Zhu'er knew that Zhuang Jue had gone to Jinghua Xie to find Yu Qi, and saw that the old lady was angry and didn't dare to speak. Zhuang Yu thought the same way.

Yu Qi knew that Zhuang Jue went to Accord, wanted to explain and inform, and was worried that the secret of Accord would be revealed.

The three of them stood in the midst of the crowd, their hearts piercing like pins.

The eldest lord Zhuang Xi was not afraid of danger and led the servant into the backyard, the Qin family was worried about her husband and did not allow him to go, but how could Zhuang Xi stop and watch? I went in and searched for it, but the wolf dog that I lost was gone, and the two sons were nowhere to be seen. I looked to see if there were any ruins on the ground, but I didn't find anything after a while.

After Zhuang Xi came out, he ordered the main servants in charge of the backyard to find him, intending to interrogate them one by one to verify the facts.

The servants came, all of them frightened and submissive.

The old lady said sharply: "I know that there is a seat today, why don't you close the door and let it escape?" Let me ask you, what about your second and third masters? ”

The servant was frightened, and hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy, and a small servant cried: "Old lady, old lady, don't punish me, this is because the second master does not allow us to publicize it." I dare not say. ”

When they heard this, everyone was amazed.

The old lady said angrily, "Bring the whip!" ”

Zhuang Hu motioned for the girl to take the whip.

When she got the whip, the old lady pushed away everyone, whipped the little servant in front of everyone, and said, "Be careful! ”

Some of the people on the side knew and some didn't know, but they didn't say anything.

The beaten servant was aggrieved, lay on the ground and said, "The old lady spared me, I don't dare to lie, the old lady spared me!" ”

Qin said: "Bastard thing, then don't you hurry up." ”

The little servant said: "The second master brought Wang Wucai Tong over and said that he wanted to see the wolf dog." At that time, where was I feeding, the second master didn't let me be in front of me, and asked me to call the people outside away. ”

Everyone exclaimed, afraid that something had happened to Zhuang Pu.

The little servant said again: "Later, I secretly watched by the door and saw the second master commanding Wang Wu and Caitong to walk with a rope. I was afraid of causing trouble, so I went to stop it. But the second master scolded me and said, 'I'll take it out for a walk and bring it back, if you go out, I'll let people cramp your muscles and break your legs!' The second master's hands and feet are not heavier than the uncle's on weekdays, I'm afraid! ”

Zhuang Hu didn't wait for him to speak, slapped him in the face, and said, "Confused things, are you allowed to talk about the length of bad things about the uncle and the second master?" Carefully I tore your mouth. ”

The little servant held back and didn't dare to speak.

After hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Cao said: "What about the third master?" ”

The servants shook their heads.

The eldest old man Zhuang Xi took advantage of the situation and said: "Mother, maybe Pu'er and Ju'er are interested, and they can also be brought to play together." Boys, there should be no need to worry about this blood. Besides, Pu'er is tall and big, and there are boys here, so it must be fine. ”

The old lady was as white as Zhuang Xi, and only said to Zhuang Lu: "Second master, you go, send someone to find me back!" I don't have a hair missing. ”

Zhuang Lu replied with a hum, beckoned to the servants on the ground, and went together.

Seeing this, Yu Qi was afraid that Zhuang Lu Manfu would find someone, and he would definitely find the Accord, and he would not be able to receive the field at that time, so he said: "The second brother took the dog out to play, and the third brother may be looking for Beizi." This should be outside the house! If the master really looks for it, he may not be able to find it. ”

The old lady was puzzled: "Do you know why you didn't say it earlier?" ”

Yu Qi said: "How do I know that the second brother is coming to bring the dog, didn't the third brother just come to Jinghua to thank you?" Just now the old lady was angry, I was in a trance and didn't remember, and I thought I was here. Now that I heard this, I remembered that he was going to ask Bei Zi Suyuan. I was in a trance for a while, so please ask the old lady to punish me. ”

Zhuang Lu hesitated to go, and her daughter Zhuang Qi was a little excited when she heard that Su Yuan was coming, and urged: "Master hurry up and go out and escort them back, leaving the family worried, the third brother will really run." ”

Cao Shi saw that his daughter's words were a little too much, so he coughed and signaled to her.

