Chapter 172: She Wants Revenge

he nobility and high officials, they also have their own ways. Everyone is waiting for the Emperor's bestowal, but it's not guaranteed that they will get to eat it. It's better to rely on themselves b...This news came as a bolt from the blue, striking Meng Jin Yao straight in the head, leaving her reeling.

Her face was pale as death, all color drained from it.

Unbelievable, resentment, anger, unwillingness... A mixture of emotions surged within her. Her hands trembled slightly inside her sleeves. She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

Was her mother the result of a difficult labor

For so many years, everyone in the family said she was a bad luck charm, born to bring misfortune to her mother.

Although she didn't think of herself as a jinx, she felt terrible inside, even thinking that it would have been better if she had never been born. After all, her mother died because she was born; at the time, only one could live, and her mother gave her the hope of life.

Now she suddenly discovered that her mother was murdered, and the one who killed her mother was none other than her stepmother Sun, who had tormented her for years. Her father was also an accomplice, one of the masterminds behind the crime.

Why

It wasn't her fault, but she took all the blame, while the real culprit lived happily for so many years.

What a pain!

Her father knew everything, yet he concealed the truth from his daughter about her mother's death. People mistakenly believed that her mother had simply died from childbirth complications, and she became a scapegoat, labeled as a "bad omen" by her grandmother for over ten years. Her father remained a cold observer throughout this ordeal.

When she was little, her father didn't love her. She envied Meng Jinyu for having a loving father and even tried to please him carefully, but he didn't take her seriously. So she gave up. She once thought that her father hated her because she was born, which caused her mother's death. She felt like a jinx, which is why he ignored her and only favored the daughters born to Sun Shi.

Now she suddenly realized that she wasn't a cursed child, and her father didn't love her because she wasn't his beloved's biological daughter. In fact, he probably felt guilty whenever he saw her, remembering the cause of her mother's death and avoiding her...

There was also Lady Sun. She had always been perplexed, for she had initially held great affection for Lady Sun, treating her like a biological mother. Yet, Lady Sun's malice toward her seemed so immense. Even if she were legitimate, she was just a young woman. When she grew up, they would simply give her a dowry and send her off to marry. She wouldn't inherit any titles, posing no threat to Meng Chengxing at all.

Now she understands.

It seems like the two dogs were feeling guilty.

The middle-aged woman saw Meng Jinyu's face was pale and terribly gloomy, her eyes filled with boundless hatred. She was terrified inside, trembling as she said, "Miss, this servant has already said everything there is to say. Madam's death really has nothing to do with me."

Hearing the sound, Meng Jin Yao's thoughts slowly returned. She took a deep breath and continued, "Who was present when the Sun family pushed my mother Didn't anyone else see it How could they have covered this up so well"

"At the time, there was only the servant girl present. I was the lady's personal maid, and coincidentally another maid had a stomachache, so it was I who attended to her personally.

"My lady is in grave danger during childbirth. I wanted to go to the Zhou family and inform the old master, but Young Master, who was formerly the crown prince, stopped me. He threatened my family's lives, saying if I spoke out, he would not let them live."

“I was afraid, so I chose to hide it. Originally, I had someone I loved, and my mistress had already returned my deed of servitude and allowed me to marry. However, I wanted to take care of the mistress after she gave birth before leaving. I didn't expect this to happen. After the mistress passed away, I also left Yongchang Bo's mansion.”

To say the least, the middle-aged woman’s face was filled with guilt and apologies as tears streamed down her cheeks: "These years, I have always been indebted to Madam. Whenever I came to Lingyun Temple, I would light incense for Madam. This time, it might be the best time to offer incense to Madam. The doctor said I don't have much time left."

Meng Jinyao fell silent for a moment, then asked again: “My father also had concubines in the past. Since he was interested in Sun Shi, my mother made the decision to take her in as a concubine. Why is he so angry”

The middle-aged woman replied: "Because Master lied to his wife, saying he had an appointment with a friend, but his wife found them meeting in secret. His wife felt deceived and betrayed, so she flared up on the spot. Besides, at the banquet, Madam also saw Ms. Sun, and they got along well. Madam never expected that her newly acquainted friend would have an affair with her husband. The maidservant estimates that Master and Ms. Sun had known each other long ago. It was only because of parental arrangements and matchmakers' words that Master married his wife."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jingyao's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't considered this before, but she knew her father would definitely like the Sun family.

She closed her eyes and opened them again, asking, "Is there any falsehood in what you said today"

"My lady," the middle-aged woman exclaimed, "every word I have spoken is true. If even a single word is false, may my descendants suffer for generations to come!"

Meng Jin Yao glanced at her in surprise. Those who come to pray are usually somewhat devout. To speak such words in a place of great Buddhist significance proves that what she said earlier was true.

She softened her tone and said, "Auntie, I'm sorry for today's offense. Seeing that you are not feeling well, I'll have someone send you home."

The middle-aged woman was taken aback and couldn't quite believe that she had actually let herself go home. Seeing that she didn't seem to be joking, she didn't dare ask any further questions and simply replied: "Thank you, young lady."

Perhaps the young lady had someone send her back so that she could find out where she lived. Even if she refused, as long as the young lady wanted to know, she would still find out. It's better to go along with it. Besides, with her useless body, it would take a long time to get home by herself. Having someone send her back would be better.

Then, Meng Jingyao ordered Qingqiu to send the middle-aged woman out and have her own coachman drive a carriage to take her home.

After the woman left, Ning Dong asked in confusion, "Madam, why did you let her go Since we know Mrs. Sun is the culprit and Lord Yongchang is covering for her, shouldn't we take her back to Lord Yongchang's mansion and expose their true colors"

Meng Jinyao replied, "We have no evidence. Although she is the only witness, her one-sided words are not enough to bring down the Sun family and my father."

Ning Dong frowned again and said, "Even so, we just let her go She also sheltered the murderer and concealed the truth."

Meng Jiny Yao said in a soft voice: "Between a master and their family, choosing family is natural. After all, blood is thicker than water. If there's no deep hatred, if I were her, I wouldn't choose to help the master explain the truth and risk my family's lives."

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After a moment, Ning Dong asked again, "Madam, what should we do next"

Meng Jinyo narrowed her eyes, her gaze gradually becoming deep and profound. A strong hatred flashed in her eyes, and the corner of her mouth curled into a dangerous smile. She said calmly, "Of course, I will repay grievances with grievances and revenge with revenge." Jin Yao didn't receive a reply. She slowly lifted her head and saw his stunned expression. She was unsure of what he meant and asked nervously, "Husband, you don't like it"Gu Jingxi came back to his...