The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 306 A Person with a Buddha's Face and a Snake's Heart
Tang Bohong was not what he seemed on the surface. This unexpected blow made Xiao Zheng's mind go blank again.

With the Dowager Empress keeping an eye on things, the Tang family's family traditions were indeed quite good. Her parents had also inquired carefully before agreeing to the marriage, and after she married into the family, it was indeed the case. Although the eldest son was the legitimate daughter of the first wife, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law were both gentle people, and there were no quarrels between the sisters-in-law. They got along quite well.

But now, Lang Jiuchuan says Tang Bohong is two-faced?

Ms. Zheng felt that her life would be drastically changed from this day forward.

"Your brother-in-law has a full moon face and a kind appearance. He always has a smile on his face and seems very amiable. But he has a pair of triangular eyes, and they are even inner triangular," Lang Jiuchuan said. "Although nothing is absolute, triangular eyes usually give people a bad impression. People with such eyes are deep-thinking, suspicious, and opportunistic."

Madam Zheng wanted to say that it wasn't like that. Her elder brother-in-law also had a job, and it was a lucrative one at that. He was quite generous, and he would even lend Tang Bobin any stationery he liked if he didn't have the right tools.

He was gentle and polite, and never did anything rude to his younger brother and sister-in-law. How could he be that kind of person?

From the first moment she saw Lang Jiuchuan until now, everything she said and did has been true. So, her brother-in-law is really a treacherous person.

When Xiao Zheng recalled Tang Bohong's feigned concern and gentle smile, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, it all transformed into a cold, venomous snake, flicking its barbed tongue at her.

She shivered violently.

Lang Jiuchuan looked towards the east wing and said, "His triangular eyes are even more sinister. Just now, I noticed that the inner corners of his eyes are as sharp as needles, the outer corners are downturned, and his pupils are mostly white with little black. Moreover, when he looks at people, his eyelids droop slightly, but his pupils roll upwards. Although he tries his best to adjust, he can't hide his sinister nature. You don't usually notice anything because the corners of his mouth are often upturned, making him look like he's smiling and amiable. Naturally, you don't pay much attention to his eyes. I suppose he doesn't often make eye contact with people, because once you make eye contact for a long time, that sinister feeling can't be hidden."

Madam Zheng froze. It was indeed true. When her brother-in-law looked at people, he rarely made eye contact. He would usually just glance at them and then look away. He did the same to her. She had thought that he was just being polite and avoiding looking at his sister-in-law to avoid suspicion.

So he was afraid of being discovered by others, who saw the scheming and thoughts in his eyes?
A face of Buddha but a heart of a snake.

The word popped into Xiao Zheng's mind, and when she compared it with her brother-in-law's appearance and behavior, she suddenly felt her stomach churn and a feeling of wanting to vomit came over her.

At that moment, the maid brought over a traditional Chinese medicine doctor specializing in bone fractures and sprains. It was said that Tang Bohong had found this doctor, who was very skilled in treating bone fractures and sprains. For some reason, Madam Zheng insisted that Granny Wang take her to the east wing.

Lang Jiuchuan silently handed her a pill he had made himself: "Take this to have some strength."

Without a second thought, Madam Zheng took it and stuffed it into her mouth. Before she could even swallow, Lang Jiuchuan said, "It'll cost you money."

Ms. Zheng: "!"

Swallowing it was one thing, not swallowing it was another, but the pill dissolved in my throat.

She was helped by Granny Wang and Songxiang to the east wing, and Lang Jiuchuan thought for a moment and followed.

In the east wing, Tang Bobin was howling in agony. His wife cried out in distress, "My son!" while wiping away tears and urging the doctor to find a solution. Tang Bohong tried to comfort him.

The room wasn't very big, but it was packed with people. The scents from their clothes and hair oil were mixed together, creating a somewhat murky and unpleasant smell.

As soon as Madam Zheng and her entourage arrived, she frowned and told many maids and servants to leave. They were all crowding around and couldn't help much, and they were making a ruckus.

