At this critical moment, an arrow flew out and hit the black-clothed person.
The black-clothed person hit by the arrow fell to the ground, eyes full of disbelief.
Why… was he the one who lost?
Shen Huaizhou rushed to Song Ci's side, eyes full of urgency: “Little Sister, are you alright?”
“I'm fine, thanks to Guard Geng's vigilance.”
“If Miss Song hadn't been calm enough, I would have shot off target.” Guard Geng's palm was still sweating; if Song Ci had moved even slightly, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
“Guard Geng, there's no need to be modest. I was able to survive thanks to you.”
Just now, Song Ci thought she was going to die again.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, Guard Geng shot an arrow.
Song Ci was safe, and everyone finally had time to look at the culprit.
A group of yamen runners had subdued the person. The black-clothed person, ignoring the arrow in his chest, roared unwillingly.
“Let me go!”
“Tear off his mask and see if he's a man or a ghost.”
“It's the Heir.”
The yamen runner tore off the black-clothed person's mask, revealing a not-too-handsome face.
Song Ci frowned, a bit familiar.
Shen Huaizhou questioned sternly.
“Who are you, and why did you attack Miss Song?”
The black-clothed person snorted coldly and turned his head away.
“Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit.” Shen Huaizhou sneered and gave Guard Geng a look.
Guard Geng immediately understood, stepped forward, whispered a few words to the yamen runner, and slipped him a silver ingot.
The yamen runner handed the person over to him and even thoughtfully closed the courtyard gate.
In the abandoned house, only a few people remained. Shen
The man saw that they were all Shen Huaizhou and Song Ci's people, and panicked.
“What do you want to do?”
Song Ci smiled faintly without speaking.
Guard Geng pulled the person aside and gave him a 'proper greeting', and when he returned, it was half a quarter of an hour later.
“Reporting to the Heir, that person's surname is Zhao, given name Cheng.”
“Zhao Cheng? Song Qianqian's younger brother?”
“Little Sister, do you know him?”
Shen Huaizhou looked at Song Ci.
Song Ci nodded. She didn't know him, the original owner did.
In her previous life, after Song Qianqian became the Crown Prince's Consort, the Zhao family rose with her. Zhao Cheng was Song Qianqian's younger brother; the siblings had a close bond, and he was promoted to the Jingwu Guard.
To vent his sister's anger, Zhao Cheng kidnapped the original body and threw her into a mass grave.
The original body was scared into a mental breakdown.
Zhao Cheng caused her a deep psychological shadow; no wonder she found him familiar just now.
Another enemy.
Today, it's like poking a nest.
Song Ci also didn't expect that she would encounter Zhao Cheng so early in this lifetime.
“You want to kill me?”
“Song Ci, what are you saying such sarcastic words? You harmed my sister and caused my father to go to jail. I want revenge.”
“Revenge?”
Song Ci was speechless. Are you sure you're not just delivering food?
Zhao Cheng snorted coldly.
“Winner takes all, whether to fight or punish, as you wish.”
Song Ci sneered: “Guard Geng, didn't you hear? Young Master Zhao is asking for a beating. Don't be polite, just don't hit his face.”
“Miss Song, rest assured.”
“What are you doing! Using private torture is against the law!” Zhao Cheng struggled and shouted.
“You dare to commit murder, and now you try to scare me with the law? If I don't beat you into a sieve today, I don't have the surname Shen!”
Shen Huaizhou grabbed Zhao Cheng by the collar, wishing he could tear this guy limb from limb.
Guard Geng, quick-eyed and quick-handed, covered Zhao Cheng's mouth and started hitting him.
One punch, two punches...
Each punch landed on flesh, mixed with Zhao Cheng's wails, which sounded especially eerie in the abandoned house.
In just a moment, Zhao Cheng was beaten black and blue, but there was not a single injury on his face.
Shen Huaizhou smiled contentedly.
“Feeling comfortable now!”
“Guard Geng, send the person to the dungeon to reunite with Master Zhao and his son.”
Guard Geng swiftly dragged the person out.
Song Ci clicked her tongue.
“Strike at the heart, Eldest Brother, you are ruthless.”
“Likewise, if it weren't for your cleverness in sending someone to find the Jingzhao Yin in advance, there would have been trouble later.”
“The Zhao family should be subdued now. As the saying goes, it's not the bad guys racking their brains that you fear, but the fools having a sudden bright idea. If Zhao Cheng hadn't courted death, he wouldn't die.”
