Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 867 - 703: Gone Mad

The master has such a hobby. Everyone in the mansion knows, especially being a steward, he is clear.

The young lads harmed by the master before are not less than ten, at least seven or eight.

But towards Zhi Lian, the master has shown a bit more leniency.

He knows Zhi Lian is unwilling, and he sympathizes with Zhi Lian’s plight.

Yet he is just a servant himself, how could he have the ability to influence the master’s thoughts? 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Despair welled up deep inside Zhi Lian; he didn’t want to return to that place, knowing what awaited him there.

"Zhi Lian! When the master bought you, you should have known his intentions. It was because of your outstanding looks that he was a bit more forgiving. But today, you have stolen something important from the master. For your mother, you must come back with me and accept the master’s punishment."

Manager Qiu saw the hour was getting late; he could not let the master wait long. That thing was so important; it was best to bring it back first.

Manager Qiu raised his chin, signaling for the servants who came with him to step forward.

Zhi Lian was startled, despite being utterly unwilling, he had to go back.

"Zhi Lian! What exactly is your relationship with that master?"

Zhi Lian’s mother, Liu, dragging her frail body, her eyes full of disappointment, feeling like her heart was being cut.

Fearfully, Zhi Lian glanced at his mother, his lips trembling, but he ultimately did not speak the ugly truth.

Liu understood, she finally understood.

It turns out her good days were exchanged for with her child’s body. How could she face the ancestors of the Yu Family?

It was her fault, her fear of death, living a shameful life!

She should have known earlier; where in the world would there be such good fortune?

"Zhi Lian, it’s your mother who dragged you down, your mother will go first!"

Liu closed her eyes, suddenly grasping the sword’s blade, bringing it to her throat.

"Mother, don’t!" Zhi Lian was utterly distraught, and by the time he reacted, he could only see his mother’s crimson blood.

Liu’s body slowly fell; the servants beside her were startled, not expecting Liu would suddenly seek death.

Seeing Liu had taken her own life, Manager Qiu also felt a shock, quickly looking up at Zhi Lian.

Indeed, Zhi Lian clenched his fists tightly, eyes red, body trembling more than before.

Manager Qiu knew this was an extreme expression of anger.

"I didn’t do anything; she came onto the blade by herself."

The servants were frightened and nervous; he was not a guard of the mansion, just an ordinary servant.

But someone died at his hands today; naturally, his conscience was uneasy.

Manager Qiu knew he had lost the leverage to threaten Zhi Lian, hurriedly ordering, "Quick! What are you standing idle for? Seize Zhi Lian and take him back."

Zhi Lian was snapped back from anger and despair by this shout, pulling out the treasure map from his chest.

"I dare anyone to come over; once you approach, I will burn the treasure map."

As he spoke, he moved the hand holding the treasure map above the lantern.

"Zhi Lian, don’t be reckless. This thing is the master’s treasure. You must consider the consequences!"

Manager Qiu was scared into a cold sweat by Zhi Lian, halting the others who were about to act, not daring to move rashly.

"Haha! Consequences? What consequences could there be? It’s nothing but death. I haven’t wanted to live for a while; now that my mother has gone ahead, she is waiting for me on the Yellow Springs Road!"

Zhi Lian laughed skyward twice, the laughter filled with endless sarcasm and grief.

"Zhi Lian! You are still young! Don’t lose hope."

Manager Qiu wiped his face, utterly regretful, thinking he should never have brought Liu here.

He thought with Liu as leverage, Zhi Lian would submit obediently.

But unexpectedly, Liu had committed suicide, which undeniably enraged Zhi Lian.

Qu Huaiyun was impatient now, waiting for a while and seeing Manager Qiu still hadn’t brought Zhi Lian, he planned to intervene himself.

He put down the pen, a letter on the desk unfinished.

But he had no time to care now, what mattered most was the treasure map.

He originally wondered why Zhi Lian was so gentle and careful today, serving him comfortably.

Only later did he discover the key was missing.

He knew Zhi Lian must have stolen the key; since Zhi Lian would steal it, it indicated he knew where the treasure map was hidden.

He intended to write a letter to quickly send to the eldest son about what happened at Yi Mansion today; after all, he agreed to Prefect Liao’s request, and Prefect Liao promised him many benefits.

Still, he was uneasy internally, thus wanting to discuss it with his eldest son.

"Qu Clan Leader, aren’t you coming out quickly to see this official?"

At this moment, the doors of Qu Mansion swung open, Liao Cheng leading the government officers and archers stormed in.

Surprised by the sudden shout, Qu Huaiyun was taken aback.

This voice should belong to Liao Cheng! But in the middle of the night, why did Liao Cheng come to Qu Mansion?

Gu Chengyu sat in the room waiting, yet Ming Yan didn’t return, causing his anxiety to rise.

Could something have gone wrong with Zhi Lian? The more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

Thinking it over, he decided to change into a black robe and go out for a look to see what held Ming Yan up.

"Humph! That old cur Qu Huaiyun has long deserved a fate of being struck by lightning. Over the years, how many has he harmed? Even if I die today, I will not let Qu Huaiyun have it easy."

Zhi Lian had given up on making a deal with Gu Chengyu; since his mother had died, he couldn’t bear to live shamefully and might as well go to accompany her early in the underworld.

Yet, it would be good for the treasure map to end up in Gu Chengyu’s hands; he could still fulfill his promise then.

"Help! Come quickly! The treasure map is here, the treasure map is in my hand."

Zhi Lian’s sudden shout echoed in the silent night. He shouted with all his might, continuously calling.

"Zhi Lian, you’re insane, stop now! Don’t shout anymore."

Manager Qiu was half scared to death by Zhi Lian, thinking Zhi Lian had truly gone mad.

"Haha! Don’t move, if you move, the treasure map turns to ashes."

Holding the treasure map closer to the lantern, Manager Qiu was genuinely anxious to tears.

"You go call the master, we can’t handle this lunatic now."

Manager Qiu hurried to command the servants, truly out of options.

Gu Chengyu just stepped out of the room when he heard Zhi Lian’s cries, his heart sinking, realizing trouble had occurred.

He leaps quickly, rushing towards Zhi Lian’s direction.

Many were heading towards Zhi Lian, including those in black, Liao Cheng, and Qu Huaiyun.

Qu Huaiyun did not heed Liao Cheng, hearing Zhi Lian’s cries, he rushed towards Zhi Lian.

All parties converged where Zhi Lian was, Lu Chen hurriedly arrived at the scene.

With a few leaps, Gu Chengyu landed atop a tall tree above Zhi Lian.

Seeing Zhi Lian confronting Manager Qiu below, with a woman’s body laying on the ground nearby, he knew there was trouble.