They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 412 Revenge
Liang Mingxuan was in the county school and had the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations). Even though she was the wife of the Tongzhi (a local official), she couldn't do anything about him. It was only natural that she would take her anger out on Xu Zhichun.

She was determined to teach Xu Zhichun a lesson.

Unexpectedly, Madam Dou was even more ruthless and resorted to bloody methods.

Now that things had come to this, although Madam Fan was a little unhappy that she had acted on her own initiative without telling her, she ultimately didn't take it seriously.

So what if those in positions of authority do something excessive to those in positions of authority?

Does Xu Zhichun dare to retaliate?
Even if she wanted to, does she have the ability?
Madam Dou was staying at Madam Fan's residence and was worried that this matter would leave Madam Fan with a grudge, so she was very attentive and careful in keeping her company.

She couldn't let Madam Fan still feel unhappy about this incident later, since her son's future career might depend on Madam Fan speaking well of him to Magistrate Fan.

Having connections in the imperial court makes it easier to become an official.

Neither of them expected that the madwoman who had been confined to the villa would suddenly appear at the Fan residence. When she rushed into the room wielding a gleaming knife, Madam Dou and Madam Fan, who were sitting and chatting over tea, screamed in fright. The maids and servants were no better off; their instinctive reaction was to panic and run away, their survival instinct far outweighing their loyalty to their masters.

The two instinctively fled behind the partition. Madam Dou was a step ahead, while Madam Fan was a step behind, becoming the madwoman's target. The blade pierced her ribs, and amidst the ear-piercing laughter and excruciating pain, Madam Fan let out a scream that seemed to shatter her soul.

"what!"

"Help! Help! Help!"

When the servants finally managed to grab the madwoman who was laughing maniacally and drag her away, Madam Fan was already sweating profusely from the pain, her clothes soaked in blood, a horrifying sight.

She clutched her wound, blood slowly seeping from between her fingers. The glaring red, the pungent smell of blood, and the excruciating pain made her almost faint.

Madam Dou, her limbs weak, stumbled out from behind the partition and rushed to help Madam Fan, calling out, "Sister! Sister!"

Madam Dou was filled with hatred. She raised her blood-stained right hand and slapped Madam Fan across the face.

Mrs. Fan screamed in fright.

Her face felt sticky and uncomfortable, but she dared not wipe it off.

"Sister, you, you..."

Madam Fan gritted her teeth: "Fine, you're very well done!"

If she hadn't taken away her escape route, she wouldn't have been stabbed by that madwoman, and she wouldn't have been in so much pain.

Madam Dou was both ashamed and angry, and tears were about to fall. "Sister, I don't know why that crazy woman is here all of a sudden. What... what's going on?"

Madam Fan snorted coldly. She would have someone investigate what was going on, but her actions were truly disheartening.

When they need your help, they plead and call you "sister" at every turn, but in times of crisis, they fight you for survival.

She must be insane to share her hatred.

It's ridiculous, what does it have to do with her whether her son suffers or not?
The doctor arrived quickly, examined her, prescribed medicine, and said that Madam Fan was really lucky; she had almost stabbed her spleen. What a close call!

The doctor was secretly marveling: This is bizarre. Both times he's come in today with knife wounds, and both times it was at Madam Fan's invitation. Has Madam Fan offended someone powerful? She's stabbing people at the drop of a hat.
Hearing this, Madam Fan felt even more resentful.

As soon as the doctor left, Madam Dou knelt down in front of Madam Fan's bed. "Sister, I really don't know what happened! I bet it must be Xu Shi, it must be related to her! Sister, think about it, why did it have to be that crazy woman, and why today?"

Whether Madam Fan listened or not, she gave a soft snort and glanced at Madam Dou with a mocking look: "If it really is her, then that madwoman should be after you, right?"

But it was she who got hurt!
Mrs. Dou was both embarrassed and ashamed, and sadly lowered her head and cried.

Madam Fan didn't want to look at her even once, turning her head away in rejection and half-closing her eyes: "Get out." "Sister, I—"

"go out!"

Without saying a word, Granny Fang helped Madam Dou up. "Madam Dou, please."

Helpless, Madam Dou had no choice but to save face and save face by saying that she would come to visit again later, and then she had to leave.

Madam Fan coldly ordered, "Investigate thoroughly! How did that madwoman get into our house? What exactly happened? Who let her in!"

"Yes, ma'am."

Why would the madam need to give any instructions after something like this happened? She has already given the orders, but I'm afraid they might not be able to find anything.

No one expected this to happen, so no one was on guard. They were tricked by someone with ulterior motives. How can we investigate?

Madam Dou knew where Xu Zhichun lived, and angrily took a carriage there to settle accounts.

Because of injuries on her shoulders and arms, Xu Zhichun was listless and lacked energy. After quietly taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, she lay down to rest, with Liang Minglang by her side.

Madam Dou banged on the door, but Liang Minglang held Xu Zhichun down to prevent her from moving. He opened the door but didn't let Madam Dou in.

Madam Dou made a huge fuss, angrily accusing Xu Zhichun of being treacherous, cunning, despicable, and shameless.

"I don't know what methods you used, but I just don't believe there's such a coincidence in the world. Madam Fan had an accident at this exact moment."

"Madam Xu is quite capable. She can even command that crazy woman and send someone to infiltrate Madam Fan's residence, causing Madam Fan to be injured."

"Madam Xu, if you have the guts, come out here. Hiding and not daring to see anyone, what else could it be but a guilty conscience?"

"Madam Fan is soft-hearted, but I can't stand this insult. I must argue with Madam Xu!"

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Madam Dou was dressed in fine clothes and had four or five servants with her. The innkeeper and the staff could not persuade her and dared not use force, so they had no choice but to let her go.

Madam Dou made a huge scene, attracting a large crowd to watch the spectacle.

Liang Minglang simply blocked the door to prevent her or her lackeys from rushing into the room, ignoring everything else, his gaze icy.

Although the onlookers had never eaten a whole melon, it didn't stop them from analyzing and imagining things from Madam Dou's words, chattering and whispering among themselves.

Madam Dou felt both smug and embarrassed, but she just forced herself to put on a brave face.

She was, after all, a lady from a respectable family, very dignified, and would never normally act like a vulgar shrew. Fortunately, this was the provincial capital, not Qingyang County where she lived, so she didn't know many people there, and even if she lost face, it would be limited.

She had to do it.

At the very least, this is tantamount to stating an attitude.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to explain herself to Madam Fan.

Why did she escape disaster while Madam Fan suffered the consequences?
Seeing that the commotion had gone far enough, Madam Dou angrily cursed a few times, "Coward!" and "Guilty-hearted!" and was about to leave with a cold smile when Liang Minglang blocked her way.

"You think you can just leave after swearing at someone?"