Lady Zhao

Chapter 22

Ding Xiang tossed and turned all night, before dawn the next day, she got dressed and opened the door, seeing no one around, she hurried to Shao Nian Yuan.

Zhao Zhong followed Zhao Wenwan's instructions and kept an eye on Ding Xiang's movements. After confirming that she had entered Shaonian Garden, he turned around and went straight to Zhao Wenwan's place.Hearing Zhao Zhong's letter, he was almost sure that Mrs. Ye was the mastermind who harmed his eldest brother, which was also reasonable. With such an excellent eldest son as Zhao Yuanli, Zhao Yuanjin, who was not up to date, had no chance of inheriting the title.

What's more, if Zhao Yuanli died, if the old lady noticed something and made a thorough investigation, it would easily cause trouble. It would be better for Zhao Yuanli to suffer like this. Not afraid to let Mrs. Ye know that she threatened Ding Xiang, but also to ring the alarm bell over there.It would be good if the other side knew about it and messed up their hands and feet, so she could take advantage of this opportunity to find some evidence, otherwise, the status of Ye's family could not be shaken with the confession of Ding Xiang alone and Dr. Yuan.

On the side of Shaonian Garden, Zhao's mother was told by the little maid that it was Ding Xiang, the maid from the eldest master's side. She dragged her exhausted body and walked out with a look of impatience, thinking that this person was probably here to beg for money again. , so as soon as we met, he pulled him to the hiding place, and his face darkened, "You came here so diligently in Shaonianyuan, didn't you make others suspect something? Why are you getting more and more courageous? Didn't you come here a few days ago? Take the medicine and silver together, if there is nothing else, just leave quickly."

Ding Xiang grabbed Mother Zhao by the corner of her clothes, raised her face, and begged crying, "Mom, I'm not here to ask for money, please... tell your wife, don't let me do anything to harm the young master! "

Upon hearing this, Mother Zhao looked around vigilantly, and when she saw no one turned her head and scolded angrily, "Don't talk nonsense, what harmed the young master, Madam has no intention of harming the young master."

Ding Xiang still twitched in response, also flustered, "It's the servant who speaks without choice."

It wasn't the first time that Zhao's mother heard Ding Xiang crying and saying that she didn't want to do such a thing, so she didn't take it seriously. Ding Xiang was no better than King Die. Give some more money, and let Zhao Sheng go to work contentedly after blowing the pillow.But Ding Xiang has feelings. If she hadn't got a handle in her hand, the people in the young master's garden would really be unable to insert the 'needle'.

The people in Qingfengju were all chosen by Madam Yang herself, which is what the old lady meant. Although she entrusted Mrs. Ye with Zhao Yuanli's affairs, she still took precautions and did not allow Mrs. Ye to intervene in the arrangement of the staff in the garden.Originally, there were very few people in Qingfengju, so it was hard to find someone in the courtyard who could do things for his wife, and Mother Zhao didn't dare to be too exciting to send Lilac away.

In the past, she was always perfunctory, but now she seemed to be begging, so she said patiently: "When you were stealing things, I thought you were very clever, so I pleaded with Madam and hid your stealing. It is a big taboo for servants in the mansion to steal. If there was no wife to take care of it for you, you would have been sent to the government a long time ago. Later, I found out that you needed money because your father was seriously ill. Madam is kind and gentle. Ask me to send you the medicine money at home every month. If there is something urgent in your family on weekdays, come to me to ask for money, and I will not take care of you first."

Zhao's mother was sharp-tongued, and she whitewashed the threat of Ding Xiang as kindness.

Deep remorse flashed across the latter's face. If he hadn't stolen money for his seriously ill father at that time, he wouldn't have faced such a thing now. My brother is also a gambler, and all the money she earned was taken away. The gambling debt has been paid off, and the family can't get rid of the pot, and there are two younger siblings.These five people had to eat, and they had to see a doctor to buy medicines, so she was forced to think of stealing things from the house... I failed Mama Yang's respect and the old lady's support.

Afterwards, debt collectors often came to the house to make troubles, and there was no peace. My father, who was already seriously ill, vomited blood after being beaten by those villains. Mother Zhao gave it a few days to think about it, and didn't say what to do. He immediately complied with her request, but later he found out that there was no turning back.

Thinking about it now, it might as well have been deported to the government at that time, and now that the eldest lady finds out, she is even more disturbed to death.

"Mom, I really can't do that kind of thing anymore. I will pay back every penny I took. For the reason that I have worked for my wife for so long, please let me go."

Zhao's mother saw that she was unusual today, and when she raised her face just now, she saw her panicked eyes, frightened and frightened, she couldn't help guessing: "Did someone discover something about you?"

