Chapter 91: Breaking Through



Dou Zhao couldn't see through Ji Yong.

Ji Yong took advantage of the time when the servants were sweating profusely while counting the bodies and checking the injured to whisper to her, "Did you do this on purpose?"

"What?" Dou Zhao didn't react for a moment.

While waiting for the government to come, they had already discussed the explanation to the outside world. Dou Dechang and Wu Shan insisted that Dou Zhao leave first, and they would handle any problems. But Dou Zhao was afraid that things would change, so he dragged Chen Xiaofeng and others into the matter and wanted to stay at the scene until the government's investigation report was written before leaving.

Judging from the fate of Pang Kunbai's followers, Chen Xiaofeng and others must have held back on Pang Kunbai.

Pang Kunbai can’t die!

What should she do if the Wang family doesn't help Pang Kunbai? What should she do if the Wang family helps Pang Kunbai? Although there are traces of her going to the farm, it is not fixed. Su Xin said that her grandmother is fine. The so-called sudden coma is just a lie to trick her into leaving the farm. Who leaked her whereabouts? Is Duan related to this matter? Does Wang Yingxue know about the Pang family's plan?

Does Fifth Uncle have the ability to break up with Wang Xingyi now?

If the fifth uncle chooses to continue to endure, how can she maximize her benefits? What will happen if the fifth uncle is able to compete with Wang Xingyi?

Dou Zhao was confused. Ji Yong suddenly asked her and she didn't react for a moment.

Ji Yong blinked at her and said pointedly, "I say, are you pretending not to know Pang Kunbai?"

That’s what I wanted to ask!

Dou Zhao didn't even blink, and said solemnly: "He and I are relatives. If I recognized him, I would have shown him some mercy no matter what. How could I have beaten him to death with a stick!"

"Really?" Ji Yong smiled, and her expression clearly said "I don't believe it." She looked her up and down, her eyes as bright as summer sun, as if they could illuminate every detail of a person. If Dou Zhao had not lived two lives as a human, she would have been defeated long ago. Despite this, she still felt uneasy like a thorn in her back.

Some things, even if both parties have seen them with their own eyes, will still give people something to criticize if they are spoken of.

Dou Zhao decided to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Ji Yong's demeanor became gentle and humble.

Dou Zhao was surprised, and then he heard Wu Shan's concerned voice from behind: "Fourth sister, why are you standing in the yard? It's late at night and the dew is heavy, why don't you go to the carriage and rest for a while? You don't have to worry about what happened today, Twelve," he paused and added Ji Yong, "and Jian Ming will take care of this matter."

"It's a bit stuffy in the carriage. I'm coming out for some fresh air." Dou Zhao turned around with a smile. She saw that although Wu Shan was talking to her, his eyes were on Ji Yong. A hint of deep vigilance flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Is he also wary of Ji Yong?

As Dou Zhao was thinking, he saw Ji Yong's followers hurriedly walking towards them with a small sedan chair.

"The doctor should be here." Ji Yong smiled and stood there motionless.

Wu Shan thought about it and went to meet him helplessly.

Wu Shan is still too young!

Dou Zhao sighed in his heart and got on the carriage.

Su Jin asked worriedly, "Will Guard Chen and the others be okay?"

"What happened?" Before Dou Zhao could speak, Su Xin smiled and said, "Brother Chen and his friends went to the Tan Family Manor in Lingshou County to celebrate the birthday of Tan Juren's father. Because it was too late, they took a small road and happened to see someone robbing, so they helped. Is it wrong to help someone?"

"It's my fault." Su Jin murmured, looking guilty.

"What's wrong?" Su Xin smiled and took Su Jin's arm. "That's to protect us from outsiders. If we were at home, we sisters would say whatever we want to say."

Su Jin lowered her head embarrassedly and moved closer to Su Xin.

In her previous life, Su Su was also such an honest person, so Dou Zhao let her take care of the clothes, jewelry, boxes and storage in his house.

Now that I have Su Xin in this life, it seems that I have someone who can manage the inner house.

I will have to worry less in the future.

Dou Zhao smiled contentedly and asked Su Xin in a low voice who Uncle Duan was.

Su Xin smiled and said, "Uncle Duan is a man of integrity. He and Brother Chen work as guards at the Lang family. But Brother Chen is just an ordinary guard, while Uncle Duan is the leader and has great skills."

"What about Tan Juren?"

The excuse for celebrating the birthday of Tan Juren's father was given by Duan Gongyi.

"Tan Ju from Tanjiazhuang in Lingshou County is named Shangqixialin, with the courtesy name Yunshen. Because it sounds the same as 'Qilin', and he is tall and strong, and has a generous temperament, people give him the nickname 'Zuodilong'." Su Xin said, "The Tan family has lived in Lingshou for generations. It is said that the children in the family are all good at kung fu. In the last years of the previous dynasty, Zhending was plagued by bandits. Those who dared to rob the Tan family never returned. Tanjiazhuang was very famous. People in the martial arts world would send letters to Tanjiazhuang when passing by Zhending. Later, the world was peaceful, and Tanjiazhuang gradually lost its reputation. Only some old-school boxers in Zhending knew about Tanjiazhuang. Uncle Duan's ancestors are said to be from Tanjiazhuang. He would go to Tanjiazhuang to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of every year. This time, the old man of the Tan family celebrated his birthday and sent him a letter."

Dou Zhao was stunned when he heard this.

The Tan Family Estate is clearly a century-old family that has passed down its legacy through martial arts.

She is a truly determined person, yet no one has ever heard of her.

