I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 166 Destroy Taowu

Upon seeing that it was the young master of the Zhao family who had come, Zhu Wencai's heart skipped a beat, and he had no choice but to respectfully clasp his hands in greeting: "Miss, it is said that one should not bring misfortune upon one's own family. Even if Miss Ye is unjust, we cannot make things difficult for her friends. Wouldn't that be putting His Highness in an unjust position?"

Zhu Ran chimed in, "Miss, General Zhu is right. Our Highness is the dignified ruler of Yuezhou. If he were to kill Miss Ye's friends and family just because she broke off the engagement, it would undoubtedly become a laughingstock to the world."

Zhao Yingying now wishes her cousin and that little slut would never see each other again.

“It is precisely because of my cousin’s noble status that no one is allowed to disrespect him like this,” Zhao Yingying said righteously. “If he is not severely punished, everyone will be able to make fun of the Yongning Prince’s Mansion in the future.”

Having said that, he immediately ordered the guards behind him, "What are you all standing there for? Go and bring them all out and take them to the execution ground to be executed by slow slicing. Especially that woman surnamed Chu. I heard that she is very close to that little bitch from the Ye family. I want to personally cut her into a thousand pieces."

"Let's see who dares."

Zhu Wencai's eyes flashed with anger, and he immediately drew his sword to stop everyone.

The reason why Miss Ye left still needs to be investigated. Furthermore, Chu Yin had finally escaped the Qi family's clutches, and now she was losing her life for no reason because of Miss Ye. It was truly a great injustice.

He is the kind of person who can't stand seeing people with bad luck being bullied.

“Miss, Miss Yin and her child are already pitiful, living as a widow and orphan. Why take your anger out on this poor mother and daughter?” Zhu Wencai continued to earnestly advise, “Please think it over, Miss. No one can make decisions for His Highness.”

Zhao Yingying was furious at his disobedient behavior and shouted, "Zhu Wencai, how dare you disobey me? If you don't back down, believe me, I'll kill you first!"

"If Miss Ye wishes to kill me, I will have no complaints," Zhu Wencai replied without changing his expression. "But before His Highness awakens, I will not allow anyone to harm Miss Ye's friends and family without authorization."

"Fine, you bastard, do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?" Zhao Yingying angrily snatched a knife and slashed at Zhu Wencai.

Just as the sharp blade was about to strike Zhu Wencai's head, a sharp shout suddenly rang out.

"stop."

Everyone looked over at the sound and saw Consort Zhang being helped down from the carriage by Mu Qingqing.

Fu Yunni ran ahead, angrily rushing forward and shouting at Zhao Yingying, "Who gave my cousin such power? Do you know who this person in front of you is? He's someone who's been through thick and thin with my brother. You think you can kill him with just a word?"

“Ani, I’m standing up for your older brother,” Zhao Yingying explained.

"Stop your hypocritical kindness." Fu Yunni pushed her away abruptly: "My mother and I haven't said anything about my brother and sister-in-law's affairs, so it's none of your business to interfere."

"You, you actually called me an outsider?" Zhao Yingying was furious. She looked at her aunt who had stepped forward and said sadly, "Aunt, listen carefully to what A-Ni is saying?"

"Cousin, my cousin's life is hanging in the balance right now, so please don't make things worse."

Mu Qingqing rebuked her, "Cousin, you keep saying you care about Cousin, but in what way do you compare to Sister Wan? Sister Wan only thinks about Cousin's safety in everything. Cousin, look at what you do all day long. No wonder Cousin doesn't like you."

Zhao Yingying blushed with embarrassment as she was rebuked: "Who gave you the right to speak here?"

Consort Zhang's face darkened upon hearing this: "What, has your Zhao family become so arrogant that you no longer respect my Zhang family's daughters?"

Seeing her aunt's anger, Zhao Yingying quickly shook her head, "Aunt, that's not what I meant."

