Ninefold Purple

The Second Madam sat down on the big kang next to her with a sullen face, and the agarwood rosary in her hand crackled loudly.

Seeing Dou Zhao and Mrs. Ji coming in, her face darkened again, she let Jin Wu beside her let them sit down, she leaned forward and asked Dou Zhao: "What's going on?"

Mrs. Ji turned blue with anger when she heard this, and before the second wife could speak, she couldn't help but said: "I heard that the third uncle sent someone back to report, and thought that Pang Kunbai was a bastard, so he came up with such a method. Performing the drama of "hero saving the beauty", this is clearly..." She couldn't say the word "seduce" in front of Dou Zhao, and said, "It's clearly bullying Shou Gu who is young and ignorant. Don't let the Pang family succeed?" At this point, she realized that the second wife hadn't spoken yet, and hurriedly said, "Mother, this matter can't be left like this! This is too bullying!"

That Pang Kunbai clearly had the good idea of ​​killing two birds with one stone.

Rescue Shougu from the robbers, and let Shougu stay in the farm for one night under the pretext of getting too late, and then propose to the Dou family on the pretext of Shougu's name.Even if Shou Gu doesn't like Pang's family anymore, and she doesn't want to marry into Pang's family anymore, with the grace of saving her life and the excuse of living in the same room, Shou Gu has no choice but to marry.After a long time and having a child, no matter how carelessly Pang Kunbai serves her, Shou Gu will naturally live with her wholeheartedly. Even if the Dou family and Zhao family stop her, Shou Gu will probably treat her in front of her husband and children. If the property is handed over to Pang Kunbai, the Pang family can justifiably occupy Shougu's property. [

The second wife's face was dark, but she said: "Why didn't you tell the family first and report to the official?"

Of course, I am afraid that you and the Wang family will deal in private!

Dou Zhao told the second wife what he had said to Ji Yong again, and finally said: "Because of the murder case, cousin Ji, brother [-] and brother Wu decided to report to the authorities."

"You mean. This matter has something to do with Jianming?" Ji's eyes widened.

Anyway, Ji Yong's background is deep, the Dou family dare not offend at will, so why not help Dou Dechang and Wu Shan as a shield!

Dou Zhao nodded.

Ji's face showed embarrassment.

The second wife was a little surprised, but it was as Dou Zhao expected.I didn't ask any more questions.

Now Dou Zhao is pretending to be a little girl, showing a startled and terrified look, and said, "Mrs. Tai, if I hadn't had Su Xin and Su Lan by my side, or taken them out, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to come back. You begged Mrs. Tai for one thing, please agree to me no matter what?" He said, wiping his tears with a handkerchief.

If it was someone else who offended the Dou family like this, Mrs. Er Tai would have ordered her to go down to find a justification and throw them into the yamen and beat them to death with sticks.But when it came to Wang Xingyi, she felt that it would be a waste to simply dispose of Pang Kunbai like that - when Wang Yingxue straightened her up.One of the conditions is that the Wang family must not intervene in Shougu's marriage.Pang Kunbai is an in-law of the Wang family, even if the Wang family wants to deny it.

She couldn't help muttering: "Say it!"

"I beg Mrs. Tai to help me find out who leaked my whereabouts?" Dou Zhao told Mrs. Er Tai his doubts.

The Second Wife immediately agreed: "Even if you don't mention it, I will investigate. If you find out about something that seeks glory from the Lord, if you find out about it, you will be beaten, no matter who it is." She said angrily.

"I also want to invite a few more guards." Dou Zhao said. "I'm scared. You don't even know how powerful Pang Kunbai's entourage is. Otherwise, why didn't I recognize him? Besides, since the Pang family has such thoughts, it's hard to guarantee that other people don't have such thoughts. I don’t want to encounter such a thing again. Even if it’s a deterrent, I would like to invite some expert guards.”

The second lady thought of the Wu family.

"Okay!" She said without hesitation, "You can discuss this matter with your third uncle and third cousin when the time comes."

Dou Zhao stood up and thanked Mrs. Ertai.

In this way, she can openly recruit troops.

Grandma Liu came in and reported, "There is a letter from the third master."

It seems that the third uncle always reports what happened in the farm to the second wife.It's no wonder that Mrs. Er Tai soon found out what had happened.

"Let him come in and talk." The second wife said.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy who looked very clever ran in and saluted the second lady, and said: "Madam, the doctor said that Mr. Pang is seriously injured, and I'm afraid he has to be sent to Zhending Prefecture for treatment." The third master asked me to ask you. Do you want to notify the Pang family?"

"Notify them." The second lady said decisively, "Let them bring it with drums and gongs, so that everyone in Zhending Prefecture will know what kind of evil their son is!"

The boy ran to report to Dou Shibang.

The second lady wanted to tell her son about this as soon as possible, so she sent Dou Zhao to rest: "...it's too late, so let's rest in your sixth aunt's room? You don't have to worry about things over there, your third uncle will naturally It'll be taken care of."

Dou Zhao didn't think it was time to go back and scare his grandmother, so he went to Ji's place.

Before going to bed, Ji took Dou Zhao's hand and carefully asked every word and every sentence Ji Yong said, looking a little nervous.

Dou Zhao was puzzled, but still answered Ji's words impartially.

After hearing this, Mrs. Ji's expression became relaxed, and she ordered the servant girl to help Dou Zhao wash up, and lit a burner of benzoin in the inner room of the West Wing where Dou Zhao usually rests, so that Dou Zhao can rest well, and we can talk tomorrow if we have anything to say.

