Zhongfu, first courtyard, meeting hall.
After receiving the notice, the family members of the mansion came one after another, including Ding Zhan, Xiaoqin and other guards and maids with positions.
Everyone was very happy when they learned that the master's injury had improved and that he could get out of bed and move around so quickly.
But when they entered the hall, they saw Zhong Yanyin at the head with a sullen face, and a group of people kneeling in the center of the hall. They immediately restrained their expressions and did not dare to say anything, and stood still.
Jiang Huan stood beside Zhong Yan with his head bowed, his pretty face tensed, and he was blaming himself in his heart.
She shouldn't have suggested that her husband come out, and even caught Sister Ping having a conflict with someone. If Sister Ping was punished for this, she would regret it beyond words.
"Husband, we are all here."
Yan Sandao said something and stood aside.
Zhong Yan looked around the hall and sneered: "I'm just injured, but you are making such a fuss. If I am bedridden, wouldn't it be a disaster?!"
"Please sir (uncle) calm down! I (servant) know your fault!" Jiang Ping, Yang Liu'er and others shouted in unison with their heads buried in the air.
"Xiao Qing, you are an old man in the Zhong Mansion. Don't you know that fighting in private is strictly prohibited? Is it harmful to peace?"
"Or are you taking advantage of your status as Mrs. Ping's personal maid to bully the weak and bully her?"
"Allow you to say it again!"
Xiaoqing trembled and raised her head slightly to look at Jiang Ping.
Zhong Yan shouted: "What do you think Jiang Ping is doing! Did she instruct you to do it?"
Jiang Ping suddenly raised her head and said, "Master, I was beaten by my concubine!"
"oh?"
Zhong Yan was surprised for a moment, his face softened a little, and he asked, "Why?"
Jiang Ping pursed her lips and lowered her head.
Zhong Yan laughed angrily: "Well, I can't even speak now! It seems that the matter is bigger than I thought. Xiaoqing, I forgive you for your innocence. Tell me everything!"
Xiaoqing hesitated for a moment, her brain quickly organized language, and she raised her head and said, "Yes, sir!"
"Master, you are injured. My wife is worried all day long, has trouble sleeping and eating, and is getting haggard..."
"Yesterday, Madam didn't drink even a drop of water all day long. She said she had no appetite. I was afraid that Madam would be exhausted, so she ordered the kitchen to prepare a medicinal meal."
"But it didn't feel better from morning to noon, so I went to the kitchen in person. After careful questioning, I found that nothing was done at all. It happened that Xiao'e and three other people were present, and they ridiculed the slave. 'This time' it got even worse, and said that Madam is The disaster star will seriously injure you, Master."
"The slaves were angry. After a few retorts and arguments, they started pushing and beating the slaves. The slaves remembered the madam's teachings and only protected themselves and never fought back..."
"Then Xiaoqin invited the madam. The madam made the decision for the slave. She asked who made the first move and then slapped Xiao'e."
"Everything my slave said is true!"
After a pause, Xiaoqing straightened up and said, "Master, Madam didn't say anything because she felt guilty and consciously caused you to be seriously injured. She didn't want these trivial things to disturb your mood and affect your recovery."
But there was no mention of Yang Liuer, who was quarreling with Jiang Ping at that time.
Zhong Yan looked at the eldest maid in the mansion: "Xiaoqin, Xiao'e, who is in charge of the three of them?"
Xiaoqin hurriedly got out of the queue and knelt down and said: "Reporting to the master, it... came from Madam Liu'er's courtyard."
Yang Liuer wiped her forehead with her sleeves and said hurriedly: "Yes... I am not disciplined strictly."
Zhong Yan looked at her and said, "You should be punished for talking about your mistress behind her back! Why did you and Mrs. Ping quarrel? Do you also think that Ping'er harmed me?"
"I know my fault!"
Zhong Yan snorted and glanced at the concubines: "If it were any of you, I would have rescued you in that situation. What does this matter have to do with Mrs. Ping?"
"It's time to be robbed. If Mrs. Ping doesn't follow, then the thieves won't take action? Ridiculous!"
