He was murdered after his family was wiped out and left with no descendants; his whole family knelt

Chapter 62 Venting

Qiao Qing comfortably stopped the conversation, and then said,

“Aunt, don’t be angry. She said the same thing to me and my mother. We have all been belittled and insulted by Xu Biyun behind our backs. But we have never held her accountable. At least she will be kicked out of the Marquis’s mansion soon, and then everyone will have some peace and quiet.”

Aunt Chen, however, was blinded by rage, clenched her fists, and stood up.

"Young lady, you're too kind. You don't even talk back when she mocks you like that. I can't stand her. Don't think that just because I'm in bed now I can't scold her. I'm going to get justice for you, my wife, and myself. I'll teach that slut a lesson!"

After saying that, he stormed angrily toward Lanxiang Pavilion.

Qiao Qingshu smiled faintly as she watched the departing figure, then winked at Xia Zhi, who was standing at the door.

Lanxiang Pavilion

Xu Biyun has been on the verge of a breakdown these past two days. She had just been given medicine by Liu Wan'er at noon and was able to rest.

Liu Wan'er even personally accompanied the doctor to the pharmacy to get the medicine, being extremely careful and meticulous, and not delegating the task to anyone else.

She was afraid that others would harm her mother again.

Aunt Chen seized an opportunity and slipped into Xu Biyun's room.

At this time, everyone in Lanxiang Pavilion knew that Xu Biyun had lost power, and the maids no longer served her attentively, but instead stayed in the small kitchen to rest.

Aunt Chen entered Xu Biyun's room as if it were her own home, without any hindrance.

Hearing a noise at the door, Xu Biyun turned over to face inside without opening her eyes.

He said impatiently,

"I told you I can't eat, I'm not eating, please stop bringing me food."

Aunt Chen scoffed and replied sarcastically.

"Can you still eat now?"

Upon hearing the voice, Xu Biyun knew that Chen Xiangyu had arrived.

She turned her head and saw Chen Xiangyu looking at her with eyes full of hatred.

Xu Biyun was exhausted. Although she wanted to shout and yell, she simply didn't have the strength. Even the angrier she was, her words came out weak and powerless.

"Who let you in? Chen Xiangyu, get out of here! I don't want to see you right now."

Aunt Chen, however, dragged a stool over and sat down beside Xu Biyun's bed, saying smugly,

"You tell me to get lost, but I won't. Not only will I not leave, I'm going to have a good chat with you."

Xu Biyun turned her head away and lay down on the inside, impatiently yelling.

"I have nothing to talk to you about."

Aunt Chen didn't care whether Xu Biyun wanted to listen or not, and continued to vent her anger.

"Xu Biyun, your good days are over now. You've given birth to a dead cat. The Hou family's fortune has been ruined by you, you white tiger spirit. You wretched demon who destroys the peace of the household, why don't you just kill you and be done with it? What's the point of keeping you around?"

Xu Biyun never expected Chen Xiangyu to suddenly say such hurtful things.

Feeling pierced to the core by these words, Xu Biyun turned and glared at her angrily.

Aunt Chen continued her attack.

"I remember you used to be extremely envious and jealous of the Second Madam. I thought you were so capable. Now you haven't even gotten the position of Second Madam, you've only become a concubine, and you'll be kicked out after only a few days. Xu Biyun, I don't think your life is any good. It's not even as good as the lowly life of a tenant farmer's daughter like me."

Xu Biyun realized that she was deliberately venting her anger and picking a fight, and frowned.

"Aunt Chen, when have I offended you? I just sent you some things to apologize a few days ago. Even though we don't get along, you don't have to kick me when I'm down like this!"

Aunt Chen smiled wickedly.

"Oh dear, don't even mention those things you sent. Those are all things you've been keeping hidden away and don't want anymore. You threw them at me? Do you think I'm a beggar who'll take any kind of junk? Xu Biyun, you really are a leopard that can't change its spots. You've always had that condescending, snobbish look. If you ask me, you're far inferior to the Second Madam, not even a tenth as good as the Eldest Miss. Someone like you dares to dream of being the mistress of the Marquis's mansion? Keep dreaming!"

Xu Biyun was overwhelmed by these extremely vicious words, and the knife wound beneath her body began to throb with pain.

She frowned, enduring the pain in her body; her face was somewhat pale.

"Chen Xiangyu, you ungrateful wretch! Just because I can't take the throne doesn't mean you can! You're even worse than me! You have a stupid son to rely on, and your own daughter ignores you. Your future won't be any better!"

These words struck a nerve with Aunt Chen, just as Qiao Qingshu had told her!

Aunt Chen's eyes immediately turned red, and she shouted sharply,

"Xu Biyun, watch your mouth! If I hear you mention my son and daughter again, I'll expose what happened back then. You're only alive now because of this. If the old lady and the second master knew that you were the one who orchestrated Lan'er's abduction, do you think you'd leave this manor alive?"

Xu Biyun was so frightened by these words that her scalp tingled. She quickly looked outside and was slightly relieved when she saw that no one was there.

She lowered her voice and frowned as she looked at Aunt Chen.

"Chen Xiangyu, do you think you can escape responsibility? We did this together! If you expose me, do you think you can get away with it? Fengniu is one of your people!"

Aunt Chen was speechless for a moment, sitting on the stool panting heavily, and tried to explain,

"I wasn't entirely acting under your orders! You were the mastermind! I was just a gofer at best; even if I'm guilty, I don't deserve to die..."

As Aunt Chen spoke, she became less and less confident, her voice gradually weakened, and her eyes became unfocused.

Xu Biyun sneered.

"You think you can escape because your crimes are minor? Do you think the old lady and the second master will let you go? Do you think Qiao Qingshu will let you go? He is the true eldest son of the Qiao family! Chen Xiangyu, you should think it over carefully. If you miss, then spill the beans, and we'll all die together! I'm only half alive now. If you're buried with me, then I won't be alone on my way to the underworld!"

Aunt Chen was also a little scared at this moment, knowing that if this matter were to be exposed, she would definitely not have a good outcome.

But it's a good thing if you can gain the upper hand over Xu Biyun in the heat of the moment by being quick-witted.

He suppressed his earlier unease and said loudly.

"That matter is in the past, and I won't hold it against you. But now you're a lamb to the slaughter. If I ever hear you say anything disrespectful to me again, I'll make sure you suffer the consequences."

Still not satisfied with his harsh words, he spat at Xu Biyun's face again.

"I won't see you anymore, you rotten thing, which is great. You'd better stay away from me when you beg on the street, and don't let me run into you again."

After saying that, he tiptoed away from the dimly lit room with a smug look on his face.

Xu Biyun was so humiliated by this latest round of insults that she covered her face and sobbed. The wound on her lower body reopened, causing her excruciating pain.

She felt utterly pathetic, now paralyzed in bed, unable to do anything, and being humiliated like this by a mere concubine.

This is something she could never have dreamed of two months ago.

She felt that her life was over.

Zhuqingxuan

Wanqiu recounted the conversation she had overheard outside Lanxiang Pavilion to Qiao Qingshu in detail.

Lin Dong and Xia Zhi, who were inside the house, stared wide-eyed and remained motionless for a long time.

They never dreamed that the abduction of the eldest young master, Qiao Anlan, was actually orchestrated by Xu Biyun and Aunt Chen.