The Xia family was in the town, not far from the county government office, so the shaky carriage arrived in just over two quarters of an hour.
Wu Bokai got off the car first and picked up the three girls one by one.
Aunt Cheng, who was tied up in the carriage at the back, was also brought down.
The servant at the door of the Xia family hurried over to greet him with a smile, "Sir, you are here. Please come in. I will go and inform you."
Wu Bokai waved his hand. "No need to inform him. I think my father-in-law should be home. I'll just go in and find him."
The servant didn't think much of it, thinking that something urgent had happened, and quickly let them in.
The Xia family came from a merchant family background and was considered quite well-off in Huaxiang County. They lived in a house with three courtyards.
Wu Bokai led his men to the study where his father-in-law usually stayed with ease. When he saw the servant at the door, he knew that the person was indeed there.
When the servant saw Wu Bokai and was about to step forward to salute, Wu Bokai stopped him and signaled him not to make a sound.
When the servant saw Aunt Cheng being escorted in behind Wu Bokai, his eyes widened unconsciously and he subconsciously felt that something was not right.
He wanted to find an opportunity to tip off, but Wu Bokai had already knocked on the door.
Xia Zhou was looking at the account book and replied when he heard the voice, "Come in."
Wu Bokai pushed the door open and walked in with the people behind him.
Hearing the voice, Xia Zhou looked up and met Wu Bokai's cold gaze.
His heart tightened, and before he could open his mouth he heard a whimper. He looked back, and the sight made his legs go weak.
He pointed at Aunt Cheng and said, "You, why are you here? What's going on? My dear son-in-law, what's going on?"
Wu Tongtong couldn't bear it any longer, and stood up with red eyes, "Grandfather, shouldn't we be the ones asking you this?
Today my father came to pick me up and as soon as we got home, I saw Aunt Cheng making a fuss in my house!
My mother was so angry that she had a miscarriage. Fortunately, Xiao Lingling took action to calm her down, otherwise my mother might have been harmed by her!
Grandfather, you clearly said before that you wouldn't let them bother my mother anymore, why can't you just watch over them?"
Xia Zhou hesitated for a long time but couldn't make any clear words. What should he say? Did he say that he was soft-hearted and let the person go?
This is definitely not a good idea. It might really annoy my son-in-law, and that would be terrible.
It just so happens that the family business has not been doing well recently. If we don’t have the help of the county magistrate, there will be no hope for the family.
Therefore, he could only curse Aunt Cheng with a dark face, "Asshole! Wasn't the lesson I taught you enough?
I have repeatedly emphasized that you are not allowed to disturb Yan'er. What are you doing?
It seems you still haven't learned your lesson. Come, take Aunt Cheng back and put her in solitary confinement. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my order."
After saying that, he secretly glanced at Wu Bokai's expression, and seeing that he still had a cold face, he knew that he was dissatisfied.
"In addition, another thirty lashes of the cane will serve as a warning to others!"
Aunt Cheng didn't expect this result. No matter how she made trouble before, the master would never be too harsh on her. How could this be possible?
She wanted to beg for mercy, but with a cloth stuffed in her mouth, she couldn't speak at all and could only cry.
Xia Zhou felt distressed when he saw this and quickly turned his head away.
However, Xiao Lingling seemed to have discovered something. She looked at Xia Zhou intently for a few seconds, then turned back to look at Aunt Cheng.
She took a few steps forward and said, "Grandfather, right? I see you don't seem to be feeling well. I happen to know a little bit about medicine, so why don't I help you?"
When Aunt Cheng heard her words, her crying stopped and her eyes were filled with panic. She struggled to move forward, but was held down by the people brought by Wu Bokai.
Xiao Lingling knew what was going on as soon as she saw her reaction.
Xia Zhou didn't quite believe that such a young child had any medical skills, but Xiao Lingling calmly told him about some of his recent symptoms.
The descriptions of dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and haunted dreams were so accurate that Xia Zhou had to believe them.
Coupled with Wu Bokai's testimony, he had no choice but to stretch out his arm to cooperate.
Xiao Lingling knew what was going on after just a few breaths.
She did not rush to draw a conclusion, but walked quickly to Aunt Cheng and grabbed her wrist regardless of her struggle.
After a moment, Xiao Lingling sneered, "You are quite cruel. No wonder you are haunted by the consequences of your karma. You deserve the retribution you have now."
Xiao Lingling's words surprised everyone in the room.
Xia Zhou was so nervous that his heart was trembling. He spoke with a hint of disbelief, "What on earth is going on?"
Little Bell turned around and looked at him with a bit of sympathy in her eyes, "Grandfather, you were drugged, and you didn't realize it at all?
Moreover, there is more than one medicine, and it is not only available now. Sister, how many children does grandpa have, and who are they from?
Hearing her ask this, Aunt Cheng immediately understood that she really knew something, and she instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Wu Tongtong didn't know what Xiao Lingdang meant, so she said directly, "Three. Except for my mother, the remaining one boy and one girl were born to this concubine Cheng."
Xiao Lingling nodded and turned to look at Xia Zhou. "Grandfather, has he been childless since the birth of this youngest son?"
Xia Zhou was no fool. He knew what was meant the moment these words came out and quickly shook his head. "Impossible! I've consulted a doctor, and he can't see anything wrong."
Little Bell chuckled softly, "Did you find the doctor, or did this aunt find one?"
Xia Zhou opened his mouth for a moment, not knowing how to answer, because he already had the answer in his mind.
Xiao Lingling sighed, she really didn't know why these people were so stupid.
"You were drugged a few years ago and you will never be able to have children again. If you had taken care of yourself earlier, it would still be possible, but you have already missed it for too long.
In addition, you were recently given a drug that disrupts your mind and depletes your body. My godmother was once poisoned by this drug, and it was a bit more severe than yours, so you should know who got it.
As for why you drugged me, I think you know better than us."
Wu Bokai looked at his father-in-law with a complicated look. When he was from a poor family and had a hard time studying, his father-in-law took out money without hesitation to support him in the imperial examinations. He was actually grateful in his heart.
But over the years, he had witnessed with his own eyes how his father-in-law favored his concubine and neglected his wife, a ridiculous act, and all he felt was helplessness.
Now, that little bit of gratitude has been exhausted. Seeing his father-in-law suffer the consequences of his own actions, he really doesn't know what to say.
But, after all, they are father-in-law and son-in-law, and he doesn't want to add insult to injury.
"Father-in-law, I don't want to interfere in these matters, but they keep hurting my wife, and I can't just ignore it.
Today, I will personally have Aunt Cheng be caned fifty times. After that, it is up to you to decide whether to keep her or love her.
Just one thing, don't let them set foot in my house again, otherwise, don't blame me for not caring about the last bit of friendship."
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