Chapter 65: Chapter 16: Those Who Do Evil Will Bring About Their Own Destruction

Everyone turned their heads and saw Shen Ruoxi, pale-faced, walking in.

“Ruoxi, come and sit down quickly.”

The Yang Family looked at her with a heart full of pity. She had just suffered such severe injuries and wasn’t resting well.

She thought, Ji really isn’t reliable for not taking good care of his cousin.

Yet, it wasn’t that Xu Ji wasn’t conscientious; it was simply that Shen Ruoxi’s temperament was beyond his control.

Shen Ruoxi reassured her sister-in-law, “Sister-in-law, I’m really fine.”

Old Mrs. Xu was heartbroken, “Ruoxi, with such evidence before us, do you still want to conspire with Cuicui to frame me?

I’ve already stopped managing the Shen Family, and the ledgers are in your hands. Can’t I just have a peaceful old age?

Do you have to use such methods and let your grandmother die under such disgraceful charges?”

Shen Ruoxi sneered and stayed silent, but instead cast a sharp glance at Chen Gun.

Chen Gun felt the powerful aura emanating from her and trembled in his heart, immediately lowering his head.

Shen Ruoxi calculated in her mind that Chen Gun’s admission to the adultery was undoubtedly a death penalty.

He was covering for Old Mrs. Xu because he belonged to her or perhaps was threatened by her.

After all, who would easily risk their life?

Shen Ruoxi earnestly said, “Chen Gun, I know what happened that day was not your doing, and you shouldn’t bear the blame for others. I assure you, as long as you speak the truth, I will make sure your life is safe.

The Tai that Cuicui mentioned is Xing Yuan, the son of the former Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect.

I fought with him last night. Though I was injured by his father, I dare say the injuries they suffered are more severe than mine.

They can’t escape. You are so young; it’s not worth sacrificing your life for others.”

Chen Gun remained unmoved and insisted, “Marquis, that night it was indeed me. I went to find Cuicui, and it had nothing to do with the Old Madam.”

On the side, Old Mrs. Xu’s face changed dramatically, stunned for a long time before she coldly said, “Ruoxi, what nonsense are you talking about! What Demon Sect, you’re really making things up!”

Shen Ruoxi felt doubt in her heart, observing that Old Mrs. Xu’s reaction seemed genuine; could it be she didn’t know that Tai was the former Young Master of the Demon Sect, Xing Yuan?

This got interesting.

Chen Gun was obviously determined, he continued, “Marquis, I have already confessed to my crime, why must you continue to falsely accuse the Old Madam? Do what you will.”

Cuicui cried and begged for her innocence, “Marquis, I have been wronged!”

Shen Ruoxi suddenly wasn’t in a hurry to deal with Old Mrs. Xu.

Because the Asura Evil Skill that Xing Yuan practiced was the malevolent art of Yin Yang Replenishment.

Since he had illicit relations with Old Mrs. Xu, then undoubtedly she was just a tool for his practice, and as Xing Yuan continuously absorbed her essence, what would become of Old Mrs. Xu’s body now?

She suddenly felt a schadenfreude; Old Mrs. Xu truly brought this upon herself.

Moreover, she already had a list of those under Old Mrs. Xu’s control in the back courtyard. If any were entangled with her, they would surely be infected and eventually die.

She wanted to see if besides Chen Gun, there would be others who would abandon her due to her actions.

She stared directly at Old Mrs. Xu with a light tone, “Old Madam, do you often feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and frequent abdominal discomfort?”

Old Mrs. Xu’s heart suddenly twitched. She wondered how Shen Ruoxi knew about these, but outwardly she pretended to remain calm, refusing to let Shen Ruoxi catch any leverage.

So she forced a smile and replied, “Ruoxi, my health is very good, and there’s nothing wrong.”

Shen Ruoxi mocked with a smile and continued, “The Demon Sect excels at the Yin Yang Replenishment technique to increase their power, and any woman who is drained by them will gradually lose their vitality, from chest tightness, shortness of breath to unbearable abdominal pain, eventually leading to organ failure and death.”

