Chapter 115 Absolutely Unpredictable
Shen Zhizhou had just been injured and was carried here.
"Third Young Master, please save me!" The moment he saw Fu'an, his heart sank to the bottom. The matter was exposed so quickly.
Where is second brother?
Has he died of the poison?
As long as my second brother dies, even if the truth is revealed, my mother will try every possible means to protect him, otherwise the Marquis's family will be extinct.
Thinking of this, he quickly calmed down.
"Third brother, second brother does believe it. You and I are close brothers and sisters. You have no reason to harm me." Until he saw Shen Zhiyan lying on the couch safe and sound, except that he looked a little weak, Shen Zhizhou's eyes flashed slightly. What was going on? Second brother was still alive?
Now the entire Marquis' Mansion is under the control of Xie Changning. She deliberately ordered people to block the news, so Shen Zhizhou naturally knew nothing.
"Prefect, please tell me, what's going on with these poisonous snakes? Fu'an has confessed everything. Mother hopes you won't lie to me. Zhiyan is your biological second brother." Xie Changning looked heartbroken.
There was a glint of mockery in her eyes.
I have to say that Shen Zhizhou is also stupid.
On a whim, he asked someone to buy a poisonous snake in order to poison Shen Zhiyan.
Who would have a ready-made poisonous snake waiting for him?
Of the snakes he had people buy, only two were poisonous, and they were slightly poisonous. The rest were all rat snakes. They looked colorful, but were actually not poisonous at all.
"Mother, there must be some misunderstanding here. I believe my third brother is definitely not such a person." Shen Zhiyan supported his weak body and kept speaking for Shen Zhizhou.
Shen Zhizhou glanced at him coldly, what a hypocrite.
"Zhou Zhi, speak to me, or do you want to hand this matter over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation?" Without waiting for him to speak, Xie Changning shouted harshly.
She knew Shen Zhizhou's temperament too well. He was impulsive, irritable, and acted solely on passion. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was brainless, but he did have one advantage.
Still, I dare to do and take responsibility.
Shen Zhizhou could no longer hold back. With red eyes, he roared at Shen Zhiyan, "Second brother, what are you pretending to be? What kind of good guy are you? Don't think I don't know that those assassins we met on the way to pray were all sent by you to take my life. No, not only that, you also want to kill mother. Once mother and I die, you can inherit the Marquisate."
He turned to look at Xie Changning, "Mother, I saw it all. The moment I fell down after being stabbed, my second brother was pushed and fell straight towards the assassin's sword. The assassin even tried to avoid my second brother. This proves that all these assassins were sent by my second brother."
Xie Changning frowned, "Are you serious, Magistrate?"
Shen Zhizhou said, "Mother, I swear to heaven that everything I said is true."
"Zhiyan, are those assassins really related to you?" Xie Changning looked at Shen Zhiyan with sharp eyes.
Shen Zhiyan hadn't expected that this incident would cause his third brother to misunderstand him. He loudly defended himself, "No, it wasn't me. Those assassins had nothing to do with me. How could I have ordered someone to murder my mother and third brother?"
"Oh? If it's not you, then who could it be? Tell me." Obviously, Shen Zhizhou didn't believe him at all.
"Yes..." Qin Kaiji and Wu!
Of course Shen Zhiyan knew it, but how could he say it out loud?
If his mother and third brother asked him how he knew, how would he explain?
At this moment, he really hated Qin Kaiji and Wu.
"Those assassins really have nothing to do with me, mother, please believe me." The words he said were particularly pale and powerless.
Xie Changning looked at him deeply, with disappointment clearly visible on his face. "How do you explain what the prefect said?"
Shen Zhiyan, “…”
Those assassins are dead, and there is no evidence to prove anything. He can't explain it!
Shen Zhizhou sneered, "Second brother, you committed treason and murdered your mother first. I asked someone to buy these poisonous snakes just to avenge my mother. What's wrong with me? The only pity is that these snakes couldn't poison you to death."
He described his own selfish desires as revenge for Xie Changning.
"That's enough, shut up, magistrate. Regardless of whether this matter is true or false, you shouldn't treat your second brother like this. Apologize to your second brother quickly." Xie Changning's tone was obviously much softer.
What does this mean?
His mother believed him.
Shen Zhizhou grinned, "I'm sorry, brother. It was my fault. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive me this time. After all, you are fine and only suffered some minor injuries. Unlike me, I lost half my life."
He had a playful look on his face.
There was even an undisguised provocation in his tone.
I believe that after this incident, my mother will be extremely disappointed with my second brother and will no longer have high hopes for him.
Shen Zhiyan pursed his lips tightly, unable to utter a word.
"Zhi Yan, if you still feel unsatisfied, I will ask someone to send your third brother to the Ministry of Justice." Xie Changning looked at him indifferently, his eyes no longer had the concern as before, only disappointment and unspeakable sadness.
An indescribable bitterness spread in Shen Zhiyan's heart, "Mother, don't you even believe in me?"
Xie Changning slowly lowered her eyes, avoiding Shen Zhiyan's sight, and remained silent.
Silence like this is the most hurtful.
Shen Zhiyan laughed at himself, "Mother, I will definitely find evidence to prove my innocence."
It’s all Qin Kaiji and Wu’s fault.
Damn them!
He had finally managed to change his mother's opinion of him, but because of them, it was all ruined.
"As for my third brother, he was just joking with me! How could I bother with him?" He glanced at Shen Zhizhou.
Shen Zhizhou curled his lips and sneered: "Second brother is really generous, as a younger brother, I will definitely follow your example."
"Zhou Zhi, you must never act like this again in the future." Xie Changning looked at him intently, obviously protecting him.
Shen Zhizhou touched his nose and smiled, "Sons always listen to their mothers."
"Okay, it's getting late, Zhiyan, you should have a good rest!" The moment Xie Changning stood up, his figure swayed.
"Mother..." Shen Zhiyan and Shen Zhizhou spoke at the same time. Fortunately, Mother Du helped Xie Changning in time.
Xie Changning waved her hand without saying a word. She dragged her tired body and walked out step by step.
"Mother..." Shen Zhiyan moved his mouth, but he didn't say anything in the end.
"Second brother, you have a good rest. I will go back first." Shen Zhizhou gave him a mocking look.
From this moment on, the rift between the brothers was inevitable...
As soon as they left Qingsong Courtyard, Xie Changning completely changed her dejected look. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she glanced at Mother Du and said, "Tell someone to spread this news. By tomorrow morning, I want everyone in Shengjing to know that, in order to secure the position of Crown Prince, Prefect Shen actually released a poisonous snake in an attempt to poison his own second brother!"
I'm sure Qin Kaiji and Mrs. Wu will like this gift she carefully prepared!
Early the next morning.
Xie Changning had just gotten up when Mother Du walked in through the door with small steps, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Madam, you don't know, but something big happened last night. It was really exciting. You'll never guess what it was."
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