Chapter 828: Rain washes away filth, justice will eventually come

"You...your father has never told you about his background before?" Cheng Qingnian realized it the moment she asked, "He probably wouldn't tell you. He has never been a troublemaker. And he wouldn't create unnecessary trouble and get you involved with us."

Lu Yingxue felt very embarrassed and looked a little pitiful.

"No, I never said that. I always thought my mother was... I used to envy other people for having mothers, but I only have a strict father. He's... very strict with people. Sometimes I feel like I can't breathe."

She gave a wry smile.

Cheng Qingnian felt some hatred in his heart, but also felt sorry for Lu Yingxue.

She just had to think of a baby growing up and being tortured by people like Lu Bannong.

Her heart was broken.

Cheng Han said calmly, "What's your purpose for coming here? Just tell me directly. Playing the emotional card is useless. She's the only one who'll fall for it. Qiao Xi and I know exactly what kind of person you are. Don't act like a fool when your hands are stained with blood."

Cheng Qingnian: "Dad, don't talk like that. That was all Lu Bannong's fault. It has nothing to do with Yingxue."

"Shut up first, or I'll have the villa's bodyguards take you to your room."

Cheng Qingnian could only shut her mouth. She didn't dare to offend Cheng Han.

Lu Yingxue looked at Cheng Han's stern face and knew she had to tell the truth today. Emotional appeals wouldn't move this wise old man who had nearly died.

"My father was arrested, and the Lu family was torn apart. Many things about the Lu family will be revealed, and I might be implicated. I'm begging you to spare me, for the sake of our blood relationship."

Cheng Qingnian couldn't help but say, "That's for sure. After I gave birth to you..."

"Shut up! Get off!"

“Dad, I…”

This time, Cheng Han showed no mercy and asked the villa's bodyguards to take Cheng Qingnian away directly.

"dad!"

Cheng Qingnian never expected that after so many years, his father's temper would become so strong.

After she was taken away.

The living room became much quieter, and Lu Yingxue also felt the pressure on her.

She said softly, "It wasn't my idea to hunt you down. My father did it because he was afraid you'd make a comeback and threaten the Lu family's position. I didn't know our relationship at the time, otherwise... I would have definitely stopped him."

"Grandpa, I have done many excessive things. I beg you to show mercy. Please don't pursue this any further. The Lu family has collapsed, and my father has fallen. I think you have achieved your goal."

Cheng Han looked at her disgusting face and said, "I didn't acknowledge you. Please don't call me that. It makes me feel sick. There is one thing I want to ask clearly. You can't hide anything from me."

"You say."

"The arson at Haicheng Clinic was related to you? Did you order it?"

"I……"

"I want to hear the truth, your most genuine thoughts at the time."

Lu Yingxue bit her lip, swallowed, and said, "Yes, I was very scared at the time. Qiao Xi was very famous in Haicheng, and I was afraid that she would threaten my position one day. My father taught me since I was a child that danger must be nipped in the bud. I was just being an obedient daughter."

"Well said! You and your daughter have no respect for life, yet it's ridiculous that you became doctors."

Cheng Han looked at her and said, "I can't forgive you on behalf of others and not pursue anything. But I'll give you a chance to survive. It depends on whether you can grasp it."

"What road?"

"Become a tainted witness and testify against all the evil deeds Lu Bannong has done over the years. The judge will probably give you a lighter sentence or reduce your sentence because of your meritorious service. You won't be in prison for long!"

Lu Yingxue was stunned, then laughed out loud: "After all, you still want me to go to jail! Are you so cruel as to want your own granddaughter to go to jail? Now everyone knows that I am your Cheng Han's granddaughter. It won't be good for your reputation if I go to jail."

"Do you think I care so much about my reputation? I'm different from you and your daughter. I'm only giving you this one chance. If you don't cherish it, then wait for even more violent revenge from the Huo family."

This was his last effort to maintain that little bit of blood relationship.

Lu Yingxue was cold all over.

She was in a daze, her mind filled with images of herself being adorned with stars and admired by thousands. Back then, she was a powerful figure in the imperial capital, with young men flocking to her like bees, paying her respects.

But now...

She was about to be taken prisoner.

Step by step, downhill.

She fell from the clouds into the mud.

Lu Yingxue covered her cheeks and screamed and cried.

The crying was shrill, yet there was a hint of mockery in the laughter.

"Ah!" She collapsed and cried miserably.

Cheng Han watched her cry, indifferent.

She had brought all of this upon herself! If she hadn't intended to kill, they might have let her go.

Lu Yingxue cried hoarsely for more than half an hour and finally stopped.

She looked at Cheng Han with bloodshot eyes and said, "Cheng Han, you are so cruel. No wonder you are a lonely man. Even your only daughter betrayed you. If you are so heartless, I will not acknowledge you."

Cheng Han didn't say any more nonsense, but asked, "Have you thought it through?"

"I can be a tainted witness, but you must fight for the lightest punishment for me."

"Can."

Cheng Han consulted a lawyer and learned that even if the punishment was reduced, Lu Yingxue would still be imprisoned for seven or eight years.

She probably doesn't know how difficult life in prison will be. She may not be able to endure it because she is used to a life of luxury.

In this life, if her thoughts are not corrected, she will be ruined.

Lu Yingxue stood up, walked out of the villa with rain all over her body, and walked alone into the dark rainy night.

Cheng Han closed his eyes and slowly walked to the stairs. Looking at Cheng Qingnian, who was stopped there and crying hoarsely, he warned her, "Don't do anything weird! This is the best solution. If you want her to be sentenced to life imprisonment, then go ahead and do it."

"Dad, she's my daughter. How can she go to jail? Even if we let her go to the countryside with us, it'll be fine. The three of us can live a good life in the future."

"With her personality, how could she possibly stay quiet? Are you asking me to risk the entire village? How foolish!"

"dad!"

Cheng Qingnian threatened, "If she goes to jail, I will stay in the imperial capital to work. I will visit her every month and will not go back to Haicheng with you."

She thought that she could threaten Cheng Han by saying this, but unexpectedly Cheng Han just laughed and said, "Okay, whatever you want."

Cheng Qingnian stood there in a daze.

Watching Cheng Han walk away.

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the raindrops were falling with a crackling sound.

It seemed to wash away all the filth and dirt in the imperial capital.

The rain continued until dawn. The next day, the air seemed purified and the sunlight was gentle and charming.