Chapter 173 A Life on Hand
Tang Lizheng's meaning was very clear. Even if Xiao Liu didn't want to die, she had to be killed and made to look like she committed suicide, and it had to be done as soon as possible.
In this way, firstly, the matter can be settled quickly, and secondly, if the news gets out accidentally, when the government hears that she committed suicide, they will at least be sensible and will not vent their anger on the villagers.
Of course, pretending that the child is not Tang Sanshui's is also a solution, but where can one find such an adulterer at the moment, which would cause more trouble.
But no matter how reasonable they are, they are just ordinary people and would never do such a thing.
Although the old patriarch sympathized with Tang Qingshan, he didn't care about it at this moment and directly asked his son to find Tang Qingshan.
When they went to ask, the Yuan family said that something happened with Third Brother Tang, so the whole family hurried to the county town.
When the old patriarch heard this, he could only smile bitterly.
What's going on? He's obviously hiding! He's a really smart person. He probably expected this result as soon as he heard about it, so he left without hesitation... Now he has relatives in the city, so he can stay as long as he wants? They can afford to stay, but he can't wait! He can't go find them, and he doesn't know where to find them. Even if he finds them, they will definitely not come back!
This matter really fell into his hands.
The old patriarch had no choice but to discuss it with his wife, and then went to the village head's house, and the two families went to the Tang family's old house together.
Tang Lizheng is much more ruthless, or more decisive, in doing things than the old patriarch.
He knew that he could not get away from this matter, so he did not hide away. He first asked his son to go up and tie up Xiao Liu to the bed, and stuff a cloth over her mouth to prevent her from crying and making a bigger fuss.
Then the clan leader's wife and the village head's wife came over and began to persuade Xiao Liu.
In fact, in this matter, no matter who the adulterer is, no matter whether she is pregnant or not, once it is revealed, Xiao Liu will be dead.
The difference is how you die.
Should he be thrown into a pig cage according to the clan rules, or commit suicide?
And now she can’t be put into the pig cage. The difference is that she committed suicide herself and they helped her commit suicide.
Of course, it would be best if she committed suicide. After all, no matter whether she is a good person or a bad person, who wants to have a life on their hands? Wouldn't it be a burden on their hearts for the rest of their lives?
The clan leader's wife and the village head's wife have often done this kind of persuasion work, and they are both very good at speaking.
The wife of the clan leader spoke from the bottom of her heart: "We have lived in the same village for so many years, so we must have some affection for each other. It's not that we want you to die, but we really have no choice. The government hates Tang Sanshui, and you know it. You have to die well, and the government will not pursue your faults. Otherwise, you will die anyway, and why bother to be tortured before you die?"
The village head's wife played the good cop for her: "Don't even think about it. Just drink some abortion medicine and pretend that this never happened... It might have been okay if no one knew about it, but who told you to go and provoke Madam Lin and expose this matter in front of everyone? You can't even cover it up. To put it bluntly, you deserve it."
The clan leader's wife sighed, "Yes, we can't hide it anymore. No matter whose child this is, you got pregnant when Erhe was not at home. This is unchaste. We really want you to be thrown into a pig cage according to clan rules. We can't bear it. This person must be in pain after being in the river for a long time. He has to suffer a lot in the end... Besides, it's embarrassing! Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about Erhe and Zhaodi'er."
The wife of the head of the village said, "Don't waste your breath on her! She has done such shameless things, she deserves to be thrown into the pig cage and suffer great punishment, why can't you bear it! Liu Ping'er, you are sorry for Erhe, and you are not taking good care of his children. Aren't you afraid that Mrs. Liu will tear you apart after you go down?"
Xiao Liu shook her head desperately, tears streaming down her face, but she was tied up tightly and her mouth was blocked tightly, so she couldn't utter a word.
The clan leader’s wife sighed, “I just feel sorry for the child! Zhao Di’er’s case has become serious. As long as the matter is not blown out of proportion, Zhao Di’er can at least have a big house and marry a good husband and live a good life… If the matter gets out of proportion, everyone will know that Zhao Di’er has an unfaithful mother, and how will the child live in the future!”
The wife of the village head was still playing the good cop: "Cry your ass off! You still have the nerve to cry! I am too lazy to tell you, anyway, this is what I have to say, you are going to die anyway, if you don't want to die, I advise you not to dream! You have no shame, how can the Tang family still have face! If you still have some conscience and are still a mother, just hang yourself, leave some love for your children, and have a good reputation, so that you don't have to die and still be scolded by others!"
Tang Zhaodi hid behind the top cabinet on the other side, with her ear pressed against the cabinet, and heard every word these people said clearly.
These days, the mother and daughter had been quarreling like enemies, but no matter how quarrelsome they were, Tang Zhaodi was terrified when she heard that Xiao Liu was going to die.
She felt panic and a little sad. She remembered all the good things that Xiao Liu had done to her in the past... She felt sad and cried for a long time.
But as she listened, her tears slowly dried up. She clenched her fists anxiously and couldn't help feeling a little resentful.
The words were so clear, why didn't she agree? Since she was going to die anyway, couldn't she die in a different way for her sake? ? She had to be dragged to the pond and drowned in such a shameful way, and then die herself, so that she wouldn't have a good life? ?
Yes, yes, she is just like that. At most, she would take the things given by the eldest wife and give them to her if she couldn't use or eat them herself. Once the eldest wife left... she wouldn't even be happy if you asked her to eat less and share the food with the others!
She just has no human feelings at all, not like a mother, and she actually expects her to do something for her! She is clearly going to take her down with her before she dies!
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The more Tang Zhaodi thought about it, the more angry she became, and she gritted her teeth in hatred.
The clan leader's wife and the other two were also getting a little anxious.
The two of them tried to persuade her in every possible way, but even though Mrs. Liu couldn't move, she still shook her head and refused to agree.
Although it is said that a good death is worse than a miserable life, and no one wants to die while they can still live, they are still anxious!
Finally, the two of them exchanged glances, and the village head's wife said, "Forget it! Why bother talking to such a beast without human nature! She volunteered to be thrown into a pig cage in disgrace, so let her be thrown into a pig cage! I'll have someone prepare it! Go, go, go!"
The clan leader's wife sighed and said, "Liu Ping'er, tell me, why can't you get over it? You want to drown in the water, how much suffering it must be..."
The two men stood up and prepared to leave.
Tang Zhaodi was anxious and rushed out: "No, don't go!"
The clan leader's wife was shocked: "It's Zhaodi, you should also persuade your mother, I have said everything I should say..."
She shook her head, sighed, and left with the headman's wife.
(End of this chapter)