Madam Bo didn't mind; her heart and soul were devoted to her son. She assumed her daughter-in-law's insistence on coming despite her illness stemmed from worry, and was secretly pleased. She was truly a well-bred lady from a scholarly family, showing such care for her husband—that was good enough. Little did she know that while Madam Zheng was forbearing, she was deliberately suppressing any accusation that Tang Bobin had an affair. She looked at her brother-in-law and asked, "You said you were going to a poetry gathering, how did you end up breaking your leg?"

Tang Bohong glanced at her, but looked away after just one look. As always, Madam Zheng had never thought anything was wrong before, but now, after hearing Lang Jiuchuan's words, the more she looked at him, the more awkward and strange she felt.

She was preoccupied with something and didn't notice that Tang Bobin's dry sobs had subsided a bit after she asked the question.

Tang Bohong was about to speak when his eyes caught sight of Lang Jiuchuan behind Xiao Zhengshi. His gaze paused slightly as he glanced at her, his eyes slanted upwards as if he were weighing something.

The younger sister-in-law had sent all her servants and maids away, but she kept this little girl by her side. Who was she to Zheng Shi? If she were a female guest, she should have left gracefully when the master of the house was in trouble, but she didn't leave and even followed them to the side room.

They seemed to be there to watch the spectacle.

Lang Jiuchuan noticed his gaze and, without flinching, looked straight at him. His eyes were as dark as a deep pool, yet clear as a mirror. When their eyes met, it made one feel uneasy, as if he had been seen through.

Tang Bohong quickly looked away after just one glance, his body covered in cold sweat, his throat dry, and his usually smiling mouth stiffened, making his smile look extremely fake.

Realizing he was frightened, Tang Bohong's half-lowered eyes were extremely cold, as if a sharp, cold blade was hidden within them, reflecting a chilling light.

Lang Jiuchuan understood, and he felt guilty.

This person is treacherous and cunning, and carries some karmic consequences, though not directly, but indirectly. He is likely the one who is secretly devising schemes behind the scenes.

He acted like a brother, but when he looked at Tang Bobin, his eyes betrayed his jealousy.

Lang Jiuchuan lowered his eyes, recalling what Granny Wang had once said about the rise of the Cheng Le Earl's family. Their predecessor was a family of a minor official of the sixth rank. After Consort Cheng entered the palace, they were promoted two ranks to the fifth rank. Later, they won the lottery and were promoted two more ranks. When Consort Cheng's brother sacrificed himself to save the emperor, he was granted a title, which was inherited by his eldest son, Tang Bangsong. When the family was still relatively poor, Tang Bangsong married a wife from an ordinary official family. She was only considered pretty but very virtuous. As a result, the son and daughter they had were also unremarkable.

Later, he remarried. The wife of the Earl's family was from a better background than the first wife, and she was also more beautiful. As a result, their children were also tall and good-looking. Just look at Tang Bobin's respectable appearance as a scholar and noble young man, and you'll know that.

His wife also came from a prestigious scholarly family, unlike his eldest son, who married a noblewoman from a fallen noble family. Later, his wife's family lost their title and continued to come and beg for money.

Considering all these factors, if she were Tang Bohong, wouldn't she be jealous?

The answer is definitely yes.

Especially since the heir of the Marquis of Chengle has not yet been granted a title, shouldn't we be calculating our options?
They are inherently driven by profit; to what extent would they go to achieve their goals?
Thinking of the feng shui layout of this house, Lang Jiuchuan smiled and shook his head slightly. "In a large household, with so many people, there are hardly any who can truly have peace and quiet. Ha."

Suddenly, she heard a piercing howl. She looked over and saw the traditional Chinese medicine doctor setting the broken bone back in place, but the technique he used...

Lang Jiuchuan's eyes turned cold. He took two steps forward and said, "Are you setting bones or breaking them?"

I don't go to those massage parlors because I have aches and pains all over, but once I do, I feel hot and dry in the upper body and cold and damp in the lower body. The massage makes my back ache, the scraping leaves my neck, waist, and back covered in petechiae, and it hurts even when I'm lying down. I'm all smiles on the outside, but inside I'm cursing.