Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 78

So he subconsciously made the easier and more advantageous choice.

Liu Manman was organizing the medicines in her room when Qin Shaoze suddenly walked in, startling her.

She frowned and asked, "Is Hou Laosan's matter settled?"

Liu Manman had already heard that Hou Laosan had died in the Hou mansion and that Wangfa had committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

But she originally thought this matter had nothing to do with her; she was just listening to the servants gossip. At most, she would feel a little regretful, since Qin Chuyao was perfectly fine.

Qin Shaoze said coldly, "Did you send Hou Laosan to scare Yao Ge'er and try to kill him? You also pushed Wangfa out to take the blame, and you even had him killed to silence him!"

Liu Manman was stunned by his question.

"Wh...what are you talking about? What does this have to do with me?"

Qin Shaoze sneered, "With Qin Chuyao dead, Rui-ge'er can reclaim his position as heir. Besides you, who else would dare to harm him?"

Liu Manman finally realized what he meant and immediately exploded.

"Fine! Qin Shaoze, you suspect me of poisoning a three-year-old child and then killing him to cover it up? You...you're insane! How could I possibly do such a thing! How dare you suspect me!"

In the past, Qin Shaoze would never have thought that Liu Manman would be so ruthless.

But now, his impression of Liu Manman has been greatly diminished.

His trust in Liu Manman also diminished along with his affection for her.

Qin Shaoze said coldly, "People change. Just because you were like before doesn't mean you'll always be the same. I have ample reason to doubt you, but what evidence do you have to prove your innocence?"

Liu Manman felt a sharp pain in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She was truly angry, heartbroken, and disappointed.

"I...I didn't do anything, what innocence do I need to prove?...We've been together for so many years, through so many ups and downs, I thought our relationship was much stronger than others'. I never imagined that in your eyes, I was such a vicious and terrifying person!"

Qin Shaoze froze for a moment after hearing what she said.

After all, he and Liu Manman had a stronger emotional foundation than couples who were arranged to marry without their consent. At this moment, he thought of the past few years with Liu Manman and was not unmoved.

A thought vaguely surfaced: Could he have wronged Liu Manman?

But at that moment, Liu Manman, who had already broken down, hysterically uttered that classic line that female protagonists often use in misunderstandings in tragic novels:

"Fine! Since you think I did it, then I have nothing to explain. It was me, so be it! I just wanted to kill your good son with the Shen family. I'm a heartless killer, a vicious woman with a venomous heart!"

As he spoke, he added a classic gesture, grabbing whatever was on the table and throwing it haphazardly at Qin Shaoze.

"I'm so cruel, don't stay with me! Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Caught off guard, Qin Shaoze was hit hard on the forehead by a teacup. The teacup shattered and fell to the ground, and tea and tea leaves dripped down his head and body, with blood gushing from his forehead.

Qin Shaoze: "..."

The fleeting thought that had just arisen vanished without a trace.

He flew into a rage: "You shrew! You're not only a vicious woman, but a complete shrew! You crazy hag, you she-devil! I've been with you for so many years, I must have been blind!"

He was furious, and his words became increasingly harsh and piercing: "This is the Yongning Marquis's residence! It's my home! You're the one who should get out!"

Liu Manman burst into tears.

She cried so loudly it was earth-shattering, her throat almost bursting.

"You bastard! You heartless scoundrel! ...Fine, I'll leave! You think anyone wants this godforsaken place of yours!..."