Chapter 18 The Sixth Sense

Sima Zhaoyun felt as if he was nailed to the spot. His mother actually wanted to expel him from the family.

He thought his mother would protect him.

Because she has always kept her children under her wings.

And he is also his mother's child.

This is why Sima Zhaoyun is so unscrupulous.

Maybe it's because he is favored and has nothing to fear.

Sima Zhaoyun never dared to act unruly in front of his father because he knew that his parents would only favor his biological children rather than him, the illegitimate son of his stepfather.

Sima Zhaoyun had a wound on his forehead that was bleeding. He didn't know which hurt more, the pain in the wound or the pain in his heart. He just knew that both hurt.

He walked up to Sima Fen on his knees and hugged Sima Fen's arm.

"Mother, mother, please save me. I know I was wrong. Mother, I really know I was wrong. Please don't drive me away. I will be obedient. I will definitely listen to you in the future..."

Sima Zhaoyun's voice trembled, and tears had already blurred his eyes.

But Sima Fen had already broken Sima Zhaoyun's heart, and she pulled out the arm that Sima Zhaoyun was holding in his arms.

He just knelt there straight and waited for Jing Chengji's reply.

"Okay."

Jing Chengji's reply made Sima Fen feel a little less guilty, just a little.

Her whole family was harmed by Sima Zhaoyun, the rebellious son. Well, in the next life, if she becomes a mother, she will definitely not raise her children in this way again.

Knowing that her life was about to end, Sima Fen's shoulders completely collapsed, and her whole body was filled with sadness, like an old woman in her seventies or eighties.

At that moment, Sima Zhaoyun's temples were faintly stained silver.

Seeing that Sima Fen was unmoved, Sima Zhaoyun knew that he could not change his fate no matter what.

Suddenly, Sima Zhaoyun stood up and wiped away his tears.

His face was gloomy and distorted, and then he smiled innocently. However, the words that came out of that handsome face made Sima Fen feel cold in his heart.

"Do you still remember? The child you lost a few years ago, how do you think you lost her? Hehe~"

Sima Fen was stunned for a moment, and in an instant, she was filled with anger and grief.

"It's you!"

"Yes, it's me. We already have enough children in the family. How can there be another one competing with me? If you give birth to the youngest, then I, who am neither the eldest nor the youngest, will be ignored even more. Oh, no, not ignored. In fact, you are still very good to me, but why do you have so many children?"

"If there had been no chance, how could your other children still be alive and well in this world?"

Sima Zhaoyun's face was ferocious, as if he was questioning, or talking to himself.

"Why don't they come near me? Am I some kind of jackal, tiger or leopard?"

Just by listening to it, everyone felt the same chill in their hearts as Sima Fen.

What a vicious beast! He actually killed his unborn sister or brother.

【Host, check! 】

At Jing Han's command, System 3657 immediately performed deductions.

Not long.

The system's slightly childish and crisp voice reached everyone's ears.

[Host, three years ago, Sima Fen wanted to have one last child and never have any more. She planned to have her husband and servant eat the sterilizing fruit...]

Jing Han was surprised, then flipped through his memories, but still felt sad.

[Wait, there's actually a fruit that can infertile you... Oh, it really does exist! That's amazing! Go on!]

Sima Fen was also exhausted during that time. Furthermore, she was already 40 years old. She thought it was her age that was causing her to lose the baby. In reality, it was Sima Zhaoyun who gradually gave her the powder of the abortion fruit. Over time, the powder accumulated, causing the miscarriage. So, Sima Fen didn't suspect anything!

Sima Fen clenched her fists, her eyes sharp as she questioned loudly.

"She is your sister. How could you harm your sister? You two are from the same mother!"

Sima Fen was heartbroken.

Sima Zhaoyun's voice was louder than Sima Fen's.

"Because she's my sister."

[Then why did Sima Zhaoyun say that he had no chance to harm the other sisters?]

This is probably just a person's sixth sense. Sima Zhaoyun's sisters and brothers all felt even worse when they saw him. So even though Sima Zhaoyun was pretending well at home, they tried their best to keep their distance from Sima Fen. Especially since they didn't have the same father, it was normal that they didn't interact much!

Sima Fen really doubted himself. He had been an official for decades, but he couldn't even see through a child.

But in fact, it is not Sima Fen’s fault. It is just like that, the darkest place is under the lamp.

As a mother, it was impossible for her to be on guard against the child that crawled out of her belly, especially when this child was acting so well in front of her.

Sima Fen thought about it carefully. The other children had also reminded her, but she scolded them instead, saying that they were unfriendly to their brothers.

Her husband reminded Sima Zhaoyun that he was too worried, and she thought he might be overthinking it.

At this moment, Sima Fen deeply felt that she was not a qualified mother at all.

But she also felt relieved that except Sima Zhaoyun, the other children were all good.

But the next moment, she no longer felt relieved. Such a good child was implicated by Sima Zhaoyun. The older one already had his own children, and the younger one was not yet married, but they had no future.

Thinking of this, Sima Fen could hardly contain his regret.

Sima Zhaoyun laughed happily.

"But it's not too late. They will die with me, Mother!"

Sima Zhaoyun's voice was so gentle, yet so cruel.

Sima Fen didn't know what was going on, but tears were already streaming down her face.

"You beast, you beast..."

Sima Fen was choked with sobs and unable to speak.

Now that things have come to this, everything is clear.

Jinghan's charges have been cleared, and one of the culprits is also in the court.

Jing Chengji sighed. He really didn't know what to do with Sima Fen.

Seeing Sima Fen's desperate look, all the civil and military officials in the court sighed deeply, thinking that it was such a misfortune for his family.

A strong and low atmosphere permeated the court.

Jing Chengji broke the silence.

"Sima Shi embezzled military pay, disregarded human life, and seized fertile farmland... He is sentenced to death for all his crimes. Sima Zhaoyun slaughtered civilians... Because their actions are so egregious, they are sentenced to suffer retribution until they have paid for their crimes! Sima Shi's entire clan will be executed for all adults, and minors will be exiled to Nanhailing."

All the civil and military officials in the court shouted in unison.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Lü Jiaohao, I order you to supervise the execution. Make sure they deeply feel the pain of those innocent people!"

"I obey the decree!"

Lu Jiaohao was overjoyed and thought that she would not disappoint His Majesty, and it was her time to show her ability.

When Sima Shi and Sima Zhaoyun heard Jing Chengji's order, they looked like dead dogs, with desperate and dull expressions.

Sima Fen was also waiting for Jing Chengji's verdict on her.

"Sima Fen, what do you think I should do with you?!"