Chapter 272 - 270: His Original Plan (Update 2)

Chapter 272: Chapter 270: His Original Plan (Update 2)

Everyone who witnessed the moment when Xu Hanguang pushed Wang Baojun away had a subtle and complex expression on their faces.

This child, so young, was already so selfish. Earlier, he was behind while Wang Baojun was in front. If Yang Quanfu were to take a hostage, it would have been easier to grab Wang Baojun. However, he bypassed Wang Baojun, clearly targeting Xu Hanguang!

This truly chills the heart.

If the Wang Family learns of this, they will likely be even less inclined to spare the Xu Family.

Yang Quanfu tightened his grip on the dagger in his hand, slowly scanning the faces of everyone present. The injury on his shoulder made his complexion pale and pained, but his eyes remained extremely clear and mocking. He sneered and said word by word, "You managed to find this place, which is more capability than I expected."

At this moment, Jiang Shaobai and Duke Qiao and their group hurriedly arrived. Upon seeing Wang Baojun being held hostage, Duke Qiao’s eyes widened, and he couldn’t help but roar, "Jun’er!"

Initially, they didn’t dare venture into the forest, fearing they might startle the snake. It wasn’t until the Hidden Guards sent by Duke Qiao returned to report that two children were involved that they furtively infiltrated.

Lacking the foresight to expect hearing Xu Jing’s voice just before reaching the edge of the cliff, they quickened their pace, only to be met with this suffocating scene.

Jiang Shaobai stepped forward quickly and coldly said, "Yang Quanfu, you can still turn back now! Lady Wen, if she had knowledge in the afterlife, would not wish to see you reduced to this half-human, half-ghost state!"

It seemed Yang Quanfu hadn’t anticipated them knowing about Wen Jingxiang, and he froze slightly. Suddenly, he roared violently, "You have no right to mention Jingxiang! None of you do..."

"What about me?"

A clear and pleasant female voice suddenly interrupted Yang Quanfu’s words. Xu Jing slowly stepped forward, looking at Yang Quanfu from not far away with a cool gaze and said, "I’m the one you betrayed because of Lady Wen, surely I have the right to mention her?"

Yang Quanfu was startled. Previously, he had been deliberately ignoring this woman’s presence. However, by this moment, he could no longer ignore her.

He looked at Xu Jing with deep and painful eyes, suddenly closing his eyes and chokingly said, "Lady... Earlier, I heard rumors in the streets that you helped the court solve several big cases and were about to remarry Vice Minister Xiao. Although I couldn’t believe it, I secretly hoped it were true.

You certainly have the right to mention Lady Wen, the one who cannot face you is surely me..."

In Xu Jing’s mind, numerous past scenes with him surged involuntarily, along with the heartbreak when he betrayed her. Her gaze couldn’t help but carry a hint of dark sigh as she said, "I know the reasons you betrayed the Xu Family and me back then. Although you and Lady Wen are victims in this matter, the past Xu Jing’s downfall also had your cause; that is an unalterable fact.

You wouldn’t think that giving me all the wealth you’ve accumulated over the years would make up for everything, would you?"

Yang Quanfu was stunned and couldn’t help but emotionally say, "I never thought that! I know my sins are unforgivable! Lady, consider it me being selfish, wanting to give myself some comfort before I die.

No matter what the reason I had then, I did betray you and hurt you..."

"Then you should not die! Use the rest of your life to make amends for this mistake!"

Xu Jing suddenly interrupted him sharply, "The Xu Jing of the past truly regarded you as her father; that’s why she was in such pain when you betrayed her! Things have come to this end, she will no longer forgive you, but if you leave just like this, she will only be in more pain!

It’s not just the former me, but also Lady Wen, who has departed from this world. Jiang Zhaoyin just said something right, would she be happy seeing you become like this for her?"

Yang Quanfu suddenly glared venomously at Xu Guangyi not far away and said hoarsely, "Saying this now is meaningless! Jingxiang is gone! Completely gone! Whether she’d be happy or not, I don’t know. I only know she was poisoned to death by the Xu Family’s vile people! I must avenge her!"

Xu Guangyi’s face turned abruptly pale, and he said in panic, "Don’t speak nonsense..."

