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She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 457 - 456: Wholeheartedly doing good, eating vegetarian, and chanting Buddha are delusions
Chapter 457: Chapter 456: Wholeheartedly doing good, eating vegetarian, and chanting Buddha are delusions
Liu Pingzhi didn’t want it to be so either.
But by the time he returned home, it was too late; his nephew had already taken action, and he had even sent the steward to offer condolences, only to be beaten and thrown out by someone with a club.
This grievance had no place in his heart yet.
Facing the torrent of abuse from the Crown Prince now, Liu Pingzhi could no longer hold back and burst into loud, uncontrollable weeping.
"Your subordinate is guilty, your subordinate has failed in discipline, deserving of death a thousand times over. My nephew has already been imprisoned, and his fate will be determined by Dali Temple. Your subordinate harbors no resentment, yet the Protector of my household was also killed by a mysterious man. By Dawei’s legal standards, a life owes a life, and your humble servant implores Your Highness to thoroughly investigate the identity of that mysterious man!"
He sobbed and prostrated himself on the ground.
Xiao Pingfeng’s forehead veins bulged with fury, and he could scarcely hold back the urge to kick him once more.
Suddenly, someone gently tugged at his wrist.
Yan Wanqing slowly stepped forward and stopped in front of Liu Pingzhi, her tone flat, betraying no emotion.
"Is Vice Minister Liu talking about the incident of your family’s Protector being killed by my elder brother?"
There was no mysterious man at all.
Yan Li’an hadn’t bothered to conceal his identity when he acted.
Now, Liu Pingzhi suddenly crying out was nothing more than an attempt to drag the Yan Family into the mess.
It was intended for her from the start, inescapable, so she might as well confront it head-on. Let’s see what kind of mischief these fearless creatures have been brewing in their bellies!
Liu Pingzhi had not expected Yan Wanqing to directly address the matter and even name her own brother.
As he lay on the ground, all he could see was the hem of her deep blue dress and the shoes embroidered with peony patterns underneath.
Somehow, a cold sweat broke out densely on his forehead.
"Your subordinate did not witness the full event and is unaware of the full circumstances. This must be left to Dali Temple to determine."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wanqing let out a light laugh, "So not even Xie Qun is spared."
She lazily crossed her arms, and her dress swayed slightly with the movement, stirring a faint breeze.
"There’s no need for judgment. Let me tell you, the person who killed your Protector is the legitimate eldest son of the Yan Family, Yan Li’an, and the one your nephew tried to kill was my former Deputy General, Chang Kuan. Vice Minister Liu holds a high position and was recommended by the former Grand Tutor Qin; surely you have your own perspective. Why not enlighten me and the Crown Prince on how this case should be adjudicated?"
To sacrifice a nephew’s life in order to implicate her elder brother.
If that was their ruthlessness, she, Yan Wanqing, would indeed think more highly of them.
Upon hearing Yan Wanqing speak like this, Liu Pingzhi’s mind raced frenetically. Before he had the chance to speak, by his side, Madam Liu could no longer contain herself.
She crawled crying toward Yan Wanqing and grasped at the hem of her dress.
"Impudence!" Cong Ge shouted loudly.
Madam Liu let go in a panic, only to see Yan Wanqing raise her hand, "It’s fine."
Seeing that Yan Wanqing took no offense at her action, Madam Liu hurriedly wept bitterly, "I beg the Crown Princess Consort for mercy. That nephew is the sole heir of our bloodline. If he’s gone, I fear it will be the end of our family line—"
"Stupid woman, shut your mouth!" Liu Pingzhi shouted angrily.
After being scolded, Madam Liu didn’t behave submissively; instead, she shot back fiercely, "I am speaking for the good of the Liu Family. You old fool squandered the entire family fortune on someone else’s game of chess; who could remember your kindness—"
Liu Pingzhi sprang up and slapped Madam Liu, knocking her to the ground, "Shut up!"
If she dared utter another word, he would take this foolish woman’s life!
