Bring your aunt to eat big meat, the scumbag father's family is furious

"If they're playing dirty, we don't have to be open and aboveboard. Let's just send someone to solve it privately and put an end to it once and for all." Pei Shijiu's brows were gloomy.

"Brother, this will be too easy for her. Killing someone will not only destroy their heart, but I think it would be better to confront the Liu family and let them express their attitude." Pei Zhujin said.

Qiao Jianer said, "I agree with the eldest master's approach. This way, we can also see whether the Liu family is unaware or involved."

"Then I'll do it right away." Pei Shijiu immediately stood up and ordered his men: "Go to the dungeon and bring the man out."

"I'm going too." Qiao Jian'er said, "Qiao Xinhua wants to harm me, so I have to go meet her."

"In that case, let's all go for a walk." Pei Zhujin said.

It is now night, and the ink color deepens the night.

However, the economy of Daze State was booming, and night markets appeared. Even many teahouses and restaurants were brightly lit all night long, so the curfew system was abolished ten years ago, and the imperial army's patrols of the city were strengthened.

As we walked along, the lanterns on both sides of the street were bright red, like translucent persimmons. The bustling restaurants emitted large lights, shining on the road surface, and the scenery was as clear as daylight.

There are still many pedestrians on the street who are enjoying the night. They are all full and look relaxed. Children are licking candy men and jumping around. There are also a few people releasing river lanterns by the river.

Pei Zhujin said, "The capital's night market is world-famous, known as the city that never sleeps. I was planning to take you out for some fresh air tomorrow night, but one street doesn't offer much to see. We'll find other good places when the time comes."

The Liu family lived in a remote area, several streets away, and one had to go around several residential areas to get there. It took half an hour to get there.

"Madam, the food delivered to the eldest young lady's room has hardly been touched." A nanny came to report to Madam Liu.

"If she doesn't want to eat, there's no need to force her. After all, she's the daughter of Jingzhao Shaoyin, a fourth-rank official. She's higher than a seventh-rank editor, and our Liu family can't get close to her." Madam Liu's tone was harsh and full of dissatisfaction.

And he even increased the decibels, as if he was afraid that people couldn't hear him.

Yes, she was resentful.

Originally, Third Master Qiao's family had refused to agree to this marriage, but for unknown reasons, he resigned from his official position and left the capital with his family, leaving Qiao Xinhua alone to look after the family. Some time later, Qiao Xinhua approached the Liu family, expressing her willingness to marry the eldest son. She also hinted that her family would be back soon and that she would receive a better official position than before.

Mr. and Mrs. Liu were more cautious and planned to wait until Mr. Qiao San returned to the capital. If that was the case and he liked the Liu family, that would be great.

However, Qiao Xinhua told Young Master Liu that if she did not take this opportunity to express her feelings, she would probably have to find another good husband when Mr. Qiao San got a good position. The reason she made this choice was because she was moved by Young Master Liu and she would not marry anyone else in this life.

The Liu family's parents still couldn't fully believe it. Who could predict the future? They had originally proposed to Qiao Xinhua because they saw that Third Master Qiao had a good position and had the support of First and Second Master Qiao. If they could get married, Young Master Liu would have plenty of opportunities to climb the social ladder.

Qiao Xinhua suddenly became so anxious, and they were worried that there was some hidden story or unexpected event behind it.

But Young Master Liu was drugged by some kind of magic potion and insisted on marrying Qiao Xinhua immediately, even going on a hunger strike to force her to do so. Liu's parents had only one legitimate son, and he was the one with the greatest hope of passing the imperial examination, so they naturally did not dare to be careless and agreed to his request and arranged the marriage for the two.

It saved a lot of money on the betrothal gift, and if everything went as she wished, Mrs. Liu would be very happy.

Otherwise, if we really go to propose at that time, even if Mr. Qiao's family agrees, we won't be able to do so without more than thirty pieces of gift money.

In the end, Mr. Qiao Sanye did return home, but he was escorted back.

It is said that he intended to impersonate the military achievements of a girl named Qiao Jianer, and even gave his youngest daughter the name "Qiao Lianer" in order to confuse people. However, it turned out that Qiao Jianer was not a pushover. She made multiple preparations and caught the Qiao Sanye family off guard. All their efforts were wasted, and they were even brought back to be punished.

When Mrs. Liu heard the news, she fainted on the spot.

The Liu family then understood why Qiao Xinhua was so eager to marry into the Liu family.

It turned out to be to save his life, to find a way out and support.

But as for the Liu family, the eldest son Liu's hope of climbing up the social ladder was gone. Even if he passed the imperial examination, there were thousands of such candidates in the capital, so he could only be a minor official and it would be difficult for him to make a name for himself.

Mr. Liu was so angry that he didn't eat for three days, and Young Master Liu also became much colder towards Qiao Xinhua.

He liked Qiao Xinhua, but he couldn't accept Qiao Xinhua's calculations.

The former dream lover has become a terrible bedmate.

Therefore, since Qiao Xinhua refused to eat, Madam Liu thought it would be best for her to starve to death so that Young Master Liu could remarry someone who could help him with his future.

Young Master Liu put down his chopsticks and said nothing, with a look of indifference on his face.

"My father and two brothers will be executed in the autumn. They are blaming our Liu family for not asking the emperor for mercy and not speaking for the family of Mr. Qiao Sanye." Madam Liu continued to sneer.

"Don't you see that the master is a seventh-rank official who can't even see the emperor? He shamelessly came to deceive her into marriage, and she was mad at him even though he didn't punish her severely."

When the incident happened in the family of Mr. Qiao San, Mr. Qiao Da, Mr. Qiao Er and the Qin family were also involved in the turmoil, which caused a shock in the capital. People are still discussing this matter.

She punished Qiao Xinhua to kneel in the Buddhist temple for three days, but after only two days, the eldest master couldn't bear it anymore and went to bring her back.

Someone ordered Qiao Xinhua to be whipped, but the beating was stopped halfway by the eldest son.

After all, the eldest master still has some feelings for her.

At this time, Qiao Xinhua was sitting in the room, clutching a handkerchief in his hand, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, which he had just wiped.

She didn't hear a word Madam Liu said.

She only cared about the fact that the man she sent to assassinate Qiao Jianer had fallen into the hands of the Pei family and was being tortured.

That person had received her favor and was loyal to her and had a strong character, but with the Pei family's methods, if they used other means to get the information out of her, she would be finished.

Qiao Xinhua felt restless and wanted to get up and walk around, but she felt too weak to do so.

She just hoped that that moment would never come, otherwise her life would end here.

Madam Liu made some sarcastic remarks, her mouth dry, and then she returned to the hall and ordered, "Throw away all the leftovers. Don't leave any food in the kitchen, and don't let anyone in casually."

"Mother, please leave some food for me." Young Master Liu was a gentle and calm man. He spoke slowly.

"It's my son's incompetence. If he were a top scholar, he wouldn't have caused me so much trouble."

As he said this, he lowered his head, feeling very guilty.

Madam Liu felt a little distressed and was about to speak when she heard the sound of hurried horse hooves in front of the door and someone hurriedly dismounted.

"Madam Liu, please come out and identify if this person is yours."