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That place was where Zhao Yuqing used to interrogate some people or punish some servants who had committed heinous crimes. The people who were usually locked in this room did not come out alive.

Hong Xiu had lived in the Zhao Family for such a long time, so she naturally knew of this place. When she heard Zhao Yuqing was going to lock her up in this room, she hurriedly got rid of his hand, knelt on the ground, and begged loudly with a shrill voice.

"Eldest Young Master, Eldest Young Master, please let me go. I'll do whatever you want me to do. I'll definitely do what you ask me to do." Eldest Young Master, please spare me this once. Please, young master. "Please."

"Hmph." Zhao Yuqing stood in front of Hong Xiu. He leaned over her and grabbed her hair.

"Do you remember what I said the last time? If there is a next time, I will not forgive you. It seems that you didn't hear what I said at all. If I don't teach you a lesson, you might dare to disobey my orders the next time. "

"No, no, no." Hong Xiu's face was covered in tears from the pain. But she didn't dare to struggle at all. "Eldest Young Master, there won't be a next time. Please have mercy on me this once. "

Hong Xiu truly did not dare to imagine that she was afraid. She had once seen the servants carry out the occupants of that room. No, that probably wasn't a person anymore. Her face was completely unrecognizable, and her entire body was covered in blood. If she hadn't known that he was a servant from a few days ago, she wouldn't even have dared to imagine that he had been alive before. Hong Xiu was originally a helpless servant girl, so when she saw these things, she was so frightened that she fainted. And this time, Eldest Young Master wanted to lock her in that place. This was a dead end for her.

When faced with her own life and death, everyone would first consider their own life and death. At this point in time, Hong Xiu could no longer afford to care about her young mistress.

This was exactly the kind of effect Zhao Yuqing wanted. Even if he wanted to kill Hong Xiu, he couldn't do it now. Ignoring the fact that there was an enigmatic person in the mansion, he had no idea what was going on.

Moreover, Liu Ruyun was already in a half-crazy state and couldn't accept the approach of someone she wasn't familiar with. If he wanted to continue torturing Liu Ruyun, he would need Hong Xiu's help.

This time, he was only giving Hong Xiu a warning not to try to challenge his bottom line again.

During this period of time, there were other people in the manor. He needed to take control of everything, including everyone else.

Originally, he would not be this vigilant. However, after the scene where he saw Yuan Yi attack, he did not know why, but he had a feeling that Yuan Yi must be worried and kind, and that there was a high possibility that he was here for Liu Ruyun. Otherwise, it would be impossible for a stranger to want to see a woman that had just left the pavilion. No matter how famous this woman was, she definitely wouldn't be that attractive.

Yuan Yi, who the heck is he?

"Alright, remember what you said today." Zhao Yuqing threw Hong Xiu fiercely onto the ground. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands, then said slowly, "I'll give you one last chance. If you ever do that again, I guarantee you won't have a chance to kneel here."

With that, Zhao Yuqing threw the handkerchief that he had wiped his hands off onto Hong Xiu's body. The corner of his mouth slightly curled up, blending the hostility on his face.

"Thank you, young master. Thank you, young master." Hong Xiu ignored everything and just kneeled in front of Zhao Yuqing, kowtowing to him.

"Put this bottle in Second Young Madame's medicine. I don't need to teach you how to do it."

A small porcelain bottle fell in front of Hong Xiu.

"Alright." Hong Xiu stuffed it into her arms and nodded repeatedly. I know, Eldest Young Master, don't worry. This servant will definitely take care of this matter well and definitely won't make any mistakes.

"Scram."

"Yes, yes, your servant will take his leave." With great difficulty, Hong Xiu crawled up from the ground and quickly excused herself. Enduring the pain, she trotted away.

"Eldest Young Master …" One of the servants seemed to have said something, but was interrupted at the very beginning by Zhao Yuqing.

"There's no need to mention anything else. Send someone to follow her and report back to me after she's done."

Zhao Yuqing turned around and went back into the room. The moment he closed the door, his eyes were filled with killing intent as he rolled around endlessly. If there was anyone left on the spot at this moment, they would definitely be scared by the killing intent in Zhao Yuqing's eyes. It was as if that gaze was akin to destroying the heavens and the earth.

Liu Ruyun, I will personally destroy you and use your life to worship Qin Ling.

A gust of wind blew through the courtyard, as if it were mixed with someone's laughter.

The servants did not dare to stay any longer. After receiving the order, they hurriedly left. The young master of their family was becoming more and more frightening. Especially in the last two days, they hadn't dared to meet the young master's gaze. In this Zhao Mansion, most likely, no master was normal anymore.

When Hong Xiu returned to the courtyard, covered in dust, Liu Ruyun was still unconscious. The other servants did not dare to go into Liu Ruyun's room. Of course, it was because the eldest young master had ordered that no one was allowed to get close to Second Young Madame. Besides that, Second Young Madame was insane.

This was because many people were guessing in private that it might be the second young master's ghost that was pestering Second Young Madame. When the Second Young Master was about to die, everyone had witnessed how crazy it was to marry Second Young Madame. How could Second Young Master's dying wish be to marry Second Young Madame back?

They only dared to talk about this in private, so how could they dare to say it out loud?

Hong Xiu came back with a wound on her forehead, her hair in disarray, and tears on her face. Those who saw it were all pointing their fingers, but no one dared to step forward to talk. Some of them didn't even dare to look at them. Everyone was well aware that an important guest had come to the mansion today, but Second Young Madame had gotten sick at this time. Eldest Young Master would definitely hold Hong Xiu responsible for taking care of her unfavorable situation.

Now was the time for everyone to be in danger, and no one wanted to be involved in other people's affairs, fearing that they might be set on fire. Therefore, even when they saw Hong Xiu's bedraggled appearance, no one went forward to help her.

Hong Xiu lowered her head. She could naturally feel the gazes of the people beside her. She could also feel the mockery, ridicule, sympathy or even disdain for her in their gazes. However, she didn't have the time to think about it. She tightly held the bottle in her hand and didn't stop walking.

Miss, with things as it is, Hong Xiu can only apologize first. If there's a chance, Hong Xiu will definitely …