bestfiction Chapter 222 Kill
Chapter 222 Kill
Li Mingyue completely failed to inherit Madam Li's shrewdness; she was too simple-minded and lacked cunning.
If it were Madam Li, she would prioritize getting herself away before leaving.
I will never engage in pointless arguments that would provoke Zhao Chengye.
Li Mingyue, on the other hand, was different.
She thought she had caught Zhao Chengye red-handed and that he wouldn't dare do anything to her.
She kept venting her pent-up frustrations, becoming more and more agitated as she spoke.
But she seemed to have forgotten that there are two other terms in this world: impulsive actions and murder to silence witnesses.
Zhao Chengye was extremely concerned about his reputation. When he heard Li Mingyue mention divorce, he became even more furious and his attack became increasingly ruthless. In no time, he had Li Mingyue beaten black and blue.
Even the maids and servants couldn't stop them. Some ran to find the Duchess, while the rest could only desperately protect Li Mingyue and take the beating for her.
If Li Mingyue were even a little smarter, she would have softened her stance and appeased Zhao Chengye at this point.
As long as she gets out of there, the elders of the Li family will naturally come to seek justice for her.
If all else fails, you can report him, and once he's in jail, there are plenty of ways to get revenge.
But she was foolish enough to only want to vent her anger.
They even threatened to report Zhao Chengye for participating in treason if he refused to divorce Zhao.
Zhao Chengye was sobered up considerably by these words, and stared at Li Mingyue with a sinister look, saying each word slowly and deliberately.
"What did you say? Say it again."
The wet nurse tried desperately to stop her but couldn't. Li Mingyue clutched her stomach and screamed like a madwoman.
"What are you pretending for? Do you dare to say that you didn't participate in Zhang Zhongyi's rebellion?"
Don't think I don't know; you were at the Left Prime Minister's residence from the 9th to the 12th of last month.
He's still your teacher, so you can't escape the connection.
Even if you deny it, it won't make a difference.
You and Jiang Xinyu have been engaged for so many years, how could Chief Supervisor Xiao not feel disgusted?
If I testify, do you think he'll just chop you up?
He is now a first-rank Marquis of Zhenguo and a regent minister, capable of ruling half the country in the Great Jin Dynasty.
You cowardly wimp, you only know how to act tough around women. Do you dare to say a word in front of them?
Go ahead and hit me. If you have the guts, kill me today.
"This old lady isn't someone you can bully just because she has no family. At worst, we'll fight to the death."
Li Mingyue's words were practically all off-putting, leaving Zhao Chengye feeling a mix of anger, fear, resentment, and humiliation.
If his murderous intent was only five points before, it has now risen to ten points, giving off a "what's the worst that could happen?" vibe.
Didn't you want to fight to the death?
Come on, I've already ruined my future anyway.
Rather than letting you, this slut, divorce me and then marry me and be cuckolded, I'd rather just beat you to death.
The maids and servants who went out to look for people haven't returned yet. Right now, there's only an old nanny, two young maids, and Li Mingyue, who has been beaten so badly that she can't stand up.
Zhao Chengye became enraged and grabbed a stool, smashing it at the group of people.
The wet nurse was hit on the head with a stool and fainted, and the two maids were so frightened that they ran away in panic.
He kept shouting, "Murder! Murder!"
Zhao Chengye didn't chase after her, but kept hitting Li Mingyue with the solid wood stool.
His head was buzzing and he couldn't hear anything.
Li Mingyue's mouth opened and closed, but he ignored whether she was cursing or begging for mercy.
One, two, three times, warm blood sprayed onto his face, but Zhao Chengye continued to frantically swing the stool.
He kept doing it until his arms were sore and numb before he finally stopped.
At this moment, Li Mingyue was already lying motionless and silent in a pool of blood.
His head buzzed, and the frenzy he had just felt receded like a tide, replaced by endless fear and panic.
The maids and servants who went out to look for people finally returned, and everyone was stunned by the terrible scene inside the house.
