Aunt Qiu then presented some evidence of Shen Xiwei's crimes, which she had specifically asked people to keep so that she could use it today.
With irrefutable evidence and Chi Jingyu's suspicions, Shen Xiwei confessed to her crimes.
Why do this?
Faced with Chi Jingyu's questioning, she showed no remorse whatsoever. Instead, she laughed heartily, her eyes filled with the triumph of revenge: "Chi Jingyu, this is what you owe me!"
Chi Jingyu raised his hand and slapped her across the face, his eyes filled with a sinister and terrifying light: "You wicked woman, I'll have someone take good care of you in prison!"
Poisoning the mistress of the Marquis's mansion was no small matter; it involved a murder case. According to procedure, Shen Xiwei was taken away by the people from the Jingzhao Prefecture. When she turned her back, there were tears in her eyes.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shen Xiwei will be sentenced to death.
Based on Shen Tangning's understanding of her, she didn't regret her actions, but rather regretted how blind she had been.
Chi Jingyu's gaze involuntarily fell on Shen Tangning, revealing a trace of inexplicable sorrow. However, she did not meet his eyes, but instead made a request to visit the Lady of the Marquis.
Lady Hou lay on the couch, looking haggard and thin, her lips bluish and her cheeks deeply sunken, appearing as if she were terminally ill.
His appearance, suggesting he was nearing the end of his life, finally put Shen Tangning at ease.
Lady Hou, unaware that she was about to die, saw her and her eyes showed undisguised disgust: "Who let you in? Get out!"
Because of her weakness, she spoke without much force.
Mother Chi shook her head, stepped forward, and looked at her with pity, saying, "Sister-in-law, we heard you were sick, so we came to see you especially."
Are you here to see her make a fool of herself?
Lady Hou pursed her lips and gave a cold smile: "Hypocritical!"
Having already broken off all pretense, she saw no need for feigned politeness.
The mother-in-law withdrew her sympathy, her eyes filled with mockery: "When my sister-in-law poisoned me, she probably never imagined she'd end up like this, did she?"
"You!" Lady Hou's expression changed, a guilty look flashing in her eyes. "I don't know what you're talking about. Get out!"
Her mind was in turmoil. When did the other person find out?
Could it be...?
But so much time has passed, and even knowing that she couldn't do anything about it, she calmed down once she understood this.
Mrs. Chi was not surprised. She sat on the edge of the bed, took her hand, and said softly, "Look, heaven is watching what people do. This is retribution. But now that my sister-in-law is gone, I really don't know who I can talk to."
Her sudden intimate gesture sent chills down the spine of Lady Hou, who instinctively tried to shake off her hand. But upon hearing this, she was startled and exclaimed, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Sister-in-law doesn't know yet?" Mother Chi looked surprised, so she kindly explained to her, "Shen Xiwei poisoned you, and the poison has penetrated deep into your lungs. You were also secretly harmed by Aunt Wang. You only have a few days left to live."
Lady Hou stared blankly, looking as if struck by lightning. When she came to her senses, she pushed her away with all her might and said, word by word, "Are you trying to scare me?"
Chi's mother turned around and exchanged a glance with Shen Tangning, her expression helpless: "Never mind, sister-in-law, just take it as me joking."
Lady Hou was suddenly gripped by inexplicable panic; fear crept into her eyes, and she abruptly raised her voice, calling out urgently:
"Jingyu! Ayue!"
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