Repudiating a Good Wife Is Out of the Question: Volume 2

By Gu ChengJi

In front of the Imperial Palace's door to the Martial Arts Service, King Xing was kneeling on the ground where he had once knelt.

It was already a great disrespect for Li Chengrui to force the Emperor to take back the decree of crippling the Emperor. However, in the previous dynasty, Vice Minister Yao played a gameplay, while Xiao Yi acted as an excuse for him. There were also those officials who were tied up by Cao Mo on Li Chengrui's warship and had their interests tied up, all praising Prince Xing for his filial piety.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jun 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649486899

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CHAPTER 101 - THE HISTORY OF THE ZITHER OFFICER

Cao Mo waited for a long time in a daze, but he didn't hear Xiao Yi's reply. He curiously asked, Who is it?

I don't know anyone, and they are heavily injured. They might have met a thief, Xiao Yi noticed that Cao Mo was secretly lifting the curtain of the car again, so he held out his hand to stop him.

Xiao Yi was worried that Cao Mo would feel sad and soften his heart, so he said coldly, You just promised me that you won't meddle in my business anymore.

But I heard you said that this person was injured? Cao Mo was a bit worried.

I'll get someone to take him to the Civil Service. You don't have to worry.

When Xiao Yi sat in the car again, Cao Mo once again asked him what had happened, but he was ignored by Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi always felt his eyelids twitch, as if something bad was going to happen. When he thought of the words Zither Officer wrote just now, his heart trembled.

Cao Mo was like a kitten as he docilely curled up in Ye Zichen's arms with his eyes closed.

We are in trouble. I knew Qin was not someone you could mess with. I can't let you have anything to do with him. No matter how pitiful Zither Officer is, I won't allow you to see him.

Yulan Courtyard

Cao Mo had been sleeping all the way back. When he woke up the next morning and found that Xiao Yi was not around, he asked Mo Hua, Where is Eldest Young Master?

Mo Hua hurriedly brought a bowl of bird's nest porridge, Eldest Young Master went to Prince Xing Manor, and when he left, he instructed that he would bring this porridge to you as soon as you woke up.

How did I get back yesterday? Why can't I remember anything at all?" Cao Mo rubbed his forehead as he finished the bowl of porridge. The depression in his chest seemed to have recovered, but his head still hurt.

Mo Hua said, You are so tired. You fell asleep after eating at the banquet. Eldest Young Master did not stay for long. Seeing that you are so tired, he said goodbye and came back.

I've neglected the three old madams. Let's apologize in the future! Cao Mo intended to sleep for a while longer, but Mo Shu came again to invite him to Yuhe Courtyard to eat wine.

Cao Mo was too lazy to go.

Mo Shu said, Today, Monarch specifically invited the Spring Festival Gala. With the 'Worship of the Moon' that you love, if you don't go, my Monarch will be even more uninteresting.

Since when did I like watching 'Moonworships'? Cao Mo lifted his quilt to reveal his head, and asked Mo Shu gloomily, Third Aunt, do you know that Zither Officer who sang 'Worship of the Moon' is Prince Ning's favorite servant?

I've heard of him. All I know is that Prince Ning treats Prince Ningson differently from other people, but the theater always has his name on it, and Prince Ning doesn't stop him from coming out. A lot of people go in his name, and he doesn't want to go out, but as soon as I told him my name, he immediately agreed. Seeing that Cao Mo was unhappy, Mo Shu immediately lowered his head and answered honestly.

Cao Mo said impatiently, I don't want to get involved with him. Just tell Third Aunt for me that I'm still drunk and I'm not going.

Cao Mo gloomily thought to himself, who is the one that dug a pit for me to fall into? Especially the one who was flattered by Prince Ning, even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare to do it.

Cao Mo insisted, and Mo Shu had no choice but to report as per the facts.

Cao Mo slept for a short while. In the end, he was not able to calm down. He felt that the matter was very strange. He had not spoken a few words with Zither Officer, so why did the gossip spread so quickly?

Even with Prince Ning's support, a small theater like this would still not dare to casually involve the members of Marquis Mansion in it, right?

Second Old Madame was not a two-faced person. The more Cao Mo thought about it, the more confused he became. Who was the one who wanted to roast him in the fire?

Just when Cao Mo was confused, Xiao Yi came back.

Are you full?

Wu Tie asked Cao Mo while looking at him in a daze.

En! Cao Mo asked unhappily, Is my gossip everywhere outside today?

