vrcanaries Chapter 114 The third lady is beautiful and kind-hearted; she certainly wouldn't stand by and w
Chapter 114 The third lady is beautiful and kind-hearted; she certainly wouldn't stand by and w
Yu Kangjing was somewhat tempted, but shook his head due to the constraints of etiquette and social norms.
"It's not appropriate for us to separate the family so soon after our father's death."
Shen Jinzhu said worriedly, "I know it's definitely not now. It's just that I really don't want to stay in this house anymore. I'm really afraid that one day the children will be harmed."
“Alright. I’ll bring it up with my elder brother again at least 49 days after Father is laid to rest.” Yu Kangjing pulled her into his arms and comforted her softly.
The third branch of the family was plotting to divide the property, while the second branch did not want to leave the Marquis's mansion.
"I was really scared today." Aunt Rong patted her chest, looking like she had just escaped a disaster.
“My father’s death at this time is too suspicious.” Yu Kangnian’s brows were so furrowed that they could almost trap a fly.
"The person who did it seems to have acted in a panic. Otherwise, they should have used a slow-acting poison."
"Son, who do you think did it?" Aunt Rong asked him.
“Both my sister-in-law’s maid and my brother’s maid are suspects,” Yu Kangnian analyzed.
"But what good will it do them if the master dies? And the Marquis's anger today doesn't seem fake." Aunt Rong was completely puzzled.
“If Father passes away, my elder brother can then propose dividing the family property.” Yu Kangnian’s face darkened.
“My third brother is supported by his wife and lives a more carefree and comfortable life after the family split up. But now that I have resigned from my official post, my family can only rely on my eldest brother for support. I suppose my eldest brother is unwilling to take on this burden of me.”
Aunt Rong was taken aback by this and was immediately stunned.
"What should we do?"
“I have no place to stand in the capital now. If I leave the Marquis’s mansion, how will I live? We cannot agree to divide the family.” Yu Kangnian said decisively.
During his years as an official in Lingnan, he used almost all of his salary for charitable causes, all for the sake of earning the people's praise.
They had been supporting their family of three thanks to Zhao Yining's dowry shop.
But now that we're back in the capital, the expenses are much higher than in Lingnan. Luckily, we're using the public accounts.
If they left the Marquis's mansion, their food, clothing, and daily necessities would decrease significantly.
My older brother will definitely let my aunt follow him then.
They definitely can't afford to feed one more person.
"Now that the master has just passed away, the marquis probably won't mention dividing the family property. Let's take it one step at a time," Aunt Rong sighed.
Yu Kangnian returned to his bedroom with a sullen face.
Seeing his expression, Zhao Yining knew things were going badly.
Her husband seemed to be in a bad mood, and she hadn't found out the inside story of her sister-in-law's childbirth. Her husband was sure to lose his temper later.
"Has your sister-in-law given birth? Is it a boy or a girl?"
Just as she guessed, Yu Kangnian asked about it as soon as she entered the room.
Zhao Yining forced a smile and said, "I don't know. The maid only said that my sister-in-law gave birth to a stillborn child and was heartbroken. She has already fainted from crying. The stillborn child has already been sent away."
"Do you believe everything others say? Where's your brain?" Yu Kangnian instantly flew into a rage.
Zhao Yining answered, her body trembling, "The maids in the main house wouldn't let us in. I had no choice but to come back."
"There's nothing I can do, nothing I can do. What else can you say besides 'there's nothing I can do'?" Yu Kangnian kicked her hard in the stomach.
Zhao Yining staggered backward, her head hitting the bed behind her. She was completely dizzy.
Yu Kangnian, completely oblivious to her discomfort, punched, kicked, pinched, and bit her in places unseen by outsiders.
"What good is it for me to marry a useless person like you? You can't even handle the smallest things."
Yu Kangnian's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked terrifying.
Zhao Yining reached up and touched the painful spot on the back of her head. Seeing the blood on her palm, she trembled even more violently.
She thought that this time she might really be beaten to death by her husband.
"Save me... Zhezhi..." Zhao Yining used all her strength to call out to her maid.
Hearing her cries for help, Yu Kangnian became even more furious.
He reached out and covered her mouth.
"Don't scream!"
Hearing the lady's cries for help, Zhezhi outside the door couldn't help but push the door open to see what was happening.
After she rushed in, she only saw Yu Kangnian's back and Zhao Yining's hand hanging by the bedside.
His palms were covered in blood.
Her mind went blank for a second.
She took off running, rushing to the third house's courtyard at the fastest speed she had ever seen.
Zhezhi knelt down with a "plop" outside the third house courtyard, crying out, "Third Madam, save me! Please, save my mistress! Master is going to strangle her!"
She didn't know why, but instinctively she ran to the third house for help.
Perhaps it was because the Third Madam and the Madam had such a pleasant conversation that the Madam always returned from here with a smile on her face.
The Third Madam is beautiful and kind-hearted; she certainly wouldn't stand by and watch someone die.
Her voice was so loud that Shen Jinzhu and Yu Kangjing, who were chatting inside, could hear it.
The two were startled by these words and quickly went outside together.
"Third Madam, my mistress's hands are covered in blood, and Master is still choking her. He's trying to kill her!" Zhezhi cried, her vision blurred with tears, barely able to see the two people in front of her.
Shen Jinzhu was startled.
Is it that serious?
She quickly ordered her maid to fetch a doctor, then looked at Yu Kangjing and said, "Husband, come with me to bring my second sister-in-law back. Father has just died. If something happens to my second sister-in-law as well, then the Marquis's mansion will truly have no reason to stay in the capital."
"Okay, saving lives is the priority, I'll go first." Yu Kangjing quickly ran towards the second house's courtyard.
Shen Jinzhu looked at her maid.
"Jadeite, go quickly and invite the Marquis to repeat what I said earlier. The old Marquis has just passed away, and the Second Madam cannot be harmed."
My husband is, after all, my younger brother. He can save people, but he probably can't teach Yu Kangnian a lesson.
This matter still requires the eldest brother to handle.
"Yes," Emerald replied, and hurriedly went to invite Yu Kangping.
In an instant, the entire Marquis's residence was thrown into chaos.
Shen Jinzhu took Zhezhi to the second house.
By the time they returned, Yu Kangnian had fully regained consciousness.
He knelt by the bed, held Zhao Yining's hand, and burst into tears.
"Yi Ning, you can't abandon me."
"Yi Ning, you can't get hurt. You promised to stay with me until we grow old together."
"Yi Ning, I was wrong, I was really wrong, I will never dare to do it again, please open your eyes and look at me, okay?"
Shen Jinzhu looked at the broken branch in astonishment.
Is this what she meant by beating Zhao Yining to death?
Seeing this scene, Zhezhi was not moved at all; instead, he was filled with resentment.
She noticed the confusion in Shen Jinzhu's eyes and lowered her voice to explain, "Every time the master beats the madam, he kneels down and apologizes. He even slapped himself before, saying he would never do it again. But next time, he will still beat the madam. Our madam will be beaten to death sooner or later."
As she spoke, she began to wipe away her tears again.
Yu Kangjing turned his head and saw his wife, and hurried over.
The scene he witnessed when he arrived was so terrifying that even a grown man like himself was frightened.
The second brother seemed to want to kill his sister-in-law, a stark contrast to his usual gentle and refined demeanor.
He was starting to think he was possessed by a demon.
At this moment, Yu Kangping arrived.
He was startled by this and ran as fast as he could, his hair a mess when he arrived.
He burst in and saw Zhao Yining lying half-dead on the bed, his face turning ashen with rage.