Chapter 561 How do you want to die?
With He Shi and A Shuang standing beside Qiao Qinghe, how could they allow her to hurt Qiao Qinghe?
The two rushed forward. He reached out to restrain Liao, but instead of taking her hand, she turned her back to Liao and held Qiao Qinghe in her arms.
Although the two moved very quickly, they were no match for Zhu Xi, who was hiding in the shadows.
The moment Liao lunged at Qiao Qinghe, Zhu Xi threw a dart, which flew straight at Liao's right hand, which was tightly gripping the hairpin.
But it was precisely because of this shot that the hairpin, which should have been thrusting straight forward, turned and flew sideways, grazing the back of He's outstretched hand before falling to the ground.
He felt a slight pain on the back of her hand. Seeing that it was just a small cut and the bleeding was not serious, she didn't pay attention to it. She quickly helped Zhu Xi, who had slipped out, to tie Liao's hands and feet and throw her aside.
Only then did Granny Fang regain her senses after being startled.
Her face was deathly pale as she looked at Liao Shi in disbelief, her voice trembling as she asked, "You, how dare you lay a hand on the old lady!?"
"You...you deliberately coaxed me here today, not to apologize or ask for a job, but to get revenge on the old lady and hurt her?"
"First it was Wei's illness, then the old lady..."
"How could you have such audacity to do something like this?"
Madam He looked coldly at Granny Fang, her eyes filled with disdain and mockery.
That's just how her mother-in-law is—indecisive and wavering.
She secretly resented the old lady's cold-heartedness and unfair treatment, yet now she pretended to be someone who didn't want the old lady to be hurt.
Ha, how utterly ridiculous!
Granny Fang turned around and knelt down before Qiao Qinghe. "Grandma, Madam Liao didn't do it on purpose! She was just acting rashly and didn't mean to hurt you!"
"I know her. She wouldn't dare to lay a hand on you! Someone must have been behind this! Please investigate thoroughly!"
As she spoke, Granny Fang kowtowed repeatedly, quickly drawing blood from her forehead.
Qiao Qinghe nudged A Shuang, who was still blocking her way.
Ah Shuang understood, and after confirming that Liao Shi was tied up and that Fang Mama had no intention of harming Qiao Qinghe, she slowly retreated to her original position.
Qiao Qinghe glanced indifferently at Fang Mama, whose head was bleeding, and then turned her gaze to Liao Shi.
"Speak, who sent you?"
Liao sat slumped on the ground, looking up at Qiao Qinghe with venomous eyes, "Do I need orders to kill you?"
"If I had to say who instigated this, it would be my mother-in-law and my father-in-law!"
"They, like me, wish you dead!..."
Before Liao could finish speaking, Granny Fang pounced on her and slapped her four times across the face.
He said angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? How could Yang An and I possibly instruct you to hurt the old lady?"
"I would rather die myself than harm the old lady!"
The following sentence was less a rebuttal to Liao's words and more a deliberate statement intended for Qiao Qinghe to hear.
After refuting Liao, Granny Fang turned to Qiao Qinghe and said, "Old Madam..."
But before she could speak, Qiao Qinghe raised her hand to stop her, "You don't need to explain. I know that what Liao did was not instigated by you two."
Fang Mama's eyes lit up with surprise, but before she could rejoice, Qiao Qinghe continued, "However, the reason she dared to hurt Wei Jia and assassinate me was because of you two and your whole family!"
"This, how is this possible?" Granny Fang couldn't believe it.
Qiao Qinghe scoffed and looked coldly at Liao Shi, "You have only three things to rely on."
"Firstly, your parents-in-law have been with me for decades, and I am still willing to give them some respect. Therefore, you have also become complacent and fearless."
"Secondly, your eldest son will be taking the imperial examination in two months. You know I'm soft-hearted; I gave you the qualification to participate in the examination just because of a word from Xiao Hongbao."
"I suppose I'll make an exception for you because of your eldest son."
"As for the third point, I guess you think that your daughter married into the Gu family, which is the maternal uncle's family of the Duchess of Jin."
"I have always had a close relationship with the Duke of Jin's mansion."
"Do you think that even out of consideration for my relationship with the Duke of Jin's mansion, I wouldn't really do anything to you?"
Liao's expression froze, and the resentment in her eyes was replaced by astonishment and shock.
But she quickly covered it up, turning her head away from Qiao Qinghe, while still trying to remain calm as she said, "I don't know what you're talking about?"
When Granny Fang saw this, she knew perfectly well that the old lady had figured everything out.
He immediately raised his hand and slapped Liao twice more.
The two slaps were delivered with great force; blood instantly flowed from the corner of Liao's mouth, and clear handprints were left on her cheeks.
"Tell me, is that really what you think?"
"Are you stupid?!"
"You only know that the old lady has feelings for me and your father-in-law, but how come you haven't noticed that because of what happened last time, those feelings have been completely worn away?"
"You still want the old lady to consider Hongyuan? But why should she consider him?"
"He was able to have the opportunity to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, all thanks to the old lady's kindness!"
"And Lan-jie'er..."
Before Granny Fang could finish speaking, Qiao Qinghe frowned impatiently and gave Madam He a meaningful look.
Madam He understood and quickly pulled Granny Fang a few steps away, then ruthlessly covered her mouth with her hand.
Only then did Granny Fang truly panic.
Whether before or now, her initiative to strike and scold Liao was all to give Qiao Qinghe an explanation.
She thought that as long as she was ruthless enough towards the Liao family and made her point clearly enough to give Qiao Qinghe an explanation, Qiao Qinghe would let the Liao family off the hook.
But now the old lady has had her mouth covered, which clearly shows that she has seen through her intentions and is not going to give her and Liao a chance to escape!
But... the Liao family can't be allowed to get hurt!!!
If something happens to Liao, what will happen to the eldest grandson's studies? And how will the eldest granddaughter maintain her position in the Gu family?
As expected, Granny Fang's worries came true.
Qiao Qinghe said indifferently, "The Liao family is giving you a choice!"
“Tell me who ordered you to kill me, and I can let you die with dignity.”
"In that case, after Yang Hongyuan finishes his mourning period for you, he can continue to participate in the imperial examinations three years later."
“Yang Honglan will not be divorced by the Gu family.”
Qiao Qinghe paused, gave a cold laugh, and then continued, "If you insist on not revealing who instigated it, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
"I can make Yang Hongyuan participate in the imperial examination with a clean background, and I can also make him lose his academic title and become penniless because he has a mother who committed suicide out of fear of punishment!"
"As for Yang Honglan..."
"The Gu family's son also wants to take the imperial examinations and pursue an official career. Do you think they can allow a daughter-in-law who might hinder their son's future to exist?"
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