Because the situation was in a stalemate, Ruan Ruizhong was not the only one who needed other things to ease the tension. They needed it even more. It was unfilial of them to force their father-in-law. They were just relying on the fact that the Ruan family was a family of etiquette and their father-in-law was the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. They wanted to save face and would not do too much. If the daughters-in-law of the Ruan family collectively "had an accident", the reputation of the Ruan family, which was at the heart of the storm, would be completely ruined. Ruan Ruizhong might even have to retire early.
However, their actions had already offended all the men of the Ruan family.
The Ruan family's reputation was now so bad that the impact was too great. Even the grandmothers of the Ruan family who had married out used to visit their parents' home every now and then, but now it seemed that they had not seen them for a long time. Although Ruan Ruizhong was still the Grand Secretary, he was already showing signs of decline. There was also the Minister of Personnel Affairs who was like fire and water with him. The help he could give in the imperial court was rapidly decreasing. Everyone was sensible. Who would want to help a person who was tainted with dirty water and was becoming more and more unreliable?
For the sake of the children, they wanted to split the family and reduce this impact. What was wrong with that? However, neither their husband nor their son supported them. Their mother (grandmother) and sister (aunt) were such good people. It was fine if outsiders slandered them, but their own family members were hindering them at this time. It was simply unreasonable.
Words of reprimand and heart-wrenching made them feel so much pain that they wished they were dead.
Look, this was the ability of that woman. Because she could give these old and young masters what they wanted the most, whether it was money, connections, or even official positions. Regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate, if they were rejected by their father-in-law, as long as they came to her, they would basically be satisfied. The most terrifying thing was that in order to keep them in suspense and control their greed, other than money, the benefits they received were basically small favors. However, she could make them not complain at all and even be deeply grateful. Moreover, moreover … the mother-in-law and husband were acting intimately. They did not dare to say anything when they "bumped into" it, but were provoked by the mother-in-law. This was the truth of the "harmony" of the Ruan family. The daughters-in-law of the grandchildren were better off. They were simply a pool of bitter water in their hearts. They knew what was going on, but they could not find anything that could be used against her. There was probably no sisters-in-law who could be more harmonious than them, because their enemies were the same, but the other side was like a mountain, unshakable.
They wanted to use this opportunity to change the predicament of being completely in the palm of someone else's hand. However, without the support of a man, they huddled together tightly. As time passed, they seemed isolated and helpless, especially when they met the woman's sinister gaze. She wouldn't do anything to them now, but after that … their hearts couldn't help but tremble. Even if they threatened to kill themselves, they knew that the chances of success were not high. However, they had no other choice, really no other way.
Even if she had staked everything on this one throw, she could not hold on anymore. If her father-in-law's benevolence was gone, they would be completely finished.
Therefore, when the things were carried in, they stood aside.
Ruan Ruizhong ordered someone to open it.
"Master, don't be in a hurry," Madame Ruan spoke out to stop him. "First, ask who sent it and what it is. Now is an eventful time …" With a bit of melancholy and lamentation.
Ruan Ruizhong was startled and understood her meaning. His face became serious. If they received something that they should not have received at this time, it could be fatal. Moreover, to send things to the Ruan family now, they either wanted to take advantage of the situation or had bad intentions. "Who sent it? Where is the name card?"
"Master, the other party did not leave a name card."
"Bastard, daring to accept things without a name card. Where is the person who sent it? Has he also left?"
"Master, I also asked someone to stop them, but they could not. Moreover, the other party also said that it was best to quickly carry it in and hand it to Madame Ruan. It would not be good if outsiders saw it. I really can't do anything."
Ruan Ruizhong's gaze froze. This clearly told them that this thing was not a good thing. He looked back at his wife with a puzzled expression. The other party also had a puzzled expression. In fact, he did not know. Knowing that it was for her, Madame Ruan's heart became more and more uneasy.
"Master, why don't we carry it out first?" There were too many people present. If it was really something bad, it would not be easy to deal with it.
Ruan Ruizhong nodded. "Carry it to the backyard."
The two people from before were about to go forward and tie the rope again. Suddenly, a person rushed out from the side and pushed the box back. After the originally unlocked wooden box was overturned, the lid naturally opened and two or three things rolled out. There was a moment of silence. "Ah —" Terrified screams rose one after another. The people nearby immediately fled in all directions. Ruan Ruizhong also took three steps back, his face pale.
Previously, when they were on the road, the three heads that appeared on Ruan Fangfei's carriage, other than the mother and daughter, the rest of the Ruan family only knew that such a thing had appeared before. They had never seen it clearly. Now that the number had doubled, the impact was no small matter.
Madame Ruan's face was also deathly pale and her legs were weak. Half of it was fake, and the other half was real. The so-called real was not because she was afraid of these heads, but because she knew who these heads belonged to even without confirmation.
