He was murdered after his family was wiped out and left with no descendants; his whole family knelt

Chapter 201 Lai Daoyun

Qiao Qingshu helped Bai Chanzi back to the carriage first, and then returned to the dungeon herself.

She still has some things to resolve.

He went straight to the cell where the servants were imprisoned, pointed to one of the men, and the jailer nodded and led the man out.

When Butler Lai stood in front of Qiao Qingshu, he still looked shaken.

"Young lady, what brings you here?"

The indenture of Steward Lai had always been in the hands of Old Madam Qiao. Qiao Qingshu originally wanted to get him out before the house was raided, but Steward Lai was an extremely important figure in the Qiao family. It could even be said that without his assistance, Old Madam Qiao would definitely be in complete chaos in the outer courtyard.

If we bring Butler Lai out beforehand, it will surely alert Old Madam Qiao, and that would be bad if we stirred up trouble.

Therefore, Qiao Qingshu did not take any action, but waited to deal with it later.

The usually dignified and clean-cut Butler Lai, after only two or three days in the prison, was disheveled and looked utterly wretched.

Qiao Qingshu nodded and smiled at him.

"Butler Lai, you've suffered. I've come to pick you up."

A jailer brought her a piece of paper, and Qiao Qingshu turned around and signed it neatly.

The jailer then respectfully bowed to Qiao Qingshu.

"Girl, please take him away."

Lai was shocked. He thought he was doomed. Who would dare disobey the emperor's decree? There was no room for negotiation.

Now, Qiao Qingshu can take me away with just a few words and a signature?

The heavy iron chain in Lai Da's hand was unlocked, and he was still a little incredulous.

"Tell me in a low voice,"

"Sir...can I really walk now?"

The jailer laughed and gave him a push, saying to him...

"Don't you want to leave yet? Your girl spent a fortune to get you out, so you'd better hurry up and follow me!"

Upon hearing this, Lai Da was overjoyed and ran to Qiao Qingshu's side, his eyes and heart filled with gratitude.

Just as he was about to say something, Qiao Qingshu quickly walked out, whispering to him,

"Let's talk about it once we get out."

Yes, this cell is gloomy and full of prisoners. It's definitely not a good place to talk. Lai Da kept his mouth shut and followed Qiao Qingshu closely as they walked out.

Suddenly, a woman's scream came from the left side of the cell.

"Qiao Qingshu! You can take a servant with you, but you can't take me with you!"

Qiao Qingshu looked up and saw that it was her silly and clumsy third sister, Qiao Qingle.

Qiao Qingle's clothes were also dirty, and there were whip marks on her body, probably because she was too noisy and had been disciplined by the jailers.

Qiao Qingshu didn't want to pay attention to her and was about to walk forward when she heard a sharp scream coming from behind her.

"Qiao Qingshu, you bitch! You dare take this servant with you? I'll report you right now! I'll make sure you go to jail with me!"

Qiao Qingle's jealousy was burning like a raging fire. Why could those two vile women, Qiao Qingshu and Qiao Qingqiao, live freely outside, while she had to be sent to the Northwest to suffer along with these lackeys?

She is not reconciled!

She was a thousand times unwilling to accept it!

"You know that if you dare step out of this cell, I'll report you the next second!"

Qiao Qingle continued screaming and yelling, hoping that her threats would stop Qiao Qingshu and even take her away with her.

However, she was incredibly stupid and ignorant. Qiao Qingshu was always the type to respond to gentle persuasion but not force. How could she possibly succeed in asking someone for a favor if she acted like that?

Qiao Qingshu walked towards the jailer, and Qiao Qingle excitedly gripped the cell door, watching her with joy and anticipation.

Qiao Qingshu slowly pointed at her, then said something to the jailer, who nodded and walked over to Qiao Qingle.

Qiao Qingle was so excited she almost jumped up. She rubbed her hands together, straightened her clothes, and paced anxiously back and forth at the prison gate.

The jailer actually took out a key and opened the door, and a bright smile involuntarily spread across Qiao Qingle's face.

She was about to take a step when the jailer grabbed her by the back of her neck and lifted her up.

The jailer dragged her out, tied her to a wooden stake in the middle of the cell, and impatiently snapped at the prisoners in the surrounding cells with his whip.

"Make an example of her! If any of you dare to make a fuss, you'll end up like this vile woman!"

The leather whip, dipped in chili water, lashed out at Qiao Qingle, who screamed in pain.

He was beaten until his skin was torn and bleeding, and he screamed and cried.

Qiao Qingshu turned away without looking back and strode towards the door again, with Lai Da following closely behind.

Just as she reached the door, she heard a loud commotion outside. Qiao Qingshu frowned and waved her hand, saying...

"Butler Lai, please step aside for a moment. I'll go check the entrance first."

Butler Lai nodded and stood still to wait.

Qiao Qingshu walked straight out the door and saw someone shouting and causing trouble at the door. She didn't want to pay attention to it, but after taking a closer look, she felt that the person looked very familiar.

Tall and elegant, with a strong face and thick eyebrows, isn't this the Lord Lai, Lai Daoyun from the previous life?

Lai Daoyun was Lai Da's only son. In his previous life, because the steward Lai died on his way to collect debts for the Qiao family, Old Madam Qiao dealt with Lai Da's funeral arrangements hastily. She refused to spend money to bring the body back, let alone give any money to settle Lai Da's family.

This infuriated Lai Da's son, Lai Daoyun, who traveled thousands of miles to bring his father's remains back for burial, and from then on, he was irreconcilably opposed to the Qiao family.

After Qiao Qingshu ascended to the position of Empress, she suffered a lot of mistreatment from Lai Daoyun. This Lord Lai eventually rose to the rank of second grade official and was full of talent. He was highly valued by Xiao Chengyan, but because of his grudges with the Qiao family, he openly and secretly impeached Qiao Qingshu, the Empress, and disliked her very much.

However, when Qiao Qingshu met Lai Daoyun, Lai Daoyun was already in an important position and middle-aged.

Seeing that Lai Daoyun was still a boy with immature features and a stubborn expression, I couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Lord Lai... oh no, Lai Daoyun."

Upon hearing someone call his name, Lai Daoyun turned around and saw an extremely beautiful woman.

He was taken aback; he didn't recognize the woman. He frowned seriously and asked...

Who are you? How do you know me?

Qiao Qingshu stepped forward, took out several silver ingots, and smilingly distributed them to the surrounding officials, helping Lai Daoyun apologize.

Lai Daoyun frowned even more deeply, and said seriously and warily,

“I’m here to find my father. I have a legitimate reason for this. Why are you giving them money for no reason?”

"Young lady, mind your own business. I didn't ask you to help me..."

Qiao Qingshu turned her head and glared at him fiercely. This Lai Daoyun was completely different from his father. His father had excellent emotional intelligence and was very tactful and adept at getting along with everyone. How come his son was so rigid and dogmatic? Although he was talented, he was really difficult to get along with.