"Hey, big brother~ don't you love me anymore?"
Sheng Wanwan pouted, deliberately pretending to be heartbroken.
Seeing Sheng Wanwan's expression, Sheng Wenjin reached out and tapped her on the forehead.
"What's coming next isn't something a little kid like you can watch. Stop fooling around and come back with me. I'll teach you a few tricks today!"
"Really? What will you teach me today, brother?"
"Will you learn swordsmanship?"
Swordsmanship? But I can't wield a longsword!
"I made you a wooden sword..."
As the brother and sister walked out talking, a smile appeared on Chu's lips.
This eldest son is cold and aloof to everyone, but he's incredibly loving towards Wanwan...
After the brother and sister left, the smile on Chu's lips gradually faded, and she got up and walked towards the garden.
She remembered that she felt somewhat confused right after taking the medicine.
Seeing her like this, Tanxiang ignored her and instead pretended to be her, sending all the servants in the mansion to tidy up the garden.
Today, Zhu Cui and Yin Liu were both sent by her to help with the Heavenly Net, and at this time, Granny Zhao went to deliver meals to her sons again.
She had no close relatives by her side, which allowed Tanxiang to take advantage of her.
Upon arriving at the garden, they indeed saw servants tending to the flowers and plants in the yard, while Sandalwood was supervising the work.
When Tanxiang saw the Chu family, her eyes were filled with disbelief.
How could the lady be alright? Shouldn't she be writhing and pleasuring herself beneath those two men right now?
She clearly saw that the lady was dazed and her face was flushed after taking the medicine.
How could nothing be wrong?
Tanxiang's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and strode forward to meet him.
"Madam, what brings you here? I noticed the servants in the courtyard had nothing to do today, so I brought them over to tidy up the garden."
Sandalwood smiled sweetly.
Chu did not answer Tanxiang's question, but instead reached out and slapped Tanxiang across the face.
Chu had practiced martial arts for many years and possessed immense strength. In one swift motion, Tanxiang was knocked to the ground, and a bright red handprint immediately appeared on her delicate face.
"Madam... why... why did you hit me?"
Sandalwood covered her burning, aching left cheek, and looked at Madam Chu with tears welling up in her eyes, looking pitiful and delicate.
"Hmph! Sandalwood! Do you really think I don't know? What did you make me drink? Are you trying to kill me?" Madam Chu's eyes widened in anger.
"Madam... Madam... There's nothing wrong! Madam, what have I done wrong to make you hate me so much, to actually... to actually slander me as trying to harm you! I am your first-class maid, why would I want to harm you!"
Tanxiang knew she had been exposed, but even so, she couldn't admit it. If she did, she would face certain death.
If she doesn't admit it, the Chu family has no evidence. If the Chu family is afraid of what others say, she still has a chance to live!
"Hmph! You won't admit it, huh? Fine, men! Tie her up!"
As soon as Madam Chu finished speaking, two old women came up and immediately tied up Tanxiang.
The servants in the East Garden were all from the Chu family. Seeing the Chu family's anger, they knew that Tanxiang had betrayed her.
They have always hated those who betray their masters.
The Chu family treated them so well, yet they still betrayed the madam; it's simply unforgivable.
The two old women showed no pity for Tanxiang and tied her up tightly.
Finally, he kicked Tanxiang to the ground.
Chu looked at Tanxiang, who was tightly bound and lying on the ground begging for mercy, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes.
She took out the medicinal powder that Sheng Wanwan had given her from her bosom, squatted down in front of Tanxiang, and said coldly:
"This is a good thing I prepared for you, sandalwood. Since you want to harm me, then taste this medicine."
"No! Madam, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have coveted that little bit of silver. I was wrong, please forgive me!"
Sandalwood was terrified and kept crying and begging for mercy.
Chu completely ignored her!
Can admitting your mistake guarantee forgiveness?
If it weren't for her two outstanding children, she would probably be doomed today.
How could she forgive?
Chu personally fed the medicine powder to Tanxiang. Soon after, Tanxiang felt a wave of heat, her face flushed, and her mind began to become confused.
Looking at Tanxiang's pained appearance, Chu felt no pity whatsoever. She turned to the two nannies and said, "Nannies, throw her into the woodshed. There are two men tied up in the woodshed. Feed them this medicine, and then untie the ropes."
"That's what Chu said in a cold voice."
The two old women responded and, supporting the unconscious Tanxiang on either side, went to the woodshed.
“You all continue working here. Aunt Mu should be here with people soon. Just pretend you didn’t see what happened! If anyone betrays me, then… the consequences… you should know!”
Chu coldly surveyed the crowd around her.
Upon hearing this, everyone lowered their heads respectfully and said, "Don't worry, Madam! We understand!"
The lady treated them well, and the benefits in the East Garden were the best in the General's Mansion, so naturally none of them wanted anything to happen to Madam Chu.
"Alright, I'm going back to rest now! If anyone asks you later, just say that I instructed you to take care of the flowers and plants in the garden, and that you know nothing about the East Garden!"
"Yes, Madam!"
"..."
Chu nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this, and then returned to the East Garden.
Sandalwood was carried to the woodshed, and the two men were given drugs and untied.
"Madam! Everything is ready!"
Two old women came out with hemp ropes and, seeing Chu Shi enter, quickly went up to report.
"Thank you for your hard work. You two keep an eye on things. If Mu Rou'er's people don't come over later, make some noise to lure them over."
Madam Chu gave the order in a cold voice. These two people were brought from her maiden home and had a good personal relationship with Granny Zhao; she trusted them.
"Yes! Don't worry, Madam! We will definitely handle things well! This Aunt Mu is getting more and more outrageous!"
"Hmph! Madam, is there any evidence to prove that Concubine Mu wanted to harm you?"
The two old women said with concern.
No!
Chu shook her head.
"Alas! It seems we still can't do anything to that woman this time! That woman is truly ruthless, actually doing such a thing to Madam. Does Madam intend to let her off so easily?"
One of the old women sighed worriedly.
"Granny, some things never need evidence!"
Chu narrowed her eyes and a cold smile appeared on her lips.
At that moment, lewd sounds came from the woodshed. Madam Chu glanced at the woodshed door, then coldly left…
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