vrcanaries Chapter 391 The plot to kill Granny Zhang is exposed (Bonus Chapter)
Chapter 391 The plot to kill Granny Zhang is exposed (Bonus Chapter)
His hands finally stopped, and the whip hung limply on the ground.
Xie Siyuan in front of me was breathing weakly.
Just then, a cold voice came from outside the mourning hall.
"Father, are you planning to give him a beating and that's it?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xie Yanli slowly walking into the hall.
When Qin Jiuwei saw him, her expression softened considerably.
She is, after all, the daughter-in-law, and has only been married into the family for less than six months.
They are not considered true members of the Xie family.
Even if Xie Siyuan did something wrong, it's not her place to judge him.
In the eyes of Lord Xie and Madam Xie, Xie Siyuan was closer than she was.
Now that she's spoken up, she's trying to force Xie Siyuan to his death.
It's inevitable that they'll harbor resentment and have many complaints about her in the future.
It would be better to leave this matter to Xie Yanli.
This was something they had discussed beforehand.
They were all worried that Lord Xie wouldn't be able to bring himself to kill Xie Siyuan.
So on her way back to the main courtyard, she sent someone to deliver a message to Xie Yanli.
Xie Yanli also rushed back as quickly as possible.
Lord Xie pursed his lips upon hearing this and looked up at him.
Behind Xie Yanli followed a small figure.
The little boy with short legs hurriedly took steps, barely managing to keep up with Xie Yanli.
It was Xie Jue.
As soon as Xie Jue entered the house, the first thing he did was go to Qin Jiuwei and stay by her side.
Xie Yanli bowed to Lord Xie.
“Father, I have heard about what happened. Xie Siyuan first poisoned his own grandmother, and today he tried to kill Xie Jue. I am Xie Jue’s father, so naturally I must seek justice for him.”
Lord Xie's face darkened, and he remained silent.
Seeing this, Qin Jiuwei reached out and poked Xie Jue.
Xie Jue immediately let out a sob, which then grew louder and louder.
He covered his face, sobbing, "Today...today I almost didn't see my mother again, sob sob sob..."
His little shoulders trembled as he sobbed uncontrollably.
"I've never offended him, why did he poison me? Waaaaah!"
Xie Siyuan, who was lying on the ground on the verge of death, suddenly focused his unfocused gaze upon hearing his cries.
His gaze gradually turned cold.
The whole story quickly pieced together in my mind.
It turns out that Xie Jue's provocations and boasting a few days ago were all intentional!
I deliberately provoked him to anger, and then deliberately provoked him to take action!
Xie Siyuan let out a low, hoarse laugh.
He's been completely outmaneuvered!
Lord Xie looked down at Xie Siyuan, who was lying on the ground, barely alive.
His eyes were filled with deep hatred and uncontrollable grief.
He naturally wanted to kill Xie Siyuan!
I wish I could kill him right now!
But then he couldn't help but remember that he was the only bloodline left behind by Chongzhi!
The only bloodline!
For a moment, he didn't know what to do!
Just then, a servant rushed in from outside.
"My lord, Lord Zhou from the Prefectural Governor's Office requests an audience, saying he has important business to discuss."
Lord Xie shifted his gaze away from Xie Siyuan.
After a moment of silence, he finally waved his hand and said, "Let him in."
Soon, Zhou Ningxuan entered the main hall, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Lord Marquis, greetings, Young Master."
"Lord Zhou, what brings you here so suddenly?" Xie Yanli asked.
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but look at him.
"There has been significant progress in the case of Granny Zhang at your manor."
"Who is the murderer?"
Zhou Ningxuan said in a deep voice, "We still need to check one more thing before we can make a final confirmation."
His gaze shifted and landed on Xie Siyuan, who was lying on the ground, barely alive.
She slowly began to speak: "Turn over, I want to see his thighs."
Everyone was taken aback by his words, exchanging bewildered glances, not understanding his intentions.
Several attendants following behind him had already stepped forward.
He reached out and turned Xie Siyuan's body over.
The moment Xie Siyuan was turned over, he let out a low groan of pain.
Fingers unconsciously gripped the ground.
Zhou Ningxuan glanced back, and the doctor behind him immediately stepped forward.
He crouched down and reached out to lift Xie Siyuan's clothes.
The bruises on his thighs were visible.
The bruise has a dull yellowish-brown color, with somewhat blurred edges and a lighter center.
The doctor quickly spoke up, "Your Excellency, the color of this bruise has changed from dark purple to yellowish-brown, which means it has been there for some time."
He pressed the edge of the bruise with his fingertip. "Generally speaking, a bruise will turn reddish-purple within one or two days after the injury, gradually turn bluish-purple after three to five days, start to turn green after another five to seven days, and finally enter the yellowish-brown stage."
"This yellowish-brown color usually appears between ten days and two weeks after an injury. Based on the depth of color and the extent of the spread at the edges, this bruise should have formed about two weeks ago."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ningxuan smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, your young master has been back from the estate for exactly half a month."
The room was silent, and everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
They clearly still don't understand the connection between the timing of the bruise and the case.
Lord Xie looked at Zhou Ningxuan blankly, his brows furrowed: "What does the timing of these bruises have to do with the case at the manor?"
Zhou Ningxuan remained calm and explained slowly.
"The murderer who killed Granny Zhang broke in through the window late at night, poisoned Granny Zhang's tea set, and accidentally bumped into a stone outside the window when he was about to leave."
"This accidental impact left scratches on the stone and bruises on his body."
As soon as he finished speaking, a servant carefully carried in a stone, placed it in the hall, and showed it to everyone.
Zhou Ningxuan pointed to the scratches on the stone.
“This is physical evidence, and the bruises on the young master’s legs are even more irrefutable proof.”
He turned to look at the crowd, his gaze sharp and intense.
"Xie Siyuan is the murderer who killed Granny Zhang."
Upon hearing this, both Madam Xie and Lord Xie froze instantly.
They've already forgotten about Granny Zhang.
I thought he only killed one!
I only found out now that he had already killed two people!