Chapter 398 Reaching out for power



Wen Yu went to see Madam Qi, who was shocked to see her miserable appearance. Wen Yu just said that Pingting was fine now and asked her mother-in-law not to worry. Then she went back to her room to wash and change her clothes. Although she was exhausted, she still had a lot of things to do.

He called Zhang Moqing, took Laba, the guards, and Xiaoji and a few other maids, and went to find Liu in a threatening manner.

Her husband left in a hurry and never came back. Later, her mother-in-law hadn't yet finished the coffin. Her father-in-law came back injured again. Adding to the previous incident, Liu was confused and didn't know how to clean up this mess.

The streets were not peaceful. The incident happened suddenly, and even the coffin was not prepared. Zhu was angry and hid in her yard. Liu frowned and thought...

Wen Yu came and said as soon as she entered the door: "My grandfather has ordered that this family is now under my management. Madam Hou, please hand over the keys, accounts, and cards!" Xiao Jin was very powerful.

It’s all because of this stinky woman!

Liu glared at Wen Yu fiercely: "How dare you! Who are you talking to?"

Wen Yu had just changed into the latest spring clothes and new jewelry. She hadn't slept well for several days, and was afraid that her face would look ugly, so she put on a lot of powder to make herself look more radiant.

On the other hand, Liu's face was sallow. Although she did not start wearing mourning clothes, she had already changed into plain clothes.

Wen Yu pulled out a handkerchief from her sleeve and said with a smile, "Who are you talking to... Li Danniu's daughter-in-law?!"

Several people behind him laughed.

Especially Xiaoji, who loves to flatter the powerful and bully the weak. When she heard about Li Danniu's background and experience, she was even worse than me! At this time, she shook her fat exaggeratedly and snorted loudly twice.

Liu was furious: "Wen Yu, don't forget, the emperor has issued an edict, the head of the Qi family is our Marquis!"

"Will the emperor not be deceived? Look, the Prince An whom he loves the most, the well-dressed Prince Wu... I'm afraid this prince can't continue to be a prince, right? Is there anything in the world that remains unchanged? Oh, if the emperor takes back his order, then Qi Youduan will become the marquis with the shortest tenure in history, right?"

Liu was furious: "You farted, get out of my yard!"

Wen Yu ignored her and continued, "Besides, although Li Danniu committed a heinous crime, she should be handed over to the government for trial. How could she be punished by law? Qi Youduan murdered his mother. This is quite rare in history..."

"You are slandering me. Someone, throw her out!" Liu was so annoyed.

Qi Youduan also left her guards and a yard of servants.

Wen Yu said, "Madam Hou, have you not seen the methods of the mother and daughter? If you get in the way, it will be you next time..."

Liu felt a chill on her back: "Get out!" she screamed.

The guards stepped forward, and the people brought by Wen Yu came over to fight. Wen Yu said, "I have someone to invite the government officials. When my grandmother died, she had a heart disease. Tan Shuya also died of a heart disease. Just now, I heard that Li Daniu also had the same symptoms... This time, while the body is not buried yet, it is a good opportunity to find out the real cause of death!"

Liu really wanted to kill the woman in front of her...

Who in the world would want to die and have their stomach cut open to find out the cause? How could such a pretty girl speak so viciously: "Wen Yu, are you a demon? You said something like that? It's not enough that you've hurt us like this, you won't even let a dead person go?"

Wen Yu disagreed: "It doesn't matter who the dead are. Are there not enough people who opened the coffin and beat the board? The evil ghost who killed my grandmother and stained the blood of the Bai family deserves to die without a burial place! Don't worry, she can't enter the Qi family's ancestral tomb! You too!"

"You!" Liu held back for a long time before rushing over to grab Wen Yu and beat her...

Because that wouldn't work, filial piety couldn't suppress her. The two of them were completely at odds again, quarreling was useless, and they couldn't kill her either. What should I do? Until the maid said at the door: "Fifth Madam, Master Zhang is here!"

"Oh, speak of the devil and he will appear! Please let him in!" Wen Yu said with a smile.

This person again? Liu felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

Zhang Jiangqing came in, and Wen Yu hurriedly asked, "Brother Jiangqing, is everything okay at home?"

Zhang Jiangqing also looked at Wen Yu and Zhang Moqing with concern, "Everything is fine at home, are you two okay?"

"We are fine, but at home... the old marquis' wife is dead!"

Zhang Jiangqing frowned when he heard the tone. Although you didn't appear to be so sad, why are you so excited?

"There's no coffin yet! Madam Hou, is she still in her room?" Wen Yu asked Liu, then turned to Zhang Jiangqing and said, "It's scary. There's really no preparation at all."