After a pause, Zhong Yan looked at Xiao Qing again, as if he was remembering something: "This time? Xiao Qing, is it possible that you are often made things difficult by other servants?"
Xiaoqing lay on the ground silently.
"Forget it on weekdays. Since I caught you, tell me, no matter who bullies you, I will make the decision for you today. Bullying people for no reason. The Zhong Mansion does not allow such a bad atmosphere!"
Xiao Qing struggled internally for a while, gritted her teeth, stood up suddenly and pointed at Yang Liu'er.
"It's her! Mrs. Liu'er of Li Mansion!"
Jiang Ping's expression changed and she scolded in a low voice: "Xiao Qing!"
Xiao Qing looked up and said: "Master, since Mrs. Liu'er moved into the mansion, she has often spoken provocatively to her. Relying on your trust in her and entrusting her with important responsibilities, she has spoken in shady ways, suppressed and isolated her, embarrassed her, and even indulged her. Your subordinates are bullying a few slaves!"
As soon as these words came out, many concubines standing on both sides changed their expressions.
Zhong Yan raised his eyebrows: "Is this happening? Suppression, isolation, who else?"
Faced with the glances of his mistress Jiang Ping, Xiaoqing no longer cared about it, and said with a risk-taking attitude: "Mrs. Ziying, Mrs. He, Mrs. Dongcao from the Li Mansion..."
"You bastard!"
Bang~
There was a loud noise, and the solid wood desk was smashed into powder by Zhong Yan's palm, and he shouted: "I'm not dead yet!"
Jiang Huan next to him shivered and subconsciously plopped down on the ground.
There was also an uproar in the hall. Except for Yuan Ziyi and Yu Qingyao, the monks' concubines, including Qin Ziyue who hesitated for a moment, all knelt down.
"Who else?"
Xiao Qing's face was pale, making the two scratch marks more and more conspicuous. At this moment, his head was buzzing. He lay face down on the ground and took a breath and said:
"Mrs. Zhizhu, Mrs. Zhilan, and...and the immortal master, Mrs. Baiyu! Recently, I have also spoken coldly to my wife, looking down on my mortal body."
Anger surged in Zhong Yan's brows, "Is this possible?"
All was quiet.
Yang Liuer's acting skills were superb, she was sweating profusely, trembling, and didn't dare to speak out.
Liu Zi, who was trembling, bowed to her and said, "Uncle, this is an injustice! I have never excluded Mrs. Ping, and I have never said anything wrong with her!"
Dong Cao followed, "I don't have one either."
Zhizhu (Zhilan): "Please tell me what to do!"
Xia He was filled with indignation: "She just bites randomly!"
Xiao Qing said: "Last year in June and October, Madam lost two months of animal blood. Madam used points to exchange for it. It's impossible to make a mistake twice. There are details in the accounting office, and it's impossible for Madam He not to know about it."
After hearing this, Xia He's expression changed. She had forgotten about it, and she suddenly felt guilty.
Xiaoqing: "Last year during the Chinese New Year, our courtyard was missing a fire pit. For such an important festival, every courtyard has one. Why is the only one missing?"
Dongcao's face didn't change: "I was negligent in this matter, but I personally explained it to my eldest sister and made up for it."
The eldest maid Xiaoqin said hurriedly: "Yes, Master, I know this very well. I was delayed by other things at the time, and I forgot about it when I looked back."
Xiao Qing was startled for a moment and continued: "I don't know, I will accept my punishment!"
"Although Madam Ziying, Madam Six, Madam Twelve, and Madam Thirteen of the Li Mansion have not spoken directly about Madam, they are always present when Madam Liu'er mocks Madam for no reason."
"You ladies just let it go without any dissuasion, and even other ladies will no longer be close to you. This is exclusion and isolation."
"When we were in Wutong Lane in the early years, there was never such a phenomenon. Sister Xiaohuan...Mrs. Huan knows about this. Please take a closer look!"
Zhong Yan exhaled heavily so that everyone in the hall could hear clearly.