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Xu’s eyes widened, filled with terror.

Was Shen Ruoxi speaking the truth? Had she really been subjected to Yin Yang Replenishment by Xing Yuan? Or was Shen Ruoxi bluffing, but her symptoms matched exactly?

“I have a clear conscience, and you should stop speaking nonsense, Ruoxi.” Old Mrs. Xu said, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Shen Ruoxi ignored her, glanced at Chen Gun, and said lightly, “If during this period, someone engages with the one being drained, they will also be infected and soon die.”

Chen Gun’s face instantly turned pale when he heard this.

He thought of his current predicament, life hanging by a thread, and could only smile bitterly, not speaking further.

Shen Ruoxi smirked slightly, understanding his reaction well. She said to Old Mrs. Xu, “Whether I’m speaking nonsense or not, time will tell.

Since Chen Gun has admitted he was the one that night, I will take him and Cuicui away.”

Old Mrs. Xu’s face grew even uglier. She glared at Shen Ruoxi fiercely and gritted her teeth, “He and Cuicui committed adultery, a sin of debauchery. I propose beating them to death with rods to set an example!”

Chen Gun didn’t expect Old Mrs. Xu to be so ruthless. He looked up at her, seeing her contorted face with no trace of old affection, and he felt a wave of despair in his heart.

Thinking of his family and children in Old Mrs. Xu’s grasp, he could only reluctantly accept his fate.

However, at this moment, the Yang Family spoke up, “Old Madam, you seem to have forgotten something. In this house, Ruoxi is the Marquis; what she says counts, and right now you don’t have the authority to give orders.”

These words made Old Mrs. Xu’s face change drastically. She didn’t expect the Yang Family to speak like this. She smirked coldly, “What, are you all ganging up to kill me?”

The Yang Family smiled, “Grandmother, you overthink. Twisting truth and falsehood doesn’t happen in our Shen Mansion, and since there are many doubts in this case, it’s best to detain them first, not act rashly.”

Old Mrs. Xu felt a deep hatred in her heart as she glanced at Chen Gun with malicious intent, her threats blatantly clear.

Chen Gun looked back at her with a cold gaze, making it clear that as long as she released his wife and children, he wouldn’t betray her.

Old Mrs. Xu felt slightly at ease and languidly said, “I trust you will handle this fairly and clear my name soon.”

The Yang Family sneered, “Of course.”

Watching as they took Chen Gun and Cuicui away, she swept all the tea sets off the table.

Nanny Hou worriedly said, “Old Madam, could that person truly be the Demon Sect’s Young Master?”

Old Mrs. Xu suddenly clutched her chest; the suffocating pain changed her expression.

She lowered her voice, “Go secretly get a doctor now.”

Nanny Hou followed the order and left.

In Shen Ruoxi’s room, she fixed a piercing gaze on Chen Gun.

Chen Gun couldn’t withstand her pressure and broke down, saying angrily, “I already said it was me. What else do you want to know?”

Xu Ji, with a fiery temper, was about to kick him, but was stopped by Shen Ruoxi, “Ji, sit down.”

Xu Ji glared at Chen Gun angrily and said through gritted teeth, “You’d better confess honestly, or my methods will leave a lasting impression.”

“Enough.”

Shen Ruoxi interrupted Xu Ji’s threats and turned to speak to Chen Gun in a gentle tone, “What did she use to threaten you with? Your family, perhaps?”

Chen Gun was shocked and nearly speechless.

He looked at Shen Ruoxi in disbelief, as if unable to comprehend how she guessed the truth.

Shen Ruoxi read the answer in his expression.

She calmly said, “Is it worth risking your life for such a woman? You once held her close to your heart, but how does she treat you? Like dirt.

Rest assured, she’s caused such a mess that no one will serve her again. If you speak honestly, I will ensure your family’s safe rescue.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Gun seemed to find hope, his spirit revived, and he asked excitedly, “Really? Marquis, can you truly save my family?”

Shen Ruoxi was about to respond when, suddenly, the dawn sky burst into a brilliant firework…

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