The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Chapter 157 Killing someone

Liu Hui was filled with anger and wanted to rush up and confront him immediately to get to the bottom of things.

At this moment, Liu Mang's eyes flickered uncertainly, clearly indicating that he was somewhat guilty.

Faced with Liu Hui's questioning, he stammered, "I...I didn't."

But his tone clearly lacked confidence, making it obvious that he was lying.

Liu Hui understood everything, but with so many people present, she gritted her teeth and swallowed her anger.

"Liu Mang, if Liu Hui seduced you on her own, this matter has little to do with you, but she is unfaithful. However, if it is found out later that you had an affair with the wife of a court official, that would be a serious crime."

Su Fuying stared directly at Liu Mang, her sharp gaze startling him. However, when he met Madam Liu's warning look, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

“I don’t understand what the princess is saying. My relationship with the Minister’s wife is completely innocent. Back then, the Minister’s wife only took me in for a while because she felt sorry for me.”

"Ah."

Su Fuying's lips curled slightly, and she let out a soft laugh.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled like a clear spring, and then she instructed the doorway, "Biluo, go and bring Liu Ma here."

The sound was crisp and melodious, like a beautiful tune, but to Liu Mang's ears it was a terrifying death warrant.

"Yes."

Biluo responded softly and turned to leave.

However, at this moment, Liu Mang could no longer hold back. He endured the excruciating pain in his eyes, crawled a few steps to Su Fuying, and stretched out his blood-stained hands, trying to grab the hem of Su Fuying's skirt.

Su Fuying frowned slightly. Seeing his face covered in blood and a piece of rotten flesh seemingly falling out from his eye socket, a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

She gracefully took a few steps back, avoiding the dirty hand, and said in an icy tone, "What? Now you have something to say?"

Liu Mang's eyes were filled with fear and unease, and he cautiously looked at Madam Liu.

Madam Liu was staring at him with a warning look, her eyes flashing with a stern light.

Despite his deep fear of Madam Liu, his thoughts were completely occupied by other things at this moment.

Although all his financial resources came from the Grand Secretariat, the consequences of offending Lady Liu would be unimaginable.

but……

His own son, Liu Ma, was already married and had a grandson.

He really didn't want to ruin this originally happy and fulfilling family because of Liu Hui.

Just as Su Fuying was about to lose patience, Liu Mang finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and mustered up his courage to ask, "Is what the princess just said true?"

Upon hearing Liu Mang's question, Su Fuying nodded without hesitation, "Of course."

Upon receiving Su Fuying's affirmative reply, Liu Mang finally felt relieved, and the weight that had been hanging over his heart was lifted.

He ignored Madam Liu's murderous gaze, took a deep breath, glared fiercely at Liu Hui, and pointed at her, saying:

"It was this harlot who seduced me every day when I was in the Minister's mansion. I was originally determined, but I couldn't resist her coercion and enticement, which is why I did such a wrong thing."

"Liu Mang!"

Liu Hui couldn't believe that he would dare to frame her like this, pinning all the blame on her.

At the time, it was clearly this man who wanted to curry favor with her, and she was eager to have a child to secure her position, which blinded her to his desires.

"Madam Minister, what I have said is true."

Liu Mang straightened his back. Liu Hui had no evidence; she was just spouting nonsense based on his own words.

"Do you have any evidence?"

Su Fuying's gaze swept over the two tense faces, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"Of course I have them. Lady Climbing the Tree has two red moles on her buttocks, and also on her lower back..."

Liu Mang was speaking smugly, even wanting to describe the details more clearly, when a sharp voice suddenly interrupted him.

"Shut up! You audacious commoner, how dare you slander the minister's wife like this! Guards, drag him away and beat him to death with sticks!"

Madam Liu's face hardened, fearing he might say something even more outrageous, and she quickly gave instructions to the servants.

Upon seeing this, the two servants behind Su Fuying immediately rushed forward, grabbed Liu Mang by the collar, and prepared to drag him out.

"Princess, Princess, save me! I've told you everything I know, please spare me!" Liu Mang pleaded in terror, his eyes wide and his voice trembling.

When Liu Mang saw someone coming, he twisted his body with all his might and tried desperately to crawl to Su Fuying's feet.

However, Su Fuying merely glanced coldly at Liu Mang before turning and leaving without the slightest hesitation or pity.

Liu Mang was stunned, his face full of confusion and helplessness.

"Princess, Princess, what do you mean by this? Didn't you just say you would let me go? How can you break your promise!"

Su Fuying stopped and turned to look at Liu Mang, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

"I did say I wouldn't pursue your responsibility any further, but if Madam Liu wants your life, there's nothing I can do."

After saying that, Su Fuying's lips curled up slightly, revealing a helpless expression.

Liu Mang stared blankly at Su Fuying, as if he had lost his soul.

"You bitch, you're just as vicious as the Liu mother and daughter! I'll drag you down with me even if I die!"

Liu Mang suddenly came to his senses, angrily shouting at Su Fuying with a ferocious expression on his face. He broke free from the restraints of the two servants and pounced on Su Fuying with all his might.

"Bang!" A muffled sound rang out, and everyone stared wide-eyed at what was happening before their eyes—the woman made an extremely beautiful turn with unimaginable speed and power, and then kicked Liu Mang in the chest.

Liu Mang was sent flying like a stone thrown from a height. His body arced through the air before slamming heavily against the wall with a dull thud. With that impact, Liu Mang's body seemed to lose its footing, slowly sliding down the wall until he collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, a mouthful of blood flowed from the corner of Liu Mang's mouth. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he stared straight at Su Fuying, as if trying to imprint her image deeply into his mind.

He stretched out his hand with difficulty, pointing tremblingly at Su Fuying. His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.

Just then, his hand suddenly fell limply to one side, and his head tilted to the side, and he stopped breathing completely.

"Su Fuying, you've killed someone!" Madam Liu smiled smugly at the sight. As if she had found Su Fuying's fatal weakness, she pointed at Su Fuying, covered her mouth with her hand, and exclaimed in feigned surprise.

However, Su Fuying merely smiled slightly, raised her head, and revealed a coldness and disdain in her eyes.

She said, "Murder? Madam Liu, that's not right. It was clearly this lowly commoner who tried to harm me. I was just acting in self-defense. It's a pity that this person was too weak and died so easily."

After saying this, Su Fuying gently shook her head, seemingly feeling some regret over Liu Mang's death.

Her tone carried a hint of sarcasm, which startled Madam Liu.