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Zheng Qianzhi's heart skipped a beat. It was indeed because of what happened last night.

But he had already thought of an excuse, and hurriedly explained: "Father-in-law, I just wanted to go out of town to catch some fireflies last night and give them to Wan'er as a surprise."

"Catching fireflies?" Huo Xiongcai looked at Zheng Qianzhi with a half-smile on his face. "It's so late, where are you going to catch fireflies?"

Zheng Qianzhi's heart tightened, fearing that Huo Xiongcai would continue to ask questions, and he hurriedly said: "Father-in-law, I know that my behavior last night was a bit inappropriate, but I really didn't mean anything else. I just wanted to give Wan'er a surprise."

Huo Xiongcai looked at Zheng Qianzhi deeply and said nothing.

He didn't completely believe Zheng Qianzhi's explanation, but he had no evidence either.

Moreover, the people who searched last night also came to report that there was nothing in the carriage.

"Father-in-law, I really know I was wrong, and I will never dare to do it again next time." Zheng Qianzhi said sincerely.

Huo Xiongcai looked at Zheng Qianzhi, pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "Since this is your first offense, I will forgive you this time. If you do it again, I will never let you off easily!"

Zheng Qianzhi heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, father-in-law. I promise there won't be a next time."

Huo Xiongcai didn't say anything, but just waved his hand, signaling Zheng Qianzhi to leave.

Zheng Qianzhi felt as if he had been pardoned and quickly turned around and left.

Huo Wan'er looked at Zheng Qianzhi's back, frowned slightly, but then relaxed again.

"Dad, this Zheng Qianzhi is weird, should we..." Huo Wan'er made a killing gesture.

Huo Xiongcai's face changed and he glared at Huo Wan'er, "Don't talk nonsense, he is your husband!"

Huo Wan'er said unconvincedly: "But..."

"No buts." Huo Xiongcai interrupted Huo Wan'er, "I know you look down on him, but he is your husband after all, and there is no evidence for what happened last night, so don't jump to conclusions."

Huo Wan'er could only nod helplessly, but she had already made up her mind to investigate Zheng Qianzhi thoroughly.

After Zheng Qianzhi returned to the room, he felt relieved, but then he felt a sense of fear.

At this moment, Lin Congyun suddenly appeared behind him, and Zheng Qianzhi was startled again.

Turning around and looking at Lin Congyun, a bitter smile appeared on her face, "Old Madam, my father-in-law just called me over to ask about what happened last night."

Lin Congyun had no expression on his face. "Why are you afraid? They didn't find anything."

Zheng Qianzhi smiled bitterly and said, "Although they didn't find anything, they have become suspicious of me. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for me to act in the future."

Lin Congyun pondered for a moment and said slowly: "In that case, I will help you solve this problem."

Zheng Qianzhi was surprised when he heard this, "The old lady is going to take action?"

Lin Congyun didn't say anything, just nodded.

Although Zheng Qianzhi was confused, he didn't dare to ask more questions and could only lower his head quietly.

Lin Congyun took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms and handed it to Zheng Qianzhi, "Put this in Huo Xiongcai's food."

Zheng Qianzhi took the porcelain bottle, with a hesitant expression on his face, "This..."

"Don't worry, there's no poison in this." Lin Congyun said calmly, "It will just make him unconscious for a few days."

Zheng Qianzhi felt relieved when he heard this, but then he felt nervous again.

How many days in coma?

What on earth does this old lady want to do?

Although Zheng Qianzhi was confused, he didn't dare to ask more questions and could only agree to it.

As night fell, Zheng Qianzhi's heart felt heavy as if it was weighed down by a stone.

He carefully carried the bowl of drugged food and walked towards Huo Xiongcai's yard with heavy steps.

The moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone road, reflecting his furrowed brow and uneasy expression.

Huo Xiongcai's yard was quiet, with only the sound of breeze blowing through the treetops.

Zheng Qianzhi stood at the door, took a deep breath, calmed himself, and then gently pushed the door open and walked in.

Huo Xiongcai was sitting at the table, holding a wine glass in his hand, drinking by himself, and seemed unaware of Zheng Qianzhi's arrival.

Zheng Qianzhi walked to the table, gently put down the food, and said respectfully: "Father-in-law, please have your meal."

There was an imperceptible tremor in his voice.

Huo Xiongcai raised his head, glanced at Zheng Qianzhi, then looked at the food on the table, and frowned slightly.

"Why are you the one delivering food today?" There was a hint of doubt in Huo Xiongcai's voice.

Zheng Qianzhi's heart tightened, and he hurriedly explained: "Father-in-law, the maid in the kitchen was a little uncomfortable today, so I took over."

"Does our Huo family have no servants left?"

Huo Xiongcai put down his wine glass and looked at Zheng Qianzhi with a sharp gaze.

"Well... I want to... I want to show my filial respect to my father-in-law..."

After Zheng Qianzhi finished speaking, Huo Xiong slowly stood up and walked to the table. His eyes fell on the food on the table, and then moved back to Zheng Qianzhi.

"In that case, you can stay and have dinner with me." Huo Xiongcai's voice carried a hint of majesty that could not be refused.

Zheng Qianzhi was shocked, but then forced himself to calm down.

He nodded, walked respectfully to the table and sat opposite Huo Xiongcai.

The two sat opposite each other, but the atmosphere was extremely heavy.

Zheng Qianzhi didn't dare to look up and look Huo Xiongcai in the eye. He could only lower his head and eat his meal in silence.

While Huo Xiongcai was tasting the food, he observed Zheng Qianzhi's reaction from time to time.

"How does the food taste?" Huo Xiongcai suddenly asked.

Zheng Qianzhi's heart tightened, and he raised his head in a hurry, pretending to be calm and replied: "Father-in-law, this meal tastes very good, and it was carefully prepared by the kitchen."

Huo Xiongcai nodded and asked, "So what do you think of life in this mansion?"

When Zheng Qianzhi heard this, he felt flustered and didn't know how to answer.

He could only say vaguely: "Father-in-law, everything is fine at home. I...I am very grateful."

Huo Xiongcai smiled faintly, put down the chopsticks in his hand, and looked directly at Zheng Qianzhi, "I know how you feel about Wan'er, but I also hope you can understand that as the son-in-law of the Huo family, your responsibility is not only to be good to Wan'er, but also to be loyal to the Huo family."

Zheng Qianzhi felt uneasy when he saw Huo Xiongcai's gaze. He lowered his head hastily and replied respectfully, "Father-in-law, I understand what you mean. I will do my best to be loyal to the Huo family."

Huo Xiongcai nodded and asked, "Do you have anything else to say about what happened last night?"

Zheng Qianzhi's heart tightened, but he knew that he could no longer hide anything at this moment, so he could only answer truthfully: "Father-in-law, I did want to go out of town last night, but I really had no other intentions. I just wanted to give Wan'er a surprise."