Chapter 751: Chapter 587 Admitted
Mrs. Li attempted to get up, but it seemed her ankle was sprained quite badly, and she couldnât stand.
Wang Yue saw Ming Mo holding Chang, and since it wasnât appropriate for Ming Mo to assist, she had no choice but to turn and walk towards Mrs. Li.
But facing Mrs. Li today, Wang Yueâs scalp tingled with anxiety.
"Sister, lend me a hand first!"
Mrs. Li spoke thusly, leaving Wang Yue rather helpless.
Despite feeling uneasy, with Gu Chengyu and the others waiting in the main room, she could only go forward to support Mrs. Liâs arm.
Mrs. Li grasped Wang Yueâs arm tightly, leaning her body against hers as she stood up.
Ming Mo narrowed his eyes and quickly approached the two.
"Donât admit it, I have my own way." Mrs. Li suddenly whispered in Wang Yueâs ear.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yueâs heart was seized with panic. What did Mrs. Li mean?
"Whatâs going on? Can Aunt Li still walk?" Ming Mo came to the two while holding Chang, his suspicious gaze sweeping over their faces.
"With sister supporting me, I can still walk."
Mrs. Li glanced at Ming Mo, seeing him standing next to them with Chang in his arms, she could only keep silent.
Wang Yue supported Mrs. Li, but her heart was in utter chaos.
Could it be that Mrs. Li knew she was the one who did it? But why would Mrs. Li say such a thing? She was terrified, fearing Mrs. Li would expose her.
Wang Yue looked at Ming Mo and wanted to ask more, but seeing him glancing at them occasionally, she had no chance to speak.
Mrs. Li expressionlessly limped forward.
When they reached the main room, Gu Chengyu noticed Ming Mo still holding the sleeping Chang.
"Take Chang down to sleep! Such a young child, we donât want him getting ill before the burial."
The second son interrupted immediately, "Heâs his fatherâs illegitimate son, he should keep vigil at his fatherâs shrine, he canât leave the funeral room before the burial."
Gu Chengyu rolled his eyes, "Then why are you sitting here now?"
Actually, the second son was right; during the vigil days, these filial sons should stay by the shrine day and night and not leave for rest.
But urgent matters call for flexibility; usually, people arenât so strict. Such a young child canât endure kneeling all day, let alone at night.
This kind of tossing would quickly lead to illness.
Usually, the young ones would be allowed to rest, while the adults had to adhere since the shrine couldnât be left unattended.
"I had questions to ask, didnât I?" The second sonâs anger grew when he saw Gu Chengyu speaking on behalf of Chang.
"Then hurry up and ask, then go back to kneel." Even Uncle Gu couldnât watch any longer.
This grown man quarreling with a young child, and not to mention they were siblings!
The second son diverted the topic upon Uncle Guâs words, given that there were more important matters to discuss.
Gu Chengyu noticed Mrs. Li limping when she entered, thinking it was because Mrs. Li had knelt for too long, causing some numbness.
"Aunt Wang, I ask you, did you meddle with my fatherâs medicine? How much did you give him?"
The second son directly targeted Wang Yue, feeling she was the most suspicious.
Wang Yue, seeing the second son coming at her, frantically waved her hands.
"I didnât, why would I want to kill the master? I still depend on him for living with Chang, I wouldnât kill him."
Wang Yue was visibly agitated, she couldnât admit. Otherwise, with the second sonâs ruthless nature, heâd surely turn her over to the government.
At this point, a life for a life wasnât her concern, but what about Chang and Guoguo?
She couldnât die, Chang was still too young, he couldnât do without his mother.
As long as she denied totally, the Gu Family wouldnât have evidence and couldnât do anything to her.
"You still claim you didnât? Youâre the one who delivered the tea. Surely you must have added medicine to it first, then brought it into the room for him to drink."
The second son, having learned from Mrs. Wang about Wang Yue bringing the tea, felt she was the most likely perpetrator.
Once Wang Yue was out of the picture, Chang, still young and an illegitimate son, would have plenty of ways to manipulate him, and by then the second sonâs familyâs wealth would be greatly increased.
As for the third son, a small token would be enough.
"I didnât, truly didnât. Even if you say I did, how would I have medicine? What could I have put into the teapot?"
Wang Yue secretly resented, did the second son have some evidence against her? Otherwise, why target her?
The second son smirked, "You already purchased this medicine before, who knows if you bought more later?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yue relaxed immediately.
It seemed the second son was bluffing; if he had any evidence, he wouldâve presented it earlier rather than arguing here.
"If you donât believe me, then send someone to inquire at the medical center, I havenât bought any tiger penis powder for the past few years."
Feeling somewhat calm, Wang Yue seemed fairly confident.
Gu Chengyu scrutinized Wang Yueâs expression throughout, and merely smiled slightly, picking up the cup of tea from the table and taking a sip.
Seeing he couldnât extract anything, the second son could only turn to Mrs. Li.
"If itâs not Aunt Wang, then itâs you. Anyway, it has to be one of you two. Speak! Did anyone instruct you?"
The second son shouted at Mrs. Li, his intimidation causing Gu Chengyu to laugh dismissively.
Trying to shift the guilt onto me? He had to admit the second son was ambitious, but his methods were always so naive.
Without proof, who would confess? Moreover, how could Mrs. Li accusing him benefit her?
Yet this time Gu Chengyu guessed wrong, he had just said Mrs. Li wouldnât admit, but Mrs. Li did exactly that.
"Thatâs right! Itâs me!"
Mrs. Liâs expression was very calm, her face unexpectedly serene.
Those present were somewhat stunned; they hadnât expected Mrs. Li to confess so readily.
Gu Chengyu put down his tea cup, shocked as he looked towards Mrs. Li.
Previously, Mrs. Li refused to admit it stubbornly; why did she confess this time? Did she have some leverage?
He couldnât help but recall the tactics Wang Yue used more than three years ago, could Mrs. Li be pregnant?
Gu Chengyu carefully observed Mrs. Liâs demeanor, finding her gaze void of waves.
Like a desolation greater than a dead heart, devoid of vitality.
Yet earlier, Mrs. Liâs mental state wasnât like this, had something happened?
Even Wang Yue was astonished; she hadnât expected Mrs. Liâs intention.
No wonder Mrs. Li previously advised not to admit, claiming she had means; this was her method?
No matter how shocked Wang Yue was, she wouldnât take responsibility for this because she couldnât die.
Gu Chengyu found himself curious as to why Mrs. Li confessed, "Previously you wouldnât admit, why now? Or are you trying to protect someone?"
This time, Mrs. Li did raise her eyes to meet Gu Chengyu, yet her gaze remained unremarkable.
"No particular reason; it was my doing. Those who act should take responsibility independently, no need to involve others."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu frowned and said, "Then explain your reason for killing Gu Chengyi!"