Chapter 729: Help You Uncover the Truth About Your Mother’s Death....
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After understanding Lady Zhu’s true intention in summoning her, Liu Shimei smiled and said, “Look at you’re saying, Grandmother. In a family, one shouldn’t speak ill of one another. Whether it’s me or my sister who becomes the Crown Princess, it’s still an honor for the Liu family, isn’t it?”
Lady Zhu’s expression stiffened.
Liu Shimei’s words had indeed hit a nerve, pinpointing the sensitive point in Lady Zhu’s heart. She had often used the glory of the Liu family to manipulate Liang Ruyi in the past, suppressing her from practicing martial arts, keeping her out of the public eye, all in the name of maintaining the Liu family’s reputation.
Now, Liang Ruyi’s daughter threw those words back at her, and Lady Zhu felt like her face had been slapped!
Ouch!
She hated it so much it made her teeth itch. ‘Liang Ruyi’s daughter is just as detestable as Liang Ruyi!’
However, Lady Zhu still maintained a ‘friendly’ demeanor on her face and said, “You’re right. But if your mother were still alive, where would there be a chance for a common daughter to step forward?”
“My mother?” Liu Shimei looked at Lady Zhu, deliberately showing surprise on her face, and asked, “My mother’s health declined after giving birth to me, and she passed away a few years later. It’s my misfortune. Can I blame others for that?”
She said this on purpose, hoping to get Lady Zhu to reveal more.
Seeing her say this, Lady Zhu sneered and said, “No wonder you can’t compete with Liang Yan’er! You’re too naive. Do you really think Liang Ruyi died of illness?”
Liu Shimei had already guessed, but she still feigned shock, widening her beautiful eyes, and asked, “Then what? Does Grandmother believe that my mother was killed by that petty Madam Zhang?”
The use of ‘petty Madam Zhang’ was to cater to Lady Zhu’s mindset.
Since Lady Zhu wanted to form an alliance with her, Liu Shimei appropriately extended an olive branch, knowing that she could dig out more secrets from Lady Zhu.
Sure enough, Lady Zhu was pleased with Liu Shimei’s description of Madame Zhang, smirking with deeper wrinkles around the corners of her lips.
She said coldly, “Whether your mother deliberately induced premature birth, I’m not very sure. But the frequent visits and whisperings of the Zhang family are known to me. It’s nothing more than trying to bring down your mother and replace her as the Grand Chancellor’s wife. Since Liang Ruyi is blocking the way, this stumbling block must be removed, don’t you think so?”
Liu Shimei’s face showed sorrow, she sighed and said, “The logic is there, but without evidence, what can we do?”
Suddenly, Lady Zhu Shi laughed. In her eyes, which had become small and slightly triangular due to aging, a touch of satisfaction appeared.
She sneered, “Zhang family plotted against me, causing me to suffer for ten years. I came back this time to kick her from the clouds to hell! Shimei, as long as you cooperate, Grandmother is willing to help you uncover the truth about your mother’s death! Thus, pulling down Madam Zhang. What do you think?”
Liu Shimei calmly replied, “But if Grandmother has the evidence, why not report her directly to the Grand Court? Why go through so much trouble, and why do I need to cooperate?”
Of course, she knew Lady Zhu Shi couldn’t do that!
Destroying the reputation of the Liu family would mean an unbearable life in the Liu family!
“You are the victim! Don’t you want revenge for your mother’s death?” Lady Zhu Shi said as a matter of fact.
Liu Shimei shook her head and said, “Grandmother, after suffering so many losses, even the naive have learned to be cautious. If you don’t show your sincerity and I can’t see your commitment, how can I dare to cooperate with you?”
Lady Zhu Shi stared at her for a long time and said, “What I want is simple. After you become the Princess of Dun Yu, just don’t forget about me!”
Liu Shimei raised her eyebrows..