A cruel smile spread across Xiwu's face. "Xie Changning, your guess is actually correct. Your brother didn't commit suicide by jumping into the well. Back then, I was jealous that he could serve Her Highness the Princess, so I pulled Bishui along, and together we pushed your brother into the well."
Xie Changning was so angry that his entire body began to tremble. "I knew my brother's death couldn't be that simple. I knew that among those people in the east wing of Chengguang Pavilion, there must be someone who directly killed my brother. Bitch, today I will let you taste what it feels like to drown in the water."
Xiwu was forced to retreat step by step by Xie Changning, but the expression on his face became even more arrogant. "At that time, he was struggling desperately in the well, choking on water, and begging me to save him. But how could I save him? Of course I would just watch him die slowly by the well..."
Xie Changning couldn't bear to listen any longer, so he kicked Xiwu into the water with force.
Xiwu was a natural swimmer. After a few moments of drifting in the water, his hand was about to reach the shore. Xie Changning saw the perfect moment and stepped on his finger. Xiwu let out a heartbreaking scream and drifted away from the shore.
Yugiri only brought one servant with him. The servant wanted to go into the water to save his master, but was easily stopped by the five or six people led by Xie Changning.
Anyway, he wouldn't die from soaking in the water for an hour or so, so Xiwu simply stopped swimming towards the shore. He looked provocatively at Xie Changfeng who was standing by the river, and then started swimming happily in the river.
It would have been fine if he just swam, but he also splashed water on Xie Changning on the shore.
Xie Changning was already furious, and now, with his clothes soaked by the river water, he lost all reason and roared at the servants behind him, "Hurry up and get down to the river and fish that bitch out!"
The servants jumped into the water one after another, surrounding Yugiri from all sides. Then, one of them grabbed Yugiri's ankle and dragged her to the shore like a dead dog.
The clothes Yugiri wore were thin, and her trouser legs were quickly worn through by the ground. Countless sharp stones dug into Yugiri's flesh, and bright red blood slowly flowed from the wounds.
Xie Changning kicked Xiwu several times, then grabbed Xiwu's hair and pressed his head into the water. "You vicious little bitch, you actually dared to kill my brother? Today, I will let you feel the fear of death."
Yugiri struggled desperately, but it was no use. His eyes, ears, mouth, and nose were still completely submerged in water. He was able to hold his breath at first, but gradually, his brain began to lack oxygen. The terrible feeling of suffocation made him subconsciously open his mouth, but he only drank a bellyful of water.
Xie Changning, who was holding his head, sneered and said that this was the price he paid for committing crimes and harming others.
Yugiri felt like his lungs were about to explode, as if thousands of steel needles were piercing his body at the same time. The fear of near death finally made him panic.
He wanted to tell Xie Changning that he had lied to him. He hadn't killed Xie Changfeng at all. Lord Shi Qi had already thoroughly investigated the matter. Xie Changfeng had indeed committed suicide by jumping into the well due to his poor mental health. He had said that just to irritate Xie Changning.
The extreme lack of oxygen unleashed a tremendous surge of energy from Yugiri's body. He struggled desperately, finally managing to poke his head out of the water. But before he could even take a few breaths, Xie Changning forcefully shoved his head back under. This time, Xie Changning was prepared, summoning another attendant to hold Yugiri down. This time, no matter how powerful Yugiri was, he would surely drown.
Xiwu was going crazy! Lu Cejun had clearly promised him that he had arranged for someone to secretly observe the situation here, and that when he was about to drown, he would guide Her Highness the Princess to save him from the water and fire.
He is really about to be killed by Xie Changning. Why hasn't Lu Cejun brought Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess here yet?
Yugiri's mind became increasingly dizzy. He no longer had the strength to struggle. Endless river water poured into his mouth and nose, bubbling to the surface with a "gurgling" sound.
The servant holding down Yugiri's legs was a little frightened. "My dear servant, Yugiri has learned his lesson. If his head is kept in the water like this, someone will die."
Xie Changning remained unmoved and sneered, "I want him to die. He harmed my brother, so he must be prepared to pay with his life."
The attendant stuttered, "Xiusi is not one of those low-status young masters in Chengguang Pavilion. If he dies, it must be reported to the Princess Royal and the Prince..."
Xie Changning didn't notice the flash of ill intent in the attendant's eyes. He said nonchalantly, "Are you an idiot? I have Fuyao Palace to rely on. If the Princess Royal knew about this, he wouldn't blame me, he would even cover it up for me. When I first joined the Princess Royal, he promised me that I could kill that bitch Xiwu. I was originally looking for a suitable opportunity, but he provoked me like this today..."
Xie Changning had only said half of his words when the servant behind him tugged his sleeve hard. He turned around angrily and was about to scold when he saw Ling Shumo and Lu Jinshu standing not far away. He was stunned on the spot.
Lu Jinshu looked at Xiwu, whose head was pressed into the water. His voice was filled with shock. "Ah! Why isn't Xiwu moving? Could she be dead?"
Ling Shumo said angrily, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and rescue him."
The attendants who had come with Ling Shumo and the others rushed over. One of them pulled Xiwu ashore, while another hurried to check Xiwu's breath. Then, with a look of shock on his face, he said, "Oh no! Xiwu is dead."
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