"Am I talking nonsense? Ha, ha ha, hahaha!"

Yang Quanfu seemed to hear the biggest joke, gritting his teeth and said, "You wouldn’t think that all these years you and Wen Peiyin hid it well, did you? Half a year ago, I already knew you were secretly feeding Jingxiang poison! That’s why Jingxiang’s condition deteriorated, and no matter how famous the doctors invited, it made no difference!

Indeed, Jingxiang was weak from a young age, but even such a person managed to live peacefully to the age of sixteen. Why did she linger in illness as soon as she met me, almost never being well? Why did every doctor that came to see Jingxiang have a face as if wanting to say something yet stopping, did you really think I didn’t detect it?!

It wasn’t until half a year ago when I overheard the maids caring for Jingxiang and learned the whole truth, that you and Wen Peiyin had been adding things to Jingxiang’s medicine all along! But even if I found out, I couldn’t do anything, I couldn’t do anything!"

Yang Quanfu spoke more, and his eyes reddened suddenly, an eight-footed man crying uncontrollably in front of so many people, angered, "Jingxiang’s family was under control by you scumbags, I told Jingxiang the whole truth, begged her to leave with me, but Jingxiang said she couldn’t, what about her father, mother, brothers, and sisters if she left? What if the Xu Family targeted her family because of her? I am a worthless man, she fell into this situation because of me, knowing she’s in hell now, yet I’m powerless, merely watching her grow weak day by day.

I could do nothing, watching the Xu Family’s vile people murder Jingxiang, but at the very least, I will avenge her, I will reclaim this justice for her!

Everyone couldn’t help but look at Xu Guangyi in shock, gasping quietly, completely not expecting, that a dignified Minister of Six Ministries, would commit such vile acts!

The Wang Family was barely containing their murderous aura.

Looking at him, Xu Jing suddenly spoke softly, "Haven’t you already claimed the justice for Lady Wen? Do you truly believe what you’re doing now is for Lady Wen’s justice?

Your plan, I understand it well, you originally didn’t intend to kill Wang Baojun. Isn’t that so? You kidnapped Wang Baojun to have a witness, hoping that after you killed Xu Hanguang, someone would tell others why you did it, exposing the Xu Family’s evil deeds, and Wang Baojun is the perfect candidate to do this.

The Wang Family, angry with the Xu Family for involving Wang Baojun, would certainly help spread the Xu Family’s dirty deeds and even oversee the official prosecution of the Xu Family. No matter how much the Xu Family tries to suppress or muddle through this matter, it would be impossible.

Furthermore, you threw the ransom given by the Xu Family into the river. By then, the Xu Family would truly be left with nothing, teetering on the brink of collapse."

Upon hearing Xu Jing say that Yang Quanfu had thrown the ransom into the river, everyone present looked at Xu Jing in disbelief.

This couldn’t be true, right?! That was as much as 40,000 taels of silver! Throwing it into the river equates to being gone!

Jiang Shaobai suddenly understood why Xu Jing could guess that Yang Quanfu would come to Xiangsi Cliff.

He wholeheartedly sought revenge against the Xu Family, certainly not wishing to leave them even a sliver of hope. Simply hiding those gold bars could potentially have them found.

To utterly destroy all the gold bars in a short time, there was no better way than throwing them into the Nu River!

Near this area, the only place accessible by carriage and closest to the Nu River is this Xiangsi Cliff!

Xu Jing deeply gazed at Yang Quanfu, softly saying, "Mr. Yang, this is the last time I call you this. The Mr. Yang I knew wouldn’t harm innocent people without cause. Your purpose has been achieved; there’s no need to turn yourself into what you despise because of those vile people."

Yang Quanfu looked dully at Xu Jing, and suddenly, he lowered his head and quietly laughed.

After laughing for a long time, he again raised his head, looking at Xu Jing with gentle and kind eyes, just as in those years on the manor, when he watched a young Xu Jing. His voice was soft, "Lady, you’re right, I was blinded by hatred, walking into a dead-end. Although it’s a pity not to kill Xu Hanguang, as long as those vile people in the Xu Family receive their deserved punishment, I will be satisfied.

Lady..."

He suddenly, choked and said, "Although I know, I have no right to ask you anything, would you promise me one thing?"