Chapter 306 A Plan Within a Plan
This series of changes came too suddenly, leaving Min Qiaoshi completely bewildered.
Just then, the main door was forcibly kicked open from the outside.
Amo, who was in charge of driving the carriage, rushed in behind the old woodcutter who had escorted Doctor Mu.
"Madam, are you alright?"
Amo and Lao Qiao rushed to Min Qiao's side.
Doctor Mu followed closely behind.
Before Min Qiao could say anything more, she quickly pointed to Min Hui, who was lying on the ground, and said to Doctor Mu, "Quickly stop the bleeding."
It happened so suddenly, she's still a bit dazed.
Hua Conglin was clearly in cahoots with Min Hui, so why did he suddenly kill Min Hui?
Moreover, even if Min Hui was not the best, he was still an official of the imperial court. How could Hua Conglin dare to kill him?
Moreover, isn't Min Hui the son-in-law of the Marquis of Annan? Wasn't Hua Conglin someone the Marquis of Annan had recruited?
Why then did the Annam Earl's Mansion still order Hua Conglin to kill Min Hui?
There are too many questions, and I can't figure them out for the time being.
Right now, the most important thing is to save Min Hui's life; everything else can wait.
Doctor Mu rushed forward, examined Min Hui's injuries, and then shook his head at Madam Min Qiao, "There's no hope."
Nevertheless, she dutifully and quickly took a bottle of hemostatic medicine from the first-aid kit and poured it onto Min Hui's wound. Then she tightly covered the wound with a fine cotton cloth, trying to delay Min Hui's death as much as possible.
"Madam, if you have any questions, please ask them now. There won't be enough time if you wait any longer," Doctor Mu reminded her.
Min Qiao quickly squatted down, intending to ask something, but it seemed there was nothing worth asking.
Seeing the light in Min Hui's eyes gradually dim, Madam Min Qiao finally said in a calm tone, "Whether you believe it or not, I, Qiao Qinghe, have never harmed your mother, Madam Wang, in the slightest."
The resentment in Min Hui's eyes finally faded. In his dying moments, he looked pleadingly at Min Qiao Shi and uttered three words with difficulty: "Yue... Yue Rou..."
Min Qiao said knowingly, "Don't worry, I will take good care of Feng and the child in her belly for you."
"Thank you, thank you." Min Hui smiled and closed his eyes.
Just as Madam Min sighed and was about to stand up, she saw Min Hui open his eyes again and use his last bit of strength to remind her, "Be careful of Lu Ming."
Min Hui is dead.
Just when Madam Min thought the farce was coming to an end, footsteps suddenly came from the doorway, followed by a thunderous roar: "Madam Min, how could you be so cruel! You actually killed my son-in-law!?"
The speaker was none other than the Countess of Annam.
Accompanying her were Zhao Ge Lao's fourth daughter-in-law, Zou Shi, and her eldest daughter-in-law.
After Madam Zhao and her son Zhao Zhiheng were sent back to their hometown by Grand Secretary Zhao, the Zhao family was handed over to Madam Zhao the Fourth.
Fourth Master Zhao was a businessman who earned money to support his family, and Fourth Madam Zhao was also a smooth and tactful person who was good at flattery and socializing.
Although the Zhao family was of high social standing, because the fourth master of the Zhao family did not pursue an official career, the fourth mistress of the Zhao family was ultimately inferior in status. Therefore, although many people were polite to her on the surface, very few people actually respected her.
This led to Grandma Zhao being very grateful to the Earl of Annam for extending an olive branch and treating her so warmly.
Over time, the two became close friends.
So, during the Lunar New Year, Lady Annan came to our door saying her daughter had given birth prematurely and she wanted to come and see her. However, she was afraid of running into her unreasonable in-law, Madam Min Qiao, so she asked Madam Zhao Si to come with her. That way, if they encountered Madam Min Qiao, she could ask her for help in dealing with the situation. Madam Zhao Si didn't think much of it and came without hesitation.