Xiao Yi paused his steps, You even know about it?

In the morning, Mo Shu came over and invited me to the Yuhe Courtyard to listen to a play. Other than that, it's just a show I watched yesterday afternoon. How did it become like this? Cao Mo was extremely unhappy.

Because he is different from others. It is difficult for ordinary people to even see him once, yet he has spoken to you for such a long time, yet is still obedient to you. Naturally, there will be people jealous. Xiao Yi answered plainly.

It can't be that Prince Ning is jealous of me, right?

What do you think?

You didn't do anything after just a few words, is there a need to be so nervous?

Other people might not know how to do it, but Zither Officer definitely would.

Xiao Yi sat beside Cao Mo and explained to him, Zither Officer is indeed a person of great fortune and nobility, his father is not dead, his merchant ship was wrecked at sea, and he was accepted as the royal husband of a small country's ruler. Now he is sent to pay his respects to the Emperor, and to find his own son. He learned that in the three years since he had left, his family had changed. Thus, he went to the Imperial Court and demanded that they redeem his son with ten thousand taels of gold.

I tricked Lu Jianzhong because of the mirror incident, so now Prince Ning wants to take it back? Cao Mo looked at Xiao Yi, wanting to confirm if this was the case.

Xiao Yi frowned, Perhaps I have such considerations, but it is not only that.

What else? Just as Cao Mo was anticipating the next part, Xiao Yi suddenly stopped.

Xiao Yi knew that there was something else going on with Zither Officer. Otherwise, he wouldn't have written down the words you don't act like a human before fainting.

Xiao Yi felt something was wrong last night, so he immediately sent someone to report this matter to Prince Xing's residence. Prince Xing sent out spies to investigate, so he believed that there would be an answer today.

However, Xiao Yi could not tell these things to Cao Mo, because according to Cao Mo's character, you could not imagine what he would do.

It's been more than half a month and we haven't seen a single drop of snow. The drought has already started, and although the office hasn't even started writing, the reports of the various officials have already piled up on the imperial cases. Prince Xing's house hasn't even held a banquet for the past two days, so it's all focused on discussing disaster relief.

What does all this have to do with rumors? Cao Mo's mind turned and he suddenly found a problem, You mean the imperial government doesn't have the money to provide disaster relief?

Xiao Yi nodded his head, Originally, the Ministry of Revenue was already nervous, but now that Southern Barbarians countries have come and discovered that Zither Officer has disappeared, they could pay their respects and it could become a declaration of war. With the rumors, once this matter gets stirred up, you will definitely bear the brunt of it. If the censor's official were to pin all the blame on you, even if you had a hundred mouths on you, you wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.

You mean, someone intentionally spread the story that I like Zither Officer. Once the disappearance of Zither Officer is exposed, the Imperial Court will use me as a scapegoat? Cao Mo asked angrily.

CHAPTER 102 - THE ZITHER PLAYER IS A FAKE

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, but still nodded, Anyway, don't go out these few days, where are you going? It's best if you come with me.

Cao Mo snorted in disdain, I'm really not afraid of this, the person spreading the rumors has two purposes, one is to get my husband to centrifuge, the other is to make me lose my reputation, he thought that I would be scared of this, but I am the one who is the least afraid of this. To me, fame is nothing but bullshit, if I were to be framed, you might as well forget about me, but reputation is not the same for you, without this, you lack a piece of moral clothing! My business will be a stain on your life.

You only have two more months before you leave. You can't ruin your reputation because of me. Cao Mo looked at Xiao Yi seriously.

Xiao Yi was slightly stunned. Although Cao Mo's hypothesis was a bit absurd, if it was really like this, then his reputation would definitely drag down his score. He felt that this matter was not as simple as he had imagined.

A layer of cold sweat appeared on Xiao Yi's forehead. He couldn't help but guess who it was that shot the cold arrow at Zither Officer's back, and who it was that hurt Zither Officer.

Cao Mo saw the change in Xiao Yi's expression and thought that he was afraid of his actions, so he explained, Don't worry, I won't let anyone catch me red-handed.

Xiao Yi wanted to say something but hesitated. He didn't dare to tell Cao Mo that Zither Officer was now a cripple.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside the door, Cao Mo! Get the hell out here!

Seeing that Xiao Yi was in a bad mood, Cao Mo didn't disturb him. He just quietly walked to the door and pretended to be wronged. Third Uncle, what's the matter? Can we talk about it tomorrow?

