Chapter 421 Zeng Mingzhu's Revenge

In the eyes of Magistrate Feng, Zeng Mingzhu is his favorite concubine, who is also very smart and capable. He can trust her when she comes forward.

What's even better is that she is a woman, which makes it easier for people to let down their guard.

So, under the arrangement of Feng Zhifu, Zeng Mingzhu returned to Xijiang Province with her maids and servants, posing as the wife of a wealthy businessman.

Sure enough, everything went smoothly for Zeng Mingzhu, and she soon settled down in the capital of Xijiang Province. The secret infiltration and penetration unfolded slowly step by step.

Zeng Mingzhu regained power, even greater and more powerful power than before, which made her fascinated and proud. Her ambition grew and her confidence expanded. She was full of ambition and looked forward to a bright future, as if she was invincible.

Zeng Mingzhu started looking for trouble when she felt too comfortable.

The person I hate the most is naturally Xu Zhichun.

If it weren't for Xu Zhichun, she wouldn't have ended up like that. Although a series of coincidences led to her current state, the blow, pain, and humiliation she experienced at the time were all real.

Now that she is full of ambition and power, and so close to Xu Zhichun, wouldn't she feel aggrieved if she didn't take revenge and vent her anger?

Zeng Mingzhu needed to stay in the provincial capital and it was inconvenient for her to go back, so she gave detailed instructions to Cuiyue and wrote a letter to her mother, Mrs. Zeng, asking her to do it.

She knew that her mother must hate Xu Zhichun as much as she did.

Cuiyue secretly met with Madam Zeng and told her according to Zeng Mingzhu's instructions that her eldest daughter had married into a wealthy family and was now living a very comfortable life. She couldn't reveal what kind of family it was yet, but she would come back to visit them in a grand manner after some time.

She now wants to seek revenge on Xu Zhichun.

Mrs. Zeng was overjoyed to know that her daughter was living well and had great opportunities, and she readily agreed to help.

So, Mrs. Zeng personally came to invite Xu Zhichun to attend the banquet.

Cuiyue completed the task and didn't want to stay any longer. She casually dealt with Mrs. Zeng's various requests and instructions, and left quickly with her people.

Mrs. Zeng stood at the intersection outside the city, looking into the distance for a long time before slowly going back.

Madam Zeng Dashao felt inexplicably uneasy.

Especially when I learned that my mother-in-law was not at home and I didn't know where she had gone.

After a lot of effort, the mother-in-law finally returned. Madam Zeng asked hurriedly, "Mother, didn't we say we'd host a banquet today? Why haven't we seen any guests yet?"

That day, Mrs. Zeng instructed Mrs. Zeng, the eldest son's wife, to find a way to invite Mrs. Xu, and she would invite the other guests.

Madam Zeng was quite happy at the time, thinking her mother-in-law had finally come to her senses and decided to befriend Madam Xu. As long as Madam Xu was willing to come to their banquet, they could have a polite and friendly chat, which would allow outsiders to see the reconciliation between the two families, which would be of great benefit to the future of the Zeng family.

So she agreed without hesitation and promised her mother-in-law that she would invite Mrs. Xu no matter what.

But why, after half a day, there was still silence at the door?

Madam Zeng glanced at her and snorted softly, "It's good that no guests have come. I later thought that now is a time of great trouble, not suitable for holding a banquet, so I didn't send anyone to invite the ladies. Why? Didn't I tell you?"

Madam Zeng was completely dumbfounded and furious.

"No, you didn't tell me!"

Mrs. Zeng admired her daughter-in-law's expression, which seemed to want to scold or complain about her but she didn't dare, and sneered, "Really? Maybe I forgot."

"mother!"

"What? Even if I forgot, so what?"

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"How could you forget such a thing? I've already invited Madam Xu, and she's agreed to come. When the time comes, when the time comes."

"If she comes, you should treat her well. A guest is a guest, and you won't turn her away. What does it matter if others come or not? Isn't it just a loss of some wine and food? When did our Zeng family even care about such a thing?"

Madam Zeng was so angry that she choked to death.

Madam Zeng sneered and mocked, "But it's already this late, and you haven't seen Mrs. Xu come yet. Maybe she's just paying you lip service and never really thought about coming."

"You're making such a fuss!"

After saying this, Mrs. Zeng left, leaving Mrs. Zeng, the eldest son, disheveled in the wind.

Madam Zeng was also confused. Could it be that Madam Xu was just being perfunctory?

She smiled bitterly. Even if Mrs. Xu was just being perfunctory, what right did she have to blame her?

Everyone is - now is different from the past

After noon, Madam Zeng Dashao had completely lost hope. She felt a little depressed and resentful in her heart: If Madam Xu didn't want to come and say it directly, she could have just sent a servant to tell her today. Why tease her like this?

In Liangjia Village, Muxiang and Chunfen waited until dark, but Xu Zhichun and Nanny Qin Qing still didn't come back.

Muxiang panicked and hurried to find Liang Lizheng.

Liang Lizheng and his family were all shocked.

Zeng Xiaoyan was especially anxious when she heard that Xu Zhichun had gone to the Zeng family for a banquet. She stamped her feet and said, "There aren't any good people in the Zeng family. Sister Zhichun is just too kind and soft-hearted. Something must have happened! No, I have to go to the Zeng family to find them!"

Muxiang was about to cry. "If it was just a banquet, Madam would definitely not be back by this time. I also think something must have happened. But Madam Xiaoyan, please don't go. If you have a miscarriage, Madam will be worried."

The headman's wife and others also tried to persuade Zeng Xiaoyan not to go. They called Zeng Xiaojuan instead, and five or six people rode a mule cart and rushed to the city in a hurry.

The city gate had been closed for a long time, but fortunately Muxiang was there, and the name of Madam Shanci was very effective. In addition, Youli was there, and the soldiers on duty let them into the city after asking their superiors for instructions.

The mule cart drove straight to Zeng's house and knocked on the door.

After a long time, a servant came through the door to ask questions. When he heard that the second young lady had returned, he was shocked and hurried to tell his master.

Mrs. Zeng knew exactly what was going on and scolded him angrily, saying, "Don't pay any attention to me."

"Xiaojuan is becoming more and more unruly. Isn't it scary to be here in the middle of the night? Can't we wait until tomorrow to discuss the matter? Is there anything important that she could possibly have? Ignore them and let them knock. I want to see how long they can keep knocking."

Mr. Zeng thought of the pregnant Zeng Xiaoyan and wondered, "Is it almost time for her to give birth?" Had something happened? Did Xiaojuan come seeking help? Or was Xiaoyan dying and finally remembering her parents, wanting to repent?

No matter what, people have to meet.

Mrs. Zeng couldn't stop him, so she was naturally worried about letting Mr. Zeng meet them alone, so she stood up while complaining.

Mr. Zeng never expected that they were actually here to find Xu Zhichun?

"A banquet? What banquet? We don't have any banquet at home today."