She should have thought of it. Since they could plot against Fangfei there, they might have left a backup plan. What was she thinking at that time? They were just a group of lowly people. If they were killed, then so be it. Would the other party save them? Why did she not think that the other party might not save people, but would kill people? Kill her people! With the example of the three people on the road, the other party obviously knew the situation around her. How could she be so stupid?
Because she had to hide herself well, many things were tied up. She cultivated these people and secretly placed them in various parts of the Ruan family. It could be said that she had put in a lot of effort. In the end, she lost nine people so easily. While she was distressed, she also had a deep fear. She always had a kind of fear that everything about her was under the other party's eyes. The other party knew about the people around her. Then, did the other party know about the things she did?
Ruan Ruizhong saw his wife on the verge of collapse. He thought of a few days ago for Fangfei. She was clearly frightened but forced herself to hold on. These days, her spirit had been weak. If it happened again, he did not know what would happen. He hurriedly covered her eyes. "Come, where the hell are they? Clean up and get these filthy things away!" Ruan Ruizhong roared.
Two servants hurriedly came in, trembling as they picked up the head and threw it into the wooden box. However, if one looked closely, they would find that the eyes of these two people were calm. They were not facing a terrifying and ferocious head, but a very normal thing. Moreover, the two people were only trembling with their hands, but their feet were firm and strong. However, no one would pay attention to this in the current situation.
The wooden box was covered. Even so, no one dared to approach it.
Ruan Ruizhong took a few breaths. "Come, immediately send people out to search. See if the person who sent these things is still here. If found, quietly follow and determine where the other party is staying." Now, it was confirmed that the people who repeatedly targeted the Ruan family came from the capital. They did not find out before, but this time, they absolutely could not let them go. Although the possibility of finding them now was zero, but … "Prepare a sedan." Le Chengdi empathized with him and let him rest for a few more days. However, he could not sit still anymore. If this continued, before he fell, the family would be disbanded. "If Madame still has energy, send people to check if the family is missing. If not, go back and rest. I won't force you."
"Master, where are you going?" Madame Ruan held him tightly as if it could give her a sense of security.
Ruan Ruizhong patted her hand. "I am going to meet the emperor. The other party is so rampant. Since I have seen them, I must find the mastermind behind them. Otherwise, our family will not have a peaceful day."
Madame Ruan's lips moved. She was very clear that the other party dared to brazenly "send things" to their door and did not keep them on the spot. Afterwards, there was no hope of catching them. In the end, she did not say anything to dissuade them because there was no reason to stop them. What she was most worried about now was how much the other party knew about her. If it was only on the surface, then it was fine. If …
Everyone retreated. There was only a wooden box with six heads left in the hall.
This kind of thing appeared again and again. Many of the masters and servants in the Ruan family were abnormally terrified. First, it appeared in the daughter's carriage. Now, it named the mother. It was as if the mother and daughter were the source of all this. When they saw Madame Ruan, they could not help but step back. It was as if there was something dirty on her body that would contaminate them. The next one who would be sent the heads would be them.
Madame Ruan's face was full of anger. She had never seen her like this. Her stepson, who originally wanted to comfort her, subconsciously stepped back. She knew that she was in a mess and somewhat out of control. She hurriedly restrained her emotions. Her face was pale and weak. She looked very haggard. She glanced at them and paused for a moment on the "daughter-in-law" who had pushed the box. "Go back and rest. Restrain the children. The servants, beat them if necessary. Don't let them scare the children with their big mouths."
It did not matter whether what they saw was an illusion or not. At this time, no one stayed. Whether some couples would quarrel or even fight after returning, no one cared.
Madame Ruan ordered people to investigate. She knew in her heart, but she still had to put on an act.
After sending everyone away, Madame Ruan stood outside the door and looked at the wooden box in the room. Her gaze was deep. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she saw her daughter walking over like a ghost. "Fangfei, why are you not resting? What are you doing here?"
Ruan Fangfei stood beside her and looked into the room. "Heads? Same as last time? "
"What heads? Who are you listening to? Fangfei, come back with mother. Mother is a bit tired and wants to rest. "
Ruan Fangfei avoided her hand and stepped over the threshold. She walked in and reached out to open the box.
"Fangfei …" Her mother hurriedly pulled her. "Be good. Go back with mother."
Ruan Fangfei stared at her mother. Her eyes were like stagnant water. Then, Madame Ruan let go. Ruan Fangfei opened the box and saw the familiar ferocious and terrifying face. Her face instantly lost its color. However, she firmly did not move her gaze away. She even slowly bent down and trembled as she reached out her hand …
Madame Ruan watched from the side. She clenched her handkerchief but did not stop her.
https://www.biqkan.com/11/11807/6653193.html
Chapter error. Click here to report (no registration required). We will deal with it as soon as possible. After reporting, please wait patiently and refresh the page.
Please remember the domain name of this book: www.biqkan.com. Biqkan.Com Biqkan.Com Mobile Version Reading Website: m.biqkan.com
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