Yan Wanqing lifted a mocking smile at the side.
She carefully observed Madam Liu’s cheek, "Vice Minister Liu’s strike is quite harsh, able to make his own wife bleed in front of the Crown Prince and myself. What a great display of masculinity; truly remarkable."
Her sarcastic words turned Liu Pingzhi’s face an iron blue, but since the Crown Prince was present, he couldn’t let all the curses in his heart spill out for the enchantress to hear.
He could only swallow them back down.
It made him so angry, his face turned white then green.
"My wife is heartbroken to the point of speaking out of turn; I hope the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess Consort can forgive us," Liu Pingzhi said as he knelt down again.
Madam Liu, at his side with her face covered, had a vacant look in her eyes, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
She said not another word.
Xiao Pingfeng, who was exceptionally clever, would have had to shake his brain not to see the despicable ploy Liu Pingzhi was brewing in his stomach if he couldn’t see it now.
"Forgive you?" He sneered, "You were recommended by the Grand Tutor of Qin, I’ll give my old teacher some face, but you remember, Vice Minister Liu, Dawei bears the Xiao name. The world of Dawei wasn’t conquered by you and your ilk. If you want to play tricks and pull dirty schemes in front of me, first weigh whether you’re capable enough."
"Bring in the men," he ordered with a low shout immediately after speaking.
Suddenly, a group of officials and soldiers emerged from outside.
Without even blinking, Xiao Pingfeng said, "From today onward, I do not wish to see this family in the Capital City again."
Upon hearing this, Liu Pingzhi was dumbfounded.
"Your Highness! Crown Prince!" He had just been appointed not too long ago; how could this happen so suddenly, and moreover, such a severe punishment as banishment from the Capital City!
He tried to move forward but was held down firmly by the officials and soldiers.
Seeing the people pouring in and moving out all of the Liu Family’s possessions, Liu Pingzhi realized that things were truly finished for him.
The Crown Prince didn’t even give him a chance to seek help before having him and his entire family held down firmly.
The matter was likely linked to the Grand Tutor of Qin, the more Xiao Pingfeng thought about it, the angrier he became in his heart. Seeing the competition with the Chu Kingdom just around the corner, yet the inner court officials harbored ulterior motives, he left in a huff.
Yan Wanqing stood beneath the glow of the fire, smiling at Liu Pingzhi with her lips curled.
Unable to restrain the anger in his heart, Liu Pingzhi cursed at Yan Wanqing with foul language. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
The words were too offensive to bear.
In contrast, Yan Wanqing did not order anyone to silence him; instead, she clapped her hands.
"Very good, very good. The Vice Minister recommended by the Grand Tutor of Qin really does have a scholar’s mouth capable of cursing someone to death."
Realizing that Yan Wanqing’s every third word involved the Grand Tutor of Qin, Liu Pingzhi understood at last.
"You poisonous woman! Tonight’s incident was clearly your doing!"
"Vice Minister Liu, you mustn’t speak recklessly..." she paused for a moment: "I apologize, I forgot, you are no longer the Vice Minister."
Yan Wanqing’s eyes, as beautiful as peach blossoms, unmistakably revealed a lethal intent: "Liu Pingzhi, I never look for trouble, but if trouble finds me, I don’t avoid it either. You and those people can’t stand me, and I equally can’t stand you. Wouldn’t it be better for everyone to maintain a calm and peaceful facade? Yet you insist on courting death!"
She looked at her hand under the light of the fire, a hand that was clean and unsoiled. This hand had held long swords, Red Tasseled Spears, and played with daggers and other weapons, all without exception aimed at taking lives.
Yan Wanqing suddenly sneered.
Looking at the people kneeling all over the courtyard, her gaze finally settled back on the frantically struggling Liu Pingzhi.
"It’s not been long since the former emperor’s passing, has my name, Yan Wanqing, really become so useless? Have you vermin come to think I’ve started wholeheartedly devoting myself to piety, chanting scriptures, and practicing vegetarianism?"
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