Ah Feng helped Master Leng lie down, extinguished the candle, and left the house. The eldest brother was right, his father was indeed different from before. It seems that after getting rid of the poison, his father changed back to his original appearance. See
He was very happy that his father and mother could reconcile as before. It would be even better if his mother was willing to move back to Leng Mansion.
Three days later, not only were the rumors about the Leng family in the air, but four or five versions had been circulated in these three days. From the beginning when the young master of the Leng family insulted the new wife, to when the young master of the Leng family not only imprisoned the new wife, but also killed his brother,
In an attempt to destroy the body and eliminate traces.
The tavern was very lively, and almost everyone was talking about the Leng family.
"Don't you know? The wife of the Leng family has been married to Mr. Leng for more than ten years, and she is still as beautiful as a flower. Why does the young master of the Leng family lock her in the backyard? I think there must be some ulterior secret."
A man said with a lewd look.
"You are wrong. I have seen the young master of the Leng family. How could he do this? If he killed the younger brother, I would believe that he would imprison the new wife. I think it would be okay." said the woman opposite him.
"Are you also talking about the Leng family? I heard that Master Leng liked visiting brothels back then, and every time he came back to his house, he would take the girls from the brothels back. The Leng family's backyard was full of spring scenery. But that was nothing like the new
My wife is incomparable. I heard that not long after Master Leng brought his new wife back, he drove his first wife to live in the smallest side yard of the Leng family. If the young master of the Leng family really locked up his new wife in the backyard, it was only for the sake of the past.
I just took it out to vent my anger." Another person said mysteriously.
"I don't think so. Think about it. The master and the young master of the Leng family disappeared at the same time, and only the young master of the Leng family came back. Now the new lady is locked up in the backyard, and the young master of the Leng family has disappeared again. If you guessed correctly, the young master of the Leng family must be
Give that younger brother..." Another person said and gestured to his neck with his hand at the end.
"But I heard that the new lady in the backyard is a vixen who specializes in sucking human blood. I heard that there are no women left in the Leng family's backyard. I guess they were all killed by the new lady, right?" The woman sitting opposite
He said not to be outdone.
"Boss, pay the bill." Two men in white were sitting diagonally across from them. After putting down their money, they left the tavern.
"Did you hear it? The elders have also worked hard on this matter." One of the men in white said.
"Ayu, do you think this person who sent the message to the elders has any benefit from doing this?" A Lan said.
It turned out that the people who went to the tavern to eavesdrop were Ayu and Alan. In the past three days, the rumors had been changing in different ways, so Ayu and Alan were curious and came to eavesdrop in person.
"Because I didn't want to alert someone, I didn't start an investigation. But I think it was either for the money or for the family. If it wasn't for the money, then the elder was using his family to threaten him," Ayu said.
"What did you hear from those people's words just now?" Alan asked.
"I heard that the rumors were not just rumors to stir up trouble, but some of them actually happened. Of course, since someone from the Leng family tipped off the elders, how could the elders let go of such a good opportunity?" Ayu said.
"Yes, this is what the elder wants. Now after hearing the rumors, the Leng family thinks it is true. Because they are in the Leng Mansion and are very aware of the situation in the Leng Mansion. None of the women in the backyard are gone, and the remaining
They are all those children. It is hard not to doubt that they were all killed by Yue Yao. And Yue Yao's appearance has never changed. How can the people in Leng Mansion not doubt whether there is something wrong with her?"
Lan said.
"No way? Who would believe such rumors?" Ayu asked in surprise.
"Of course they won't believe that Yue Yao is a vixen, but they will believe that Yue Yao killed those women in the backyard in order to compete for favor. No matter what, we must first investigate why he betrayed Leng Mansion. This matter cannot be delayed any longer." A Lan.
said.
"yes."
The two separated halfway. A-Lan went back to Leng Mansion first, while A-Yu went to investigate the situation.
When he returned to the Leng Mansion, he quickly walked into the backyard. Of course, Allan's behavior had already been noticed by others.
"It's so urgent, something happened again?" Yueyao asked.
When Yueyao saw A-Lan's attire, she knew that A-Lan might have gone out to inquire for information before coming back. She came here without even changing her clothes. It seemed like something must have happened.
"Nothing happened, it's just that the rumors outside are getting more and more outrageous." A Lan said.
"Are you sure these were passed on by the elders?" Yue Yao asked.
"I'm sure, and more than one person in the Leng Mansion has a problem, otherwise he wouldn't know everything in such detail," A Lan said.
"It seems that you have already planned to let me see the elder." Yueyao said.
"Three days have passed. They should have gotten the news by now that I came here. I believe they will return to Leng Mansion soon. By then, they will definitely want to see you." A Lan said.
"I understand. I will follow what we discussed last time. By the way, can someone bring me some rouge and gouache?" Yue Yao said.
Ah Lan didn't expect that it was already this time. Yue Yao was thinking about whether the makeup would be enough to meet people. If it wasn't enough, he didn't say anything and nodded in agreement to Yue Yao's request.
When A-Lan left, he asked the girl next to Yueyao to go to the main courtyard to get some things that Yueyao often used.
