usatvline Chapter 118 Paying murder to kill someone
Chapter 118 Paying murder to kill someone
She licked her dry lips. The high fever had made her barely conscious, and if things continued like this, she feared she would not survive. So, with the last bit of consciousness she had left, she kept calling out to the door, hoping that anyone passing by could help her.
Her hair was disheveled, but at least the gold hairpin she was wearing was still there.
She knew all too well that you had to offer something in return when asking someone for a favor.
She had no idea what time it was outside. Just when she felt she was about to run out of strength, someone suddenly opened the door.
The light shone through the crack in the door, and it was somewhat dazzling.
But Chi Guiying raised her hand slightly to cover her face, and quickly saw who it was. At that moment, with tears in her eyes, she called out, "Father."
Chi Yunjing's presence in the woodshed was entirely due to other plans.
Guo is dead, and the Prefect of the Prince's Mansion has received so many petitions from their Vice Minister's Mansion, yet they still refuse to take any action. Right now, the best course of action is to have Chi Guiying, their daughter, personally file a petition, which might add even more weight to the case!
Thinking of this, Chi Yunjing's expression took on a false air of fatherly love.
Looking at his daughter, who was like a tattered rag, he spoke directly, "Second sister, you should know in your heart how your mother died. If it weren't for the mess with the Lü family, our household would still be peaceful and clear-headed. But now... things have come to this, and there's no point in investigating further. The only thing is, if you are willing to personally go and report and expose the Lü family's crimes thoroughly, then I can still consider our father-daughter relationship and send you and your brother back to your hometown. But if you can't, then there's nothing I can do."
Hearing this, Chi Guiying's mind went blank.
Her mother was gone, and so was her so-called in-laws. All she had left was her own precarious life. As for her younger brother, she didn't care much about him anymore.
Therefore, feeling dizzy and unable to figure it out, I couldn't come up with a solution.
She felt that having a way to survive was better than having no way to survive, so she didn't care about her reputation. Anyway, she couldn't stay in Bianzhou City any longer, so she would go back to her hometown after things were settled.
Thinking of this, he nodded in agreement.
"Whatever my father says, I will do. The Lü family killed my mother and ruined my life. They must pay the price!"
Hearing this, Chi Yunjing felt deeply gratified.
"Send Second Sister back to Biyun Courtyard and take good care of her. Once her fever subsides, I will personally visit the Prefect's office."
With a wave of his hand, two strong old women immediately walked in from outside and carried Chi Guiying away without any hesitation.
Having escaped, Chi Guiying harbored intense hatred for everyone.
Today, the Chi family used her to bring down the Lü family. If she has the chance in the future, she will definitely make this hellish Chi family pay the price they deserve!
With her eyes lowered, she suppressed all her thoughts for the time being.
The snow outside was falling harder and harder, but the turmoil between the Chi and Lü families continued unabated.
At the Haibo Marquis's residence, He Lingyi, who had been waiting to be married at home, did not show any particular joy on her face when she heard the news sent by her elder brother Haijin.
"With Madam Guo's life, the maid's questioning about Xia Luo's pregnancy, and Chi Guiying's testimony, the evidence is overwhelming. The Lü family cannot escape."
"They can't escape it, but at most, Lady Lü will die to take the blame. As long as Consort Jia in the palace doesn't fall, Lü Yi will be fine. I heard from my godmother that the imperial physicians have been staying in her palace these days, fearing that something might be wrong with the imperial fetus. So, nothing serious will happen."
He Lingyi analyzed the situation calmly.
"If you want revenge, you should do it slowly. Otherwise, taking down the whole thing at once will only cause you trouble. Don't worry, the verdict against Madam Lü should be handed down in the next couple of days. That will be a way for you to vent your anger!"
Upon hearing this, He Lingyi nodded.
"Brother is right. Let's take it slow. We need to let them experience the taste of falling from grace and being despised by everyone."
Haijin shared the same thought.
If you've harmed someone, you can't just let it go so easily.
"By the way, Sister Chi sent word that she's pregnant, so I don't have much time left. Chi Yunjing must have promised Chi Guiying a way out for her by having Chi Guiying personally file this complaint. I think the most likely scenario is that she'll be sent back to her hometown. It's freezing cold here, and the journey home might not be smooth, so I think..."
"Paid to kill someone?"
"My mother was driven to suicide by them back then, so why can she just go back to her hometown and live out the rest of her life in peace?"
"Leave this to me."
Haijin knew what she was thinking, which was why he spoke up. He simply hoped that she would have fewer lives and sins on her hands.
"I don't want to implicate the Marquis's family, nor do I want to implicate you."
“If I didn’t know these things, I might listen to you, but now you should listen to me. The Marquis’s hidden guards are all under my control. It’s not difficult to deal with them without leaving a trace. But if you ask outsiders, you never know when trouble might arise.”
Haijin was absolutely right, but He Lingyi was in a bit of a dilemma.
But in the end, considering that she still had several people to deal with, she decided not to dwell on it.
"Thank you very much, brother."
"We don't talk about these things as family."
Three days later, Lady Lü was convicted of six major crimes and was originally sentenced to immediate execution. However, due to the pleas of Consort Jia in the palace, she was only given a cup of poisoned wine and her body was spared.
As the current head of the Lü family, Lü Yi was naturally severely punished with sixty strokes of the cane by the people sent from the palace. If it weren't for Consort Jia's intervention, Lü Yi would probably have died before he even received thirty strokes.
But more than the physical pain, what saddened Lü Yi the most was that his scientific expedition qualification had been revoked.
They will be permanently barred from employment.
Upon hearing those words, the entire Lü family felt as if their sky had fallen, especially the concubines and mistresses who had just entered the household. They were now frantically searching for an opportunity to leave, like headless flies.
Therefore, within just a few days, Madam Lü died in prison, Lü Yi was severely beaten, and the concubines of the Lü family clamored to release Concubine Shu. Only the steward of the Lü family was able to maintain appearances.
Inside the room, Lü Yi's injuries were still causing him great pain.
But he seemed to have a death wish, without any vitality. When the steward came in, his face was also droopy, and he didn't know whether he should speak.
"Tell me, how many more people are leaving?"
"Young master, the concubines are making the biggest fuss. They say they are willing to pay money to redeem themselves from their concubine status, and they just hope that you won't drag them down with you to die."
These words were harsh, but Lü Yi had long since lost his willpower, and after a self-deprecating laugh, he said them.
"Merchant's daughters are indeed unreliable! Alright, tell them, 100,000 taels each. If they're willing, I'll grant them concubine certificates. If they're not, I'll take them to the authorities if they bring it up again! I hope Magistrate Wang will stand up for our Lü family and punish these fickle and worthless women!"