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The third leader stroked Xiao Cui's slightly swollen cheek and said with concern, "Did it hurt?"

I'll get some ointment for bruises and sprains to apply later; it'll help it heal faster.

Xiao Cui removed the Third Master's hand, stared at him with red eyes, and asked, "Why didn't the Third Master answer my question?"

Did you suddenly find yourself unable to bring yourself to do it?

Is it because he still can't forget his old flame and doesn't want the second wife to die?

"Xiao Cui, it's not like that, things have changed!"

As you just heard, now it's not just you and the Second Madam who know about my affair; there are other people involved too.

If we risk poisoning her now, the boss will definitely become suspicious.

If they investigate, they might find us. Wouldn't that mean I'm doomed?

dont you agree?

You should be patient for now; that wretched woman, Liu, will die sooner or later.

Now I have to deal with the little cook and her group, and that damned mute Ah Qi.

If Xiao Cui weren't still useful to him, he wouldn't be wasting his time here with her.

How naive of a lowly maid to actually want to be his wife!

Are you telling the truth?

Third Master, you're not lying to me, are you?

Xiao Cui asked with some doubt.

"Of course it's true!"

Liu Shi is a withered flower, how can she compare to you, a young and beautiful maiden?

I'm not stupid.

Back then, the second wife was just a concubine from a wealthy family, and her background wasn't particularly good.

She's not much better than you.

So, for now, you just need to stay close to Lady Liu. If she makes any move, just let me know immediately.

Third-in-command Ma Jiakang confessed.

Xiao Cui nodded, "Okay, then I'll wait for you."

"Hurry up and go in!"

Otherwise, she'll start yelling at you again in a bit!

"it is good."

Xiao Cui was fooled for a couple of sentences and then turned around and went back into the yard.

Ma Jiakang also turned and left.

Xiao Yi was about to take action to eliminate the third leader when Tao'er stopped him.

The third leader disappeared into the night.

"Tao'er, why did you stop me just now?"

Now that the third-in-command knows, he'll definitely come to kill you to silence you!

Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

"If we kill him directly, it might arouse the suspicion of the boss."

The second-in-command just died, and now the third-in-command is dead too. It's impossible for the first-in-command not to be suspicious.

Tao explained.

"You're right, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go back and discuss this further."

"We can't wait to be beaten; we have to strike first."

Back at their lodgings, Tao'er lowered her voice and spoke to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi nodded: "Ma Jiakang may seem rough on the surface, but he is actually very meticulous."

His agreement with Lady Liu was a temporary measure; in reality, he might have intended to eliminate both sides.

"Including the Liu family?"

"Peach asked."

"certainly.

To him, Liu is now a burden, knowing too much and acting too impulsively.

Only when we know that both of them, the men they were having an affair with, are dead can he truly rest easy!

Xiao Yi analyzed.

"So, what do you think the third leader will do?"

Tao asked.

"I suspect he'll attack us first, then find an opportunity to deal with the Liu family, and finally blame everything on the dead."

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and then spoke.

Tao'er nodded in agreement: "Ma Jiakang has a trusted confidant named Scarface Liu who does all the dirty work for him."

Someone saw Scarface Liu frequently sneaking off towards the back of the mountain.

"The back mountain is where troubles are dealt with."

This hyperthyroidism patient doesn't seem as incompetent as he appears.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment.

"Then tomorrow you will keep an eye on Scarface Liu's movements."

Tao'er felt that Shi Qi was the most suitable person to keep an eye on things.

The next day, the village was calm and peaceful.

The leader, Zhang Fei, summoned everyone for a speech that lasted about half an hour. At the same time, he announced that the third leader, Ma Jiakang, would temporarily act as the second leader.

Ma Jiakang stood beside Zhang Fei, his expression humble, but his eyes could not hide his smugness.

Tao'er secretly observed and discovered that Scarface Liu had indeed disappeared.

At dusk, Tao'er deliberately strolled around in front of the Second Madam's courtyard.

Sure enough, the second madam came out for some fresh air.

Upon seeing her, Madam Liu glared at her coldly and said, "How dare you show your face in front of me?"

"Second Madam is joking. Why would I be ashamed?"

Tao'er was neither humble nor arrogant.

"As for the Second Madam, her eyes are red and swollen. Could it be that she didn't sleep well last night?"

Is it because you can't sleep in a new environment?

"I suppose the second wife is picky about her bed?"

Liu's expression changed: "You're spying on me?"

Otherwise, how would you know I cried last night?

