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In the familiar Cangyun Pavilion, Qi Yijun was still sitting steadily in the pavilion.
It seems that she has no intention of covering it up. She is going to make a fuss about this matter in this small garden that the first and second houses must pass through.
Zou Shuangtong, previously domineering and overbearing, was kicked out today. She no longer had a place in the pavilion. Surrounded by ferocious retainers, she knew she would eventually pay the price for her greed. Zou Shuangtong looked around, uncertain, her nails digging deeper and deeper into her palms.
She had no idea what the Lingshan County Lady would do...
I'm just afraid of being caught off guard again.
"Let me go, why did you arrest me?"
Suddenly, the familiar shouting sounded in his ears. Zou Shuangtong turned around and saw Zou Shuangqiao being pulled by the hair by the old lady from the Prince's Mansion and thrown into the crowd.
Zou Shuangqiao fell beside her elder sister, looked up at her, and immediately hugged Zou Shuangtong's ankles, crying, "Eldest sister, save me! Why are they treating me like this? I haven't done anything wrong—I'm the old lady's guest! Eldest sister, please ask the old lady, or even Third Aunt, to come and save me!"
Zou Shuangqiao was so shameless that she even begged the old lady to save her.
Upon hearing Zou Shuangqiao's words, Zou Shuangtong immediately stepped back and shook off the person on the ground, intending to distance herself from them. But then, stunned, Zou Shuangqiao was kicked away by her elder sister. She pointed at Zou Shuangtong and called him by name, "Zou Shuangtong, what do you mean? Are you planning to turn your back on me now?"
Zou Shuangtong rolled his eyes at her and said nothing.
Qi Yijun rested his chin on his hand in the pavilion, squinting his eyes at the two sisters in the courtyard who used each other but abandoned each other. He said quietly, "You didn't do anything wrong? Then what are you afraid of? Why ask the old lady to save you? Zou Shuangqiao, you have the heart but not the courage. If I were her, I would kick you out too."
"Afraid? You—don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're the county lady."
Zou Shuangqiao is a stubborn girl.
Seeing her rude words, the old lady went up and slapped her in the face, "You are disrespectful to the county lady. This slap is just a warning." Qi Yijun did not stop her. If she didn't teach such a person a lesson, she would really be ignorant of her own limitations.
Seeing that Zou Shuangqiao finally calmed down after being hit by a palm strike.
Qi Yijun sneered, looking at Zou Shuangtong and slowly recounting the rumors that had reached her ears, "A delicate lady like jade, so charming that one can cherish her. The county magistrate is so happy. She flirted by the pond yesterday, and you've forgotten it today? Why does it look to me like Miss Zou's leg is fine? She must have walked very fast on the way to Yinzhu Yatang. Some people think that they can do whatever they want and become a phoenix just because I'm not around. But I won't ask her about this. Zou Shuangtong, I'm asking you."
"Think carefully before you reply."
Qi Yijun deliberately provoked her, her anger hidden in her deep eyes. Today, she had no intention of letting either of the two sisters go.
But isn't it obvious now who to offend and who to flatter?
Zou Shuangtong didn't even glance at the people around her. She said, "Sister-in-law, my little sister has never been well disciplined since she was young. I spoiled her and that's why she has developed such a reckless personality. If she has offended me in any way, please be lenient and show me some mercy."
Zou Shuangtong's words were ambiguous.
She didn't admit it, nor did she deny it. But whether it happened or not, everyone knew it...
Who can deceive whom?
Qi Yijun had his own plans in mind. Seeing her put down her hands that were supporting her face and tapping them lightly on the table, he pressed on, "Oh, if I have offended you, I will give you a lighter sentence... In other words, you are letting me do whatever I want? Then, in your opinion, how should I punish your little sister?"
Zou Shuangtong was anxious to clear herself of the matter. She only said, "My Lady, you are fair. You have your own opinion."
