Chapter 7: A Scheme
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Liu Sanniang took a deep breath and looked at Chu Yan. “Liu Cheng’s family.”
Chu Yan said in a low voice, “Lead the way.”
Under the moonlight, Chu Yan’s eyes were unclear. However, she saw the corners of his lips curl up. He was smiling!
Liu Sanniang was shocked. Why was he smiling? She was almost scared to death by that sinister smile.
In her previous life, Liu Sanniang had never interacted with a man, because she was traumatized by how evil some men could be.
She wanted to marry a gentle and kind-hearted husband.
After meeting Chu Yan four times, she was extremely afraid.
She felt danger and uncertainty everywhere whenever she was around Chu Yan. Her intuition told her that Chu Yan was not a good person and could not be provoked. If anyone provoked him, they might be eaten alive by him, so she was really scared.
Liu Sanniang withdrew her gaze and walked ahead in fear.
Soon, her back was drenched in sweat. She felt like millions of ants were crawling on her back.
Chu Yan chuckled. “What’s there to be afraid of? I won’t eat you.”
Liu Sanniang smiled awkwardly. “Hehe.”
Chu Yan narrowed his eyes and looked at her back. The soft fragrance on her body was very nice and he liked it very much. Chu Yan smiled. “Even if I want to eat you, it won’t be now.”
Liu Sanniang almost fell again.
What did this lunatic say???
She was just a fourteen-year-old girl. How could he say such shameless words? Liu Sanniang blushed.
After passing two streets, she arrived at Daliu Alley. From afar, she saw a brightly lit house and heaved a sigh of relief.
Seeing that she was getting closer and closer, Liu Sanniang quickened her pace. When Chu Yan reached out his hand and pulled her into his arms to cover her mouth, she was really frightened to death. She subconsciously opened her mouth and bit Chu Yan’s hand.
Chu Yan lowered his head and whispered in her ear. “Shh, someone is coming out.”
Tears welled up in Liu Sanniang’s eyes. He was obviously spouting nonsense. She bit his hand hard, but not only did Chu Yan not let go of her, he even covered her mouth tighter.
“Listen.”
Chu Yan’s expression remained unchanged, as if he could not feel any pain.
Liu Sanniang subdued the fear and listened carefully. She really heard the sound of the door opening and footsteps.
“Brother, I still feel guilty. I can’t take it anymore. I want her to live.”
Liu Cheng lowered his voice and said with a trembling voice. One could tell from his voice that he was guilty of something.
“Don’t you want to marry Yang Hua anymore? Your stupid wife hasn’t eaten for a few days and is going to die anyway.”
Liu Shun grabbed Liu Cheng and spoke fiercely.
He would not let this fool ruin his plan.
Liu Shun’s wife was disabled, and for her, living was enough a torture. So, they thought it was best for her to die.
Liu Cheng trembled and said, “But, but…”
However, when he thought of the woman in labor, he felt uneasy and tormented by guilt because his wife loved him with all her heart.
Liu Shun answered coldly. “Yang Hua is much prettier than that stupid woman. She won’t be willing to become your mistress. She’s a virgin. If you’re not cruel, it won’t be your turn to marry her. I’ve asked people. The Liu family is quite well-off. They can afford to pay one or two hundred taels of silver for two lives.”
Liu Cheng hesitated. “Will… will anyone find out? I’m afraid of going to jail.”
100 to 200 taels of silver was not a small sum. With this sum of money, he could marry the woman he loved.
His wife was a fool, and because of her, many people laughed at him and mocked him behind his back. He didn’t like her to begin with. Moreover, her life was miserable. Death would be a relief to her.
Knowing that Liu Cheng was convinced, Liu Shun let go of him. He then pretended to say in an indifferent voice. “To get rich, you have to take risks. If you’re so afraid of risk, then forget it. You can go to the herb store and buy some ginseng to nourish her. This way, the child and adult can definitely be saved. She might even give you a son. Congratulations!”
Liu Cheng became anxious. “Brother, don’t, don’t, don’t. I was just being silly. Her pregnancy is difficult and she will definitely die. That Madam Wei is not a midwife. She will kill my wife and child and I will not let her off easily.”
Liu Shun patted Liu Cheng on the shoulder. “Well, after this matter is over, we’ll go to the Yang family to propose at the end of the year. Next year, you’ll be in the same bed with that gorgeous beauty.”
Liu Cheng imagined that scene and no longer felt guilty. He smiled and said, “If I really marry her, I will reward you handsomely. This is all thanks to you, Brother. Scholars are indeed different. You are smart.”
Liu Shun said calmly, “Now go back. Capture Madam Wei and send her to the local government.”
Liu Cheng nodded and left.
The door to the small courtyard closed again.
When Liu Sanniang heard this, her heart turned cold. How could there be such a vicious person in this world? He actually conspired with his cousin to kill his wife who was in the middle of labor.
From their conversation, she could tell that Liu Cheng’s wife was a fool. But even if she was a fool, she was still a person and most of all, she was giving birth to his child.
This was a murder!
Liu Sanniang was no longer gagged. She said in a hoarse voice, “Thank you.”
She had misunderstood Chu Yan.
“Ah, my poor wife.”
A shrill cry tore through the night. Liu Sanniang widened her eyes and looked at the brightly-lit house. While they were standing there, the atrocity had already been committed.
Chu Yan squatted down and said, “Get up. It’s too late for you to go in now. Go back immediately and call your family. The more people the better. We can’t let their family take the lead. That woman’s corpse can’t be cremated.”
Tears streamed down Liu Sanniang’s face. She had never encountered such a situation before. She had been protected too well all through her life. When her two sisters-in-law gave birth, her mother, Madam Wei, was sincerely concerned about them. She would boil poached eggs at all times and cook the chicken soup, feeding them whenever there was a chance.
She thought that people in this world were mostly good. How could there be such a vicious person?
She was at a loss for words. She knew very well that if Liu Cheng cremated the corpse, there would be no evidence of any wrongdoing.
However, her entire body was trembling. Chu Yan’s voice was calm and clear. She nodded while crying and climbed onto his back.
Chu Yan immediately started running.
Within a matter of minutes, she had already arrived at the door of her house.
Chu Yan sent her in. His eyes were terrifyingly dark. “Don’t be afraid. Your father and brothers will know what to do.”
Chu Yan turned around and quickly disappeared.
Liu Sanniang shouted with a trembling voice. “Father, First Brother, Second Brother, get up. Something has happened.”