"On weekdays, the house is peaceful and peaceful, but I never imagined that the backyard would be so chaotic!"
"If you don't have a reputation to make things difficult, it doesn't count as suppression? You guys are being cold-blooded! It's even more hateful!"
"Xia He, what do you have to say?"
Zhong Yan stared at the past, he only gave Yang Liuer private instructions.
Xia He's expression was unnatural, and he had no way to refute: "I'm here, I'm here..."
Zhong Yan snorted coldly, "Ask yourselves, are you ever jealous of Jiang Ping? She is also from the Marriage Pavilion, but she just entered the house too early. You feel that you are no worse than her, so why can she be so superior? When you see the opportunity, you want to put her down. Did she pull it off?"
Xia He: "Master, I know I'm wrong! Sister, I never meant this!"
"Your status as 'Mrs. He' will be reduced, you will be fined for one year, and you will be banned for three months."
Xia He's body went limp and he lost his mind, "Yes, thank you for your forgiveness, sir, I will accept my punishment."
"Gu Baiyu, do you look down on mortals? Are your parents not mortals? Are your ancestors not mortals?"
"I know my fault!"
"From today on, your annual salary will be reduced to two spiritual stones, and all other benefits will be waived to see the effects."
"yes."
"Yang Liu'er! After getting a Zhuyan Pill, you raised your tail to the sky, and you don't take others seriously? You are the culprit in this matter. For the sake of your husband, I will spare you the death penalty and get out of the Zhong Mansion!"
Everyone was shocked, looked up, and then lowered their heads.
Yang Liu'er's face changed even more, and she crawled forward a few steps and said anxiously: "Uncle! I know my mistake, and I will never dare to do it again! Please don't drive me away, I am willing to atone for my sins! Ping'er Sister! I was wrong!"
Jiang Ping, who was already in tears, wiped the corners of her eyes and said hurriedly: "Master! I am also at fault. I told you about this in the morning to avoid future troubles. It is because I have low ability and cannot keep up with everyone. For the sake of sister-in-law Liu'er's conscientiousness in doing things, please give me a lighter punishment."
Zhong Yan looked indifferent, paused for a moment and said: "Since Ping'er pleads for you, I will punish you with three years' salary and stay in your residence for a year to think about it. For the business in the city, Dongcao, please arrange for someone to take over."
Yang Liuer burst into tears with gratitude: "Yes, thank you uncle for your kindness, and thank you sister Ping'er for your kindness!"
Dongcao: "Yes, sir."
"Xiao Zhong! Drag these three lowly maids who are treasonous and ruining the harmony of the clan and execute them with sticks!"
"yes."
"Master, spare your life! Madam, Madam Ping!"
The three people who didn't know the truth gradually walked away while crying.
Of course, it wasn't a real killing. They were instructed by Yang Liu'er to cooperate in the acting. In return for the deed of prostitution, they were released and given enough money to live a lifetime of food and clothing.
You can hear a needle drop in the hall.
Zhong Yan stood up and looked around: "Jiang Ping has made me Zhong Yan's wife and the head of this family! From now on, what she says will be equivalent to what I said. Whoever dares to make a mistake again will be punished with death! No matter who it is!"
"Yu Qingyao, do you have any opinions?"
Yu Qingyao was slightly startled, why did she point her head at me, "Yes!"
He bowed to Jiang Ping and saluted: "Qingyao has met Mrs. Ping!"
Everyone shouted: "Mrs. Ping!"
Jiang Ping's heart was throbbing. She bit her lip and tried her best to hold back the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes, and returned the gift solemnly.
"snort!"
Zhong Yan threw up his sleeves and left, secretly summoning the panel.
Jiang Huan glanced at Jiang Ping and quickly followed.
After they were far away, Jiang Huan looked at her husband's face and said carefully: "Husband, if Sister Dongcao doesn't punish several sisters, will it be unfair and difficult to convince the public? What if she targets her again and she tolerates it..."
"Who dares!"
