Chapter 263 Unless He Comes Back to Life, He Is Accused
Inside a bustling teahouse, a storyteller vividly recounted the tales of the Wang and Li families.
One listener asked curiously, "Sir, did Miss Li really elope with her lover?"
The man stroked his beard and smiled knowingly: "I'm just a storyteller, not an official. I certainly wouldn't speak carelessly about things that even officials can't decide. All I know is that after the woodcutter left, the Wang family and the Li family turned against each other."
"A few months later, the Wang family found a good marriage for their son."
"But for some unknown reason, the Li family suffered repeated business failures, and the family members were plagued by bad luck. Several of the young masters met with misfortune one after another, and in the end, only an old couple was left to eke out a living. Not long after, the old couple also passed away."
"On the other hand, the Wang family is getting better and better. The new bride gave birth to two great grandsons for the Wang family, making the old couple very happy."
Upon hearing this, the audience couldn't help but whisper among themselves: "Why does it sound like the Li family did something immoral and were punished by heaven?"
"What do you mean 'like'? It definitely is! Miss Li broke her promise and eloped with another man before the wedding. I don't believe the Li family didn't know all along! They were just pretending not to know, just to make the Wang family lose face!"
"I never expected that Heaven would have eyes, that justice would prevail, and that retribution would be swift. The Li family was destroyed, while the Wang family prospered. This can be considered revenge for the honest people of the world."
Many people echoed in agreement.
Surprisingly, there were women among them.
The storyteller squinted, his shrewd eyes brimming with amusement.
A bunch of idiots.
Suddenly, his expression froze.
Suddenly, a clear and melodious female voice rang out: "Liu Dongping, first you indulged your daughter in breaking up other people's marriages, and guided Wang Zi'ao to drug his fiancée and sell her to a pimp. Then, because you coveted the Wang family's property, you killed the Wang family patriarch, poisoned and controlled the Wang family matriarch, and after your daughter was caught committing adultery, you instigated your daughter to kill Wang Zi'ao..."
“These are all heinous acts that defy all reason and justice. Don’t you have nightmares when you’re awake at night?”
Liu Dongping was a storyteller.
Upon hearing the ethereal female voice's accusation, his expression changed at first. But after realizing what was happening, he slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly, shouting angrily, "Where did this little brat come from, daring to frame someone in front of everyone with nothing but empty words!"
Yu Zhiyi came down from the second floor of the teahouse.
All the onlookers saw was a woman strolling down leisurely. She had a beautiful face and an ethereal air. As she walked, her simple skirt swayed gently. It was clearly the most ordinary dress, yet it gave off a feeling of being a fairy.
Whether I am making baseless accusations or you are malicious and wicked, the truth will soon be revealed.
The woman was none other than Yu Zhiyi.
She had already stepped down the last step, her red lips curving slightly: "Soldiers have already searched the Prince's mansion. Whether it's the poisoned Lady Wang, your wives and concubines kept in the mansion, or the ledgers of the property you've transferred from the mansion over the years, the government probably already has them in their hands."
Liu Dongping's expression changed: "The government?"
The guests were stunned to see him change his expression drastically and then, without uttering a word, lift the hem of his robe and run outside. They couldn't help but look at each other in disbelief.
Could it be that the girl was right? Did Liu Dongping really collude with the Wang family's son to harm Miss Li?
Just as everyone was about to run out of the teahouse and regretted that they could no longer watch the excitement, Liu Dongping suddenly stopped.
He turned around abruptly, glaring angrily at the beautiful woman: "What exactly did you do?"
The guests were completely confused.
Apart from saying a few words, the girl didn't seem to do anything else, did she?
The other guests were unaware, but Liu Dongping clearly felt that an invisible barrier stood in front of him, preventing him from leaving the inn.
Yu Zhiyi walked behind the storytelling table where he had been standing, picked up the gavel, and slammed it down: "I like to get things done quickly. Although the Prince's Mansion is already looking for evidence, it will take several days from finding the evidence to getting you to confess. I don't have much time, so I need you to confess quickly."
The storyteller's face was sinister: "Young lady, I'm only willing to argue with you because you're so young, but if you continue to slander me, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Over the years, he has used the Wang family's money and connections to expand his own network. Dealing with a woman of dubious origin is just a matter of talking to her.
As for what the woman said about the Wang and Li families, although he was shocked and angry, he was not flustered.
The young lady from the Li family had long been sold into a dangerous place, and even if all the local government officials were mobilized, they might not be able to rescue her.
Don't ask him how he knew; he personally went to investigate to put his mind at ease, and even appointed Miss Li to serve him.
Therefore, he knew very well that Miss Li would not be coming back.
As long as Miss Li's affair remains unexposed, nothing else matters.
After all, his daughter is now the apparent head of the Wang family.
He has erased all clues.
Aside from the fact that the young man surnamed Wang miraculously came back to life and revealed his conspiracy, there was absolutely no evidence to convict him.
As for the fact that he took actual control of the Wang family...
Haha, his daughter is willing to be filial to him, who can say anything about that?
Thinking of this, he felt certain.
But the peace of mind I had just settled down was instantly lifted again.
Suddenly, the beautiful stranger asked, "Since you have a clear conscience, do you dare to remove the jade pendant from your neck?"
Liu Dongping's expression changed slightly, and he vehemently denied it: "What jade pendant? I don't know what you're talking about."
Unconsciously, her hand touched her neck.
Yu Zhiyi chuckled: "You don't dare, because you know that Wang Zi'ao died with resentment in his heart. You are afraid that he will become a vengeful ghost and come back to take your life, so you specially asked a master to suppress his soul in a dry well in his backyard."
Li Yu's spirit followed Yu Zhiyi. After hearing Yu Zhiyi's words, she knew that Wang Zi'ao had not met a good end after betraying her, but was killed by the other woman and her father.
She felt extremely gratified.
Hearing that Wang Zi'ao's soul had also been suppressed in the dry well, the feeling of exhilaration swelled even more.
All the words in the world can be summed up in one sentence: Serves him right.
Yu Zhiyi suddenly asked, "He'll be back in a bit. Do you want him to finish settling the accounts before settling the bill, or should we settle the bill first?"
Li Yu was in a great mood, and even the ghostly aura around him dissipated somewhat: "Let's wait until they're done with their work."
She had to make all the heartless men in the world see clearly that those who are treacherous and cruel will not have a good end.
Yu Zhiyi nodded slightly: "Then you should find a place to hide first."
Everyone was completely confused, not understanding who she was talking to.
Liu Dongping scoffed, "Playing tricks!"
Yu Zhiyi pointed towards the door: "I didn't pretend to be a god, but as for playing tricks... that's not entirely wrong."
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