She fixed her gaze on Bai Jinzhi, who knelt rigidly in the courtyard, refusing to admit her mistakes. Her chest heaved violently. "Every reckless act without considering the consequences is the helpless indulgence of a fool! Our grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers died in Nanjing; in the court, traitors with ghostly intentions glare at our Bai family like tigers eyeing their prey. The Bai family is now struggling to survive, like standing at the edge of a cliff at midnight. Do you think there's any room for her to act recklessly?"
The atmosphere in Qinghui Courtyard became oppressive and heavy following Bai Qingyan's stern voice. The four sisters pressed their lips together in silence.
Apart from Bai Jinzhi, Bai Qingyan, Bai Jinxiu, and Bai Jintong had all read the bamboo slips recording the military maneuvers. How could they not know the Bai family was in dire straits?
Bai Jinxiu's eyes immediately brimmed with tears, and she turned her head, tears streaming down.
