"You are all about to become grandfathers, and your families will grow, meaning your current residences won't be enough. It's better to separate. My mind is made up, so don't try to persuade me." Even after he left, the eldest son wanted to speak, but he was directly interrupted, giving him no chance to talk.
Next, the old patriarch had the public ledgers brought forth, and the little things from the promotion were distributed. The main house received most of the properties, including houses and farmlands, while the second and third branches received very little. The primary goal of these three branches was to disassociate themselves; the amount of money was unimportant, and they let the second branch pick everything first.
Upon entering the new courtyard, Liu Jia Zhenren felt a sense of unreality. They had actually moved out of that home. The scene that had only appeared in their dreams had truly come to pass. Tears welled up in their eyes as they saw the reflection of their opponent.
When Wu Caiwei and Shangguan Ke received the news, they were genuinely happy for him. Gao Xuejuan was dead, and one of the original owner's enemies was gone. The thought that the other two, though not living well, were still alive made her uncomfortable. The next day, she bought a lot of delicious food, along with new quilts and clothes, and bribed Yuzhu to visit Liu Moran in prison.
When Liu Moran saw Wu Caiwei appearing outside the prison cell, he could hardly believe his eyes. He rubbed them to confirm he wasn't dreaming, then scrambled to the front of the cell and pleaded, "Meng'er, I know I was wrong. Can you find a way to save me? I promise to listen to you from now on, to go wherever you point. You and your family should live well."
Wu Caiwei almost burst out laughing, looking at the disheveled, ragged man before her. He was nothing like the dapper gentleman he used to be. It seemed he hadn't been doing well recently, or he wouldn't have said such disgusting words.
Wu Caiwei crouched down, smiling at him, and said with ill intent, "I'm not here to save you today. I mainly wanted to tell you some news: Gao Xuejuan is dead."
Liu Moran stiffened and collapsed to the ground. He had been thinking that Gao Xuejuan, being a young lady of the Gao family, might be able to persuade her father to save him, giving him some hope. But now that she was dead, who else would save him? At this moment, his gaze shifted to the woman before him. If she were willing to step up for him, there might still be some hope.
"What does his death have to do with me? I've always loved only you. If it weren't for his unsolicited actions in meeting you and then handing you over to the Prince of Free Travel, we wouldn't be in this situation. His death is no more than he deserves. Meng'er, we've known each other for so many years, won't you help me? I promise to live a good life with you once I'm out." Moran, as if grabbing a last straw, begged her. He didn't want to spend five years in prison; the people here were abnormal and terrifying. He had been beaten many times during this period. If this frail body continued to be bullied, who knew if he would even be alive in five years.
"You are truly heartless. Gao Xuejuan gave her all for you, and now that she's dead, you haven't even uttered a word of condolence. A man like you doesn't deserve to live." Wu Caiwei had always known he was selfish and never held out any hope for him. His reaction was well within her expectations.
"Yes, I am bad, and I have wronged you. Can you please save me first and let me compensate you?" Even though Wu Caiwei's attitude was terrible, he didn't give up any slight opportunity.
"Getting you out is impossible. For the sake of our many years of acquaintance, I've brought you some food, clothes, and a quilt." She said this as she passed the items in through the gap in the old fence.
Liu Moran had long smelled the aroma of the food. Since entering the prison, he could only savor such meals in his dreams. He swallowed involuntarily. Su Dan Novel Network.
As soon as Wu Caiwei opened the food box, he eagerly began to devour it. Seeing the other inmates eyeing him hungrily, Wu Caiwei chuckled inwardly and quickly left. Indeed, not long after, she heard Liu Moran's screams from behind her. The corners of her lips curved up unconsciously. This was precisely the effect she wanted.
Were any of the inmates in prison easy to get along with? With good food, nice clothes, and a warm quilt, he would become an object of jealousy, and many would want to take them for themselves. Without even thinking, she knew that as soon as she left, those people would go to rob him, and Liu Moran, by instinct, would protect his belongings. Who else would they beat if not him?
Wu Caiwei thought she could visit every few days. It would be best to be present to witness him eating the food, which would result in a heavier beating. In the harsh environment of the prison, lacking food and clothing, it was easy to fall ill. Even more terrifying was the lack of medicine, forcing them to endure it. Perhaps one day, he wouldn't be able to hold on and would die.
She was always a person of action. She did as she thought. As expected, during the next two visits, Liu Moran's situation grew worse each time. Of course, he had also learned from the previous two occasions. When Wu Caiwei brought food again, no matter what she said, Liu Moran refused to eat. He originally thought that this time the food could be left for them, so they wouldn't be beaten for it. Unexpectedly, when Wu Caiwei saw that he wasn't eating, she directly took the items back, leaving him stunned.
After she left, Liu Moran was naturally beaten again, the charge being that he didn't eat and didn't think of them. He was already at his wit's end. After this beating, he couldn't get up again. Within two days, the news of his death spread.
Since becoming paralyzed, Prince of Free Travel's temper had grown increasingly erratic. He would frequently order his personal maids to be stripped and beheaded, causing the women in the concubine's quarters to be unwilling to serve in the main courtyard. Those unfortunate enough to have no backing, if selected to serve, would be fine for a while and then be carried out. The Emperor had heard much about this matter, but thinking of his brother's current state, he couldn't help but indulge him.
"How is the matter I entrusted to you proceeding?" At this moment, the Prince of Free Travel, lying on his bed, looked at the man in black standing by his bedside with a face full of ferocity and arrogance.
"Everything has been prepared," the man replied with his head bowed, his tone devoid of emotion.
"Good. They dared to harm this King. This time, I will definitely capture them, eat their flesh, and drink their blood to vent my hatred! Hahaha..." As he laughed, he suddenly began to cry. Thinking of his current half-dead state, sorrow overwhelmed him.
Coincidentally, Wu Caiwei and Shangguan Ke were also discussing strategies to deal with the Prince of Free Travel. They had intended to let him make the first move, but after such a long time, there had been no movement, giving them a sense of impending storm. They were preparing to take the initiative.
At night, people nearby heard unusual sounds. They quickly grabbed their weapons, jumped out of bed, and went to their doors. At first, they were puzzled why they weren't coming forward. Then, Wu Caiwei smelled a faint scent of oil and, thinking of a possibility, was shocked.