Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 86: Sending the Scum Relative to Jail_1

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Sending the Scum Relative to Jail_1

Upon hearing this, Cai Wei’s face changed instantly, a flash of killing intent darted across her gloomy eyes.

Tis damn family, well aware that a woman’s purity is even more important than her life, daring to smear her mother’s reputation, it seems she had been too lenient in the past. She kept them alive till now, only to raise tigers that created troubles, leaving room for disaster!

"Ha, it’s hard for you to have lavished so much care and concern on this matter, please follow me!" Cai Wei sneered, taking steps towards the backyard.

It concerned her mother’s reputation, and it must not be heard by outsiders. The expectations of ancient people on women were vastly different from modern times, and particularly stringent. If matters damaging to a woman’s reputation were spread, even if untrue, the woman would be looked down upon in the future. So, she wouldn’t allow these outsiders to hear their nonsense, of course, she was ready to arrange, never would they have the chance to say such nonsense again!

The father and son of the Mu family were so absorbed with the hundred taels of silver, they didn’t care about the flash of killing intent in Cai Wei’s eyes. Seeing her inviting them for a discussion, they thought they stood a chance and they were overly joyed as they followed her.

Upon entering the backyard, the trio was overwhelmed. They craned their necks to gawk at the two-story brick house and the well-dressed family of the second house, flanked by numerous servants. They were both amazed and envious. The next moment they were filled with greed and wished they could snatch everything and drive this cursed family back to the Mu Family Village!

"Madam, please have a seat!"

Auntie Liu knew exactly what to do. She moved a padded chair behind Lady Du and respectfully gestured for her to take a seat.

Chun Liu then came up to serve her some tea. "Madam, please enjoy the tea!"

Mu Zhongli watched Lady Du calmly seat herself and take a sip from the cup handed by the maid. His feeling of anger and irritation grew when she didn’t even spare him a glance. This cheap woman typically acted so submissive in his presence. But now, she had the audacity to act noble, and didn’t even acknowledge him. She didn’t even offer him a seat or a cup of tea, obviously denying him face and respect. He is looking forward to teaching her a lesson once he breaches the topic.

With a cold smile, he said: "It seems my younger sister, now being rich, despises her poor relatives like us. The three of us got up early and braved the cold to bring you news, and is that how you welcome us?"

Lady Du lifted her eyes, gave the cup to the maid, and with the attitude that her daughter had taught her, she said calmly: "The last time I made it clear that anyone from the main house is not allowed to set foot in my house or to have any contacts with us for any reason or excuse. Did you forget? Or do you intend to break our agreement?"

Mu Zhongli was choked. Unexpectedly, when he took the conversation to this point, Lady Du directly reproached him for misspeaking. He had originally intended on playing coy, but it seems there’s no chance anymore.

So, he opened his mouth to say: "I know that my younger sister doesn’t want to see us poor relatives, but I heard a few days ago that my younger sister ran to the town and had a secret meeting with a man which was caught by Butcher Zhang. For some reason, he was jealous, got a few ribs broken by the man and is still bedridden. The clan leader believes that my younger sister has corrupted the reputation of the Mu family and plans to expel her from the clan. Since the matter is significant, I specifically came to discuss a solution with my younger sister."

"What? You, you are framing me!"

Lady Du was so angry, she lost her composure completely. She forgot all the words her daughter had taught her, and pointing at Mu Zhongli tremblingly, her face turned pale from the anger.

Mu Chongcai rubbed his swollen eye, which was almost closed, and said with a skin-deep smile, "Second Aunt, don’t blame the clan for suspecting you. In just a few days, you have moved into a big house, having servants at your disposal, wearing gold and silver. How could a widow come into possession of these if there was no man backing her?"

"So, you are affirming that my mother has been unfaithful?" Cai Wei, supporting her mother who was so angry she couldn’t speak, asked coldly.

"Not at all, we naturally trust our sister-in-law, only that it is difficult to explain to the clan leader!" replied Mu Zhongli.

Cai Wei sneered, "So, what do you mean by coming here?"

Mu Zhongli shifted his gaze and said, "Grandfather means that family disgrace should not be aired in public. He suggests that sister-in-law gives more silver to the clan leader to keep him from blowing this matter out of proportion. Otherwise, in the future, where would Second Brother find the face to live his life? Not to mention, Sister Wei and Sister Fei are both nearing marriageable age. If sister-in-law spreads such rumours, which decent family would be willing to form a connection with us?"

Enthralled by his self-confidence, Mu Zhongli honestly believed that for the sake of her dignity, her husband’s reputation, and her children’s marital affairs, Lady Du, the wench, would loosen her grip on her silver and pay him off to avoid disaster.

"You...nonsense..."

Fuming, Lady Du trembled, swearing for the first time in her life, "Get out, you parasites, you black-hearted, rotten-lunged beasts, get out..."

With a skin-deep smile, Mu Chongcai said, "Second Aunt, think it over. If we leave, there won’t be anyone to help you handle your business. At that time, when you’ve lost your reputation and been divorced by Second Uncle, don’t regret it!"

Cai Wei started laughing right back. "There will definitely be regrets, but it’s not certain who will have them!" she said.

The individuals from the main room felt a chill hearing her laughter. They asked, "What do you mean?"

"Don’t be in a hurry," Cai Wei replied leisurely. "You’ll soon see, hehe..."

As she was laughing, a cacophony of footsteps was heard from the entrance.

"Open up, open up..."

After a few bellowing roars, the door was opened. A man of impressive stature, a middle-aged man, came in, followed by several yamen runners holding water fire sticks and iron chains.

Upon entering the courtyard, An Qiyun glanced at those present and ordered the officers behind him: "Arrest those three murderers who set the horses loose!".

"Yes, Sir!"

The bailiffs replied, closing in like wolves and tigers. With several ropes, they bound Mu Zhongli and his two sons firmly.

Mu Zhongli was utterly shocked, allowing the officers to chain him without any resistance. Mu Chongfu was a spineless man, and seeing the chains on his body, he fainted without uttering a word.

Only Mu Zhongcai was conscious, crying out like a lost soul, "Your Honour, it’s an injustice! I have nothing to do with this! It was my grandfather, father, and brother! I wasn’t even in town that day, Butcher Zhang can vouch for me, I was drinking with him..."

An Qiyun laughed: "Initially, when somebody reported you, I thought it might not be true and planned to bring you in for questioning. But now, based on your confession, it indisputably confirms the deed was committed by both you and your father!"