RPAGF Chapter 216 Since the evil cause has been sown, I, the evil consequence, will bring it all to an end
Chapter 216 Since the evil cause has been sown, I, the evil consequence, will bring it all to an end
"You're quick to distance yourself," Empress Dowager Cheng sneered. "Your own mother died right in front of you, and you're unmoved at all. Instead, you're busy distancing yourself. You truly are a fine eldest son of Cheng Hai and Zhang Shi."
They are equally cold-blooded, ruthless, and selfish.
Cheng Shiyuan's face paled even more, and he stammered in his defense, "I was just stating the facts..."
"Elder sister, your mother's death has nothing to do with me, nor does the Zhang family's treasonous plot. At most, I may have bullied you when we were children, but all these years, I've been pounding rice every day. Even if I have debts, they should be paid off by now..."
Moreover, ever since Empress Dowager Cheng entered the palace and became a favored concubine, those who knew about the feud between Empress Dowager Cheng and the Cheng family dared not associate with the Cheng family. As a result, he was delayed for so many years and was unable to marry a wife.
Empress Dowager Cheng merely glanced at him indifferently, then ignored him and walked towards the main room.
After dealing with the Zhang family, there's still the Marquis of Chengen to worry about.
In truth, although Zhang was vicious, the Marquis of Chengen was the root of all evil. If he hadn't provoked Zhang, none of this would have happened.
A heartless man, a fickle lover—only by being pierced by ten thousand arrows and swallowing a thousand needles can one find relief.
Cheng Yan had someone watch over the Cheng brothers in the courtyard, and then followed them.
Zhang feigned madness, acting strangely, while the Marquis of Chengen was paralyzed in bed, suffering day and night. The two were a perfect match.
"Water...water...I want to drink water."
"I'm hungry, bring me some food."
"The traitor! The traitor!"
"She still has the energy to curse." When Empress Dowager Cheng appeared at the dormitory door, she covered her mouth and nose with her hand, frowned, and thought to herself that she had probably been pampered for too long and could not even stand this little bit of stench.
Marquis Chengen turned his head and saw a woman in a green dress standing at the door. He was momentarily dazed, and it took him a while to remember who it was. "It's you, it's you, you... oh... you rebellious daughter!"
"Thank you for your concern, and for remembering me." Empress Dowager Cheng stepped inside. "It's been many years since we last met, so I came with Ayan to see you. We are relieved to know that you are doing well."
Marquis Chengen looked at Empress Dowager Cheng and then at Cheng Yan standing beside her. He was so angry that he nearly fainted.
"Not bad? I'm not bad?!" Marquis Chengen gritted his teeth. "Are you all blind? Look at the state I'm in now! And you still think I'm not bad?!"
"Hurry up, send someone to heal my leg! Heal my leg!"
Empress Dowager Cheng scoffed, "The sun must be a bit too strong, making you dizzy. It's not even dark yet, and you're already dreaming. Have you forgotten who broke your leg?"
Marquis Chengen's breath hitched, and he looked abruptly at Cheng Yan.
Yes, his leg was broken by Cheng Yan himself back then. Cheng Yan was extremely ruthless, causing him to suffer unbearable pain for a long time afterward, feeling like he was living a life worse than death.
Cheng Yan also looked up at him, her gaze filled with coldness.
Someone brought over a chair, and Empress Dowager Cheng sat down casually, looking at the Marquis Chengen lying on the bed from a distance: "I thought you would die from the pain, but you are lucky to be alive. The imperial physicians have really gone to great lengths."
Marquis Chengen's face twitched, his eyes filled with hatred: "You wretched children! You...you dared to kill your father, you are unfilial and disrespectful, you deserve to die a thousand deaths, and you will go to hell after death."
"Lord Chengen is joking." Empress Dowager Cheng smiled, and her smile grew brighter and brighter. "Just now, Madam Zhang also said that we would die a horrible death. It's a pity, she was just so angry that she died with her eyes wide open!"
Marquis Chengen was taken aback: "Zhang Shi is dead?"
"Yes, I only told her that the Zhang family had committed treason and rebellion, that they had been given poisoned wine yesterday, and that they had been buried in a mass grave today. But she couldn't bear it, and she died of anger. When she died, her eyes were wide open, and she couldn't close them in peace!"
Marquis Chengen shuddered, the hatred in his eyes fading, replaced by fear.
He knew a thing or two about his daughter's methods; she was ruthless to the extreme. She hadn't come here today just to mock him or see him in such a sorry state.
Her arrival today is probably to send Zhang to her death.
What about him?
Did they send him along with them?
The thought of this possibility made Marquis Chengen tremble all over.
Although he is living a miserable life now, it is better to live than to die. Who would want to die if they can live? Moreover, his daughter is the Empress Dowager and his grandson is the current emperor. As long as he lives, he may still have a chance to turn things around.
If you die, then you have nothing left.
Empress Dowager Cheng continued, "In a few days, it will be Ayan's birthday and also the anniversary of her mother's death. I was thinking that during this memorial service, I would tell her about the Zhang family and Zhang Shi, so as to comfort her spirit in heaven."
Marquis Chengen's mouth was dry, and his heart was trembling: "It...it's my duty..."
"Indeed." Empress Dowager Cheng laughed. "So I thought that this matter doesn't need to be done in two separate ways. After sending Zhang Shi away, I can also send you off. I can inform you at the same time."
Sure enough.
Marquis Chengen was so frightened that he almost fainted.
"You...I am your father! You wretched child, do you really dare to commit patricide? Have you really gone mad?"
"You're crazy, crazy..." Marquis Chengen's hands trembled uncontrollably.
Empress Dowager Cheng glanced at him indifferently: "I am perfectly clear-headed. It is you who is insane. You are greedy, selfish, and ungrateful. You were never a good person to begin with. Whether it is Zhang or my mother, it all stems from you."
"If I end your life today, I will not only be doing nothing wrong, but I should be doing a good deed."
Empress Dowager Cheng raised her hand, and a guard brought over a food box. Just as she was about to reach for it, Cheng Yan took it first, saying, "I'll take it."
"Ayan." Empress Dowager Cheng frowned. "I harbor resentment towards him. Only by personally ending his life today can I find peace."
Cheng Yan shook his head: "My sister is a woman. I should be the one to take the lead in this kind of thing. Besides, my sister has done enough over the years."
Empress Dowager Cheng angered Zhang Shi to death, but Cheng Yan didn't care; he just wanted her to be happy. However, he didn't expect that Empress Dowager Cheng would be accused of 'parricide.' He was a man, and it was right that he should be the one to do it.
"Moreover, my origin is his sin. Since evil causes are sown, it is only natural that I, the evil result, should end all of this. Sister, leave this matter to me."
"I have avenged my mother, and from now on I can face her with dignity."
Empress Dowager Cheng paused, then stared intently at Cheng Yan.
Cheng Yan stared at her intently.
In the end, Empress Dowager Cheng relented: "Very well, since you want to avenge your mother, then so be it."
Cheng Yan has always had a hurdle he can't get over.
His existence was a source of pain for Ming Shi. He was also used to cause Ming Shi's death at birth. Even though he was innocent, she and her mother did not blame him.
But if he has this idea in his heart and wants to do it, then so be it.