Zhuang Xuan ignored her mother's signal, and said to the old lady: "Why should the old lady worry, she just scared us to death." The truth will be revealed, and you should sit and wait to watch the show. It's weirdly cold out there! ”

She beckoned the sisters around her to come over and help the old lady together.

Zhuang Hu and Qin also wanted to hurry up, so they agreed.

Cao Shi gestured to her husband Zhuang Lu, roughly meaning not to go. Zhuang Lu withdrew his hand and sighed, signaling the servants to disperse. He and Zhuang Xi followed behind the old lady and escorted the family members to the hall.

The old lady walked halfway and stopped, saying, "I heard that you are accompanying the guests, so you can go!" Our mother goes to the attic at the back of the garden, if you have filial piety, let people make a few big charcoal cages, so that we can all be warm. There are two boys outside, hurry up and call back, the dog can't look fierce, hurry up and let it go! ”

Zhuang Xi and Zhuang Lu hung their heads and replied.

At the end, Zhuang Lu hurriedly signaled to Zhuang Hu and asked her to quickly arrange a charcoal fire.

Everyone went to the attic of the back garden.

The courtyard is cleverly designed to be laid out in spring, winter, autumn and summer. There is a banquet in autumn and summer, and the family members enjoy the play outside the attic, and the bamboo trees are cultivated everywhere, and the flowers and plants are green, which is extremely cool. There is a banquet in spring and winter, the family is above the attic, the built-in stove, the incense and charcoal cage can be burned, the warm incense is fragrant, and the shell is in the inside to the outside to taste the play. It's the depths of winter, and it's time to put it to use.

went up to the attic, each in order. The old lady still leans on the central seat, and the wives sit on either side; There are small tables in front and back, and the places for the girls and children in the house; Behind is a high table and high chairs, which are dedicated to the aunts, and the aunts can only listen to the play in the back, and they can't see anything clearly.

Everyone was seated in an orderly manner, and Qin and Zhuang Hu motioned for the girls to serve the tea fruits. The Cao family only offered hospitality to the old lady and only served the old lady at the main table.

After the stop, Dao Feng Jianqiu came back from the courtyard of the little aunt, as if there was something to report, quietly came to Zhuang Hu, pulled her to the side, and whispered a few words.

After Zhuang Hu heard this, he looked surprised, and motioned for them to step back and go to hold Cao Shi by themselves.

Zhuang Hu whispered to Cao: "Madam, I just said that someone is looking for someone outside. ”

Cao still wanted to serve the old lady more, but he didn't want to hear this, so he dragged his voice and said, "Who?" There's no time. ”

Zhuang Hu smiled: "The fat nine in your house, there is also a person named Ma Dajiao." ”

Cao Shi was stunned for a while, covered his mouth and laughed, and said, "Ouch, could it be that the girls' clothes are ready?" These words drew the crowd back.

The old lady had just recovered from her fright, and when a rare happy event rushed away, she continued: "This year is so fast, if it is done, let me take a look, and let the girls wear new clothes today." It is said that it will take ten days and eight days to reach the New Year, and this will be worn in advance for the New Year. ”

Zhuang Qi said: "That's good! The second and third brothers did not come, but took their clothes and clothed them for the dogs. ”

Cao Shi angrily pointed at Zhuang Qi and said: "The thief girl is vicious. Mrs. Careful can't spare you! So he looked at the county lord.

The county lord's hand squeezed the handkerchief, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he smiled and did not agree.

Cao Shi said to Zhuang Hu again: "Then let people call them!" ”

Zhuang Hu hesitated, Dao Feng Jianqiu hurriedly ushered in, saluted the Cao family, and said, "Fei Jiu said to ask his wife to go down." ”

Cao's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Fat hooves that don't go up and down!" Worship God with all your heart, so that God may worship her first! ”

Having said that, after all, she led the two girls Guiyuan and Yuyuan, and everyone behind her laughed when they heard her words.

