Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1004: Was She Deceived?

That’s right, tonight the ones who died were eight people, not just the four killed by Qin San Lang, because the trap they set was meant for an assassination.

If it was indeed an assassination, then during the fight there must be injuries and deaths on both sides, otherwise when Qin San Lang investigates, he will find something amiss.

So they left four bodies in a nearby alley. Though these bodies were disguised as belonging to two factions, they were actually their own people, their brothers who they spent every day with.

Furthermore, besides the eight Shadow Guards, ten servants also died. Although these ten servants were temporarily bought to stage the event, the Shadow Guard Captain was still very displeased.

If it were truly to deal with the enemy, losing lives would be understandable, but this time it was performance that led to killing their own people, this feeling is really maddening.

Zongzheng Ya saw the Shadow Guard Captain hesitating and his face darkened. Fixing him with a stare, she said, "What’s the matter, am I now unable to command you? I know what you’re thinking, but remember, you’re Shadow Guards, it’s enough to act on orders, whether the dead are enemies or our own people is not your concern."

Zongzheng Ya was meticulously educated by the Zongzheng Family, having a unique vision and mindset, and the cruelty of a person in power. For people like her, a few dead servants were nothing at all.

Upon hearing this, the Shadow Guard Captain’s heart grew wary, quickly saying, "Yes, I obey the order."

After speaking, he left immediately, not daring to delay.

Shadow Guards are supposed to be emotionless, tonight he made a grave mistake. If the Second Miss wanted to kill him for this reason, he would die without complaint.

After the Shadow Guard Captain left, Nanny Zong approached and said, "Second Miss, it’s getting late, you should rest early."

Although the Zongzheng Family had a compound surname, the loyal servants of the Zongzheng Family were only granted the surname Zong.

Zongzheng Ya nodded, standing as Yun Qing removed her outer garments and took down her coiffure. Once done, Zongzheng Ya looked at Nanny Zong and asked, "Nanny, do you think I shouldn’t have come this time?"

Nanny Zong sighed, "If the Second Miss knows, why ask the old servant."

Then she added worriedly, "If outsiders find out, the Second Miss’s reputation will be tarnished."

This incident was indeed not glamorous, an unmarried noble daughter scheming to entrap an outsider, if discovered, the Second Miss wouldn’t be able to secure a good marriage.

Zongzheng Ya said, "I know you’re worried about me, but you know about that mister, he’s accurately foreseen three major events, and you believe him too. Plus, Big Sister is already in the palace, I can’t enter the palace to seek my fate, nor marry a Prince, that would be a generation difference. You know the family members chosen by our parents and grandparents, they are generally noble families, not as good as the Zongzheng Family."

How could she possibly be content marrying to such a noble family scion?!

"I can only rely on myself to find a way out."

Nanny Zong said, "I understand the Second Miss’s plight, but not everything that mister says is accurate, that person is currently just a Company Commander, a rural villager, hardly seems like a dragon confined to a pool."

She added, "Even if he truly soars to great heights someday, that would be at least fifteen years from now, would the Second Miss suffer for fifteen years?"

Zongzheng Ya also felt uncomfortable thinking about this. Yes, at least ten years, she didn’t want to wait that long: "Don’t worry, with the strength of the Zongzheng Family and the Shangguan Family, when the era of great conflict mister foretold arrives, it would only take five years for our family and our maternal grandfather’s family to elevate him, we won’t have to wait that long."

Rich Families are never as simple as they look on the surface, they have abundant resources, money, and people, among whom are powerful individuals like Assassins and Shadow Guards, and the least skilled are like Protectors. With a word, they can be deployed as soldiers. To support someone in chaotic times is not too difficult.

The challenge lies in whether this man’s heart is on her? If not, then investing both families’ fortunes would only sew matrimonial clothes for Gu Family’s daughter?

That mister said, Qin San cares greatly for Gu Family’s daughter, for her sake, he hesitates to ascend the throne, fearing that upon ascension, the courtiers will compel him to expand the harem, and Gu Family’s daughter will be aggrieved.

Actually Ning Ji was lying. In the previous life, Qin San Lang never ascended the throne as Emperor, nor even became Regent King, after avenging his enemies, all he wanted was to live with his wife and children.

But to lure Zongzheng Ya into the plot, Ning Ji deceived her, claiming Qin San Lang ascended the throne as Emperor, and was a wise ruler.

Upon learning Qin San Lang would surely reach the pinnacle, Zongzheng Ya became interested in him. But upon hearing Qin San Lang was hesitant due to Gu Family’s daughter, she was furious.

Just because of a farmer girl, he delayed his ascension, Zongzheng Ya couldn’t comprehend this, but she thus realized Qin San’s devotion to Gu Family’s daughter.

This Gu Family’s daughter would be tough to deal with.

If she died of illness, given Qin San’s fondness for her, he would certainly investigate thoroughly, and some things, once done, leave traces that cannot withstand scrutiny.

If Qin San discovered she orchestrated Gu Family’s daughter’s murder, she would face dire consequences... Qin San might use her to ascend, but when his wings grow strong, neither she nor the Zongzheng Family and Shangguan Family would be spared!

Zongzheng Ya understood this clearly, occurrences like these were frequent in history, and moreover, seeing Qin San’s care for Gu Family’s daughter tonight, she was even more displeased, feeling this deal would be unprofitable.

Zongzheng Ya most hated suffering losses, she only undertakes what benefits her, even if she truly falls for a man, if he doesn’t meet her expectations, she wouldn’t marry.

Nanny Zong listened and observed Zongzheng Ya’s expression, knowing she wasn’t solely fixated on Qin San Lang. She was relieved and said, "It’s good the Second Miss understands the gravity, as long as you don’t suffer losses, the old servant is at ease."

Hearing this, Zongzheng Ya frowned, but said nothing, took a few sips of ginseng tea before putting it down, headed towards the bed, and asked, "How is Big Sister’s pregnancy?"

Nanny Zong replied, "Word from the palace says the pregnancy is going well, likely a Prince."

Zongzheng Ya frowned, another Prince? Then Big Sister would have two prince sons by her side, damn!

Zongzheng Ya felt very envious of her Big Sister, having grievances about the family pouring all benefits onto Big Sister.

Both are daughters of the Zongzheng Family, why should she, the second daughter, pick up Big Sister’s leftovers?

Zongzheng Ya wanted to be Empress to show the Zongzheng family who is truly their most promising daughter?

However, that mister said, Great Chu wouldn’t last much longer, and when Great Chu falls, Big Sister and her nephews would face difficulties.

Zongzheng Ya thus felt relieved and went to sleep calmly.

But the next day after waking up, she learned news that made her furious.

"What did you say? Qin San Lang and Gu Family’s daughter are indeed engaged? The Prefecture Government Office has records of their engagement letter!" Zongzheng Ya couldn’t believe what she heard.