Chapter 411 Injustice
Upon hearing this, Yang Si Mei, who had just looked relieved, was struck dumb. Her eyes widened as she exclaimed, "The Empress is still alive? And she gave birth to a princess? Mother and daughter are safe and sound, how could this be... Who will avenge my husband? Heaven is unjust..."
Wen Zhiming had already stepped into the Phoenix Palace when the sounds of men and women talking intimately and babies crying could be heard from inside.
Jiang Lin deliberately waited a moment, and seeing Yang Si Mei looking distraught and resentful, he couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"The Emperor and Empress acted on behalf of Heaven, beheading treacherous officials. Of course, Heaven should protect them and ensure the safety of the mother and daughter. What's wrong with that? Does it mean that justice and fairness should only be achieved if you and Lin Wangchu, that adulterous couple, and those corrupt officials and unscrupulous merchants, succeed in their schemes? That would truly mean Heaven is blind!"
“Go on, let the jailers from the Ministry of Justice serve you for three days, and then you will be able to meet your husband. He has done so many heinous things, and he is old and frail. He should be waiting for you to go down and take care of him.”
He truly couldn't stand women who couldn't distinguish right from wrong and had poor eyesight.
Lin Wangchu may have been good-looking when he was young, but he is now over fifty years old. This woman is only in her twenties. She is free from Lin Wangchu's control, has some money, and can comfortably find someone to marry or live a life alone. Both options are extremely comfortable and happy.
She just couldn't understand why she wanted to avenge Lin Wangchu and even plotted to murder the Empress.
Let alone Lin Wangchu deserved his punishment, even if he was truly wronged, he had many wives and concubines and a house full of children and grandchildren. Why should an outsider like her stand up for him?
Honestly, what a fine girl! Not only does she have poor eyesight, but she's also mentally ill.
Being so seriously ill, death is the only outcome for them.
"Shut up!" Yang Si Mei struggled fiercely, "You tyrant, give me back my husband's life, even if I become a vengeful ghost..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Lin struck her on the back of the neck, knocking her unconscious.
The melon seeds were prepared beforehand, but she wouldn't speak when asked to.
The Emperor and Empress are discussing matters inside, and she's making a huge fuss. Does she think he's just a figurehead? If he doesn't step in, he'll be fired when the Emperor comes out.
Now that the emperor intends to have him appear in public, he guesses that the emperor is probably planning to make him an imperial bodyguard.
It will be much easier to find Qiu Lan then; we absolutely cannot let this crazy woman ruin things.
Jiang Lin led his men away quickly, and Fengyi Palace instantly fell silent.
Inside the bedroom, Wen Zhiming closed the open window again and sat down next to Meng Lingge.
"Although there is no wind today, it is still cold, so closing the window will help your body recover."
"good."
Meng Lingge was sitting on the edge of the bed. When she saw Wen Zhiming walk over, she shrank back a little, turned to look at Wen Zhiming, patted the empty space in front of her, and gestured for Wen Zhiming to sit down.
Wen Zhiming smiled and sat down, pulling Meng Lingge's hand over and wrapping his large hands around hers.
His hands were warm, and Meng Lingge comfortably half-closed her eyes.
"emperor."
"There are no outsiders here, so call me husband."
"My husband."
"My wife," Wen Zhiming squeezed her hand, "you heard everything, didn't you? What do you think of my approach?"
Meng Lingge knew he was referring to the mastermind behind the scenes earlier, and nodded slightly.
“I can hear almost everything. This girl is a devoted lover, but unfortunately she hasn’t met a good man and has fallen too deeply in love. If she had done something else wrong, I might have let her off the hook, but she murdered someone and caused my son’s death. Such a grave mistake must be punished before she pays with her life.”
She previously believed that killing someone was just a matter of beheading them, and there was no need to torture the victim before they died.
But how innocent is the child in her womb?
How can paying for her child's life with the lives of these wicked people be enough? Even if the wicked suffer greatly before paying for their lives, it is still not enough for a mother.
But that's all we can do.
We can't implicate the innocent and kill the relatives of the wicked.
Thinking of this, the two spoke almost simultaneously, as if they were of one mind.
"The Meng Xixian family..."
"The family of the murderer, Meng Xixian..."
The two exchanged a knowing smile, and Meng Lingge spoke first: "What does Your Majesty intend to do?"
"His elder brother knew that Meng Xixian was wicked, yet he concealed it from his father-in-law and brought him into the mansion. He also covered for him afterwards, so he can be considered an accomplice. However, none of the other family members were involved in this matter. It seems somewhat unfair that I released Meng Xixian's wife and children but detained his other family members in jail."
Wen Zhiming unconsciously tightened his grip on Meng Lingge's hand. "But I used extreme torture on Meng Xixian. It's hard to guarantee that the Meng family won't hold a grudge. Meng Xixian's wife and children, whom he keeps outside, have no ability to retaliate. However, the Meng family is quite close to my father-in-law's family, and I'm really worried about them."
He was genuinely scared.
The thought of Meng Lingge being in danger filled him with self-reproach and lingering fear.
If he could, he would love to keep his wife by his side at all times, protecting her day and night, and not letting her suffer any mishap.
But his wife is a living, breathing person. She has her own habits, interests, friends, family, and responsibilities. He can only try to integrate into her life, not confine her.
If he wanted to give his wife freedom, he had to try his best to eliminate these potential dangers and minimize the risks.
Meng Lingge knew Wen Zhiming's worries, and after thinking for a moment, she said softly.
“After this incident, Father should keep his distance from Meng Xixian’s family. How about this: Meng Xixian’s eldest brother is an accomplice, so let him be imprisoned for a few years, and the others who are not involved should be released. Then let Father sever ties with them and forbid them from entering or leaving the Meng residence in the future. That way, even if they harbor resentment, they will not have a chance to take revenge.”
“My wife is always kind-hearted.” Wen Zhiming lovingly tucked the blanket around Meng Lingge. “I will send a few more people to keep an eye on them for a while. If they really have any disloyal intentions, kill them without hesitation.”
Meng Lingge hummed in agreement, then lowered her eyes and asked, "Has Huaiqian already been buried?"
"The Imperial Household Department has prepared a coffin, and the burial will take place in the cemetery after noon."
The atmosphere in the room instantly turned heavy when this matter was mentioned.
Wen Zhiming stroked Meng Lingge's face and said softly, "Don't worry, my wife. I will go to see Huaiqian later. I will tell him that the murderer who killed him has been caught, and Father and Mother will avenge him."
“When I’m better, I’ll take Woyu to see him.” Meng Lingge’s voice choked with emotion. “Huaiqian should have gone back to heaven, and no one can hurt him anymore.”
“Yes. Those treacherous villains can no longer harm him, nor can they harm us. We will only get better and better. My wife, Woyu, and I will all get better and better,” Wen Zhiming said earnestly.
He will be a monarch that makes his wife proud.
She is determined to be the best husband and father.
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