Chapter 383 384. Several versions
Jin Qianqian got what she wanted, and then she said to Madam Huang with a smile, "Thanks to the help of the Huang family, I have a small fortune in Shangjing.
As for how you deal with household affairs next, I will not interfere."
"I hope Madam Gu will keep her word," Madam Huang thought about the gift she had sent before, plus the manor, which helped to settle the matter. She didn't want to see Jin Qianqian's smug face again, so after getting a promise, she hurriedly took her people away.
Jin Qianqian shook her head with some regret. It was a waste that she had made up such a long story before. People who went to the capital were really unlucky and missed such a wonderful story.
Thinking that she couldn't drag the Huang family into this, she looked at the things in front of her and felt a little bored. She handed them to Lixia to register them into the warehouse, then immediately put on a smiling face and walked towards the backyard.
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The ladies in charge of each mansion were all shocked. Before, they had been talking about the top scholar in the imperial examination and his wife, but how come the tone of the story changed overnight and it turned out to be a horrifying story of murder for money?
But life in the backyard was dull, and now it was rare to have a new topic, and it was spread so vividly that everyone acted as a judge.
"It has long been said that the deaths of the two Niu family members were somewhat suspicious, so this makes sense now."
"Women are really the most vicious. If you really feel that the Niu family has treated you unfairly, you can choose to divorce. There is no need to kill people."
"Does anyone know how the Xiao family girl is doing now? She killed people. She can't stay in the Niu family anymore. She can't go to other families to harm others."
"You are overthinking it. Maybe she already has an adulterer and they are living together now."
"Ah! If this is true, it is really too much. Why didn't Shuntian Prefecture find out about it at the time?"
"Did you get any benefit..."
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This wave of rumors was fueled by Jin Qianqian, and everyone had long forgotten what they had discussed before and was fully focused on digging out the truth.
Such things had been brewing for a day and became a hot topic in every street and alley.
Mrs. Huang had always attracted much attention, and she felt a little relieved when she found that the topic had stopped when it came to Xiao Wanyu.
Then, she began to tidy up the backyard in a big way, taking this opportunity to remove all the nails that the second room had put in.
She also disciplined the concierge and the maid, requiring them to obtain her approval for everything, even though they used to be able to enter and leave the rear house freely.
Huang Qian, the second wife, had some strong opinions, but when she heard the rumors outside, and the losses in the mansion today, she could only stay in her own yard.
As for the difficulties her daughter-in-law is facing now, she turned a deaf ear to them.
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Xiao Wanyu's doubts were finally resolved after Xiaoju's inquiry.
Looking at the flustered Yu Xiaoju, her hands couldn't help but tremble.
Didn’t this matter already pass? Why is it being brought up again?
He tried hard to recall some of the previous traces, and there was no way there would be any loopholes. Then he shouted at Yu Xiaoju, "Don't be so impatient, these are just some rumors."
Yu Xiaoju went out and listened to several versions of the story. Each one was told vividly, as if she were there in person.
What panicked her the most was that these versions also contained doubts that she had guessed.
How could she know at that time that Jin Qianqian had also made up so many short stories based on her own guesses and pieced them together.
If you cast a wide net, you will always catch fish. It seems that it is effective.
"You've found out everything. Tell me in detail." The calmer Xiao Wanyu looked, the more uncertain she felt inside.
Especially, several small details that she thought were well hidden were pointed out, making her wonder if she didn't clean up the mess?
"I've said it before, this is a jinx," Old Mrs. Ning, leaning on her crutch, took advantage of the slightly blurry shadow and swung her cane to hit him.
Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, he was stopped by Fang Yuan.
"They say that a piece of useless mud cannot be helped. You, an established wife, have been hiding in your room every day these days. The servants in the mansion have almost forgotten about you." All of Old Lady Ning's anger was directed at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan was silent as before and dragged the old lady towards his room.
"What are you doing? Are you going to throw me down, you unfilial thing?"
When they entered the room, Fang Yuan quickly whispered in her ear, "I know what you are angry about, but we must not mess with that woman.
Lord Niu and his mother were both dealt with quietly, but we have elderly parents and young children to take care of, so we can’t confront her head-on.”
Old Mrs. Ning froze for a moment. She was so angry that Aunt Xiao brought rumors to the family that she completely forgot that the woman in front of her had a vicious heart.
Thinking of the evil things she had done before, the old lady suddenly became anxious. She grabbed Fang Yuan's hand and said, "Do you think that vicious woman has already killed me? Am I going to die soon?"
What a great sin I have committed! My son has just started to succeed in life, but now I am going to die here.
Please get someone to call a doctor for me. I need to see if I have been tricked. No wonder I have been feeling dizzy lately."
The more he talked, the more uncomfortable he felt all over, and he leaned limply against Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan's eyes flashed with impatience, but he gently persuaded, "Mom, don't worry. She hasn't been to the kitchen during this period of time, so she probably hasn't had time to kill her yet."
"Are you also hoping that I'll be poisoned to death sooner? I asked you to go get a doctor, why are you talking so much?" Old Lady Ning pinched Fang Yuan fiercely.
“I said, ever since this woman came into the house, you have been hiding with the child, did you know something a long time ago?
You are such a good Fang, are you waiting for that vicious woman to poison me to death so that you can reap the benefits?"
Fang Yuan rolled his eyes silently, "I came to Beijing with my mother, and we usually stay in this small place, how can I know those secret things?"
She was so cautious because she just wanted to see how they would behave and whether their children would be implicated.
Besides, the old lady is so powerful in fighting, why should she jump up and down with her?
But I didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly. Even if things were not as rumored outside, Aunt Xiao would definitely bear the stigma.
Old Madam Ning couldn't think about these things now. "Hurry up and get someone to call a doctor. Not only me, but everyone in the family needs to see a doctor."
Fang Yuan looked through the crack in the door at Xiao Wanyu who was still standing in the yard. She was still standing there with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking about.
After telling the two children to stay in their rooms, she opened the door and called the maid over, "The old lady is feeling unwell. Please go to the street corner and get the doctor."
As she said this, she still felt uneasy and called her dowry maid over, "You guys stay here and guard. No one is allowed to come in?"
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