Qi Zhenzhen found a bamboo tube, filled it with water, and carried it to find Qi Yi.
"Brother Yi, take this bamboo tube to Doctor Mo and ask him to check if there's anything wrong with this water. Remember, absolutely do not drink the water here," Qi Zhenzhen instructed.
Seeing his sister's serious expression, Qi Yi nodded solemnly, "Okay, I remember."
About two quarters of an hour later, Qi Yi returned with a puzzled look and went straight into the house to find Qi Zhenzhen. "Sister, Doctor Mo said this water contains a strong dose of sleeping powder. If anyone drinks it, they'll lose consciousness."
Qi Zhenzhen narrowed her peach blossom eyes. Heh, so they planned to cook with this drugged water, and everyone who ate it would be incapacitated, leaving them at the mercy of others? Jin Ping's heart was truly venomous. As a young bride, incapacitating her own family wouldn't achieve much. She suspected there must be an accomplice. She wanted to see what Jin Ping was planning.
As the workers left after work in the evening, Qi Zhenzhen saw them out and spoke a few quiet words to Madam Yu. Madam Yu was greatly alarmed, nodded, and hurried home.
After returning to the house, Qi Zhenzhen explained the situation to Madam Yun and Qi Yi, asking Madam Yun to sleep in Qi Yi's room that night.
"Zhenzhen, will something happen?" Madam Yun asked nervously.
"Mother, don't worry. I've spoken to Aunt Song. After it gets dark, she and Uncle Song will come to our house, and I've also asked Brother Zhang Er to come. Then, Brother Zhang Er and Uncle Song will stay in your room. Oh, and please put away your parents' ancestral tablets for now," Qi Zhenzhen said calmly, a glint in her eyes. She wanted to see what these petty people were scheming.
Madam Yun still looked worried.
"Mother, don't you remember, we dug a trap by the courtyard wall? If someone climbs over, they definitely won't get away unscathed. It's easy to get in, but hard to get out," Qi Zhenzhen said with a smile. Not to mention that Uncle Song and Brother Zhang Er were both strong men, and with Brother Zhang Er's martial arts skills, no one in the village could likely beat him.
Only after Qi Zhenzhen repeatedly assured her that everything would be fine did Madam Yun's expression relax a little.
As dusk settled, the Song couple arrived.
Madam Yu's face was flushed with excitement. "I've told Er Niu, and he'll come a bit later. I'm afraid it would be too conspicuous if he came earlier. Don't worry, Uncle Song and I came separately, no one saw us."
This was Madam Yu's first time experiencing something like this. She was a little scared, but more excited. How thrilling!
"Auntie, please go comfort my mother. She's a bit worried."
Madam Yu listened and walked over to Madam Yun, taking her hand. "Sister Yun, there's nothing to worry about. No matter what wicked intentions Jin Ping has, we are here today, and we'll make sure she never returns. When the time comes, I'll definitely ask my father-in-law to expel her from the village. Or perhaps, my father-in-law won't even be needed. When her husband returns and finds out she's been unfaithful, he'll surely divorce her."
Hearing Madam Yu's words, Madam Yun felt a little more at ease. "Alas, we've always been honest and upright since coming to Xinghua Village, so why do so many people dislike us? As a woman, I avoid going out whenever possible, just to avoid trouble! My Zhenzhen is grateful and hasn't forgotten to repay the village with the money she's earned, but..."
Madam Yu patted her hand. "This is not your fault. It's the fault of some people with wicked hearts! Don't worry, we are here today, and we won't let you and your daughters suffer."
With Madam Yu's comforting words and company, Madam Yun's emotions gradually stabilized.
A while later, Zhang Er Niu also arrived. Everyone was familiar with him, and Madam Yun was no longer as afraid of the Zhang brothers as before.
"Miss Qi, please rest assured. No matter what ghosts and monsters come tonight, I, Zhang Er Niu, will make sure they never return," Zhang Er Niu said, rolling up his sleeves and flexing his arms.
"Thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhang Er and Uncle Song today," Qi Zhenzhen said gratefully.
After a short conversation, everyone returned to their rooms, and the lights were extinguished.
In the deep of the night, a group of people stealthily approached the Qi family's house.
It was Uncle Song Er, Aunt Song Er, their son Song Dongsheng and his wife, along with Da Hei and Jin Ping.
"Mother, are there really pretty wives inside?" Song Dongsheng tugged at Aunt Song Er's clothes and asked foolishly.
"Be good, Dongsheng, keep your voice down. If you're too loud, you'll scare the wives away," Aunt Song Er put her finger to her lips and shushed him. "I'll take you in later. Follow Mother, and you'll see the pretty wives."
Song Dongsheng nodded vigorously.
Uncle Song Er nodded to Jin Ping, and Jin Ping nudged Da Hei.
Da Hei untied a rope from his waist. The rope had a three-pronged grappling hook at the end. He threw it towards the top of the wall, and it hooked on firmly. Da Hei pulled hard; it was very sturdy and wouldn't loosen halfway up.
Da Hei was agile and climbed to the top of the wall in a few quick movements. Then, using the same method, he grabbed the rope and slid down.
The moment his feet touched the ground, he realized something was wrong. He held onto the rope tightly, but he still fell into the trap. Fortunately, because he hadn't let go, he didn't fall when he landed in the trap, and only his feet were injured.
The sharp bamboo splinters almost pierced through the soles of Da Hei's feet.
Da Hei grunted, the pain almost making him cry out. He bit his lip hard, the taste of blood growing stronger, and managed to suppress the cry. He limped towards the main door of the Qi family's house and removed the bolt.
"Yun Shi's room is in the east room of the main house," Jin Ping whispered. "You take Dongsheng there. Da Hei and I will keep an eye on the two little ones."
Uncle Song Er nodded, felt the tinder in his pocket, and planned to light a lamp when his son made his move, so he could see clearly.
The family of three crept towards Madam Yun's room, while Da Hei and Jin Ping headed towards the west room.
Although the little girl was young and her body was delicate, it would be more exciting to torment her like this. His feet were almost crippled for this matter today, so he had to find some fun, didn't he?
Thuds came from the east room. Da Hei frowned. It was too easy for that fool. Yun Shi had a beautiful face and was always cold and aloof, always giving off an aura of unapproachability. Da Hei had desired her for a long time, but back then, the Zhang brothers were interested in Yun Shi, so he never got his chance. After this matter was over, he would enjoy himself thoroughly.
He had heard that the colder a person was, the more passionate they were during intimacy.
Thinking this, Da Hei's heart ignited with desire. He crept into the west room and lunged onto the kang.
In the faint moonlight from outside, he could barely make out the shape under the quilt. When this little vixen realized how pleasurable such things could be, she might even cling to him. Then he could dote on both mother and daughter, what a beautiful prospect! And there would be plenty of money too.
Qi Zhenzhen swung her rolling pin and hit Da Hei squarely in the waist with a bang.
Fast, accurate, and ruthless, Da Hei let out a scream. He didn't even touch the edge of the kang and ended up sprawled on the ground.
Qi Zhenzhen ignored him. She was very confident in her previous blow. Da Hei would not only be unable to move, but he would also lose all sensation in his lower body from now on. Although the cracking sound was very light, Qi Zhenzhen clearly caught it. His lumbar spine had been broken. Since he was so lustful, she would make sure he was paralyzed from the waist down and could no longer harm anyone.