novelhk Chapter 296 Deeply Sinful
Chapter 296 Deeply Sinful
Duke Wen questioned him with red eyes, but neither Madam Chu nor General Chu were affected by his words.
The two of them stared at him calmly, without blinking.
"This is exactly what His Majesty has permitted."
General Chu uttered these words in a sinister tone.
Because of these words, Duke Wen's expression changed drastically.
At this moment, the effects of the drug "One Line Red" had taken hold. He felt as if thousands of ants were gnawing at his skin, flesh, and even bones. He kept scratching his body, but to no avail.
At this moment, Duke Wen looked ferocious and disheveled, having long lost his former demeanor.
But he stubbornly kept his eyes wide open, staring intently at General Chu and his wife, and said through gritted teeth, "I don't believe it!"
He didn't believe the emperor would do such a thing. The emperor had never treated the Chu family well. If he truly cared for the Chu family, he would have allowed them to kill him fifteen years ago.
"Whether you believe it or not is none of our business," Old Madam Chu sneered. "In any case, the poison has been fed to you."
Looking at the Duke of Wen's disheveled appearance, all she could think of was—fifteen years ago, was Wanqing also in such pain? She was personally fed poison by her beloved husband, and at that time, the pain in her heart probably far exceeded the physical pain.
Thinking of this, Old Madam Chu gritted her teeth. She took a few steps forward, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at Duke Wen: "His Majesty said it himself, that you and Zhang are to be handed over to us for disposal."
"Beheading you is too lenient," Old Madam Chu said in a low voice. "I will never let you get away with this."
"This is just the beginning." As Madam Chu said this, Granny Yun appeared silently behind her like a ghost, holding a small porcelain bottle in her hand.
Upon seeing this, Duke Wen's eyes widened: "What else do you want to do?"
At this moment, he was already delirious due to the effects of the first-line red medicine.
Old Madam Chu chuckled softly: "This is the antidote for Yixianhong."
"An antidote?" Duke Wen was overjoyed, but the next moment, he calmed down.
Given the hatred that Old Madam Chu and General Chu harbored towards him, how could they possibly let him go? The purpose of this antidote is likely...
Next, Old Madam Chu's words confirmed his thoughts.
"If one is poisoned by the 'One Line Red' poison and does not take the antidote in time, one will die within seven days."
"This is the antidote for you. Every sixth day, I will send someone to deliver the antidote to you so that you can take it."
"After the poison is neutralized, we'll give you a dose of Yixianhong."
As Madam Chu said this, she laughed with delight.
This was precisely the strategy she and General Chu had devised; she intended to torment Duke Wen for the rest of his life.
How could someone as afraid of death as Duke Wen not take poison?
Duke Wen's eyes were fixed on the ground, and the words he was about to say were stuck in his throat due to his inner fear.
He never imagined that the couple would be so cruel!
They want to torment him forever, to make him live in this pain for the rest of his life.
If that's the case... I'd rather just die!
The thought popped into Duke Wen's mind. He caught a glimpse of the wall beside him and decided to smash his head against it and end his life.
But as soon as he lifted his foot, he thought again—if he didn't die from this impact, wouldn't he just suffer even more pain?
At this moment, Granny Yun placed the antidote on the ground, within easy reach of Duke Wen.
"The antidote is right here," said Old Madam Chu meaningfully. "If you can endure it, you only need to suffer for seven days. After those seven days, you will be free."
"But if you choose the antidote..."
There was no need for Old Madam Chu to say anything more; Duke Wen understood.
If he chooses the antidote, he will live the rest of his life in the agony of Yi Xian Hong.
Duke Wen's neck was stiff, his face contorted with pain. He wanted to be decisive, but... but the poison in his body...
The pain was so intense that he couldn't bear it, even if he wanted to.
He crawled on all fours like a dog to the antidote and hurriedly swallowed it.
The itching on his body seemed to disappear in an instant, and he was finally relieved.
Seeing this, Old Madam Chu's eyes were full of mockery.
As expected, the Wenguo Guild chose the second path.
As Duke Wen enjoyed a moment of relief, Old Madam Chu looked at Madam Wen, who remained silent to the side.
"Zhang, it's your turn." When dealing with Madam Wen, Old Madam Chu did not harbor the same level of hatred as she did for Duke Wen.
She looked at Madam Wen and asked, word by word, "Which path do you choose?"
"Would my death appease the old lady's anger and prevent my daughter from being implicated?" Madam Wen asked calmly.
Old Madam Chu scoffed lightly: "Don't worry, your daughter is still alive and has been sent to the Chen family."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wen's expression changed drastically: "The Chen family? The Chen family like that..."
"Or do you want her to return to the Duke of Wen's mansion?" Old Madam Chu asked in return.
For a moment, Madam Wen was speechless.
Although the Chen family is not good, Wen Yitong and Chen Che are husband and wife, and the Chen family also has a large dowry for Wen Yitong. It is better than living in the Duke of Wen's mansion.
Both she and Duke Wen were sinners in the Duke Wen's household. If Wen Yitong returned to the Wen family, her dowry and personal savings would likely be confiscated by her relatives.
At this moment, she realized for the first time the advantages of the Chen family's small and humble background.
The Chen family is a small and humble household, but with Granny Lin around, they are sure to be able to control Chen Che and his mother.
In this way... Wen Yitong can live a peaceful life.
Thinking of this, Madam Wen lowered her head: "Thank you for your understanding, Madam and Princess."
“I choose the first path,” she said calmly. “I know I am deeply guilty and have failed Wanqing’s trust and love.”
“I am willing to atone for my sins.” Her voice trembled slightly. “Even though I’m a little late, I’m willing to… atone for Wanqing’s sins.”
Saying these words made her feel as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Chu sneered, "Who asked you to atone for your sins? You two adulterers have brought this down to where you are.
"You're quite decisive." With a wave of her hand, Granny Yun brought the poison to Madam Wen. "Once you drink the poison, you can travel in peace after seven days."
"I can assure you that we will never lay a hand on Wen Yitong."
Madam Wen breathed a sigh of relief and resolutely drank the first dose of the red herbal tea.
Soon, she, like Duke Wen, collapsed to the ground in a sorry state.
However, no matter how much pain Madam Wen was in, she never thought of living.
She knew that only by dying could she save Wen Yitong's life.