It wasn't until outside the gate of the back garden of Dongfu that I saw Fei Jiu and Ma Dajia.

Ma Dajiao's face was full of frustration, and his eyes were as swollen as peaches. Cao Shi was surprised, and he couldn't step forward from a distance.

Fei Jiu dragged Ma Dajia hard, and Ma Dajia moved two steps, then knelt on the ground and cried: "Madam! ”

Cao Shi was afraid that people would see it, so he hurriedly pointed to Fei Jiu to help him up, and Fei Jiu bent down to help, but he couldn't help him, this funny scene made Cao Shi laugh, and asked Gui Yuan and Yu Yuan to help.

Cao said: "Don't cry here if you have any funeral, today is a good day in Dongfu." The old lady is here! Hurry up and say something. Taking advantage of the horse's big feet to get up, Cao Shi said to Fei Jiu again: "I thought the New Year's clothes were ready." What's the matter? ”

Fei Jiu said: "Let her say it more clearly than I say." ”

Cao asked Ma Dajia in annoyance: "Don't cry and cry, hurry up and say, your wife and I will have a big deal the day after that!" I don't have time to listen to you cry. ”

Ma Dajia got up and knelt down again, raised his head and said to Cao: "Madam, my mother was severely beaten and seriously injured. Now in the North House. My nephew was killed too......"

Cao Shi was shocked, so he relieved himself before saying, "This ...... What's the use of you looking for me, hurry up and report to the official! ”

Ma Dajia cried: "My mother said that she would cut those two people with a thousand knives, and when I heard that the second master took them away, my mother came to beg my wife to call the shots, and asked the second master to reward the two of them and return them to us." so that my mother can take revenge. My mom said she didn't know where her nephew was buried! ”

Cao was confused and couldn't understand what she was saying. But I heard that human life is related to Zhuang Pu, so I was anxious.

Cao said: "You can say it well, what does it have to do with our second master?" Don't talk nonsense! ”

Seeing that Cao was in a hurry, Fei Jiu said: "Madam, Ma Pozi is in the house, whether she wants to die or live, we can't say clearly, otherwise you can go back." I just heard that it was about our second master. Otherwise, what else can you do? ”

Cao stomped his feet, showing helplessness, and said, "You go first." I'll come when I go. ”

After the Cao family told Guiyuan and Yuyuan to wait in the East Mansion, and then go upstairs to say to everyone, and then go back to the North Mansion.

When I returned to Beifu, I saw Ma Pozi at a glance, she stood at the door with a blue nose and swollen face, and Fei Jiu and Ma Dajiao were behind her.

Seeing Cao's return, Ma Pozi knelt down, and Ma Dajiao also knelt down with his companion. The mother and daughter kowtowed miserably.

Cao's let Fei Jiufu.

Helping the mother and daughter, Cao invited Mrs. Ma to sit and send someone to serve tea.

After that, Cao Shi said: "You tell me clearly, how did the second master of our house have anything to do with you?" When did the second master know you? ”

Ma Pozi burst into tears and cried: "Madam, the Zhuang Mansion is really a grace to me. Mrs. Fuli doesn't have to say anything to me, the second master is also as kind as a bodhisattva. Save my life. What am I talking about, this is a good man and a good man taught by my wife. ”

When Cao Shi heard this, although he was very comfortable, he was still worried, and said, "You can tell me clearly, what's going on." ”

Previously, Ma Pozi was entrusted by the person surnamed Liu to come to the Zhuang Mansion to reconcile with the Cao family, only saying that he had offended the people in the house and asked the Cao family to mediate. At that time, the Cao family agreed, but he didn't take it seriously and ignored the past. Later, Mrs. Ma invited merit and replied to the person surnamed Liu, and the person surnamed Liu informed Zhuang Pu to pick up Mr. Guan. Because of the matter of silver, Ma Pozi had a conflict with the person surnamed Liu, causing trouble to his grandson Ma Naibao, causing him to lose his life. If Zhuang Pu hadn't taken someone to Liu's house to make trouble and save Ma Pozi that night, Ma Pozi might have been poisoned to death.

