mtl008 Chapter 161 It's All Her Doing
Chapter 161 It's All Her Doing
"For no reason?" The Marquis roared, waving his arms in anger. "What a deed you and Concubine Liu have done, Pei Yan. Are you afraid that our whole family will die too quickly, so you have to drag the whole family to death with you?"
"Dad, I don't know what you're talking about. Why are you dying?"
A hint of expectation flashed in Madam Hou's eyes, and she grabbed Pei Yan and said:
"Yan'er, Aunt Liu teamed up with a group of thieves to assassinate Su Li and Pei Huan at the manor. Don't you know about this?"
"Mother, assassination? Aunt Liu? How is that possible?"
"You're still quibbling? So many eyes saw it, how could they possibly wrongly accuse you?" The Marquis pretended to slap her again, but was stopped by his wife.
"My Lord, Yan'er said he didn't know. Perhaps that bitch committed the crime alone! My Lord, Yan'er has always been timid and respectful to his elder brother. How could he possibly do such a heinous thing?"
"My Lord, there may be some misunderstanding."
The Marquis looked at Pei Yan with sharp eyes.
He also hoped that Pei Yan could explain it clearly.
Otherwise, he would break his legs and then tie him up and take him to the general's mansion to apologize to Su Li and Pei Huan.
"Dad, I really don't know anything about this. Xu'er goes out early and comes back late every day, always saying she's busy with shop matters. I never ask about her business affairs. How could I know she would be so cruel as to do such a thing?"
Pei Yan denied it outright.
At this point, the only way to clear himself was to deny it outright. Fortunately, Liu Xu was dead, and all the evidence had been destroyed. Even if the truth was uncovered, it wouldn't have anything to do with him.
After hearing what he said, the Marquis suddenly said:
"By the way, could it be that the man surnamed Liu was still brooding over Brother Ping'er's incident and hired someone to kill him?"
This reason is more than sufficient.
When the Marquis’ wife said this, everyone had an expression of “I see.”
The old lady snorted coldly, "Ping'er's case has long been settled. He fell into the water on his own, and no one else is to blame. But Liu just keeps holding on to him."
"That's right, mother. That bitch surnamed Liu was no good to begin with! When Yan'er got married, she dared to come to the house to snatch the bride with the child in her arms, and then abducted Yan'er and ran away from home. That bitch has always disregarded the rules, and now she has done such an unforgivable thing. It is simply her nature."
The Marquis's wife threw all the dirty water on Liu Xu.
After hearing this, the Marquis's complexion improved a little.
"That being said, she is your aunt after all..."
"Once!" the Marquis's wife added, "I have expelled her from the Marquis's household today. She no longer has any connection to the Marquis's household."
"Even so, it was from the Marquis' Mansion." The Marquis said unhappily, "You, go to the General's Mansion with your father tomorrow and explain everything clearly. Don't ruin your brotherhood for an unrelated person."
"Yes!" Pei Yan quickly agreed.
"Pass the word down, capture Liu Xu with all your might. No matter if he's dead or alive!"
"Yes!"
When everyone dispersed, the Marquis's wife followed Pei Yan to his courtyard, closed the door, grabbed his chest and beat him, saying:
"Say! What's going on!"
"Mom, haven't I made it clear?" Pei Yan was so tired that he just wanted to fall asleep, but was grabbed by the Marquis's wife.
"Have you explained it clearly? I know exactly what you're up to. Tell me, is this matter related to you? Where's Liu Xu?"
Hearing Liu Xu's name, Pei Yan's dead eyes finally revealed a trace of emotion. His eyes turned red and he said:
"died."
"Dead? How did you die?"
The Marquis's wife was shocked.
"Mom, don't ask anymore. In short, Liu Xu is dead, and she won't be coming back. The murder case has been solved, and it's useless for Big Brother to pursue this matter."
Pei Yan turned around and closed his eyes.
The Marquis's wife beat him for a long time, but seeing that it was useless, she had no choice but to put her fists away in embarrassment.
The room fell silent. As soon as Pei Yan closed his eyes, he saw Liu Xu bleeding from all seven orifices. She grabbed his clothes and crawled on the ground, questioning him:
"why why!"
"Xu'er, I can't help it. You've already been exposed. For Prince Jing's sake, I can't take any risks."
"Hahahaha, what a scumbag! What a heartless man! What a hypocritical, irresponsible, and liar!"
Liu Xu's mouth was full of blood and she cursed Pei Yan fiercely.
She lay on the ground and vomited a few more times, her expression ferocious and her scarlet eyes full of regret.
"Why was I so blind to fall for you!"
"I gave birth to a son for you. I painstakingly planned for your future. For you, I was beaten and scolded. How much hardship did I endure? I forced myself to learn etiquette and social skills to pave the way for your future. And in the end, you treat me like this!"
"Pei Yan! You have such a cruel heart!"
Pei Yan retreated repeatedly, a smile appeared on Sensen's cold face.
"Xu'er, I have no choice. But if you do something wrong, you must pay the price for your mistake. Xu'er, even if it's for me, you should die."
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."
Before dying, Liu Xu laughed with regret.
She was originally a college student who accidentally traveled to this world. Originally, she thought that with her advanced knowledge and unparalleled skills, she could carve out a great career here.
But everything went wrong from the beginning.
She shouldn't be in love.
No, she doesn't love Pei Yan.
From the beginning to the end, she did not love Pei Yan. She just wanted to use his status as a son of a marquis to realize her own ambitions.
Is it wrong for her to pursue fame and fortune?
Isn't it the same for Su Li?
Su Li used Pei Heng to get the position of general's wife, and was also granted a first-rank imperial title. She had a son and a daughter, and had endless gold and silver in this life.
No, she was wrong!
She was blind! She fell in love with Pei Yan, a irresponsible man who lied to her.
"You never loved me, did you? It was just for what I had in my hand."
Before dying, Liu Xu must ask clearly.
Pei Yan's eyes flickered, and his words contained venom:
"That's right! If I hadn't told you when I met you that a war like this would be over in a moment, I wouldn't have noticed you. Liu Xu, I have to admit, you are an extraordinary woman. But now, I have the production of muskets and the formula for gunpowder, so you are dispensable."
"Humph!"
Hearing Pei Yan's admission, Liu Xu snorted coldly, suddenly jumped up from the ground, pulled out the hairpin on her head, and rushed over to stab Pei Yan.
"Scumbag! Die together!"
"Bang!" Pei Yan slapped her away.
The dishes on the table were knocked over and scattered all over the floor. Liu Xu fell to the ground and vomited a mouthful of black blood.
It is impossible to move further.
She resigned herself to her fate and fell backward, letting out a sharp, terrifying laugh.
"Hahahahaha!"
"Ignorance! Stupidity!"
"These are just the simplest and most primitive inventions I've made. If you treat me well and serve me well, I'll have plenty of more powerful things for you."
"But now?"
Liu Xu glanced at Pei Yan lightly, then looked at the roof with empty eyes.
"It would be better to die."
"If I die, I can go back."
"I'm never coming here again."
"Brother Ping..."
The sound of willow catkins is very light and cool, revealing a sense of sadness.
Pei Yan stood in the room trembling all over, watching the willow catkins lying on the ground gradually become silent.