lcionline Chapter 279 Tooth for Tooth
Chapter 279 Tooth for Tooth
Madam Wen's expression changed drastically. She didn't know where she got the strength, but she pushed Lin Mama aside and walked out.
At this moment, she was only thinking about Wen Yitong and didn't care at all what trap Wen Shuyao had set for her.
In fact, the moment she decided to rescue Wen Yitong, she put her own life and death out of her mind.
Lin Mama had been with her for many years, and with just a glance, she could see her resoluteness. Between Madam Wen and Wen Yitong, Lin Mama had already made her choice.
"Madam!" Granny Lin grabbed Madam Wen's hand. "You must think this over! Don't forget, the Imperial Concubine is still in the palace!"
Consort Zhang was highly favored, and with this trump card, she might be able to save Wen Yitong's life.
Upon hearing this, Madam Wen slowed her pace.
However, the moment Madam Wen saw Wen Shuyao enter the door, her expression froze.
She saw Xie Jinghan beside Wen Shuyao, and even more so, she saw the dark mass of Imperial Guards behind Wen Shuyao.
Among the imperial guards, she spotted a familiar figure—Ruyi!
The Ruyi fell into Wen Shuyao's hands!
Lady Wen was extremely anxious, but just then, Duke Wen, who had received the news, rushed over and said with a fawning smile, "Why are Your Highness and Princess here? You didn't even tell us beforehand!"
Duke Wen was extremely guilty, but he pretended to know nothing.
He even winked at Madam Wen, trying to get her to join him in the charade.
In his view, since Prince Xin was dead, these secrets would naturally not be revealed to anyone, and the Duke of Wen's mansion would remain the same.
Madam Wen originally thought so too, but everything changed after receiving the letter written by Wen Shuyao herself.
Madam Wen knew that Wen Shuyao had come today to avenge Chu Wanqing.
That foolish woman, Chu Wanqing, actually gave birth to a good daughter.
Madam Wen thought bitterly, but still took a few steps forward and bowed to Wen Shuyao.
She tried to see through Wen Shuyao's intentions, but Wen Shuyao's beautiful phoenix eyes remained calm, as if the letter had not come from her own hand.
The calmer Wen Shuyao appeared, the more anxious Madam Wen became.
—She had no idea what Wen Shuyao really wanted!
If Duke Wen hadn't been there, she would have wanted to grab Wen Shuyao immediately, grab her shoulders, and demand, "What exactly do you want?"
The thought grew stronger in her mind. She stared intently at Wen Shuyao, not even noticing the hint of a cough from the Duke of Wen. Finally, Lin Mama nu nudged her waist: "Madam, the master is looking at you."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wen lowered her head respectfully, but her tightly clenched hands betrayed her true feelings.
Her only daughter fell into Wen Shuyao's hands, her fate unknown, and there was also the blood feud between her and Wen Shuyao for the murder of her mother.
She couldn't imagine what kind of torment Wen Yitong would suffer.
She'd do anything to rescue Wen Yitong!
Madam Wen's chest heaved. Finally, when Duke Wen led Xie Jinghan to the front hall, she seized the opportunity to stand side by side with Wen Shuyao.
"What do you want?" Madam Wen calmed herself and asked Wen Shuyao in the most composed tone.
Upon hearing this, Wen Shuyao glanced at Madam Wen.
After a moment, she said calmly, "Madam Wen is resourceful and wise. Can't you guess my intentions?"
“I can help you kill him,” Madam Wen said through gritted teeth. “Aren’t you just worried about being accused of patricide? I can help you kill him. If you want my life, you can take it anytime.”
“Madam Wen’s deep love for her daughter is truly touching,” Wen Shuyao said softly. “However, I want more than just this.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Wen's eyes widened: "Wen Shuyao, don't push your luck! I've given you my life!"
"Don't forget, I have an imperial concubine sister!" Madam Wen threatened.
Upon hearing this, Wen Shuyao laughed, her smile full of sarcasm, making Madam Wen feel uncomfortable. Her gaze involuntarily fell on Wen Shuyao, and she wondered why Wen Shuyao would show such an expression.
Under her gaze, Wen Shuyao parted her red lips slightly: "Doesn't Madam know? The Imperial Concubine has been executed by His Majesty with a white silk ribbon for having an affair with the Second Prince and defiling the palace."
"The imperial decree to confiscate the Zhang family's property must have reached them by now." Wen Shuyao looked at Madam Wen's disheveled appearance with satisfaction, then added, "You are a married woman, so you probably won't be implicated, but..."
"I will not let you go, and the Chu family will not let you go either."
Madam Wen was struck dumb, standing there in disbelief at what she had just heard.
An affair with the Second Prince? Her sister?
Wen Shuyao's words kept replaying in her mind, making it impossible for her to think.
How could this be?
She felt it was absurd that her last support had collapsed so completely.
No man could tolerate having an affair with the emperor's son, let alone the emperor himself. Not only the Zhang family, but she herself would likely be implicated.
Her life, her only way to survive... was destined to end.
So she looked at Wen Shuyao and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"I want the truth about what happened back then." Wen Shuyao's expression was firm. "I want you to go to Yingtian Prefecture and tell me everything you and the Duke of Wen did. I want the Duke of Wen's life."
"As for you... the law will decide." Wen Shuyao glanced at Madam Wen one last time. "If you can accomplish this, I can grant you a complete corpse."
"Where is Tong'er?" Madam Wen pressed. "I don't care about my own life or death, I only care about Tong'er. Although she is proud and has bullied you for a long time, she has never harmed your life..."
"Besides, your current good marriage was also a result of Tong'er accidentally giving it to you. Your mother's death was the work of your father and me. At that time, Tong'er was not yet a human being." Madam Wen said urgently, "She is innocent."
Wen Shuyao glanced at Madam Wen, and after a moment, nodded: "I can spare her life."
But it only saved Wen Yitong's life.
But in Mrs. Wen's view, that was enough.
She nodded, a fleeting determination in her eyes.
"First thing tomorrow morning," she whispered, "I will go to Yingtian Prefecture and beat the drum to appeal!"
Since she had promised Wen Shuyao, she would naturally do her best to handle the matter.
She knew that Wen Shuyao wanted to ruin the reputation of Duke Wen, and she wanted to kill Duke Wen in a legitimate way.
What's wrong with her helping Wen Shuyao just once, for the sake of Wen Yitong's life?
Wen Shuyao knew that with Madam Wen's intelligence and wisdom, she would definitely be able to handle this matter well.
She glanced at Madam Wen again and said, "Then I'll wait for your good news, Madam."
“When the drum sounds to appeal, I will release Wen Yitong.”