In the ear room, more than a dozen servants and maids were huddled together, cowering timidly, not knowing why Lin Yushu had called them over.

Especially Nanny Zhou and Fuling, both of them had something to hide and were sweating profusely.

I'm afraid they've been exposed, Fuling thought. Lin Yushu didn't call them earlier or later, but just called them when she poisoned the wine. What should I do?

Fuling kept winking at Nanny Zhou, who was also feeling uneasy, but she knew she couldn't get away at this moment. She thought to herself that it was fortunate that it was Fuling who delivered the wine these days, and even the medicine was found by Fuling. She was just the one who gave the advice, and even if the matter was exposed, as long as she didn't admit it, Lin Yushu would have no evidence to arrest her!

Thinking of this, Nanny Zhou calmed down a little and gave Fuling a look that told her to stay calm.

"Since I moved into Bixiao Courtyard, I have been grateful for your care. To express my gratitude to you, I will give each of you a glass of Tusu wine today."

After saying that, Chuntao brought out a jar of Tusu wine.

Fuling glanced at the jar of wine and saw that it was not the one she took today, and that she had not tampered with it, so she felt relieved.

But this young lady is indeed a miser. She only gave some worthless food as a reward on New Year's Day. Today, she said she would give a "huge" reward, but she only gave a glass of wine. If this news gets out, she isn't afraid of being laughed at.

Seeing Fuling and Nanny Zhou’s suddenly relaxed expressions, Lin Yushu continued, “Don’t underestimate this jar of Tusu wine. I have been offering this jar of wine in the ancestral hall during the first day of the new year. Today is the third day. Tusu wine has the effect of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding epidemics. It has been offered in the ancestral hall of the Lin family for three days and has been blessed by our ancestors. Its effect of exorcising evil spirits is even stronger.”

"It can drive away all demons and monsters, and ensure you a peaceful and smooth new year."

After Lin Yushu finished speaking, several not-so-bright servants already had happy expressions on their faces, and stretched their necks waiting to drink.

"However, if someone behaves improperly and violates the rules of the ancestors of the Lin family, then the ancestors will regard him as a monster and must kill the monster..."

Lin Yushu changed the subject, and Fuling and Nanny Zhou's expressions became very interesting. Why did Lin Yushu stare at the two of them when she said the word "monster" just now? What was the meaning?

The two of them were worried, this wine...could it really be useful...

Chuntao stood beside Lin Yushu holding a jar of wine. Shi Lan called forward everyone, starting with the servants, maids and old women.

Lin Yushu sat upright on a nanmu chair, handing them cups of wine poured by Chuntao, and then said a few words to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. She waved a bamboo branch split from the broom in her hand, and patted each person a few times in a mysterious manner to dispel the bad luck.

Her mysterious appearance frightened all the servants. They all took the wine glasses respectfully, and after Lin Yushu finished patting them, they drank the wine reverently, not daring to leave a drop.

Nanny Zhou and Fuling were at the end of the line. Seeing that the maids and servants in front of them were safe and sound, their uneasy hearts gradually calmed down.

Maybe they were overthinking it. Lin Yushu, this silly girl who had never seen the world, was just trying to do some small favors to win people's hearts. How could such a stupid bumpkin discover their perfect plan!

"Poria!"

Fuling took a deep breath, raised her head and walked towards Lin Yushu calmly.

Lin Yushu watched Fuling calmly drink a cup of Tusu wine, then waved the bamboo stick in her hand and slapped Fuling's shoulders, muttering to herself: "... those who see me are blind, those who hear me are deaf, those who dare to plot against me will suffer the consequences, I am lucky and they are unlucky..."

Fuling's heart skipped a beat. Was this the exorcism phrase that Lin Yushu had said before? Why did it feel different...

Fuling only felt itchy where the bamboo branch had hit her, and she was extremely panicked. After finishing the exorcism words, Fuling turned around and left in a hurry, forgetting even to perform the etiquette. She just wanted to stay as far away from Lin Yushu as possible.

