bookcurios Chapter 280: Killing relatives for justice
Chapter 280: Killing relatives for justice
Ru Yue straightened her back, her eyes as sharp as torches, and stared directly at Marquis Wu'an without flinching.
She thought to herself that she must witness with her own eyes what decision Marquis Wu'an would make at this critical moment that concerned right and wrong.
This not only concerns the future direction of Chu Ning'an's life, but is also the most direct test of a person's character and moral bottom line.
In Ruyue's view, people are bound to make mistakes and have various weaknesses in human nature. These are all understandable. After all, no one can be perfect. The saying "a flaw does not outweigh the merit" is true.
However, if one loses their conscience in the face of fundamental questions like right and wrong, good and evil, then that is an absolutely unforgivable sin. And she would never associate with someone who has no moral principles.
While Ru Yue was looking at Wu An Hou, Wu An Hou was also staring at the stunningly beautiful girl in front of him.
Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and the bright red cinnabar mole between her eyebrows was like a blooming datura flower, exuding a seductive and charming aura.
He couldn't help but think that if he had ever seen a woman like this before, she would definitely be unforgettable. However, when he met those eyes that were as bright as the stars, he felt an indescribable sense of familiarity.
For some reason, a strong intuition suddenly surged in Wu'an Hou's heart - there must be more entanglements between him and her.
Marquis Wu'an waved his arm, signaling all the guards, slaves and servants in the mansion to retreat.
Then, he glanced coldly at his family members standing behind him with an expressionless face.
Marquis Wu'an actually knew very well about their respective personalities and backgrounds.
If he hadn't had some unfulfilled wishes in his heart, he would have probably abandoned this group of people long ago.
Unfortunately, the time is not yet ripe, so he has to be patient for the time being.
His eyes fell on Ru Yue, but the words he spoke were directed to Feng Ying. His voice was low and serious: "I want to know the details of this matter from beginning to end. Please tell me clearly."
Fengying nodded without hesitation, took a deep breath, and began to narrate the entire experience of the two of them entering the Marquis' Mansion for medical treatment.
From how she initially received the invitation, to what she saw and heard after entering the Marquis' Mansion, to her contacts and exchanges with relevant people, every detail was clearly described by her.
When talking about the key points, Fengying deliberately emphasized his tone to emphasize the importance.
Finally, Feng Ying said solemnly, "Every word I say is true. If there is even a single lie here that wrongs the Marquis's family, may the heavens send down thunder to strike me to death. I will not rest in peace even after death, but will be condemned to eternal damnation!"
After saying this, she suddenly turned her head and shot a provocative look at Madam Wei Er. She asked loudly, "Madam Wei Er, do you have the courage to swear such a poisonous oath like me to prove your innocence?"
Fengying's oath sounded bloody and cruel, but his firm tone left no room for doubt.
After hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but believe Fengying's words about 70%.
Facing Fengying's questioning, Madam Wei Er's face turned pale and blue, her lips trembled slightly, and she couldn't utter a word for a long time.
After a long while, she managed to squeeze out a few words from between her teeth: "I am a noble lady, how can I be on the same level as someone of your low status."
Although she said this, her flickering eyes and somewhat flustered expression had already betrayed her inner anxiety.
Marquis Wu'an slowly glanced at his family members with an expressionless face, his eyes as cold as ice, as if these people in front of him had nothing to do with him.
He curled his lips slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer, and then he was too lazy to look at them again, and directly called out to the butler loudly.
The butler came trotting over and stood respectfully in front of Marquis Wu'an, with his head lowered waiting for orders.
Marquis Wu'an said in a deep and dignified voice, "From today on, the management of the entire Marquisate will be in your hands! From now on, no matter who in the family needs to use money, they must strictly follow the established spending standards of the Marquisate, without the slightest deviation. If there is any problem with any of the money, you will pay for it with your life! Also, if any of the masters in the courtyard dare to disobey the rules, they will be asked to move out of the Marquisate immediately, no room for negotiation!"
