He was murdered after his family was wiped out and left with no descendants; his whole family knelt

Chapter 253, Fourth Madam

Liu Wan'er's eyes were filled with hatred. If she had a knife in her hand at this moment, she would definitely plunge it into Qiao Qingshu's chest without hesitation.

But there was nothing she could do now; all she could do was stare intently at Qiao Qingshu.

Suddenly, Qiao Qingshu leaned close to her ear and laughed.

"Having been given a second chance at life, you are finally going to die by my hand this time."

Liu Wan'er seemed to have misheard something; she raised her head and stared at Qiao Qingshu in disbelief.

"What? What did you say?"

Qiao Qingshu stopped talking and just tilted her head and smiled at her.

Liu Wan'er seemed to have been greatly shocked, and all the past events flashed before her eyes like a revolving lantern.

She suddenly realized that she had suspected long ago that Qiao Qingshu was also a reincarnation, but she dismissed the idea.

Looking back now, it turns out that none of it was a coincidence; Qiao Qingshu really was reborn!

A moment of terror flashed in her eyes, and her face scrunched up. She finally realized why Qiao Qingshu insisted on breaking off the engagement with Xiao Chengyan even though she knew he would become emperor in her previous life!

All Liu Wan'er wanted was to be bound to Xiao Chengyan, to be bound to wealth and honor.

However, Qiao Qingshu directly abandoned Xiao Chengyan and even destroyed Xiao Chengyan's throne!

At that moment, she suddenly realized that she was no match for Qiao Qingshu at all; their thoughts and perspectives were simply not on the same level.

The feeling of utter helplessness at being crushed by her opponent washed over her, and Liu Wan'er couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

"You, Qiao Qingshu! You, Qiao Qingshu!"

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, so painful that she had to bend over and curl up, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

She clutched her chest, sweating profusely, and stared at Liu Wan'er, wanting to speak, but unable to utter a single word due to the pain.

Qiao Qingshu slowly took two steps forward, brushed aside the stray hairs on Liu Wan'er's forehead, and said indifferently,

"Yes, I did it too. I tampered with your food before you left."

"Cousin, have you forgotten? I told you long ago that you would die by my hand, and I kept my word."

With all her internal organs tangled together, Liu Wan'er curled up and couldn't make a sound. She could only stare wide-eyed, trying her best to point at Qiao Qingshu.

But then he saw the graceful woman in front of him slowly get up and leave.

Seeing the two were about to leave, the soldiers quickly nodded and saw them off. Returning to their quarters, they glanced at Liu Wan'er and then called out loudly...

"Another one died of illness. Register them and then take them to a mass grave to be buried."

Liu Wan'er's persistent hand finally fell limply to her side, and she murmured silently,

"I'm not reconciled... I'm not reconciled..."

Even with a thousand and one regrets, death is the final act.

Several younger soldiers walked over and kicked the already stiffened corpse.

"What bad luck! We have to carry a dead person again!"

As they spoke, the group worked together to put the stiff corpse into a sack.

But Liu Wan'er's hand remained raised, pointing to a certain place, and she didn't put it down even after it was put into the sack, making the whole sack very uneven.

The soldier, hot-tempered, cursed and swore as he stepped forward, drew his sword, and slashed.

"Damn it, even in death they won't stop!"

The severed hand fell to the ground, the sack was flattened, the opening was tied tightly, and several people carried the sack and disappeared into the night.

On the return journey in the carriage, Qiao Qingshu kept her eyes closed, but her past life's experiences kept replaying in her mind.

Her own child was killed by Liu Wan'er, who slandered her and harmed hundreds of members of her maternal grandfather's Bai family. She herself was also tortured and left in the cold palace for several years, where she had to endure Liu Wan'er's torment and humiliation.

The suffering of her past life was relieved at this moment, and the weight in her heart was lifted.

But for some reason, tears still streamed down my face.

It's as if she's telling Qiao Qingshu from her past life that she has already avenged her!

The days to come will definitely get better and better!

At this moment, the tears in the corners of her eyes were wiped away. Qiao Qingshu slowly opened her eyes and saw Xiao Zhijie, who looked distressed, pulling her into his arms.

He didn't say anything, but just held her tightly and wiped away her tears.

At this moment, silent comfort is worth more than a thousand words.

Qiao Qingshu's heart softened even more, and she leaned against the man and burst into tears.

By the time she returned to the Xiao family home, she had already cried herself to sleep.

She nestled in Xiao Zhijie's arms, appearing incredibly petite.

Xiao Zhijie carried the person down and brought them back to the courtyard. The servants along the way did not dare to speak, but simply bowed their heads and gave way.

This scene was also witnessed by Madam Gu of the third branch of the family.

She curled her lip in disdain.

"Let's see how many more years you two can be so loving."

After saying that, he turned away disdainfully and returned to his own courtyard.

As soon as he returned to his room, he summoned his personal maid, Guo'er, and said...

"Did the old lady take her medicine today?"

Guo'er nodded and said,

"She drank it. I saw the old lady drink it myself."

Only then did Gu Rong's lips curl into a slight smile, and he said in a sinister tone,

"So what if the second branch of the family gains power? I want to show the old lady who is truly capable of managing this household—whether it's that little brat Qiao Qingshu or me!"

A hint of ambition and resentment flashed in her eyes. She had endured for so many years, just waiting for the first wife's family to fall so that her third wife's family could take over and control of the family!

Now that a junior is trying to climb over her, how can she accept that!

The medicine she gave to Old Madam Xiao wasn't a potent poison, but rather a slow-acting one. It wouldn't kill her, but it would make her feel weak, drowsy, and fatigued.

When Old Madam Xiao had searched for famous doctors to no avail and everyone was at a loss, she, the third daughter-in-law, appeared with the prescription. She was sure that Old Madam Xiao would look at her differently then!

Moreover, her plans don't stop there; the Xiao family's title is still undecided!

Since Xiao Zhijie of the second wife was a prince, he naturally disdained this title.

The eldest branch of the family was wiped out, leaving only the third and fourth branches. The fourth branch's wife, Madam Xing, was arrogant and looked down on others. She was not as flexible and adaptable as Madam Xing. With her scheming, the old master's title might eventually fall to their third branch.

She used to only think about it and didn't dare to take any action, but now that the situation is analyzed, she is actually the one with the best chance of winning!

Given that, how could she possibly not take action!

If her son inherits the title, wouldn't she also gain status through her son?

She was making her own plans, unaware that the shrewd Qiao Qingshu and Old Madam Xiao had already seen right through her.

Early the next morning

Qiao Qingshu then arrived at the courtyard of the third house.