Chapter 480: Not too sure
After so many things that have happened, would she dare to eat what Old Lady Zhou has?
She won't think her life is too long!
Is there anything that Old Madam Zhou and the people from the first and second wives can't do?
As soon as she entered the Heyuan and the old lady's house, the first thing she did was to subconsciously look around to see if there was any incense burning.
Especially since her husband had discussed the matter with her yesterday, and now that Old Madam Zhou had asked her to come over, she was naturally more cautious than usual.
She was already so cautious, so how could she possibly drink the tea in the old lady's yard?
Besides, if she remembered correctly, the old lady had never taken the initiative to invite her for tea before. Today was the first time! Although her tone was indifferent, it was still proactive.
If someone shows you kindness without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief.
She still understands such a simple truth.
This is even more worrying! When she drank tea, she just touched the edge of the cup with her lips, and then gently poured a little tea, all on the handkerchief in her sleeve.
Covering her mouth with her sleeves, Old Mrs. Zhou couldn't see whether she drank or not.
After returning, Zhao Liya didn't hesitate much before deciding to have Zhou Hansheng ask Yu Xiaofang to check. It would be best if nothing happened. If there was something, she'd have a better idea, right?
So as to avoid being suspicious.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Liya sent someone to find Zhou Hansheng and gave such instructions, which almost scared the prince! The prince hurriedly sent Zhaonan to deliver the box containing the handkerchief to Yu Xiaofang, and immediately rode back home.
Zhao Liya was taking a nap and sleeping soundly, but was woken up by a gust of wind.
The anxious man hugged the bewildered Zhao Liya tightly. His blazing black eyes were solemn as he asked nervously, "My lady, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to go see Yu Xiaofang?"
What on earth had that old woman done that made her send someone with a handkerchief to check for poison?
"I--"
Zhao Liya, her mind in a state of shock, quickly shook his hand and shook her head, "I'm fine! I'm fine! If something really happened, you wouldn't need to tell me. I would have already gone to find Yu Xiaofang myself!"
Seeing that she looked normal, Zhou Hansheng breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
Zhao Liya laughed and moved aside. Zhou Hansheng took off his shoes without hesitation and went over to her, lying down and hugging her. "Did you go to Heyuan today?"
"Yeah," Zhao Liya found a comfortable position in his arms and leaned down, nodded, and briefly told him about why Old Lady Zhou asked her to come over.
If she didn't say it, the man would probably not be able to feel at ease.
This man's hostility and fear towards the Second and Third Houses were much deeper than hers. After all, he knew more about them!
Zhao Liya was just a little skeptical and not sure. Deep down in her heart, she even didn't believe it. The reason she asked someone to check it out was just to get peace of mind.
But as soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Hansheng angrily said, "There must be something wrong with the tea! You, it's a good thing you were more careful, otherwise you would be in trouble!"
Zhao Liya was stunned: "Why?"
Zhou Hansheng sneered, "Ya'er, you don't understand that old woman. She usually won't do anything she's not sure of. It's not like she doesn't know your temper. Besides, she just hit a wall yesterday. Given her temper, there's absolutely no way she'll ask you to come over today."
It wasn't the first time Mrs. Zhou had met Zhao Liya. She had just rejected her flatly yesterday, not even giving her the slightest bit of face. How could she change her mind after just one night and a few words from her?
No need to think about it!
If that's the case, then why did she ask Zhao Liya to come over and talk about this matter? She knew it was useless!
Besides, as a grandmother, being rejected once by Zhao Liya, her granddaughter-in-law, was already embarrassing enough. But she was addicted to enjoying the feeling of being rejected again? She was crazy.
So she must have ulterior motives!
As expected of the prince, he sees everything.
After Zhou Hansheng said this, Zhao Liya came back to her senses with an "Ah!" and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat: "This, this is really, too lucky!"
Fortunately, she still had some consideration for them.
After thinking about it carefully, Zhao Liya couldn't help but grit her teeth and said, "My husband, after hearing what you said, I feel a little clearer. I said that, she said it was because of what happened yesterday, but when I arrived, she started to ridicule me and didn't say anything serious. After I drank tea, she said a few words to me, but when she saw that I didn't agree, she didn't say anything more! Humph, I was surprised at that time, thinking why this old lady was so easy to get rid of today? So that's it..."
The drunkard’s real intention is not to drink!
The arm around her waist tightened, and Zhou Hansheng gritted his teeth: "They are really crazy!"
He'd murdered someone in Beiyuan, and it had only been a few days? And now they were brazenly attacking his wife in the Duke's Mansion! Where did they get the guts to do that?
"After this period, I will talk to Dad about dividing the family. I can't let them go on like this."
It's hard to guard against.
His wife was in charge of the mansion, interacting with countless people and coming into contact with many things. Unlike his mother, she could just close the courtyard door and rest in peace. Although it was inconvenient, it was safe. The gate to Zhengming Courtyard had to be open every day. Who knew what would sneak in one day?
He can't take the risk!
Besides, he wouldn't allow her to live in such fear and anxiety.
It's not easy to marry a wife, but I don't want her to live in fear all day long.
Zhao Liya naturally wanted to split up the family, and smiled sweetly: "Then you have to rely on the prince, I don't have that much ability."
Zhou Hansheng smiled evilly and kissed her twice on the face, "Don't worry!"
In the past, he still cared about his reputation, but now that he didn't have to worry about it, he had no less than a hundred underhanded methods to force them to submit.
The two of them were intimate for a while, and then Zhou Hansheng stood up and said, "I'm going to the palace."
Zhao Liya was puzzled. Why did he suddenly come to the palace?
Zhou Hansheng stood up and said, "I feel like there's something strange about the recent series of events. I have to report this to the Emperor and have him pay attention."
Zhao Liya nodded and watched him go.
Zhou Hansheng didn't dare to delay and went straight to the palace.
Although the Second Prince, Concubine Yan, and the late Emperor were under control, and their forces had been purged several times, how could they be so easily cleaned up?
(End of this chapter)
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