Night fell as dark as ink, quickly enveloping the entire Ren residence. The once bustling and noisy mansion gradually returned to tranquility under the cover of darkness.
In the midst of this tranquility, a sharp cry of alarm suddenly pierced the silence of the night. The sound came from the backyard of the Ren residence, breaking the stillness of the night.
"The frogs are coming, ah..." It was Lin's voice, filled with fear and panic. Her cries echoed in the night sky, sending chills down one's spine.
From the night of her wedding night until today, Lin Jinghui has been constantly screaming in terror.
Upon hearing Lin's exclamation, the people in the Ren household would immediately rush out of their rooms and look towards the backyard, eager to see how many more frogs had jumped out.
As time went on, no matter how much Lin called out "The frog is coming," she could no longer attract much attention, and people continued to let her run wild in the mansion.
Lin's exclamation quickly subsided, and the Ren residence returned to calm, leaving only the tranquility of the night.
Ren Chuanhe was summoned by his father, Ren Guiwang, and came to the study in the outer courtyard. As soon as he stepped into the study, he heard Lin Shi outside exclaim, "The frog is here!"
Ren Chuanhe frowned, shook his head helplessly, and sighed, "She's been like this all day, and I don't know if she'll get better. It's really worrying."
The only thing that brought Ren Chuanhe some comfort was that he had successfully taken all of Lin Jinghui's maids under his control that day. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Father, what brings you here?" Ren Chuanhe bowed and asked. Only an oil lamp was lit in the study, and in the dim light, he didn't see that his father's face was still red and swollen.
Ren Guiwang bluntly told his eldest son, "Ahe, in a few days, go to the Lin family and marry Lin Daoyan's daughter."
Upon hearing this, Ren Chuanhe reached out and touched his emerald green hair, asking with a suspicious look, "Father, didn't I already arrange a marriage with the daughter of the second branch of the Lin family? Why am I now being asked to marry the daughter of the eldest branch of the Lin family? After the marriage exchange, she was my second brother's fiancée. Is it appropriate for me to marry her again?"
Ren Guiwang looked at his son expressionlessly and said in a stiff tone, "Just switch the marriage back." He didn't seem to want to explain further to Ren Chuanhe, but simply gave the order in an unquestionable tone.
Ren Chuanhe was stunned when he heard his father's words. He stood there blankly, his mind racing.
He thought that since he had already "enjoyed" Lin Jinghui, wouldn't it be a great bargain to throw her to his half-brother?
He also pondered: "If Lin Jinghui's madness cannot be cured, it would be best to let my half-brother take over this hot potato. If her madness is cured, I can still maintain an affair with her for a long time. After all, she is so proactive and generous, and it is very passionate to be intimate with her."
Then, his thoughts drifted to Lin Yajun.
Ren Chuanhe thought of Lin Yajun's beautiful appearance, which aroused his lust. However, when he thought of her wicked personality, especially the fact that she dared to splash green paint on his head in front of everyone yesterday, he was filled with resentment towards her.
He decided, "After I marry her, I will make her kneel down in public, and I will whip her severely to vent my anger."
The thought of being able to whip Lin Yajun, that wicked woman, anytime and anywhere to vent his anger made Ren Chuanhe's lips curl into a cold smile.
He felt that this arrangement was perfect, as it would allow him to get rid of Lin Jinghui, this "fallen woman" and half-madwoman, and also allow him to marry Lin Yajun and be severely punished by her.
So he answered without hesitation, "Okay, son will follow father's arrangement. We'll arrange another marriage in a few days!" His voice revealed a mix of ease, cheerfulness, and calculation.
Suddenly, a terrified cry rang out from not far from the study: "Something terrible has happened! Someone has fallen into the lake!"
Then the sound of hurried footsteps rushed from all directions of the mansion to the lakeside. Servants passed by the door of the study and ran towards the lakeside behind it.
Soon after, shouts rang out throughout the mansion: "There's a dead body in the lake!"
"Someone fell into the lake and died."
"Quickly turn on the light and see who it is."
...
Ren Guiwang and Ren Dachuan sat frozen in place, as if under a spell, their bodies stiff and completely unable to move.
Their eyes were wide open, and their faces showed a look of terror.
There is a small lake in the front yard not far from the study. The water is very shallow. If you stand in the lake, the water is only up to your waist. There are fish and turtles in the lake. Not only would a person not drown, but even a mouse would not drown.
When the Ren family built this general's mansion, they hired a feng shui master at a high price. The master suggested that a lake be dug in front of the main courtyard and behind the study, and that a group of live fish be raised in it to bring wealth to the mansion, and a few turtles be raised to extend the general's lifespan.
Ren Guiwang was flustered and tried his best to listen carefully to the sudden shout.
The voices echoed in his ears, each word like a hammer blow to his heart, making it beat faster and faster, as if it were about to leap out of his throat.
"What on earth is going on?" Ren Guiwang muttered to himself. "Since the marriage exchange began, why have accidents been happening one after another in my family?" His heart was filled with doubt and unease, and various thoughts flashed through his mind.
"Could it be that Lin Daoyan came here to do this?"
"Could it be that my master sent someone to punish me?"
Who is this dead person?
As if snapping out of his daze, Ren Guiwang suddenly stood up from his chair and shouted to his eldest son, "Let's go see who's dead!" His voice trembled slightly, and his anxiety was obvious.
"Quick, quick, go see who it is!" Ren Dachuan also seemed to wake up from a dream, and hurriedly followed his father, running towards the small lake behind like an arrow.
Upon hearing that there was a dead body in the small lake within the general's mansion, the servants were terrified and hurriedly rushed to the lakeside with lanterns and torches to check the situation.
In an instant, the lakeside was bustling with people and brightly lit, illuminating the originally dark lake surface as if it were daytime, making it clearly visible.
When everyone in the manor arrived at the lakeside and looked around, the sight before them left them speechless with astonishment.
All that could be seen was Madam Lin Jinghui staring wide-eyed at the sky, completely naked and lifeless, floating on the lake.
Her body swayed slightly in the water, as if she was still struggling, but her eyes, which had been staring blankly for so long, clearly showed no signs of life.
What's even more chilling is that frogs kept hopping over the First Lady's body. They seemed utterly unafraid of the corpse, even hopping around on it with obvious affection, sending a shiver down your spine.
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