Something happened. This is not going to be bloody.

Today is the day to visit Pan Lin, and the couple boarded the wooden boat that was waiting for guests on the canal, carrying gifts.

The boatman asked, "Where are you two going?"

Yao Qing replied: "Please go to the dock at Chengzhou Lane."

"Okay, you two can sit down."

The couple sat at the bow of the boat while the boatman rowed from behind. The sky was slowly getting dark and the shops on both sides of the river had hung up lanterns. The lanterns were reflected in the water and the boat looked like it was wandering in a painting from afar.

Zhou Leng closed her eyes slightly, feeling the breeze amidst the bustling crowd. Her mind seemed to be immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city.

Yao Qing turned his head to say something to his wife, but when he saw this, he closed his mouth and looked at the woman's beautiful face with gentle eyes.

Zhou Leng sat on the boat listening to the sound of the wind. In the wind was the steady breathing of the person beside him, the shouting of people in the distance, the flow of the river and the panting of the boatman.

It seemed like just a moment and yet it seemed like tens of millions of years had passed.

"Madam, madam."

There was a sound that seemed to be pulled in the wind, and then it reached Zhou Leng's ears. She opened her eyes from her meditation. At that moment, there seemed to be energy vibrating. The lanterns on both sides of the shore suddenly tilted to the sides, as if blown by the wind.

Zhou Leng made a breakthrough, just so casually and naturally taking a step forward.

"Ma'am, we're here."

Zhou Leng helped Yao Qing get ashore by holding her hand, and then the two of them slowly walked away.

Lin Tongpan was actually the former leader of the stronghold, Lin Qiushi. After the war, he was promoted to Tongpan as an exception and assisted the prefect Gao Quan in governing Lin'an.

When the two arrived at the gate of the Lin Mansion, someone was already waiting at the door.

The two handed over the gifts to the receptionist and were led into the courtyard by the servant. This place was different from the elegant courtyard where Zhou Leng and his friends lived. The status and wealth of the owner of the mansion were revealed everywhere.

Today, Lin Qiushi and his wife did not invite anyone else, but just had a small gathering with Yao Tixia and his wife.

Perhaps because of their different status and identity, men and women sat at separate tables at this banquet. Lin Tongpan and Yao Qing sat at one table, separated by a screen, while the women sat at another table.

Mrs. Wang exchanged a few words with Zhou Leng, and the two became friendly.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Madam Wang took Zhou Leng's hand and said, "Yirong, today your sister-in-law has a gift for you."

Zhou Leng politely replied: "Madam, you are too polite. I am honored to be treated by you today. How can I ask for your gift?"

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite to me? Let He Xiang come in."

Just as he finished speaking, a woman walked in from the side door. She was wearing plain clothes, a silk belt around her waist, and no makeup. She had a naturally charming figure and was born with a beautiful appearance.

Zhou Leng raised his eyebrows and said:

"Madam, are you going to give me a beauty? I'm afraid I'm not worthy of her. It would be better for her to be a concubine of my master."

Mrs. Wang felt a little embarrassed by Zhou Leng's words. She knew that the other party was dissatisfied, but she had no other choice. Although she was the wife of the Tongpan, many people in this state knew that she was the wife of the chief of Sanyuan Village. Although she was well-educated and well-mannered, no one was willing to associate with her.

The day before yesterday, her husband brought this girl home, saying that she was a maid of a colleague's family. During the banquet, she just served a few bowls of wine, and the colleague gave her to him. What's more annoying is that the indenture of this girl is still in the hands of the other party. This man can't kill her for no reason, so today he has to resort to this bad idea and give her to Yirong.

Madam Wang looked at Zhou Leng, whose smile had disappeared, and said with an apologetic smile:

"Sister Yirong, please don't be ridiculous. How can this lowly maid be Yao Tixia's concubine? I am just worried that you don't have a maid to serve you. Please don't be polite, this girl can do any rough or tiring work."