It can be seen that there are many things that may not be known by those who are born again.

Dou Zhao thought of Ji Yong.

What will happen to him in the future?

There was a loud noise outside the carriage.

Su Xin opened the curtain a little.

"Miss," she said with a strange look on her face, "Uncle Chen brought the Dou family's guards and accompanied the Third Elder and Third Master here..."

Dou Zhao smiled slightly.

Although she had money, she only received a stipend of 1,000 taels of silver every year. Not to mention 10,000 taels of cash, she didn't even have 10,000 taels of silver in banknotes, let alone Chen Qushui, the fake accountant.

She didn't trust the people from the Dou family, so she asked Sulan to take people to ask Chen Qushui for the 10,000 taels reward.

It was to inform Chen Qushui and also to see Chen Qushui's ability to respond and handle things.

Now that my third uncle and third cousin are here, at least it is certain that the reward of 12,000 taels of silver has been found.

"Where's the fourth sister? Where's the fourth sister?"

Amid the noise, the third cousin's voice sounded particularly sharp.

Su Xin lifted the car curtain: "Master Xiu San, our young lady is here!"

Dou Xiuchang ran over, shaking his body which had grown fatter and fatter over the years.

"Are you okay?" He wiped the sweat from his head. His gown was soaked with sweat and stuck to his body, revealing his fat. "Who is so blind that he dared to rob the Dou family? Why are the government officials, Master Ji, Master Wu, and my twelfth brother here?"

Dou Zhao only cared about the 10,000 taels of silver.

She raised her head and saw Chen Qushui following closely behind her third cousin.

Chen Qushui smiled and nodded at her, indicating that he understood what she meant.

Dou Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.

The third uncle, who had been chatting with Ji Yong for a while, left Ji Yong and walked over with a gloomy face.

"Shou Gu," he whispered, "you go back first. I and your third cousin are all that's needed here."

After working for a long time in fear and shock, Dou Zhao felt tired. Anyway, this matter could not be solved in a short time.

She hesitated and said, "It's just that I promised to pay Chen to protect them..."

People like Chen Xiaofeng, if they follow the right path, can be bodyguards, escorts, or coaches; if they follow the wrong path, they can be gangsters, thugs, or even murderers and robbers. Since a reward of 12,000 taels of silver has been promised and it is Dou Zhao who pays, the Dou family has no reason to offend him for this.

"I brought it here." Dou Xiuchang said hurriedly, taking out a small black lacquered and gold-painted box from his arms, "This is a silver note worth 12,000 taels." He handed it to Chen Qushui.

Dou Zhao said, "Then please ask Mr. Chen to hand the banknotes to Guard Chen." Then he said to Dou Shibang, "Third Uncle, Guard Chen is a chivalrous man. Can you tell the government to let them go first? If you have any questions, you can come to our Dou family."

Dou Shibang thought about it and said, "Alright. There are so many people and they are gossipy. Let's get rid of these wanderers first."

Dou Xiuchang hurried to negotiate with the government.

Dou Zhao asked Sulan to get on the carriage and said to Dou Shibang, "Then I'll go back first." But his eyes paused on Chen Qushui.

Chen Qushui understood, and waited for Dou Shibang to arrange a carriage to escort Dou Zhao. He stepped forward and whispered, "When things here are over, I will go back to the Dou family with you gentlemen."

Dou Zhao nodded and was escorted into the city by Ji Yong's guards.

Another steward of the Dou family was waiting for her at the city gate. When he saw her carriage, he immediately came to greet her and said hastily, "Hurry, go to the East Mansion. The Madam is still waiting for the Fourth Miss!"

Dou Zhao asked Su Xin: "Does Aunt Cui know about me?"

"I just asked Hong Gu a question, I didn't dare to meet her in person." Su Xin said, "I also told Hong Gu that you had something to do, it was too late, and you had to stay at the farm for one night and come back tomorrow afternoon."

"Hmm!" Dou Zhao looked at Su Xin with admiration.

The carriage rumbled and soon stopped at the second gate of Dongdou.

Madam Liu and Nanny Wang beside Ji were waiting at the second gate.

When they saw Dou Zhao, they all stepped forward, took her hand and looked at her. Seeing that she was clean, neat and tidy, and had a natural look, they all took a deep breath and urged her to go see the Second Madam: "The Madam was so anxious that her eyes turned red. She scolded the Third Master to the point of utter blood."

Third uncle was the housekeeper, so he was scolded. Grandmother lived with her and was the elder, so she was probably scolded as well, right?

Dou Zhao guessed and said, "I'm sorry to have made her worry," and went to the Second Lady's place with Nanny Liu and Nanny Wang.

Ji was wandering in front of the Second Lady's door in a daze. When she saw Dou Zhao, she burst into tears without saying a word: "Who has done this evil to make you suffer like this? Why doesn't the Bodhisattva strike her to death with a bolt of lightning?"

Dou Zhao had never heard Ji scold anyone.

Her eyes suddenly turned red and she called out "Sixth Aunt" with a tone that contained a sense of grievance that even surprised herself.

Ji was even more heartbroken, and said bitterly: "Who are the Pang family? They think they are the Shaanxi Patrol just because they have hooked up with Wang Xingyi! They call them nouveau riche and still flatter them. I would feel dirty if I stepped on them, but they dare to set their sights on you! If we don't teach them a lesson this time, they will think that our Dou family is afraid of them!" As he said that, he took her hand and walked into the hall.

It seems that everyone is smart. As soon as they heard that this matter involved Pang Kunbai, they knew what the Pang family was planning.


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