The War God Uncle's Delicate Wife

"Then do you know who took the cousin away?" Aunt Jin frowned and asked in a somewhat anxious tone.

"Madam, we were locked up in a dungeon. It was dark and damp there, and the surrounding environment was very unfamiliar. Moreover, everyone inside was dressed in black and had their faces covered. We had no idea where we were." The servant recalled and his body trembled involuntarily, as if those terrible experiences had reappeared before his eyes.

"How is the cousin now?" Aunt Jin was more concerned about whether Jin Cheng was injured, and asked anxiously.

"My cousin...his injuries are worse than mine. Those people torture us every day. No matter how we beg for mercy, they never pay any attention." When the servant thought of being whipped every day, his heart was filled with fear and pain. He was so glad that he was finally released, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.

"You said that your cousin brought a girl back that day. Do you know who she is?" The servant only mentioned the kidnapping in Jincheng and did not tell her the specific situation of the girl.

"There were many people coming that day, and there were no markings on the carriages. I only heard the man call himself 'this marquis', and he looked to be in his fifties or sixties." The servant repeated the last words he heard that day.

Aunt Jin frowned: "Marquis? Which marquis? There are many marquisates in the capital." She pondered in her heart, trying to recall information related to this marquis, but found nothing.

"Oh, yes. That day, my cousin asked me to inform the second young lady, but the second young lady was not in the mansion that day." The servant added another important clue.

When Aunt Jin heard this, she was even more surprised: "Why should we inform the Second Young Miss? What does this matter have to do with the Second Young Miss?" She stared at the servant, hoping to get more answers from him.

The servant was startled by Aunt Jin's gaze and quickly said, "I don't know. My cousin just asked me to come to the mansion to tell the second young lady that what I promised her a few days ago has been done."

Aunt Jin stopped asking questions and fell into deep thought. She felt that things were becoming more and more complicated, and it seemed that there were some unknown secrets behind it. So, she decided to go to Liu Jiaojiao in person to find out the situation.

Soon, Aunt Jin came to the gate of Liu Jiaojiao's yard, gently pushed the door open and walked in.

Liu Jiaojiao was practicing dancing at this time. She was wearing a white ancient costume with fluttering sleeves, like a fairy descending to the earth. Her movements were light and graceful, as if she was walking in the clouds. Her dancing posture was graceful, and every move was full of classical charm, which made people intoxicated. Her face was filled with a gentle smile, as if she was telling a beautiful story. Her eyes were shining, like the brightest stars in the night sky. Her hair fluttered gently with her movements, as soft as silk. Her steps were light, as if she was walking in the clouds, which made people fall in love with her.

Aunt Jin looked at her daughter with great satisfaction. She was delicate and fair-skinned. Her eyes were clear and bright, like a spring, deep and charming. At this moment, her long hair was flowing, black and shiny, falling on her shoulders like a waterfall, exuding a faint fragrance.

Her talent is even more outstanding, and she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

How could Aunt Jin not be pleased with such a daughter? She believed that such a daughter would definitely be favored by all men in the world. It was a pity that her status was a little low. She had to speed up and deal with that person as soon as possible. In this way, her Jiaojiao would soon become the legitimate daughter of the Liu family.

"My dear daughter, you must be tired. Stop and rest." Aunt Jin walked into the yard, called Liu Jiaojiao softly, and sat down at the stone table in the yard.

Liu Jiaojiao felt a little impatient when she heard Aunt Jin's voice. She had been practicing this dance every day in preparation for the Wanshou Festival, which was only a month away. But now she was suddenly interrupted and had to stop. However, the irritability in her heart disappeared the moment she stood up. She raised her head with a gentle smile on her face and walked towards Aunt Jin.

"Mom, why are you here? Is there something wrong?" Liu Jiaojiao walked over to Aunt Jin and sat down, asking softly.

Aunt Jin reached out her hand and gently touched Liu Jiaojiao's face, her eyes full of love and concern: "Mother saw that you have been practicing dance hard these days and it is very hard, so I thought of coming to see you. You, don't tire yourself out too much." As she said that, Aunt Jin poured a cup of tea for Liu Jiaojiao and handed it to her, "Drink some water to moisten your throat."

Liu Jiaojiao took the teacup, blew away the hot air in it, and then took a sip. She smiled at Aunt Jin and said, "Thank you, mother. Actually, I'm not tired. I just want to practice this dance better so that I can perform well at the Wanshou Festival."

Aunt Jin nodded, picked up her handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat off her forehead, her eyes full of love. From a distance, the mother and daughter were dependent on each other, forming a warm and harmonious picture.

The mother and daughter talked for a long time before Aunt Jin mentioned Jincheng's matter.

"What do you mean my cousin is in trouble? My daughter has been at home recently and has not gone out. She doesn't know anything about my cousin!" Liu Jiaojiao said with an irritable look on her face, muttering to herself: "What good can happen to that playboy cousin? He causes trouble all day long and is really a headache." She really didn't want to hear any news about her cousin anymore, especially Aunt Jin's doting and indulgence of her cousin, which made her even more dissatisfied.

"Your cousin sent a servant to pass on a message that day. Do you know the details? What did he promise you?" Aunt Jin asked anxiously, with a hint of nervousness and worry in her eyes. However, such questioning made Liu Jiaojiao feel more and more impatient. She couldn't help but pout and complain: "Mom, why are you so anxious when you mention my cousin? I am your own flesh and blood, why do I feel that you care more about my cousin?" The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Tears flashed in her eyes and her voice was a little choked.

Aunt Jin's eyes twinkled, and she continued, "Your uncle only has this one son, and mother promised your uncle to take good care of him."

"Mom, I'm not saying anything bad to you, but you should have sent my cousin back to my uncle's house last time. If you had, nothing would have happened." There was a hint of complaint in Liu Jiaojiao's tone.

She frowned, her eyes flashing with dissatisfaction, and she muttered to herself, "How did I fail? What a loser! I already caught Jiang Li, but he still found a chance to escape."

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and she thought to herself, "If Jiang Li dies, will there be no one to compete with me for the Third Prince?" This thought suddenly occurred to Liu Jiaojiao, and a trace of regret and pity welled up in her heart.

She bit her lip and thought unwillingly: "What a pity...it would be great if Jiang Li was really dead..." There was a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by deep helplessness.

"Jiaojiao, do you know which family the girl your cousin kidnapped is from? How come there is no news at all?" Aunt Jin knocked on the stone table irritably, feeling a little anxious. She had sent people to inquire everywhere, but still could not find the dungeon where Jin Cheng was imprisoned. This made her feel very confused and uneasy.