Everyone looked at Zhenzhu's resolute back and suddenly felt very sad.
This time, Aunt Xue collapsed on the maid, beating her chest and stamping her feet: "Why is she suddenly so harsh? I suspect that Master's death is related to her!"
The other three concubines looked at each other and shook their heads.
"It's the kindness of the lady that has enabled us to be free. Don't talk about anything else. Now that the master is gone, we are like floating duckweed. You are still pregnant, so don't be too sad!"
Aunt Xue paused in her tears, "Sisters, where can you go? Since the lady has given me this house, you can just stay here!"
The three of them slowly shook their heads. "Being a concubine is shameful. There are too many bad memories here. The three of us have already discussed and decided to go somewhere else. Sister Xue, take care of yourself!"
The three of them left without looking back.
Aunt Xue sat in the chair blankly, her hand unconsciously reaching up to her lower abdomen.
She looked at the maid and said, "There's something fishy going on here. Send someone to follow Madam. Go quickly!"
Zhenzhu felt relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She waited for the arrival of Manager He with great joy.
"Pearl!"
Pearl threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly, "Brother Biao, I'm so scared!"
"Don't be afraid, Pearl. This is a perfect plan. No one will notice!"
He let go of the other person and said, "Zhu'er, go to Yuzhou first. I will send someone to escort you. I will come to you after I have dealt with things here!"
"Brother Biao, I want to go with you!" Her eyelids were twitching today, and she always felt that something was going to happen.
Shopkeeper He frowned slightly, and a flash of impatience passed through his eyes.
He then took her hands and said, "Zhu'er, the prince has been very kind to me. I cannot be ungrateful. Things here must be handled properly. Be obedient and wait for me to come find you. Then, I will marry you in a sedan chair carried by eight people."
Zhenzhu glanced at him coquettishly and said, "Here are the property deeds to several shops in Fengweiju. I'm waiting for you!"
After getting the things, Manager He couldn't wait to send the people to the carriage. He closed his eyes to the coachman, who immediately understood, nodded, flicked the whip and rushed out.
"Hurry... follow me!" the maid ordered the servant.
Sitting in the car, Pearl was still dreaming about her future happy life, but she didn't know that the other party had already developed murderous intentions.
Aunt Xue was dumbfounded when she heard the news. "You...what did you say?"
The servant knelt on the ground and trembled: "I saw with my own eyes the driver kill my lady and dump her body in the wilderness!"
Aunt Xue's face turned pale, and she couldn't calm down for a long time. She tightly grasped the maid's hand and said, "She...she had an affair with the owner of Tianxiang Tower, killed the master, and then was killed herself?"
The maid quickly covered her mouth and said, "Auntie, you are confused. Tianxiang Tower is the property of Prince Ping. We can't afford to offend!"
Aunt Xue woke up as if from a dream, and murmured to herself: "Yes... yes, I can't say it!"
She looked at the servants and instructed, "Just pretend you know nothing! Otherwise, we'll all die!"
The servant was so frightened that he was shaking like a sieve.
As expected, rumors were flying everywhere the next day.
"Strange things keep happening. Wang Buer just died, and Fengweiju has been replaced by Tianxianglou?"
"Hey... I heard that Wang Bu'er's wife dismissed all the servants and sold all the other properties!"
"Tsk tsk... They say everyone flees when disaster strikes, and that's absolutely true! Wang Bu'er just died, and she can't stand the loneliness anymore. Could it be that she wants to remarry?"
"That's right, they're not shy at all. It hasn't even been the seventh day yet. This is too much!"
"In my opinion, women are the most vicious. Maybe Wang Bu'er's death is closely related to his wife!"
"Oh...don't lie! The coroner and the doctor both said he was frightened to death!"
Magistrate Tu sat calmly in his chair and looked at his subordinates, "Did you gain anything?"
"Sir, our people discovered that Manager He met with Wang Buer's wife yesterday, and then the woman went to Yuzhou!"
"Hmph...it seems there's something fishy about Wang Bu'er's death. Keep sending people to keep an eye on him. Remember not to alert the enemy! We must find the location of the mineral vein!"
"yes!"
Shopkeeper He was still feeling smug about the fact that he had acquired five stores without spending a single penny, but he had no idea that he was about to face a disaster.
The next day, he went to the Qiren Yahang in Qingshui County and did not return until very late.
When Magistrate Tu received the news, he keenly sensed something fishy.
"Qingshui County?"
"It is said that a woman has appeared!"
"Oh? Is the new county magistrate Zhang Saizhi?"
"Your Excellency has a good memory!"
Magistrate Tu immediately came up with an idea and quickly wrote a letter, "I have met Magistrate Zhang once before. Remember, you must hand it over to him personally. The rest of the people will keep an eye on the strange man's business!"
The subordinate respectfully took the letter and was about to leave when his voice came again: "Remember, don't alert the enemy. In this emergency, please ask County Magistrate Zhang for help!"
When County Magistrate Zhang received the news, he was shocked and looked at the person who came. "This..."
The subordinate was very respectful: "The prefect said that he had met Mr. Zhang once and knew that he was fair and honest, upright and a good official!
This matter is of great importance, but the situation in the court is dire. Please lend me a helping hand!"
County Magistrate Zhang gave him a false helping hand. "Prince Ping is ambitious and the Emperor's power is being constrained. I've heard a bit about this, too! But this matter requires careful planning. We can't alert the enemy!"
The subordinates felt relieved after receiving a positive response.
"Everything is up to you, sir. Just keep a close eye on that strange man!"
"Do you know who the person who contacted him is?"
"He hasn't come out in a long time. One of our people pretended to be the tenant and went in to check, but he didn't see anyone!"
County Magistrate Zhang pondered for a few seconds, "It's okay. There will always be clues. Let's break through one by one!"
At this time, the yamen runner came to report: "Sir, Mrs. Tang is here to visit!"
He glanced at his subordinate, who understood and hid behind the screen.
"County Magistrate Zhang, I've long heard of your great name!" Tang Youyou's cheerful voice came, followed by Xue'er, holding a basket in her hand.
"Haha...Mrs. Tang, nice to meet you!" County Magistrate Zhang laughed.
Tang Youyou said bluntly: "Sir, I came here specifically to thank you! Last time, thanks to your help!"
"Hmm... Your Excellency is too kind. It's just a small favor for me. I hate people who abandon their wives and children. I just used a small trick. It's a great honor to be able to help you!"
Tang Youyou raised an eyebrow and muttered to herself: This county magistrate is really good at flattery. I don't know if he is an honest person. Let's give it a try first.
"Sir, this is a little vegetable I grew. Please don't despise it!"
County Magistrate Zhang: This Miss Tang is really interesting. She actually came here to give gifts so openly? She's not shy at all?
Xueer opened the basket, revealing white mushrooms.
He was slightly startled, his mouth twitching, thinking: This guy is too honest, he is actually a wimp!
But he said, "Wow...it's really mushrooms. I can actually see mushrooms in this icy and snowy place. It seems I'm in for a treat! Thank you, my lady!"
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