Favoring the concubine and killing the wife? She divorced the concubine and lived with her concubine

Xiao Lan was huddled in the house, the charcoal stove was burning brightly. Even so, she was still holding a hand warmer in her arms and wearing a thick cloak.

Fang Qingqing looked at her in disbelief. The stove had made her sweat profusely, and she had already taken off her thick coat. She lay barefoot on the couch, eating oranges, and didn't feel the cold.

"What's wrong with you? Is this the aftereffects of the poisoning?"

Fang Qingqing handed her an orange slice, but Xiao Lan waved her hand and said, "It's cold. I don't want to eat it!"

"The wound on my face won't heal either. Isn't this disfigured?" Xiao Lan looked in the mirror. The wound on her chin was still bright red and didn't seem to be getting any better.

"That's nothing, it can be covered up. It's just that your physique seems a little weak..."

"Do you think that the reason I didn't die after being poisoned twice is because I have some golden finger and I don't know it?" Xiao Lan looked at herself in the mirror. Apart from the wound, there was nothing unusual about her.

"Do I have this golden finger?" Fang Qingqing was curious.

Xiao Lan didn't know that in her dream Fang Qingqing was dead and had a tombstone just like Su Ze. But she didn't have one. Time continued the same way she went back last time and this time, with no difference.

She told the truth, and Fang Qingqing nodded, as if she had accepted her fate. "If you can go back, send my video and tell everyone that I'm not a mistress, I'm the one being a mistress."

Xiao Lan looked at her serious expression and smiled, "Okay. But if we follow this plot, Su Ze should be here too."

"Huh?" Fang Qingqing didn't react for a moment.

"My ex-husband should be here too, but he's not. So I think those were all dreams, and I'm just unlucky. Or maybe the ancient poisons weren't that strong enough to kill instantly. Or maybe your Xiaoyi is really amazing, able to bring the dead back to life."

"Why do I feel like you're laughing at me?"

"No, Xu Yi is quite cute, silly but sincere, and most importantly, he's not bad looking. You have good taste, you can discover this treasure boy."

The two looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter. After laughing for a long time, Fang Qingqing's eyes were filled with tears. "Even if I have to work like a slave, I still want to go back, regardless of whether Xu Yi is there or not."

Xiao Lan remained silent and just nodded.

"Madam..." Mother Xu knocked on the door, her tone a little anxious.

Fang Qingqing jumped off the couch and ran to open the door. "What's wrong, Mother Xu?"

Seeing her barefoot, Mother Xu was about to nag her, but then she realized it was not the right time and could only sigh, "Ah!" and then said, "A servant of the Xiao family ran away. That person was the personal servant of Second Master Xiao. I guess..."

Mother Xu slapped her thigh anxiously, "What if he goes to find Xiao Zongwen..."

Xiao Lan nodded after hearing this and said, "Then let's look everywhere."

Mother Xu cried out "Ouch" again, "Don't worry, if they run away, they will definitely tell Xiao Zongwen that you saw the murderer. What will you do if they come to kill you to silence you?"

"Then come..."

Fang Qingqing glanced back at Xiao Lan. Seeing her nonchalant expression, she knew she had something on her mind, so she advised, "Mother Xu, don't worry. Madam must have her own plans. Hasn't Chi Yu been found yet?"

Seeing Xiao Lan's composure, Mother Xu could only believe that she had her own plans. "I was just about to say that Chi Yu is back and is just outside the yard. Do you want to meet him now?"

"Well, please come in."

Although Mother Xu was still worried, she agreed. Before leaving, she reminded Fang Qingqing, "Put on your shoes."

Fang Qingqing felt that Mother Xu looked especially like her grandmother. "Yes, Mother Xu."

When Chi Yu came in, he no longer had the high spirits he had when he was the shopkeeper. After living outside for these days, he also realized that it was not easy for him to live a good life alone.

He had followed Sun Shaohua since childhood, never lacking food or drink, and even gained considerable experience following him. But so what? Ultimately, even as a free man, he could only survive at the bottom of the city. He couldn't even earn as much as those illiterate but able-bodied laborers.

"Madam." He entered the door respectfully and knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

Xiao Lan was not used to this and hurriedly called him up, "Chi Yu, since I asked you to come back, I am willing to use you. You don't need to do such a big ceremony. A man's knees are made of gold, so stand up."

Chi Yu shook his head. "No, I don't have any children. I've learned this during my time away from home. Before, the servants at home looked up to me because I stood by the master's side. Later, everyone praised my ability because the lady valued me. Now that I'm out there, I'm nothing."

Fang Qingqing saw that Chi Yu's eyes were filled with sadness and felt sorry for him.

"You're still young. As long as you gain more experience, you'll be able to do things on your own in the future. You're not even twenty yet. When I was a teenager, I didn't even know where to play in the mud."

"Ahem..." Xiao Lan stopped Fang Qingqing from talking too much. She was already a mother in her teens, yet she was still playing in the mud.

Fang Qingqing quickly covered her mouth and stepped aside. Chi Yu looked at her, knowing she was trying to comfort him, and felt even more guilty. Back then, Fang Xiaoniang was the one who suffered the most. She was hungry and cold, and her son ignored her father, who didn't care about her. He didn't even offer a helping hand.

"Thank you... Miss Qing."

Xiao Lan stepped forward and helped him up. "Stop talking about this. I have something to tell you."

Chi Yu thanked him and stood up, his eyes still lowered, not looking at anyone. This was the rule for slaves, they were not allowed to stare at their masters.

"I wanted to bring you back before, but was delayed for some reason. Now there is no time to delay. You will go to the restaurant where Xiao Xuan lives today and be his personal servant, taking care of his food, clothing and daily life."

Chi Yu nodded in agreement. He had already heard about this from Haitang.

"But, when you go there, it won't be just a simple care. Although Xiao Xuan told me that he would help me, I don't trust him. I need you to help keep an eye on me."

Chi Yu couldn't help but look at Xiao Lan in surprise. Her words showed that she completely trusted him.

"Yes……"

"We need to keep an eye on Xiao Zongwen. It's said that Xiao Zongwen doesn't trust Xiao Xuan, but his words and actions will inevitably reveal something. If you feel anything is wrong, you can tell me."

Chi Yu nodded blankly, feeling a little confused. "I'm with Master Xiao. What else will Xiao Zongwen say to him?"

Xiao Lan thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, let's see."

"Well... I said that at the beginning, and you are still willing..."

"Haitang is still in our hands. If you don't listen to us, we will marry her to someone else. Many servants like Haitang... Haitang has a good temper, is obedient, and can..." Fang Qingqing said deliberately, but before she finished speaking, Chi Yu hurriedly spoke.

"I will never let the lady down."

"Just kidding..." Fang Qingqing covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "Eat oranges. Haitang picked them herself. They're so sweet."

Chi Yu took it blankly, not knowing whether what she said was true or not.

"I trust you. I don't need to threaten you with anyone."

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After Chi Yu left, Xiao Lan looked at Fang Qingqing, "Do you believe him?"

Fang Qingqing was puzzled. "Didn't you say you believed it?"

"I don't know. He's been out for a few days. I don't know where he went or who he met." Xiao Lan looked at the dark yard because there was no light. Chi Yu's figure was no longer visible.

"Then why did you give him such an important task?" Fang Qingqing also looked at the yard and whispered.

"Hey, doesn't Haitang like him? If he really doesn't let us down, then let them be together. If Chi Yu is really that unworthy, then we will break up the couple."

"Uh... ok."