Chapter 185: Get rid of the two of them completely!

She paused, then looked at Jiang Wanxia, ​​who looked tense:

“That was caused by being struck repeatedly with a blunt object. And at the time, you were the only one present, Jiang Wanxia, ​​you were alone with him.”

"You're talking nonsense!" Jiang Wanxia screamed instantly upon hearing this. "You're spouting lies! It's completely untrue!"

Her hysterical behavior not only failed to convince people, but also made her seem more guilty.

Jiang Wanqiu's lips curled into a cold smile: "I'm talking nonsense? This report bears the official seal of the provincial hospital and the signatures of several experts. Are you implying that these leaders and experts are all just spouting nonsense along with me?"

She shook her head frantically, stammering, "No... I didn't... He's my man! How could I do such a thing to him!"

"You can't possibly do that?" Jiang Wanqiu retorted. "You dare to scheme against your own pregnant sister; you even dare to bring your own brother-in-law to the bridal chamber. Jiang Wanxia, ​​tell me, what in this world wouldn't you dare to do?"

Upon hearing this, the crowd below the stage erupted in uproar.

"My God, that's so vicious!"

"She wants to harm both her brother-in-law and her husband; this woman has a black heart!"

Jiang Wanxia stood there, mouth agape, stunned.

For a long time, she claimed that Wang Jianjun became a cripple because he saved Jiang Wanqiu, using this "gratitude" as a shield to bully others. After telling this lie so many times and for so long, she eventually even deceived herself.

But now, Jiang Wanqiu has ruthlessly torn off that layer of skin.

She broke down, only able to repeat, "You're talking nonsense...you're all talking nonsense..."

"Enough!" The director of the political department slammed his hand on the table, silencing the entire room once again.

He stood up, his face full of anger, and pointed at Jiang Wanxia, ​​saying sternly, "This matter is no longer a simple wedding night prank! It's deliberate sabotage of a military marriage, plus the crime of intentional injury! They even deceived the organization and embezzled the military region's valuable medical resources! Each and every one of these crimes is extremely heinous!"

Upon hearing this, he immediately gave the order: "Men! Take her away and keep her under strict guard! We'll report this to the military region commander immediately. I think she doesn't need to write a self-criticism here; she can just wait to go to a military court!"

"Yes!" Two female soldiers immediately stepped forward and supported Jiang Wanxia, ​​who was already limp as mud on both sides.

"No! I don't want to! Sister! Sister, please save me! I'm your own sister!" Jiang Wanxia finally realized what was happening and struggled frantically, but was dragged away, leaving behind only a series of pitiful cries.

...

Meanwhile, in the inpatient department of the military region hospital.

Several nurses and doctors pushed a cart into Wang Jianjun's ward and began to work without saying a word.

The electrocardiogram monitor turned off with a "beep beep," and the screen went black instantly.

The IV drip was removed, and the needle was pulled out from the back of the hand.

The power to all the instruments by the bedside was also turned off.

Qian Xiaoxia, who had just returned from getting hot water, saw this scene as soon as she entered the door; the thermos in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

"What are you doing! Are you trying to kill me!" She lunged forward, trying to tear off the doctor's white coat.

The attending physician had long been fed up with this woman who was prone to tantrums. When the order came down from above, everyone hurriedly began to clean up after Wang Jianjun as if he were a plague god.

The doctor took a step back and coldly threw two forms in front of her.

"This is the detailed list of Wang Jianjun's treatment expenses at our hospital, totaling 1,123.5 yuan. And this is the bill we paid on your behalf to the county hospital when we brought him here, 980 yuan. The total is 2,103.5 yuan, which you are required to pay in full within three days."

Over a thousand yuan! And it's just two bills!

She grabbed the doctor's sleeve, spitting as she yelled, "Have you no conscience?! You're treating human life like dirt! My son was injured while saving your Battalion Commander Zhao's wife! You won't pay for his medical expenses, and you dare to ask us for money? I'm going to sue you!"

"Still trying to argue?" The doctor finally lost his patience and flung her hand away.

"Let me tell you, stop bringing up the rescue incident! Experts and leaders have already thoroughly investigated and found that your son's injuries were not caused by falling while rescuing someone!"

Seeing her bewildered face, the doctor added, "He was beaten! He was hit repeatedly with something! The culprit was your good daughter-in-law, Jiang Wanxia!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Xiaoxia stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning.

Her mouth was agape, her eyes wide like saucers, and it took her a long time to finally squeeze out a distorted scream.

"That bitch?! How dare she! How dare she do such a thing!"

The doctor, with a cold face, said in a businesslike manner, "Our hospital has done everything we can. Experts from the province said that even if Wang Jianjun continues to take medication, the chances of him waking up are extremely slim. But considering the feelings of your family, we have already contacted Hongxing Hospital in the county for you. As long as you settle your bill, you can go through the transfer procedures at any time, and we guarantee that you can continue your treatment there."

Settle the debt? With what? It's over two thousand yuan, who can come up with that all at once?!

Qian Xiaoxia waved her hand dismissively: "I have no money! My son was beaten like this by that bitch Jiang Wanxia! She should pay for it! Go ask her for it!"

