Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 429: Of Course This Isn’t Food for Humans!
Ugh!
Li Qingmu’s cheek twitched slightly, this really was a jinx; whatever he said would come true!
Long Yue looked at Yang Zhuoya, "I remember you have a cousin who works in the Ministry of Rites?"
Back then, a peddler accidentally killed an envoy from Liang Country, and it was Yang Zhuoya’s cousin who stepped forward. It was considered a favor from him. If he is in trouble, they should also help.
Yang Zhuoya understood Long Yue’s intention, smiled lightly, and shook her head: "My cousin is an honest man, does not like to go against ethical convictions, so he is not close with his colleagues, but this time he barely escaped death."
Embezzling tributes, this case is not small, a slight mistake and it would mean execution.
Moreover, Qi Yun has recently dismissed many officials and is consolidating the court’s power. If you commit a crime at this time, aren’t you just waiting to be dealt with?
"The Crown Prince is involved, the Third Prince and Seventh Prince surely won’t stand by and do nothing. Alas, the court, which was peaceful for only a short time, is about to become turbulent again."
Su Shi lifted his head to take a sip of wine, looking somewhat melancholy.
Li Qingmu stood up, approached, and poured wine for him: "Now that my body has recovered, I will ask the Emperor for permission and attend the Upper Court tomorrow."
Only after a month of recuperation at home has the outside become so turbulent. Li Qingmu wanted to stay home, ignoring outside matters, only to accompany his young wife, but if he ignores things, how will others perceive him?
A dignified Second-Grade Imperial Envoy, yet laid in sick bed for a month!
Even with injuries, outsiders don’t see it that way; some burns, at most half a month, and it’s enough to return to work, especially for a young man. Can’t bear this little hardship?
These people won’t say it outright, after all, Li Qingmu was exceptionally promoted by Qi Yun, but behind his back, there’s bound to be gossip.
Moreover, he also received news that Qi Jingyu and Prince Lingjiang were about to arrive at the Capital City. With their arrival, the Imperial City would become even more lively.
The Imperial Censorate, he must go!
In the afternoon, Li Qingmu submitted a memorial to request permission to return to the Upper Court as his body has recovered. Qi Yun took a look, then glanced at the news of Qi Junlian’s imminent arrival in the Capital City, and approved it.
He still remembered what Li Qingmu said to him back then.
— "Your Majesty, I was pursued by Qian Yi. If not for Prince Lingjiang’s heir appearing in time to save me, I fear I would already be a pile of bones, so, I cannot let him be saddened."
"Let it be if I can pass this country peacefully into the hands of you two brothers, then I will be at peace."
Qi Yun mumbled to himself, unable to do anything about this stubborn son.
"Old dog!"
"I am here, Your Majesty!"
The Imperial Study Room, originally empty, but as soon as Qi Yun called out, Chen Zhong appeared, his speed was astonishing.
"What about that Qian Yi?"
Since the incident was exposed, Qian Yi had been detained, but nothing had been done about him. He was supposed to be dealt with, but later Long Yue went missing, and Li Qingmu was injured and went home to recuperate, thus delaying it.
If it weren’t for suddenly recalling Li Qingmu’s words, he might have really forgotten about Qian Yi.
This is the lamentable fate of a small person. From beginning to end, Li Qingmu and Qi Yun never took him seriously; even this ruthless emperor utilized him all along, ridiculous that he was still smug over the situation.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, he is still being detained in a spacious cell, not suffering any hardship. Also, the second Miss of the Pang Family, herself is well; two days ago an Imperial Physician visited and said she’s already pregnant."
Qi Yun: "Alright, the matter of him wanting to attend the Upper Court has been approved, when you pass on the message, be sure to ask him how he wants to deal with Qian Yi."
Pang Shuangyue’s fate was for Long Yue to decide, and Qian Yi’s life and death should also be determined by Li Qingmu’s decision.
Subsequently, Chen Zhong went to the General Mansion to convey Qi Yun’s words verbatim to Li Qingmu.
Li Qingmu was surprised: "The Emperor hasn’t disposed of him yet?"
Indeed very surprised, Li Qingmu thought Qi Yun had already dealt with Qian Yi, but he was just detained?
Chen Zhongwas all smiles and exceptionally gentle towards Li Qingmu: "The Emperor said this person intended to harm you before, it is up to you to decide his life and death!"
Li Qingmu pondered for a moment, then asked, "How did I die before?"
"Oh dear..." Chen Zhong was almost frightened, hurriedly said, "Mr. Li, what kind of joke is that? Aren’t you fine now? How could you say ’how did I die,’ oh, spit, spit, that’s a terribly inauspicious thing to say!"
Li Qingmu smiled, he genuinely wasn’t superstitious about these things.
"The way he tried to kill me, now... let him meet the same end!"
Chen Zhong understood the meaning behind Li Qingmu’s words, implying that the way his stand-in died is how Qian Yi should meet his end.
Chen Zhong couldn’t help giving a thumbs up to Li Qingmu: "Mr. Li indeed is magnanimous and righteous. For the brother who died for you, he can now rest in peace."
That person was actually a death row prisoner, only Qi Yun offered him a deal, promising to ensure his family’s peace and safety, so he willingly died in Li Qingmu’s place.
Afterward, Long Yue gathered his remains and gave him a proper burial.
Now, Li Qingmu wanted justice for him.
As a death row prisoner, to die in this manner was worthwhile.
Chen Zhong replied, then looked at Li Qingmu: "Well...would Mr. Li like to personally oversee the execution?"
Li Qingmu looked at the gradually darkening sky outside and said, "Yes."
Last time, it was missed, almost leading to catastrophe. This time, he must watch Qian Yi die with his own eyes!
...
The Imperial Palace, Death Prison.
This Death Prison is special, not underground but above, so it isn’t damp, the inside is kept very clean.
The plaque on the cell door reads "Heaven," it is the Heaven cell, usually reserved for imprisoning members of the imperial family who have committed offenses.
But don’t misunderstand, Qi Yun isn’t being kind by arranging such a nice place for him, this arrangement is for Li Qingmu’s convenience to visit.
That kind of foul, damp place, wouldn’t forcing Li Qingmu inside be just punishing him?
At this moment, the sky was already dark, a prison guard came to deliver food, the food had already gone sour, but the guard seemed not to notice, directly placing it at Qian Yi’s cell door.
Qian Yi had lost his former glory, wearing a plain cloth garment of a condemned prisoner, hair disheveled, with a couple of straws sticking out.
He knew he was doomed, living in fear every day, not knowing when they’d come to kill him, under this torment of awaiting death, his eyes sunk down, appearing quite terrifying.
He lowered his head, looking at that bowl of sour food, laughed coldly, suddenly got up, and kicked it away.
"Crack!"
The bowl which held the food was already very old, with many cracks on it, with that kick, it shattered directly.
"Clatter..."
The chains on his body moved along with his actions, resonating with the broken bowl.
At this moment, he heard footsteps approaching, knowing it was the Prison Chief, he couldn’t help but curse: "Prison Chief, Prison Chief, come out here, is this stuff for humans to eat? Huh?"
"Hey, this stuff is certainly not for humans, it’s for beasts to eat!"
The Prison Chief issued a cold laugh, mocking him while saluting to someone beside him, "Mr. Li, look, it’s him."
