Chapter 36: Contempt in the Eyes
far away.
Mingtang hid behind a fake rock, staring quietly. Seeing that things were almost done, he snorted, turned around and left quickly.
Return to the mansion next door.
Chu Jiuning was drinking lotus seed and bird's nest soup. When she saw her come back, she pointed to a bowl next to her. Mingtang smiled and rushed over to drink it in big gulps before speaking.
"Miss, you are truly as foresighted as a god. But why are you targeting Gu Shanxing's family?"
Chu Jiuning raised her long eyelashes slightly.
Why?
Because in the previous life, the two sons of the Gu family, one defiled Mingtang and the other defiled Linglong.
These two silly girls, fearing that she would worry, did not say a word. After the two brothers Gu Shanxing found out, they used this to threaten them, saying that they would defile their bodies, steal their monthly salary, and torture them wantonly.
A few months later.
The two of them became thinner and thinner, and their faces became paler and paler.
One day.
Linglong's body was found in the well. She was heartbroken and rushed out of the house to see Linglong, but was stopped by people from the Song Mansion. From a distance, she saw Linglong's body being wrapped in cloth and carried away.
The bulging belly was very obvious. Gu Shanxing's parents said it was caused by drinking too much water.
Now think about it.
She must have been pregnant, but she didn't dare to tell anyone and didn't want to burden herself, so she chose to commit suicide by jumping into a well.
The Gu family had followed Song Jinhuai since they were young. They were his right-hand men and helped him do many things to harm them, so Chu Jiuning was the first to kill them.
She arranged the people who placed the bets, she arranged the play, and she was the thief. All of this was designed by her.
Holding Mingtang and Linglong's still tender hands, Chu Jiuning felt grief in her heart and choked with sobs.
"I bought a piece of land in Jiangnan and built a building within a building. I'll give each of you a house when the time comes. When the blueprints come out, you can take a look at them first. You can ask for anything you want to add. After we finish our business in the capital and leave, we'll live there."
"Jiangnan?"
Mingtang's eyes lit up.
"I like it there. The scenery is beautiful, the people are simple, the food is delicious, and it feels very quiet. I feel safe there."
Linglong also smiled and nodded and turned to look at Amber, who smiled.
"Any servant is fine, just follow the young lady."
Nanny Hong came over with some pastries. Seeing that they looked relaxed and were chatting happily, she placed the pastries on the table and said.
"Eat it while it's hot, fresh out of the pan."
"I want it, I want it."
"I want one too."
Everyone rushed over and the large plate of snacks was quickly eaten up.
Nanny Hong loved watching them finish their food. Satisfied, she brought the tea to Chu Jiuning.
"Miss, four young masters have come over from the Chu family. Did you call them over?"
The Chu family was wealthy and never treated their clansmen harshly, so except for Old Master Chu's small family, every family had a large number of people.
These four young masters are all Chu Jiuning's cousins.
They are the grandsons of the old man’s second, third, and fourth brothers, that is, the old man’s cousins, Chu Jiuning’s cousins. There are six branches in the old man Chu’s lineage, and Chu Jiuning can easily pick out twenty or thirty cousins.
"I made the appointment, let them come."
Chu Jiuning nodded and specially asked someone to find them. It would be inconvenient for them to meet at the Duke of Song's Mansion, so this house was suitable.
soon.
The four young masters, each of them handsome in their own way, came in gracefully.
When they saw Chu Jiuning, there was joy and worry in Chu Linxiao and Chu Yiming's eyes, there was scrutiny in Chu Jingchi's eyes, and there was more contempt in Chu Boyue's eyes.
"Xiaojiu."
Chu Linxiao and Chu Yiming greeted each other with a smile, and the other two nodded.
"sit."
Chu Jiuning pointed to the chairs that had been prepared long ago. After everyone sat down, Nanny Hong brought tea and Amber brought snacks. Everyone sat in their own seats, and there were small tables beside them with fruits and snacks.
"You bought this house?"
There was a hint of surprise in Lin Xiao's eyes, and then he saw that a new kitchen had been built here, and he roughly understood what it meant.
"Yes, it's more convenient to meet here."
Lin Xiao nodded.
Bo Yue looked around.
This cousin has always lived a luxurious life, with the best food, clothing and other expenses. All the young ladies in the Chu family combined cannot compare to her. His sister didn't know how many times she had been angry and scolded. He frowned slightly and got straight to the point.