The doctor seemed to have anticipated her response: "Jiang Wanxia is the murderer, and the law and military discipline will handle the consequences. However, Wang Jianjun is your son, and the medical expenses are owed to the hospital by you. As for your family matters, you should resolve them behind closed doors; these are not within our scope of responsibility."

"Where is that bitch?! Where is that damned slut Jiang Wanxia now?!"

The attending physician had already reached the door. Upon hearing this, he turned around and said without much emotion, "She has been sent to the political department by Battalion Commander Zhao and should be locked up in the detention cell now."

...

In the political department's detention cell, a dim light bulb hung overhead, casting long, thin shadows of two people inside.

Jiang Wanxia stubbornly tugged at Gu Feiyan.

"How's the situation? Have you spoken to those leaders? When will they let me out?"

Gu Feiyan said coldly, "You've committed a serious offense. Intentional injury plus disrupting a military marriage—either one of those is enough to get you into serious trouble. You'll inevitably be sent to a labor camp."

"Reform through labor?!" Jiang Wanxia shrieked, staring at him in disbelief. "I don't want to go to a reform through labor! Gu Feiyan, aren't you the regimental staff officer? You have so much power, you must have a way! Don't you want to help me?!"

Gu Feiyan frowned slightly, her eyes darkening: "I've done my best. In your condition, no one dares to guarantee anything. At most, I can try to get you assigned to a farm, where the work is much easier than in the mines."

"I don't want to!" Jiang Wanxia was very dissatisfied with this outcome. "Gu Feiyan, don't try that with me! I'll only ask you one question: do you still want your sister's life?!"

Sister, sister, it's sister again!

He grabbed Jiang Wanxia by the neck and pressed her firmly against the cold wall.

"Jiang Wanxia!" He looked at the woman with red eyes. "I'm warning you, don't go too far! What exactly is the antidote!"

Jiang Wanxia was almost suffocating from his choking, her face flushed red, yet she was still laughing, a manic and triumphant laugh. She knew she had found his Achilles' heel.

Just then, with a loud bang, the door to the cell was violently kicked open from the outside.

When Qian Xiaoxia came in, she immediately saw Jiang Wanxia being pinned against the wall by Gu Feiyan.

"Jiang Wanxia! You heartless, rotten bitch! You owe me my son's life!"

She charged at him with such force that Gu Feiyan instinctively let go and dodged to the side.

Qian Xiaoxia grabbed Jiang Wanxia's hair tightly with her fingers and pulled it down forcefully!

"Ah—!" Jiang Wanxia screamed in agony as a sharp pain shot through her scalp.

She wasn't one to back down easily either. Amidst Qian Xiaoxia's struggles, she quickly regained her senses and started scratching at Qian Xiaoxia's face with her fingernails.

"You old hag! You mad dog! Let me go!"

"I'll beat you to death today, you scourge! You ruined my son like that, I'll make you pay with your life!"

The two women instantly began to wrestle in the cramped cell, scratching each other's faces and kicking each other's stomachs while hurling the most vicious curses at one another.

There was no order, no decorum, only the most primal hatred and violence.

Gu Feiyan simply stepped aside coldly, showing no intention of intervening in the fight.

The two young soldiers who rushed over upon hearing the commotion were stunned by the scene and quickly looked at Gu Feiyan: "Staff Officer Gu, what... what should we do?"

Gu Feiyan said coldly, "Ignore them, let them fight."

The soldiers looked at each other, not daring to disobey orders, and could only stand guard at the door, watching helplessly as the battle inside intensified.

Soon, Jiang Wanxia was beaten until her mouth bled, her hair was disheveled, and she looked utterly wretched.

Qian Xiaoxia's face was also scratched with several bloody marks, making her look like she had gone mad.

With a "Pah!", Jiang Wanxia spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, her eyes growing even more vicious and venomous: "That's all Wang Jianjun's retribution! He deserved it! My biggest regret now is that I was too soft-hearted back then and didn't smash his head to prevent future troubles! I not only want him dead, but I also want to kill you, you old bastard!"

"I'll kill you right now, you bitch!" Qian Xiaoxia was furious and grabbed a stool from the cell and smashed it over her shoulder.

...

At the foot of the Political Department building.

Jiang Wanqiu and Zhao Wenchang had just finished talking with the director and came out of there.

The director of the political department personally escorted them to the door, his tone full of emotion: "Battalion Commander Zhao, Comrade Jiang Wanqiu, please rest assured about this matter. The organization will definitely give you an explanation!"

As they were talking, Jiang Wanqiu suddenly stopped. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she looked at a house not far away. Two soldiers were standing at the door of the house, peering inside with anxious and troubled expressions. From inside, one could faintly hear a woman's shrill screams and curses.

"Director, what place is that?" Jiang Wanqiu asked.

The director followed her gaze and explained, "Oh, that's a temporary detention cell. Jiang Wanxia is being held there."

A detention cell?

A bad feeling inexplicably arose in Jiang Wanqiu's heart.

She looked at Zhao Wenchang, and the man was also looking at her.

Jiang Wanqiu pursed her lips and said to the director, "Director, I'm a little worried and I'd like to go check on things."