Xiao Yutian noticed the gloomy expression on Cao Mo's face. He frowned and asked, What's wrong? Have you quarreled with your eldest nephew?

If you want, you have to give up on me! Cao Mo covered his face with a handkerchief and smiled until his entire body trembled. He was actually looking for an excuse to not watch the show.

However, in Xiao Yutian's eyes, Cao Mo must have suffered a huge grievance as he sobbed.

Alright, alright, what are you guys doing? Xiao Yutian asked curiously.

You're still saying it's all because you invited me to a play early in the morning. What kind of play haven't you seen before? You kept urging me to do it again and again, and that actor called Zither Officer. Who told you that I love watching his play? Cao Mo put the handkerchief away, and the more he spoke, the angrier he got.

Eldest nephew is angry? Xiao Yutian glanced inside the room and saw Xiao Yi silently sitting on a chair in a daze.

However, Xiao Yutian couldn't care about it anymore. Since the Chief Steward of the Wu Steel Manor had arrived and wanted to see Liu Tie, he had to invite him over first.

Xiao Yutian pulled Cao Mo and said, Help me out first. Come back, I'll help you persuade your eldest nephew. All of this is not true. I'll just prove that you are innocent.

How do you prove it? Cao Mo looked at Xiao Yutian in confusion.

Xiao Yutian laughed, That Zither Officer is on stage right now. Liu Steel Manor's General Manager, Eunuch Gao, looks like he's a treasure. Even if you were interested, he wouldn't come to socialize with you.

Zither Officer is on stage? How is that possible? Without batting an eyelid, Xiao Yi walked over and said, Let's go take a look together!

I'm not going, Third Uncle, are you trying to cheat me? The general director of the Wu Steel Manor is here, yet you're dragging me to meet him. Don't you know that I've already offended Prince Ning to death?" As soon as Cao Mo finished speaking, he prepared to drill into the house.

How could Xiao Yutian let him run away? He grabbed Prince Ningson's arm and said, It's all because of that moisturizer of yours. Prince Ning's got all the goods round, but it's not enough for him. The General Manager of Prince Ning House is currently in the garden, losing his temper, and you, Third Aunt, can't handle it. That's why I'm counting on you to get out of this mess. I was right to come here. If I were to rely on Mo Shu to invite you over, even next year, you probably won't be able to move a single step forward! "

Don't pull me, I won't go even if I die! Cao Mo held onto the door frame, not wanting to take another step forward even if he was beaten to death. Hubby, help!

Xiao Yutian glanced at Xiao Yi and quickly let go, Just say a few words to deal with him.

Xiao Yi's face darkened as he thought to himself, This is absolutely impossible. Zither Officer is currently in the Department of Public Relief, how can there be a Zither Officer singing on stage? There must be something wrong here.

Dual-pupiled?

Zither Officer's eyes were gouged out?

Xiao Yi thought of Zither Officer's expression and couldn't bear to see it. First, he would have to see if it was real or fake. The moment he saw Zither Officer's eyes, he would know.

Xiao Yi pulled Cao Mo's hand, As long as I'm here, you don't have to be afraid. No matter what, he's just a servant with face. He doesn't dare to do anything to me!

Cao Mo looked at Xiao Yi strangely. Wasn't he the one who was most impatient? Why did he have to go personally?

Xiao Yi tidied up his clothes and went to Yuhe Courtyard with Cao Mo.

...

Yuhe Courtyard

Liu Heng sat below the stage. The stage for Yuhe Courtyard was not as big as the one for Pear Fragrance Garden, but it was full, and although the sparrow was small, there were two red plums planted in the corner. It was open just right, and a sweet fragrance wafted in the wind every now and then.

A fourth rank eunuch, with silver hair, who looked to be in his sixties, was sitting in the seat of honor. He was carrying a teacup and said unhappily, Cao Mo's airs are even bigger than Prince Ning. Did the third wife not tell him that our family wanted to see him?

It's here, it's here! Xiao Yutian didn't wait for Liu Heng's reply, he dragged Liu Tie and ran over, Eunuch Gao, I brought this kid to you, he's still lying on the bed and said he had a headache from drinking too much yesterday, you know who doesn't drink too much these days, it's always a headache every day, haha …

Eunuch Gao originally wanted to beat up Cao Mo, but when he saw that Xiao Yi had come, he didn't want to put on airs anymore. After greeting him, Eunuch Gao politely said, It's almost time for Eldest Young Master to have some fun. You should restrain your wife and do what you should do, don't think too highly of other people's love.

