The Xu family's compound was in a complete mess, with signs of smashing and vandalism everywhere.
Shen Haiyan's gaze swept across the scene, and his worry for his younger sister's safety grew. Yan Mingli followed closely behind him, not daring to even breathe loudly. He secretly regretted bringing Baozhu here. If something happened... No, it couldn't be. Baozhu would surely be fine.
"You guys go search over there. Mingli and I will go to the front. General, please lead your men to search the backyard," Shen Haiyan quickly divided the Xu family compound into three areas and sent people to search separately.
Meanwhile, Shen Baozhu and Xu Yutang, the ones on Shen Haiyan and Yan Mingli's minds, were having something to eat in the Xu family's kitchen.
Shen Baozhu handed a pastry to Xu Yutang. "Sister Yutang, eat more. Eat back what's supposed to be mine!"
The Dragon King: [Hahaha, has this been tested for poison?]
After beating up all the Xu family members, Shen Baozhu felt hungry. But Xu Yutang didn't trust the food in the Xu family. So she tied up the three Xu family ancestors and grandchildren in the kitchen to use them as poison testers.
Xu Yutang crushed the pastry, picked a little bit, and stuffed it into Xu Yusong's mouth. Only after seeing that he was fine did she start to eat it with confidence.
Among the three Xu family members, Xu Yusong was the youngest and the most arrogant. Being constantly humiliated by the younger sister he looked down upon had already stretched the nerve in his mind to the limit. Now being used as a poison tester by Xu Yutang, he couldn't bear it any longer.
Suddenly, Xu Yusong burst out laughing at Xu Yutang. "Hahaha, Xu Yutang, even if you step on my head, so what? Don't you always miss that stinky maid Xiaotao? Do you know why Mother didn't let you bring Xiaotao with you?
"Xiaotao is already dead!"
Xu Yutang stopped what she was doing. Her red - rimmed eyes stared at Xu Yusong, and she said word by word, "You're talking nonsense."
"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you know it in your heart. When you got engaged to Chen Liang, the family decided that you would settle in the capital with Chen Liang, which meant you would never go back. As your personal maid, what use did the Xu family have for Xiaotao? Since she was of no use, why did they stop you from bringing her to the capital?
"Because she's already dead!"
Xu Yusong was very satisfied with Xu Yutang's reaction, and he became even more complacent.
"Villain! Shut up quickly!" Xu Zeyuan noticed that Xu Yutang's mood was off. Even though he was very dissatisfied with this grandson, he still kicked him with all his might, hoping that he would stop provoking Xu Yutang.
Unfortunately, Xu Yusong didn't understand Xu Zeyuan's good intentions and continued to mock Xu Yutang.
As the grandson of a prefect and enjoying all the resources of the Xu family, Xu Yusong couldn't even pass the imperial examination to become a scholar. It wasn't just because he was stupid but also because he was obsessed with beauty. Relying on his grandmother's spoiling, he took many concubines and maids.
Xu Yusong had never paid attention to this younger sister. But on the day Xu Yutang got engaged to Chen Liang, he suddenly noticed that Xiaotao, who was beside Xu Yutang, was very cute. She had round eyes, a round face, and a lovely dimple when she smiled.
A few days before the Xu family set off, Xu Yusong tried to force himself on Xiaotao but failed. In the struggle, he accidentally strangled Xiaotao to death. That was the reason why the Xu family insisted on separating Xu Yutang and Xiaotao.
"You're talking nonsense!" Xu Yutang couldn't accept this fact. She looked at her father and Xu Zeyuan. "Say something! He's talking nonsense!"
"Xiaotao is my maid. How could an older brother have his eyes on his younger sister's maid? Didn't you always talk about the three obediences and four virtues, propriety and shame?
"Where's Xu Yusong's propriety and shame?"
Although Xu Zeyuan thought that a maid was nothing, seeing Xu Yutang almost go crazy, he still averted his eyes. But Xu's father said confidently, "A mere maid. If your older brother likes her, just give her to him. What are you making a fuss about!"
The Dragon King was so angry that he frantically typed subtitles, but because the words were too intense, he couldn't send them out.
Finally, all his words turned into one sentence: [This man will get his comeuppance!]
Suddenly, Shen Baozhu asked, "Have you strangled many people?"
"The way you said you strangled Xiaotao is as calm as when I steal pastries."
Xu Zeyuan seemed to be awakened and looked at Xu Yusong in shock. But Xu's father still defended Xu Yusong. "You're just a child. Don't talk nonsense!"
With his father's support, Xu Yusong didn't care. Naturally, Shen Baozhu wanted to help Xu Yutang. "Big brother said an eye for an eye. Since he killed Xiaotao, Sister Yutang can just kill him."
Xu Yutang suddenly had an epiphany. Yes, an eye for an eye. If she killed Xu Yusong, Xiaotao would surely be happy.
At first, Xu Yusong didn't take it seriously. It wasn't until Xu Yutang's hands wrapped around his neck and the feeling of suffocation came that he realized Xu Yutang was serious. He struggled desperately and even tried to appeal to their sibling relationship, but it was all in vain.
"Xu Yutang, Baozhu!"
Yan Mingli somehow found his way to the kitchen and was the first to spot Xu Yutang and Shen Baozhu.
When he saw Xu Yutang's appearance, Yan Mingli was shocked. "Yu, Yutang? Are you okay?"
Her lotus - pink long dress was tattered, her hair was in a mess, her arms and back were scratched, her cheeks were swollen, and her eyes were bloodshot. It was obvious that she had been severely bullied.
As for the injuries of the three Xu family members, Yan Mingli chose to ignore them.
Hearing Yan Mingli's voice, Xu Yutang tightened her grip. She was afraid that Yan Mingli would stop her.
Not getting a response from Xu Yutang, Yan Mingli looked at Shen Baozhu. "Baozhu, what's wrong with Yutang?"
Shen Baozhu whispered, "Xiaotao was strangled to death by the bad guy. Sister Yutang is making the bad guy pay with his life."
"Oh, pay with his life. Pay with his life?" Yan Mingli's tone suddenly rose. "How can you do such a thing in front of Baozhu? At least cover Baozhu's eyes!"
"Baozhu, be a good girl. Cover your ears. I'll cover your eyes... Yutang, hurry up!"
Yan Mingli muttered, "If I had known you guys were causing such a ruckus in the Xu family, I would have stopped the imperial guards. Otherwise, now we have to be careful not to let them find out."
Lin Yu: [Yan Mingli is really nice. He's protecting Yutang.]
Xu Yutang weakly dropped her hands. The moment she heard the news of Xiaotao's death, her heart was already dead. What was the use of killing Xu Yusong now? Xiaotao was still dead.
Shen Haiyan, who went to search another room, didn't wait for Yan Mingli. He came looking for them and saw Shen Baozhu and Xu Yutang. First, he checked Shen Baozhu all over, then he looked at Xu Yutang. Seeing her miserable appearance, he couldn't help but frown.
His gaze fell on the mark on Xu Yusong's neck. Shen Haiyan assumed that Xu Yutang wanted to strangle this man but didn't have enough strength.
So, Shen Haiyan asked considerately, "Do you want me to help you strangle him?"
The Dragon King: [Among the three cute brothers, I like this one the most!]
Xu Yutang didn't say a word. She just slowly shook her head, then hugged her knees with both hands and buried her head in her legs and cried.
Shen Baozhu felt heart - ache. She tugged at Shen Haiyan. "Third brother, the bad guy killed Xiaotao. Can Baozhu help strangle the bad guy?"
"No!" Shen Haiyan's face changed, and he quickly hugged Shen Baozhu tightly.