Tianliangyuan

Chapter 446 Shouldn't he be torn to pieces?

Li Zhangping's eyes flashed. Was his mother-in-law about to make a scene?

Li Zhangping quickly asked, "Madam Xu, is my Mingya aware of this matter?"

Wang Ruolan said slowly, "Mingya just gave birth and almost had a severe hemorrhage. She's very weak. Even if we were to tell her about this, we should wait until after tonight. Otherwise, I'm afraid Li Mingshu's wish will be half fulfilled!"

Li Zhangping choked for a moment, then realized after a few breaths that his mother-in-law was criticizing him.

Li Mingya almost lost her life and now needs to rest. If someone dares to report this to Li Mingya, and she experiences another massive hemorrhage due to emotional distress, she could really die.

If that were the case, wouldn't that mean Li Mingshu's wish would be half fulfilled?

Li Zhangping looked embarrassed and gestured to Ji Shi to speak.

Ji didn't know what to do; she had never encountered anything like this before!

"Madam Xu, it is indeed not appropriate to tell Mingya about this now. I am grateful for your kindness to her. As for Li Mingshu, what do you think is the best course of action?"

After going around in circles for so long, he finally managed to say something that wouldn't offend Wang Ruolan too much.

It's not easy that they even bothered to ask the lady of the house.

"These three men committed evil deeds, and the facts are undeniable. They should naturally be handed over to the authorities for legal prosecution!"

Li Zhangping immediately became agitated: "No way!"

If they are really handed over to the authorities, will the other daughters of the Li family still be able to find husbands?

Furthermore, it will be difficult for the Li family to arrange marriages in the future, as no good girl would want to marry into a family with a murderer.

“Madam Xu, this matter cannot be taken to the authorities, otherwise the reputation of my Li family will be ruined. We still have children in the family who are not yet betrothed. I hope Madam Xu can understand this.”

Wang Ruolan had anticipated his response and looked troubled: "If we don't do this, how can we bring the murderer to justice? If the mastermind were just a servant, it would be one thing; we could simply beat her to death or sell her off. But the mastermind is a young lady from your Li family. She murdered her elder sister—a crime deserving of death! Does General Li intend to uphold justice even at the cost of family ties?"

Does this mean that Li Mingshu is dead?

Li Zhangping was stumped by this question; he hadn't said he would sacrifice his own family for the greater good.

Besides, she's just a young girl, and Li Mingya is fine!

Why make such a big fuss?

"Madam Xu, how about this? We'll take Li Mingshu back, and I'll immediately arrange her marriage to someone far away. I won't be picky about family background. Furthermore, my Li family will send a generous gift to our newborn granddaughter. What do you think?"

"How can a newborn baby accept such a generous gift? Especially since it's a girl. Are you trying to harm my granddaughter?"

Li Zhangping was speechless again, not knowing what to say.

Ji was both furious and bitter. Her daughter had been nearly killed, but she had to protect the family's reputation to keep the murderer safe. It was incredibly frustrating!

“Madam Xu, I misspoke. Those were all for Mingya. Besides, Mingya and Mingshu are very close sisters. If Mingshu were really punished, Mingya would feel bad.”

Everyone understood Li Zhangping's implication.

Just then, Xu Zhaozhao burst out laughing.

Everyone looked at her, surprised that she could still smile at this moment.

"General Li, what you're saying is really funny! It's precisely because of the deep sisterly affection you've always had that Li Mingshu has become so greedy and emboldened, and she's convinced that the Li family will definitely save her. After all, the Li family doesn't want a murderer's daughter."

These words directly tore away the facade of respectability that the Li family maintained.

Xu Zhaozhao remained calm, then changed the subject: "But has anyone considered my third sister-in-law's feelings? She usually treats Li Mingshu like a younger sister, but this younger sister turned around and stabbed her in the back. My third sister-in-law must be filled with remorse. How could she not be happy that the wicked person has been punished?"

Xu Zhaozhao turned her head and met Li Zhangping's gaze.

"General Li, on the battlefield, someone you always considered a brother stabbed you in the back. If you survived, would you spare him?"

The worst thing is when something happens to you.

If there were such traitors on the battlefield, they wouldn't be too much to die a hundred times!

Li Zhangping was furious, but he knew he couldn't vent his anger, especially not on this princess—he couldn't afford to offend her!

"Princess, how can these be compared?"

"Why not? It's just that the victim has changed from my third sister-in-law to the general, and the general thinks the other party is unforgivable and deserves to be torn to pieces. But why is it that when the victim is my third sister-in-law, people think about not making a big deal out of it, about saving face and reputation, and about making my third sister-in-law endure it?"

The more I think about these words, the more uncomfortable I feel!

Xu Junting couldn't take it anymore and jumped up.

“My wife and daughter were the ones who almost got hurt. Mingya and I are the real victims in this matter. Your opinions don’t count! That bitch Li Mingshu, I’ll make her suffer the pain of being torn to pieces!”

Wang Ruolan was startled by his sudden outburst: "Sit down and talk! Our elders are still here, this is inappropriate!"

How could Xu Junting not know that his mother wasn't really scolding him?

Without hesitation, he hardened his neck and said defiantly, "Mother, no one can change this matter. Either we send it to the authorities, or Li Mingshu is killed! Hmph, if General Li doesn't agree, there's no need for my elder brother to bother. I'll write a memorial and submit it myself!"

Xu Junan kicked him directly, and Xu Junting was caught off guard and fell to his knees. When he looked up, he met his mother's gaze.

After kicking him, Xu Jun'an scolded, "Nonsense! What nonsense are you spouting in front of our elders? General Li? That's your father-in-law! You have no respect for your elders, I think you deserve a beating!"

Xu Junting snorted, tilted his head, and looked like he wouldn't listen to anyone and that even the Heavenly King himself couldn't do anything to him, which frightened Li Zhangping and Ji Shi.

Especially Madam Ji, she knew that among her children, Mingya was the most fortunate to have married into the Duke of Xin's family.

If we offend this son-in-law, there will definitely be trouble in the future.

"Your Highness, please calm down, Jun Ting, get up."

As Ji spoke, she stepped forward and personally helped the person up.

Xu Junting kept his head down, but still stood there, seemingly wanting to seek justice for his wife and child.

Xu Jun'an got angry when he saw him like this, and pulled him behind him: "Don't be stubborn. Mother and your brother are here, and they will stand up for you and your sister-in-law. Don't talk nonsense. Our two families are relatives, and they are your parents-in-law. Let's talk things out, sit down and discuss it slowly. Don't act recklessly anymore!"

Hearing this, Madam Ji finally felt a little more at ease: "Yes, yes, the young master is right. Let's discuss it again. Son-in-law, don't be anxious, sit down first. Mingya is my own flesh and blood. She almost lost her life, how can I not be anxious? But no matter how anxious we are, we have to find a way to solve this problem!"

As Ji spoke, her voice choked with emotion.

If she hadn't brought Li Mingshu with her today, perhaps none of this would have happened.

Ultimately, it was she who almost harmed her daughter!