Lady Ningguo had been scolding Li Mingyue for being troublesome and upsetting her son on the way, but she was stunned when she entered the room and saw this scene.
The gruesome scene caused her legs to buckle and she collapsed to the ground.
"Chengye, what have you done?!"
His mother's cry jolted Zhao Chengye awake, leaving him speechless and at a loss for words.
He was too impulsive. He shouldn't have done it himself. He should have calmed Li Mingyue down first and then found a way to kill her.
He could push her into the pool to drown her or push her off the observation deck.
At worst, I could just finish her off with a packet of arsenic; all I had to do was find a maid or servant to take the blame.
But he used the stupidest method.
Li Mingyue's head was smashed and deformed, and so many of the Li family's maids and servants witnessed it.
He can't silence them now; the Li family won't let this go.
Zhao Chengye is, after all, the male protagonist of the original novel. He is intelligent and capable, but he lost his spirit due to a lack of suitable opportunities and being troubled by family matters.
Now that the effects of the alcohol have worn off and the anger has subsided, my mind is gradually clearing up.
He first stopped his mother's crying and cursing, and then immediately ordered the servants in the house to take control of all the servants in the Li family.
They must be kept together temporarily, and no one should be allowed to escape the mansion.
He then sent someone to invite the Li family patriarch, saying there was something important to discuss. Only after doing all this did Zhao Chengye take his mother to the next room.
As soon as he closed the door, Zhao Chengye knelt down with a thud.
"Mother, whether your son lives or dies depends entirely on your decision."
Mother, your son doesn't want to die.
The Duchess angrily pounded his shoulder.
"My son, you are my only hope, how could you be so foolish!"
That bitch isn't worth your personal attention. If you can't tolerate her, just tell your mother.
How could you...
Zhao Chengye also regretted it, and knelt down on the Duchess's lap, weeping uncontrollably.
"My son knows he was wrong."
Mother, if your son dies, the title of Duke of the State will fall into the hands of a collateral branch.
You know what kind of people they are. If they really adopted a child, what good life could a mother and sister possibly have?
"Mother knows, Mother knows everything."
The Duchess wiped away her tears. "Chengye, what do you say? I'll listen to you. I'll even take the blame for you."
A resolute look appeared on Zhao Chengye's face. "Mother, the only way now is to blame Li Mingyue for the mistake."
Dad has been bedridden for so many years, he's had enough. Please don't let him suffer any longer.
Li Mingyue poisoned her father-in-law, and her son, seeking revenge, was not required to pay with his life even if he accidentally killed her in a fit of rage.
If the Li family doesn't want all the women in their clan to be returned by their husbands' families, then he'll have to swallow this bitter pill.
The Duchess was surprised by her son's ruthlessness. Her lips trembled a few times, but she finally gritted her teeth and agreed.
"My son, don't worry, I'll go right away."
But what about the maids and servants in the Li family…?
Zhao Chengye's expression became even calmer at this moment. "Mother, go over the statements with Granny Yu and Granny Zhao."
Both sides have their own reasons, and naturally, the maidservant of the Li family sided with the Li family.
Our family's witnesses are also speaking on our side.
Even if I were to go to court, they wouldn't convict me based on a few servants.
Her father was, after all, a Duke, while Li Mingyue was merely the daughter of a minor official of the fifth rank.
No matter what, the Duke's death by poisoning is a major case, so please rest assured.
The Li family patriarch is not a fool; he won't fight us to the death for Li Mingyue's family.
When the time comes, both parties will sign a written agreement promising not to pursue the matter further, so there's no fear of him going back on his word.
Use arsenic.
"If my father's body is still warm by the time the Li family arrives, it will be troublesome."
The Duchess's feelings for the Duke had long been worn away by his repeated taking of concubines.
In her view, ten dukes were not as important as one of her son's fingers.
Having fought her way up from the intrigues of the inner palace, the Duchess also possessed a ruthless streak. Ai Lian lovingly touched her son's face and turned to leave.