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

Xiao Lan quickly stepped out of the house to take a look, but could only hear two sounds of tiles clicking, and could not see anyone!

Xiao Lan was now certain of Li Si's words; the old man was indeed a skilled martial artist. She wasn't sure whether she hoped he could capture Liu Hu, as catching him would give her peace of mind.

But whether the county government could hold Liu Hu was unknown. Anyway, he didn't have the courage to identify him. He had seen Liu Hu's banditry that day. If someone could bail him out, he might not have received the preferential treatment he had now.

Her thoughts were in a mess. The maid brought a cloak for Xiao Lan to put on, then left to clean the room.

Li Si finally spoke up.

"Madam, this is still a potential threat. Even if we don't report it to the police, how about notifying Captain Xue?" Li Si could deduce from Xiao Lan's state that Old Yu must have seen correctly that there was indeed movement in the backyard. However, Old Yu had just arrived and didn't want to alert anyone. By the time he went to look for him and rushed over, it would be too late.

"Captain Xue was my childhood playmate and took great care of me. I'm afraid he'll get worried and do something impulsive. There are some things he can't make the decision on."

When Xue Wu sent a few constables, he told him privately that the robber might have connections with someone in the army.

At least Liu Hu hasn't done anything too extreme to him yet.

"Well... I'm worried you're in danger. The Sun family is counting on you to take care of things." Li Si admired Xiao Lan from the bottom of his heart. He had been at the Sun family for some time, watching how Xiao Lan lived there and how she gradually established herself. Although there were many coincidences, it was undeniable that Xiao Lan was the undisputed mistress in his eyes.

When Xiao Lan turned around, she saw Li Si's worried eyes, and a warm feeling rose in her heart.

"Brother Li Si, don't worry, I know what's going on. If I really feel like I can't control myself, I will ask for help immediately. I still want to lead a good life with you all."

Xiao Lan didn't know when it started, but she had a sense of responsibility towards the servants and maids around her who truly cared about her.

She wants those who care about her to live a stable life regardless of their purpose.

The two of them hadn't said a word when Old Yu came in from the courtyard gate.

"Madam, there seemed to be a figure just now. I followed it quietly for a while and saw that person enter the Xiangman Building."

Xiao Lan paused slightly, but then burst into laughter.

"Are you sure he didn't notice you following him?"

"I am still confident about this."

When Xiao Lan heard this, her smile deepened.

"Thank you for your hard work. May I know your name, Master?"

"My last name is Yu."

"Master Yu, the peace and tranquility of this mansion will depend greatly on you in the future. The servants can train as much as they can. If they are not very capable, I will give them work in other factions. Don't force them to train for fear that I will drive them away. I will also reward and subsidize those who practice diligently and can endure hardships. I apologize for your hard work!"

Xiao Lan was being very polite. She needed someone who could really protect her home.

There is a difference between those who have trained and those who have not. For example, although Li Si was strong at that time, he could not compare with the smaller and more skilled fighters among the gang members.

"With your words, Madam, I will do my best. I will tell Li Si everything, and he will pass it on to you."

"It's all right. It depends on your convenience. Li Si is very honest. If you can't make anything clear, you can come to me directly."

Old Yu had heard from Li Si that Xiao Lan was particularly thoughtful and kind to the family servants. Now it seemed to be true, and it was well worth it that he had been coaxed into becoming a coach by Li Si.

"Okay. Madam, go to bed early. I'll send two servants to stand guard at your door. If anything happens, just let me know."

"No, no one will come tonight."

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In the county government office, the light in Su Ze's study was still on, and Mr. Cui had already dozed off on the chair next to him.

Su Ze looked at some documents, his brows knitted together, and he fell into deep thought.

The little beggar hadn't said a word in the county government office, so they decided to let him out to catch a bigger fish. They sent someone to follow him and discovered that the little beggar always appeared at the back door of Miweixuan. The old shopkeeper would also always go to the back door to give him something and say something to him.

Even if it was to help a beggar, the shopkeeper didn't need to go out in person. Besides this place, the little beggar only begged on the street or wandered around, and didn't go anywhere else. So Su Ze suspected that the little beggar was asked by the shopkeeper of Miweixuan to let He's mother falsely accuse Xiao Lan.

But what was the grudge between the old owner of Miweixuan and Xiao Lan? Or, in other words, what was the relationship between the owner of Miweixuan and Xiao Lan?

He looked at the record of Fan Zhixing on the paperwork. Originally from Xiaoshan, he had moved to Nancheng a few years ago and opened a restaurant. Over the years, he had opened several branches, and his business had always been good, ranking among the best in Nancheng. He had even opened branches in neighboring countries.

Just a businessman, nothing else was found.

Su Ze pinched his brows, feeling a headache. Xiao Lan always had these unexplained things around her, which made him exhausted.

There had been no news of the bandit to this day. He had privately questioned any of the Sun family servants who might have seen him, but they all said they had no idea. Either they hadn't seen him, or they had been so frightened they had forgotten. Xiao Lan had clearly spent such close time with the bandit, yet she also said she was too frightened to remember.

Su Ze actually felt for a moment that it was a cruel idea to doubt a frightened weak woman. But then he thought that Xiao Lan was not a weak woman, and she also had something worth doubting!

Either the bandit leader had threatened her, or, as the rumors on the street said, she really had connections with the bandits. But Su Ze quickly convinced himself, after all, he had witnessed how Xiao Lan escaped the bandit leader's control.

The oil lamp was getting dimmer and dimmer and would soon go out. It would be better for me to go back to sleep than to expect Master Cui to add more oil for me.

He stood up and patted Master Cui.

"Go to bed! The lamp oil is running out. Remember to add more tomorrow!"

After saying that, he left the study and returned to his room.

Su Ze's room is very simple, without any luxurious decorations, just like an honest official.

The only valuable thing is the clothes hanging there now. It is said that the material cost five hundred taels for each piece of material. This is the clothes Xiao Lan gave him.

Xiao Lan had previously said that she would charge him for the materials he bought next time and would not embarrass him. He had also wanted to use this as an excuse to visit her shop.

But when he learned about the purchasing method in her shop, he gave up the idea. That shop was not something he could afford.

His monthly salary was only 28 taels, plus other subsidies, the total was only more than 30 taels.

Not to mention buying material, he didn't even have the courage to wear the ready-made clothes.

He always thought that passing the imperial examination and becoming a county magistrate was a matter of great honor to his family. Everyone in his family thought that Su Ze had brought honor to the family, and he was proud of it. He never asked for a cent from the family and even sent money home every month.

Now, for the first time, he wondered if inheriting the family business in the capital would have been a better choice. That way, he could confidently show up at Xiao Lan's shop, ordering fabrics at 500 yuan a piece, and watching her flattering, hypocritical smile.

However, this idea only lasted for a moment before he dispelled it with a basin of cold water.

This woman was a married woman, and not only that, she was also a very scheming person. She had an inexplicable hostility towards him, but she always used her delicate appearance to deceive his sympathy and achieve her own goals!

But even if he doesn't want to admit it, this annoying woman always lingers in his heart!

The most important thing is, if he hadn’t come to Nancheng to be the county magistrate, he wouldn’t have recognized this person!