Fall in love with your enemy

Continuing from the last time, I left Yifeng Courtyard and walked outside to the stage. After discussing the emotional matters, I also had to find a way to save my life.

After Xuan Ze finished the things in the room, he brought Cui Yu out. Cui Yu lowered his head, as if everything was up to me. I looked back at the courtyard. No matter what the two old ladies said, I couldn't control their mouths. I could only hope that Cui Yu's words would work. Xuan Ze would knock her out with a needle and throw her in the yard. The next day, she went to the ancestral hall to make a fuss, saying that the second wife was dying and that someone had knocked out the manager of Yifeng Courtyard, which led to the delay in reporting. At that time, Zhou Linsong could be pushed out to take the blame. As for why the second grandmother survived the night and did not die, it was because the third grandmother was worried at night and came to see her and happened to run into her, so she saved her.

As long as Third Grandma doesn't want her third wife and son to be targeted and controlled, she will probably keep quiet. Selling me out is the stupidest thing to do. Zhou Linsong will also consider Yun Yan and the others and doesn't want to investigate it thoroughly. As for Second Uncle, it will be difficult for him to throw dirty water on me, otherwise too much of the inside story will be leaked and all the evidence may not point to me.

I thought this matter was over, but it got off track. I forgot that my second uncle dared to kill his mother, so why would he be afraid to talk about it? Does the Fu family still care about this?

This entire old house has more than 1,500 students and managers, 270 large courtyards, 300 small courtyards, and more than 2,000 rooms. It not only imprisons the people of the Fu family, but also locks up countless souls from generation to generation.

Who cares how someone lives and how someone dies, except for ourselves? If we keep the matter of matricide secret, we are noble people? It is clear that the old man did not have a good start in his generation. Everyone knows that the old man almost burned his three sons to death with a big fire, so these sons united to kill him. The other members of the Fu family did not say a word until the old man was buried and buried deep in the soil. There was respect and sadness. It was a carefully planned murder that attracted everyone's attention. A few days ago, they even knelt together for an afternoon to repent for the dead evil spirit.

Everyone knows about the murder of the father, so what about the murder of the mother? As long as it is not exposed in public and is kept in the heart, then it is innocent.

So the next morning, just after I had washed up, Qi Cheng took me to the ancestral hall. Cui Yu did announce the news of Second Grandma's critical illness as I said, and Third Grandma kept silent to cover up for me. But a mute appeared and wrote the whole thing on a piece of letter paper, saying that Zhou Linsong went to deliver medicine every day, and there were plenty of opportunities to harm people, and there was no need to do it in the middle of the night. He also said that I had just gone to see Second Grandma the morning before, and she was critically ill in the afternoon. I have been in the limelight in the old house in the past two years, and who knows what I said and did to completely shatter everything that was originally peaceful.

The ancestral hall was dark in broad daylight, with three locked doors inside and outside. Hong Tang, who was right opposite, refused to open its door to let people in and sit down. Instead, five hundred people, young and old, men, women, and children, had to sit together facing the tablets and a pile of dead bodies, making the living feel lifeless. Could it be that people here would tell more truth out of guilt?

So who is feeling guilty?

I stood at the front and first offered incense to my grandparents and Old Master Zheng Lin. I bowed three times before slowly speaking, "You also said that I have been at the peak of my power in the old house for so long. If I wanted to take action, I would have had the opportunity a long time ago. Why do you have to do it so obviously?"

The mute couldn't speak, and his momentum was a little weaker. He kept making sign language, which I couldn't understand. I turned my head to look at Jiang Chulan. Chulan rolled her eyes and waited until she finished her excited tossing and turning before she pursed her lips: "She said that the prestige of Butler Zhou in the old house is obvious to all. He is gentle and has a bright future. He would not even step on an ant to death. What's more, he would definitely not do it to the second wife, who is 70 years old. What's more, killing the second wife would not benefit him. He would definitely not do it. She dares to guarantee it. As for the eldest lady, the first and second houses are fighting openly and secretly, and the young lady and the second wife have a feud. It is not impossible for her to take advantage of the situation to vent her anger."

I laughed after hearing this, and walked straight to my second uncle, looking up at him: "Second uncle, did we have a fight?"

Second uncle was stunned for a moment, then he turned his head and told Qi Cheng to take the mute aside in disgust. Brother Qingyun saw how awkward the situation was, so he quickly squeezed to the front and pulled me back: "Of course, of course not, we have always been at peace." After saying this, he rubbed my back in a coaxing manner: "Okay, don't be angry with this kind of person. It's not a small matter for grandma to suffer at such an old age. Just ask as usual and explain it."

