PFC Chapter 273
Chapter 273
Xiaoyaozi took out a porcelain bottle from his bosom and poured out a pill.
Seeing this, Madam Ge rushed forward to take it, but Xiaoyaozi moved his hand away and met Madam Ge's gaze, saying, "You should think it over carefully. If you eat this, Master Ge may wake up, but only for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After that, Master Ge will be exhausted and die."
Upon hearing this, Madam Ge nodded and said, "That's enough, one incense stick is enough."
After saying that, Xiaoyaozi moved his hands forward a little more and then placed the pill in Madam Ge's hand.
The pill landed in Madam Ge's hand, but before she could be happy for long, she heard Xiaoyaozi's voice again: "This Soul-Returning Pill costs one thousand taels. Madam Ge, do you want a silver note or cash?"
Madam Ge's face stiffened as she looked at the pill in surprise: "So expensive."
However, as long as Master Ge could wake up, one thousand taels was nothing. He immediately said to the maid beside him, "Go to the accounting office and get a thousand taels of silver notes."
The maidservant obeyed and left, just as she bumped into the person who came in.
The person who came was Huan'er. As soon as Zhao Ma saw Huan'er, she stopped kneeling and got up to Huan'er's side. She grabbed Huan'er's ear and cursed, "You little slut, how dare you poison the master and try to throw the dirty water on this old servant."
Seeing the impending battle, Bai Qingshi had no interest whatsoever, but seeing his senior brother's eager and amused expression, he couldn't bring himself to leave.
Huan'er couldn't handle things, and after only a few questions, she confessed everything she knew, and the mastermind behind it all was exactly what everyone expected.
When Wang Yuemei was brought up, she was already quite exhausted. Seeing Huan'er kneeling on the ground, she knew in her heart that what she had done must have been discovered. However, she could not admit it, because if she did, neither she nor her son would have a good end.
Seeing Wang Yuemei's eyes darting around, Madam Ge snorted coldly: "Wang Yuemei, will you tell me yourself, or should I have someone pry your mouth open?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yuemei, though feeling guilty, still feigned surprise and asked, "Madam, what do you want me to say? Did that wretched maid Huan'er say something bad about me?"
After saying that, she pretended to be wronged and started to sob, saying between sobs, "Madam, you can't believe the words of a lowly servant. I am innocent."
Madam Ge sneered, "I haven't said anything yet, what are you accusing me of?"
Then he had someone feed the pills to Master Ge and said, "It's a pity that no matter how well you planned, it's useless. Huan'er has already confessed everything. Even if you are eloquent, the master will not believe you in the face of the facts."
Wang Yuemei was alarmed; wasn't the master about to die?
The moment her thought crossed her mind, Mr. Ge on the bed started coughing. Madam Ge quickly stepped forward to help him sit up and pat his back.
When Wang Yuemei saw that Ge Guanren had woken up, she was stunned. A huge fear rose from the bottom of her heart. She felt a cold air spread from the soles of her feet to her whole body. When she saw Ge Guanren open his eyes, she completely lost the strength to support herself and collapsed to her knees on the ground.
As Ge Guanren gradually adjusted to his surroundings, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "What's wrong with me?"
As Mrs. Ge patted him on the back to help him catch his breath, she handed him a glass of water, her heart filled with mixed emotions. They had been husband and wife since childhood, and had once been deeply in love. They had worked hard together, but when did they begin to drift apart, maintaining only a facade of marital affection? It must have been the day he was named the richest man in Fuyuan Town. From that day on, she was no longer the only woman in the house. And she, on the other hand, only had him.
Seeing that Master Ge had finished the glass of water, Madam Ge said, "Master, you have been poisoned. The one who poisoned you was your most beloved concubine, Consort Mei."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ge's eyes widened, and he then saw that there were many people in his room, including Doctor Wang, who was treating him.
Mr. Ge handed the cup to Madam Ge. Although he was very angry, he could clearly feel that his lungs would ache unbearably whenever he got agitated, as he looked at the woman he once loved kneeling before him.
Mr. Ge was filled with resentment. How could he not know what Wang Yuemei was thinking? He just didn't expect her to be so ruthless and impatient. Clearly, as long as she behaved herself, this huge family business would belong to Yuan'er in the future. At this moment, he felt a little sorry for his son. How could he have such a mother?
Official Ge coldly said, "Report it to the authorities."
He didn't even want to hear any explanation from Wang Yuemei.
Wang Yuemei knew that her fate was sealed, but she could not implicate her son. She knelt forward two steps and came to Ge Guanren's bedside, crying and begging for mercy: "Master, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me for the sake of the many years I have served you."
Lord Ge didn't look at Wang Yuemei. Madam Ge kicked him away and said, "What right do you have to ask the master to spare you? Not drowning you is already the greatest mercy we can show you."
Wang Yuemei knew that it was useless to keep pleading, but she still wanted to fight for her son.
Wiping away her tears, she knelt down again and said softly, "Master, Madam, I know it's no use saying anything now, but Yuan'er is innocent. I hope that you will treat him well, considering that Yuan'er is your own flesh and blood. I am willing to atone with my death."
After saying this, before anyone could react, he got up, went to the table, picked up a fruit knife, and stabbed himself in the heart. He then quickly pulled it out, and blood gushed out immediately. Several servants who were nearby were splattered with blood, and the timid maid screamed and fainted.
She moved too fast; no one had time to stop her.
Bai Qingshi was the first to react. He went forward to check and found that the person was no longer breathing. Bai Qingshi shook his head at everyone.
Mr. Ge loved the woman he had doted on for ten years, and seeing her die in front of him still made him feel a little sad.
The matter was now considered settled. The rest was up to the Ge family, and there was no point in them staying. They all got up to take their leave. This time, Madam Ge did not politely stop them, but simply instructed someone to see Bai Qingshi and his party off.
Just as they reached the door, Dongfang Jincheng, who had disappeared, reappeared beside Li Muxia. Li Muxia asked in surprise, "Your Highness, where did you go just now?"
Dongfang Jincheng: "There were too many women in that place just now, and I didn't feel comfortable. I'm going out for some fresh air."
Li Muxia thought to herself: So he's been having a really leisurely time.
The two spoke in hushed tones, and no one noticed. Only in the moonlight did their shadows appear so close together, like a loving young couple strolling hand in hand.