Those righteous men were entrusted by Zhuang Pu to send their mother-in-law home, and the mother-in-law was grateful, and asked those righteous people clearly, only to know that it was the second young master of Zhuangfu. Originally, they wanted to come to the Zhuang Mansion overnight to thank them, but the righteous men told the second master or listened to the words of the slaves of Liu's house, and went to the suburbs to find the two surnamed Liu.

After Ma Pozi listened, she inquired in many ways, and finally found the house of Liu Bamu, the mother-in-law of the person surnamed Liu in the suburbs, and it happened that Zhuang Pu had picked up the person at that time, and she couldn't find it to make a big fuss, so Liu Bamu in order not to let Ma Pozi make trouble, and said to her the truth: "A kind man Hu Ye just came and picked up people." You're looking for it now, only I'm an old thing, and if I want to kill you, I can scrape you. It's just me, a girl, you have to keep it for me. ”

After hearing this, Ma Pozi wondered in her heart, didn't she say that the second master of the Zhuang Mansion had come? How is the surname Hu? Thinking about it, it may be that the second master asked someone to pick it up. Then he asked, "What is the name of the person surnamed Hu?" ”

Liu Bamu didn't dare to hide it, and said: "It's called nonsense." ”

Ma Pozi muttered, "Nonsense? Run off at the mouth! Run off at the mouth! ”

Ma Pozi seemed to understand something, and laughed for a while. Liu Bamu woke up when he heard her repeatedly say "nonsense" back and forth, and collapsed to the ground in a daze, vomiting a mouthful of blood excitedly.

Ma Pozi did not embarrass Liu Bamu's mother and daughter, and hurriedly went back overnight, but she didn't know that her injuries were not healed, and she fainted halfway, but fortunately, people passing by rescued her and sent her home, which saved her from being bad.

By this morning, Mrs. Ma woke up and cried and asked her husband, Lao Matou, to go to Zhuangfu to find her daughter. The old horse head was obedient and came to the Zhuang Mansion to ask someone to find his daughter, Ma Dajiao. When the father and daughter returned home, Mrs. Ma cried and told Ma Dajia about the consequences beforehand. Ma Dajia was shocked when he heard this, and he was extremely weak, so he only cried with him.

Ma Pozi's meaning asked her daughter Ma Dajia to hurry up to find his wife for help, and let her wife come forward to help find the second master, first, she had to kowtow to thank her face, second, begged the second master to give up the two people to dispose of herself, and third, asked where they buried their grandson?

In this way, Ma Dajia helped her mother to come to Zhuangfu, first looked for her master Fei Jiu, said a rough idea, and begged Fei Jiu to help him go to see his wife Cao.

Later, there was a matter of Fat Nine and Ma Dajia coming to the back garden of the East Mansion.

Now, Ma Pozi has made the ins and outs of the whole thing clear and clear, and Cao Shi exclaimed, unable to say a word for a long time.

Cao Shi pondered in his heart: This matter is related to the murder of several lives, it is a shocking case, and it is also a big crime to gather people to fight! In total, even if it has nothing to do with the second master, the mother-in-law came to beg him before, and he was Huangkou answered. Once the mother-in-law is poked out, the officials will definitely investigate it thoroughly, and they will not say anything about it before and after, for fear that something bad will be involved. Moreover, the big man in front of him has only come back from his crimes, in case he is implicated in this matter, won't the whole house be in danger and will never recover?

Cao Shi sighed and shook his head, deflated, and said, "What is this matter, you say, you old thing is really harmful!" I don't deserve to beg me for small things on weekdays, and I haven't treated you badly, why do you poke me such a big basket and beg me with the face! ”

Ma Pozi and Ma Dajia hurriedly kowtowed on the ground.

The Cao family couldn't think of the fold for a while, and after a pause, he said to Fei Jiu: "You go to the East Mansion to inquire, see if the second master has come back?" When you come back, you quietly call over, if you don't come back, you ask the master to come back. Remember, you have to cover your mouth for this, don't make it public! ”

Fat Jiu shook the fat and nodded fiercely, and staggered out.