Xiao Yi chuckled, I know my own limits. I, Young Madame, am also elegant and virtuous. I have to busy myself with my own things every day, so I don't have time to think about other stuff. I'm overthinking.

I hope so! Eunuch Gao changed the subject and asked Cao Mo directly, Before the Lantern Festival, we need two thousand bottles of good moisturizer. Luckily, Eldest Young Madame is here. We have to deliver it on time!

Cao Mo was anxious, How can we chase them out? With less than five days' time left, it would take at least ten days to half a month to gather enough ingredients."

Cao Mo saw that Liu Heng's expression didn't look good, so he had to lower his tone, Why don't we deliver a batch of them before the Spring Festival, and then delay the rest for a few more days? The things that are given to me must be the best, otherwise, I will not be able to use it. Both families are in trouble.

Eunuch Gao snorted coldly, Since Eldest Young Madame said it like that, then our family will take another step back. Before the Lantern Festival, we must have a thousand bottles of good stuff. If you want to discount it again, then we can only ask Eldest Young Madame to explain it to our prince.

Cao Mo smiled and said, Of course, of course.

103rd Unwilling to Spend Time

At this moment, the performance had already been completed. As there were still some food left on the stage, there was only a scowl on his face.

The class monitor brought the actor to thank him. Cao Mo immediately recognized that it wasn't Zither Officer.

Xiao Yi didn't understand the reason behind Zither Officer's question, You only glanced at him once, how do you know that this Zither Officer is a fake?

Cao Mo said seriously, The real Zither Officer, other than having double pupils, when he speaks, the corners of his eyes are raised. He doesn't have any grudges, so it's obvious. Why can't you tell?

Xiao Yi heart again has some sour, the inquiring eye stares at Cao Mo.

Don't worry, I'm just speaking the truth. I don't know why you guys can't tell, but I can tell with a glance that he's not real. Cao Mo frowned and whispered to Xiao Yi, But Eunuch Gao shouldn't have been able to tell. That person's eyes aren't a pair, how could he be so wrong?

Xiao Yi shook his head, I still can't tell.

Xiao Yi and Cao Mo were quietly arguing on the side, while the others didn't know what they were arguing about.

After thanking him, the fake Zither Officer left with Eunuch Gao.

Eunuch Gao mocked Cao Mo before he left, If it wasn't for Zither Officer's insistence on coming to see you, no matter what, we wouldn't have made this trip personally.

He wanted to remind Eunuch Gao that this person was fake, but when he thought about it, what does this have to do with him? Forget it!

As soon as Eunuch Gao left, Cao Mo immediately started cursing, What amazing person, since you love him, then you better trust him. Just like how you guard yourself against him every day, blame others and let him show his face while slandering his own reputation. You don't even know what's going on in this Prince Ning's mind.

Who cares what he thinks. You just have to protect your own heart. Liu Heng pointed at the stunned Xiao Yi and said, Don't let Eldest Nephew be disappointed.

Third Aunt, you really tricked me! Cao Mo didn't accept his kindness, and said with a face full of resentment, You clearly know that I'm now the steward of the Wu Steel Manor. Although it's just in name, but I've already been labeled as the Wu Steel Manor! How can you accept Prince Ning's silver?"

I didn't think about it. I thought that only the waiters would like the moisturizer, but who knew that a steward in Prince Ning's residence would suddenly be more favored than everyone else. Prince Ning couldn't bear to leave him, and even brought him as a congratulatory gift to the palace. Later on, when someone asked around, they found out that he had used Brother Liu's moisturizer. Who knew who had spread it, saying that if he used it, he would be able to use it seven times a night without hurting his body?"

He knew where the advantage was, so he got embarrassed, Now even the women in the backyard want this. Tell me, what can I do? They are all relatives and friends, no one can offend them.

Then we'll have to wait until the goods are sold before we collect the silver? Cao Mo sighed, It's not like you don't know. I'm not planning to start work until after the new year.

Hurry up! It's really hard to drag it out. I've already collected 10,000 gold taels! Liu Heng's face turned ugly, I've taken out all the commission that should be mine and used it all. There's no way to return the silver.

Cao Mo's face turned dark. How can you do that?

Liu Heng blushed, A famous painting like yours is something that can only be met by luck and not sought after. I can't just let it slip by for no reason. You can just return it to you later.

