It was afternoon, and the atmosphere in the Su family's mansion was complicated and tense. The yard where Su Boyong lived seemed a little quiet, but people were gathering inside and outside. Occasionally, the door would open, and someone would bring hot water in or bring some more.
Blood came out. In the living room next to him, the old man Su Yu was sitting silently on his crutches. Next to him were several old men from the side branch, Su Zhongkan. Su Yunfang was in the yard outside the door.
Su Tan'er was sitting a little closer to the door with her mother, two aunts, and Ning Yi. Her mother and two aunts were crying quietly, and Myolie, Juan'er, and Chan'er behind her were also wiping their tears.
However, except for the fact that Su Tan'er had been crying at the beginning of the incident, she wiped it off at this time and did not cry again. Her sitting posture seemed to be no different from usual, but her hands were tightly grasping the armrests of the chair, and her fingertips were
With white eyes and red eyes, he looked coldly, waiting for the next news, whether it was his father's or the captured murderer.
When she just came back here, her hands were full of blood and her body was splashed with spots. If Ning Yi hadn't ordered Chan'er to get water and wash her hands, her hands would still be blood red at this time.
However, the blood-stained clothes on her body have not been changed, and her hair is a little messy. She is still calm and sober. There is not much that Ning Yi can do. At this time, he can only wait and see what happens.
The people in the yard are also some relatives who are close to the main family's third room. If they leave the yard, those waiting for news are probably whispering, discussing the possible outcome of the matter, the future development, and the layout of the Su family's third room.
Etc., etc.
The person who committed the assassination was caught on the spot, but he was not at the Su's house at this time. Instead, he was taken to the Yamen by the following police officers. At this time, the Su family could only listen to the preliminary news from the Yamen.
Just come.
Waiting in silence, no good news came from the people coming in and out of the bedroom. It was probably because the uncle was too seriously injured and was still being treated. Occasionally, someone came in from the yard and asked about the situation in a low voice. At a certain moment, at the door of the living room
There were people coming over there, talking in low voices, and several people looked into the hall. One of them was Su Wengui, who had just arrived. He turned his eyes, gritted his teeth, and walked through the door.
"Ning Yi, you were there at that time, but you couldn't take care of your uncle?"
A few days ago, everyone visited a brothel together, but now they have fallen out. The voice was low and short, filled with anger. Ning Yi raised his eyebrows, and Su Wengui suddenly walked over and grabbed Ning Yi's clothes angrily.
Pulling him up, the next moment, Ning Yi grabbed his wrist and twisted it, pressing him against the pillar behind him with one hand.
"Let me go, you useless thing..." Su Wengui also knew not to make loud noises at this time, so he drank in a low voice. Ning Yi just tilted his head slightly and looked at him indifferently. In front of the living room, there was a bang.
There was a sound, which was the sound of a cane hitting the ground. Old Mrs. Su stood up from there. His beard and hair were all white at this time, but he still looked hale and hearty. He was usually kind and kind, but now he was obviously holding back his anger, and followed him
The boy next to him hurriedly tried to help him, but he pushed him away smoothly and came over here slowly but steadily.
Seeing the old man approaching gradually, Su Wengui's eyes flashed with a hint of trickery: "Let me go... Third Grandpa, Third Grandpa, look at him..." He struggled a few times, and Ning Yi looked at it for a moment, sighing in his heart.
With a tone of voice, he let go of his hand and ignored him. There were whispers outside, all watching this scene. Su Wengui staggered a few steps: "Ha, Third Grandpa, look at him..." Then he turned around and saw Su Wengui.
The more he stared at him, the old man showed anger in his expression, and suddenly waved the crutch in his hand. Before Su Wengui finished speaking, there was a pop, with blood on his face, and the crutch was mercilessly swung at his head.
superior.
"It's about time..." Ning Yi turned around, lowered his head and walked towards the place where he was sitting. He murmured something in his mouth. Su Wengui was hit hard and almost staggered out of the hall from behind him, stumbling on his feet.
He fell on the threshold and fell to the ground. When he struggled to turn around, the skin on the left side of his face was already torn, and blood and half a tooth came out of his mouth. The old lady's crutches hit the ground and he came over step by step.
"It's about time..." The old man shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "Put away your cleverness!"
In the situation like that just now, if Su Wengui came in and made a fuss, no matter whether it was justified or not, everyone would probably say something about the son-in-law being present at that time. But such a thing would not matter in the eyes of Ning Yi or Old Madam Su.
I don’t understand. In the competition between the three houses of the Su family, the old man wants stability. What he never wants to see is a quarrel between the brothers. The matter this time has not been finalized yet, but judging from the results, these two swords
It can directly bring down the entire big house. Who knows if the other two houses may be involved.
The matter is still undecided. The most urgent thing in the old man's mind at the moment is to prevent any form of internal strife in the Su family. Su Wengui is actually playing such a little trick here. This kind-hearted old man who has been for many years finally broke out. He slowly
He walked out of the threshold, glanced at the people whispering outside, and then sighed.
