Only then did the Liu family realize why Qiao Xinhua was in such a hurry to marry into the Liu family.
It turns out it was to save their lives, to find a way out and someone to rely on.
But for the Liu family, the eldest son of the Liu family had no hope of climbing the social ladder. Even if he passed the imperial examination and became a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations), there were thousands of such candidates in the capital, and he could only become a minor official with little chance of advancement.
Master Liu was so angry that he didn't eat for three days, and Young Master Liu also became much colder towards Qiao Xinhua.
He liked Qiao Xinhua, but he couldn't accept her scheming.
My former dream lover has become a terrible person to share my bed with.
Therefore, since Qiao Xinhua refused to eat, Madam Liu thought it best for her to starve to death so that Young Master Liu could remarry someone who would be helpful to his future.
Young Master Liu put down his chopsticks, remaining silent and expressionless.
"The three brothers will be executed in the autumn. Is this because our Liu family didn't plead with the Emperor for them and didn't speak up for the Qiao family?" Madam Liu continued to mock.
"She doesn't even know that I'm a seventh-rank official, I can't even see the Emperor. She shamelessly tries to trick me into marriage. If I don't punish her severely, she'll become arrogant and domineering."
When the Qiao family was embroiled in trouble, the Qiao elders, the Qiao second elders, and the Qin family were also drawn into the storm, causing a stir in the capital. Even now, people are still talking about it.
She punished Qiao Xinhua by making her kneel in the Buddhist hall for three days, but after only two days, the eldest son couldn't bear it and went to bring her back.
They ordered someone to whip Qiao Xinhua, but the eldest son stopped them halfway through.
In the end, the eldest son still harbored some feelings for his son.
At this moment, Qiao Xinhua was sitting in the room, clutching a handkerchief in her hand, her forehead, which she had just wiped, was now covered in a layer of cold sweat.
She didn't hear a single word Madam Liu said.
All she cared about was that the person she sent to assassinate Qiao Lian'er had fallen into the hands of the Pei family and was being tortured.
That person had received her favor and was loyal to her, and had a strong backbone, but given the Pei family's methods, if they managed to get information out of him through other means, she would be finished.
Qiao Xinhua was restless and wanted to get up and move around, but she felt too weak to move.
She only hoped that that moment would never come, otherwise her life would end there.
After a barrage of sarcastic remarks, Madam Liu returned to the main hall, her mouth dry, and ordered, "Throw away all the leftovers. Don't leave any food in the kitchen, and don't let anyone in."
"Mother, let's leave some food for the lady." Young Master Liu was a gentle and calm person, and he spoke slowly.
“It’s because our son is incompetent. If he were a top scholar, he wouldn’t cause his parents so much worry.”
As he spoke, he lowered his head, looking very remorseful.
Madam Liu felt a pang of heartache and was about to speak when the sound of hurried hoofbeats came from the doorway, and someone rushed off their horse.
"Young Madam Liu, please come out and confirm whether this is your person."
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