Chapter 231 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (29)

The next day.

It was still dark.

Bai Susu, carrying a small bundle, left the Marquis's residence with Song Changming and Wang Ruo.

There's nothing we can do.

She's not stupid; if she doesn't leave gracefully, she'll probably be dragged out and thrown out.

Circumstances dictate that if you leave voluntarily, you can at least save face.

She stood at the entrance of the Marquis's residence for a long time.

I was in a daze for a moment.

How did things come to this?

That kid doesn't seem particularly smart or capable, and he hasn't even done anything major, so how did he manage to take control of the situation?

"Mother, where are we going?"

Song Changming asked a question, and Bai Susu snapped back to reality in a second, immediately slapping him across the face.

"It's all your fault! It's all your fault! Song Changming, if it weren't for your lustful desires and your self-destructive behavior, we wouldn't be in this situation."

She figured it out.

The culprit was his own son. He seduced Wang Ruo, and the two of them got together. Then, Song Yu brought up the matter of establishing an heir to the emperor. As a result, when the emperor's secret guards investigated, they discovered their affair. Once this kind of behavior was exposed, it was naturally over.

Song Changming covered his face, "Mother, why are you still saying this at a time like this?"

Wang Ruo lowered his head and remained silent.

She regrets it now. This man has no responsibility, no career, and now he's even lost his family. And where to go? That's a real problem.

None of the three of them had any money.

Bai Susu had no dowry, so she couldn't take anything from the Marquis's mansion with her. Wang Ruo also entered the mansion in a sedan chair, and she didn't have a dowry either.

He has no private property whatsoever!

The three of them were speechless for a while. After a long while, Song Changming looked up and asked, "How about we go to the Wang family?"

Wang Ruo shook her head repeatedly: "No, no, no, I can't go!"

She's already embarrassed enough; does she really want to embarrass herself again at her parents' home?

But this time Bai Susu agreed.

Seeking refuge with relatives and friends is the only option. Right now, the closest relatives are the Wang family, who are in-laws.

But to my surprise, I didn't see anyone at the Wang family's house.

The other party didn't say they wouldn't see them, but after the gatekeeper reported it, there was no further response. The three of them waited for most of the day, their stomachs practically sticking to their backs from hunger. At this point, Song Changming realized that life really wasn't easy for him once he left the Marquis's residence.

"Let's pawn the jewelry first and find a place to stay."

no way.

Bai Susu had Wang Ruo pawn his jewelry and find a courtyard to stay in.

"This isn't over! Changming, you're also the Marquis's son. Song Changqing disregarded brotherly affection and refused to share any of the family property. He's in the wrong. Let's find another way... to get back what's rightfully yours!"

After eating two full meals, Bai Susu got angry again and called her son over to complain.

Song Changming no longer claimed to be a pillar of society. He had come to understand the hardships of life. He was penniless. He had originally wanted to earn money, but after copying books at the bookstore until his hands were broken, he only had a few copper coins and not a single tael of silver.

What the hell are you doing?!

"Yes, Mother, I have a share in the Marquis's mansion, so we need to think of a way to help."

The mother and son called Wang Ruo over to discuss the matter together.

But before they could come up with a solution, trouble struck them first.

They've been sued!

An unexpected person appeared.

Little idiot!

The servant who had died, who had previously been placed by Bai Susu to serve the eldest son of the Marquis's household, has reappeared.

He reported it to the authorities.

He revealed all of Bai Susu's previous arrangements, saying that Bai Susu had arranged for someone to kill him. Fortunately, the current Marquis, who was the eldest son at the time, saved his life. Now, it was time for him to repay the Marquis.

Bai Susu was arrested immediately.

Public opinion was in uproar.

Everyone was somewhat incredulous. Wasn't that eldest son of the Marquis's mansion supposed to be an ignorant and incompetent fool? He actually saw through his wicked stepmother's plot long ago and even turned the tables on her, saving the servant beside him.