Cao Mo complained again and again, I don't have time to care about these things right now, it's so troublesome. In the future, don't do this again, you can't sell 2,000 bottles every month, not even one bottle more. Remember this well, if not, if you meet any Eunuch Gao or Eunuch Li again, you can think of a way yourself!

Liu Heng saw that Cao Mo was really angry and didn't dare to offend Cao Mo, so he hurriedly agreed.

On the way back from Yuhe Courtyard, Cao Mo asked Xiao Yi, Who exactly is that Eunuch Gao? Even you have to respect him?

Xiao Yi explained to Prince Xingson, Eunuch Gao cannot be easily offended. He is an old man in the palace who served the late emperor. Consort Shu specially picked him out of the palace and gave him to Prince Ning because he was so big and had a badge that allowed him access to the palace at any time. Prince Xing was much worse off than Prince Ning, and there was a lot of information that even if he spent a lot of money, he wouldn't be able to get it.

Cao Mo nodded, I got it. When we see that old guy again, just let him be. If you weren't there today, he wouldn't be that easy to talk to.

Xiao Yi smiled faintly, He left me some face because of my father. Otherwise, no matter what, he wouldn't have let me off.

Do you think I can't tell that he doesn't want to have a falling out with Prince Xing? Cao Mo sneered as his mind suddenly lit up. Do you think he has some tricks up his sleeves?

What do you mean?

He knows that Zither Officer is fake, but he still took the fake Zither Officer away. He first fooled the others, then he looked for the real Zither Officer?

Xiao Yi's face sank as he put down the teacup in his hand, I understand why Eunuch Gao did that!

...

Prince Xing Mansion

Xiao Yi walked straight into the study room. Lee Chengrui was writing a letter to the water master of Huzhou, Director Lu Kai. The envoys of Southern Barbarians had come to the capital to escort them.

Reporting to the Prince, Marquis Jing'an and Noble Heir have something important to report!

When the attendant sent the message, Lee Chengrui's brush paused, Send him in!

After Xiao Yi heard the summons, he cupped his hands and entered the study.

Alright, you don't have to be so formal with This King. Say it, what's the matter? Lee Chengrui didn't look up as he continued to finish the letter.

Eunuch Gao came to Marquis Jing'an Manor today and took away the fake Zither Officer in front of me. Xiao Yi indifferently said, I would like to ask you to help me investigate this matter.

This King already knew that you would come and knew what you wanted to ask, because This King's people have been staring at the Spring Festival Gala.

Lee Chengrui took out a Chinese Phoenix from the drawer. That phoenix head was actually alive. Lee Chengrui took off the phoenix head and showed a piece of paper to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi's face instantly flushed red the moment he saw the phoenix. Is it actually because of this? No wonder Zither Officer wrote that sentence. If this defensive map gets out, then things will get serious."

Lee Chengrui said, Yesterday at the Foreign Minister's banquet, Zither Officer intentionally told Cao Yinzhi this secret, but you interrupted him. Perhaps he heard that Cao Yinzhi treated people with kindness, so he wanted to entrust him with his ransom. Who knew that Cao Yinzhi did not understand the situation and handed the phoenix over to Zither Officer, and once Liu Tie became sad, he left the phoenix in the theater. It was all thanks to this king's people that they were able to take the phoenix back, or else the consequences would be unimaginable.

CHAPTER 103 - JEALOUS OF HAVING A LOVER

Could it be that this map is real? Xiao Yi couldn't believe it.

Lee Chengrui nodded, After you guys left, Zither Officer chased after you unwillingly. However, he was caught.

Who did it?

That one in your second room! Lee Chengrui said sarcastically, Hmph! Other than her, there was no one else in the house who would dare to be so cruel. If Cao Yinzhi coveted beauties and condescended upon this Chinese Phoenix, then at this moment, there was no one left in the Liu Steel Manor. And because of your lack of luck in the Imperial examinations, you'll never be able to make it out in your entire life.

No one would check her car as a woman of honor. Even if Zither Officer was found missing, no one would suspect her.

Xiao Yi's heart skipped a beat. He thought Cao Mo's matter was over and that the mansion would calm down. Unexpectedly, these people still refused to stop.

I've suspected Mrs. Lu, but I've never doubted her. How can a person who spends all his time chanting Buddha do such a cruel thing? Xiao Yi forced a smile, Is it Lu Family or Prince Ning's idea?

