In late July, the jujubes are red, the grapes are purple, and vendors sell their goods along the streets. The sound of autumn is heard, and the sound is desolate. Those who are depressed and melancholy can't help but feel the feeling of age. In the early morning, Hongwen sat lazily in front of the window, applying powder to her face. Because my wife returned home, she had something in her mind and was thinking about going to apologize to Lu'er, but she couldn't help but hesitated for several days. "We can't put it off any longer today. God knows if that bitch Lu'er can't help but tell the truth. Alas! I can only regret that Xilan was pinched by others." Hongwen sighed helplessly. Xilan's hair and face were not combed outside the window. Washing, splashing water. Suddenly, several people walked in from the outside, and the leader was Lu'er. Hongwen's expression suddenly became unnatural, and she saw them saying a few words around Xilan, and the copper basin fell to the ground with a clang. "Not good!" Hongwen's expression changed, she hurriedly got up, put on her coat and walked out, not wanting everyone to disappear. She hurriedly and slowly caught up to the upper room, and was surprised to see that the entire outer hall was full of people. Hongwen glanced at Xilan, whose face was red and white, frightened and overwhelmed, put on a smile and went in to ask for breakfast. install. Du Qianqian here knew that she was worried about the pursuer, so she said slowly: "I asked Xilan to ask a few words, and I was about to ask you to come and listen. Sit down." "Yes." Hongwen felt relieved a little, What does the wife want to ask? It¡¯s strange. As soon as she sat down, Du Qianqian suddenly darkened her face and said sternly to Xilan: "You entered the house at the age of eleven. It has been three or four years now. You should know the rules of the house. You have always been inside and outside. Family members, male and female, are not allowed to talk to each other in private unless they have something to say, and they are not allowed to flirt with each other. Don't you know that any servant who has been hardworking and decent in the house for many years will be expelled immediately if he is found guilty of this disease?" "It's over. All trembled. Xilan's eyes darkened, and she whispered shiveringly: "I know this." Du Qianqian sneered: "What you did a few days ago was very good, very good! You thought I didn't know what was going on in the house if I wasn't at home. Don¡¯t you know that I am outside and my heart is in the house, and you are the most worried about me? How many people have I ordered to keep an eye on you, openly and secretly? Tell me, if you can honestly confess today, I can save your face and not call you master. I know; if you dare to hide even a word, I will have you beaten to death immediately." Xilan, who had evil intentions, was questioned by his wife, as if a thunderbolt was struck in the air, and she was completely stunned. Lu'er was waiting for the girls in the first class, standing behind his wife with smiles on their faces, watching her gloating about her misfortune, which made her blush with shame and wish she could crawl into a crack in the stone. Could it be that someone else exposed it? Hongwen, who wanted to strangle Lu'er to death, started to murmur. She had already guessed that it was most likely what happened, because Aunt Shen promised to help her stabilize Lu'er and Xiang'er, so Even if other girls are stirring up trouble, they are nothing like Lu'er who has witnessed it with her own eyes. How can Madam know the details? But looking at Du Qianqian's fierce reaction at this moment, it is clear that she knows everything, and Xilan is not allowed to distinguish, so I Could it be that my wife also knew about the incident? Thinking of this, in front of so many people, Hongwen was even more embarrassed than Xilan. She couldn't help but look ashen and regretted that she shouldn't have taken the liberty to follow here. It was clearly a self-surrender. The net seemed to be on fire under my buttocks, and I felt like I was sitting on pins and needles. She was a person with not much wealth. Du Qianqian looked at her trembling pitiful appearance, smiled coldly, and turned to ask Xilan: "Why don't you do it quickly! Do you have other ideas? You want to use strong words and bully things? Can't you do it again?" Otherwise, you still want to blame others?" Xilan, whose face was as pale as paper, was completely disheartened. She knew that she couldn't escape today no matter what, so she knelt on the ground and said miserably: "This slave deserves to die. I was confused for a moment. I just asked for my wife's grace. I will give you a stick. There is no resentment in beating this servant to death. If my wife insists on asking anything, this slave will admit that it is true and has nothing to do with anyone else.¡± Xilan, who was determined to die, was unwilling to betray her grandmother. Hongwen cried loudly on the ground, and Hongwen's eyes immediately turned red. Du Qianqian didn't expect her to be so fierce. She secretly said that Aunt Shen had guessed it. If she pressed the question urgently, it would be related to their lives. It is true to say that Du Qianqian is a well-known good person in the capital, but in terms of internal affairs of the house, due to several big losses due to his soft-heartedness in his early years, in recent years, as people have passed the middle of the year, it has become more difficult for the Mu family's reputation or the safety of their children. When it comes to things, my heart has already become as steely. Therefore, most of the people below would not doubt her if they saw her personally saying that she wanted to be beaten or killed, not to mention that Xilan was only a teenage girl. Xilan¡¯s crime was not worthy of death, but Du Qianqian didn¡¯t want to cause death. In fact, she and Aunt Shen had exactly the same concerns. Once the truth came out, Xilan couldn't help but reveal Hongwen's hidden secrets. Not only would Mu Ang be embarrassed, but she would also be responsible for the