Chapter 75 She had a hunch that someone was going to be in trouble.
Cuizhi was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes, but Dou Wenyi had already picked up the rope and said firmly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, come and help me..."
Separated by a wall.
Granny Cao's face was extremely ugly. Even though she had several guards with her, the difference in status between master and servant meant that she was naturally inferior in terms of presence.
She suppressed her anger and spoke tactfully, "Second Madam, today is the Old Madam's birthday, and the banquet hasn't even ended yet. Do you really have no regard for the Dou family's reputation?"
Madam Yang chuckled dismissively, her words carrying a hidden meaning, "Granny Cao, we're just here to see the new concubine. No matter her background or status, once she enters the Dou family, she's one of my second branch. Even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws, don't you think?"
"It's a happy occasion, all of it is a happy occasion, my mother-in-law won't blame me!"
The servants and attendants behind her were already chattering and speculating about the identity of this new concubine.
"Second Madam, the Old Madam has always treated you well, why do you have to do this?" Granny Cao scolded angrily.
Madam Yang, her face contorted with malice, spoke in a mocking tone: "A mere servant dares to question her master's affairs? This is the second branch of the household, break down the door for me."
With a loud bang, the carved wooden door was suddenly kicked open.
Inside the room, the bed had been made. Besides Dou Wenyi and Cuizhi, there was a black burlap sack behind them, which looked like it contained a person.
Where is there any concubine?
The crowd, who were waiting to see something unusual, and Madam Yang were all taken aback.
Dou Wenyi turned around gracefully and said with a smile, "There is a young apprentice in the opera troupe who is not very knowledgeable. He drank a little wine and came to the second room to cause trouble. Fortunately, I found out in time, and luckily, he did not cause a big disaster."
"Second Aunt, I thought you were entertaining guests. How come you heard about it too?"
Yang's face immediately contorted in a kaleidoscope of emotions. "You, you, you're talking nonsense! There's no little apprentice, clearly..."
Dou Wenyi said loudly, "Granny Cao, hurry up and take that arrogant 'troublemaker' away! If something goes wrong at the banquet, it will be a disgrace to the Dou family!"
Granny Cao understood, and immediately two burly guards stepped forward and twisted the sack out like a chicken.
Yang finally realized what was happening and shouted, "Dou Wenyi, leave the person here! The person inside is clearly Zijuan!"
Immediately, members of the second branch of the family tried to surround and snatch the person, but they dared not make a move because of the fierce-looking guards.
"Let's see who dares to stop me!" Dou Wenyi's eyes were icy cold as she shouted sharply.
"Second Aunt, I don't understand what you're saying. You were clearly outside, so how did you know that the person inside was Zijuan? Besides, Zijuan was serving the Old Madam perfectly well, so why would she come to your second branch of the family?"
"Oh, I know. You've been talking about a new concubine. Are you trying to set a trap to lure Zijuan over?"
Yang panicked a little, and her handkerchief was almost twisted into a ball.
Dou Wenyi's words were so convoluted and so clever.
If she admits that she knew the person inside was Zijuan, wouldn't that prove that she used despicable methods and deliberately set up a trap...?
But if we don't expose Zijuan's true identity now, how can we make this 'happy occasion' a reality?
Where is Dou Bochang?
It was clearly agreed that she would bring people to catch them in the act, so that they would be caught red-handed. Old Madam Dou had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill.
That heartless bastard, how can she continue her act now that he's not here?
Yang's eyes widened, and she pointed at Dai'an hiding in the corner, "You little brat, do you think Zijuan is in there?"
Dou Wenyi smiled even more brightly and said slowly, "Many people in the manor saw the troupe leader's young apprentice come in. Cuizhi and I, two living people, saw it clearly. Dai'an was outside, how could he have seen it clearly?"
"Second Aunt, don't believe everything you hear. Don't be so easily fooled. Your master has been instigated by treacherous people and is ignorant of the truth. He will surely be punished. Your second uncle and grandmother will handle him then."
"As for any fool who wants to get involved, act as an accomplice, spread rumors, distort the truth, or gossip, they should think twice. Whether they get beaten to death or sold off, don't blame the Dou family for being ruthless!"
Her words were logical and well-founded, and carried an intimidating aura, making her stand out with her sharp edge!
Upon hearing this, Granny Cao and the others were all energized, their fighting spirit soaring, as if they were ready to fight at any moment.
Dai'an and the servants of the second branch all changed their expressions. This was like gods fighting, affecting innocent bystanders. None of them dared to utter another word.
Yang's face contorted in anger. She wasn't stupid; a quick thought struck her, and she said through gritted teeth, "Just open the sack and take a look, isn't that enough?"
Dou Wenyi flicked the wrinkles off her dress and said casually, "I was ordered to organize this banquet, so there can't be any mishaps. If Second Aunt wants to take this opportunity to divide the family property, she can go and make a scene in front of Grandmother. Let's go."
Yang's pupils suddenly contracted. Her brother-in-law had just been promoted, and Dou Mingyan was still the Crown Princess. The Dou family's wealth and power were all concentrated in the eldest son's branch of the family.
She must be crazy to suggest separating the family.
No, this is a blatant threat!
Dou Wenyi was beautiful, but who would have thought that such a delicate flower could be even more intimidating than Madam Gu, making people feel fear and apprehensive?
As Dou Wenyi passed by her, she lowered her voice and said, "Second Aunt, a gentleman loves money, but he earns it in a proper way. If I find out you're plotting against Grandmother again, I guarantee you'll be kicked out of the Dou family. I mean what I say."
Madam Yang's face turned deathly pale, but she stubbornly insisted, "I don't believe it!"
Dou Wenyi smiled meaningfully, "I've done the math, and I know you're going to be in trouble!"
The members of the second branch of the family were utterly dumbfounded, and none of them dared to step forward.
Granny Cao followed closely behind, wishing she could spit on her. What a piece of trash, a bastard who only knows how to cheat his own mother!
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Half an hour later, after taking the antidote, Zijuan gradually regained consciousness. When she saw that the person who came was Dou Wenyi, tears streamed down her face like a flood.
Dou Wenyi felt a lump in her throat and gently patted her back. "You've been wronged. Don't be afraid, it's alright now. Cuizhi helped you change your clothes. He didn't succeed."
Zijuan's face was streaked with tears.
Her voice was thick with sobs, "Fourth Miss saved my life, and Zijuan has no way to repay her. I only ask to serve the old lady wholeheartedly. Second Master is a wolf in sheep's clothing. If he really wants women, whether they are prostitutes from Yangzhou, young wives from brothels, or even respectable women, as long as he is willing to spend money, what kind of woman can't he find?"
"Even a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow. They're not scheming against me, they're clearly scheming against the old lady. They're after the old lady's secret stash of money!"
Dou Wenyi's heart clenched, and her chest sank as if she were suffocating.
She had already guessed their scheme, and even had a vague feeling that her grandmother's death in her previous life might have been related to this group of 'filial sons and grandsons'!
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