readytorunbook Chapter 233 The Su residence is surrounded by government troops
Chapter 233 The Su residence is surrounded by government troops
Su Yinyin pondered for a moment, then said to the old man, "It seems we can't get anything useful out of them. Let's hand them over to the authorities."
The old man nodded in agreement, then solemnly instructed his men to interrogate each of them carefully.
As expected, everyone unanimously said it was the Prime Minister...!
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin knew perfectly well that she wouldn't be able to get anything out of him.
She turned to look at the people below the steps, her gaze as cold as a star. "It seems you deliberately lured me into this trap today so that the Prime Minister's residence could rightfully deal with me."
Su Yinyin said this deliberately, but her eyes were fixed on those people without stopping.
Although those people dared not speak, their eyes darted away, avoiding eye contact with Su Yinyin.
Su Yinyin stood up, gracefully straightening her clothes with a fluid movement. "Since that's the case, you all deserve to die. Jin, drag them away and kill them all!"
Upon receiving the order, Jin quickly dragged the men away with swift and clean movements. Soon after, several shrill screams echoed from outside.
Su Yinyin remained calm, as if she had merely crushed a few insignificant ants, her face showing no emotion whatsoever.
After watching those people being dragged away, Su Jianguo stared intently at Su Yinyin, his eyes filled with fear and unease.
He saw Su Yinyin sitting on the stool, not even glancing at him, and he panicked!
Su Jianguo thought to himself, "Does Su Yinyin also want to kill him? That's impossible. He's the heir apparent, after all. How could she kill him just because she wants to?"
Su Jianguo forced himself to remain calm and said, "Su Yinyin, don't do anything rash. I am the heir of the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion."
Su Yinyin sneered, her laughter like a cold winter wind. "Young Master? You think this identity can protect you? You colluded with these people and committed such crimes. Do you think I will let you off easily?"
Cold sweat beaded on Su Jianguo's forehead, the sweat droplets the size of beans. "Su Yinyin, if you dare to touch me, the Marquis's mansion will not let this go."
Su Yinyin stood up and walked step by step toward Su Jianguo, each step carrying an invisible pressure, her eyes as cold as frost. "The Marquis's Mansion? The Marquis's Mansion is barely able to protect itself now, and you still expect it to save you?"
Su Jianguo staggered backward, his voice trembling like a withered leaf in the wind, "What...what do you want?"
Su Yinyin stopped and looked down at him with a commanding gaze. "I want you to tell me everything you know, and maybe I can spare your life."
Su Jianguo hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know anything."
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Su Yinyin felt disgusted and didn't even glance at him. She coldly ordered Lao Yi, "Jin, cripple him."
Upon receiving the order, Lao Yi drew his sword, its cold light flashing, and then Su Jianguo's pig-like screams could be heard.
Su Jianguo collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and venom, like a wounded wolf. "Su Yinyin, you are so vicious, you will surely die a horrible death."
Su Yinyin didn't care at all and said coldly, "Hmph, this is the consequence of your attempt to kill me. I'm at least sparing your life!"
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside. Su Yinyin frowned, her brows furrowing like two crescent moons. The eldest brother immediately went out to investigate.
Before long, the old man reported, "Miss, it is Marquis Yongyi who has arrived with a group of people, looking very aggressive."
Su Yinyin's lips curled into a mocking smile, a smile full of disdain. "You've come at the perfect time."
Marquis Yongyi rushed into the house and, upon seeing his injured son, flew into a rage, roaring, "Su Yinyin, how dare you hurt my son!"
Su Yinyin leisurely walked to the chair and sat down, her posture elegant yet exuding an unassailable aura. "My lord, you should first ask your son what good deeds he has done."
Marquis Yongyi glared at Su Jianguo, his gaze seemingly piercing through him. Su Jianguo stammered, unable to tell the truth.
Upon seeing this, Su Yinyin recounted the whole story, each word clear and forceful.
Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongyi's face turned pale and then red, like a palette of colors. He knew that the guards around Su Yinyin were highly skilled in martial arts and not easy to fight head-on.
Finally, Marquis Yongyi glared fiercely at Su Jianguo, his gaze seemingly capable of tearing him to pieces, and said to Su Yinyin, "My son was at fault today, and I hope the princess will show leniency."
Su Yinyin glanced at Marquis Yongyi, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Very well, I hope that Your Highness will discipline the young master properly in the future and prevent him from doing such a foolish thing again."
Marquis Yongyi hurriedly agreed and led Su Jianguo away from the old lady's courtyard, their backs looking disheveled and flustered.
At this moment, the second son walked to Su Yinyin's side and whispered, "She is already in the manor."
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin nodded slightly to indicate that she understood, and then said, "Let's go back to the Su residence."
Su Yinyin led her people out of the Yongyi Marquis's residence in a grand and open manner.
When Su Yinyin led her people out of the Yongyi Marquis's residence, the passersby saw this scene.
Some common people were also curious: Wasn't Princess Anguo a mortal enemy of the Marquis of Yongyi's family?
Why is she at the Marquis of Yongyi's residence today?
Could it be that she's going back to her parents' home to pay New Year's respects?
That's not right, Princess Anguo isn't married yet...!
Su Yinyin didn't hear what the common people were saying. She didn't have time to listen, nor did she want to.
Less than an hour after Su Yinyin returned to the mansion, she heard a noisy commotion outside.
Su Yinyin frowned, her brows furrowing like wrinkles on a beautiful mountain landscape, and ordered, "Go and see what's going on."
The old man accepted the order and left in a hurry. He returned shortly afterward, looking anxious, and said, "Miss, the officials from the Jingzhao Prefecture have come to say that you, Princess, murdered the old lady of the Marquis's mansion. They have now surrounded our Su mansion with their soldiers."
Su Yinyin sneered: "Oh, how interesting. If you want to find fault, you can always find a reason."
Su Yinyin walked to the door, looked at the dense crowd of soldiers outside, and called out loudly, "Gentlemen, may I ask what brings you to my Su residence?"
The leading official clasped his hands and said, "Princess, someone has accused you of murdering the old lady of the Marquis's mansion. We are just following orders. Please come with us."
Su Yinyin smiled contemptuously, a smile as beautiful as a blooming poppy, yet carrying a deadly danger. "You think you can take me down with just a few empty words? Let's see who dares to lay a hand on me!"
The leading official scoffed, "The evidence that the princess murdered the old lady of the Marquis's mansion is irrefutable. We are naturally acting under orders."
Su Yinyin burst into laughter, her laughter echoing through the sky. "Evidence? Where is this so-called evidence? I, the princess, am right here today. If you dare to step into the Su residence, you will be going against me."
Suddenly, the crowd parted, and the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion slowly walked in, each step carrying a heavy aura. "Su Yinyin, don't try to deny it. The old lady kindly invited you back to the manor for a gathering. And you actually killed her."