Chapter 47 Xie Weisong's Cruelty
He paused for a moment and then said disdainfully, "When I arrived, the maids at Fengliu Tower were tidying up the room where Xie Weisong was staying. It was a mess."
"According to the courtesan, Xie Weisong had a sadistic habit during sex. The courtesan's body was covered in bloody bruises and bite marks. Xie Weisong also prepared many things to enhance pleasure, such as aphrodisiacs, candles, sticks, etc. He would also suck and bite the woman's blood while drinking."
Mingzhao's fingers were still gripping the wine glass so tightly that their fingertips turned slightly white.
Ming Zhouhe clenched his fists.
"I asked the madam, and she said that the previous women who served him were also abused by him, and often could not get out of bed for several days."
"The madam also said that every time Xie Weisong went to the building, he would pick the most beautiful one, and sometimes he would have multiple women serve him at night."
After hearing this, Ming Zhouqing was the first to speak, and spat, "What a disgusting beast."
Tianyu took out a few pieces of paper from his pocket and handed them to Mingzhaohuan, "This is the oral evidence."
Mingzhao glanced at it and handed it to his two younger brothers. "Keep it for now. We'll deal with it after everything is investigated."
Ming Zhou and Chang Shu breathed a sigh of relief. The Xie family wanted to marry their cousin, and if their cousin really married into the Xie family, he couldn't believe what would happen to her.
The one who was eyeing my cousin covetously was actually such an inhuman being!
Mingzhao also stood up and said, "Let's go back."
When he reached the door, he looked at Ming Zhouhe again, and after thinking it over, he said, "Third brother, go tell Cousin Li?"
Ming Zhouhe tilted his head and looked at him, "Of course, but I'm not at home on weekdays, so please help me take care of my cousin."
"Okay." Mingzhao raised his lips and smiled gently.
Ming Zhouqing glanced at Ming Zhaohuan sideways. What should he do if he felt that his elder brother had bad intentions?
He then shook his head again, wondering how he could think of his elder brother like that.
When they arrived at the mansion, Ming Zhouhe went straight to Tangliyuan.
When he saw Li drawing in the yard, he maliciously stood in the sunlight, blocking most of her view.
Shi Jianli looked up and helplessly called out, "Cousin."
Ming Zhouhe sat down and picked up a piece of dessert on the table. "What are you drawing?"
"It was just an impromptu piece. I don't know what I wanted to draw, so it ended up being neither a flower nor a bird." Shi Jianli put down her brush. "Cousin, is there something you need?"
"Well, there's some progress on the matter I asked my eldest brother to investigate."
She looked at him when she heard that.
"Xie Weisong frequents brothels, is violent in his sexual life, enjoys sadism, and has a fondness for beautiful women. As for Xie Xuezhi, we haven't yet found out whether she's in cahoots with Xie Weisong, but her desire to establish a good relationship with you must also be related to Xie Weisong."
Shi Jianli curled her fingers slightly, connecting the events one by one, "Thank you, cousin."
"Big brother checked it out. I couldn't help much. You can thank him when you see him."
"Well, are you going to the military camp?" Shi Jianli looked at the sky.
"I'll go after changing my clothes." Ming Zhouhe drank half a cup of tea before getting up. Then, remembering something, he asked, "When did Mother and Madam Zheng become friends?"
Shi Jianli glanced at him through the tea mist and said, "Because of you."
"I?"
"For your marriage."
Ming Zhou recalled the Miss Zheng he had met this morning. He felt neither resistance nor anticipation. Given how well he knew his own mother, he smiled and said, "Let it be. I'm sure there will be a set of rules waiting for me next time I come back. It's too early to discuss marriage."
Shi Jianli laughed, "Cousin, why don't you care at all?"
"It's hard to meet you, but my mother is worried." He said this and left the yard.
Shi Jianli continued to paint, but with her eyes lowered in thought, the ink smudged on the paper.
Indeed, it is difficult to meet someone who is so attractive to you. Even if she sees someone so attractive, she dare not pursue him, as it would go against her original plan.
With a sigh in her heart, Shi Jianli put down her pen, folded up the ruined painting and put it in the wastebasket.
Two days later, I had lunch with my aunt. Seeing that she was not in the mood, Shi Jianli asked with concern, "Aunt, what's wrong?"
"Mrs. Zheng came this morning and said that Miss Zheng thought Zhou Qing was more easygoing." Qiao Ruoying sighed, "If I had known earlier, I would have told your cousin to smile. Wouldn't that make the young lady think he was more easygoing?"
Shi Jianli couldn't help laughing when she heard her say that. After she suppressed her laughter, she asked, "What are you going to do, aunt?"
"I've asked your cousin, and he's not interested. He's not destined to be with Miss Zheng. I just don't know what your second cousin is interested in. I'll go to the East Palace later. I've made inquiries about the Zheng Mansion. They have a good family tradition and outstanding men. They're a good in-law."
Shi Jianli nodded.
After lunch, Qiao Ruoying took her maid Shi Shiran to Minghuayuan in Dongfu.
Jinzhi invited her in and served tea. "Second Madam, please wait a moment. I'll go get the Madam to come over."
Yuan Yuhe came out quickly and asked, "How come you have time to come and see me, sister-in-law?"
"It's because of Zhou Qing's matter."
"Qing'er?" Yuan Yuhe asked in confusion.
Qiao Ruoying explained the whole story, "The Zheng family said they felt that Zhou Qing was more suitable for the young lady."
Yuan Yuhe sized up Qiao Ruoying's expression and said, "I've also been keeping an eye on the Zheng Mansion. But when I heard you invited Madam Zheng to your house, I thought you were planning to marry Miss Zheng to Zhou He. I didn't expect this unexpected thing to happen."
"I didn't expect that. I've inquired about the Zheng family and they're a good in-law. I was planning to invite Madam Zheng to Tongguang Temple on her next day off if everything goes well. You can ask Zhouqing for his opinion."
Yuan Yuhe understood and smiled, "That's easy. Just let Qing'er accompany me. You've already found out everything. I have nothing to worry about. It's just that He'er..."
"He has no objection. If there's nothing to do, I'll find him another one. He's just like Li'er and her brother. They're so picky, it gives me a headache."
Yuan Yuhe was relieved. "Thank you, sister-in-law. If it works, I will feel much more relaxed."
The two brothers grew up together, and she was afraid that it would affect their relationship.
"You're too polite, sister-in-law. That's all. I'll go tell Madam Zheng and ask her to deliver the invitation directly to you. I still have to take care of our third young lady's affairs." Qiao Ruoying's smile faded slightly.
Yuan Yuhe felt a little sympathy for her.
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My period came two days ago, so Shi Jianli took a leave of absence from the private school. She went again on the third day when she felt a little better.
On the way, she met Ming Zhaohuan again. Shi Jianli saw him waiting for her in front, and it was obvious that he had something to say. Without much hesitation, she walked over and said, "Cousin."
"I haven't seen you for the past two days. Did you leave early?" Mingzhao's eyes unconsciously became softer when he saw her coming to him.
"No, I just felt a little unwell, so I took a two-day break." Feeling his gentle gaze, Shi Jianli paused and said, "My cousin told me about Xie Weisong. Thank you, cousin."
"You're welcome. Have you called the court doctor to see me if you're feeling unwell?"
"It's not a big deal. I know what I'm doing." Shi Jianli felt a little embarrassed and couldn't talk about this with a man without changing her expression.
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