Chapter 108 The Final Kill
Gu Ruanci's words completely shocked Zhang Jian.
She knew, she knew everything?
Huang Chunsheng's three old men were also frightened at this time. How did she know that?
"Don't be so quick to deny it. You've just been emphasizing that my father and mother are being excessive, saying that I'm just an adopted daughter, implying that it's not worth it for them to go to such lengths for me. I'd like to ask, have their actions hurt anyone of you? Have they affected your normal lives, or caused you any inconvenience?"
Gu Ruanci completely controlled the rhythm and did not give the old men any chance.
"I don't quite understand. Where do you get the confidence to demand others do something you can't do yourselves? You keep insisting that it was me who forced Mei to death. Huang Chunsheng, how did I oppress you? Tell us in detail."
Huang Chunsheng was already numb. This result was completely different from what he had expected.
He originally wanted to make a fuss, but since he was old, they wouldn't dare do anything to him in front of everyone.
I didn't expect that the Gu family had found out their identities in such a short time.
"You just cooperated so well with Master Zhang, and I haven't even said a word, yet you've already all been aligning with me, describing me as a bully and even wanting to attack you. You're not going to deny what you just said, are you?"
Gu Ruanci remained calm and composed, looking as if he was sure of victory.
The onlookers have calmed down. The three old men were indeed shouting too loudly and were constantly diverting everyone's thoughts.
"We are just discussing the facts. Even if we said something wrong, there is no need for the county lady to make such a big fuss, right? The disaster should not affect the family. Doesn't the county lady understand this principle?" Huang Chunsheng still wanted to struggle.
Gu Ruanci said, "The disaster won't affect your family? With an elder like you, what kind of moral character do the people in your family have? What about the character of your daughter and granddaughter? They have their own considerations. You have been bribed to stir up trouble here, slander the pillars of the country, and try to incite everyone to blame my father for the death of Mrs. Zhang. Have you ever thought that these crimes will be retributed to your own children? Is there anything wrong with the people who are engaged to marry into your family reconsidering the women in your family because of your character?"
"And you two, don't think I'll let you go just because you keep quiet and don't try to argue, acting like you're in the wrong. Since I, Gu Ruanci, can withstand your slander, I'll be cruel enough to see you suffer retribution. You made the mistake, and you have to face the tragedy of your own women on your own. Even if you hate me, I don't care. After all, I've never considered repaying evil with kindness for people like you."
Only then did they realize that what Gu Ruanci had just said was true.
"County Lady, you can't do this..." Before Huang Chunsheng could do anything, Hong Sheng had already knelt down.
Lan Dawon also quickly said, "They have nothing to do with this matter. It's all our fault for being blinded by money and causing trouble here after receiving money. Huang Chunsheng got the most, so he worked the hardest."
The onlookers were stunned and finally understood the reason.
Gu Yulou had already walked up and wanted to take action directly.
"Third brother, there's no need. These people can slander my father, who has been guarding the border for many years, in public for a little money. If there is a war in the future, they will definitely betray Dayao for profit. After all, these people don't care about right or wrong, they only care about their own wishes. Send them to the government and let them decide. As for the people behind them..."
Gu Ruanci paused and looked at Zhang Jian.
"Master Zhang, don't you want to explain?"
Zhang Jian quickly said: "I don't know them..."
Gu Ruanci said, "You really don't know them, but you must know your son's entourage, and you must also know the people who serve your wife. Do you want to confront them and tell them whether what I just said is true? Did your son come to humiliate me out of whimsical desire to please Zhou Qinzhu? Did your wife go to the manor because you threatened her with your children? As for why your wife committed suicide, I leave it to you to explain to the emperor."
Zhang Jian could not imagine where the problem started.
"County Lady, I don't understand what you're talking about... I came here today to sincerely apologize. I didn't arrange anything else. And when these people were causing trouble just now, I was trying to persuade them..."
Gu Ruanci interrupted him, "Yes, you persuaded them while saying that no matter how our Gu family punishes you, it's all due. The situation your Gu family is in now is not because your wife and son made a mistake, but because we are narrow-minded and refused to treat it as your humiliation of me. From beginning to end, you have been bullying the strong. I really don't understand. As long as the person who did something wrong admits his mistake, whether it is sincere or not, we must forgive him, no matter what the mistake is, right?"
Zhang Jian still denied it: "Why would I mean that?"
"Then why did you do this? Kneeling here is a self-torture tactic. Those three people cooperated with you to fabricate stories here, while you quietly watched from the sidelines, offering appropriate words of advice to keep yourself out of the situation. When everyone was emotionally excited, you sent servants to bring the news that your wife had committed suicide. Your wife was a substitute, but you used this as an excuse to arouse everyone's sympathy. After all, your wife is dead, and all the blame has been taken away from her. Your image has been established, and any help others give you is not excessive. Any criticism of the Shouguo Mansion's dominance is also justified. It's a pity that your plan is still not perfect."
Zhang Jian almost instinctively asked her what was imperfect, but he still wanted to struggle.
"County Lady, these are just guesses." He still didn't want to admit defeat.
Gu Ruanci didn't continue to keep him in suspense: "Your servants only said that your wife committed suicide, but they didn't say that she succeeded, right? Your wife is still alive and well. I have also captured the people you sent to help your wife commit suicide. I'm afraid you don't have time to hold them accountable for their poor performance. After all, someone will always hold you accountable for killing your wife and framing a meritorious official of the court."
She looked at Zhang Jian's pale face and reminded him, "But I have a good idea. Put all the blame on those people you sent. Say they made the decision on their own and you knew nothing. This way you can clear yourself of all responsibility and maybe even continue to serve as an official..."
Zhang Jian was close to collapse: "How could you..."
Gu Ruanci patiently explained, "My father and mother are both nostalgic. I know they've made a great decision to give up their relationship with your family for me. I just want to know what on earth was wrong with your wife and son that they had to do this. As for saving your wife, do you believe me if I say it was a coincidence?"
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