However, it wasn't until she saw the Third Master of the Min family lying in a pool of blood and heard Lady Annan shout those words that she realized she had been used by Lady Annan.
This isn't someone accompanying her to see her premature daughter; it's clearly someone dragging her to a murder scene!
Having figured everything out, Mrs. Zhao's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.
She's probably gotten herself into trouble with the Zhao family this time!
Upon hearing the sound, Madam Min Qiao looked over, and when she saw the Lady of An'nan and the Fourth Madam of the Zhao family, she instantly understood everything.
It's likely that the Annam Earl's Mansion had planned everything from the very beginning.
Whether she writes a confession or not, Min Hui will likely face death.
"Daughter of the Marquis of Annan, did you time this perfectly?" Madam Min Qiao sneered. "You lured me into a trap and framed me. What a clever scheme!"
Lady Annam ignored what Madam Min Qiao said, her expression a mixture of shock and anger. She loudly ordered people to report the case to the authorities while simultaneously ordering others to surround the scene to prevent Madam Min Qiao from escaping.
The servants, who had been standing there dumbfounded, suddenly sprang into action and surrounded Min Qiaoshi and her entourage once again.
Madam Min coldly glanced at the group of servants around her and sneered, "These people are so obedient, anyone who didn't know better would think they were raised by the Marquis of Annan."
Lady Annam frowned, about to retort, when she heard Madam Min Qiao say, "Fourth Madam Zhao, does Grand Secretary Zhao know that you've come along to join in the fun?"
Mrs. Zhao's face turned pale instantly.
Her father-in-law was the most prudent person; if he knew she had gotten involved in the affairs of the Marquis of An'nan and the Marquis of Xuanping, he would definitely not let her off the hook!
Is she about to follow in her sister-in-law's footsteps?
Lady Annam rebuked her sharply, "Madam Qiao, do not threaten Madam Zhao. Things happen by chance, beyond human control. Why does Grand Secretary Zhao blame Madam Zhao?"
"But you, Madam Qiao, committed murder in broad daylight. I'd like to see how you try to justify yourself!"
Madam Min Qiao glanced disdainfully at the Lady of Annam, then casually sat back down in her chair.
Under these circumstances, it's impossible for her to leave.
"Madam, do you need me to help you get out of here?" Old Woodcutter whispered in Madam Min's ear.
When he entered, Min Hui was already lying on the ground. Therefore, he didn't see who killed Min Hui. He subconsciously assumed it was Min Qiao Shi who did it.
Madam Min shook her head gently. After thinking for a moment, she whispered, "Take Amo to control the stewardess around Madam Feng, and then find a way to have Hua Conglin captured."
“But what about you…” the old woodcutter hesitated.
Madam Min looked at Doctor Mu and said, "Could you check how badly Wenxiu's arms and legs are injured?"
Dr. Mu quickly stepped forward to examine it, and after a moment nodded, "There's nothing seriously wrong, we just need to put it back in place."
As he spoke, he looked at the old woodcutter and said, "I'm not strong enough, so you should do it."
Old Woodcutter stepped forward and, following Doctor Mu's instructions, pulled and pushed, successfully reattaching Wen Xiu's arm. He did the same with her leg. However, the blow Min Hui had delivered to her leg was quite severe, leaving it a bruise.
Madam Min looked at Wenxiu's injured leg. "Can you still run?"
Wenxiu moved her leg; the pain was still there, but it didn't prevent her from moving.
"I can."
"Alright, you can leave with Old Woodcutter and the others. When you get back, tell Min Yuexi what happened here. She will arrange the rest."
"yes."
The group exchanged glances, quietly huddled together, and then swiftly rushed out of the crowd.
"Stop them! Stop them now!"
By the time Lady Annam realized what was happening and shouted loudly, it was too late to catch up with the people who had already run far away.
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