strictlysupreme Chapter 244 The Mad Couple 8
Chapter 244 The Mad Couple 8
As Wu Wanqing spoke, tears welled in her eyes, and her voice carried a hint of accusation:
"Father, do you know? In those years, Mother and I couldn't even afford a full meal, and we didn't even have a warm coat in the winter. Mother worked day and night to raise me, and eventually fell ill from exhaustion. Before she died, she held my hand and told me to find you so you could take good care of me. But now, you treat me like this for a country girl? How can you face my mother? How can you face me?"
When Wu Daniu heard Wu Wanqing mention the past, his expression immediately became complicated.
He was silent for a moment, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes, his voice tinged with weariness:
"Wanqing, I know I wronged you and your mother back then. Over the years, I've been trying my best to make it up to you. But you can't let Mumu run wild just because of the hardships of the past!"
Upon hearing this, a flash of resentment crossed Wu Wanqing's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She lowered her head, her voice tinged with grievance: "Father, I know you love me, but Mumu is my daughter, and I can't watch her suffer. That Ji Xiaosong is clearly here to cause trouble, how can you treat Mumu like this for her sake?"
"Otherwise, what else do you want?"
Wu Daniu was annoyed by his daughter and granddaughter's repeated stubbornness.
When Wu Wanqing heard Wu Daniu's question, a fierce glint flashed in her eyes.
She raised her head, her voice resolute: "Father, since you refuse to stand up for Mumu, then don't blame me for being ruthless. That Ji Xiaosong is just a country bumpkin; no one will care if she dies. Once she's dead, no one will be able to gossip about Mumu and Li Zhixiao anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Daniu's face darkened immediately, and his tone was filled with anger:
"Wanqing, have you gone mad? You actually want to kill someone to cover your tracks? Do you have no respect for the law?"
Wu Daniu killed many people during his military campaigns, but now that he has finally risen from a poor village boy to where he is today, he has to be cautious.
He has always placed great importance on the education of his descendants, in particular.
I never imagined that my children would be so troublesome, one after another!
Wu Wanqing sneered, her tone laced with sarcasm: "The law? Father, don't forget, you are a first-rank general. Who in this capital dares to talk to you about the law? As long as you nod, Ji Xiaosong's death is nothing but a trivial matter."
Wu Daniu was trembling with anger. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice carrying a hint of authority:
"Outrageous! I, Wu Daniu, have always acted with integrity and uprightness. How could I do such a despicable thing? Wanqing, you have disappointed me greatly!"
Wu Chufeng stood aside, watching all this with a cold eye, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
He suddenly spoke up, "Father, don't be angry. Eldest sister is just worried about Mumu and acted rashly. However, Wu Wanqing, your idea is quite interesting. Killing Ji Xiaosong would indeed solve everything. But don't forget, Ji Xiaosong just caused a scene in front of the General's Mansion. Now everyone outside knows she's here. If she suddenly dies, what do you think people outside will think?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wanqing's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.
She looked coldly at Wu Chufeng, her tone tinged with disdain: "Wu Chufeng, stop with your sarcastic remarks! Ji Xiaosong is just a country bumpkin; no one will care if she dies. Even if outsiders find out, so what? Who dares to oppose our General's Mansion?"
Wu Chufeng shrugged, his tone relaxed: "You're right. Our General's Mansion wields immense power, and indeed, no one dares to oppose us. However, don't forget, Ji Xiaosong came with Li Zhixiao's contract. It's uncertain whether anyone else knows about it. If she dies, who knows where the contract will end up? What if someone takes the contract to file a complaint with the Emperor? What do you think the Emperor will think?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wanqing's face turned ashen.
She bit her lip, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She said coldly, "Wu Chufeng, stop spreading alarmist rumors! That contract is a fake; who would believe it?"
Wu Chufeng smiled, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "You're right. That contract is indeed fake, but outsiders don't know that. What if someone takes the contract to the emperor and files a complaint? If the emperor sends people to investigate, do you think our General's Mansion can withstand it?"
Wu Wanqing was speechless at Wu Chufeng's words, and her face immediately turned ugly.
She bit her lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She whispered, "Wu Chufeng, stop causing trouble! Father, don't listen to his nonsense!"
Just as Wu Wanqing and Wu Chufeng were arguing, Ji Xiaosong suddenly coughed softly. The sound was not loud, but it was enough to draw everyone's attention to her.
She raised her head, her eyes filled with a hint of grievance and helplessness, and said softly, "General, have you forgotten that I, this 'country girl,' am still here?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Wu Daniu, Wu Wanqing, and Wu Chufeng were all stunned for a moment, then realized that their argument had completely ignored Ji Xiaosong's presence.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Wu Daniu's face, and he quickly said, "Miss Ji, we apologize for our rudeness."
Ji Xiaosong smiled slightly, her tone calm yet carrying a hint of coldness:
“General, there’s no need to apologize. I’m just a country girl, and I’m really not worth your trouble. However, I’ve seen things very clearly today. Lee Ji-hyo was beaten half to death, which can be considered as paying the price for his past actions. Although I’m resentful, I don’t want to pursue this any further.”
She paused, her gaze sweeping over Wu Wanqing and Wu Chufeng, before continuing, "However, there is one thing I must mention. When Li Zhixiao married into my family, my father sponsored him with one hundred taels of silver to take the imperial examination. Now he has broken his promise and caused my family to be ruined. I demand that one hundred taels of silver be returned tenfold."
Upon hearing this, Wu Wanqing's expression changed instantly, and her voice became sharp:
"Ten times? Are you crazy? A thousand taels of silver? You, a country bumpkin, don't even deserve it!"
Ji Xiaosong raised her head, looking directly at Wu Wanqing, her tone tinged with coldness:
“This hundred taels of silver is my father’s hard-earned money. Li Zhixiao betrayed his promise and caused my family to be ruined. This thousand taels of silver is just interest. If Madam Wu feels it is unreasonable, I don’t mind going to the government to seek justice.”
Wu Wanqing was speechless at Ji Xiaosong's words. She said coldly, "Ji Xiaosong, don't push your luck! A thousand taels of silver, what makes you think you deserve it?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Daniu's face darkened, and his tone carried a hint of authority:
"Wanqing, shut up! Miss Ji's request is perfectly reasonable, stop making trouble here!"
Having watched the show long enough, Ji Xiaosong asked bluntly, "Who gave this thousand taels—Li Zhixiao or you?"