oversight. After all, she was the one who promoted her. Hongwen. In the final analysis, it was all because of Hongwen. Du Qianqian gave her a fierce look and said, "You heard it with your own ears. I didn't believe her and was instigated by others to deliberately wrongfully accuse Xilan in your room. Don't think that what you did isI don't know. I only give you one chance. From now on, you must be more careful and behave yourself, otherwise don't blame me for being cruel! What are you doing here? Could it be that you wait for Xilan to tell you to come out before walking away? " These words hit Hongwen's face mercilessly. Not to mention her face, even her dignity was gone. Everyone could guess what was going on. Xilan stood up in shame, covered his face, and walked all the way She ran back crying. Du Qianqian was worried that she would be too embarrassed to see others and run away to commit suicide. She waved to Lu'er and gave some instructions. Lu'er immediately nodded and followed Hongwen out. Call Mu Ming. Du Qianqian ordered with a straight face. Several little girls standing in the corridor rushed out, and soon one of them found Mu Ming. Mu Ming didn't know why, so he asked the reason as he walked. He usually helps a lot. The little girl was doing something, so the little girl told him. Mu Ming was so frightened that he had already entered the inner house, so he had no choice but to walk into the upper room. As soon as he entered the room, Mu Ming immediately fell to his knees without saying a word. Dare to tell the difference, he kowtowed to his wife and made a bang bang bang sound. Du Qianqian didn't ask. There were too many maids, so she directly ordered someone to call Mu Fu in. When the others came in a hurry, she briefly explained the matter. He scolded the butler severely. "The servants, male and female, will be punished severely for their obsessive behavior. However, Du Qianqian did not announce the crime in public. If there is no evidence, the servants will be wary of gossiping behind their backs, and so will Mu Fu." It was explained that the two children were just having an affair. In the yard, two strong male servants hit Mu Ming hard, almost knocking him unconscious. After the beating, they all fell down on the stool. Mu Ming gasped convulsively. Mu Fu kowtowed to his wife and called in the four boys on duty. Just when everyone thought it was over, Mu Fu shouted: "Throw this beast to the ground. . " The four boys were stunned at first, and quickly stepped forward to drag Mu Ming down and throw it to the ground. Mu Fu's eyes were red with anger. He grabbed a piece of wool and struck it down with all his strength. After beating Mu Ming for more than a dozen times, he looked like he wanted to beat her into two pieces on the spot. In the blink of an eye, he hit Mu Fu hard twenty times. Du Qianqian hurriedly scolded Mu Fu: "Okay, why don't you do it again?" Do you want to beat your nephew to death?" "He should be beaten to death, and he will fall clean!" Mu Fu threw away the wool board unwillingly. The reason why he was so angry was because Du Qianqian said that he might have some problems with Aunt Hong. I don¡¯t know, if this is known to the master, if it is true, then Mu Fu will probably be able to die and apologize. At this moment, Mu Ming¡¯s skin was beaten to pieces, and blood soaked down his trousers. He looked shocking. Du Qianqian was so angry in the yard that he cowered and didn't dare to move. "Bring the ruler, give it twenty strokes with each hand." " Xilan was worried about Mu Ming and lowered her head. The mother-in-law took the ruler from the maid's hand, pulled out both of her hands, raised the ruler and hit it hard. "Ah!" Xilan's waist hurt. After twisting and escaping the death penalty, she lost her previous toughness and begged for mercy in pain. After the beating, Du Qianqian said: "Take her back and give her to your nephew immediately. You don't have to pay anything, and I don't have to pay anything." What's the reward? Since I have already punished them, you are not allowed to beat or scold them anymore. There is no need to mention it to the master. Just say that it was my wish to reward Xilan to Mu Ming as his wife. You are required to take the couple out of the mansion immediately and are not allowed to stay. You are not allowed to step foot inside the mansion from now on. " "yes. "Mu Fu bowed and smiled bitterly. His nephew's promising future was sacrificed for a girl. Fortunately, he got a daughter-in-law. Everyone was very surprised, and then they all thought that the wife's treatment was reasonable and there was nothing to criticize. Mu Ming and Xilan also heard this. It was clear that it was extremely sad and joyful. Even though they had been humiliated, they had fulfilled their wish, so the two of them were very grateful to his wife. Mu Ming opened his eyes and struggled to crawl forward a few steps, feeling happy. Lan cried and ran over to help him, and the two of them kowtowed to his wife respectfully, "Go. Du Qianqian's face softened and she said softly: "From now on, husband and wife will support each other and live a good life. Remember today's lesson." " "yes. "Mu Ming said ashamedly. "Take care, madam. "Xilan shed tears. At that moment, Mu Fu led them out and scolded his nephew again. He immediately hired a sedan to send the two of them home to recuperate. A month later, Mu Ming married Xi Lan. Lan was his wife, and he knew that it would be difficult to live in Jinling, and he did not want to live under the shelter of his uncle's house. He took his savings and resolutely went south, and took a boat to go overseas to work hard. Du Qianqian asked someone to invite Aunt Shen to take them. He removed his name and said to everyone: "When the master asked, he said it was my idea. " He also ordered Aunt Shen to choose an old and reliable person among the servants and the youngest girl in her room.  "Go over and serve Hongwen. The two of you must stay close to her. Once you've done that, I'll give you a reward every month. I won't allow anyone to have any shortcomings." (To be continued)