Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 296 Chilling

Fang Tang was feeling down, so when someone came over, he naturally had to vent his frustrations until he broke out in a sweat, which made him feel much better.

The woman was one of her father Fang Jing's two beautiful concubines.

In fact, those two beautiful concubines were given to his father by Fang Tang as a filial gift. They were Yangzhou "slender horses" (a term for women of attractive appearance) whom he had been selecting for a long time. They were both natural beauties.

However, Fang Jing is getting old and can no longer satisfy that aspect, let alone two, he can't even satisfy one.

The two women, naturally unwilling to live as widows, became involved with Fang Tang.

Fang Tang naturally wouldn't refuse, after all, he had put a lot of thought into the selection process. If it weren't for his father's fondness for virgins, he would have already opened the seal for them.

"My lord," the woman coiled around him like a water snake, "you haven't come for a month, I've missed you terribly."

"Still want to come?"

"How about I serve you, sir?"

"Fairy."

……

When Sun Qingli learned that Granny Xu had been punished, she was devastated. She knew that she could no longer cover up her framing of Fang Yunyi.

How to do?

After all, she wasn't stupid. When Qi Miao'er got into trouble, it was with Fang Tang's tacit approval. But he had also reminded her that Fang Yunyi was the eldest daughter of the Earl's Mansion and had a marriage agreement with the royal family, so she couldn't act rashly.

But her daughter also likes the Third Prince, so...

"Mother!" Fang Yunduo rushed in. "Give me some more silver. What can five hundred taels buy? I was so embarrassed yesterday. Mother, give me five thousand taels."

Sun Qingli's face was grim: "How much do you want?"

“Five thousand taels.” Fang Yunduo emphasized, “You have no idea what happened to Zhuang Xiuxiu yesterday…”

"What else can you do besides asking for money?" Sun Qingli suddenly exploded.

Fang Yunduo shuddered in fright, but quickly exploded, shouting even louder with her neck stiffened: "I am a young lady from a noble family, and I go out looking so shabby. Don't you feel ashamed? I do! You manage the entire noble family, so what's wrong with giving me some money?"

“You…” Sun Qingli was already anxious and scared, but this daughter didn’t notice anything unusual when she came in. Instead, she asked for money right away. It was really disheartening.

"Mom, hurry up! I'm going to Jinlu Pavilion today to buy those two dresses I've been eyeing. They'll be gone if we're late, so hurry up!" Fang Yunduo reached out and grabbed Sun Qingli's hand, ready to plead with her.

"I have no money."

"what?"

"I said, five thousand taels is no small sum, you don't have it, you..."

"Mother, how could you not have one? I know you have a secret stash of money. You took all of Qi Miao'er's dowry back then, you..."

Slap! Sun Qingli raised her hand and slapped her daughter.

Fang Yunduo was knocked so hard that she stumbled and fell to the ground.

Sun Qingli stared blankly at her hands: "Aduo, I..."

"I hate you." Fang Yunduo covered her face and glared at Sun Qingli, then got up and ran away.

Sun Qingli staggered and fell into a chair. How could this happen?

Pearl hurriedly walked in: "Madam, the second young lady just didn't understand for a moment. Don't be angry, your health is important."

“Pearl, why can’t she be more sensible?” Sun Qingli wiped away her tears. “I’m doing all this for her and Aze, but she doesn’t understand me at all.” Not only does she not share her burdens, she always adds to the trouble.

Pearl had nothing to say, so she could only hand over a cup of tea: "Madam, mother and daughter don't hold grudges overnight, it'll be fine in a bit. By the way, the eldest young master has already returned and sent someone to inform him. He'll come over after washing up and changing his clothes."

When Sun Qingli heard that her son was coming, she felt much better. She quickly asked someone to bring her some warm water so she could wash up and not let her son see her haggard appearance.

When Fang Tang entered, he saw Sun Qingli talking to her son. His anger subsided considerably. After all, Fang Yunze was his only son, and he valued him highly. Even if he wanted to punish Sun Qingli, he couldn't do it in front of his son.

"Greetings, Father." Fang Yunze hurriedly stood up and bowed to Fang Tang.

"Hmm." Fang Tang sat down. "The New Year is over, but we can't let our studies fall behind."

"Father, rest assured, your son will definitely pass the imperial examination this year."

"Okay." Fang Tang nodded. "You go back first. I have something to tell your mother."

Fang Yunze glanced at Sun Qingli, then nodded: "I'll go check on my sister."

Sun Qingli's heart jumped, but she didn't show it on her face: "Lord, where have you been all night? I..."

"Sun Qingli," Fang Tang interrupted her directly, "how exactly did Yunyi get out?"

"she……"

"Think it over before you speak," Fang Tang said, looking up at the other person. "Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our years of friendship."

Sun Qingli swallowed hard, knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, and knelt down on the ground: "My lord, I know I was wrong, please forgive me, sob sob..."

Fang Tang sighed: "How could you be so stupid?"

"I only did that because I saw how much A'duo liked the Third Prince... But I really didn't harm the eldest young lady, I just had someone send her away."

"You really are stupid. Do you think we can do whatever we want with a royal marriage? Do you think that if Fang Yunyi's reputation is ruined, A'duo's reputation will be good?"

Sun Qingli was stunned.

“Ali, I’ve said it before, I love you. As long as you stay by my side, I will ensure you a life of wealth and honor. The future Earl’s Mansion will all belong to Aze. But you…” Fang Tang reached out and touched Sun Qingli’s face, “Qimiao’er is one thing, but Yunyi is my daughter. Can’t you tolerate that?” As he spoke, he suddenly moved his hand to the other’s neck and gradually tightened it.

Sun Qingli's eyes widened in terror. She grabbed the other person's hand tightly, but couldn't budge it. She could only feel the air getting thinner and thinner, and the fear of death instantly filled her. At that moment, she truly regretted it.

Fang Tang suddenly let go at the last second, throwing her away. He couldn't kill her yet, because if the magistrate died, the entire magistrate's mansion would have to observe mourning, which would affect his son's imperial examination. Besides, he needed someone to manage the mansion.

Sun Qingli collapsed to the ground, coughing violently. Once she finally calmed down, she hurriedly knelt at Fang Tang's feet: "My lord, I was wrong! Please spare my life! I will never dare to do it again..."

"I will bring Yunyi back." Fang Tang looked down at her. "I hope you won't cause any trouble, understand?"

“Ali understands.”

Fang Tang then left.

Sun Qingli collapsed to the ground, raising her hand to touch her neck, but a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. Fang Yunyi must die!