Chapter 148 - 147: The Only Way to Survive (First Update)

Chapter 148: Chapter 147: The Only Way to Survive (First Update)

Xu Jing opened her mouth, but Wu Youbing’s dissatisfied voice rang out, "Who is this strange woman? Speak openly in front of everyone! We’re all on the same boat now, what’s the point of sneaking around without us?"

Zhang Siliang and Feng Qi, who were beside him, immediately joined in—

"Right, discuss everything openly!"

"At a time like this, if we’re not united, are we waiting to die together?"

Zhao Shao Hua was taken aback and said coldly, "I never said you couldn’t listen. If you want to hear, just come over."

After speaking, she turned her gaze back to Xu Jing, just about to say something when Nanny Zhou, who had disappeared after bringing them over, reappeared.

Behind her were a group of maids and seven or eight strong guards, and in their midst was a woman wearing a moon-white chest-length ru skirt with a dark blue big-sleeved coat embroidered with silver lilies.

The woman was plump, with a face like a silver plate, and her features were elegant and beautiful. Her eyes, however, showed determination; just one glance and it was clear that this woman had a strong will and would not be easily swayed.

She was being slowly walked forward by two maids, with no excessive ornamentation on her, only a peach blossom wooden hairpin in her bun. Even with makeup, her face could not hide the fatigue and sickness.

Xu Jing immediately knew that the main person had arrived.

Everyone’s expression changed, and they all looked at the woman.

Zhao Shao Hua couldn’t help but say, "Mrs. Yu..."

"Everyone’s here."

Mrs. Yu interrupted her lightly. Her voice was slightly cold as she slowly glanced at everyone, her gaze resting briefly on Xu Jing, her expression ambiguous as she slightly smiled, "Even those who shouldn’t be here, are."

Zhao Shao Hua hurriedly said, "Doctor Xu got involved because of me!"

Mrs. Yu glanced at her, obviously not wanting to dwell on the topic, and said lightly, "Hmm," then continued, "You all probably already know why I ’invited’ everyone here. For over thirty years, I’ve always done as I pleased, never wronging myself. But I never thought my indulgence would wrong my only daughter, leading to her tragic and unexplained death!"

Mrs. Yu tried hard to remain calm, but her voice became increasingly unstable.

She gritted her teeth hard and said, "They say there’s a bond between mother and daughter. I don’t believe my Zhen’er was killed by some so-called Smiling Killer! After Zhen’er was gone, in her room, I found a diary she insisted on writing. The words in it indicate that Zhen’er’s death is not that simple!

Someone in this Western Capital has been harming my Zhen’er. My Zhen’er was killed by that person!"

The ’diary’ is similar to a modern diary.

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

Mrs. Yu looked coldly at everyone before her, took a deep breath, and said, "Today, I ’invited’ everyone who had any interaction or grievances with Zhen’er. Among you, someone is connected to Zhen’er’s death! I am giving that person a chance, if they are willing to come forward, I will turn them over to the authorities and not involve myself further."

Everyone here has some family background; although murder is a serious crime, if handed over to the authorities, their family might negotiate a way to spare their life.

Everyone’s expression turned sour, but no one spoke.

Mrs. Yu patiently waited for a while, then sneered and continued, "If that person is unwilling to come forward, that’s fine, I have my ways to find you.

I hope everyone present can assist me in finding the one responsible for Zhen’er’s death. Once the culprit is found, I promise not to harm the innocent and will ensure their safe departure.

But if we don’t find that person, you will accompany me..."

Her voice suddenly turned ice-cold, and she said word by word, "You will die with me."

The word "die" clearly struck a nerve with everyone present. Wu Youbing was the first to lose his composure, clenching his fists and striding towards Mrs. Yu, "You madwoman! Don’t think we can’t do anything to you..."

However, before he reached her, a guard stepped forward and pushed him hard.

Wu Youbing was pushed over embarrassingly, looking awkward and weak like a lady, his face turning red as he shouted, "You dare to hit me! Once I’m out of here, you’re done for!"

Mrs. Yu sneered at him, completely ignoring his threats, and said coldly, "In this house, you cannot harm me at all.

Don’t count on anyone outside helping you, they wouldn’t dare take a step closer to this house.

Oh, and one more thing I forgot to mention. When you arrived, I fed each of you a deadly poison. Without the antidote, in three days, you will bleed from all orifices and die."

These words had all been figured out by Xu Jing earlier. Zhao Shao Hua and the others weren’t too shocked.

They couldn’t help but give Xu Jing a complicated look.

"So, if you want to live, there’s only one way—find out who killed my Zhen’er."

Mrs. Yu slightly smiled, her gaze icy as she looked around at them again, "I will provide all the clues I know. Any request related to the investigation, I will do my best to fulfill.

But if, after three days, the one who killed my Zhen’er doesn’t come forward, or you still haven’t found the person..."

Mrs. Yu let out a cold laugh. No need for her to finish, everyone understood.

Since Mrs. Yu mentioned they had all been poisoned, Zhang Siliang and Feng Qi, who had wanted to rebel with Wu Youbing, were shaking, no longer daring to do anything.

Zhang Siliang stammered, "Mrs. Yu, it’s not that, it’s not that we don’t want to help you, but the most crucial things in a case are the crime scene and the victim’s body. Without these, how can we help you find the killer..."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but glance at Zhang Siliang, a bit surprised.

To his surprise, Zhang Siliang was quite knowledgeable; didn’t judge a book by its cover.

No matter how frivolous, they belonged to influential families, receiving a different education from a young age.

Mrs. Yu gave him a look and suddenly smiled sadly, "Who said both of these are missing?"

Everyone was startled.

Those present knew that Wang Wuniang disappeared near the ancient pavilion outside Western Capital, and was found in the outskirt, far from the small forest where the pavilion was located.

This place is far from both locations.

What things could she possibly have?

In the next moment, Mrs. Yu took a trembling breath and said, "Yu San, Yu Si, bring out Fifth Lady."

The two guards beside her responded and headed toward the side room by the pond.

Next, everyone was shocked to see them carry out a... coffin from the side room!

Zhang Siliang and Feng Qi took a sudden step back, their eyes filled with disbelief and fear.

Even Zhao Shao Hua, standing next to Xu Jing, couldn’t help but mutter, "Mrs. Yu is truly mad..."

Zhen was supposed to be laid to rest six months ago!

Even if Mrs. Yu somehow swapped Zhen’s body, after six months, it would have decayed beyond recognition!

Using such a body, how can they uncover the truth of Zhen’s murder!