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Chapter 40 Killing Granny Wang

"Besides the eldest princess's son, the only other members of the Marquis's household who gave birth to the second and third sons were the Marquis's wife. The rest either miscarried or died young..."

Bao Ling's voice grew softer and softer, yet it penetrated precisely into everyone's ears.

She looked up into Anyang Hou's scarlet eyes, clearly believing what she said. A hint of smugness flashed across Baoling's eyes, disappearing in an instant.

Mother Gu's face instantly turned furious, and she scolded, "That's utter nonsense!"

She straightened her back instinctively, but could not completely hide the turmoil in her heart.

How could Baoling possibly know about these things that happened so long ago?

"Why did you harm me?" Aunt Zhao's eyes were bloodshot and red, her gaze seeming as if she wanted to devour someone.

She moved abruptly, as if a small mountain had risen from the ground, and charged straight at Gu's mother with endless resentment. In an instant, she tackled Gu's mother to the ground.

The two hundred-plus pounds of fat, like a heavy mountain of meat, weighed down on Gu's mother, making her face turn red and her breathing difficult.

Gu's mother struggled desperately, "Help! Quickly drag this fat pig away!"

The word "fat pig" further enraged Aunt Zhao, who felt that her own obesity was all because of Aunt Zhao.

Today we must avenge wrongs and settle scores.

In her anger, Aunt Zhao grabbed Gu's mother's hair tightly with her large, fat hand, and then raised her arm high.

"Clap clap..."

Slaps, delivered with force, rained down on Gu's mother's face.

Aunt Zhao struck hard, and Gu's mother's mouth bled from the blow. She roared angrily, "You damned bitch, I'll kill you!"

Hearing this only fueled Aunt Zhao's anger, and she tightened her grip even more, gritting her teeth as she said, "You still want to kill me? I'll beat you to death first."

Seeing this, Granny Wang rushed forward and, with great effort, managed to rescue Gu's mother from Aunt Zhao's clutches.

Granny Wang looked coldly at Aunt Zhao, "Beating the mistress and slandering the mistress are both capital offenses."

As he spoke, his sharp gaze shot towards Bao Ling behind Marquis Anyang.

Baoling was terrified of being tormented by Granny Wang these days, and subconsciously sidled up to Marquis Anyang.

Upon seeing this, Marquis Anyang angrily rebuked, "This is the Marquis Anyang's residence, and it is not your place, a servant, to speak out."

Baoling stood behind Marquis Anyang with a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, her eyes full of smugness as she looked at Madam Gu and her servant.

With Wang Mama's help, Gu's mother finally managed to stand up. She gently wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, her eyes filled with resentment.

"My lord, I will not let this matter rest. These two vile women are in cahoots, and I will seek justice for them."

Marquis Anyang was furious, his forehead veins bulging like earthworms. He rushed to Gu's mother in one stride, his finger almost poking the tip of her nose.

He roared hoarsely, "How dare you talk to me about justice? I trusted you completely and entrusted you with the management of the inner courtyard of this manor, but my children have all died mysteriously. It's all because of you, you poisonous woman, who secretly harmed them!"

"Haven't I given you enough honor and power over the years? Why are you so heartless and insane?"

Mother Gu's face was ashen, her body swayed unsteadily, and she almost lost her balance. She swallowed nervously.

"My lord, you must believe me! I am truly innocent and have never done such a heinous thing."

But her explanation seemed so weak.

"I'm divorcing you!"

When the words of the Marquis of Anyang rang in Gu's mother's ears, her eyes widened instantly, filled with fear and disbelief.

She bore him two sons and worked diligently for many years, managing the household and dedicating her life to the Marquis's family.

How could he divorce her?

Wang Mama, who was standing to the side, was extremely anxious. She knelt down with a thud, ignoring the pain in her knees, and crawled to the feet of Marquis Anyang.

Clutching his trouser leg tightly with both hands, she pleaded with tears streaming down her face, "My lord, I have served in the Marquis's mansion for many years and know Madam's character best. She is kind-hearted and treats the servants with kindness and compassion. How could she possibly do something to harm a child?"

"There must be some misunderstanding here, Your Excellency! You must investigate this thoroughly!"

Marquis Anyang was blinded by rage and wouldn't listen to anything. He raised his leg and kicked Granny Wang.

"The evidence is conclusive, yet you still try to deny it! It's all because of you, you scoundrel, who instigated this. Who knows how much blood of my Gu family's descendants you have on your hands?"

"Guards! Drag this unfilial servant out and beat him to death with sticks!"

"My lord, spare my life!"

Wang Mama was carried out by several servants. She struggled desperately, and her shrill screams echoed throughout the courtyard.

When Gu's mother saw Wang Mama being dragged away, she panicked, her legs went weak, and she knelt down with a thud.

"My lord, please spare Granny Wang. I truly did not harm Consort Bao's child. Granny Wang has served me faithfully for many years; she has worked hard even if she has not done anything meritorious."

She crawled forward on her knees a few steps, her forehead hitting the ground heavily. "Please, spare her life."

"Your heart aches too?" Marquis Anyang looked down at Gu's mother, his eyes filled with disgust and mockery.

"Have you ever thought about the children you killed? How much pain must they be in heaven?"

Chu Ruohan stood silently to the side the whole time. Yes, Wang Mama was dying, and her heart ached too!

In her past life, who will repay the debts of her parents, siblings, and other relatives?

Chu Ruohan will always remember her parents kneeling before Gu's mother, pleading for mercy and asking her to spare her life, even if it meant becoming a nun in the mountains.

In her past life, Chu Ruohan was utterly innocent, becoming a victim of Gu Cheng'an and Du Ruoling's love.

Gu's mother, however, wanted to take back the pain of losing her son a thousandfold from her...

The Marquis of Anyang's decision to divorce his wife caused such a commotion that the entire household was alarmed.

Gu Cheng'an and Gu Chengyan were extremely anxious and rushed towards Zizhu Pavilion.

As Gu Chengyan stepped into Zizhu Pavilion, he saw Granny Wang tightly bound to a stool with thick ropes.

The executioner raised a thick wooden stick high and pounded it down on her aged body again and again.

She was barely breathing and exhaling more than she was taking in air. With each blow of the wooden stick, her body trembled violently, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, staining her clothes crimson.

"Stop!" Gu Chengyan's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He knew all too well that Wang Mama was like his mother's right-hand woman.

He and his second brother were also raised under the watchful eyes of Granny Wang.

"Third Young Master, the Marquis has ordered that Granny Wang be beaten to death." The servant carrying out the execution looked troubled, but the wooden stick in his hand did not stop.

"If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility!"

Gu Chengyan rushed forward and stood in front of Wang Mama.

He crouched down and looked at Granny Wang. "Granny, what exactly is going on?"

Granny Wang spoke very softly, and Gu Chengyan had to put his ear close to hear her clearly...