"Why should I, the eldest daughter of the house, come out to testify for a few false accusations by a steward? If she thinks it's me, then she should produce evidence. Second Madam hasn't been seen for a long time. This time she asked me to go because of the second and third house's memorial tablets. Aunt Cui and other stewards were out and didn't dare to listen because it was Second Madam who first asked. Besides, Zhou Linsong confessed to the poisoning, and she neglected her duty and caused Second Madam to be sick all night without anyone knowing. Without mentioning her crimes, she wrote a letter to turn the tables on me? Was her writing so sincere or did everyone have doubts in their hearts? Brother, do you disbelieve me like them?"

I said it clearly without caring about anything, and immediately the people from the eldest house responded for me. They turned around and accused the second house of being unruly. Brother Qingyun was also in a dilemma and looked at his second uncle awkwardly. The latter coughed softly, and the ancestral hall immediately became quiet again.

My brother stepped forward, smiled, and winked at me quietly: "Shishi, of course we believe you. There is no need to say more. We just asked you to come and see us. It would be bad if everyone came and left you alone in the yard without any information. By the way, were the children still asleep when you came out? I am not a competent father. I was so busy that I forgot to check on Zhouzhi. He has a bad stomach. How has he been eating in the past two years?"

I calmed down a bit, thinking that it was useless to waste time: "It's all right, it's just a child's illness, if adults take good care of it, there's nothing that can't be cured..."

The elder brother turned sideways and glanced behind him. The oldest great uncle from the second branch also came out. He was supported by someone and was trembling. When the time came, he leaned on his cane and knocked hard on the ground to stand still. He breathed a long sigh of relief: "Mingtang, you see, our own child also said, and you also believe that there is no feud with Shishi. Shishi is the softest child. Let alone Suining who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, even if a beast in the family bit someone, she would plead for mercy and be reluctant to punish. Even if there is a conflict of interest between the first branch and the second branch at the moment, it is also the outside world's view. Behind closed doors, we are still a family. Blood is thicker than water. What can't be discussed? What's more, if Shishi really has a grudge, the children are still in her hands. Zhouzhi is born with a disease. Wouldn't it be easier to deal with it if something happens? And now Zhouzhi not only has not worsened his symptoms, but is in good health. It can be seen that Shishi is open and honest."

"Yes, Dad, not only Zhouzhi, but Zhouyi also grew up drinking Shishi's blood. She had just given birth to two children at that time, and her burden was greater than mine, but she was willing to love Zhouyi as much as possible. I, as a mother, feel ashamed of myself." The sister-in-law came forward with a smile, held the second uncle's arm and whispered.

The second uncle took a deep breath and waved his hand to let Qi Cheng take the mute and Zhou Linsong away: "I didn't say I would blame Shishi, I just wanted to ask clearly. The mute girl has no evidence. It was indeed my confusion for a moment, and I called everyone here to see a joke. I should apologize. In this case, Zhou Linsong will be punished according to the family rules. After all, it is a serious matter that almost cost someone's life, so let's leave it to Steward Bu to handle it."

There is no reason not to go down the stairs. Brother Qingyun was holding my arm and heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "Then I'll take Shishi back. It's very cold in the ancestral hall. It won't be good if she gets sick again. Her birthday is coming soon." Brother Qingyun turned his head and looked at me, pinching my palm: "Brother bought you a lot of things you like, let's go back?"

I had no choice but to nod, happily holding Brother Qingyun's hand, and before leaving, I softened my tone: "The most important thing right now is to take turns to take care of Second Grandma's recovery. I've also asked around, and they said that if a person is poisoned for a long time, the poison will remain in the bones. Taking medicine is secondary. Taking a bath with hot water and medicine can remove the poison from the sweat. I'll change my clothes and go to the back mountain to see Second Grandma, and by the way, ask the doctor here if this method works."

"Okay, but if you're tired, forget it. The kids are still with you. If they're noisy enough, just give them a phone call and let them know." The second uncle lowered his head and said.

"It is the responsibility of the younger generation to take care of the elders. How dare I say it is troublesome? My health is not that bad. I'm just afraid that you will be depressed about this matter. Second uncle, don't worry. Second grandma has always been in good health. She will definitely get through this." I smiled lightly. Seeing that Second Uncle's stiff face was very difficult to smile, I glanced at the mute girl who was about to hide quietly in the crowd. I secretly complained that I almost forgot about her and hurriedly called out: "As for this mute girl, she slandered me and delayed Second grandma's illness. We can't just let her go. One thing for one thing, she should be punished. But after all, she didn't do a big mistake. It depends on whether she is willing to accept the punishment of the family rules or leave the Fu family and follow the public law."

"Article 243 of the Criminal Law: Whoever fabricates facts to falsely accuse and frame others with the intention of subjecting them to criminal prosecution shall, if the circumstances are serious, be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or control; if serious consequences are caused, be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years. Sister, her case should not be as serious as the second one, so let's sue the first one. In order to show our family's kindness and tolerance, I will personally send this young lady down the mountain to jail." Jiang Chulan moved with an exaggerated expression, which finally turned into a brilliant smile.

