess, those involved might all face death!