The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 767: Internal Struggle (1)_1

Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Internal Struggle (1)_1

"What are you trying to do?" Marquis Li tried to stop her in exasperation.

"Can’t you see what I’m doing?" Ms. Mu scoffed at him, giving no regard for his face, "You, as a spineless father, dare not protect them. As their mother, how can I let them leave in such a pitiful state?"

Underneath her merciless gaze, Marquis Li felt somewhat ashamed.

"The Prince has given his agreement, what are you afraid of?" Ms. Mu sneered at him once more before turning her eyes to Li Yanran, her look instantly changing into one of tenderness and love, "My good daughter, no matter what others think of you, your mother will always love you."

In her embrace, Li Yanran broke down and tears flowed once more.

"I advised you not to fall for that man, that heartless man. Do you regret it now?" Ms. Mu softly whispered, her face close to Li Yanran’s. "In this world, your mother loves you the most. You won’t be alone, rest assured."

Li Yanran regretted, she thought that if she hadn’t so foolishly clung to Chu Suifeng, perhaps her life as the daughter of the Marquis Residence would have been glorious. What kind of man couldn’t she fitfully marry? The joyful days of her childhood and Ms. Mu’s kindness over the years filled her mind...

"Rest assured, all the pain will be over soon," Ms. Mu gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

Li Yanran lay in her arms like a child, basking in her warmth and tenderness.

Suddenly, the handkerchief in Ms. Mu’s hand quickly moved to cover Li Yanran’s mouth and nose.

Li Yanran’s eyes widened in shock, staring in disbelief at Ms. Mu.

"Mother can’t save you, but she can’t bear to watch you humiliated and in pain either. Don’t worry, mother will join you soon," Ms. Mu was speaking gently and soothingly while tears streamed down her face.

At first, Li Yanran struggled fiercely, but after hearing Ms. Mu’s words or perhaps due to losing strength, she quickly ceased showing signs of life, her hands falling lifelessly by her side. But her eyes remained wide-open, as if they were condemning the ruthless world.

The tragic change happened quickly. Initially, the surrounding crowd watched in silence, but soon started whispering. Majority of the men looked at Ms. Mu with fascination, while the women eyed her with disgust and hatred.

It’s an age-old principle — a beast will not eat its young. Ms. Mu cold-heartedly murdering her own daughter publicly was lower than an animal’s behavior. In the eyes of the people, if Li Yanran had died from her justified punishment, it would have been her fault. But since she was killed by her own mother, Li Yanran turned from a criminal into a victim.

"Wretch, wretch, how could you be so cruel?" Seeing Ms. Mu killing Li Yanran, Marquis Li felt relieved. At last, he no longer had to bear the torment of watching the ceremony. But then another thought struck him — if the prince holds him accountable for Li Yanran’s death at the hands of Ms. Mu, and why did Ms. Mu have the right to kill their daughter?

With these troubling thoughts, his newfound peace dissolved, and rage flared up in his eyes as he looked at Ms. Mu.

"Mother." Li Jieyong knelt down beside Ms. Mu in grief and indignation, "How could you be so foolish?"

"Your mother is not foolish, she is clearer than anyone else." Ms. Mu smiled sorrowfully and gently closed Li Yanran’s unblinking eyes with her right hand. "As her older brother, could you bear to see her continually humiliated and in pain?"

Li Jieyong wept silently, the tears of grief and helplessness flowing freely.