Chapter 222 Killed
Li Mingyue did not inherit any of Madam Li's shrewdness. Her mind was too simple and not sophisticated enough.
If it were Mrs. Li, she would focus on getting away from it before leaving.
I would never engage in meaningless arguments to provoke Zhao Chengye.
Li Mingyue is not like that.
She thought she had caught Zhao Chengye's weakness and the other party would not dare to do anything to her.
He kept on talking, trying to vent his resentment of the past few days, and became more and more excited.
But she seemed to have forgotten that there is a word in this world called impulse and murder.
Zhao Chengye was very concerned about his reputation. When he heard Li Mingyue talking about divorce, he became furious and beat Li Mingyue even more ruthlessly. After a while, he beat Li Mingyue until her face was bruised and swollen.
The maids and old women were unable to stop her. Some of them ran to find the Duke's wife, while the rest could only desperately protect Li Mingyue and take the beating for her.
If Li Mingyue was smart, she should have been submissive and calmed Zhao Chengye down at this time.
As long as she could extricate herself, the elders of the Li family would naturally come to seek justice for her.
At worst, you can report him. Once he's thrown into jail, there are plenty of ways to get revenge on him.
But she was just stupid enough to just want to vent her anger.
p actually shouted that if Zhao Chengye refused to divorce, he would report him for conspiracy.
Zhao Chengye was sobered up by these words. He looked at Li Mingyue grimly and said word by word,
"Say it again."
The wet nurse tried desperately to stop it but failed. Li Mingyue covered her stomach with one hand and screamed like a madman.
"Why are you pretending? How dare you say that you were not involved in Zhang Zhongyi's rebellion?
Don't think I don't know that you were in the Zuo Xiang Mansion from the 9th to the 12th of last month.
He is still your teacher, you can't get away from him no matter what.
It's no use even if you deny it.
You and Jiang Xinyu have been an engaged couple for so many years, how could Governor Xiao not feel disgusted?
If I testify, will he kill you?
He is now a first-rank minister of the Zhenguo Marquisate and can control half of the family in Dajin.
You are a cowardly wimp who only knows how to show off your power to women. Do you dare to say a word in front of others?
Hit me, if you dare, beat me to death today.
I don’t have no family background, so I’ll let you bully me. At worst, we’ll both be defeated.”
Every word Li Mingyue said was a warning sign, and Zhao Chengye felt a mixture of anger, fear, reluctance and humiliation.
If the murderous intent just now was only five points, it has now risen to ten points. It feels like there is nothing to lose and the worst that can happen is that we will die together.
Don't you want to fight to the bitter end?
Come on, my future is ruined anyway.
Rather than letting a bitch like you marry me again and become a cuckold, I'd rather kill you directly.
The maidservants who went out to look for people haven't come back yet. At this moment, there is only an old nanny, two little girls, and Li Mingyue who has been beaten so badly that she can't stand up.
Zhao Chengye got furious and picked up a stool and threw it at several people.
The wet nurse was hit on the head by a stool and fainted. The two little maids were so scared that they ran away.
He kept shouting, "Someone's been murdered, someone's been murdered."
Zhao Chengye didn't chase after her, but just kept hitting Li Mingyue with the solid wooden stool.
His head was buzzing and he couldn't hear anything.
Li Mingyue's mouth opened and closed, but he turned a deaf ear to every curse or plea.
Once, twice, three times, warm blood sprayed on his face, and Zhao Chengye was still swinging the stool wildly.
Over and over again, until his arms became numb and he finally stopped.
At this time, Li Mingyue was already lying in a pool of blood, motionless and silent.
His head buzzed, and the madness just now receded like the tide, replaced by endless fear and panic.
The maids and servants who had gone out to look for someone finally came back, and everyone was shocked to see the tragic situation in the house.
Lady Ningguo had been scolding Li Mingyue for being troublesome and angry with her son on the way, but she was stunned when she saw this scene when she entered the room.
The bloody scene was so stimulating that her legs went limp and she collapsed to the ground.
"Chengye, what have you done?"
His mother's cry woke Zhao Chengye up from a dream, and he spoke incoherently, not knowing how to explain.
He was too impulsive. He shouldn't have done it himself. He should have stabilized Li Mingyue first and then found a way to kill her.
He could push her into the pool and drown her or push her off the observation deck.
At worst, they could kill her with a packet of arsenic, and then find a maid to take the blame.
But he used the stupidest method.
Li Mingyue's head was smashed and deformed, and so many maids and servants in the Li family saw it.
It's impossible for him to keep silent now, the Li family will not let it go.
Zhao Chengye is the male protagonist of the original novel after all. He is smart and talented, but he fell into despair because he lacked the right opportunities and was troubled by family matters.
By now the alcohol had worn off, the anger had subsided, and his mind had gradually become clear again.
He first stopped his mother from crying and cursing, and then immediately ordered the maids and servants in the house to take control of all the servants of the Li family.
We have to lock them up together for the time being and make sure no one escapes from the house.
He also asked someone to invite the head of the Li family and said that there was something important to discuss. After doing all this, Zhao Chengye took his mother to the next room.
As soon as he closed the door, Zhao Chengye fell to his knees.
"Mother, whether my son can survive or not depends entirely on your decision.
Mother, my son doesn’t want to die.”
The Duke's wife pounded his shoulder angrily.
"Son, you are my only hope, how could you be so foolish?
That bitch is not worth your personal efforts. If you can't tolerate her, tell your mother.
You said, why did you just…"
Zhao Chengye also regretted it and fell on the Duke's wife's lap and cried.
"My son knew he was wrong.
Mother, if my son dies, the title of the Duke will be passed on to a branch of the family.
You also know what kind of people they are. If one of them really comes, how can my mother and sister have a good life?"
"Mother knows. Mother knows everything."
The Duke's wife wiped her tears and said, "Chengye, whatever you say, I will listen to you. I will even take the blame for you."
Zhao Chengye showed a look of determination, "Mom, the only solution now is to put the blame on Li Mingyue.
Dad has been lying in bed for so many years, it's enough, you should stop letting him suffer.
Li Mingyue poisoned her father-in-law, and her son avenged his father. Even if he accidentally killed her in a fit of rage, he would not have to pay for her life.
If the Li family doesn’t want all the women in the family to be rejected by their husbands’ families, then he will have to bear this loss.”
The Duke's wife had never expected her son to be so cruel. Her lips trembled for a few times, but she finally gritted her teeth and agreed.
"Don't worry, son. I'll be there soon.
It’s just that the maids and servants of the Li family…”
Zhao Chengye's expression became even calmer at this moment, "Mother, consult with Madam Yu and Madam Zhao to coordinate their statements.
The husband says he is right, and the wife says she is right, so the Li family's maid naturally speaks on the side of the Li family.
Didn’t our witnesses also speak in our favor?
Even if I were to go to court, I would not be convicted based on a few servants.
After all, her father was a duke, and Li Mingyue was just the daughter of a fifth-rank official.
No matter what, the Duke's death from poisoning is a major case, so don't worry.
The head of the Li family is not a fool. He will not fight to the death with us for Li Mingyue's family.
At that time, both parties will sign a document not to pursue each other, so that we don't have to worry about him changing his mind at any time.
Just use arsenic.
It would be troublesome if my father’s body was still hot by the time the Li family arrived.”
The Duke's wife's feelings for the Duke had long been worn out by his repeated taking of concubines.
In her eyes, ten dukes were not as important as one finger of her son.
After all, he had rushed out to fight in the house fight, and the Duke's wife also had a sense of ruthlessness. Ai Lian touched her son's face with pity and turned to leave.
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