win the hairpin

Chapter 404 Zhang Family
The chaos in the capital is even more serious than what Uncle Wan Yunjun said. The rivalry between the two kings is a situation that cannot be tolerated. Coupled with Zhang Xutang's unscrupulous methods, the turbulent court is even more terrifying .

Zhang Xutang suddenly lost his mother, and he was guarding the mourning hall at home, but he spit out countless silk threads like a spider, trying to cast a net to capture Song Huiyue.

As King Jin's control over Dingzhou became stronger and stronger, he knew almost nothing about the situation in Dingzhou - the people he sent out could not find out the real news about Song Huiyue at all.

But he knew it must be Song Huiyue.

She made a comeback and wanted to make him a lonely family. Apart from her, he couldn't think of anyone else who would do anything to his mother.

Mrs. Zhang has been secluded in the back house for many years, her brain has deteriorated, her words are often ridiculous, and she is not liked by others, but she will not be killed.

The sister-in-law's natal family tried to trouble her again and again, but every time they came back with a feather - the fire was ruthless, and the sister-in-law died in the fire, and she couldn't blame others.

Only Song Huiyue hated him and wanted to ruin his family.

It's just that the capital is so big, Song Huiyue is alone, unlike before when Zhang Rui was killed in full view, and the forbidden army searched her from door to door, now she can hide in any corner, it is very difficult to find her.

So he went to great lengths to assassinate King Jin, trying to force her out.

He thought of a countermeasure in a short period of time, and when today he scolded Su Ting for being bad for the defense of the capital, he let out the news that it was King Jin who killed Mrs. Zhang.

When the Zhang family was in power, they secretly dealt with Empress Pei, causing Empress Pei's death. Now that King Jin is full-fledged and killed him, it makes sense for the Zhang family to pay for Empress Pei's life.

Zhang Xutang couldn't sit still and wait for his death, so he could only act first and kill King Jin, which made sense.

On the bright side, another scapegoat who hated King Jin was introduced, and everything was settled.

The turbulent wind and clouds in the dark will make the water cloudy. How can Konaka, who is already incompetent, see the truth clearly through this turbidity?
Even if it is determined that King Yan made the move today, they will only think that the Zhang family has lost control of the situation and can no longer compete with King Jin, so they took the risk.

At that time, Jinshang will still have mercy on King Yan.

Zhang Xutang was very clear about Jinshang's thoughts, but he was not sure about Song Huiyue. It was hard to say whether Song Huiyue would show up for King Jin.

In order to be safe, he arrested Du Lan.

Gotta go see it.

The smell of paper money and joss sticks entangled him, and the roar of Daxiangguo Temple's eminent monk performing rituals pierced his ears. He stood up and shook.

All those who came to help from King Yan's mansion quickly supported him and let him rest.

Zhang Xutang went back to the backyard from the benevolence, and before he could move, he heard the sharp cry of his little nephew. The cry was very urgent, until he coughed and retched, and then gradually weakened and turned into a low hum.

He frowned, remembering that his nephew seemed to be living with Mrs. Zhang, so he turned and walked in.

Mrs. Zhang's yard was in a bleak state. He walked over to the crying sound, and saw that the door of the wing room was closed and the lights were lit inside. He stopped the people behind him from knocking on the door, walked to the window, and pushed Open a gap and look in.

A gust of hot air came out from the crack of the window, Zhang Xuling's son sat on the ground sobbing, tears hung on his face and flowed down to his chin, he opened the same stupid eyes as Zhang Xuling, and looked at the nanny in fear.

The nanny sat on the stool and devoured her nephew's milk and noodles in chicken soup.

She held the bowl and ate with a sigh of relief. Seeing that the bottom of the bowl was going to be empty and he was going to be hungry, the little nephew stood up staggeringly, walked to the table, and pulled the bowl.

The nanny freed up a hand, and squeezed hard on the soft flesh on the top of the nephew's arm, and the nephew started howling again, and retreated timidly.

The guards and servants following behind Zhang Xutang looked at each other with ugly faces.

A black flame of despair ignited in Zhang Xutang's heart—the Zhang family was irretrievably down and out.

Even if Concubine Zhang Gui is still favored in the harem, even if he is still doing a long history in Yanwang's mansion, even if he is still inquiring about it today, but a family is in chaos from the back house, which is a sign of decline.

The nanny ate it up, put down the bowls and chopsticks, picked up her little nephew, and put him in her arms, hiding him in her arms: "Little idiot, poor little boy, who else will love you besides nanny, you Remember, when you grow up, you must be filial to your nanny."

She was clear in her heart, this child has no mother, and now his wife is gone, as long as he is handled well in the future, she will have good days.

So she gave a jujube with a stick, making her nephew laugh again.

The little nephew's little head was dangling back and forth, then suddenly stopped, and looked towards the window: "Second uncle!"

The nanny was startled, and followed her nephew's gaze, and saw cold eyes staring at her through the gap in the window.

"Second Master!" The nanny's legs gave way, and she knelt down on the ground with a "plop", and the little nephew fell to the ground, crying again.

The nanny didn't know how long Zhang Xutang looked at her, but she only knew that Zhang Xutang's eyes were penetrating. When she looked at her, she seemed to be looking at a dead person. She became more and more flustered, and forgot to pick up her little nephew, so she hurriedly opened the door to apologize. , Kneeling on the ground and talking upside down.

Zhang Xutang didn't look at her, but said to Xiaowei: "Change to another nanny, take Zihou to my place."

Xiaowei nodded quickly, passed the kneeling nanny at the door, went in to hug Zhang Zihou.

Zhang Xutang didn't stay here any longer, turned around and walked out, Zhang Lin asked in a low voice: "Second Lord, is this nanny sold?"

Zhang Xutang replied without emotion: "Buried alive."

Zhang Lin shivered, hesitated and said, "Second Lord, I'm afraid it's not easy right now."

He raised his head slightly, and saw Zhang Xutang's horrified eyes fell on him, which made him shudder abruptly: "Second Master, the family is doing business now, there are many people coming and going, and... there are female guests, It will go into the backyard at any time, I'm afraid there will be something wrong, it's better to sell it first, and then do it outside."

Zhang Xutang listened and nodded, "Go and do it."

He has more important things to do, and he doesn't want to waste more time with a nanny.

Soon, a group of people walked into the former glass greenhouse—it was changed into a dungeon.

Du Lan was still alive, but he was beaten into a puddle of mud - his mouth was so hard that his whole body was beaten to pieces, and he hadn't opened his mouth yet.

The dungeon was dark and cold, and an oil lamp was lit in the corner, shining a dim light. Du Lan curled up on the ground, knowing that there were dead soldiers standing around.

The insensitive and inhuman dead men, including two half-grown children, are still alive, but their souls have died halfway, and their bodies and hearts have been immersed in the stagnant water of the Zhang family.

The sound of these people's breathing was inconspicuous, like clouds of fog, permeating around him.

Under this kind of silent gaze, he curled up motionless, his eyes were covered with blood, and when he opened his eyes, all he saw was red, and he couldn't see anything when he got up.

Moreover, both legs were broken, and even a slight movement would cause severe pain, and he trembled from the pain, so it was better not to move.

He closed his eyes and endured the pain, and he couldn't tell how long it had passed. When he was in a daze, there was a heavy sound of pulling the wooden boards apart above his head.

(End of this chapter)