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"No matter how painful it is, we have to treat it. Our Ning'er is still so young. We can't let her have regrets for the rest of her life, can we?"

The First Madam sighed, her heart aching, and said, "It's better to have a short, sharp pain than a long, drawn-out one. Just get through it."

"Mother, I need to discuss this with my husband!"

Luo lowered her head and explained to Song Qingqian, "Madam, let us consider this matter. What do you think?"

"Okay, but you need to hurry. We're leaving tomorrow, and you might have to go to the ancient city to look for us then."

Mrs. Luo quickly nodded: "Thank you, Madam."

"No need to be polite, you guys stay here, I'll head back now."

Song Qingqian smiled and waved her hand, then left, leaving the First Madam and her daughter-in-law whispering and discussing matters.

"Miss Lu, what a coincidence!"

Wang chuckled and came up to greet them: "We really owe you all a lot today. This bearded man kept his word and returned all the silver he had plundered to the exiled people. They are all grateful to you now."

"I really don't care what they think. It's just something they say casually. Besides, it's not easy for anyone to earn money."

Song Qing smiled faintly and reminded them, "You should be more careful at night. After all, when a person is starving, they are capable of anything. Protecting yourselves and your belongings is the most important thing."

"Yes, yes, Auntie understands!"

After saying this, Wang waved her hand and turned back to the exile team. Song Qingqian stepped into the west gate, which was a side gate, close to the second son's house. This was the place where the first wife had led her just now.

As soon as she entered, a series of intimate sounds reached her ears. Song Qingqian paused, then stepped closer, only to see two people passionately kissing, seemingly unable to contain their desire…

Wow, Luo Zishan's hat is really green, Song Qingqian thought to herself with a sneer. Isn't this the most favored fifth concubine and Hei Zi?

Hei Zi was a little tipsy from drinking and couldn't resist the advances of his fifth aunt, so he crudely sought solace in her.

With a ripping sound, the clothes were torn open. Fifth Aunt quickly stopped him, speaking breathlessly:

"Look at you, so eager! Be careful someone finds out. Go...go to your room!"

Hei Zi snorted coldly: "What are you afraid of? They've all been drinking and can't care about us at all."

He then grabbed the fifth concubine, dragged her over the large vat under the tree, and impatiently pressed her down onto it…

"Who do you think is more powerful, me or that old geezer? Who makes you happier?"

Fifth Aunt bit her lip and let out a muffled groan, her voice broken as she spoke, "Of course it's you. That old man... he's too old and useless..."

"He can't do it? Haha..."

Hei Zi's movements became increasingly fierce, and Fifth Aunt gasped repeatedly...

Song Qingqian clicked her tongue a few times. It did look quite exciting. But this fifth concubine was really bold. She didn't even go back to her room to cheat on her husband. How anxious must these two be?

Hearing footsteps approaching, Song Qingqian guessed that it must be the First Madam returning, and hurriedly hid.

Sure enough, the First Madam heard the noise as soon as she entered. She stormed over to the two of them, and a moment later, a scream rang out.

Upon recognizing the First Madam, Hei Zi, without even bothering to put on his clothes, rushed forward and tackled her, then spoke to the Fifth Concubine:

"What are you waiting for? If she reports us, we're finished! Kill her! Only the dead will shut up!"

"okay!"

Fifth Aunt reacted and rushed to help, but Hei Zi grabbed the First Madam's neck with both hands, his eyes fierce, determined to kill her!

"Help! Murder!"

Seeing that the two were going too far, Song Qingqian shouted and kicked Hei Zi in the back, pulling away Fifth Aunt and rescuing the First Madam.

Seeing Hei Zi grab his clothes and try to run away, Song Qingqian threw a pebble at him, hitting him squarely in the leg, and Hei Zi fell flat on his face.

The entire corner was instantly illuminated by the firelight. Yan Sang led his men and rushed over. Upon seeing this, Fifth Aunt hurriedly tugged at her dress and shrank behind the large vat, too afraid to come out.

"Mother, how are you?"

"Outrageous! You two are worse than animals!"

"Everyone, help tie the two of them up with rope and drag them inside so my dad can deal with them!"

Yan Sang protected the First Madam, his anger blazing. How dare she plot against his mother? She was utterly audacious.

Fifth concubine hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, begging for mercy:

"Madam, spare me! It was all Hei Zi's idea! I didn't mean to kill you, and you know I wouldn't dare..."

"Madam, please, for the sake of us both serving the master, let me go..."

Yan Sang kicked her away in disgust, cursing, "My mother was my father's lawfully wedded wife. What are you, a little bitch? You dare to compare yourself to my mother? Shameless! Bah!"

Fifth Aunt fell to the side, suddenly clutching her stomach and wincing in pain.

"It's...it's blood!"

The men who came to kidnap her were stunned. This was... an abortion...

Yan Sang's face turned pale instantly, somewhat incredulous. Fifth Aunt was pregnant? When did this happen?

He then shouted, "What are you all standing there for? Drag him back to see my father!"

"Mother, Sang'er will send someone to fetch a doctor for you..."

After a moment, the First Madam waved her hand and said, "Never mind, I'm fine. You can go in too. I'd like to have a private talk with the General's wife!"

"please!"

Yan Sang spoke respectfully to Song Qingqian, then turned and went into the room, still feeling uneasy.

The First Madam gave a bitter laugh and said, "I apologize for the shameful things that have happened in the family."

"Madam, you must have seen it long ago, right? You must have returned earlier than me and knew about it."

Song Qingqian nodded and helped her walk towards the room.

"I saw it, but as an outsider, it's not appropriate for me to get involved. Besides, I never expected them to be so cruel as to try to kill me to cover it up."

The First Madam, her face pale and exhausted, said, "This isn't the first time they've been caught doing such despicable things. We've seen it so many times that it's become commonplace. Over the years, the Master has had a constant stream of concubines, selling them off one after another. Without an heir, he won't last long..."

"Two sons are enough for this old woman. As for which one the master likes or who he tries to take away, I will not interfere. But today we have distinguished guests, and they are truly arrogant and have gone too far!"

While applying medicine to her neck, Song Qingqian comforted her, saying, "Madam, you live a very insightful life, which I admire. Although your husband is not to your liking, you have many children and grandchildren, which is a kind of compensation."

The First Madam smiled meaningfully and agreed, "Yes, both of my sons said they would take me to live with them after this famine is over. But I've long since stopped wanting to stay in this courtyard. Out of sight, out of mind."

Suddenly the door was kicked open, and Yan Bao said anxiously, "Mother, Father said to ask the General's wife to go and take a look. That little slut has lost a lot of blood and has fainted."

"Row!"

The First Madam smiled faintly, took Song Qingqian's hand, and patted it patiently:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam. I'm much better now, so please don't worry about me!"

Song Qingqian nodded and, after leaving the First Madam's room, slowly walked towards the main hall.