Ding Xiang trembled, more like a frightened rabbit, "Yes... it was the eldest lady who found out that I put that thing in the medicine."

When Zhao's mother heard it, her face became even darker, she slapped her face, and said angrily: "Why are you so careless, I have to remind you, this matter is very important, don't let people find out, even And let the eldest lady find out."

Ding Xiang covered her face, feeling the burning pain, and asked timidly, "Mom, what should I do?" She really had no idea now.

Zhao's mother didn't know what to do for a while, she pinched her waist and looked at the crying lilac, the more she looked at it, the more unlucky she was.

"What did the eldest lady tell you, why didn't you catch you, and let you have time to come here to find me?"

"I knocked the medicine to the ground, and Missy has no evidence, but..." Thinking back to Zhao Wenwan's ruthless appearance that day, those words still echoed in his ears, and he couldn't help but shudder.

Mother Zhao focused on this sentence, as long as the eldest lady has no evidence, everything is easy to say, so her attitude changed a little, and her words softened a little, "It's done, I don't need you to prescribe the medicine for now, go back and be honest I will report this to my wife, you are a smart person, you know what to do and what not to do before this. Mom, I can’t guarantee that this matter will be resolved, but I can assure you that everything will be fine. If it really doesn’t work, then It is also possible to find a name to send you out of the mansion."

After listening to Zhao's mother's persuasion, Ding Xiang felt relieved, "I'm sorry to trouble you, so Ding Xiang will go back and wait for news."

Ding Xiang was about to turn around when Zhao's mother hurriedly stopped and said, "Look at your restless appearance, if people see you, you will inevitably ask questions, which makes people suspicious. If someone really asks, you will say that you are serving the young master." Thoughtful, she was severely reprimanded by the eldest lady.

"Well, Lilac knows.

"Go."

As soon as Ding Xiang turned around, Zhao's mother's eyes rolled up, and she suddenly became fierce, exactly the same as when she was watching Jin Die being beaten.

It was the end of summer, and most of the delicate flowers in the vase had lost their moisture and were no longer bright. Except for morning and evening, Mrs. Ye had worked hard and was trimming the flower branches with scissors. Seeing that Mother Zhao came in a hurry, there must be something wrong , put down the scissors, took a cup of tea, and leaned on the soft couch.

After hearing Mother Zhao's report, the teacup in her hand shook suddenly, and a little fragrant tea splashed out, with a hint of worry on her face, "I really underestimated that girl, so she was hiding such a scheme."

Zhao's mother was also unambiguous, "Miss is different from usual, madam should be more careful in the future."

"No wonder she took the opportunity to intervene in Qingfengju's affairs this time." Ye Shi frowned, her whole face depressed.

Mother Zhao looked up and saw the worry on Ye's brows, and she said in relief, "Ma'am, don't worry too much, even if Zhao Wenwan knows that you put too much medicine, it's not your fault that the young master got sick when he was young. We don't know who it is, anyway, this debt cannot be attributed to Madam, besides, this old slave has already figured out a way to make this matter go away, the eldest lady can't find evidence."

Ye Shi met Zhao's mother's vicious eyes, and narrowed her eyes slightly, "Mom means..."

"The last time the Kingdee incident happened suddenly, we didn't have a way to deal with it, so we made up our minds. This time, we have enough time." Zhao's mother was holding her breath because of the previous failure in the work, and she also wanted to earn back in front of Mrs. Ye. Now the opportunity is just right , with plans.

Seeing Mama Zhao's confident appearance, Mrs. Ye realized it in her heart, cut off the tea cover leisurely, and recovered calmly when she spoke again, "Okay, I will do as you said. If you need money, you can get it from my private account." Upper branch."

"The old slave knows."

It was night, the candles in Qingfengju were all extinguished, it was pitch black, only the moonlight outside was gloomy, accompanied by the croaking of insects and the screaming of frogs, it was quite creepy.

In the middle of the night, Ding Xiang came out to relieve herself. As soon as she pulled up her trousers and came out, she saw a black shadow flash past. Ding Xiang felt something strange, but looked around and found nothing, only the shadows of the branches on the ground under the moonlight shaking slightly , I thought I had misunderstood, and let out a sigh of relief.

It's just that before the breath was finished, a leather bag suddenly wrapped around her neck from behind, tightly wound like a poisonous snake, Ding Xiang struggled to breathe, her face turned blue and white, her lips turned purple, she couldn't help it. There was a small whining cry for help, and the pupils expanded and enlarged little by little in the shrill hoarse pain, until they finally lost focus.

(End of this chapter)