Tao'er smiled, "I wouldn't dare. I just happened to see the Third Master coming out of Madam's courtyard when I got up to use the bathroom last night. I thought I was seeing things."

Liu was trembling with anger, and threatened in a low voice, "You..."

you fart!

You must be seeing things!

You'd better watch your mouth and stop gossiping!

Otherwise, they won't even know how they died!

"Is Madam threatening me?"

Peach feigned surprise.

"Oh dear, Second Madam, why are you so nervous?"

I might have misread it when I got up in the middle of the night.

I was just joking with you, don't take it seriously!

Tao chuckled.

Liu's face turned deathly pale: "How could you be like this?"

Can you really make a joke like that?

Tao'er stepped closer, "However, Second Madam, why did the head of the household insist on arranging you to be in the side courtyard?"

Why are you suddenly becoming distant?

Is it simply because of the corpses of those men?

No other reason?

The boss might have suspected you all along, so this might just be an excuse to make trouble!

These words struck a nerve with Liu, who staggered backward, her eyes filled with panic.

Seeing that the desired effect had been achieved, Tao'er turned and left, leaving Liu Shi standing there, feeling uneasy.

That night, as expected, Lady Liu couldn't contain herself and secretly sent someone to deliver a message to Ma Jiakang.

At midnight, Ma Jiakang came to the side courtyard with a gloomy face: "Why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

Didn't we agree to wait three days?

Liu grabbed his hand, "It won't take three days. That Xiao Tao said something to me today."

Her words subtly hinted that the boss might have long suspected an improper relationship between us!

Ma Jiakang's pupils shrank: "You idiot, you've been tricked!"

He said that on purpose to make you anxious.

I always had a bad feeling about hyperthyroidism.

"Absolutely true!"

The boss definitely knows something!

Third Master, we need to act quickly, or neither of us will survive.

"Take action tonight, lest things get complicated!"

Mrs. Liu was extremely anxious.

After a long silence, Ma Jiakang suddenly laughed: "Okay, tonight it is tonight."

"You wait here, I'll make the arrangements."

He turned to leave, but Liu stopped him: "You want to go in person?"

I feel more at ease doing this kind of thing myself.

However, I will bring my helper with me.

Ma Jiakang patted her hand.

"Don't worry, everything will be resolved before dawn."

Only then did Madam Liu release her grip and watch him leave.

Unbeknownst to her, a resolute glint flashed in Ma Jiakang's eyes the moment he turned around.

Tonight, we need to deal with more than just Xiao Tao and her group.

Instead of returning to his own residence, Ma Jiakang went around to the back of the mountain and found Scarface Liu in a hidden cave.

Scarface Liu said obsequiously, "Third Master, I've got everything ready."

The sleeping pills, sacks, ropes—the pit on the back hill is dug too.

Ma Jiakang nodded, "Well done!"

However, the plan has changed.

Let's not touch Xiaotao and the others yet.

Scarface Liu was taken aback: "Then..."

"Let's deal with another problem first."

The Second Madam and her maid, Xiao Cui!

Neither of them can be allowed to live!

Ma Jiakang said coldly.

Scarface Liu gasped, but quickly realized, "I understand. They know too much?"

"Not only do they know too much, they're also incredibly stupid."

A cold glint flashed in Ma Jiakang's eyes.

"Go to the side courtyard at midnight tonight and make sure it's clean."

"After that..."

"I will deal with Xiao Tao and the others myself later." Ma Jiakang's lips curled into a cruel smile.

The two plotted for a while longer before Ma Jiakang quietly returned to the village.

All of this was observed by Xiao Yi, who was hiding in the shadows.

He secretly sneaked back to his residence and told Tao'er what he had seen.

"Just as expected."

This guy is ruthless; he doesn't even spare his mistress.

He really doesn't let any of them go, not even the women he's slept with.

Tao clicked her tongue twice.

Xiao Yi spread out a simple map of the village: "At midnight tonight, Scarface Liu will go to the side courtyard to attack Liu Shi."

We need to have someone bring the chief to the second wife's courtyard so they can witness the third chief poisoning them.

"The third leader won't be able to escape then!"

Tao'er frowned. "Time is of the essence. Shi Qi, go and inform the people on the leader's side to proceed according to plan."

Remember, you must lure the chief to the vicinity of the side courtyard just before midnight.

Ah Qi nodded vigorously and darted out the door.

"And what about us?"

Tao'er looked at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi laughed and said, "You guys just need to watch the show!"