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The next day, Lian Manman pricked up her ears, listening for news from outside.
Both the Wang Family and the villagers had searched all night, but they had not found Yingzi. Everyone's opinion was that Yingzi had sought short-lived relief. Liu Laosi and his wife were released by the Wang Family; they seemed terrified and only said that Yingzi got what she deserved, whether she was dead or alive, it had nothing to do with the Wang Family. They also said that even if Yingzi were still alive, they would kill her themselves to prevent her from bringing shame upon them.
It was said that Eldest Lady Huai was very sorrowful and had even shed tears. She said that she had not intended to punish Yingzi so severely, and had she known this would be the result, she wouldn't have confined Yingzi in the first place. No matter how valuable the jade bottle was, Yingzi's life was still a life.