Either the incense burner had an effect, or because he was too nervous before, Dou Zhao quickly fell asleep.

Waking up the next morning, Ji Yong, Dou Dechang, and Wu Shan had already returned and were about to have breakfast.

Dou Dechang and Wu Shan had dark circles under their eyes, and they could tell they hadn't slept last night, but Ji Yong was radiant and radiant, as if he just got out of bed.

Why is he in such a good spirit.

Dou Zhao muttered in his heart.

Mrs. Ji told her what happened afterwards: "...the Pang family never admitted that Pang Kunbai robbed you, but said that you bullied others and severely injured Pang Kunbai. Now Pang Yinlou escorted Pang Kunbai to Zhending Prefecture to seek medical treatment. , Pang Jinlou went to the capital, and Pang Xilou hired Hu Juren as a litigator to file a lawsuit against our family." Having said this, Mrs. Ji smiled coldly.Comforting Dou Zhao said, "Xing Lao Ba still has one of his subordinates alive, and if such a subordinate is willing to testify against the Pang family, then I will see what the Pang family has to say."

Dou Zhao nodded.

Go to court.That would have to wait for Dou Shishu and Wang Xingyi to clarify.

She asked, "Can you find out who leaked my whereabouts?"

"There is no news yet." Ji said worriedly, "Grandma Liu took someone to the West Mansion overnight under the pretext of missing something at home. No matter what, you have to find this person. Otherwise, you will be in a terrible situation!"

Ji Yong suddenly said: "Do you want me to check for you?"

Before Dou Zhao could speak, Mrs. Ji said hastily: "Jianming, you are a guest!"

Ji Yong didn't take it seriously, and said: "Since I have encountered it, how can I ignore it?"

Ji frowned tightly.

Dou Zhao hurriedly smoothed things over: "Thank you, Cousin Ji. Since Mammy Liu has passed, let Mammy Liu check it out! If Mammy Liu doesn't find anything all day today, Cousin Ji It's not too late to make a move!"

Ji Yong nodded.He lowered his head and ate his breakfast gracefully.

Ji seems to be surprised by Ji Yong's kindness, and looks at Dou Zhao strangely.

But Dou Zhao thought about Chen Qushui.

One day and one night, I don't know if he can check something?

She didn't want Ji Yong to interfere in this matter.

After lunch, Dou Zhao went back to the West Mansion.

Grandmother didn't know about it yet, but she was a little displeased with Madam Liu's coming to check on the servants at home: "After all, it's about Xidou. Even if we want to investigate, we have to wait until you come back to investigate."

"It's because I'm afraid that the traces will be lost over time." Dou Zhao comforted his grandmother for a while, and when he went out, he saw Chen Qushui standing at the door.

He smiled confidently at Dou Zhao.

Knowing that he had something to gain, Dou Zhao felt at ease.

The two walked and talked.

"...The person who reported the letter was Liu Wan, but he is already dead. I found out that Du'an was resting at an inn called Ping'an in Lingshou County yesterday, and I have already asked Liu Xiaofeng to invite him... Grandma Liu wants one by one. Check, the progress is very slow, I am afraid there will be no results today."

Going to Kyoto without going through Lingshou.

"Then let's help Nanny Liu point out the lost scriptures?" Dou Zhao said with a smile, "It's better for the second wife to come forward in this matter."

"Okay!" Chen Qushui also agreed.Said: "I think Miss should hire a few more skilled people as guards, just because I'm afraid that someone will think of you again."

"Mr. and I want to go together." Dou Zhao smiled, and told Chen Qushui that she could receive 1 taels of silver every year from now on, "Why don't you invite Chen Xiaofeng and the others?" She said a few things she noticed at the time people.

Mr. Chen said with a smile, "Miss Si has such a good eye, I'll do this right away!"

soon.Grandma Liu found 50 taels of snowflake silver from Liu Wan's house.

The second wife was very dissatisfied: "Continue to investigate, we must find out the person who bribed Liu Wan."

In the evening, Chen Xiaofeng brought Du An back.

Du An saw that Dou Zhao was trembling all over, but his mouth was tightly closed, as if if I don't say anything, you will do nothing to me.

Dou Zhao said with a smile: "Let's find a way and leave it to Mrs. Ertai!"

Duan was stunned, and said, "You, you won't interrogate me?"

"I'll interrogate you, will you say it?" Dou Zhao said contemptuously, "What's more, it doesn't matter if you say it or not? As long as the second lady believes that you are related to this matter, Wang Yingxue is related to this matter. You just Don't talk about it."

Duane was dumbfounded.

Dou Zhao handed Du An and the selection of guards to Mr. Chen, thinking that he could relax, but who knew that Uncle Wu had written a letter.

Just then, Uncle Fifth came with a letter.

He said in the letter that he was very much in favor of the happy event of Wu Dou's family, and asked Mrs. Wu not to worry about it. The Wu family has a clean family style and is a serious scholar. Dou Zhao will not suffer after marrying.

There was no mention of Dou Zhao being kidnapped.

Apparently, two letters were missed along the way.

The second lady couldn't figure it out for a while, so she went to Ji's land to complain: "...Shougu could marry better, why did she marry into Wu's family?"

The Ji family said with a smile: "The fourth young master of the Wu family was brought up by our own eyes. He is honest and simple, and he is more praised than marrying a stranger."

The second wife sighed.

Someone asked in confusion, "Dou Zhao want to be engaged to the fourth young master of the Pang family?"

When Ji and the second wife turned their heads, they saw Ji Yong standing at the door with a face full of surprise.

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Sisters and brothers, the typo will be corrected tomorrow.

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