"It's irrelevant, it's okay, don't crowd around in the yard...go out and wait."
Su Yunfang in the crowd nodded and waved around. Many people in the yard began to go out one after another. The old man said again: "Carry Wen Gui out too." Then a boy came to help Su Wen Gui.
For Su Wengui's extreme stupidity, Ning Yi only thought it was ridiculous from the beginning. He was somewhat smart. He was even called a smart star by several peers. He didn't know where to use it at this time. He stood there and watched.
After two glances, he turned around and sat down. When he put his hand on the armrest, the other hand also covered him. Su Tan'er was still sitting there with her mouth pursed, but she just put her hand on the back of his hand and held it tightly.
Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she turned her head to look at him. Ning Yi nodded, put her hand under his palm, and patted it gently.
Someone came out of the bedroom over there again. At this time, Su Yunfang was supporting the old lady in the corridor. The person came over to report a few words, which was probably similar to the previous one. In fact, Ning Yi probably knew that this kind of injury was certain for several days in a row.
If you can't survive the danger of life, if there is any definite news now, it will probably be the worst news, but for the time being, you can only wait here.
The old man turned around and walked back with the support of Su Yunfang. When he passed by Ning Yi and Su Tan'er, he paused for a moment. He reached out and patted the hands of Ning Yi and Su Tan'er several times. His expression was complicated, and he finally just nodded and said.
He said: "You two, be nice." He turned around and walked over to his seat. After all, it wasn't time to explain anything yet...
After a while, one of the Su family stewards who went to the Yamen came back and reported the situation.
"...The murderer who stabbed the uncle is named Chen Er. It is said that he was originally from Jiayu, Ezhou. According to what he said, three years ago, my Su family opened a shop in Ezhou to acquire land, and hired local gangsters to drive his family out of their original address. At that time,
His mother died because of this, so he and his family moved to a low-lying area. It was also flooded this year. Because the ground was too low, his family had no time to escape. As a result, his wife and children died in the flood. So when he went to Jiangning this time, he saw
The Su family suddenly had the intention to kill. This person...the talisman is clear, the lead is clear, and he speaks an Ezhou accent and dialect..."
After the steward said this, he lowered his head and paused slightly: "But when we communicated with a few acquaintances in the government office, the joints could not be opened. Butler Chen said that the official mission went a bit fast at that time. At this time, we can't do anything.
We can’t get in touch with Chen Er... I’m afraid someone has taken care of everything before us. Once the trial officially opens in a few days, even if Chen Er is sentenced to death, I’m afraid..."
Su Tan'er listened quietly here, her eyes unchanged, but her hands became harder and harder. There was a bang, and the old lady's crutch hit the ground. She spoke every word and gritted her teeth: "This matter is not just for
Boyong. Someone... wants to touch my Su family..."
Businessmen attach great importance to reputation. Such reasons that force people to die. Once tried and spread by someone with a heart, it will be a heavy blow to the entire Su family. This person not only stabbed someone, but also caused the situation in the third room of the Su family to tilt.
, which in turn would take a bite out of the entire Su family. Su Yunfang had a gloomy face over there: "Xue family?"
Su Zhongkan shook his head: "It's hard to say."
The old man was silent for a moment: "Let's check again. Use all available connections to check Chen Er's background. In the city, outside the city, all the way to Ezhou, let the shopkeeper in charge of Ezhou find out whether this happened three years ago.
, the government also continued to inquire... He chose to take action after the city gate was closed, kill people, and bite back... This person's vicious methods and deep scheming are obvious. When the life of my Su family is at stake, you must stabilize the situation. I... also
Get ready to visit some people..."
After saying this, the old man got up and went out on crutches: "If Boyong's injury is stable, send someone to tell me." Then he also comforted Su Tan'er's mother and two aunts. When he walked out of the threshold, he looked
After looking at the blood stains under the corridor, he waited for a long time before tapping with his crutch: "Don't indulge in such stupid things anymore."
After saying that, the old man went out with the help of the servant and the maid.
No matter how serious the injury is, it is impossible to continue resuscitating him. The treatment will eventually come to an end. Towards the evening, the doctor finally did his best.
"My uncle is still in a coma. He is afraid of danger these days. I don't know if he can get over this hurdle, but there is still hope. But... Madam, Miss, I still have to be mentally prepared, mainly for the knife in the back.
Injury to the back, even if the uncle can survive, I am afraid that his legs will be paralyzed from now on... If it is just the legs, I am afraid that is the best situation..."
After saying this, Su Tan'er's mother suddenly shook, and then fainted.
The setting sun burned magnificent clouds on the horizon, and the entire Su Mansion was already in motion. As for some people in the courtyard here were surprised, some were crying, and some were fainting. At this time, in this big and busy house,
It’s nothing more than a small thing…
More, more complex, and more dangerous things may be waiting in the night ahead...