"Heh, good-for-nothing? That's because the stepmother deliberately arranged for the servant to corrupt him. What does a little kid know? The stepmother is too vicious!"

"I knew it! Bai Susu was really good at pretending back then. I had a feeling something was wrong a long time ago. Luckily, the Marquis was quick-witted."

"He's not only clever, but also very righteous. Even though he knew the servant was arranged by his stepmother, he still softened at the last moment and saved the servant's life. Now, it can be said that good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished."

Now that Changqing is in control of the Marquis's mansion, public opinion can easily sway towards him.

Some people even came out to summarize some clues they had discovered in the past, and with each other corroborating each other, Bai Susu seemed even more vicious.

Of course, some people didn't believe it, saying that the eldest son of the Marquis's family was so young, how could he have such abilities and methods? Some even speculated that he might have a biological father to take care of him, after all, Song Yu was known for his loyal and affectionate character.

Changqing naturally could not tolerate this.

He openly revealed his true identity and held a banquet, where he drew several chapters of a picture book on the spot.

The capital city was in an uproar.

So, the eldest son of the Marquis's family is Mr. Qing. I get it now, he uses the character "Qing" from his own name as his pen name.

This is incredible!

Mr. Qing seems to be a precocious person. He was only twelve or thirteen years old when his first picture book came out.

The number of visitors to the Marquis's residence has also increased.

Even some princes and princesses came to visit.

In prison.

Bai Susu also learned of this news.

Her face instantly turned ashen.

She had naturally heard of Mr. Qing's great name.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is. You saw through everything long ago and made all the arrangements. So, deliberately hiding back in your hometown was something you expected?"

She suddenly realized what was happening, and her whole body turned pale.

Inside the small courtyard.

Song Changming and Wang Ruo also learned of this news.

Both of them remained silent for a long time.

After a while.

Song Changming suddenly stood up, turned around, went into the house, and started packing his things.

get away!

He wanted to flee the capital immediately.

But Wang Ruo stopped him.

"Divorce!"

Wang Ruo said coldly.

She had no desire to leave the capital with Song Changming. This was her home, and she would rather become a nun than leave.

Song Changming had no intention of going to see the officials and going through the formalities.

He shoved Wang Ruo to the ground, grabbed his bag, and left.

"Help! Song Changming is trying to run away!"

Wang Ruo screamed.

Song Changming's expression changed, and he suddenly turned around and grabbed her neck tightly.

Wang Ruo struggled to her feet.

She even grabbed the bowls and chopsticks on the table and threw them at people.

Song Changming was hit on the forehead, and blood gushed out. His vision was blurred and he couldn't see clearly, but he increased the pressure on his hand.

Half an hour later.

He loosened his grip, and Wang Ruo's body slumped to the ground.

......

Changqing learned the next day that Song Changming had also been arrested.

"Oh, he killed Wang Ruo?"

He raised an eyebrow, somewhat unexpectedly.

The system chuckled, "That kid was terrified and tried to escape. Wang Ruo didn't want to leave and even shouted, so he strangled her to death. Ironically, the Wang family was unwilling to accept them before, but now that Wang Ruo is dead, they've taken her back and are even claiming that Song Changming should pay with his life."

Changqing nodded, "He should pay with his life."

With the Wang family's influence, Song Changming was found guilty of numerous crimes and was quickly sentenced.

Pay with your life!

There's not much to say.

Bai Susu, on the other hand, was sentenced to exile because the incident happened a long time ago and there was not much physical evidence.

Changqing expressed satisfaction.

The consequences of exiling a woman are self-evident.

He even happily told Song Yu the results, which angered Song Yu so much that he vomited three liters of blood, making his condition even worse.

The following year.

When Song Yu passed away, Changqing gave him a simple burial.

"This is my father's last wish. He regretted not being a good father and hoped to atone for his sins."

This is how he explained it to people.

Everyone else nodded in agreement, assuming that Song Yu regretted what happened to Song Changming.

Changqing kept his merits and fame hidden.