It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Wang Wanzhi first asked Cuiliu to go to the kitchen to see if the food was ready, and then chat with the cook and the old women on the farm to find out who in the farm was the most trusted by the head of the farm.

Then they assigned two guards to wait for the village head to come back and keep a close eye on him, to see what he did and who he met. Remember not to act rashly.

The maids and guards received the order and left.

After waiting for about an incense stick of time, the guard who had just received the order came hurriedly and reported a few words to Wang Wanzhi in a low voice with an anxious look on his face.

Wang Wanzhi's face changed drastically when she heard this. She staggered back a few steps, but was supported by Song Zhi.

Li Zhuangtou mixed medicine powder into the food, and Sister Song’s guess came true. She was indeed targeted by the Chen family.

"Don't worry, sister. Wait until Li Zhuangtou brings in the food and then arrest him. We can't just passively take the beating."

Wang Wanzhi also calmed down after hearing Song Zhi's calm words. She breathed a sigh of relief, smashed a set of cups and said angrily, "Go and see what's going on. It's been so long, and the food hasn't arrived yet. Go and ask Li Zhuangtou to come and report."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhuangtou led his men into the courtyard, holding a dish of exquisite food.

Because Wang Wanzhi's voice was very high when she was angry, Li Zhuangtou heard the sound of porcelain breaking as soon as he entered the courtyard.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, which had broken out due to his guilty conscience, bowed and smiled apologetically as he stepped into the main hall. "Please forgive me, young lady. I was delayed a little by fishing. The food is ready. I'll have it brought in right away."

After saying this, he directed his servants to serve the food.

Wang Wanzhi sat at the top, silent and not saying a word.

After the food was served, Li Zhuangtou respectfully left.

But Wang Wanzhi stopped him, "Li Zhuangtou, wait a minute."

When Li Zhuangtou was the only outsider left in the main hall, Wang Wanzhi waved her hand and signaled the guards to take him away.

Before Li Zhuangtou could react, he was knocked unconscious by a knife attack.

When he was woken up by a bowl of tea, he was tied up and unable to move.

Li Zhuangtou struggled desperately for a long time, but the ropes binding his body showed no signs of loosening.

He then begged for mercy: "Miss, what are you doing?"

Wang Wanzhi didn't waste any time talking to her. She took the big knife from the guard's hand and slapped Li Zhuangtou in the face.

"You don't have to be so hypocritical with me. I want to ask you why Chen Dalai called you just now? And what drug did you put in this food?"

Li Zhuangtou's expression changed drastically, and he kept shaking his head in denial, "Miss, there must be some misunderstanding."

Wang Wanzhi's face turned cold. She didn't waste any words with him. She stuffed a piece of cloth into his mouth and then slashed with a big knife. Blood instantly gushed out of Zhuangtou's arm.

The pain and fear made him squirm constantly, trying to break free from the restraints, but it was all in vain.

The cold tip of the knife was pressed against Li Zhuangtou's forehead again. "I'll ask you again, what did you put in the food? If you don't tell me, this time I'll cut off your other arm."

Wang Wanzhi said in a cold tone, "The Chen family may have promised you something, but your indenture is in my hands now. I can kill a cunning slave in a moment's thought. Think carefully about who is your master!"

Li Zhuangtou saw murderous intent in Wang Wanzhi's cold eyes.

His strong desire to survive made him ignore everything else. He nodded repeatedly while whimpering, indicating that he had said everything.

Wang Wanzhi then handed the big knife to the guard beside him and ordered, "Take the cloth strip. If he dares to shout, chop off his arm."

Li Zhuangtou shuddered, knowing that his actions had been exposed.

If he doesn't do what the lady says, he will really die.

So after being let go, Li Zhuangtou bargained: "I will tell you everything I know, Miss. Can you please let me go?"

"As long as you tell me everything you know, I can spare your life."

Li Zhuangtou, who only wanted to save his own life, didn't care about anything else at this moment. He said in detail: "The Chen family sent me over to ask what the young lady did at the manor and when she would return."

"When I heard that you hadn't eaten yet, I gave me a packet of sleeping pills and asked me to mix them into the lady's food. After the lady and her group were unconscious, I sent you to Chenjiazhuang."

The more Li Zhuangtou spoke, the softer his voice became, until it was almost inaudible at the end. It was obvious that he knew that what he was doing would anger Wang Wanzhi.

After hearing this, Wang Wanzhi was indeed very angry and stepped forward to kick Li Zhuang in the head.

She felt unsatisfied and was about to kick again when Song Zhi stopped her.

Song Zhi shook her head and continued, "I want to ask you, have you revealed how many people the Chen family has? Besides drugging you, are there any other actions?"

"Think carefully before you speak. If you say something wrong or nonsense, there will be a punishment more painful than death."

"Have you heard of Lingchi? The flesh is cut off piece by piece, but the person can still live. If you want to give it a try, I can help you."

Song Zhi said with a smile: "Don't be too optimistic. I don't know whether the Chen family will come to fight or not, but I know you can't escape!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhuangtou couldn't help but tremble.

He wasn't a man of strong will, so after hearing Song Zhi's threats, he made repeated promises, "I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything. After Chen Da gave me the drug, he let me go."

"When I left, I vaguely heard them talking about the return trip, the killer, and so on."

Li Zhuangtou continued to cry, "Miss, I have told you everything I heard. As for how many people there are, I really don't know."

Song Zhi pressed the issue, "Besides you, does anyone else in the village know about the drugging?"

Li Zhuangtou shook his head repeatedly, "No, no, how could I dare to say such a treasonous thing?"

Song Zhi snorted coldly and without letting him talk nonsense, she directly ordered the guards to shut his mouth.

Then he turned to Wang Wanzhi and said, "Sister Wang, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Let's give this table of food to those who are close to Li Zhuangtou."

"We need to control them first, and don't let them be instigated to attack us."

Wang Wanzhi nodded repeatedly. She first asked the guard to move Li Zhuang to the side room, and then asked Cui Liu and the maids in the village to gather all the people who were close to the head of the village.

The food that had been removed was placed in another hall. Cui Liu said in front of the anxious people, "Miss, I heard from the head of the village that you are the most diligent. These meals are given to you as a reward. Enjoy them."

After that, he turned around and left.

Seeing the table full of delicious dishes, the farmers were excited. When they heard that it was the head of the village who spoke well of them in front of the young lady, they were all happy and started to feast on the food.

But after more than ten breaths, everyone felt dizzy. When they realized something was wrong, the person who tried to get up had already collapsed.

At this time, the security guards came up, tied up more than ten people, gagged them, and threw them into a secluded storage room in the backyard.