HLnovel Chapter 224: The Reborn Alliance Surfaces
Chapter 224: The Reborn Alliance Surfaces
The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion was dead silent for two days, and only on the third day did some movement appear.
The old Duke and the Lady Dowager struggled to get up and summoned all the masters of the Shi family to the outer study, Hanxu Hall.
No matter who are injured or recuperating, as long as they are still alive, they will be carried here.
Shi Yao was able to meet Shi Mingkui for the first time after the incident that day.
Shi Mingkui's face was as pale as gold paper, his expression was gloomy, and there were two big black bags under his eyes. He had completely lost his former spirit. His whole body was shrouded in an lingering haze and a murderous aura that told people to stay away from him.
Not much different from him is Shi Minghui.
The two brothers lay side by side on two soft couches, and they could be described as two brothers in distress.
On the other hand, Shi Mingwei, who was also beaten and was only breathing his last, looked much better than the other two.
The third brother Shi Mingzhen and the fifth brother Shi Mingying were also beaten with a stick. However, they were strong and could still walk, but they could not stand for long. They lay on the couch side by side with Shi Mingwei.
Among the female family members, Gong Xuan was also carried in.
This was Shi Mingkui's last child, and Rong would not allow the fetus in her belly to have any mishaps, so she begged the lady not to let Gong Xuan come, but the old Duke personally said, "Gong must come."
Rong had no choice but to ask the lady to reward Gong Xuan with a soft couch to lie on.
In this way, all the Shi family members were present.
In addition, the yard was full of slaves, many of whom were tied up like dumplings with their mouths gagged.
For a moment, everyone inside and outside the hall was silent, and no one dared to make a sound.
Nanny Tang and the head butler closed the door and stood guard at the door, one on each side, to ensure that no one would eavesdrop on what was said in the hall.
After a while, the old Duke spoke in the dead silence: "The emperor was very gracious and did not pursue the matter on the birthday because of our ancestors' meritorious service, but we ourselves cannot help but pursue it.
An explanation must be given to the Fourth Prince, the Emperor, and Concubine Ning on this matter!
Shi Mingzhen, Shi Mingying, you two are two of the masterminds, are you dissatisfied with the emperor's handling of the matter?"
Shi Mingzhen and Shi Mingying said in unison: "My grandson is not dissatisfied!"
The old Duke asked again: "Tao, Qi, do you two have any objections?"
Tao Ziyi and Qi Wan stepped forward, knelt down and said in shame: "Grandson's wife dare not have any objection!"
Tao Ziyi was pregnant, so the old Duke asked them to stand up and leave, and then said, "Shi Mingkui, you should submit a letter of apology, resign from your post and return home to reflect on yourself."
Shi Mingkui closed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice like a broken gong: "Yes, grandson will submit the memorial today."
All ambitions, all the success in life, all the high spirits, all the elegance and grace, were all shattered at this moment.
His life is over!
Gong Xuan sobbed softly, wishing she could burst into tears.
The old Duke said coldly: "Gong, you plotted to murder my aunt and schemed against the Fourth Prince. Do you admit it or not?"
Gong Xuan didn't want to admit it, but the old Duke and the old lady had already seen through the truth. What if she didn't admit it? How could she shut up Shi Yao and those servants?
"The granddaughter-in-law was confused for a moment, and she pleaded guilty."
The old Duke said, "Just admit it. You have evil intentions and vicious means. Give birth to the child properly. After the birth, you can ask to leave the family or live in the family temple. It's up to you."
Gong Xuan was horrified and cried in panic, "No! Old Master, I can't go, I can't go! I'm not the mastermind. The masterminds are the Master, the Madam, and Zhuzhu. I was just following their orders! Please, Old Master, please understand me. Please, Old Master, please have mercy on me!"
She wanted to crawl forward and kowtow to beg for mercy, but Rong came over and held her shoulders, winking at her and soothing her, "Don't disturb the fetus."
Gong Xuan burst into tears and grabbed Rong's wrist: "Mother-in-law, save me!"