Zou Shuangqiao looked up at Zou Shuangtong. She saw that the man in front of her was clearly planning to shift all the blame onto her if his scheme against Cui Zhijun failed, hoping to clear himself of all charges. After today, she would be seen as a shameless slut who had hooked up with County Ma.
As for Zou Shuangtong, she could continue to be her young mistress peacefully.
Pooh--
If she doesn't have a good life, no one else can have a good life.
Zou Shuangqiao would rather lose eight hundred of his own men than harm one thousand enemies.
Seeing that the situation was not favorable, she immediately changed her words and pointed the finger at Zou Shuangtong, "Okay, I didn't want to reveal the truth because of our brotherly relationship. I wanted you to save some face in this family. But since the elder sister is ruthless, don't blame the younger sister for being disloyal. County Master, you can see clearly that everything since I entered the mansion was forced by the elder sister. I am just a pawn in her hand to take revenge on the county master. You must not be fooled by her. If it weren't for this, how could I have the courage to provoke the county master? And go against you——"
Zou Shuangqiao confused right and wrong and bit back.
But this was unjustifiable, and Zou Shuangtong was indeed wrongly accused. Qi Yijun raised an eyebrow and looked towards the courtyard, "Provoking the county magistrate, and you're admitting this?"
Zou Shuangqiao was speechless.
Zou Shuangtong was frightened when she heard Qi Yijun's response. She opened her mouth and cursed: "You stupid girl, don't slander me in front of the county lady. When did I ask you to provoke the county lord? Do you have any evidence? I think you are just jealous of me marrying into a wealthy family. You failed to seduce Yun Ge, so you turned around and set your sights on the county lord. You are a shameless bitch. I will teach you a lesson on behalf of my father today——"
When dogs bite each other, it all starts with a guilty conscience. And when they tear each other apart, it is an expression of their extreme dissatisfaction with each other.
Qi Yijun knew that one of them must be lying.
But what did truth or falsehood matter to Qi Yijun? All she wanted was a result. Provoking the anger of two people was a step towards that result.
There was a bustle in front of the pavilion, and someone was walking on the path in the distance.
The retainer stepped forward and whispered into Qi Yijun's ear, "County Lady, the Second Madam and the others are almost here."
Qi Yijun lowered his brows and replied casually, "I understand."
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At the same time, Tai Shi Zheng and Cui Zhijun, who had followed early in the morning, hid in a bamboo forest in the distance and watched the situation develop.
This was the second wife's trouble. If they rushed forward, they would mix the two wives together, adding to the chaos. But just as the young couple was enjoying themselves, someone behind them walked hurriedly, saying, "Qile, hurry up. Hurry up!"
Cui Zhijun suddenly turned around and saw Yu Yuelan passing by with a smug look on her face.
Fortunately, he was quick-witted and grabbed the arm of the person next to him. Yu Yuelan was so frightened that she stopped in her tracks and didn't see the person hiding in the bamboo forest clearly.
Seeing this, Cui Zhijun called out in a deep voice, "Mother."
"My son!" Yu Yuelan looked back in surprise. Zheng poked her head out from beside Cui Zhijun and greeted with a smile, "Grandma."
"What are you two doing here?" Yu Yuelan asked in confusion.
Cui Zhijun asked in return, "Why is mother here?"
Yu Yuelan's smile remained unchanged upon hearing this. It was obvious from her appearance that she had come to watch the show. "Of course I'm here to watch the fun. How can I not watch the fun in the Second House? Could it be that you are here too—"
The young couple shook their heads.
Of course, they didn't come just for the fun, they wanted to see how things would develop and not make things worse.
"Then you can just stay here. Qile, let's go." Yu Yuelan smacked her lips and started to move forward. Cui Zhijun knew that Yu Yuelan was a person who liked to watch the fun and didn't mind getting involved, so he tried to dissuade her, saying, "Mother, please don't go forward. This is the Second House's business. If you want to watch, just stay here with us."