Zhang Jiangqing shook his head: "I brought a thin coffin here, it can be temporarily placed there. These two days... it's a bit chaotic."

"Brother Jiang Qing, have you brought the coroner with you?"

"I brought it, but to find out the cause of death, we have to take it to South City..."

"Then..." Wen Yu said while looking at Liu.

Wen Yu smiled and said, "Am I afraid? To be honest, if you die now, it would be in vain!"

"What on earth are you going to do..." Liu was convinced.

"Hand over the accounts and cards, and then you will only be responsible for burying Li Danniu. Carry her body to the back yard and find a woodshed to put it there first. Ask the Marquis first, and then make your decision."

Liu had no choice but to hand over everything the housekeeper had and watched Wen Yu being carried away. I have made up my mind that sooner or later I will kill you in my hands, otherwise, I will never be happy again for the rest of my life!

Mrs. Zhou was at the second gate. She had no idea what was going on outside or at home, but she had heard that Tan had died. She was afraid that she would be implicated, so when she saw that things were getting quieter outside, she ran away.

Li Qun knew that the King of Wu was going to take action, so he made two preparations in advance. He predicted that the action was too hasty and the chances of success were slim. If he could not capture the palace in one go and hold the emperor hostage... I'm afraid it would be the end.

However, he could see clearly, but he could not intervene, otherwise he would be trapped too deeply and unable to get out.

If it doesn’t work…

If the King of Wu was captured, and then he was betrayed by telling lies, it would be a big deal.

When he heard that it was quiet outside, he quickly called his youngest son and his family to come over and took out the box he had prepared in advance. Inside was a new identity card, silver, and some land deeds and house deeds.

He told them to leave the city as soon as possible. He would arrange for someone to follow them, and then when they arrived at the agreed place, he would let them open the letter and read it again.

The younger son was confused, but his father always kept his word, so he could only obey and go back to clean up.

Li Qun was silently straightening his clothes. He had to leave too. He would come back when the storm was over. What was wrong? Sigh!

When the emperor's oral order was passed to the other courtyard, Li Qihuan was surprised, happy and dumbfounded. He didn't understand why the emperor would have such an order. Turning to look at his father, the prince had stood up safely and ordered someone to change his clothes for him.

Li Qihuan's eyes were red, and he was so excited that he couldn't control himself. These days, he was angry, worried, and jumping up and down, and his heart was not at peace for a moment.

My father, who had been ill for decades, was as weak as a candle in the wind, but his heart was as strong as a solid wall. He was not surprised by praise or criticism, and faced everything calmly.

With tears in his eyes, he walked over and helped the prince dress himself: "Father, you are the backbone of your son!"

"Silly son, haven't you always been protecting me? You are my backbone!"

"But when my son heard the news, he couldn't believe it was true."

"The situation isn't too bad, but it's not over yet. We have to hold on!"

In the court today, all the ministers looked terrified.

Li Qiru stood in his old position, and for the first time, his face was solemn. He never saw the emperor, and the imperial physician said that the emperor had not woken up.

What to do? He had to come to the court. But it was useless even if he came. A reliable person had been arranged to deliver the letter. Now all he could count on was that the emperor would be sober. Another was to wait for support. Qi Youduan, it depends on you at the critical moment! Duke Xingguo... He turned around and looked in the crowd, but he was not there. The emperor had not handed him over to him yet, so he could only watch the 8,000 elite soldiers but could not use them! Otherwise, my business would be done! Thinking of the old Duke Xingguo, who was polite but distant to him, and seemed afraid of being misunderstood by the emperor if he got too close to him, he became anxious.

What a mistake! Didn't God really give me a chance? "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

The prince wore a gorgeous dress and a golden crown, and had a noble demeanor and graceful manners. He slowly walked to the front of the officials. With such a big incident happening, he was only a little more serious than usual.

Li Qihuan followed closely. Today he looked sharp and had cold eyes.

The ministers looked at the prince and had an involuntary urge to worship him. His Highness was always like this! When he was sick, in trouble, being picked on by the emperor, and being criticized by the ministers. He was always like this today...

Some ministers were in tears and fell to their knees involuntarily without making a sound.

The prince walked to where he usually sat. Although the voice was not loud, the officials at the scene almost held their breath, so they could still hear it clearly. "Just now, I went to see the emperor. The emperor's condition is stable, but he is really heartbroken this time. The stability of the court is also the stability of the world. This is my first time as regent, and my ability is limited. The key is that I have to rely on the help of the ministers. Let's all get through this extraordinary period together!"

The ministers knelt down and responded with full voice.

Li Qiru bowed deeply, secretly hating, perhaps, the prince's people have already taken control of the harem? Qi Youduan...


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