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The moonlight, like a hook, hung obliquely on the top of the old locust tree on the east side of the village.

The night wind whistled through the pine forest.

Tao'er and the other girl pressed themselves against the wall outside the window so they could hear the sounds inside more clearly.

Because the Third Master, Ma Jiakang, had just entered the Second Madam's room, the two of them had seen it clearly.

So they quickly followed. The second wife's summoning of the third master was most likely for ill intentions.

Tao'er guessed that it was either targeting a few of them or targeting the leader.

Comparatively speaking, dealing with them is much easier than dealing with the leader, and Tao'er is more inclined to deal with the former.

The door to the second wife, Madam Liu's, room was tightly closed, but the candlelight inside was on.

Xiao Yi poked two holes in the window, so the two of them could each look out from one side.

The scene inside was clearly visible.

The maid Xiao Cui brewed tea and poured water like a normal servant, but her eyes would occasionally glance at the two people embracing on the bedside.

Her eyes held a mixture of jealousy and displeasure.

Second Madam Liu threw herself into the arms of Third Master Ma Jiakang, her tears soaking his shirt: "The First Master had me abandoned in this remote corner because of that incident; he must have long since grown tired of me."

"Second Madam, I've heard about that matter too, and I believe you."

Don't be sad. Your brother is probably just angry. He'll definitely come to pick you up after this time. He won't let you suffer here forever.

The second wife shook her head. "Third Master, it's not like that. The First Master won't be coming again."

I know him too well...

I don't want to spend my whole life in this dilapidated little courtyard..."

The second wife then raised her tearful eyes, her voice tinged with resentment, "Don't you want me anymore either?"

Why are you so late?

Ma Jiakang patted her back with his rough hands, but his eyes drifted to the window: "I'm here now, aren't I?"

There's a lot going on in the village. The second-in-command just died, and the first-in-command is extremely suspicious. How could I dare to come?

"The second-in-command is dead?"

Who did it?

Liu stepped back slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She hadn't left the hospital, so she was unaware of this.

"Who else could it be?"

Xiao Tao, the little cook who works alongside the head of the household.

Ma Jiakang snorted coldly and leaned close to her ear, saying, "But who doesn't know that Xiao Tao is the boss's person?"

It's hard to say whether it was arranged by the boss.

Everyone in the village is living in fear now, so I have to be even more careful.

Suddenly, Liu grabbed his arm, her nails almost digging into his flesh: "That Xiao Tao, and the man pretending to be her husband, I hate them to death!"

"If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have been so despised by the boss!"

"What fake husband?"

Ma Jiakang squinted, completely bewildered.

"Xiao Tao and her so-called husband are not a real couple at all!"

Her man wasn't a real man, but a woman; they were pretending to be a couple!

"That's what Liu said urgently."

"I intended to report it to the boss, but unexpectedly she discovered our improper relationship..."

Ma Jiakang shoved Liu Shi away abruptly, his expression changing drastically: "They know?"

When did this happen?

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Besides those three, who else knows?

"I'm not quite sure when, but judging from Xiao Tao's tone, it must have been that night when the two of us were in the woodshed, right?"

As for who else knows?

should...

There should also be that mute Ah Qi.

Liu was startled by his reaction, and her voice weakened.

"So many people know, why were you so careless?"

I told you long ago not to ask me out so often!

"Now look what's happened! If the boss finds out, he'll skin me alive!"

The third-in-command's tone was very unpleasant, full of complaints.

"Hypertension, what are you afraid of?"

Once you've dealt with them, nobody will know!

All you know how to do now is blame me?

If you hadn't wanted to, would I have forced myself on you?

Now you think you can just pull up your pants and wash your hands of it?

Do you think my second wife is a pushover?

Seeing his bad tone, the second wife also lost her temper.

"Second Madam, you make it sound so easy for you to say!"

"Long hair, short on brains!"

Ma Jiakang paced back and forth in the room, the candlelight casting his distorted shadow on the wall.

"The head of the gang had already become suspicious of me recently, and with the death of the second-in-command, my position is now in jeopardy."

Now a few more people know my secret, you're trying to get me killed!

Liu hugged him from behind, her voice sickeningly sweet: "Brother Kang, if you don't deal with them, we'll both die if they report us one day."

Don't you know what kind of person the boss is?

He can't tolerate any flaws.

The second wife's tone softened as she offered her advice.

Ma Jiakang was silent for a moment, then turned around and forced a fake smile: "Alright, I'll figure something out."

But you also need to be careful; don't cause trouble during this time, wait until things calm down.

"No!

I need you to promise me right now that you'll kill them!

Liu's eyes were filled with malice.

"Xiao Tao must die, her fake husband must die, and mute A Qi must die!"

Otherwise, I won't be able to eat or sleep properly!

Ma Jiakang stared at her for a long time before slowly nodding: "Okay, I promise you."

Liu then stopped crying and smiled, snuggling back into his arms.

But she didn't see the murderous intent that flashed in Ma Jiakang's eyes.

This applies not only to Xiao Tao and her group, but also to that foolish woman who doesn't know her place.

Outside the window, Tao'er and Xiao Yi pressed themselves against the wall, holding their breath, and heard the conversation inside the room clearly.

Tao'er clenched her fists, and Xiao Yi gently pressed her hand down, shaking his head to signal her to calm down.

From inside the house came Liu's sweet, coquettish voice again: "So when do you plan to make your move?"

"We always have to find the right time."

Ma Jiakang replied perfunctorily, "The second-in-command just died, and the first-in-command is very worried."

If we act now, the prime suspects are you and me.

I don't care!

I need to see results within three days!

Liu refused to back down.

"Otherwise, I'll just go talk to the boss myself. I've had enough of living anyway!"

She knew that the only person she could use now was the third-in-command.

Ma Jiakang growled, "Second Madam, have you gone mad?"

Xiao Cui then came over and said, "Second Madam, what the Third Master said makes sense."

Please don't push too hard.

With the second-in-command just dead, the first-in-command probably doesn't trust anyone anymore.

Even if you go and tell the boss, he probably won't believe you.

I've heard that the head of the household now only listens to the first wife and that little cook.

She had just tried to poison the tea, but she saw the third leader wave her away.

She then understood what the third leader meant.

This is to tell her not to take action for the time being.

With two sharp slaps, Xiao Cui received two crisp slaps.

"You lowly servant, who gave you the right to interrupt me?"

The second wife cursed.

"This servant... knows she was wrong!"

I won't do it again!

Xiao Cui apologized softly, her eyes filled with resentment.

Liu, you just wait, one day I will get it all back with interest.

"Alright, three days it is."

Don't take your anger out on a mere maid.

It's getting late, I have to go now. Staying any longer will arouse suspicion.

Ma Jiakang frowned impatiently, then turned and moved towards the door.

"Xiao Cui, what are you standing there for? See the Third Master out!"

"Yes, this servant will go right away."

Xiao Cui wiped away her tears and immediately replied.

Tao'er and Xiao Yi exchanged a glance and quickly slipped behind the woodpile at the entrance of the courtyard.

The door opened, and Ma Jiakang peeked out, looked around, and quickly left.

Xiao Cui quickly followed, and after seeing him to the door, she asked, looking aggrieved, "Third Master, didn't you say we'd be together tonight...?"

Why did you stop me from drugging you?