"Yes, mother-in-law, let's just stay here. Don't go forward. Otherwise they will make too much noise and hurt you. Come and sit. You can see clearly from this position. Your daughter-in-law has tried it for you." Zheng added, turned around and gave the stone she was sitting on to Yu Yuelan.
Look at her, the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law both love to watch the fun.
Fu Qile was also worried that he couldn't persuade Yu Yuelan, so he took the opportunity to support his wife's arm and walked her to the stone.
So, the family of three, plus an old servant, hid in the bamboo forest. However, at night, four heads loomed in the depths of the bamboo forest, which was truly strange. Passersby with lanterns were all frightened and fled in panic...
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Over at Cangyun Pavilion,
Chu Fanghua and his two sons rushed over after hearing the news.
Before they arrived, Qi Yijun ordered the two sisters to separate and pin Zou Shuangqiao to the ground. Zou Shuangqiao looked at the pavilion from the ground with panic. His eyes, illuminated by the lights, were as cold as a winter's bone.
Qi Yijun was born proud, and whatever she wanted was always within her reach.
Cui Zhilin was the same. When Qi Yijun narrowed his eyes, the face that had entered his heart that day by the Jinming Lake was still as bright as ever.
No one could covet her things, not even a glance at them.
Zou Shuangqiao committed a big taboo.
Then, standing up from the table, Qi Yijun didn't look directly at Zou Shuangqiao until her white fox fur fell over her embroidered shoes. It was a very alluring face, but she didn't like it. With a dull expression on her face, Qi Yijun suddenly asked, "So, he saw the injury on your ankle yesterday, right?"
Zou Shuangqiao was so shocked by the words and actions of the person in front of him that he couldn't say a word.
Zou Shuangtong also felt a chill down his spine.
Seeing that the person under the pavilion did not answer, Qi Yijun sighed lightly. She had clearly given her a chance, but she was useless... Qi Yijun raised her eyes and signaled to the old lady. The old lady had been with Qi Yijun for more than ten years, so she knew what she wanted her to do...
Waving her hand, the old lady gave the order and said, "Beat him."
Zou Shuangqiao finally struggled instinctively, "Lingshan County Master, I am not your servant, and I have nothing to do with you. What right do you have to resort to lynching—"
"It has nothing to do with it, right?"
Qi Yijun stared at the person on the ground without a trace of pity in his eyes.
This is Qi Yijun.
She just wanted to let them see what would happen if they rushed to become someone's concubine.
She watched the person approaching from the road, and deliberately raised her voice, chanting in the cold wind: "Zou Shuangqiao, don't you want to marry into the Marquis's mansion and live as gloriously as your elder sister? If I grant your wish today, I will ask you to become my concubine in Xingchunzhai. If so, this wife will punish the concubine who offends her with death."
"You can still say...it has nothing to do with me?"
Qi Yijun's threats worked, and Zou Shuangqiao was terrified. "I don't want it, I don't want it—I don't want to be a concubine anymore. Sister, I was wrong. Sister, please save me. You can't watch me die. I'm your biological sister—if I die, mother will not let you go."
Zou Shuangtong was so frightened that he stood there.
She never thought that offending Qi Yijun would lead to such a situation.
Zheng was kindhearted and could no longer sit still in the distance, "This won't do. If this continues, someone will die."
Yu Yuelan also expressed her agreement. No matter how mean and unruly she was, she would not watch others die in vain. She said, "Come on, wife, I will go with you."
"Let's go, Grandma."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, who rarely agreed, linked their arms and walked forward.
But before Cui Zhijun could speak, Cui Zhilin came rushing over from the other end. He looked at the people standing in the pavilion and shouted, "Yijun, stop—"
Qi Yijun seemed to be waiting for Cui Zhilin's arrival.
She just waved her hand casually, dismissed the retainers, and called out with a smile, "Lin Lang."
At this time, look again.
Her expression has returned to normal.
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