Framed by treacherous officials and colluded with other officials, the Zeng family fell into ruin. When disaster strikes, everyone flees for their lives. The illegitimate son and daughter of the original owner's biological father abandoned their father with the remaining gold and silver treasures and ran away.
Zeng's father sold off his property, barely managing to pay off the fabricated debts. With all his wealth gone and his family business ruined, all that remained for Zeng's father was a man who devoted himself to serving him.
Suffering misfortune in his later years, feeling ashamed of his ancestors, Zeng's father's health deteriorated day by day. If it weren't for Xiao Li's timely arrival, offering money and finding a doctor and good medicine, Zeng's father would probably have been nothing but a cold, stiff corpse in a few days.
How could this be?
Ji Xiaoxiao was astonished, or rather, the original owner of the body was astonished.
Although the original owner's father left her most of the family business, the remaining wealth was more than enough for him to spend even if he indulged in drinking, gambling, and prostitution for ten lifetimes. With no worries about food or clothing, and a secure old age, her father should have been enjoying his retirement with his grandchildren, but…
“Madam, Madam.” With tears in her eyes, Zhang Mama grasped Ji Xiaoxiao’s hand and patted the back of her hand repeatedly. “Madam, the master is a lucky man, so please don’t worry.”
Ji Xiaoxiao wasn't worried, but the lingering feelings of the original owner made her unable to control herself.
After silently shedding tears for a long time, Ji Xiaoxiao finally calmed down.
Wiping away her tears, Ji Xiaoxiao asked firmly, "Xiao Li, have you found out who it was? Which audacious and despicable person dared to mess with my Zeng family?"
Xiao Li lowered his head even further, saying, "He is the local county magistrate."
The local magistrate?
Ji Xiaoxiao had a vague impression of him, but she just couldn't remember who he was.
"Madam, he is the Marquis's distant cousin, personally recommended by the Marquis," Zhang Mama reminded her.
It was him all along, Ji Xiaoxiao realized as if she had just woken from a dream.
The distant cousin targeted his cousin's wife's family, and the mastermind behind it all is obvious.
"Jian Guangyang".
At this moment, Ji Xiaoxiao wanted Jian Guangyang to be torn to pieces.
No, it's not the right time yet.
Ji Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, making a constant, grating grinding sound.
Jian Guangyang is now a high-ranking official of the court, holding the highest rank and enjoying the emperor's favor. Ji Xiaoxiao can occasionally discipline him in private, but if someone is really killed, Ji Xiaoxiao will not escape death.
"Granny Zhang, go to the storeroom and get some money, the more the better."
After Ji Xiaoxiao finished giving her instructions, Zhang Mama immediately left.
"Xiao Li, when Zhang Mama takes the money, you take the money and rush back immediately to settle my father. No matter how much it costs, you must cure him."
"Yes, madam."
Granny Zhang returned, carrying a large stack of silver notes. Following Ji Xiaoxiao's orders, she handed all the notes to Xiao Li. Xiao Li rose, bowed, and went to carry out the task.
“Madam,” Zhang Mama said worriedly, “the Marquis’s treatment of the Zeng family may indicate that he intends to kill you and the Zeng family. Madam, we must be on guard.”
Ji Xiaoxiao snorted, "The best offense is defense. Defense? There's nothing to defend against. Since I was able to help Jian Guangyang rise to a position second only to the emperor, I can naturally bring him down. He was unrighteous first, so it's only right that I'm unrighteous in return."
Zhang Mama swallowed hard, a bead of cold sweat trickling into her eye, causing unbearable pain. She dared not move. The room was as still as water; being there made it difficult to breathe. Zhang Mama could feel the chilling, malevolent aura emanating from her, like knives whistling past her ears.
"Granny Zhang."
"Madam, what are your orders?"
"How many days until Her Majesty the Empress's birthday?"
“One month and eleven days,” Zhang Mama reported truthfully.
"Madam, what do you want to do?" Granny Zhang couldn't figure out Ji Xiaoxiao's plans. She thought about it for a long time but couldn't come up with a solution, so she asked hesitantly.
Ji Xiaoxiao's face was gloomy, but the corners of her mouth were turned up high.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was the Empress's birthday.
The Emperor and Empress were childhood sweethearts, sharing a deep bond since childhood, and the Emperor showered her with favor. Therefore, the entire nation celebrated the Empress's birthday.
"All done?" Jian Guangyang asked gently, a smile playing on his handsome face.
Hu Yanyan opened her arms, and the servants busily straightened her clothes and collar.
"That's enough," Hu Yanyan said, and the servant wisely left.
Jian Guangyang looked Hu Yanyan up and down in her finery and praised her beauty as the epitome of beauty.
"My lord, please don't be joking."
The two chatted and laughed as they arrived at the entrance of the Marquis's residence.
A group of people were pulling and arguing by the door.
Jian Guangyang looked up and saw her children among the unruly people.
"Jian Piaoyi, Jian Gongxin!" Jian Guangyang shouted loudly.
Jian Piaoyi and Jian Gongxin stiffened their necks and turned around to look. "Father, Aunt Hu."
"How can you two be making such a racket in public?" Jian Guangyang strode down the steps, his tall figure blocking Jian Piaoyi and Jian Gongxin's path as the sun slanted in the sunlight.
Jian Gongxin had always been afraid of Jian Guangyang, so he wisely kept his mouth shut.
In contrast, Jian Piaoyi truly doesn't know the meaning of "death." She says, "Father, it's not my and my brother's fault. Someone is deliberately trying to disgust us."
---Aside---
Thank you Xiaoran Yujing for the pink votes and flowers! Thank you Hua Qiangu o Leihan for the pink votes!
Thank you Xiaoran Yujing for the pink votes and flowers! Thank you Hua Qiangu o Leihan for the pink votes!
Thank you Xiaoran Yujing for the pink votes and flowers! Thank you Hua Qiangu o Leihan for the pink votes!
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