0p0 Chapter 175 A Series of Blows Leads to Unexpected Miscarriage and Imprisonment! (3)
Chapter 175 A Series of Blows Leads to Unexpected Miscarriage and Imprisonment! (3)
Looking at the eldest son of the Mei family covered in blood on the bed, Liu Xuan's face was full of worry. How was he going to explain this to the Mei family? What would happen if the Mei family found out about this?
The two of them didn't want to think about it, but they had no choice but to face it all!
If they find Liu Xu, they will inevitably have to take her life themselves to appease the Pingmei family's anger. However, if they cannot find Liu Xu...
At this moment, both Liu Xuan and his wife were filled with unease. They both understood that things had really gotten out of hand!
No, they have to find a way! Even if they can't find the willow catkins, they have to quell this matter.
Madam Liu paced anxiously, racking her brains for an answer. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck her. She looked at Liu Xuan and whispered, "Master, Young Master Mei's body cannot remain in the Liu residence!"
Liu Xuan was a smart man, and he immediately understood what Madam Liu meant. "Yes, they can't stay in the Liu residence!"
They knew in their hearts that finding Liu Xu was probably a long shot. Even if they found Liu Xu and killed her with their own hands, it might not be enough to quell the anger of the Mei family. Young Master Mei was the son of the Mei family patriarch's first wife. According to the Mei family's rules, he was supposed to take over the Mei family's business in the future. Now, however, he had died in their Liu family mansion. No matter who the murderer was, the Liu family would probably be implicated!
The Liu family had finally managed to form a marriage alliance with the Mei family, and their next step was to seek the Mei family's support. But with this incident, their previous plans are likely to fall through!
Perhaps, not only will our scheme fail, but if we truly anger the Mei family, we might face their furious retaliation!
This... this is something the Liu family can't afford!
Perhaps, separating the death of the eldest son of the Mei family from the Liu family could break this deadlock!
Both of them were thinking the same thing. They realized that Fusheng could not be allowed to live. For the sake of the Liu family, Fusheng had to die!
A sinister glint flashed in Liu Xuan's sharp eyes as he swept his gaze over Fu Sheng, who was trembling inside the room. A murderous intent emanated from him. "Guards!"
Liu Xuan gave the order, but before anyone could obey, a woman's voice came from outside. Liu Xuan and his wife were both startled and thought something was wrong, but they were too late to stop the woman from entering the house.
"What happened?" Mei Yingxue and Liu Zhan rushed over after hearing the commotion. Upon reaching the door and seeing the person on the bed, they froze, their faces turning deathly pale. "Big brother..."
What she saw before her eyes struck Mei Yingxue like a thunderbolt; she could hardly believe her eyes. Her elder brother… how could this be? Just a moment ago, he was perfectly fine, why… why is he like this now…?
"Big brother...big brother...how could this be..." Mei Yingxue rushed forward, but the blood all over the bed and the mangled corpse made her stop in her tracks. Her chest churned, and she couldn't hold back the surging tide. She bent over and started dry heaving.
Madam Liu was initially worried that Mei Yingxue's appearance would ruin everything, but seeing Mei Yingxue's reaction, the experienced woman frowned as if pondering something. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she hurriedly tugged at Liu Zhan, who was following closely behind Mei Yingxue, "When did you and Yingxue consummate your marriage?"
During those days, Mei Yingxue stayed at the Liu family's house and was inseparable from Liu Zhan. Could it be...?
Liu Zhan frowned, puzzled as to why his mother asked such a question, but still answered, "More than two months ago... Mother, what exactly happened?"
Liu Zhan glanced at Young Master Mei on the bed, also wanting to find out the ins and outs of the matter. He wasn't stupid; the death of Young Master Mei in the Liu family—how could he not know what that meant?
Fate had truly played a cruel joke on him. He had finally managed to marry Mei Yingxue and was about to gain the support of the Mei family, but now... he could almost see that his future was bleak. Thinking of this, Liu Zhan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists in resentment. At this moment, he didn't even care about his wife's difficult dry heaving.
But Madam Liu seemed to remember something, and carefully helped Mei Yingxue up, saying, "Someone, quickly go and fetch a doctor..."
"Who...who killed you!" Mei Yingxue murmured, completely overwhelmed by shock and grief. In the end, she could not bear the heavy blow and fainted.
Madam Liu was startled. "Yingxue... Zhan'er, quick, quickly carry your wife back to the house, and be very careful!"
As Liu Zhan pondered how to resolve the current predicament, a sense of impatience arose within him regarding Mei Yingxue's fainting. He wondered if Mei Yingxue, this pawn, would still be of any use in the future.
"Ah..." Madam Liu suddenly cried out, her gaze falling on Mei Yingxue's dress. The slight joy on her face froze instantly, replaced by anxiety and panic. "Blood, quick, call a doctor..."
Following Madam Liu's gaze, Liu Zhan and Liu Xuan instantly understood. The blood was spreading beneath Mei Yingxue and was expanding. Mei Yingxue... was pregnant!
Liu Zhan's mind went blank for a moment, but when he came to his senses, he immediately picked Mei Yingxue up in his arms. In his heart, he kept shouting, "She must not be hurt! This child must be saved!"
Liu Xuan, Madam Liu, and Liu Zhan all knew that Mei Yingxue's pregnancy was not only a joyous occasion for the Liu family, but also a way to resolve their current predicament. Mei Yingxue had already married into the Liu family, and with the child, she was determined to stand on their side. Therefore, the child was even more important at this moment.
Liu Zhan carried the unconscious Mei Yingxue out of the room in a hurry. Liu Xuan and Madam Liu were about to follow, but when they thought of the body of the young master Mei in the room, they had no choice but to stay. The two looked at each other and exchanged a knowing glance, both having made their decision.
That Fusheng...
Liu Xuan scanned the room, his already grim face darkening further, a hint of panic in his eyes. "Where's Fusheng? Where's Young Master Mei's servant?"
He was just in the room a moment ago, how could he have disappeared in the blink of an eye!
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Madam Liu's eyes sharpened. "Quick, go after him! We absolutely cannot let him get away! Chase him towards Jicheng..."
It must have been the chaos here that allowed Fusheng to escape. Fusheng is a servant of the Mei family. What does his escape mean? It means he's going back to the Mei family to report the news!
The male servants outside the mansion obeyed the order and immediately chased after them, leaving the maids standing outside the door, each with a face full of terror. Madam Liu glanced at the maids and said sternly, "No one is allowed to say a word about what happened today. If outsiders ask, you can only say that the eldest young master of the Mei family left after the newlyweds had completed their wedding ceremony. As for what happened afterward, you know nothing. Do you understand?"