After the girl beside Yue Yao took back the rouge and gouache, Yue Yao stood up and sat in front of the dressing table.
"Madam, please help you dress up," the girl said.
"You really can't do this makeup today. Help me take out the aqua blue clothes and fix my hair later." Yue Yao instructed.
The girl didn't know what Yueyao wanted to do, so she could only do what Yueyao told her.
After everything was ready, Yue Yao's makeup was also done. The girl picked up a comb to help Yue Yao's hair, but she saw Yue Yao's makeup in the bronze mirror.
"Madam, what are you..." The girl didn't know what to say.
"Only by doing this can we avoid arousing the suspicion of the elders. Don't reveal your flaws, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted," Yue Yao said.
"Yes." The girl responded.
The girl who took care of Yueyao closely was not Yueyao's former self. The girl who took care of her before was now in the backyard, but I don't know why she was not arranged to take care of Yueyao closely.
Yueyao hasn't put on her clothes yet. It's too late to put them on again after waiting for the news of the elder's arrival at the house.
Sure enough, A Lan was right. Less than half an hour later, the elders arrived at Leng Mansion in a hurry.
"Alan, don't blame the third uncle for talking about you. What are the rumors going around outside? You asked us to believe you, but tell me, why did you arrange the second lady to the backyard?" the third elder said gently.
"That's because the backyard is quiet and she can rest after being injured." A Lan said.
"In that case, why don't you let us meet? At least this way we can clarify that we are not lying. What is going on outside now? The Leng family's business has begun to be affected. If you are still allowed to do whatever you want, won't the Leng family's business be in trouble?
Is it over?" the third elder advised.
"Third Elder, I didn't let you see her before because Yueyao is really weak. In addition, the backyard is full of female relatives, so it's really inconvenient for you to go in," A-Lan said.
"Don't hide it. We all know what happened in the backyard. No matter what, I, as an uncle, can't just stand by and let someone tell me that we must see Yue Yao today." The third elder said.
"Come here, go to the backyard and ask Madam. The elder wants to see her and see what she means." A-Lan sent someone to the backyard to ask Yueyao.
In fact, it was just to prepare Yueyao. Soon the servant came back and said: "Master, the lady said she wanted to meet the elders."
"Let her see her if she wants to," A-Lan said.
Alan took the three elders to the backyard. While they were sitting in the front hall waiting, they smelled a strong smell of medicine and a delicate fragrance.
Yue Yao was supported by a girl and walked out. Not only were the three elders shocked by Yue Yao, but even A Lan did not react.
Yue Yao's face was covered with heavy makeup, and the left side of her face was a little swollen, as if she had been beaten. There were also some bruises around her eyes. What was going on? Yue Yao was fine just now, but what happened all of a sudden?
It turned out that she looked so weak. She also painted so much gouache on her face to cover it up. Wait, these bruises couldn't have been painted by her, right?
A'lan seemed to understand Yueyao's intention, raised the corner of her mouth, and said: "Madam looks much better. If Madam hadn't come to meet with the elders in person, they wouldn't believe me."
"Alan, we have something to ask Madam." The third elder said.
"Elders, just ask if you have anything to say. There is nothing to avoid." Yue Yao said weakly.
"Actually, it's nothing. I just want to know how you were injured and why it was so serious. It's been a few days since you came back. Why don't you seem to be getting better?" the great elder said in one breath.
Because the great elder said this while looking at Yue Yao's face, after hearing this, Yue Yao subconsciously covered her left cheek with her hand. She looked at A Lan with twinkling eyes, as if she was afraid of him.
"I'm much better now. Thank you elders for your concern." Yueyao said.
"Madam, did you get injured just after you came back?" the great elder asked.
"First Elder, you can't say such nonsense. After my wife came back, I directly arranged for her to recuperate in the backyard without touching her." After hearing the First Elder's suspicion, A-Lan immediately defended.
"Alan, if you really want us to believe you, why not go out and wait for us first?" asked the third elder.
A-Lan stood up, smiled, and glared at Yueyao. Yueyao was so frightened that she quickly avoided A-Lan's gaze. All this was seen by the third elder. After A-Lan left, the third elder asked:
"Madam, how were you injured?"
Yue Yao hesitated and refused to say anything, but still covered the bruises on her face with her hands. The third elder carefully looked at the bruises on Yue Yao's face. It looked like they happened in the past few days. The swelling on her left cheek should have just happened.
It seems that Yueyao was beaten just before they came.
"Madam, we are the elders of the clan. When we heard the rumors from outside, we didn't believe them at first. But the way you behave today tells me that the rumors outside don't seem to be rumors. They really happened. You refuse to say anything like this.
, how can we help you get justice?" the great elder said anxiously.
"I, I don't know anything. I don't remember how I was injured. I only know that after I woke up, I was rescued by A Lan. He kindly placed me in the backyard to rest. It's not you.
That's what I thought." Yueyao's eyes were a little flustered, as if she was trying her best to hide something.
"Madam, has Young Master Allan taken action against you?" the elder asked without restraint.