Chapter 56: Life is worse than death
(The second half of the previous chapter has been revised. Please go back and read it to connect with this chapter.)
Luan Jing's glance immediately nailed everyone in place, and they all looked at her with incomprehensible eyes.
Then, the scene became even more chaotic.
Originally, the people were cursing at Cai Shaotan.
Now, they turned their attention to Luan Jing.
"How can you be so unfilial? Your own mother and father were murdered, and you still speak for your enemy."
"What a... what a nest of snakes and rats."
"I really misjudged her."
"We can't let him go. How can we let the Amomum villosum criminal go?"
Cai Shaotan crawled towards Luan Jing on his knees.
"I knew you believed in me, Jing'er, I will never let you down!"
Cai Shaotan had no idea that beneath Luan Jing's seemingly calm face was hidden a kind of devastating hatred.
Cai Mingyue was also extremely angry at first, but when she saw Luan Jing's eyes, she couldn't help but feel frightened.
This look, this look, I seem to have seen it somewhere.
If Cai Mingyue had a mirror, she would look at herself and would know why this look was so familiar.
But Jing Chengji could not agree to Luan Jing's request.
At least, not openly.
Jing Chengji said solemnly.
"A country has its own laws, and a family has its own rules."
[Host, what do you think Luan Jing is thinking? Is she possessed by a ghost?!]
Everyone was also wondering if Luan Jing was possessed by a ghost.
"You don't understand this, Tongzi. If I were Luan Jing, even without concrete evidence, I would have immediately convicted Cai Shaotan based on those clues. I would then break his legs and arms, tie him up somewhere where no one could see him, and torture him constantly. A spineless person like Cai Shaotan, how could he possibly hold out? He would have confessed his crimes sooner or later!"
[Hey, when the time comes, no matter how much I torture him, it's all he deserves! When I'm done, I'll burn him to ashes and scatter him to the wind, leaving nothing behind.]
All the civil and military officials in the court are trembling with fear. I will grind my bones to dust. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is truly the reincarnation of the King of Hell.
This was exactly what Luan Jing had in mind.
If she had known earlier, she should not have endured for so many years and should have gotten rid of Cai Shaotan long ago. If Cai Shaotan was still a sixth-rank official, she would have been able to deal with him anyway.
But she was too late. If Cai Shaotan had not been exposed by Jing Han, Cai Shaotan's reputation outside would have been extremely good.
She really regrets it.
But she was not disappointed now. At worst, she would give some money to the yamen runners. She did not want to embarrass His Majesty or anyone else.
Everyone suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Luan Jing pleaded for Cai Gouguan, it turned out that she wanted to do it herself.
How can it be as satisfying to punish Cai the dog official yourself as watching others do it?
They just misunderstood Miss Luan.
Cai Shaotan was dumbfounded again. He also knew that if he fell into Luan Jing's hands, he would probably be worse than death.
And that princess also gave advice, how hateful, so hateful.
Fortunately, His Majesty did not agree, otherwise he would have been in real trouble.
It was indeed too early for Cai Shaotan to be happy.
At this time, a yamen runner took the signed paper and read it aloud.
"After investigation, it was found that the criminal Cai Shaotan had murdered his biological mother and father, as well as his grandmother, grandfather, and son. His crimes are extremely heinous and, according to Jing law, he should be sentenced to death. Cai Shaotan, if you have no problem with this, please sign your name!"
My mother was quite quick, pulling out all the dirt and getting to the bottom of things so quickly. It's a good thing Cai Mingyue had evidence. Otherwise, with Cai Shaotan's character, he might not have confessed!
[By the way, where is the body of Luan Jing's son? ]
[Host, it's at the corner of the backyard of that small house in the south! ]
[Good guy, Cai Shaotan is really not afraid of nightmares! ]
[Of course he's not afraid. He hasn't been there since he buried the body! Let me tell you something: Cai Shaotan had nightmares all night long after watching Sima Shi's execution yesterday!]
Cai Shaotan was completely silent. Even if Luan Jing was not there, the evidence of Cai Mingyue alone was enough to make him pay with his life.
I just feel really unwilling to accept it. I have made so many plans, but none of them ended well.
If people knew what Cai Shaotan was thinking, a beating would be the least of his worries.
If Amomum villosum can have a good beginning and a good end, then where should those truly good people go? Isn't everything in this world too unfair?
Cai Shaotan signed and sealed the agreement, but he was a man with a strong sense of revenge.
He turned his head and smiled viciously.
"Luan Jing, I'm waiting for you downstairs. I killed your only son. Did you know he died so heartbroken and grief-stricken? Even after he died, there was sadness in his eyes, as if asking, 'Father, why did you kill me?' After all, he was born by you. Your Luan family's bloodline is cut off, hahahaha...but my Cai family doesn't have that."
"By the way, Cai Mingyue, after you die, what are you going to say to my parents? No matter what, I am still their biological son!"
Cai Mingyue's eyes flashed, she bit her teeth, her eyes filled with guilt and apology.
Cai Shaotan said that he was no longer a human being, but was still his mother and father's biological son. His mother and father raised her and gave her a home, but she killed their biological son.
Will my parents blame me and never want to see me again?
Cai Shaotan’s words also left everyone stunned and speechless.
You can beat or scold your own children, but no one else can say a word about it.
Cai Shaotan's scheme is so vicious! If Cai Mingyue believed it, she'd be fooled! If Cai Shaotan's parents didn't truly love Cai Mingyue, how could they possibly consider her feelings in everything?
If Cai Mingyue had not wanted to be engaged to Cai Shaotan, her parents would certainly not have forced her!
If Cai Shaotan were alive and well, Cai Shaotan's parents would truly die with regrets! On a different note, if Cai Shaotan's parents truly blamed Cai Mingyue, then Cai Mingyue wouldn't have to feel guilty at all!
Cai Mingyue's gray eyes suddenly lit up.
How could she be so stupid? She almost forgot how her mother and father treated her.
During the many days when Cai Shaotan was away, she depended on her mother and father for survival. They weren't mother and daughter, but they were better than mother and daughter! They certainly wouldn't blame her. Even if they did, at most she would apologize after she passed away. But Cai Shaotan must pay with his life.
Cai Mingyue glanced at the top of the palace wall with gratitude, then knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times in the direction of Jing Han and Jing Chengji.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of this humble woman. I have no way to repay you. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely bring you grass in my mouth as a token of my gratitude."
Luan Jing also knelt down to thank the emperor for his grace.
"You can repay me now!"
"No, no, no, it's impossible..."
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