I haven't found anything yet. I only found out that this phoenix was given to me by you, Second Aunt. Lee Chengrui sneered, You don't work in the inner sect, but you seem to be from the south. You, Second Aunt, are also a virtuous and famous person. I didn't expect you to hide it so deeply.

Xiao Yi held the Chinese Phoenix in his hand. No matter how he tried, he could not imagine how she could use it to scratch Zither Officer's face, gouge out his eyes, cut off his tongue, and whip his entire body.

Xiao Yi said with difficulty, Unfortunately, we can't touch her now, the Lu surnamed is like a poison tumor, growing on a big tree like Xiao Family. If we want to cut it off, we will have to sacrifice half of our lives.

Yeah, she's been living as a widow for you, Second Uncle, for almost 10 years. Normally, she never shows her face. If it was anyone else, they wouldn't even think of her. Lee Chengrui asked with interest, Why does she hate you to this extent? Even if there were any mishaps, she wouldn't be able to escape?

Maybe it's because she hates people who are in love, especially Yinzhi and me. Maybe it's because we're too much of a hindrance to her. Xiao Yi smiled bitterly and said, That's good too. Otherwise, I don't know when she will make her move. It would be even scarier!

As long as he thought of this kind of woman, who was glaring at Cao Mo like a tiger, Xiao Yi would feel chills down his spine.

Lee Chengrui looked at Xiao Yi with slanted eyes and nodded, This King also thinks that all of you are rather annoying. It's better to separate all of you. Seeing all of you feeling sad for each other makes me feel better!

Xiao Yi's face instantly turned dark, I'll tell my cousin!

How dare you! Lee Chengrui lost his serious look from before and pulled Xiao Yi back anxiously, You're not allowed to go! If you let Wenyuan know …"

Know what? Yao Wenyuan pushed the door open and walked in curiously. When he saw Lee Chengrui grabbing Xiao Yi, he immediately left with an ambiguous look. I didn't see anything!

Xiao Yi was anxious. He pushed Lee Chengrui away and said with hatred, You are satisfied now. You will definitely tell Yinzhi. You have caused my death!

Lee Chengrui was even more anxious than Xiao Yi, This King was worried that you would implicate This King, so blame it on This King.

The two of them went out to look for Yao Wenyuan, but how could they find anyone else?

...

Yulan Courtyard

There's something wrong with my head to believe you. Cao Mo pushed Yao Wenyuan away impatiently.

This guy came all the way here to tell him that Xiao Yi and Prince Xing were close, he didn't even know how to tell a lie.

Cao Mo didn't have the time to care about him. He was busy counting the people and getting ready to start work.

Yao Wenyuan pulled Cao Mo and said, You're about to face a disaster and you don't know it?

I'm fine, where did this disaster come from? Cao Mo did not believe Yao Wenyuan's words at all.

Yao Wenyuan said hatefully, Tell me the solution to 25 gems and I'll tell you what happened to Zither Officer.

Cao Mo was stunned and asked in disbelief, Even you know about Zither Officer's matter?

Of course I know everything. You're the dumbest one, you don't even know that you've been targeted by others. If it weren't for Cousin Prince Xing sending Dark Guard to protect you, you would have already died who knows how many times. Yao Wenyuan looked at Cao Mo in disdain.

How could you possibly know this? Cao Mo frowned as he felt that something was out of his expectations.

Cousin Yi is asking Cousin Prince Xing for help. I heard about it. Yao Wenyuan said proudly.

But I don't want to know! Cao Mo turned around and pushed Yao Wenyuan away, I'm busy, move aside!

Yao Wenyuan became anxious, Do you know that Zither Officer almost leaked out the Xiao Family's defensive map because you have already become a cripple? Do you think this matter is not big?

Cao Mo turned his head around in surprise, looked at Yao Wenyuan's serious look, and swallowed back the words he wanted to ask: You're too good at bullshitting, do you think that Marquis Mansion people all eat for nothing? How can a woman steal something so important?

Yao Wenyuan saw that Cao Mo did not believe his own words, so he stood in front of him, Did Zither Officer give you a Chinese Phoenix?

That was something he accidentally dropped on the ground, okay? How did he give it to me? " Cao Mo didn't admit it, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Right now, the Chinese Phoenix is already in the hands of Cousin brother Prince Xing. Because of the jealousy and hatred from you, Second Aunt, caught him at the back of your car and then tortured him to a pulp. Yao Wenyuan said in disdain.

