Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

The corners of Zhou Xiucai's mouth rose slightly, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

He was almost amused by the innocence of the little girl, but then he responded with a kind and teasing tone that was almost that of an elder: "Oh, with your small purses, I'm afraid you can't even afford a book in my study. However, when it comes to taking you to the city to broaden your horizons, I'm still happy to do this favor."

As he spoke, his fox-like eyes were like two searchlights, scanning the faces of the four children one by one.

Mr. Zhou originally planned to take in a little girl as his apprentice just for fun, but now it seems that every member of this family seems to be hiding their own secrets, which can't help but arouse his great curiosity.

He secretly decided to explore thoroughly to see how long the secret of the second branch of the Zhang family could be hidden from the world.

Since Mr. Zhou had promised the children, he would not hesitate at all.

He quickly and efficiently settled Xiao Youniang and her group in his spacious courtyard, and then put on a slightly mysterious long gown and went out alone.

Not long after, a luxuriously decorated carriage slowly drove back. The grandeur of the carriage brightened up the entire courtyard.

For Xiao Youniang, this was an unprecedented and shocking experience. In the past, the most luxurious transportation in the village was nothing more than a simple donkey cart or a cart pulled by an ox.

In comparison, the carriage pulled by the tall and mighty black horse was simply a product of another world, making the little girl instantly feel what dignity and extraordinary meant.

Zhou Xiucai waved his hand lightly, motioning them to get in the car.

Little You Niang couldn't wait to sit down next to Mr. Zhou, "Uncle Zhou Xiucai, can you be faster? Mother must be very scared after being taken away alone. I want to see her right away and take her home."

When Zhou Xiucai heard this, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

"Hey, you don't even understand what kind of trouble your mother is in, and you're just thinking about saving her?"

Although he said this, in his heart he admired the child's innocence and tenacity.

Mr. Zhou knew the magistrate of Chengguan County very well. He was a strict law enforcer and was not easily shaken. He would never arrest anyone rashly unless there was a real crime.

It seems that the matter involving the little girl's mother is not as simple as it seems.

There was obvious doubt in his words, which made the little girl clench her fists involuntarily.

"My mother is the best person. She would never do anything bad! We will definitely find her, Uncle Zhou Xiucai, please don't underestimate us."

Mr. Zhou tapped Xiao Youniang's head gently with his folding fan, without saying anything more about whether he trusted her or not. He only heard the crisp sound of hooves outside the carriage, and the vehicle accelerated forward.

At the same time, Zhang Laoer had arrived in the city in advance. He did not linger on the street, but went straight to Baicaotang mentioned by Hu Bin, trying to find out any news about Xu Liyun.

However, just as he explained his purpose, a waiter in the store came up to him in a hurry and whispered, "Second Master, the boss lady wants you to come in and have a chat."

This sudden invitation gave Zhang Laoer a bad feeling.

Zhang Laoer, filled with confusion, walked hesitantly through the flowery front yard and finally stepped into the quiet back garden.

Next to a rockery and waterside pavilion, he finally met Hu Bin’s sister, Hu Juan.

She was wearing a simple light blue dress and holding a handkerchief embroidered with a plum blossom pattern, gently pressing it against her chest.

Hu Juan's eyes were slightly red, tears welled up in her eyes. She tried hard not to let them fall, but the moment she opened her mouth, tears rolled down her face with sobs.

"Who would have thought that the tiger skin that was originally sold for celebration would become the fuse. After the Cheng family received the tiger skin, only a few days later, the old lady in the mansion was suddenly murdered and her life was in danger. What's even more chilling is that they did not reflect on themselves or find the real culprit. Instead, they indiscriminately directed all the resentment and accusations at my innocent brother, and even Madam Xu was implicated for no reason."

At this point, Hu Juan's voice almost collapsed.

It also made Zhou Rong, who was standing aside, feel heartbroken.

Zhou Rong is the young shopkeeper of Baicaotang. He has a scholarly air but is also calm and steady. Facing his wife's grief, his eyes are full of pity.

He gently hugged Hu Juan, using his warm and strong arms as her support.

The marriage of Zhou Rong and Hu Juan was a happy one that the elders of both families were happy to see. The two families had a deep friendship and deep affection.

The two mothers have been inseparable since childhood, and this deep friendship was naturally passed on to the next generation, making Zhou Rong and Hu Juan childhood sweethearts, and eventually getting married.

Their married life was poetic and picturesque, with the couple loving each other and treating each other as equals. If it weren't for the sudden disaster that befell Hu Bin, their world would have been full of warmth and tranquility.

When Zhang Laoer saw this scene, the doubts in his heart were replaced by this heavy atmosphere. He quickly put aside the distracting thoughts in his mind and eagerly asked Hu Juan and his wife for more details about the Cheng family.

From the couple, we learned that the Cheng family is not only a prestigious family in the county, but also a symbol of power and wealth.

The second young master of the Cheng family is an official in the capital, holding a high position of power. Relying on this honor, the entire Cheng family enjoys honor and convenience in Chengguan County.

In addition, Mr. Cheng himself has a keen insight into business and has accumulated a mountain of wealth. As long as his descendants can behave themselves, the Cheng family's glory seems to be foreseeable to continue for several generations.

Just a few days ago, the Cheng family held a grand and luxurious banquet to celebrate the old lady's birthday.

During the preparations for this banquet, the second young master of the Cheng family accidentally heard that Hu Bin had a top-quality tiger skin. He had an idea and planned to make it into a gorgeous cloak and present it to the old lady as a birthday gift.

Little did they know that this gift would become the key to a series of subsequent disturbances.

The price offered by the second young master was extremely high in the city. After hearing it, Hu Bin immediately agreed to it.

He knew that time was running out, so he summoned his craftsmen overnight and quickly began the intensive and meticulous production.

Within a few days, an exquisite work of art appeared before their eyes and the transaction was successfully completed.

However, the good times did not last long. At dawn the next day, the tranquility of the Hu family was broken by a series of hurried knocks on the door.

Several officers in official uniforms rushed in like a whirlwind and took the stunned Hu Bin away from the mansion without saying anything.

The entire Hu family was thrown into chaos, and Hu Juan and his wife were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. After asking around, they learned that the tiger skin that was sold at a high price actually contained a deadly poison.

The Cheng family is a prominent family in the city. After learning about the incident, the eldest son of the Cheng family, despite his father's repeated persuasion, insisted on pushing the matter to the forefront, reporting it to the government, and striving to get to the bottom of it thoroughly.

Upon hearing the news, the county magistrate personally took charge of the case. After a thorough investigation, the case went through many twists and turns. In the end, Hu Bin and Xu Liyun, who captured the tiger alone, became the target of public criticism.