Wu Anhou's words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding among the women in the mansion.
Everyone was dumbfounded, their mouths wide open with shock, especially the ladies who were usually pampered and used to spending money lavishly, their faces pale and their hearts trembled with fear.
At this moment, Madam Wei finally couldn't contain her inner anger anymore. She pointed a trembling finger at Marquis Wu'an, her face flushed crimson, and shouted, "Tingqian, what do you mean by this? Do you think I, as a mother, haven't properly disciplined my younger generation?"
Faced with Madam Wei's questioning, Marquis Wu'an remained unmoved. He simply asked calmly, "Mother, do you think what my second brother and sister-in-law did today was appropriate?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei was speechless for a moment and hesitated for a long time but couldn't make any clear explanation.
After a long while, she finally argued, "She...she...she just loves her daughter too much. After all, we are all family. As her brother, can't you be more generous and forgive her this time?"
Ru Yue and Feng Ying on the side couldn't help but look at each other.
A hint of contempt flashed in the eyes of the two people at the same time, and they felt extremely disgusted and disgusted with the behavior of Madam Wei favoring the second wife.
I just feel that this old lady can't tell right from wrong, black from white, which is really disgusting.
There was an undisguised sarcasm on Marquis Wu'an's face, and he stared coldly at his mother, a woman from a prominent family and a noble lady.
I thought to myself: Is this my mother? She seems noble and elegant, but in reality, she is just a person who bullies others by relying on her power.
Wu Anhou's face was as gloomy as water, and he pursed his lips tightly. After a moment of silence, he finally couldn't help but speak: "I'm afraid mother has long forgotten the family precepts of father!"
These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the originally quiet hall.
Everyone present was horrified, especially the old lady, who was shaking with anger.
In front of so many younger generations in the family, especially with two outsiders present, she felt completely humiliated and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
After a long while, the old lady finally recovered her breath. With a face full of anger, she stretched out her finger, pointed it directly at the nose of the Marquis of Wu'an, and cursed in a rage: "You...you...you disobedient and unfilial son! Cough cough cough..."
Because she was too excited, she suddenly started coughing violently, and the cough seemed to shake out her heart and lungs.
Immediately afterwards, the old lady felt that she could not breathe, her body swayed, and she fainted.
This sudden change left everyone dumbfounded, and for a moment no one knew what to do.
Ru Yue, who had been standing silently by, sprang into action. She quickly pulled out several slender silver needles from her sleeves and, before anyone could stop her, inserted them precisely into the acupuncture points on the old woman's body.
As the two silver needles entered her body, the old lady's body trembled slightly for a few times, but soon calmed down.
Ru Yue, while administering acupuncture, sarcastically said, "You didn't seem to feel the slightest bit uncomfortable when you were bullying others just now, and now you can't stand hearing just two words of truth? Your Majesty, don't worry, she's fine!"
Ru Yue stared at Wu An Hou quietly, with a thoughtful glint in her eyes.
She witnessed with her own eyes that Marquis Wu'an was not afraid to make his family scandal public and handled affairs with fairness and impartiality.
This series of actions made Ru Yue's original idea deep in her heart even more firm - Chu Ning'an's murder had absolutely nothing to do with Marquis Wu'an!
After sending away those involved, Marquis Wu'an slowly turned around, his eyes landing on Ru Yue, and he asked softly, "Are you satisfied with this outcome?"
Ru Yue hesitated for a moment, as if choosing her words.
She raised her head slightly, a mysterious and profound smile on her face, and said slowly, "My Lord, I can only say that you should focus on doing good deeds and not worry about the future. The fairness and justice you have demonstrated today will surely bring you unexpected rewards in the future."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Wu'an was stunned, frowned slightly, and fell into deep thought.
He always felt that Ru Yue's words had a deeper meaning, as if they contained some important information or hints.
However, no matter how hard he racked his brains to speculate, he could not find any conclusive evidence to prove his guess.