novelden Chapter 144 Seeking Liberation
Chapter 144 Seeking Liberation
Mrs. Ding had been waiting here for a long time. The anxiety and concern in her eyes were hard to conceal. Holding a delicate silk handkerchief in her hand, she quickly walked towards Ling Mohui and gently wiped the sweat off her forehead. Her words were full of heartache: "Mohui, you must be scared. That assassin was so bold that he dared to do it in broad daylight. But don't worry, your elder brother will definitely seek justice for you!"
Ling Mohui forced a smile, but her heart was in turmoil. The matter was far more complicated than it seemed on the surface.
She felt like she was stepping into a carefully laid out chess game step by step, and every clue pointed to an unknown and profound mystery.
Mrs. Ding saw that Ling Mohui was tired, so she gently asked the servant to bring her some hot tea. Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze: "Come, drink some tea, calm down, and everything will be fine."
Just as Ling Mohui took a few sips of tea and her mood calmed down a little, Ling Chuyun returned with the captured Lu Fei, followed by Zheng Jiaxuan and Fu Yansheng. The group's figures stretched out in the setting sun, looking solemn and powerful.
Fu Yansheng was just about to approach Ling Mohui and his outstretched hand was about to touch her fingertips, but unexpectedly Ling Mohui made a swift backhand and a crisp and loud slap broke the silence around them.
"Lu Fei knows that I intervened in the Zeng family's case. This matter... apart from Xu Yanqing and Zheng Jiaxuan, only you and I know about it! Xu Yanqing and Zheng Jiaxuan will never betray me! Fu Yansheng, you carefully planned all this, wanting to use Lu Fei to get rid of me, right?"
Her words were full of disbelief and heartache, going straight to Fu Yansheng's heart, and the air seemed to freeze.
Fu Yansheng's eyes were like a bright moon slowly covered by dark clouds, gradually changing from initial anger to subtle softness, and finally condensing into an incredibly complex emotion.
Ling Mohui directly targeted the person behind the scenes who leaked the information.
That’s right, it was Ling Zhiyun who was always stirring up trouble in the dark!
Ling Zhiyun was like a ghost, lurking silently in this seemingly calm but undercurrent storm, and every subtle movement contained her traces.
When everything is settled, Fu Yansheng may choose to reveal all the secrets to Ling Zhiyun. Even if he remains silent, Ling Zhiyun's eagle-like intuition will drive her to take the initiative to dig out the truth.
Therefore, although on the surface there seem to be only a handful of people who know the truth, in fact there is a fifth character hidden behind the scenes who cannot be ignored, and that is the deep-minded Ling Zhiyun.
Ling Mohui felt a hint of curiosity and provocation in her heart. She wanted to witness with her own eyes how Fu Yansheng, who was always calm and composed, would deal with this sudden doubt and accusation, and how he would use his eloquent speaking skills to rescue himself.
"Mo Hui, I was careless and didn't keep this secret, which made you unhappy. Please vent all your anger on me. As for Lu Fei, I promise that he will completely disappear from your world soon, and no threat will come close to you anymore."
Fu Yansheng's words were full of guilt and determination.
However, before his words of apology had completely dissipated, a dull "bang" was heard in the air. It was the sound of Ling Chuyun's fist hitting Fu Yansheng's face hard. In an instant, half of Fu Yansheng's cheek swelled up rapidly and turned red.
"It turns out that the source of the crisis that Mohui is facing is you! You can easily tell outsiders such a crucial secret! Do you really want her to meet with an accident?"
Ling Chuyun's roar was like thunder, shaking everyone's eardrums.
Fu Yansheng stared at Ling Mohui blankly, as if there was an ocean of regret surging in the depths of his eyes: "I'm sorry, I was careless."
In response to such a weak defense, Ling Mo raised a sarcastic smile and said, "Fu Yansheng, you really are... deeply in love and have great loyalty!"
This sentence may sound sarcastic to outsiders, but only Fu Yansheng captured the complex emotions and deep helplessness contained in it.
Ding, who had always been known for his cleverness, could no longer remain silent at this moment.
"Fu Shoufu, do you remember that my Mohui is the apple of the general's eye? If you really don't want to maintain this marriage, why don't you just ask to cancel the engagement? Great Qi is full of talented people, so how could Mohui lack someone who truly treats her? Why put yourself in such a risk?"
Fu Yansheng's eyes flickered, and there seemed to be thousands of thoughts in his eyes: "Sister-in-law, this incident was purely accidental, and I never intended to let it leak out. Mo Hui, she is the only wife I have chosen in my heart. I long to be by her side every minute and every second to ensure that she is unharmed. How can I bear to let her suffer the slightest harm?"
"If that's the case, it's also your fault for not protecting him properly."
Ding's tone was full of deep teachings and expectations.
Ling Mohui's face was as calm as water, but her tone was unusually calm: "Fu Yansheng, since you can't guarantee my safety, why don't you give me a divorce letter? From now on, my safety has nothing to do with you."
Upon hearing this, Ding hurriedly grabbed Ling Mohui's hand. She had wanted to take this opportunity to make Fu Yansheng cherish Ling Mohui more, but she had never expected that Mohui had already taken it seriously and was considering divorce.
"Forget it. Today's incident has indeed made Mohui experience too much. Come home with me first. I will comfort her. As for you, Prime Minister Fu, whether you are willing to come to the general's mansion in person tomorrow to express your sincerity and save everything depends on your choice."
Ding's words were both a warning to Fu Yansheng and a clever way to pave a path for him to step down, giving him a chance to make amends.
Ling Mohui did not blame Ding for her good intention of trying to mediate, because in the eyes of the secular world, even if Fu Yansheng made a mistake, it would not be concluded that he was a hopeless person.
In the eyes of the outside world, although Fu Yansheng is young, he has already climbed to an enviable height on the ladder of power.
However, beneath this glamorous appearance, there is a heart as cold as stone. He has no warmth towards those who cannot touch his emotions. When necessary, he can even show chilling determination and ruthlessness.
If it were in the past, Ling Mohui might have been intimidated by Fu Yansheng's unquestionable aura and the threat he revealed in his understatement, and would have chosen to retreat.
But at this moment, her state of mind was as hard as a rock.
She knew clearly that she had to draw a clear line between herself and Fu Yansheng and seek liberation!
At night, Ling Mohui followed Ding into the general's mansion.
Ling Mohui's parents hurried over, and when they saw their daughter return safely, their frowned brows finally relaxed and tears of relief welled up in their eyes.
The father earnestly advised Ding to continue to stay with Ling Mohui, to give her the most attentive company and support, and to spend this precious time together.