I lowered my eyes and smiled, then nodded: "Go ahead, you must be bored in the mountains, I'll give you a day off, you can go have some fun after you drop the person off."

"Okay!" As soon as Lan Lan agreed, the mute girl ran to him and desperately signed, almost forcing herself to speak. Lan Lan was immediately disappointed after seeing this, and frowned at me pitifully: "Sister - she said she doesn't want to go to jail, and is willing to accept any punishment from her family, as long as our family doesn't kick her out, otherwise she will be homeless after she is released from prison."

"At home, that's fine, but I really can't remember what it means when a woman becomes stupid for three years after pregnancy. How are the crimes of sowing discord and delaying the treatment of the disease recorded in the family rules... What do you think, Butler Zhou?" I looked at Zhou Linsong lying on the ground with an expressionless face.

He accepted his fate now, and said with great difficulty with a sigh: "Fine... 300 lashes or expel him from the house and never use him again."

I smiled bitterly. It seemed that the family rules would not allow her to get away with it. The mute girl was very unlucky. Three hundred lashes could kill a person, and she refused to be kicked out of the house. Even if she went out, as a person who knew the truth, she would definitely die. Most of the managers of the old house were orphans or disabled people, or beggars. Only by moving into the old house could they support themselves, get married and have children. Therefore, whether for themselves or their families, they had no ability to resist. In the future, when their bodies floated in the boundless ocean, they could only blame themselves for being greedy and harming the wrong person.

However, if this is true, it will kind of ruin my image. My great uncle just said that I can't bear to kill even an animal and I can't stand the sight of blood.

So when the mute girl just begged for mercy, I said softly: "The punishment is too severe. How about this, I didn't do anything wrong with my share, so I'll let it go. I'll punish the remaining 200 separately, or else something bad will happen."

You Yijie took the opportunity to poke the people from the eldest house, and immediately two older ones came out to praise my merits. They made the second house almost embarrassed to pay their share of the penalty, but after all, it was the wife's life, and the second uncle was not in a good mood, so they had to keep silent.

After this wave, I really planned to leave. The people behind me parted the middle to make a path for me. Zhizhi protected me on the side, and Chengcheng followed behind me to support me. But just when we got to the middle, something strange happened again.

Sui Jiyun's sleeping pills didn't work, Yun Yan ran out anyway, and now she rushed into the ancestral hall with Dong Jiayin, Mi Zimang and others, first blocking my way, then kneeling in front of my second uncle and younger uncle, moving to form a circle to protect Zhou Linsong: "Second Master, Third Master! I have something to say! Great Grandmother was definitely not poisoned by Lin Song, Lin Song was simply threatened and forced to admit it! Miss Xishi lied!"

"Yun Yan!" Zhou Linsong was startled and his heart slowed down.

It's such a pity. He could have handled everything by himself. I also wanted Yunyan to have a chance to turn back in the future, but she insisted on coming.

I took a deep breath and turned to look at her. It was not my turn to prove myself now. The people in the eldest house started to make a fuss first. Needless to say, they were all attacking. Words like "heartless" and "ungrateful" kept popping up in an endless stream. They were mostly talking about the fact that I had handed over a lot of matters to Yun Yan in the past two years, and they had received a lot of benefits and even bit back. It was me who protected Yun Jin and buried him safely back then, otherwise I don't know what the outer courtyard Shenghua Ting would be like now.

Yun Yan was no longer rational. She just hugged Zhou Linsong and glared at everyone: "It sounds nice. Help us? Help what? Did my brother survive? What helped us was that slightly decent grave! Lin Song also relied on his own ability to become a housekeeper and was praised by others. You all thought well of us in the past, but when something went wrong, it was all our fault. You said I have no conscience. In fact, it was an exchange of interests. How could your good life be possible without the efforts of Lin Song and me! Now the knife is on Lin Song's neck and you still won't let me resist. Who has no conscience? You are the most hypocritical!"

"you……"

I reached out to stop the person who was about to refute, thinking of giving Yun Yan some face in the end to prevent her from incurring public anger and making her life worse than death after being punished. I really felt that she was blinded by revenge and was extremely pitiful, and she should have some way out. But who would have thought that as soon as she stopped, the second person she criticized was me.

"The next one is you! What, are you going to stop them from talking about me? Is it useful? Do you think you are a good person!" Yun Yan pointed directly at me, the hatred in her eyes was genuine: "You have taken all the credit for my brother's death, and all the good things are said to you. How kind are you? In fact, what have you done for him? How many times have you met him? Do you still remember what he looks like? Why do you use this so-called "favor" to treat us like dogs and abandon us! You are the one who made the mistake, why should Lin Song die for you!"