vstars Chapter 388 The Death of Gu Yunwei
Chapter 388 The Death of Gu Yunwei
The night seemed unusually deep, and the howling wind seemed to penetrate to the bone. Liu Yunwei was left at the gate of the government office.
Bound by ropes, she lay on the ground like a maggot, completely unable to move. She opened her mouth, only to find that she had been poisoned and rendered mute, unable to utter a single word.
She felt a sharp pain in her hands and was terrified. She never expected that Gu Qingyan and Gu Qingxiu could actually do this to her!
After leaving the person behind, Gu Qingxiu went to strike the grievance drum at the entrance of the government office and then disappeared into the night.
However, not long after he left, a group of people suddenly rushed out, holding torches in their hands.
Liu Yunwei stared in astonishment at the unfamiliar faces that suddenly appeared, but a glimmer of hope rekindled within her. These weren't government officials; could they be here to rescue her?
"It's definitely Liu Yunwei!"
The leader recognized Liu Yunwei's face; after all, she was once a general's wife, and they had seen her in the streets before.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunwei nodded repeatedly, hoping that these people could rescue her before the government officials came out, otherwise it would be too late when they arrived!
However, after Liu Yunwei admitted it, the uncertainty in everyone's eyes turned into deep hatred.
"It's because of you, you bitch! You killed my son!"
"Escape from prison? Why should I burn my husband to death? He didn't even commit a serious crime! You should die!"
The people who rushed over were all relatives of the prisoners who had been burned to death. Although their family members had indeed committed crimes, they were not guilty of crimes punishable by death and would be released after a while.
Who would have thought that a fire would claim their lives!
After the incident, everyone was heartbroken, having assumed that Liu Yunwei had also perished. Who would have thought that they would unexpectedly learn the news today?
This scoundrel not only didn't die, but instead deliberately set fire to the prison in order to escape. Fortunately, some righteous people caught him and brought him back to the authorities!
Liu Yunwei never expected that the people in front of her were actually the relatives of the deceased prisoner. Before she could even react, fists rained down on her.
"Bang bang bang!"
The pent-up resentment in everyone's hearts had nowhere to go, and now they finally found its source.
Liu Yunwei was in pain all over her body from the beating, as if her internal organs had been shattered, and blood kept spilling from the corner of her mouth.
Only when they were beaten to the point of near death did the leader remind them, "Don't kill anyone. Just keep them alive as long as they're still breathing. Let's go!"
Everyone left, and the government officials arrived late. They had initially thought it was just someone causing trouble in the middle of the night, but they came out to check while they were using the restroom. To their surprise, they found a person lying at the gate.
Holding the lantern, I could see the ugly, swollen face in front of me. Although I couldn't make out its true appearance, the face was so ugly that it was easily recognizable.
"It's Liu Yunwei! Someone come quick! We've caught the fugitive!"
The man regained consciousness almost instantly. He had previously thought that Liu Yunwei had died in the fire, but he never expected that she was still alive. Her current appearance clearly showed that she had been brought here bound and gagged.
In other words, this woman clearly attempted to escape from prison on purpose!
This is a big deal!
In the darkness of night, Chu Junting took in the entire scene before saying to Yun Yang, "Let's go."
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The next day, Song Ruozhen received the news early in the morning.
"Fifth Sister, the news has spread throughout the entire capital city today. Liu Yunwei set fire to the city to escape from prison, killing so many people. I wonder which chivalrous hero caught her and threw her at the gate of the government office."
It is said that Liu Yunyan was beaten so badly that she was barely breathing, and there was a pool of blood on the ground.
Song Zhiyu vividly recounted the news he had heard today, finding it quite exciting. "It is said that the prefect wanted to inquire about the specific details, but unexpectedly, she was poisoned and rendered mute, unable to say anything."
He vomited blood on the spot and then died. It's said he was beaten so badly he'd been worse off than if he'd been beheaded.
"A person like her shouldn't have had a good end. She harmed so many people before she died. She's a beast!"
Song Ruozhen's eyes were full of disgust, but at least one problem was finally solved.
"Fifth sister, there's one more thing I need," Song Zhiyu said.
"what?"
Song Zhiyu lowered his voice, "I heard that my maternal grandfather has expelled Gu Qingzhe from the family genealogy and completely severed the father-son relationship. This news has shocked many people."
I had heard before that Third Master Gu and Liu Yunwei had a very good relationship, and now everyone knows that the matter of the pardon is inseparable from him.
My mother had already reunited with the Gu family, but that Third Master Gu still kept his airs and refused to even come to see her. Now, it's all over.
"Those who do evil will not live long. Some people are stubborn and will only repent after they have truly learned their lesson."
Song Ruozhen's eyes turned slightly cold. Gu Qingzhe was only able to succeed because the Gu family had protected him too well over the years. He came from a distinguished family, his father was an important official in the court, and his two older brothers were also very successful.
He never experienced any pressure growing up and was used to everyone helping him and even cleaning up his messes, which is why he acted so recklessly.
Now, it is time for him to reap what he sowed.
"Ruozhen, everything is ready. Your third brother will go to the dock first. You and your second brother can change your clothes and sneak onto the ship," Gu Ruyan instructed.
"Don't worry, Mother." Song Ruozhen nodded.
Gu Ruyan affectionately patted Song Ruozhen's head, "This is your first time traveling far from home, so you must be careful in everything you do."
"My third and fourth brothers will protect me, not to mention they have brought so many skilled men with them. We will definitely bring Father back safely."
Song Ruozhen held Gu Ruyan's hand. She knew about the relationship between her mother and father. She was just waiting for her father to come back so that their family could be completely reunited!
Song Ruozhen changed into a maid's outfit and boarded the ship with the group. She stayed in the cabin, waiting to come aboard after the ship set sail.
"Fifth Sister, why didn't the King of Chu come to see you off today?"
Song Zhiyu looked at Song Ruozhen with a complicated expression, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
He had just heard some news that seemed rather strange. The Prince of Chu had always been very kind to his fifth sister, but rumors were also circulating in the palace that the Empress intended for Ling Qian'er to be with the Prince of Chu.
Today, both my fifth sister and the King of Chu are heading south, but the King of Chu has not come to see them off. Isn't that strange?
Song Jingshen gave Song Zhiyu a wink. This guy really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics. Isn't he just making Fifth Sister unhappy for no reason?
Song Ruozhen hadn't thought much of it at first. In fact, she had seen Chu Junting yesterday, and besides, they were both going out today, so there probably wouldn't be enough time.
Moreover, she was going to leave in secret to avoid being noticed, and it would be inconvenient to see her off, but it was clear that her third brother's words had a hidden meaning.
"What happened?" Song Ruozhen asked.
Song Zhiyu glanced at Song Jingshen with a complicated expression and said, "Let's tell you! Do you think Fifth Sister will never know if we don't tell her?"
Song Jingshen glanced at Song Zhiyu helplessly, "I shouldn't have trusted you. You can't keep a secret at all!"