HCB Chapter 356 The Li Family Isn't That Bad
Chapter 356 The Li Family Isn't That Bad
The iron gate to the dungeon slowly opened.
Qin Jiuwei, wearing a cloak, walked out slowly.
The air outside the door had cooled down a bit.
But it didn't bring her to her senses; her face remained pale, and her steps were slightly heavy.
Xie Yanli stood outside the door, his gaze fixed on her.
Seeing her come out, he took two steps forward and hugged her.
"Jiuwei, it's alright, it's alright."
Qin Jiuwei was held tightly in his arms, and a sense of security gradually arose in her heart.
A moment later, she closed her eyes, relaxed her body a little, and let herself sink into his embrace.
The next day, news came from the dungeon that the Qin couple had committed suicide there.
Although everyone was moved upon hearing the news, they said nothing more.
This incident was like a pebble thrown into the sea; it didn't even cause a ripple.
Soon, it was the end of March.
The results of the spring imperial examinations were announced, followed immediately by the palace examination.
Just like in my previous life.
Zhong Xunxi became the top scholar in the imperial examination, and he made a special trip to the Marquis's residence to express his gratitude.
Xie Jue was very happy to see him and talked to him for a long time.
Jiang Chirang was the third-ranked scholar.
He did not come to the Marquis's residence again, and Qin Jiuwei naturally did not go to see him.
I only heard that he requested to leave the capital and went to serve as an official in another place.
Immediately following the imperial examinations was Xie Wanning's marriage.
The engagement, betrothal, and gift presentation were all carried out one by one.
Finally, it was time for the wedding procession.
On the day of Xie Wanning's wedding, the Marquis's mansion was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.
The wedding procession celebrated joyfully.
At this moment, in Qinglan Courtyard.
"Mother! Mother!" Xie Jue's excited voice rang out from outside the house.
Qin Jiu walked out of the house with a smile.
After a period of recuperation, the snake venom in Qin Jiuwei's body has been completely cleared.
Her complexion has improved significantly, and her porcelain-like skin has a healthy rosy glow.
She wore a light spring gauze dress, which fluttered gently in the breeze, making her look exceptionally elegant.
Her long, black hair was adorned with a small flower ornament, and her eyes held a serene and gentle quality, making her resemble a peach blossom newly blooming in early spring.
It exudes a gentle yet vibrant charm.
As soon as Xie Jue saw Qin Jiuwei, he immediately went up to her, grabbed her sleeve, and pulled her outside.
"Mother! It's so lively outside today, there are so many people! Let's go see!"
Qin Jiu smiled and walked forward with him, while turning her head to call out into the house.
"Chun-ge'er, Jing-ge'er, you two hurry up too."
Soon, Xie Jingchun and Xie Jing also came out of the house, with Xie Yanli following behind.
The family walked out of the courtyard, laughing.
The next day, Li Mansion.
After a night of tossing and turning, Xie Wanning woke up with a sore back and aching waist, but her heart was filled with sweet joy.
She knew perfectly well that Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli didn't consummate their marriage on their first night together.
Unlike her and Li Yuanheng, on their first night...
Thinking of this, Xie Wanning's cheeks immediately turned red.
She changed into a gorgeous dress and went with Li Yuanheng to the main hall of the Li family to pay respects to their elders.
She walked briskly, and upon entering, she bowed to the elders, saying, "Greetings, Father and Mother-in-law."
After paying respects to the elders, the next step was to pay respects to Li Yuanheng's elder brother and sister-in-law.
Li Yuanheng was the sixth child in his family, with five older brothers.
But the third brother fell off his horse in an accident and has been in a coma ever since.
Therefore, Xie Wanning did not see him this time, but only her third sister-in-law, Lin.
Xie Wanning walked up to Lin Shi and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Third Sister-in-law. Wanning has come to pay her respects."
Lin said with a dignified and gentle demeanor, "From now on, we are family, so there's no need for formalities."
Her tone was gentle, and there was no sign of anything unusual on her face.
Xie Wanning smiled, secretly relieved that her third sister-in-law was a kind person.
She was truly blessed that she could get along well with her sisters-in-law after marrying into the Li family.
She said, "The Li family isn't that bad!"
This is clearly the perfect marriage!
She's so lucky!
As Xie Wanning lowered her head to drink tea, Madam Lin raised her eyes and looked at Li Yuanheng standing to the side.
Their eyes met in mid-air, and Lin smiled slightly as her gaze shifted.
Li Yuanheng tapped his palm lightly with the ribs of his fan, his eyes carrying a hint of barely perceptible provocation.
Taking the opportunity, Lin gave him a reproachful look.
The exchange of glances between the two was brief and subtle.
Xie Wanning was completely unaware.
At this time, in the dungeon.
The snake seller has been whipped every day for the past month, but he still stubbornly refuses to utter a single word.
His body was covered in wounds, and blood dripped from his skin onto the ground.
Xie Yanli stood not far away, his gaze sharp as a knife.
He stared coldly at the eagle tattoo on the other person's shoulder.
"What other plans does your Great Liang have for the Great Jin?"
"Poisoning, luring snakes, trying to kill my wife—did the Qin family approach you, or did you approach the Qin family?"
Upon hearing this, the snake seller trembled, but neither looked up nor responded.
Xie Yanli's gaze darkened, and he raised his hand to signal the guard beside him.
The guard quickly took out a small bag of yellow powder.
After mixing the powder into a bowl of hot water, the guards forcibly pried open the snake seller's mouth and forced the liquid down his throat.
The snake seller coughed and struggled, but could only watch helplessly as the scalding liquid was forced down his throat.
After drinking it, the snake seller's body quickly began to convulse.
I felt a burning, fiery pain all over my body, and it felt as if a thousand ants were crawling into my chest.
He groaned softly a few times, his jaw clenching in pain, but a strange light gradually appeared in his eyes.
He stared intently at the empty bowl of liquid, his pain and longing intertwined.
My throat was so dry and hoarse that I could barely make a sound.
He couldn't help but cry out in a hoarse voice, "Give me more...give me a little more..."
Xie Yanli sneered.
"Tell me the truth about the questions I asked you, and I'll give you as much as you want to drink."
The snake seller gritted his teeth and struggled, his eyes bloodshot with pain and veins bulging on his forehead.
He struggled for a moment, his voice pleading, "Give me a little... just give me some... and I'll..."
This is a new form of torture introduced by the Ministry of Justice.
Physical punishment was completely useless against these assassins.
Then use mental control.
"Aren't you going to tell me?" Xie Yanli looked at him with a smile.