Zhou Leng knew from Mrs. Wang's expression that the other party might have no other options. But you should have discussed it in advance. Now suddenly saying it is obviously forcing me to submit, relying on the fact that you are the judge to put pressure on me. She lowered her eyelids and said:

"Thank you Madam Wang for giving me the maid. I am grateful for Yirong."

Mrs. Wang wanted to say a few more words but felt that it would be beneath her status. After all, she was the wife of a Tongpan, while the other party was only the wife of a Tixia.

Zhou Leng drank another glass of wine and said:

"Madam Wang, I am too drunk today so I will take my leave." She said to the woman without waiting for Madam Wang to say anything: "Your name is He Xiang? Be smart next time and come and help me."

He Xiang came over without changing her expression and supported Zhou Leng, and the two of them left the table.

Mrs. Wang was quite unhappy. She felt that even if she had done something inappropriate in this matter, the other party should not be so embarrassed.

Lin Tongpan was chatting with Yao Qing. He saw from afar what seemed to be the figure of Madam Yirong leaving. He frowned slightly and said, "Brother Yao Qing, let's stop today. I see that Madam Yirong seems to have left. I'm afraid she is not feeling well. Let's talk about it another day."

Yao Qing bowed and said goodbye, following his wife's figure.

After watching Yao Qing leave, Madam Wang walked to the side of Lin Tongpan and said, "What an ungrateful young lady."

Lin Tongpan frowned and looked sideways at Madam Wang. He said bluntly, "Madam is now a frog in a well, yet she is arrogant. How can a daughter of a noble family be so graceful? After all, she comes from a poor family, and she has forgotten her roots and pursued trivial matters, making a thundering sound in a clay pot."

Mrs. Wang's face turned pale, and her feet felt weak and unsteady, as if she was not able to stand steadily. These words were really too heavy for her.

Judge Lin ignored her and walked away.

Yao Qing caught up with Zhou Leng, and the two of them left the Lin residence and walked to the official road. It was already dark. He glanced at the woman who followed his wife, and then asked with his eyes.

Zhou Leng glanced at him and replied, "Madam Wang was afraid that I would be tired so she sent it to my maid."

Yao Qing looked at the woman with disdain and said:

"Madam Wang, please be nice. The maid needs to be strong and healthy, otherwise how can she serve you? Although she is not as beautiful as you, she is still pretty. Why not work as a waiter in your shop? She will definitely attract a lot of people."

The corners of He Xiang's mouth twitched. She was originally a singer in the house of Tongzhi. Tongzhi sent her to Tongpan. In fact, his intention was just to test her. Tongzhi did not assign her any spy tasks. She was treated with respect in Lin Tongpan's mansion for two days and then sent to the wife of Tixia. Now, Tixia even disliked her for not being strong enough. She was speechless.

Zhou Leng couldn't help laughing after hearing what the man said. She said, "My lord, what you said is very good. On weekdays, it's just me and Ju Zheng. Although we call each other uncle and sister-in-law, it's always a bit inappropriate. It would be good to have He Xiang in the future."

There were two of them when they came, and three of them when they left, all by boat.

He Xiang tried hard to reduce her sense of existence. At this moment, she was just a rootless duckweed. Her body contract was in the hands of the wife of the Tongzhi, but she had to make a living under the couple.

There are always people with miserable lives.

Everyone in the world is suffering, and we can only overcome it by ourselves.

After the three of them returned to the courtyard, Ju Zheng was standing at the door bored.

Zhou Leng joked, "Ju Zheng, your brother Yao Qing went out and brought you a young lady. You must take good care of her. Let's go back to our room and rest first."

Ju Zheng looked at the woman who was following behind the two men with a very low presence. He frowned and replied, "Sister-in-law, please stop teasing me. Now that you are back, I will go and lock the door."

Zhou sneered at him and went back to the house with Yao Qing, no longer caring about He Xiang.