Nanny Zhou saw that Fuling was calm when she left, but her face was pale when she came back. Her steps towards Lin Yushu were a little hesitant, and her heart couldn't help beating fast.

"…those who see me are blind, those who hear me are deaf, those who dare to plot against me will suffer the consequences, I am lucky but they are unlucky…"

After reciting the same exorcism words, Nanny Zhou also felt uncomfortable like Fuling. However, after all, she was older and had seen more of the world, so Nanny Zhou did not panic. She just kept sighing in her heart that this wild girl was becoming more and more evil!

"Today, the eldest lady showed her kindness and rewarded you with this precious Tusu wine. You should be grateful and work hard in Bixiao Court in the future. There are many good things to come. Go down and work."

After hearing Shi Lan's words, everyone bowed and saluted hurriedly, and went out to work in an orderly manner. Fuling and Nanny Zhou, who were walking at the end, exchanged glances with each other and walked out.

Lin Yushu looked at the way they walked, moving around like they had lice all over their bodies, and couldn't help but smile.

As night falls, the festive atmosphere of the New Year gradually cools down, the cold wind blows, and the red lanterns hanging in the courtyard of Bixiaoyuan are extinguished by the cold wind, and the whole courtyard is indescribably cold.

Fuling, who was resting in the ear room, suddenly woke up from her dream with a scream. Nanny Zhou, who was sleeping on the bed nearby, was frightened by Fuling's scream and quickly got out of bed to cover Fuling's mouth.

"Why are you screaming in the middle of the night? Are you trying to scare me to death?!"

Fuling's eyes widened red, and she pushed Nanny Zhou away in fear. She huddled in the corner of the bed, hugging the quilt, and trembling all over.

"She's back! It's her, she's back!"

Madam Zhou was startled by Fuling's crazy appearance. "Who? Who did you say is back?"

"Hawk...she's back!"

Nanny Zhou was puzzled. Daimao was a little maid serving the old lady. Two years ago, she slipped and fell into the viewing lake in the mansion and drowned. Why did Fuling dream about her?

Seeing Fuling trembling with fear, Nanny Zhou had a guess in her mind that Daimao’s death was not an accident!

Fuling is so bold that he dares to touch the maid in the old lady's courtyard!

Nanny Zhou has been serving the old lady all the time. Her status is not as high as Nanny Li's, but she usually runs errands and does a lot of service to the old lady.

Fuling was originally a maid given by the old lady to the second lady. She had been serving the second lady for seven or eight years. How could she be related to Daimao?

Nanny Zhou knew that something was wrong and planned to secretly run to the old lady tomorrow to complain and seek credit.

"Ahhh! Don't come over here, don't come over here. You fell into the lake accidentally. It has nothing to do with me..."

Fuling's sharp voice cut through the night sky. Logically, the entire Bixiao Courtyard should have been alarmed, but at this moment the courtyard was as silent as before, as if no one was there.

Fuling grabbed her hair like crazy and struggled non-stop, as if someone was holding her head down.

Aunt Zhou was horrified, this... is this a ghost possessing him? !

Nanny Zhou suddenly thought of the Tu Su wine she drank today. Could it be that the wine really had an effect?

Nanny Zhou was disappointed. Fuling's hands were not clean. She, Nanny Zhou, was even worse than Fuling. What should she do?

It seemed as if all the blood in her body was concentrated in her head, her eardrums were pounding, and her legs went weak, so she walked towards the door holding on to the wall.

"No, I have to go find the old lady. Only she can save me!"

However, the door could not be opened at this moment!

Nanny Zhou pulled at the door frantically, but it didn't budge.

Here it comes, it’s her turn!

Water seemed to be seeping in from the crack of the door, dripping onto the back of Madam Zhou's hand as she was holding the door.

This is... blood?!

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