Chapter 114 – Unexpected Turns (Part 2)
“Walking too much at night, one inevitably encounters ghosts. Meng Liang plays around too much, and naturally, he eventually exposes himself.”
Unfortunately, the Meng Clan, the local bully in Cangzhou, had such overwhelming power that they completely suppressed the voices of the wronged, ultimately flipping the script and leaving the victims with broken families and shattered lives. More helpless victims could only grit their teeth and endure this humiliation upon seeing it unfold.
Protected by his family, Meng Liang, having merely received a few scoldings, grew even more audacious until he committed a heinous act.
“That day, the Colonel brought his wife and daughter to the Meng residence to celebrate the Old Matriarch’s birthday. Upon seeing their beauty, Meng Liang’s lust erupted. He wanted to replicate his fantasies, but the Colonel’s wife was no ordinary woman and saw through his disguise. Filled with resentment, Meng Liang, using his father’s name Meng Zhan and under the pretense of official business, lured the Colonel out of the residence. He then brought along a group of unsavory friends and forcibly violated the Colonel’s wife and daughter.”
The Colonel’s wife still had her breath, but her daughter was violated to death, leading her to madness and a tragic collision with death.
The mother and daughter’s deaths were truly horrific.
When the Colonel finally returned home after three days, only then did he learn of their demise.
The Meng residence concealed the cause of death and disposed of the bodies. For a time, Meng Liang was restrained, but as the storm passed, his old ways returned.
By coincidence, the Colonel learned of Meng Liang’s actions, which ignited his fury—resulting in the Colonel forging a rebellion to burn down the Governor’s residence.
Yet how could the Colonel’s forces compete with the Meng Clan’s might?
Before long, the Colonel was defeated, fleeing into the deep mountains, vanishing without a trace.
However, this matter was far from over.
“Although Meng Liang’s actions sparked this chaos, the Meng Clan’s usual oppression of the common people and exploitation of merchants is all too real, causing public outrage. While the Colonel is missing, the riots in Cangzhou’s Meng County are far from over. Meng Liang, protected by his family elders, was sent out of Cangzhou Meng County, intending to hide in the capital. As for those unsavory friends of his, fearing repercussions from the Meng Clan for leading Meng Liang astray, they quietly left Cangzhou Meng County with him…”
Feng Jin listened in shock. “Such absurd happenings…”
He thought he had enough understanding of the matter, yet he discovered that Meng Liang’s actions could challenge his limits of understanding about the decadent offspring of noble families.
“The Meng Clan can still be considered loyal and virtuous descendants. Even if their family tradition isn’t as strict as during Meng Gong’s time, it’s hard to believe they could raise such a maggot-like degenerate… The Meng Clan is truly overstepping!” Wei Yuan rarely cursed, indicating he was genuinely furious now.
Thinking of his daughter, he nearly spat out blood in frustration.
“Even though Meng Liang is indeed a scoundrel, he also cherishes his life and is quite sly. To prevent anyone from being outed, those linked to him are far removed from one another, and no one knows the hiding places of all…”
So, even if they caught one or two of them, they wouldn’t be able to capture them all.
Jiang Pengji suddenly smiled, “However, there’s a silver lining to this…”
Wei Yuan looked at her in confusion. With things having escalated this far, what could possibly be good?
It was Qi Guanrang who seemed to have realized something, his dark eyes flashing with a glimmer of cold light.
“Indeed, that’s quite good.”
The deeper they hide, the less likely they’ll meet their demise unnoticed. The Meng Clan would have no grounds to pursue them when they’re gone.
Hejian County is not the Meng County where the Meng Clan rules unchallenged; surrounded by deep mountains and dense forests, it’s not uncommon for a wild beast to devour a few people.
Feng Jin understood the implications of their words, yet he merely opened his mouth, then swallowed back what he intended to say.
One should keep things light and avoid deep conversations; Jiang Pengji only needed to achieve her own goals.
“I apologize for disturbing you tonight, and tomorrow, I will surely bring a heavy gift to your residence as an apology. I hope you can forgive my rash actions this time.”
As Jiang Pengji rifled through Liu Lanting’s memories, she bowed politely to Wei Yuan while subtly hinting that it was too dark now and she wouldn’t disturb him any longer, intending to head home and sleep, hoping he would agree.
While appearing respectful and apologetic, her eyes held a calmness, not a hint of true remorse, making Wei Yuan feel pressed again.
“But why put the blame on you? Your actions were out of good intentions.”
Wei Yuan lightly dismissed Jiang Pengji’s actions, but the audience in the live stream was less inclined to let him off the hook.
【Coward】: No way, is Wei Yuan just letting this slide? He doesn’t seem to have further plans, what’s going on?
【Ancient Master Hong Jun’s Flower】: Not happy! This Wei Yuan is still the host’s teacher, I thought he was a strong man, but he’s disappointing. He doesn’t even step up when his little wife is bullied?
【Love’s Earth Spirit】: Same disappointment +1, he doesn’t have the guts like the Colonel who burned down the Governor’s residence. At least give a response!
【I Am Ye Liangchen】: A man without balls, if it were me, I’d beat the crap out of Meng Liang!
【I Am Long Aotian】: Beating the crap out of him… Hahaha, Brother Liangchen, in this live stream, I only bow to you!
Jiang Pengji calmly watched the bullet screen, pondering for a moment before posting her thoughts.
【Host V】: While I also dislike Wei Yuan’s reaction, considering the current atmosphere, I must regretfully inform you that his response is already quite manly. He hasn’t lost his resolve; he just can’t say it in front of me and Feng Jin.
Jiang Pengji’s words exploded like boiling oil hitting water.
【AUX Air Conditioning】: Host, I’m not well-read, don’t fool me, is this really considered manly?
Jiang Pengji gazed out the window, feeling a bit speechless inside.
From analyzing Liu Lanting’s memories, Wei Yuan’s anger primarily stemmed from his daughter’s shock and damaged reputation, not because a concubine had worn the green hat on him. Why? Because that person was cunning, seducing Wei Yuan’s concubine.
Concubine, favored concubine, primary wife—these three titles hold starkly different meanings for men in Dongqing.
The primary wife is the main wife, the favored concubine holds some status, while the concubine is just a plaything, mostly purchased for amusement.
Let’s say, if Wei Yuan’s close friend visits, and Wei Yuan insists on having him stay, he might send the concubine to serve and entertain his friend overnight.
Not to mention this; in some absurd places, the male host might even have a pregnant concubine serve guests or swap concubines for fun. To them, the concubine has merely become an object that can move.
If a piece of property owned by the master is moved without permission, even an idiot would get angry, but it wouldn’t lead to life-and-death confrontations.
If Meng Liang had touched the Colonel’s concubine instead of his wife, the Colonel would still be angry but likely bear it due to loyalty.
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Under such circumstances, what weight would the concubine carry in Wei Yuan’s heart?
Wei Yuan’s intent for revenge was primarily for the sake of seeking justice for his daughter, not for the concubine.
However, all she needed to know was this—Meng Liang was doomed!
