Aunt Zhao was horrified, and when she saw the face of the corpse, her eyes widened——
This is Jiao Er!
The pinch marks on his neck were deep red, and the bones in his throat must have been broken.
There is no other cruel method like this in the general's house!
"The general asked me to deliver a message." A cold voice came from the roof.
Hearing this voice, Aunt Zhao's face turned pale instantly.
Many years ago, after repeatedly failing to seduce the old general, she set her sights on his eldest son Cheng Wei.
Cheng Wei's wife, Mingshi, is not beautiful, she can barely be regarded as Zhou Zheng, not to mention she only knows how to wield swords and guns. Not only is she tanned, her waist is as thick as a bucket, and she doesn't look like a woman at all.
Aunt Zhao has always looked down upon her.
Therefore, while Ming had not returned from the camp, Aunt Zhao entered the room first and lay on her side on the bed, wearing only a thin layer of gauze.
She thought that when Cheng Wei walked in and saw her graceful figure and all kinds of amorous feelings, it would be difficult for him to control himself.
In this way, everything will fall into place.
But she waited and waited, but Cheng Wei never came back.
Just as he was getting impatient, the door suddenly opened, and a tall man strode in, carrying a bamboo basket in each hand.
Before Aunt Zhao could react, he was already in front of the bed, pouring the contents of the bamboo basket onto her.
One basket contained toads, all sticky and slippery.
The other basket contains bugs, including praying mantises, spiders, and cockroaches.
Aunt Zhao was so frightened that her face turned pale and she screamed.
The man only said coldly: "Third Master said, if you do it again next time, it will be more than that simple."
From then on, Aunt Zhao knew that Cheng Yang was a madman!
There is nothing in this world that he cannot do!
As for this voice, it became Aunt Zhao's nightmare for many years.
She didn't know who he was. His face was covered, and she didn't know what he looked like.
She only knew that this man was Cheng Yang's right-hand man, and it was he who was doing those shameful things for Cheng Yang.
Hearing this voice again at this time, Aunt Zhao was swept away by extreme fear, and most of her body froze.
"Honestly hand over the power of taking over the house," the voice sounded like the King of Hell demanding life, "Stop pretending to be sick, or you will be the next to die."
After saying this, there was a faint crisp sound of footsteps on the corrugated roof.
That person must have left.
However, Aunt Zhao was still trembling violently. After a long time, she finally found some strength and leaned against the door frame with lingering fear.
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Yanshanju.
Qing Lingyi finished eating a whole big peach, and Wu Liang came in to announce that Aunt Zhao had arrived.
Her first reaction was: "Steward Wu, you walk much more steadily than before."
Wu Liang chuckled: "After eating the noodles you rewarded me, I feel that my legs and feet have become lighter, and I am not so lame when I walk."
"Good thing!"
Qing Lingyi then wondered, "By the way, what is Aunt Zhao doing here?"
Wu Liang replied: "She didn't say clearly."
Qing Lingyi thought for a while and asked Grandma Sun to carry Cheng Anle into the house first, and asked Wu Liang and Bi Wei to stay by her side. Then she ordered people to come in.
Aunt Zhao only brought one maid with her. She wore no makeup and dressed simply. She was much thinner and haggard than when Qing Lingyi saw her for the first time a few days ago.
She lowered her head and eyebrows in the corridor: "I have met the third lady."
"What's the matter with you coming to me?" Qing Lingyi asked straight to the point.
"In reply to Madam," Aunt Zhao said, "I only found out recently that it turns out that Jiao Er secretly squandered a lot of money from the general's house and made many false accounts."
Your Majesty's expression is strange.
Didn't she and Jiao Er take the money together?
Is she going to betray Jiao Er?
Aunt Zhao continued: "Now that Jiao Er is dead, fortunately, I have been a housekeeper for many years, so I can probably figure out those accounts. If Madam has any questions when checking the accounts, feel free to ask me."
Qing Lingyi opened his eyes in shock: "Is Jiao Er dead?"
Aunt Zhao raised her head: "Don't you know, madam?"
Qing Lingyi responded quickly: "I know."
"Really?" Aunt Zhao looked at her suspiciously.
Qing Lingyi looked back calmly and said sarcastically: "It's just that I thought you would die in front of him."
Aunt Zhao was startled suddenly and quickly lowered her head: "Madam, I was lying."
at the same time.
Study, by the window.
Cheng Yang was looking at the corridor and heard their conversation.
He raised the corners of his lips: "She usually looks confused, but she is actually very sharp and intelligent. Jiang Wanrong's little cleverness cannot defeat her."
As he spoke, he turned to look to his side, seeking approval.
But next to him was Si Rujian, whose ice-faced face was always cold and expressionless.
Except for official matters, he was indifferent to everything and never commented.
Cheng Yang suddenly felt boring.
It would be great if Wu Liang was here.
Wu Liang will definitely say with approval: "Yes! Madam is really amazing!"
Then Chengyang would change the topic: "This is my wife, why are you so complimentary?"
Wouldn't that be interesting.
But without Wu Liang, none of this would happen.
Cheng Yang was uninterested and said nothing more, looking down the corridor again.
"General." Si Rujian said.
"explain."
"Drink medicine." There was no ups and downs in the voice.
Cheng Yang looked out the window boredly, "I won't drink it anymore. This medicine is useless. Don't prepare any more in the future."
He always felt that Qing Lingyi was the most useful.
"yes."
After a moment of pause, Si Rujian spoke again: "There is one more thing."
"What?"
"In a few days, it will be the birthday of Concubine Ming in the palace."
Hearing this, Cheng Yang raised an eyebrow.
Qing Lingyi learned about this later.
She, Bi Wei, Wu Liang, and Aunt Zhao reconciled and completed part of it.
Zang Sulai said: "Third Madam, the old lady wants you to come over quickly, there is something important."
Qing Lingyi rushed to Jingchen Pavilion. When he saw the extremely fine patterns on the clothes of those in the courtyard, he knew that they were people from the palace.
In the room, Mrs. Xue was talking to an old woman.
As soon as she arrived, he called her over and introduced her: "This is Aunt Yun, the most powerful old man in the palace of Concubine Ming."
Qing Lingyi bowed obediently: "Hello, Grandma Yun."
Grandma Yun nodded with a smile: "I think this is the new third lady. With such an appearance and such bearing, she is really lucky."
Old Mrs. Xue also smiled and said: "Yes, since she married into my family, my health has improved and my family has become peaceful. You don't know how happy I am!"
Aunt Yun followed and said, "My queen has always been concerned about the old lady and her family, but I just can't explain it. On July 16th, old lady, please go to the palace and talk to your wife in person, so that she will be happy too." "
After Aunt Yun and others left, Mrs. Xue took Qing Lingyi's hand and told her: "Ming Fei is your elder sister-in-law's cousin. They grew up together and have a deep relationship. Your elder brother fights After his death, his sister-in-law went with him. Before her death, she entrusted the marriage to the Empress Ming in the palace. The empress was kind-hearted and took good care of us. She also called me into the palace to talk to her from time to time. This year's birthday banquet of the Ming Concubine, Yun Mammy, it is your Majesty's will to arrange a happy life so that everyone in the family can come to the palace to celebrate their birthdays."
Qing Lingyi thought thoughtfully: "Then we should prepare a generous gift! Mother, what does Concubine Ming like?"
"I will arrange this, don't worry. Right now, I have another more important thing to leave to you."
"What?" Qing Lingyi asked.
