Splendid Twins

Chapter 112 Revenge

The Duke of Zhenguo picked up the tea and took a sip. When he put it down, there was a noise. The noise in the room suddenly stopped and everyone stopped talking and laughing.

"Okay, let's all get down."

Everyone stood up and left with tact. Zhou Wan was also about to leave, but unexpectedly, the Duke of Zhenguo looked at her and said:

"You stay."

Zhou Wan glanced at the Duke's wife who looked worried, and stood there expressionlessly.

When there were only three people left in the room, the Duke of Zhenguo said in a deep voice:

"Do you know that you have caused a big disaster today?"

Zhou Wan knew that this was a matter of settling scores, and she suppressed her unhappiness and replied:

"My daughter knows she is wrong."

"You are now a concubine for sure. I will punish you according to the family rules. It is not in accordance with etiquette. After you get married, it is better for you to come back less often!"

"Father doesn't recognize me anymore?"

"Grandma, did you hear everything?"

Zhou Wan spoke in a shrill voice with tears in her eyes.

The old lady held the cup and ignored it, just blew gently on the floating tea leaves. Her body was like duckweed, and without roots, she would never have stability and happiness.

"From today on, stay in the courtyard and wait until the prince gets married before you get married!"

"What? Grandmother, have you forgotten that I, your granddaughter, am the concubine of Prince Li? How can my marriage be delayed?"

The old lady was so angry that she laughed. In her old age, this was the first time she was contradicted by a junior!

"If you know what's good for you, I will prepare the betrothal gifts according to the arrangement of the Duke's mansion's legitimate daughter. In addition to your status as a concubine, I will subsidize you 20% privately. If you continue to act wildly, you will be married off as the Duke's mansion's adopted daughter!"

"Get off!"

As soon as the Duke of Zhenguo opened his mouth, his tone was so majestic that Zhou Wan was frightened from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes turned red and she walked out with a look of extreme grievance.

The old lady closed her eyes, her expression extremely cold and hard:

"Is there any news about Changqing?"

"Yes, a letter sent specially by Ling Feng."

"That's good, I'm relieved."

The old lady let out a sigh of relief and her complexion improved a lot.

"Mother, I'm sorry to have troubled you. This evil creature is really infuriating."

The Duke of Zhenguo said softly that if it were in the past, he would have taught her a lesson, but now that the imperial decree had been issued, the Duke's Mansion could not make a fool of itself again...

"Just treat it as a pet cat or dog and send it away. There's no point in making yourself unhappy."

"Son has things to do, mother, please take a rest."

"Go ahead, send someone to tell me if there's anything."

In the afternoon, the sun gradually rises, the sky becomes blue and deep, the sunlight shines on the green leaves, making them sparkle, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers mixed with the scent of soil, which makes people intoxicated.

When Zhou Wan came out, she met Zhou Ying on the path. It seemed that she was waiting for her!

"Sister Wan is such a powerful person."

"I do not understand what you're saying."

"You know what I mean, you are really..."

Zhou Ying walked a few steps closer to Zhou Wan's ear, her red lips slightly parted:

"Despicable!"

When Zhou Wan heard this, she raised her hand and slapped him, saying in a ruthless tone:

"How dare you insult me!"

Zhou Ying stretched out her hand to block it, but pretended to be aggrieved:

"Sister, why are you so angry? I'm just telling you the truth!"

"Little bitch, I am now the concubine of the king's palace. How dare you, a servant girl, provoke me?"

Zhou Wan was so angry that she whispered viciously:

"I'm waiting for the day when you are ruined and disgraced, to see who is the bitch!"

Zhou Ying's eyes flickered to the side and she lowered her head slightly to hide the smile in her eyes.

Seeing that she stopped talking, Zhou Wan snorted coldly and left with a flick of her sleeves.

Zhou Yan saw everything through the trees. He had a good understanding of Zhou Wan's character. No wonder his father expressed so much dissatisfaction in his words.

Zhou Ying took out the note in her hand and sneered:

Si Yao!

Her maid just brought her the news that someone invited her to have a face-to-face chat, saying that they had accidentally obtained some famous calligraphy and paintings and wanted her to appreciate them.

Does she look like a fool?

Since she wants to harm others, don't blame her for doing it!

"How many people do you want to borrow?"

Zhou Yan had just returned to the room when a servant came in with a message.

"Sister Ying, what do you want to do?"

"He said he was going out to meet some friends and wanted to borrow a few people from you."

Zhou Yan was silent. What kind of friend needed such an arrangement...

Thinking back to the scene I just saw, I decided to just give it to her.

Zhou Ying went out in a sedan chair and arrived at the place where Si Yao had asked her to meet, Xinyang Tower.

This place is indeed a gathering place for students and talented ladies from the capital. There is no distinction between men and women here, only the depth of talent and learning is considered. There are works by literary masters as well as inferior doggerel.

Si Yao had been waiting here for a long time, his face showing a hint of impatience. This plan was conspired by him and Zhou Wan. If the girl had not been out a few days ago, he would have gotten what he wanted long ago.

Zhou Ying drew aside the curtain and looked around carefully. The street was bustling with people coming and going.

"Let's go and wait in front."

The weather in April is like a child's face, sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy, changing rapidly.

After a while, a fine drizzle came like a veil, and the drizzle was as fine as silk, gently falling, covering the earth in a hazy and poetic atmosphere.

People on the street were hurrying. Si Yao opened the window and looked at the people outside holding umbrellas to avoid the rain. A flash of unwillingness passed through his eyes. In such weather, the girl would probably not leave the house!

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and there was almost no one on the street. Si Yao ordered a few plates of snacks and fruits, sat by the window, and admired the waterfall-like rain outside.

It was not until the evening when Xinyang Tower was about to close, and Si Yao had to pay and check out. He had specially booked the most luxurious room in Xinyang Tower for today.

He poured out all the tea on the table before leaving. He had been living on the banknotes given by Zhou Wan these days, and he was not thrifty when it came to spending money. He was generous and spent money lavishly.

What's more, some good stuff was added to the teapot...

After Si Yao came out, he went straight to the house he rented. He was planning something in his mind all the way. Zhou Wan sent someone to tell him that the girl was back and asked him to find a chance to ask her out.

Today's weather is not good, so let's wait a few more days...

As he was walking, a group of people appeared from nowhere and started kicking and beating him. He had no chance to call for help because this was a hidden corner.

"Help me..."

"Who are you? Ah, you..."

"Please spare me, I have money, I really have money..."

Those men ignored Si Yao's pleas for mercy and became more and more brutal.

"Who are you? I want to report to the authorities! I want to report..."

"Bang!"

"what!!!"

Si Yao's leg was broken by one of the men with a stick. Then, with horror in his eyes, the man came straight over and broke his arm!

He was instantly in excruciating pain, the rain fell mercilessly on his twisted face, and he couldn't figure out who he had offended.

When the group saw Si Yao curled up and not moving, they looked at each other and left immediately.

Zhou Ying sneered when she found out:

"If you dare to ruin someone's reputation, you must be prepared to be retaliated against!"

Si Yao fainted from the pain, his body covered in mud. He just lay there in the rain, no one cared...