How could I possibly be confined in a cage?

After Guo Zixing caused such a scene today, Master Huang was still uneasy. After much deliberation, he decided to visit the Marshal's Mansion.

"...Then I'll leave it to Second Madam. My son is ignorant, but young people are bound to be confused after drinking. Besides, he tried his best to make amends afterward, giving money where needed and getting people out of trouble where necessary. If the eldest young master keeps pressing the issue, then our Huang family will really have to withdraw from Sifang City to have any chance of survival."

Mr. Huang sounded very aggrieved, but the second wife didn't believe him completely. She picked up a magnifying glass and examined a light pink pigeon-egg diamond ring closely, saying absentmindedly, "Your son really didn't do anything wrong?"

"I had already interrogated him carefully at the time. He did indeed do something wrong before drinking. He saw that the girl was beautiful and wanted to invite her to dance, but she was unwilling. My son lost face in front of all the young masters and ladies, so he couldn't help but complain a bit."

Who knew the driver overheard it? Perhaps wanting to curry favor with his employer, he did something foolish. Come to think of it, it's also because our Huang family hasn't been strict enough in managing its household affairs.

Master Huang's words were innocent. Since Xin Wu Hui and that girl both came back alive, Huang Qian must have already told Guo Zixing about his actions, otherwise he wouldn't have come to remind him.

However... he was still his own son after all, and Master Huang couldn't just abandon him. So he could only muddy the waters and speak in a way that was half true and half false, so that people would be skeptical.

The second wife put down the diamond ring and said leisurely, "Alright, in the end, your family isn't entirely without fault. It's just a few servants; he wouldn't go so far as to kill your son. The Marshal always values ​​harmony, and he wouldn't allow the eldest son to act so arrogantly."

Master Huang was delighted, realizing that this meant they were going to help. He quickly thanked them, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Second Madam. Please keep these little trinkets for yourself. When you have time, come to the Huang family shop for a chat and some tea. Jewelry styles change so quickly; the newest and best pieces are for you to enjoy."

The second wife's face lit up with pleasure as she smiled and urged them to go back, saying, "I understand. If there's nothing else, you can go back now."

Master Huang readily agreed and followed the guide out the back door. Before leaving, both the guide and the gatekeeper received a reward.

Once in the car, Master Huang's humble and polite demeanor vanished instantly. "Bah, what second wife? She's just putting on airs. She really thinks she's the first wife. What's with all the high and mighty attitude?"

Although it was mostly the third wife who engaged in "ladies' social interactions" outside the Marshal's mansion, these old foxes all knew the weight the second wife held in the Marshal's heart. Therefore, when they had something to ask for, they would mostly seek help from the second wife, hoping that she could whisper some words in his ear.

Although the second wife is unreliable and fails to deliver on most of the promises she makes, once she does deliver, it's a big deal, so her courtyard is always bustling with people.

After leaving the Guo residence, Master Huang did not go home. Instead, he turned his carriage around and drove towards the outskirts of the city, where he owned an estate.

"master."

Master Huang's sudden arrival at the estate caught everyone off guard, especially the estate manager, who nervously said:

"Sir, what brings you here? Why didn't you give me any advance notice?"

"What do you mean? Do I need to announce my arrival at my own estate?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare. It's just that no vegetables have grown on the estate yet, and I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain you properly, sir."

"Hmph, get out of here."

The steward was startled. "Master, this... this..."

Master Huang had a bad feeling. Ever since he arrived at the estate, the owner had been stammering and had been trying to stop him from entering the courtyard.

"Arrest him, gag him, and tie him to the porch." Whether it's serious or not, Master Huang simply cannot accept this attitude from a servant.

The head of the village let out a sob, but before he could resist, he was pinned to the ground by Master Huang's men.

Master Huang snorted coldly and walked towards the place he desired.

This is a corner of the manor, a separate garden set aside in the main courtyard for one person to live in. The two guards at the gate are drowsy. Pushing the door open, they find the old woman who was originally in charge of sweeping pointing at a woman and cursing her.

"You slut, I'll beat you to death for seducing people..."

"Stop!" Master Huang shouted, startling the old woman so much that she dropped the rolling pin on the ground with a thud.

"Master...Master?" The old woman was incredulous and hadn't reacted for a moment.

Master Huang then noticed that this old woman was not the woman he had assigned to the woman, but rather the wife of the head of the estate. Considering the words she had just used to berate the woman, it was obvious what had happened here.

Master Huang was furious and slapped the woman to the ground. "Tie up this wretched woman and her man together, and let everyone in this manor see what happens to those who betray their master."

The attendants behind her quickly gagged the old woman and carried her away, lest her village dialect offend Master Huang's ears.

Only then did Master Huang look at the woman lying on the ground. Her clothes were disheveled, and her hair was messy, probably because she hadn't washed it in a long time, as it smelled of greasy hair.

The woman seemed dazed, as if unaware of what was happening before her eyes. She held a pot of wine in her hands and would occasionally take a sip.

"Shao Ai, are you alright?" Master Huang asked with a heavy heart.

Hearing a sound, the woman looked towards Master Huang with hazy eyes, her hand raised high, "Wine, drink..."

Seeing the woman's incoherent state, Master Huang felt that he had been putting on a show for the dogs.

With a haughty gesture, Master Huang knelt down and brushed aside the woman's disheveled hair, revealing an extremely beautiful face.

Although she was clearly getting on in years, her inherent languid and carefree spirit was unique. She lay casually on the ground, as if she had carefully designed the angle, possessing a unique charm that evoked pity in me.

Therefore, even though the woman was an alcoholic and confused, he still couldn't let her go.

The woman smiled sweetly, exuding charm, and said, "Give me some wine, and I'll sleep with you."

Master Huang immediately came to his senses, shoved the woman hard, and his face turned cold.

There happened to be a pot of cold tea on the table, so Master Huang took it and poured it over the woman's head.

"You'd better be more alert in broad daylight."

The woman, startled by the cold water, jumped up and her mind immediately cleared.

After hastily wiping the messy hair and cold water off her face, the woman finally recognized who was in front of her.

"Master? Have you come to pick me up?" the woman exclaimed joyfully.

Master Huang responded with a cold snort from his nose.

"What about our son? Wu Hui has been a servant in your family for so many years, it's been too unfair to him."

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it, because once it was brought up, Master Huang immediately flew into a rage. Who was he losing so much money for? It was all because of Xin Wu Hui!

He secretly resented this moment. If Xin Wu Hui wasn't his own son, why would he have bothered with all the maneuvering and dealing with all the parties involved? He could have just killed him and left no evidence against him.

“Your good son has gotten into big trouble. You should quickly write a letter to him, telling him not to make things difficult for the Huang family and to remember the kindness of their upbringing over the years.”

The woman was dissatisfied, not knowing the reason, but she knew of Master Huang's abilities, so she complied and said, "You're right, I'll write a letter right away, please don't be angry with this child."

She reached for paper and pen, but she was always drunk and confused, so she had no idea what was in the room.

Mr. Huang frowned as he watched her struggle, showing no intention of helping at all.

The woman's beautiful figure as she walked was enough to make one's blood boil; if she weren't so slovenly, Mr. Huang would surely have felt like he was reunited with his wife after a long separation.

If anyone else knew Xin Wu Hui and was present, they would never recognize her. Such a charming and graceful woman was nowhere near the "poor old woman" Xin Wu Hui spoke of!