The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1244 - 285: Grand Finale Part 1_10

On Lady Fang’s deathbed, her blood letter ended with the phrase, "Retribution is determined by Heaven!"

He truly believed in retribution now! Old Pei’s House, the second branch, had no descendants! The only daughter had long severed ties and there was no possibility of reconciliation!

And the main branch? All were in prison! Dalang Wenli still had no sons, and Er Lang Wenbo didn’t even have a wife.

Old Pei’s House was finished! Completely finished!

"You dare to fight back, you wench! I’ll beat you to death today!" Lady Zhu, grabbing Qian Wanxiu’s hair, pinched and hit her, causing Qian Wanxiu to scream for help.

Although the Qian family was not extremely wealthy, Wanxiu had lived a comfortable life and had seen common brawlers, but she had never fought with such a fierce countrywoman like Lady Zhu.

Pei Zongli watched indifferently as she was beaten, feeling satisfied. This wench! She deserved to die! He should have helped kill her back then, a despicable slut indeed!

A prison guard came over, yelled, and lashed the prison door several times with his whip, frightening Lady Zhu into ceasing her assault and letting go of Qian Wanxiu.

Qian Wanxiu rushed to the door, requesting a transfer to another cell, "I don’t want to be locked up with them!"

"Who do you think you are? To have a cell all to yourself? Just stay put! Once the lord reviews the evidence, you’ll be on your way!" the prison guard snapped a whip and shuffled off, cursing.

Exhausted, Lady Zhu gasped for air, glaring maliciously at Qian Wanxiu, "What mischief have you caused now, dragging us all down with you!?"

Speaking of dragging down, Pei Zongli began to cry, "Father! Father! We are all dragged down! Whether Pei Qin is a demon, we are not gods to see it! We are all implicated! We know nothing at all! Father! Wendong is also my son! He became the top scholar! He married the Commandery Princess! Father!" He was already regretting so deeply, he had even said he was willing to support them, her siblings. If only they had listened to him, it wouldn’t have ended like this!

Old Pei glanced at Qian Wanxiu, then at Pei Wenchen, his gaze sweeping over the faces of Pei Houli and Pei Zongli, he clenched his fists tightly, solemnly rising to his feet, "Uncorrupted official! We have something to report! We have been wronged! We request to see the Prefect!" He could wait to die in prison, but Old Pei’s House could not be extinguished! With Qian Wanxiu out there causing unknown trouble, the demon case had implicated the entire family in prison. If another incident happened, it would mean the extermination of their entire family! He must save the last hope of Old Pei’s House!

Pei Houli and Pei Wenbo also immediately understood and rushed forward, shouting their innocence.

Every day, inmates cried innocence, only to receive the prison guard’s whips and curses.

Old Pei was gasping with determination to save the last hope of Old Pei’s House, the few men continuously cried innocence.

The Prison Head had no choice but to report it.

Jingzhao Government Office’s Prefect interrogated Old Pei and several others.

Upon seeing daylight, Old Pei and Pei Houli immediately pushed all blame onto Pei Wenchen and Qian Wanxiu, claiming everything was the mastermind of Qian Wanxiu and manipulated by Pei Wenchen! They were merely jealous and misled to speak nonsense. They begged the uncorrupted official to spare them!

The demon case involved plotting against Pei Qin, a First Rank official of The Imperial Court. Despite his great achievements of repelling Wa Ci and subduing the Rong Clan without seeking power or rewards, he was falsely accused of being a demon, chilling not only his heart but also those of millions of soldiers and civilians. With Xiao Guangzhao on the run and yet to be caught, if someone incited a rebellion, it would lead to chaos! Previously, there had been chaos among the populace because of Pei Qin.

The Jingzhao Prefect did not dare to decide alone and reported to The Imperial Court, waiting for the Cabinet’s judgment.

Shen Bi tested Mo Heng’s attitude, while Shen Songming sought Pei Qin’s opinion.

This case was extraordinary and involved deeply; they all wished to swiftly move past this affair and not mention it again. Whether Pei Qin was a demon or the Nine Heavens’ Lady, as long as she had not committed crimes against humanity and had contributed to the state and The Imperial Court, her knowledge was a strong fortress for Great Chu! If it could enhance the economy and expand borders, then Great Chu might approach a golden era and enter its peak period!

Pei Qin was at home holding a watermelon, her condition slightly improved but still chilled, so the intense heat was like a delightful tickling.

In Xining Guard, they had early cultivation of watermelons grown in sandy soil. Although small, the melons were incredibly sweet. Since Mo Heng had started from Xining Guard and was also named Marquis of Xining, these melons had been promoted by him. Thus, the first batch of melons was sent directly to Tiance Mansion.