Qiao Zhizhi couldn't tell whether Madam Lin's decision was to punish the perpetrator or to protect her too much, which led to her decision to exterminate Wu Qingjin.
But whatever the reason, it's something Wu Qingjin deserves.
People like that don't deserve to live.
The reason Madam Lin asked her was because she felt that Wu Qingjin was once her good friend, and out of consideration for their past relationship, she might not be able to bring herself to be ruthless.
“Mother’s idea is good. If the Wu family doesn’t do it, they won’t have an easy time in the future. They won’t offend the Lin family for a worthless and troublesome Wu Qingjin. If the Lin family doesn’t do it, they will be clean and free.”
Qiao Zhizhi only analyzed the pros and cons; as for other considerations, Wu Qingjin didn't care at all.
Mrs. Lin greatly appreciated her attitude. No matter how much she valued such a friend in the past, if they did something to betray her, she should be decisively abandoned without any mercy.
The old master Wu and his son were finally invited in, and Master Lin personally received them. It only lasted for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, and when they came out, their faces were already pale.
Even though Wu Qingjin was useless, the fact that he ordered them to execute their granddaughter and daughter still shocked and saddened them.
Wu Qingjin was also taken back.
Thinking she had finally regained her freedom, she cursed and insulted Qiao Zhizhi viciously, plotting how to deal with Qiao Zhizhi next time.
Strangely, no matter how loudly she cursed or how crazy she acted, the Wu family didn't say a word, creating an eerie atmosphere.
When she had finished cursing and was tired of it, Old Master Wu came in with a group of servants.
The servants carried trays, one containing a white silk ribbon, another a poisoned wine, and a third a dagger.
Old Master Wu stood with his back to the outside light, his face dark and gloomy.
"Qingjin, choose one."
Wu Qingjin knew immediately what it meant to have these three items placed in front of her. Her blood froze for a moment, and she stared blankly at Old Master Wu in disbelief.
"Grandfather, what are you doing?"
“You have offended the Lin family, and they will not tolerate you. If you refuse to die, the Wu family will suffer.”
Wu Qingjin trembled all over, terror engulfing her mind and body. She murmured, "Grandfather, you can't do this to me. I am your granddaughter. You have always loved me the most since I was a child. How can you bear to take my life?"
"It's because I spoil you too much that you've become so arrogant and ignorant. Think about how much mess you've left for the Wu family. The storm has just subsided, and now you're causing trouble again. If we keep you around, I'm afraid you'll cause even more trouble in the future."
Wu Qingjin's eyes widened, her lips trembling: "No matter what, I am still your granddaughter, your blood relative, and you actually came to send me to the Yellow Springs."
"Grandfather, is there absolutely no room for negotiation in this matter? Must I die?"
Old Master Wu's cheeks twitched, inevitably revealing a hint of pity, but he did not soften his heart.
“That’s right. Only if you die will the Lin family not care. That’s the Lin family’s attitude. Don’t blame your grandfather for being heartless.”
"You only have yourself to blame for being restless. Why did you have to provoke Qiao Zhizhi? She's famous in the capital now, and she's the young mistress of the Lin family, which is also related to the imperial family. You're so arrogant."
"Given your current state, you're barely surviving anyway, so you might as well end it all cleanly and start over in your next life."
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