Rong was very disappointed with his friend.
If Gong had not been pregnant with her eldest son's last child, she would have divorced her long ago!
This bitch!
Instead of being a good person, he has to be sneaky and become a lackey for the eldest son's family!
She had not yet had the chance to settle accounts with Gong Xuan for her harsh treatment of her eldest grandson.
Rong even thought that if Shi Yao had not returned to Beijing, if Gong Xuan had not obeyed the eldest son's orders, perhaps Mingkui would not have suffered such a disaster and become a eunuch, ruining his future.
From now on, how can her son have the face to go out?
This is her most outstanding son!
That cut of the scissors not only ended Shi Mingkui's future, but also the future of the third room.
With hatred and resentment, Rong burst into tears again.
When the people in the eldest house heard Gong Xuan putting the blame on them and even on Shi Mingzhu, they could not help but grit their teeth in hatred.
Zheng thought silently, this vicious woman, it was obviously Shi Yao who offended her, and she wanted to take revenge on Shi Yao, so she hurriedly took on this task.
What does it have to do with the eldest son’s family?
What does it have to do with Zhuzhu?
Cry, cry, cry, it would be best if the child died of tears!
The old Duke said coldly, "Gong, crying is useless, you have done it, and our Shi family cannot afford a daughter-in-law like you.
I have made up my mind on this matter. If you have any objections, please ask your parents to come and discuss it with me. However, even if your parents come, I will still say the same thing. "
Gong Xuan was horrified, knowing that what she said just now had offended the eldest house, so she dared not say anything more, and pointed at Shi Yao and shouted, "Old Master, it's Shi Yao, she deserves it!
I agreed to set up the trap to harm her for the sake of the entire Shi family. If you don’t believe me, just ask my eldest sister-in-law, the second sister-in-law, the third sister-in-law, and ask Shi Yao; they all know!
In the future, Shi Yao will compete with Zhu Zhu for her husband, and will instigate the new emperor to exterminate all nine clans of the Shi family! And the Fourth Prince, yes, yes, it was the Fourth Prince who issued the order to kill the entire Shi family—ah!"
The Shi family members in the hall all changed their expressions. The Duke of Zhenguo no longer cared about anything else and slapped Gong: "Shut up!"
Rong was so frightened that her face turned pale. She felt sorry for her unborn grandson and was annoyed at Gong Xuan for speaking without restraint. She quickly covered her mouth and scolded:
"Shut your mouth! Do you want to die?"
If Gong Xuan wants to die, then let her die, but don’t drag down her little grandson or the entire Shi family.
Shi Mingkui looked sickly, raised his head and scolded: "Gong, are you crazy?"
The old duke and the old lady looked gloomy.
Duke Zhenguo and Zheng fell to their knees, trembling all over.
The third brother Shi Mingzhen and the fifth brother Shi Mingying also knelt down.
Shi Mingkui covered his face with his hands.
Fu Nanjun saw that something was wrong and knelt down quickly.
Le Anning and others knelt down as well.
Shi Yao looked around and scratched her head, thinking that she was too conspicuous, so she quietly knelt behind her sister-in-law - if a fight broke out later, she hoped that Fu Nanjun's status as the eldest sister-in-law would protect her.
In the lobby, there were only three people standing: the Third Master, Rong, Shi Mingmo, and Shi Mingchen. They looked like fools and knew nothing.
Shi Mingchen asked in shock and confusion: "Grandfather, what happened? What are they talking about?"
Shi Yao gave him a thumbs up!
Well done to Brother Qi, you finally got the chance to grab the microphone!
This was probably one of the most glorious moments in Shi Mingchen's life. The last time was when Xie Qingdai broke off the engagement.
Shi Mingmo looked at Wang Fan, then at the people in the eldest house, and murmured, "Is this the secret you are hiding?
His mind raced, he shuddered, his hair stood on end. He grabbed Wang Fan's arm and asked in shock, "Wang Fan, why did you take in so many maids for me? What's your conspiracy?"