Secretly rolling her eyes at Mu Qingqing, Zhao Yingying quickly explained, "My cousin Mu is usually close to that girl from the Ye family. I'm worried she's been misled by Miss Ye. Aunt, think about it carefully. If Miss Ye were really as good as my cousin says, why would she abandon my cousin at this crucial moment?" "Sister-in-law must have her reasons," Fu Yunni glared fiercely at Zhao Yingying, her eyes wide. "I won't allow you to speak ill of her behind her back."

Consort Zhang was worried about her son and had no time to comment on the matter.

Picking up her daughter, Consort Zhang instructed Mu Qingqing, "Our Yongning Prince's Mansion has never done anything unjust. No matter why your sister-in-law left, we will never implicate her family. You go with Zhu Wencai to bring Taowu's family back."

"Yes."

Mu Qingqing curtsied and then led Zhu Wencai and Zhu Ran to the prison.

Upon arriving at the prison and seeing that everyone was unharmed, Mu Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. She first thanked Zhu Ran, saying, "Thank you, Magistrate, for taking care of everyone."

Zhu Ran smiled and shook his head: "It is my duty, Miss Mu, you need not be so polite."

Immediately, she ordered people to release Chu Yin, Mama Yan, Tao Anran, and the others. Mu Qingqing stepped forward, picked up Qi Shuangshuang, and helped Chu Yin as they walked out, anxiously asking, "Sister Yin, do you know why Sister Wan left without saying goodbye?"

Although Chu Yin dared not be certain of her guess, based on her understanding of Wanwan, she could roughly guess the reason.

“On the day of the betrothal a few days ago, I heard that someone from the Rongguo Duke’s Mansion delivered a letter from the Duchess, and then I learned that His Highness was about to go to Lin’an alone.” Chu Yin speculated, “I’m afraid Wanwan is worried about the Duchess and doesn’t want His Highness to go and take the risk.”

Zhu Wencai was somewhat puzzled: "Even if Miss Ye is worried about my prince, what can she do when she goes back?"

Thinking of how resolute Miss Ye was towards His Highness in Huizhou, Zhu Wencai sighed: "These suspicions alone will not be enough to dispel His Highness's doubts."

Mu Qingqing knew what kind of life Wan-jie lived in the Rongguo Duke's Mansion. She had escaped from Lin'an with great difficulty. If she hadn't been forced to, why would she have chosen to go back into the fire?

"Empress Dowager Gu has never liked my cousin. If she finds out that Sister Wan intends to marry into the Yongning Prince's Mansion, she will not tolerate her. I urge you all to come back to Taowu with me immediately and persuade my cousin and my aunt to rescue Sister Wan," Mu Qingqing said with pleading eyes.

"My little master is by no means a coward who fears death."

Tao Anran also said, "The situation in Baixiang County was so critical that day, yet she led a mere few hundred people to Baixiang County to resist the pirates. How could such a person be as heartless and ungrateful as Miss Zhao described?"

With tears in her eyes, Madam Yan looked at Mu Qingqing and Zhu Wencai and pleaded, choking back sobs, "My young lady is not close to her husband, and the Rongguo Duke's Mansion has been scheming against her in every way. Now she can only rely on Prince Yongning. I beg General Zhu and Miss Mu to find a way to save her."

"Don't worry, Mother Yan, I will definitely make sure nothing happens to Sister Wan," Mu Qingqing said softly before leading everyone out of the prison and hurrying towards Peach Blossom Village.

Dusk fell
After Yan Jin and Yu Bai led the people to tidy up and decorate, Taowu became lively again. Bright lights illuminated the entire courtyard, which was still as tranquil and pleasant as ever.

When Fu Mingchi woke up, he looked at everything in the room, which felt familiar yet strange.

Even though I wanted to forget that person, her image kept lingering in the depths of my mind, refusing to leave.

She said she only got close to him to get revenge, but during the days they spent together, he could clearly feel the sincerity and love in her eyes.

"Fu Mingchi, I want to be with you day and night."

Recalling those touching words, Fu Mingchi felt a pang of pain in his heart, and his eyes suddenly filled with hatred.

Clenching his fists tightly, he stood by the bed for a long time before suddenly ordering Yan Jin and Yu Bai, who were guarding the door, "Dismantle Peach Grove and set off back to Yuezhou."