Zhong Yan curled his lips and said with a smile: "The law does not punish everyone. People are complicated, intrigues, and they can act according to the wind. There are too many people in the big house and compound. It is inevitable. We really need to punish them. If we investigate carefully, how many of them can escape?"
Jiang Huan nodded his head, his eyelashes fluttering, feeling that his husband was not as angry as he thought.
Zhong Yan looked at the motionless system panel and sighed in his heart.
Jiang Ping was his first woman in his previous life, and she had extraordinary feelings and meaning.
He wanted to bind her and give her a good ending, but the current result was helpless. How else could he treat her well?
Until it landed in the thirty-fifth level courtyard.
There was a ding in my mind.
[It was detected that the wife has a deep love for the host, surpassing the ordinary limits, and was successfully bound. 】
Zhong Yan paused, overjoyed, and scanned the panel again.
[Binding: Taoist companion Yu Qingyao (33/100), wife Jiang Ping (24/63), concubine Yan Sandao (23/77)]
Without binding, Jiang Ping's normal lifespan would not be long.
Zhong Yan blinked and thought to himself: Is this after calming down his mood and building up his own strategy?
Immediately afterwards.
Another sound came.
[It was detected that the Taoist couple has a deep love for the host, surpassing the ordinary limits, and was successfully bound. 】
Who is this?
Zhong Yan was shocked and looked attentively.
[Binding: Taoist companion Yu Qingyao (33/100), Taoist companion Jiang Huan (19/136), wife Jiang Ping (24/63), concubine Yan Sandao (23/77)]
Jiang Huan! Before he even enters cultivation, his lifespan exceeds the limit of ordinary Qi-refining monks!
Zhong Yan's head was dizzy. He looked at the beauty next to him and saw a faint smile on her lips. He couldn't help but ask: "Huan'er, have you thought of anything happy?"
"No, Huan'er is in a good mood when she is happy to see her husband."
After a pause, her beautiful eyes flashed and she said: "Husband, we were in the main hall earlier. You are so handsome!"
"handsome?"
"Don't you know? Handsome means to describe a man who is particularly handsome, or wise and mighty. In short, it means to praise someone for their good deeds. I learned it from Sister Xia He, and she said she learned it from you!"
Zhong Yan nodded, thoughtfully.
Jiang Huan and Jiang Ping have a deep relationship, like mother and daughter, like sisters.
Her attitude towards Jiang Ping also affected Jiang Huan to a certain extent, making her even more convinced that she was the kind of person worth trusting?
No matter what, it’s still a big surprise!
"Huan'er, the blood essence and blood of the monster bought from Fangshi has not yet been refined. In a few days, it will be refined for you, allowing you to start practicing."
Jiang Huan nodded, pursed his lower lip and then hesitated: "Husband, as long as I can be with you, it doesn't matter if Huan'er doesn't practice. Otherwise, it's better not to waste resources on me. Maybe Huan'er's qualifications are not good, so let you It’s all joy.”
Zhong Yan smiled and rubbed his head, "I said, no matter what the cost, I will let you step into practice. Let's ask for immortality together!"
Jiang Huan stared at each other for a moment, then shyness suddenly appeared on her pretty face, and she stepped forward and leaned into the man's arms.
"Husband..."
"What's wrong?"
"Huan'er... I want to learn knowledge." His voice was low and inaudible, sounding extremely shy.
Learn knowledge?
I'm good at giving lectures!
Just want to see the effect after binding!
Zhong Yan laughed loudly, hugged him and entered the house.
a long time.
The storm stopped suddenly.
[Five Elements Spiritual Root Bonus +10000, Practice Progress +500, Spell Bonus +3000]
Zhong Yan's eyes widened. His spiritual root bonus increased to ten thousand. This is the pace for me to dominate the Xianwu Continent!
At the same time, he was sure of one thing. Binding had nothing to do with the speed of time. There was only a difference between mortals and immortal cultivators.
Jiang Huan on the side saw her husband's expression and thought that she had done a good job. She smiled like a flower and crawled into his arms.
"Husband, are you tired?"
Zhong Yan was stunned.
Hey guys, are you addicted?
Must give enough!
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