Chapter 603 Missing

Zhulan thought of the scarlet blood. It was over. She felt nauseous. She sat up, got off the ground, and poured two cups of water from the teapot to suppress the nausea. Only then did she feel better. "The people sent by Yaohou Mansion provoked the pregnant county lord. They killed people. One fell from the rockery and died on the spot. Another fell into the lake and died when she was pulled out."

Yao Hou's Mansion sent two people and neither of them survived. They were clearly sent to be concubines, but the county lord used them as maids. Thinking of the one who fell from the rockery, Zhulan was in a bad mood. Although she did not plot against her own daughter, she did plot against other families' daughters.

Zhou Shuren frowned and said, "I think it's better for our children to be wild."

Zhu Lan agreed, "People who come out of the palace don't take human life seriously. The official lady they used this time is a newcomer, her last name is Yuan."

Zhulan was very surprised, the plan was too accurate. It would be easier to control the kite to fall onto the rockery, but how could it be so foolproof that Miss Yuan and the maid would come into conflict? Zhulan felt cold in her heart, it was obvious that this was not the first time the county lord had done this, and he was very skilled in the plan.

Zhou Shuren saw Zhulan frowning, "Okay, don't think about it. There's no need to have less contact with this person in the future."

Zhulan didn't want to get involved either. County Master Shen had always been a schemer since she was little, and she didn't want to be used. "Prince Yao got what he wanted this time. What a great helper."

Zhou Shuren sneered, "He will regret it."

This kind of calculation will sooner or later come back to haunt Yao Zheyu himself. From what happened today, it can be seen that the county lord cannot tolerate any grain of sand in his eyes and his methods are a bit ruthless. Currently, the two of them are on the same front. What if there are no enemies left?

Zhulan was silent for a moment. "It's no use regretting it. Marriage is not his choice."

Zhou Shuren thought so too, however, Yao Zheyu was also taking advantage of us, if you want to take advantage of him, you should enjoy your future life.

At Prince Yao's residence, Yao Zheyu slept in the study. He had dinner with the county lord and then returned to the study as he had official business to attend to.

He knew that the county chief was angry, but he had clearly said that the two men would be left to him to deal with, and he seemed to be agreeing well on the surface, but today he gave him a big gift.

There was a hint of disappointment in Yao Zheyu's eyes. Couldn't there be a gentler approach? Did it have to be so decisive and ruthless?

County Lord Shen was also awake, staring at the ceiling of the bed with her eyes half closed. She had no regrets, as she had known since she was a child that if she wanted to hold on to what she had, she had to break all the hands that were extended to her, and she didn't allow anyone to touch her things.

Jinzhou has been very quiet these days, and there have been no banquets. This shows how much of a shock the events in Prince Yao's mansion have had on the young ladies.

Zhulan was happy. The quieter the better. She was in a good mood and selected fabrics to prepare winter clothes in advance. Thinking about clothes, Zhulan really had too many clothes. She looked at the fabrics silently. Even though she was old, she still liked clothes and jewelry.

Mrs. Song saw that her mistress had not chosen the right material for a long time, "Are you not satisfied?"

Zhulan shook her head, "This is the blue one."

Mrs. Song took note and said, "Yes."

Zhulan sighed, "The years go by so fast. Another year has passed in the blink of an eye."

Mrs. Song signaled the maid to go down with the fabric and replied, "Yes, the day is over and it's time to prepare dinner."

Zhulan felt very emotional. Looking at the trees outside the window, the leaves on the trees had changed color. She liked autumn very much, not only because of the scenery, but also because autumn did not have the biting wind of spring, the unbearable heat of summer, or the chilly wind of winter. Autumn was neither hot nor cold. It was the most comfortable season in ancient times.

Zhulan was a little lost in thought. "The provincial examination is about to begin. Jinzhou City should be getting a little lively again."

Mrs. Song's eyes were full of smiles. "It's time for the Third Master and Master Rongchuan to arrive in Pingzhou."

Zhulan thought of Chang Lian's letter. This boy was very concerned about her when he heard that she was sick. Sometimes words can express emotions very well. She was very relieved, "Yeah."

In Pingzhou City, Chang Lian came back from a social event and looked at Rong Chuan who was reading leisurely with envy, "You seem to be at ease."

Rongchuan put down the book and asked, "Who made Third Brother have so many friends?"

Chang Lian sat aside and drank a glass of water to remove the alcohol from his mouth. "I really don't want to make friends with these people!"

Rong Chuan's smile faded. These people were not targeting Chang Lian, but the identity of the young master of the Zhou family. "However, Third Brother should be more careful."

Some people hope to please the young master of the Zhou family, while some people want to destroy him. Among the sons of the Zhou family, Chang Lian is the only one to take part in the provincial examination, as if telling everyone that the next head of the Zhou family will be the third brother.

Chang Lian rubbed his forehead and said, "I know what's going on. I'll go back to the house first."

Rongchuan pointed at the third brother's clothes and said, "You should change your clothes. I smell rouge."

Chang Lian's mouth twitched. It was time to change, otherwise Chuchu would be sulking. It was a headache. When did he show that he was lustful? Why did someone always bring a girl here?

Rongchuan couldn't help but laugh. It was rare to see the third brother depressed. In the past two years, the third brother really acted more and more like his uncle!

Three days later in Jinzhou City, the restaurant was full of customers again, and students could be seen everywhere on the streets.

Li had just returned from the street. "Mom, the teahouse is very lively!"

Zhulan smiled and said, "The snack shop's business is probably better now too."

Li Shile's mouth was wide open, "Yes, I asked the shopkeeper, and the new styles made this year are very popular among students."

Zhulan laughed. Li's snacks were indeed delicious, but more of the credit went to Su Xuan, who made the shapes of the snacks to have good meanings. Once a student bought them, even if there were some who didn't believe in them, they would still buy them for the sake of reassurance.

Zhu Lan sighed, "It would be amazing if Su Xuan were a man."

Su Xuan was still restricted in ancient times. If it were in modern times, Su Xuan would definitely be an extraordinary person even if she didn't have to be a man.

Li, "My fourth brother's wife is really amazing."

She was envious, but not jealous, because the gap was just too big. She felt that her fourth brother was the luckiest man, marrying such a good wife.

Zhulan looked at Li, "You are also very good."

Li's face turned red. She loved to hear her mother-in-law praise her the most. She felt very happy. "Mother, I'll go back to the yard first."

"Go ahead."

Not long after Li left, the Wang family's butler arrived. Zhulan signaled Butler Ding to bring people in.

The housekeeper of Lord Wang's house was sweating with anxiety. "Madam, Mr. He went out of the city with his friends to enjoy the scenery today. We haven't found him yet. My wife asked the Zhou family to help look for him."

Zhu Lan frowned, "I see. Tell me the exact location and I'll send someone to look for it."

The Wang family is not like the Zhou family, who have so many servants and boys who know martial arts. Seeing the Wang family's housekeeper sweating profusely, it can be seen that they have been searching for a while.

There is another chapter in an hour.

(End of this chapter)