Simulates history, but Chongzhen is the Divine Emperor at the beginning

Chapter 222 It’s over
【Surname Zhao?】

【Surname Zhao?!】

[When you heard this surname, you were immediately surprised, and then all your questions were answered...]

[In the Song Dynasty, there was only one family with the surname Zhao that could be called "prominent"! And only this family was worthy of being the source of an extraordinary bloodline... It was obviously the Zhao family of the Song Dynasty imperial family!]

If Pan Niangzi's mother's surname was emphasized as Zhao, then Liu Dutou was clearly saying that she was related to the royal family...

You can't help but wonder: Could it be that this Madam Pan's mother is actually a princess or a princess?! If that were true, then Madam Pan's worth would be insanely high, and being lucky enough to spend several months with her would be even more...

"Princess? Princess? Brother, what are you fantasizing about?"

After hearing your fantasy, Liu Dutou was at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "If her mother were a noble, I would not only offer her a huge sum of money, but you would also have to pawn my ancestral home and grave to keep her daughter from marrying me..."

"While her mother does have some royal blood, it's just like Liu Bei's descendants of Prince Jing of Zhongshan. Who knows how many generations have passed between them!"

"Her family is now, at best, a once-prosperous family that has fallen on hard times. They're counting on selling their daughter for a good price so they can make ends meet... So her parents taught her everything from washing clothes to cooking, and taught her to be completely obedient, so she can please her husband and earn more money to support her family..."

【you:……】

【Okay, so that's what's going on! 】

[Now you understand everything...]

At this moment, Liu Dutou seemed to suddenly remember something. After a moment's hesitation, he cautiously asked, "Brother... tell me the truth. Did she ever tell you that she wanted to take my money and then run away with me, living together forever?"

【this……】

[Your expression is odd: He really predicted it right... But he clearly underestimated Madam Pan's viciousness. She wasn't content with just running away with the money. She was planning to conspire with her adulterer to kill him, and then the two of them would openly live together in his house...]

[Of course, although this is true, you definitely can't tell him everything like this, or else it'll become a chain of suspicion and you'll be screwed!]

[So you didn't say much, just nodded along with what he said... and that was enough! ]

【Snapped! 】

Liu Dutou, whose face was flushed red from the alcohol, slammed his thigh in anger, "I knew this woman had bad intentions!"

"Brother, I'm telling you, don't believe her! She doesn't want to live with you forever. She wants to... take the money back to her parents' home and give it all to her lazy brother so he can get married!!!"

【you:……】

[Oh my god! She's actually such a terrifying brother-supporting demon! ! !]

You were terrified right then and there...

In Liu Dutou's outburst, a completely different image of Pan Niangzi gradually takes shape: as the eldest daughter in the family, her parents have always instilled in her the values ​​of "sacrificing for the family and career," and the so-called "family and career" is actually her younger brother.

In order to allow her brother to revive the ruined Pan family, she first willingly agreed to be married (sold) to Liu Dutou at a high price. Later, taking advantage of Liu Dutou's requests for her, she began to ask him for money and a house!

[She secretly sent the money she had asked for back to her parents' home. She only dared not give away the deeds and other contracts... But given her style, if she had the chance, she would definitely sell the house and other things, and then give all the money to her brother...]

As you listen, you gradually become frightened: This woman... is truly too terrifying!

[Not to mention Liu Dutou, no man could stand this kind of traitor who supports her brother!] [And if you were really seduced by her into committing murder and robbery, the subsequent plot would most likely involve you being kicked away, and then she would roll up all the gold coins Liu Dutou had exploded and return to her parents' home with a full load... As for the child in her belly, it would most likely not survive, because she would give all the money to her brother, and there would be no place for the bastard...]

【Thank goodness! Thank goodness! 】

You can't help but breathe a sigh of relief...

[And thinking about this, you suddenly realized: Since Liu Dutou clearly wouldn't harm you, then why did Madam Pan say before that he wanted to kill you to silence you?]

[Could it be...she has been lying to you since then?!]

You can't help but feel horrified: What a terrifying woman! She actually told such a big lie, and even used this completely plausible lie to force you into colluding with her, so that she could use her power to kill Liu Dutou and run away with the money...

[However, I'm afraid Liu Dutou isn't a good person either. For the sake of his ultimate goal, he can endure things that ordinary people can't endure, so it's hard to say how credible his words are...]

[I can only say that Liu Dutou does seem like an honest man without a heart. Until there is sufficient evidence to prove his evil thoughts and evil deeds, you should still maintain a sympathetic view of him.]

[However, even at this point, you didn't tell him that Madam Pan was going to kill him... Firstly, you wanted to avoid arousing his suspicion of you, and secondly, you wanted to save Madam Pan's life!]

After all, this is a true murder for money. Once Liu Dutou finds out, even if he's a good guy, he'll definitely hold a grudge... In order to avenge Pan's infidelity and completely eliminate this fatal threat, Liu Dutou will most likely physically "break his heart" on this woman!

"And Madam Pan, after all, has had physical contact with you for several months. You certainly don't want to kill her... Besides, she's just a weak woman after all. Without your help, it's almost impossible for her to kill Liu Dutou."

[Since that's the case, it's better to smooth things over and give both parties a chance to be confused... I believe that after this incident, they can still barely maintain this fragile and strange relationship...]

[As for your role in this... your role is also very strange, so from now on, you will try your best to stay away from this strange couple, so as not to be inexplicably dragged into this and cause a mess...]

【…】

[After a satisfying meal and a few drinks, you all smiled and ended this "celebration banquet" with one last glass of wine...]

[Afterwards, the deal between you and him was officially concluded: Madam Pan was pregnant, so from now on you could no longer visit his home. This fleeting romance was completely over... And as a reward, Captain Liu not only paid you two hundred taels of silver, but also promised you a chance for a quick promotion...]

[No matter what, your life will get back on track.]

【…】

[In the year 203 of Shaoxing, you successfully made Liu Dutou's wife pregnant, fulfilling the terms agreed upon by both parties!]

The following year, his wife gave birth to a son. Overjoyed, Liu Dutou racked his brains and named his son "Liu Jizong," meaning to carry on the Liu family's legacy.

[That year, Captain Liu found you several good jobs where you could earn a lot of credit. After you completed them diligently, your achievements gradually reached the standard for promotion to an officer...]

[After several years, you relied on your excellent martial arts and literary talent, as well as Captain Liu's enthusiastic recommendation, and finally replaced him and became the new Captain!]

[And Liu Dutou, having completed his mission, returned home and began to take care of his children. His life was extremely prosperous... However, when you saw his happy life with his wife and children, it only made you feel an inexplicable melancholy...]

【This year, you are twenty-three years old.】

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(End of this chapter)