HCB Chapter 252
Chapter 252
Chapter 252
"We're almost in the capital."
Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "Then let's stay put for now."
Lin Bao'er will gradually push the Shen family into hell.
Li was drugged and unable to move. She was weak all over, as if she had a serious illness. She lay in bed, and someone would come in every day to bring her food.
Shen Yue took some time to come over, exchanged a few words of greeting, instructed the servants to take good care of him, and then left.
Several times, Li wanted to say something, but when she saw Lin Bao'er, she didn't dare, and a clear look of fear flashed in her eyes.
"Mother, what's wrong?" Shen Yue asked hurriedly.
Li's face was pale, but she managed a smile. "I'm fine. It's just that I've been seriously ill lately, and I've come to understand many things. Bao'er has taken care of me without taking off her clothes, so you can't let her down."
Shen Yue glanced at Lin Bao'er, feeling ashamed. "I understand. My marriage to the Qin family has been changed to my second brother. The Zhou family is acting as matchmaker, so you don't need to worry."
“My son will rise through the ranks, and when our Shen family reaches the highest position, we can invite a divine physician to cure my sister and your illness.”
Mrs. Li nodded with relief, tears welling in her eyes, "That's good..."
Shen Yue assumed she was pleased and touched, and felt even more ashamed. "You should get some rest."
"Baby, I'm leaving Mother in your care."
Lin Bao'er, with a gentle and virtuous demeanor, said, "My lord, rest assured, I will take good care of Mother."
Shen Yue held her hand, feeling very grateful. He felt like a bastard. Bao'er was so good, yet he was still thinking about that heartless woman, Yun Xiyue.
I feel so sorry for Bao'er.
"After a while, I will ask the emperor to grant me permission to marry you."
Lin Bao'er was moved to tears. "As long as I'm with you, my status doesn't matter. As long as you don't blame me for stopping you from marrying the Qin family's daughter, that's enough. I'm not jealous, but I feel that woman has already ruined her reputation."
"The Shen family has so many people who can be married into other families; there's no need to sacrifice you."
Shen Yue nodded, not wanting to bring up the matter. He didn't want to marry Qin Yan either; it was just a choice he had to make.
"Then I'll go to the military camp. I'll leave Xiaobao and Mom in your care."
After seeing the man off, Lin Bao'er's eyes suddenly turned gloomy and cold. She turned back to look at Madam Li and said with a smile, "Mother, you should rest well."
Li's chest heaved as she gasped for breath, "You wretch...you vicious woman...one day you'll suffer a terrible death."
Lin Bao'er wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Me, vicious? How can I compare to you! You even poisoned your own grandson."
Li's expression changed slightly, turning ferocious. "The child was bitten to death by a dog. You should be looking for Yun Xiyue..."
"I will settle accounts with her. No one who killed my son will escape!"
Li's face turned ashen; she regretted having her two children killed.
"Someone, please bring my father-in-law back." Lin Bao'er smiled.
"No...don't let him come back!" Li was terrified.
When Shen Huai'an is drunk, he beats and kicks her... and commits acts of violence against her.
“Your father-in-law is your husband, and you should take good care of your mother.”
"Oh, he went to a brothel today and booked the top courtesan all night. I heard that the courtesan has contracted syphilis. Mother, you must be careful." Lin Bao'er felt a sense of satisfaction seeing her terrified and pleading look.
This is the price she paid for killing her son.
Shen Huai'an was drunk, and incense was lit in the room.
Soon, a woman's pitiful screams came from inside the house.
But no matter how much Li shouted, it was no use.
A few days later, the King of Qin escorted his second brother back to the capital.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty." Qin Mo, dressed in battle robes, knelt before the palace.
Master Qin, pale-faced, knelt on the ground as well, not daring to utter a sound.
"Your Majesty, I..."
Murong Yu raised his eyes and glanced at the two of them. "What crimes have you committed? The case of embezzling military funds has not been resolved."
"Insufficient evidence to convict."