Chapter 177: Chapter 177

"What does Miss Yu mean by this?" The expressions on the Liu family’s faces were complex.

Especially Liu Yue, whose thoughts were terrifyingly deep. She instinctively argued, "Even though my husband has passed away, I am still the widow of Duke Luu Mansion. This familial bond isn’t broken yet."

Mr. Liu furrowed his brow, looking at Yu Nianzhao with a complicated gaze, hesitating before asking, "Miss Yu, are you suggesting that the murderer of my son has a connection with Duke Luu Mansion?"

Yu Nianzhao chuckled lightly, "I never said such a thing, is the general trying to place blame on me?"

Mr. Liu cupped his hands respectfully, "I dare not. Miss Yu saved my son’s soul, so I know she is capable. It’s just that Miss Yu is closely associated with Prince Su, so that’s why..."

"What does this have to do with Xie Jiuxiao?"

Yu Nianzhao tilted her head and looked at him, eyes clear as water, "I’m talking about issues between your Liu family and Duke Luu Mansion, not that Xie Jiuxiao harmed your son."

With years of experience in the officialdom and having met countless people, Mr. Liu saw Yu Nianzhao’s bright eyes, unwavering and unflinching, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed. Feeling a bit ashamed, he said, "I measured the heart of a noble with the heart of a deceitful man. I hope Miss Yu can forgive me."

Yu Nianzhao smiled indifferently, "I am not familiar with your political battles, but no one around Xie Jiuxiao knows such evil sorcery, and Dongfang Chenyuan doesn’t have the skill to refine the Corpse Ghost. As for Duke Luu... they have such people around them. Look, Chu Wenjia is an example. The Chu family’s sins will backfire on every single one of them."

She spoke openly about Chu Wenjia’s matters, even though it was she who captured his evil spirit.

Liu Yue clenched her fists, eyes full of resentment, "Miss Yu, I am grateful you saved my brother, but my late husband is no longer. Why do you still bring him up?"

Yu Nianzhao raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Your Children Palace is dim. Though the luck with children is rugged and difficult, it is destined for you to have children. Do you know why, after marrying into Duke Luu Mansion, you have never been pregnant?"

"Why... why?" Liu Yue asked with a pale face, clenching her teeth.

Yu Nianzhao grasped her wrist with one hand, "Your body is weakened, your complexion sallow, with dark illness surrounding your forehead. You’ve undoubtedly consumed a lot of harmful medicine, like the type that makes you infertile."

Mr. Zhang nodded in agreement, "Yes, indeed, your daughter’s body is shrouded in illness. The master’s words are completely accurate."

Liu Yue trembled all over, the venomous rage in her eyes almost overflowing, "So, those so-called fetal protection and nourishing medicines were all making me infertile. Chu Wenjia, what a ruthless heart! He can raise the children of those born to concubines outside, but why treat me, the original wife, !"

Mr. Liu’s eyes were filled with pain and guilt, "It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have wed you to the Chu family. Chu Wenjia is just a profligate son. He dallies outside and was initially unwilling to marry a general’s daughter. It was for the court’s interest that I... Now that Chu Wenjia is dead, Yue’er, come back to the General’s Mansion. Father will take care of you."

Liu Yue’s tears fell uncontrollably as she buried herself in Mr. Liu’s embrace, crying bitterly.

"Sister, you’ve suffered too."

Liu Han’s soul was unstable, almost disappearing from sight.

Liu Yi said nervously, "Big brother’s soul seems unstable."

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Yu Nianzhao casually took out a bottle, "Liu Han’s soul can be nurtured in this bottle from now on."

Before entering the bottle, Liu Han said, "Although I don’t remember who pushed me, I vaguely recall someone giving me a set of clothes and arranging to meet at a place. The person’s aura was very familiar. As the master said, it should be someone from the Chu family!"

With that, Liu Han’s soul turned into a wisp of smoke and entered the bottle.

"The clothes Han’er mentioned, could it be the funeral attire?"

Mr. Liu’s eyes were fierce, "Duke Luu loses his own son, and is it possible he wants to harm me similarly? What is his motive?"

Liu Yue also hated, "I married into the Chu family and have done nothing to wrong them, yet they made me infertile. But why harm my brother?"

"I’ve always held the Chu family in high esteem. I should go and make them account for this!"

Liu Yi’s hot-blooded anger was ready to storm into Duke Luu Mansion.

Mr. Liu coldly rebuked, "You’re just a youngster; going to Duke Luu is merely to be humiliated. They’ve done such harmful things in secret; do you think they’d leave any evidence for you to grab?"

Liu Yi was seething, "Then what should we do? Father, they’ve bullied us to this extent. Big brother... he was killed, yet how can we remain uninvolved?"

Mr. Liu’s eyes gleamed with a dark light as he sneered, "It’s because I underestimated Duke Luu’s ambition. From the start, they proposed marriage with ulterior motives, wanting to use our Liu family. I fell into their trap!"

Liu Yi was puzzled, "Father, what do you mean?"

Dongfang Chenyuan snickered, "It means your Liu family is merely a stepping stone for Duke Luu."

Liu Yue pursed her lips, "Father, at times , I shouldn’t leave the Chu family."

Mr. Liu took a deep breath, "Are you wanting to enter the tiger’s den?"

"Yes, since they killed my brother, I must find evidence within the Chu family." Liu Yue said firmly.

Mr. Liu gravely said, "The Empress Dowager and the Chu family conspire together, wielding significant power. They are not easily defeated."

He suddenly looked up at Yu Nianzhao and Dongfang Chenyuan, clasped his fists, and said, "Please, Miss Yu and Mr. Dongfang, introduce us to Prince Su. If it’s indeed the Chu family’s handiwork, our Liu family will not rest with them. We can join forces with Prince Su to deal with Duke Luu!"

"Don’t tell me that; if you want Xie Jiuxiao, go find him yourself!"

Yu Nianzhao waved her hand, showing no interest in political battles.

Dongfang Chenyuan smiled cheerfully, "I will relay Mr. Liu’s words to the Prince. However, you must be clear-minded and not go back on your word. Our Prince despises those who deceive. If betrayed, the price is heavy."

Mr. Liu responded with dignity, "Of course, I wouldn’t joke about such matters. Mr. Dongfang can rest assured, the revenge for my son’s death is irreconcilable."

"Good! Then we’ll wait for good news!"

"Take this bottle to the King Yan Temple for worship."

Yu Nianzhao handed the bottle to Liu Yi, "Make sure it is continuously tended to with incense offerings, do you understand?"

Liu Yi carefully accepted the bottle, feeling its weight in his hands, and nodded seriously, "Yes, leave it to me."