In Xiao Cheng's study at the Sheriff's Mansion, Xiao Cheng was reading when Butler Xiao knocked on the door and walked in.
"Master, the operation failed. All eight Yamas were killed, and the patrols were alerted. The losses were heavy." Butler Xiao reported truthfully.
"Trash, didn't you say that Xia Jingyao was seriously injured last time? How come they were all killed this time and the patrols were alerted? What a waste." Xiao Cheng threw the book on the desk angrily.
"Master, please calm down. Xia Jingyao has been prepared this time and may have doubts about the master." Butler Xiao guessed.
"We can't stay, I'm afraid there will be big problems if we stay any longer." Xiao Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, with murderous intent in his eyes.
"Old slave, I understand. Liu Wanshan has arrived, should we let him in now?" Butler Xiao asked for instructions.
"Let him come in." Xiao Cheng nodded.
After Butler Xiao went out, he called Liu Wanshan in.
"The villain pays homage to the lord." Liu Wanshan entered the study and knelt on the ground.
"Master Liu, you really have given birth to two good daughters. Today, the two sisters staged a drama of sister-in-law in my palace. Liu Yunfei was caught in public and brought shame to the county governor's palace. It's a shame. It’s not an exaggeration to think that the entire Liu family will be slaughtered for the sake of the Sheriff’s Mansion.” Xiao Cheng looked at Liu Wanshan, filled with anger.
"My lord, Fei'er must have been framed. Please look into it." Liu Wanshan quickly kowtowed to Xiao Cheng.
"It is indeed a frame-up, but she wanted to frame others, but she suffered the consequences. The face of the county governor's office cannot be lost in vain. You transfer all the property of the Liu family to the name of the Xiao family, and take Liu Yunfei with you , leave Fuchang County forever. You must leave the city before sunset tomorrow, otherwise you will be killed without mercy." Xiao Cheng has always wanted the Liu family's property, but there has never been a suitable opportunity. Now that he has the opportunity, of course he will not miss it.
After hearing Xiao Cheng's words, Liu Wanshan collapsed on the ground, regretful. If he hadn't been greedy at the beginning, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation. After leaving the Sheriff's Mansion, Liu Wanshan did not get on the carriage, but walked back to Liu Mansion step by step. Over the years, scenes of working hard in shopping malls came to mind. The smiling faces of Liu Yunqing and Liu Yunfei flashed in his mind in turn.
Returning to Liu Mansion, Liu Wanshan walked around the house, looking at every plant, tree, brick and tile in the house, his heart was as sharp as a knife. After finishing walking and reading, Liu Wanshan came to the study, closed the door tightly, and hanged himself. Originally, he thought that the marriage with the county governor's house would bring the Liu family to a higher level. I never expected that I would lose everything and lose everything. This is the family fortune that more than ten generations of the Liu family have worked hard to save. Unexpectedly, everything was gone in an instant. He has no face to face everyone in the Liu family, no face to face the ancestors of the Liu family.
Early the next morning, Butler Xiao and his people came to the Liu family to take over the property. The servant then discovered that Liu Wanshan had hanged himself in the study. After hearing the news, Mrs. Liu rushed over and was filled with grief when she saw the cold body of Liu Wanshan. Butler Xiao had no mercy and ordered people to carry Liu Wanshan's body outside the mansion and drive the Liu family out of the Liu mansion. Butler Xiao sent people to drive the Liu family out of the city like prisoners.
When they learned the reason for being driven out of the city, everyone in the Liu family cursed Liu Wanshan, and also cursed Mrs. Liu. Liu Yu wanted to speak for his parents, but was knocked to the ground. Then, everyone swarmed up and punched and kicked Liu Yu. Mrs. Liu quickly stepped forward to protect Liu Yu. Everyone got tired of the beating and left cursing. Mrs. Liu helped Liu Yu up and checked Liu Yu's injuries. They were just some superficial injuries, nothing serious.
