As night fell, the Zhao family had been searching for Jiang Bai for almost a day, but they had not seen her.
Zhao Yi's face darkened, and he exuded a chilling aura, as if he could skin everyone present alive.
Zhao Lao Er and Zhao Lao San could only console themselves that they were Zhao Yi's younger brothers, and that he wouldn't really go crazy and kill them.
Only the second son's wife kept sweating nervously, hiding behind Zhao Lao Er and not daring to show her face.
The third son's wife was extremely anxious. Jiang Bai couldn't be allowed to get into trouble, or they would all be in big trouble.
She glanced at the cowering second son's wife, then suddenly reached out and pulled her out from behind Zhao Lao Er: "Second son's wife, you were the last to see your sister-in-law. Why didn't she come back when you did? You must know something. Tell me quickly what was unusual at the time!"
The second son's wife was startled by her words. Her first reaction was to quickly glance at Zhao Yi, and then her legs went weak from fear at his cold, piercing gaze.
"I...I...I don't know! She scolded me and I stormed off, how could I possibly know what happened at that old house..."
She lowered her head and answered, not daring to look at Zhao Yi again.
Zhao Yi's eyes darkened as he looked at her expression. She must know something.
"If you don't tell me, I will ask the officials to investigate, and the truth will eventually come out."
The second son's wife trembled and whispered, "Strange things have been happening in the village lately. Everyone says that the bandits from last time are still hiding near the village. Maybe my sister-in-law was kidnapped by them."
Zhao Yi felt a lump in his throat. Could it really be revenge?
Just then, a white object flew in from outside the Zhao family's wall and landed at the feet of the people in the courtyard. Zhao Lao Er was closest to the object, so he bent down and picked it up. It was a piece of white paper with a beautiful earring wrapped inside.
Those earrings were the same ones Jiang Bai was wearing today, so it seems she really has been kidnapped!
It looks like the note was thrown in by the robbers; there were a few words written on the white paper.
"If you want to save people, bring three thousand taels of silver!"
Everyone present was shocked. The others were shocked that Jiang Bai had really been kidnapped by robbers, while the second son's wife was shocked that Wang Mazi would make such a big demand!
Three thousand taels of silver is no small sum. Would Zhao Yi be willing to take it out?
What if Zhao Yi hardens his heart and decides not to save Jiang Bai, but instead uses the money he saved to marry someone else? Wouldn't all her efforts have been in vain?
How could she watch the money she had just earned slip away? So she immediately cried out, "Brother, you must save my sister-in-law! Those robbers are ruthless and cruel. My sister-in-law will suffer so much in their hands! My poor sister-in-law, you've really been wronged!"
The Zhao family was immediately annoyed by her shrill cries, and their faces turned ashen, more grim than ghosts.
"I'll go and gather the money first, just in case of any unforeseen circumstances. The rest of you can continue the search. They're just waiting to collect their money, so they can't have gone far. The county town is heavily guarded, so they can't get in. They must still be hiding near the village. Send more people to search!"
After giving his instructions, Zhao Yi turned and hurriedly walked out of the village.
If there is no other way at that time, in order to ensure Jiang Bai's safety, we will have to pay the money.
The entire village was in an uproar over Jiang Bai's disappearance, with everyone in chaos.
As darkness fell completely, every household lit candles and lamps, and some people carried lanterns and ran around the fields, searching for traces of the bandits.
The quietest place at this moment was Wang Mazi's small hut. His hut was pitch black, and passersby either thought he wasn't there or that he had already gone to bed early.
Right beneath his kitchen was a cellar, usually used for storage, but now it held Jiang Bai imprisoned.
Jiang Bai had already woken up. Wang Mazi had tied her hands and feet with straw rope and gagged her with a wad of cloth, so she couldn't move for a while.
"Stay still and don't move!"
Fearing an accident, Wang Mazi harshly reprimanded her.
Jiang Bai nodded, indicating that he would cooperate, and then quietly lowered his eyes.
Wang Mazi has actually started an affair with his second son's wife. Why did he arrest her? Is it because Boss Zhao ran away with Wang Yingying?
Does he think that Boss Zhao ran away because she forced him to?
That was truly a miscarriage of justice for her. This unexpected disaster left her neither able to cry nor laugh.
Only a dim candle burned in the cellar, its flame flickering quietly with Wang Mazi's breathing, creating an extremely tranquil atmosphere.
While cautiously observing Jiang Bai, he also estimated the progress on the Zhao family's side.
Zhao Yi should have gathered enough money by now, and the Zhao family should have received the second note he sent in, which stated the time and address for payment.
He'll definitely go get the money himself, and then he'll run away as soon as he gets it.
As for Jiang Bai... he definitely can't be kept alive!
He held the candle and moved a few steps closer to Jiang Bai. The warm yellow candlelight illuminated her delicate and beautiful face, giving her a dreamy and ethereal beauty.
Wang Mazi was stunned by the beautiful scenery. What a beauty she was! It would be a pity if she died like this.
As soon as he thought about it, his hands started to itch. Since he was going to die anyway, he might as well have some fun before he died!
"My beauty, just consider it doing me a favor and give me some pleasure. When we get to the underworld, even the King of Hell will remember you for it, hehehe."
Jiang Bai had never seen such a shameless person before, and immediately looked up at him calmly.
Wang Mazi felt a chill run down his spine from her gaze, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
"You'd better just give in!" He gritted his teeth, took off his coat and put it on Jiang Bai's head, covering his chilling gaze.
After doing this, he immediately felt much less pressure, so he became even more audacious and started to undress Jiang Bai.
He was so excited that his whole body was trembling, his eyes were wide open, and his malicious hands quickly approached Jiang Bai's belt.
He was excited that he was about to touch the soft, beautiful body in front of him, but unexpectedly, a cool sensation pressed against his waist, accompanied by a slight pain.
He looked down and saw a small dagger, a small section of the tip already embedded in the ground. It wouldn't be fatal, but it would hurt a lot.
The man holding the dagger was Jiang Bai.
She had somehow freed herself from the restraints on her hands, and was now slowly pulling off the man's clothes covering her head, revealing a pair of beautiful, clear eyes.
Looking at Wang Mazi's astonished expression, her beautiful eyes suddenly curved into a smile: "What? You like this surprise? If you do, don't forget to ask the King of Hell to remember it when you get to the underworld. After all, making you happy is a great achievement."
Wang Mazi's clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and soon a strong smell of urine wafted through the air. He had actually wet himself from fright!
Jiang Bai stood up with a cold smile, intending to capture and tie him up, when a noise came from the entrance of the cellar.
Someone came looking for us.
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