Are you joking? It's as if it's real. Although Cao Mo said this, he was already suspecting in his heart that the person he met last night when he came back might be Zither Officer.

Xiao Yi had been hiding it from him, perhaps because he already knew about these things.

Yao Wenyuan's face sank, You are purposely luring me to say so much? Hurry up and tell me, or else I won't tell you why you, Second Aunt, are doing this."

I know even if you didn't say so. Hubby will be back soon anyway. I asked him why he told you the same thing! Cao Mo stared at Yao Wenyuan.

Yao Wenyuan was shocked when he saw Cao Mo's face closing in on him. His heart started to beat faster and faster. In Cao Mo's eyes, there seemed to be a fire burning. Yao Wenyuan was instantly heated by Cao Mo's eyes.

Yao Wenyuan lowered his head with a flushed face and looked away. He said angrily, Your hands are already crippled, how can you still be so fierce?! Cousin is blind to like someone like you."

Yao Wenyuan walked out of the room in frustration, while walking, he turned his head and said, Be careful of that Lu guy. Although you know that Zither Officer was hurt by her, you still can't catch her. Cousin can't do anything to her, take care of yourself.

Yao Wenyuan didn't know why he had to remind Cao Mo. He clearly hated Cao Mo so much. If he was unlucky, he should be happy, but why couldn't he be happy?

CHAPTER 104 - JANUARY THUNDER

Cao Mo stomped his feet and remembered that Senior Mrs. Lu went to the Second Branch's feast.

There was Second Old Madame between the two of them, so he did not pay much attention to her. When he returned the Chinese Phoenix to Zither Officer, she glared at him absentmindedly.

Just when Cao Mo was thinking about this, Xiao Yi came back. He saw Cao Mo standing there in a daze. He held Cao Mo and asked, What happened? I just saw my cousin run out. Did he come to scare you?

I was scared, Cao Mo reprimanded, Why didn't you tell me the truth? Was it Zither Officer we met that night?

Xiao Yi frowned, I can't even differentiate between the real Zither Officer and the fake one. How do I know that person is Zither Officer?

Forget it, Cao Mo came back to his senses and pushed Xiao Yi away. His heart felt as if it was pressed down by a stone as he said, Is he hurt very badly?

Yes. I was afraid that you would be scared. I had nightmares when I saw his appearance. Do you know that I have never been so happy about my decision to hide this from you? Even if you hate me, I don't regret it. Xiao Yi held Cao Mo tightly and said.

Cao Mo explained, I feel terrible. I heard that he was secretly harmed because he wanted to help me.

It has nothing to do with you. He's alone and the one who harmed him was Second Aunt. I never thought that Second Aunt would do such a cruel thing. Xiao Yi said sadly.

When Wu Tie first found out the truth, he couldn't help but tremble. What happened to Senior Mrs. Lu made him shudder. Cao Mo had always been in the backyard and had never seen anything like it. He was probably more scared than he was.

Was that stolen by Second Aunt? Cao Mo sighed, If the truth is revealed, our whole family will be implicated right? Is Lu Family not afraid of being implicated? "

Xiao Yi was silent for a moment, What the married woman did would not affect the family, even if the Lu Family is implicated, it might not even affect the family.

No wonder she's fearless, but how did she get hold of such a thing? She usually never went out, so she should keep such things tightly guarded, right? How did she get it?

There was a sudden clap of thunder outside the window!

Cao Mo's body shook, It's only the tenth and there's already thunder?

As the saying goes, this month is the month of the thunderstorm. It seems like this year's events are going to be very bad! Xiao Yi was very worried about the Spring Festival after the new year, No matter who stole this map, Marquis Jing'an Manor will not be safe.

Cao Mo said calmly, There are so many people in this house, it's not like you're the only one. Don't think too much, the Marquis will always find a way to suppress you.

If this is related to Yutong Courtyard, Father would also be in a difficult position. Xiao Yi shook his head, The most important thing to do now is to get Second Uncle to come back. Otherwise, if our family becomes enemies and the outside world is not in chaos, we will be in chaos ourselves.

You don't plan to tell the Marquis? Cao Mo felt uneasy. He didn't understand why something happened to Xiao Yi. The first thing he thought of was how to suppress it, instead of exposing and resolving it.

Xiao Yi saw Cao Mo's worry and shook his head. If I go and say it, wouldn't I become a suspect? I'm getting more and more confused.