"Yu'er, come here and kowtow to your father to say goodbye." Mrs. Liu pulled Liu Yu and knelt in front of Liu Wanshan.
"Mom, we can't keep dad. Even though there is no coffin, we still have to let him bury him in peace. Mom, we can't just leave dad here. Mom, please, take dad with you." Liu Yu cried. shouted.
"Master, don't blame me, let alone Yu'er." Mrs. Liu didn't explain much. She pressed Liu Yu's head hard and kowtowed three times to Liu Wanshan. Then she picked up Liu Yu and left. Look back again. Mrs. Liu was worried about being chased by people from the Sheriff's Mansion, so she chose a small road instead of taking the main road.
In the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, Xia Jingyao was reading a book when He Wu hurried in.
"Sir, we just got the news. Xiao Cheng sent people to take over the Liu Mansion. Liu Wanshan hanged himself and everyone in the Liu family was driven out of the city." He Wu didn't have time to salute and told Xia Jingyao the news he just got.
"Does Liu Yunqing know?" Xia Jingyao asked.
"You probably don't know yet, but I heard laughter coming from Qingyun Court just now." He Wu said.
"Hey, I didn't expect things to develop like this." Xia Jingyao sighed and walked out.
When they arrived at Qingyun Courtyard, sure enough, Liu Yunqing, Haitang and Lian'er were joking.
"Go change into plain clothes and follow me." Xia Jingyao came to Liu Yunqing's side and said seriously.
"What happened?" Liu Yunqing asked doubtfully. This was the first time she saw Xia Jingyao so serious. Although he was unsmiling before, he was definitely not as serious as he is now.
"It's nothing. Go change clothes quickly. I'll wait for you here." Xia Jingyao urged without telling her the truth.
"It's weird." Liu Yunqing glanced at Xia Jingyao doubtfully, then went into the room to change clothes.
"You prepare your horse, and I will take Liu Yunqing out of the city first. You go buy a good coffin, and then follow." Xia Jingyao ordered when Liu Yunqing went to change clothes.
"Yes, young master." He Wu agreed and went to prepare.
Xia Jingyao and Liu Yunqing arrived in front of the mansion, and the accompanying guards were ready. Xia Jingyao carried Liu Yunqing onto the horse, then got on the horse, rode with Liu Yunqing, and galloped towards the outside of the city. Liu Yunqing was filled with doubts and suddenly had a bad feeling.
After leaving the city, Xia Jingyao slowed down. Not far from the city gate, Liu Wanshan's body was lying alone on the roadside. Although Liu Wanshan was covered in dust at this time, Liu Yunqing still recognized him at a glance.
"Xia Jingyao, why is my father lying there?" Liu Yunqing asked with confusion on her face. She never thought that Liu Wanshan was dead.
Five steps away from Liu Wanshan's body, Xia Jingyao stopped, and then took Liu Yunqing off the horse. Liu Yunqing had noticed something strange now. She looked at Xia Jingyao in disbelief, and then at Liu Wanshan lying on the ground. Liu Yunqing stood there, looking at Liu Wanshan, not taking a step forward. Liu Yunqing stood for a quarter of an hour without taking a step forward.
"Xia Jingyao, I made a mistake. That's not my father. Let's go back home. I'm a little tired." Liu Yunqing turned around and looked at Xia Jingyao, tears flowing out uncontrollably.
"If you want to cry, cry loudly." Xia Jingyao held Liu Yunqing in his arms and said softly.
After hearing Xia Jingyao's words, Liu Yunqing couldn't bear it anymore and burst into tears. Xia Jingyao's front was soon wet with Liu Yunqing's tears. After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yunqing's crying disappeared. Xia Jingyao looked at it and saw that Liu Yunqing fell asleep after crying.
He Wu brought the coffin and an empty carriage. Xia Jingyao carried Liu Yunqing into the carriage, and He Wu arranged for someone to collect Liu Wanshan's body, and then returned to Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