“Falling into the hands of the Jingzhao Yin, the Zhao father and son will at least lose a layer of skin. Let's see if Song Qianqian dares to scheme against you.”
“Without the Zhao family, I wonder what waves she can still stir up.”
“Fight as we may, nothing is more important than your life.”
“I will definitely cherish my life.”
A warm current surged in Song Ci's heart. In this world, no one is as reliable as family.
“It's getting late, I should return to the mansion.”
“I'll have Guard Geng escort you, to avoid any more trouble.”
“Eldest Brother, take care.”
“Stay in touch.”
Shen Huaizhou waved his hand, determined to find a guard for Song Ci.
Song Ci set off on her return journey, leaning tiredly inside the carriage.
Amber: “Eldest Miss, have a cup of tea to calm your nerves.”
After a sip of tea, Song Ci's mood improved a lot.
Amber's eyes sparkled.
“Miss, you were so amazing today.”
Watching the little maid's admiring gaze, Song Ci smiled: “Really?”
Mm hm.
Amber nodded repeatedly.
“I was almost scared to death just now. Thanks to the Eldest Miss's calm composure, just like a great general in the opera, strategizing and winning... what was it? Oh, look at my stupid brain.”
“Decisive victory miles away.”
A glint of slyness flashed in Song Ci's eyes: “If you know how to praise, praise more. I love to hear it.”
Amber understood immediately and started praising.
After praising Song Ci, Amber also complained about Song Qianqian.
“Eldest Miss, the Zhao family harmed you like this, it must be the Second Young Lady's instigation. When you go back, ask the Madam to make a decision for you and teach the Second Young Lady a lesson.”
“No need.”
Song Ci had no intention of tattling.
She always believed in taking revenge herself; only the useless go to their parents.
Besides, if Song Qianqian cries, Madam Fang may not necessarily help her.
In her previous life, the original body suffered enough losses, so in this life, she would rather have her soul scatter than experience another lifetime.
Amber looked at her with heartache.
Her jealousy and hatred for Song Qianqian deepened even more.
If it weren't for the Second Young Lady, the Eldest Miss wouldn't be so sad.
When the mistress and servant returned to the mansion, it was already early You Shi.
Inside Listening Bamboo Pavilion, the lights were brightly lit.
At the entrance, Cui Zhu was pacing anxiously back and forth.
“Cui Zhu...”
“Eldest Miss, you're finally back. I was so worried I almost died.”
Song Ci frowned: “What happened?”
“The Eldest Young Master has returned to the mansion. The Marquis is holding a banquet in the front hall. All the masters from the different courtyards are present, except... you.”
Song Ci's heart stirred. Her elder brother was back?
“I'll go change clothes. Amber, you accompany me.”
“Miss... will something happen?”
“Don't panic. It's just a normal family banquet. What could happen?”
“That's true, but the Second Young Lady is no pushover. I'm afraid she will cause you trouble.”
“If she is courting death, I will make her regret it.”
Song Ci's smile faded, and a cold gleam flashed in her eyes.
She would make Song Qianqian shut up.
By the time Song Ci arrived at the banquet, bursts of laughter and cheerful voices were coming from the hall.
“The Eldest Miss has arrived...”
As the announcement fell, the atmosphere inside the room suddenly froze.
Dead silence.
When Song Ci walked in, everyone's gaze turned to her in unison.
There were gazes of astonishment, curiosity, and sarcasm...
Bam!
The Old Madam slammed the teacup in her hand heavily onto the table.
With stern words and a harsh expression.
“Song Ci, you are so presumptuous. Why are you late again today? Did you fall into the water again?”
“Eldest Miss, you have no manners. Why don't you apologize to your grandmother quickly?”
Madam Li's face was full of sarcasm.
Madam Liu smiled and echoed: “Perhaps the Eldest Miss was delayed by something important. Sister-in-law, what do you think?”
Although the words were directed at Song Ci, the spearhead was aimed at Madam Fang.
Song Ci was speechless. They are fighting again.
This whole family are fighting cocks.
Madam Fang frowned and remained silent, as if she hadn't heard.
Song Qianqian, however, took over the conversation.
“Sister, you came back so late, making everyone worry. Could it be that you went to meet your lover?”
Song Qianqian had an innocent expression. The speaker might be careless, but the listener took it seriously.
Everyone present changed their expressions.
Song Ci's eyes grew stern.
Song Qianqian was trying to push her into the center of controversy?
Indeed, she's causing trouble again...
Once she tells her about the fate of the Zhao father and son, wonder if she can still laugh?
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