"Xiaojiu, is there something you want us to do?"
Chu Jiuning sat up straight.
Ashan, the servant behind Chu Linxiao, hurriedly presented the things to Chu Jiuning. Inside were Chu Linxiao's recent homework, test papers, and a list of books he had read recently.
He has always known how powerful this cousin is, so deep down, he regards her as the head of the family.
The other servants around him didn't take anything, and seeing Lin Xiao like this, Chu Boyue frowned and Chu Jingchi sneered.
"There's something I want to discuss with you."
As Chu Jiuning spoke, she opened Lin Xiao's homework, looked at it carefully page by page, and then nodded.
"Since Mr. Linchuan came to Hanshan Academy, my brothers' knowledge has indeed improved. We can still compete in the Spring Examination next year."
Chu Linxiao and the others' eyes moved slightly as they listened. Hanshan Academy had indeed developed well in the past two years, and they had achieved very good results in several literary banquets, but their success or failure would have to depend on next year.
"If you have the chance, would you like to continue to stay at Hanshan College, or go to Chunshan Academy?"
"Spring Hill Academy?"
Chu Boyue and Chu Jingchi suddenly looked up and stared at Chu Jiuning, with a hint of shock in their eyes.
It is impossible for them to have the opportunity to study at Chunshan Academy.
But if she wasn't sure, she wouldn't bring it up here, so she called her brothers over to...
Is this possible?
"But there are only two spots."
As soon as Chu Jiuning finished speaking, the gloom in Chu Boyao's eyes instantly disappeared, and he said to her with a smile.
"I'm afraid we'll be treated unfairly if we go to Chunshan Academy. My personality is a bit sharper than theirs, so I'm willing to give it a try."
Chu Jingchi also nodded hurriedly.
"Yes, I'm willing to try too. Lin Xiao and Yi Ming are quite talented. They can stay at Hanshan and wait for next year's spring exam. Once they pass, Hanshan Academy will be proud of itself."
Chu Jiuning picked up the tea and drank it slowly, shaking her head.
"I'm sending two people to Spring Hill College on a mission."
"What mission?"
Chu Boyue's tone became lighter, but his eyes were still bright, hiding a strong sense of urgency.
That's Chunshan College, where most of the royal family and aristocratic descendants live. Once you get in, you can get to know all kinds of powerful people. Although the Chu family has no status, they are rich.
"I'll tell you once I've chosen the right person."
In fact, Chu Jiuning was a little conflicted.
Chu Linxiao and Chu Yiming are both talented, but relatively kind-hearted. If they go to Chunshan College together, they might easily fall into other people's traps. Chu Boyue and Chu Jingchi have real talents and skills, but they are cunning and ruthless. However, sometimes this kind of people are needed to get things done.
With purpose and interests, and with the strong against the weak, she can have good control and handle things better.
Chu Boyue and Chu Jingchi looked at each other, with a hint of anger flashing in their eyes. They had never been willing to accept this and had always wanted to be adopted under the name of Old Master Chu.
but.
This matter has been discussed for many years, but Old Master Chu has never agreed. They all think... that Chu Jiuning is the one who is interfering.
"If you want to go, you must listen to me and obey me. If you try to play tricks under my nose, I will not let you off easily."
Chu Jiuning spoke very bluntly, and Chu Linxiao was slightly startled. Although his cousin was not close to these side branches, she did not control them either. She gave them whatever they wanted and was rarely so sharp.
"You all have good talents, but Brother Xiao and Brother Yi are too tolerant."
"What do you mean?"
Chu Jingchi frowned slightly.
"Are you saying we are too cunning?"
Chu Jiuning raised her eyes and looked back at him indifferently. Chu Jingchi's raging anger suddenly subsided for some reason, and he felt a chill on his back.
"I selected two groups of people. One group has good character and is reliable, but their methods are a bit weak when facing the enemy. The other group is ambitious, ruthless, and has a very strong purpose."
When Chu Boyue and Chu Jingchi heard this, their hearts sank and their faces turned ugly.
"Cousin, what you mean is that they are good people and we are bad people?"
After saying this, Chu Jingchi avoided Chu Jiuning's gaze, his heart pounding. He didn't understand why a glance at her could scare him so much.
Chu Jiuning looked at the two of them and sneered.
"Brother Jing, do you think I know nothing about what you and Brother Yue have done over the years? Do you want me to tell you one or two things?"
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