Cao Mo nodded, That's true. You were the one who sent him away. No one would believe it if you said that you didn't have any selfish motives. You can't even bring up the matter on the map. This is truly troublesome.

This sister of Lu Family was truly the nemesis of Xiao Family, to the point that she wouldn't be at peace even for a single day.

Cao Mo stomped his feet, Mo Hua, go, buy a Chinese Phoenix and send it to Yutong Courtyard, it must be similar to the one that Zither Officer is wearing.

Xiao Yi looked at Cao Mo's furious expression and shook his head lovingly, So childish. Do you think your method will scare Second Aunt away?

I'm not trying to scare her. I'm just giving her a reminder. Don't think that no one else knows anything. As long as she dares to do it, I will dare to say it out loud. You guys are afraid of her, but I'm not. Cao Mo ran into the yard laughing and bellowing, If you have the guts, then come at me!

...

Inside the Yutong Courtyard, Lvzhu knelt on the ground with cold sweat dripping down her forehead.

Senior Mrs. Lu glared at her coldly. Why did he run away?

His body was soft and he shed the rope. I didn't expect him to still be able to escape after being injured like that. When I went back to look, I ran into people from the Five City Military Department, but they didn't follow me. After that, I looked for him again and he was gone …

Before Lvzhu could finish her sentence, Senior Mrs. Lu threw the wooden fish over.

Then it's time to strangle him! Senior Mrs. Lu's face was pale. When she saw Cao Mo holding the Chinese Phoenix yesterday, her soul was almost gone.

It was this servant's fault. Second Madam, please spare my life! Lvzhu felt chills in her heart when she thought about Senior Mrs. Lu's ability to oppress Zither Officer yesterday.

Senior Mrs. Lu sneered, her eyes revealing a trace of ruthlessness, Now that Zither Officer is in Prince Xing's hands, we still don't know who will win. Why are you in such a hurry? Our lives are still tough!

But Eldest Young Master will definitely tell the Marquis. Lvzhu was trembling from head to toe, her heart was filled with terror. If the truth were to be revealed, she would definitely die without a burial ground.

Then shut him up! Senior Mrs. Lu took out a small porcelain bottle and said to Lvzhu, You and Qing Xue have a deep relationship. You can do this. If you do this, your family will be buried along with you!

Lvzhu looked at the small bottle and a layer of cold sweat appeared on her forehead. She received the bottle with trembling hands and grit her teeth as she channeled her Cuiyu Pavilion.

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Cuiyu Pavilion

Qing Xue sat on the porch, basking in the sun while she embroidered flowers.

Lvzhu was standing at the door with a bird cage in her hand. Yo, busy?

When Qing Xue saw Lvzhu, she immediately smiled. Why is Elder Sister here? What a rare guest.

It's not like the second wife is having fun with a bird outside. This beast can say a lot of lucky things, but the second wife thinks it's too noisy and wants me to give it to someone. I see Third Lady is depressed all day long, and this is just the perfect solution for her.

Thank you elder sister for thinking about our young miss. Qing Xue took the bird cages and hung them on the porch, then told the girls to go and get more water.

Where's Third Lady?

I've been copying the scriptures in the house for the past month and a half, and I've been bored to death. Miss won't go anywhere. Sigh, I think it's better to just follow Eldest Young Madame's lead. There aren't so many rules! Qing Xue picked up the embroidery crumble and continued her nymphomaniac.

It's fine if you're not in Yulan Courtyard, but Eldest Young Madame has fallen for a show. I heard that she was staring at him in front of Eldest Young Master.

Elder sister, I'm still busy. Third Lady should call me Mo Li soon. Qing Xue's tone was filled with dissatisfaction.

Lvzhu laughed coldly, I know you came from the Yulan Courtyard, and are always thinking about your old master. It's a pity, you've been in the Cuiyu Pavilion for so long, has anyone ever come to see you, or do I have to ask you a few questions? I just said a few casual words, yet you are still so afraid. Could it be that you are afraid that I would have the heart to harm you?"

CHAPTER 105 - THE GROUNDHOG

Qing Xue smiled faintly, Sister has misunderstood me, I know Eldest Young Madame's personality very well, he always hangs on his face. Since he was able to watch that movie, then that person must be special, there's no need to make such a big fuss over nothing. Let's just tell it to others, but I won't listen to what you have to say here.

Lvzhu choked back at Qing Xue's retort, "Good, you are a loyal person. I want to