The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Jiang Lingyun narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them. "General Gu, are you threatening me?"

"Yes, so what?" Gu Ye looked at Jiang Lingyun arrogantly.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if invisible sparks were flying in the air.

Just then, a voice broke the stalemate, "What's going on? Why is it so lively here?"

Everyone turned their heads and saw Xiao Wanning slowly walking towards them with a group of guards.

Xiao Wan Ning wore a half-smile, but her eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

Murong Xuewei felt a chill run down her spine. She glanced at Jiang Lingyun and realized why it had taken so long for him to appear after she broke into the Vice Minister's residence. He had gone to find reinforcements.

Murong Xuewei clenched her fists secretly, thinking of a way to deal with the situation.

Xiao Wanning surveyed the scene, her gaze sweeping across everyone's faces before finally settling on Murong Lian. "Murong Lian, what happened to you? How did you get injured? Someone, quickly go find a doctor."

Murong Lian took the opportunity to glance at Murong Xuewei, "Thank you, sir. My sister got this by accident."

Xiao Wan Ning looked at Murong Xue Wei, then at Gu Ye, and seemed to only then notice Gu Ye's military uniform.

"Madam Murong, what are you two doing making such a big fuss?"

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath, looked directly at Xiao Wanning, and said in a firm and calm voice, "***, I believe you are already aware that I was kidnapped yesterday. I am here today to demand an explanation from Murong Lian."

Xiao Wanning raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in her voice, "Oh? What do you mean?"

Murong Xuewei said coldly, each word seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth, "Murong Lian hired someone to injure people and harm the families of military officers. If no explanation is given, who will dare to serve the court in the future?"

Xiao Wan Ning chuckled lightly, her voice laced with sarcasm, "Madam Murong, you need evidence to say such things. What evidence do you have?"

"As the person who was kidnapped, I am the best evidence."

Xiao Wan Ning looked Murong Xue Wei up and down. "I see you're alright, maybe it's just a misunderstanding!"

Murong Xuewei's hands were clenched tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms.

At this moment, Gu Ye, who had been silent all along, suddenly drew his sword, its cold light flashing.

Before anyone could react, he thrust his sword at Murong Lian.

"General!" Murong Xuewei exclaimed in surprise, she did not expect Gu Ye to make a sudden move.

But it was too late; the sword had already pierced Murong Lian's chest. Blood instantly stained Murong Lian's clothes.

Murong Lian stared wide-eyed at Gu Ye in disbelief, her lips trembling as she tried to say something but couldn't.

Murong Lian was still gripping Jiang Lingyun's clothes tightly with one hand, her eyes filled with a will to survive.

"Lingyun, save me, I don't want to die."

The scene erupted in uproar; the air seemed to freeze.

Jiang Lingyun was the first to react, and shouted angrily, "Gu Ye! How dare you kill someone in front of me!"

Gu Ye looked coldly at Jiang Lingyun, his voice eerily calm, "Lord Jiang, I merely eliminated a criminal who wanted to kill my wife."

Xiao Wanning narrowed her eyes, a cold glint flashing within them. "Even if Gu Ye and Murong Lian really kidnapped Murong Xuewei, it's not up to you to do it. Do you not take me seriously?" Xiao Wanning's voice was laced with threat.

Gu Ye remained unmoved. His voice was still calm, but every word was full of power. "***, I only did what I was supposed to do. If *** thinks I'm wrong, you can go to His Majesty and complain about me."

Xiao Wan Ning sneered, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes. "Fine, very well. General Gu, you just wait."

After saying that, Xiao Wanning turned and left, leaving Jiang Lingyun and the dying Murong Lian behind.

Looking at Murong Lian lying in a pool of blood, Murong Xuewei felt a significant lightening in her heart.

"Murong Lian, you deserve this fate. You brought this upon yourself."

After saying this, Murong Xuewei turned and left. Gu Ye sheathed his sword and also left.

Upon returning to the General's Mansion, Murong Xuewei suddenly felt a chill.

It's only the beginning of autumn, why is it so cold?

Murong Xuewei walked to the window and noticed that the weather outside had suddenly turned gloomy and cold.

The once warm sunshine was now obscured by thick clouds, and the servants in the mansion unconsciously wrapped their clothes tighter.

Murong Xuewei found Gu Ye.

“General,” Murong Xuewei suddenly said, her voice tinged with unease, “I feel the weather has been rather unusual lately.”

Gu Ye frowned, looking at Murong Xuewei with some confusion, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Murong Xuewei shook her head, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "I can't quite explain it, I just have a strong premonition."

Murong Xuewei shivered as she suddenly recalled the terrible cold wave from her past life.

That cold wave claimed countless lives, and she nearly died in it as well.

"General, we should prepare more winter clothes," Murong Xuewei said worriedly, her eyes filled with concern.

Gu Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll have Uncle Lin prepare more later. You were frightened yesterday, so you need to rest more."

Murong Xuewei nodded, but felt even more uneasy.

Murong Xuewei knew that after what happened today, she probably wouldn't be able to go to Xiao Wanning's place in the days to come.

Now it's up to me to gather evidence for my uncle's case.

Just then, a guard rushed over, his face tense. "General, Madam, someone from the *** residence has come. They say they have important matters to discuss."

Murong Xuewei and Gu Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing wariness and determination in each other's eyes.

"Why would she suddenly send someone over?" Murong Xuewei was filled with doubt.

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and prepared to go and take a look.

Gu Ye grasped Murong Xuewei's hand and gave her an encouraging look, "Let's do it together."

Murong Xuewei nodded and walked out of the room with Gu Ye.

When they arrived at the hall, they saw that Xiao Wan Ning's steward, Zhou, was already waiting there.

The man was a middle-aged man with a serious face. He immediately bowed when he saw the two of them enter.

“General Gu, Madam Murong, my surname is Zhou, and I am a steward of the Princess’s residence,” Steward Zhou said in a low voice. “*** has something for you two to convey.”

Gu Ye nodded. "Butler Zhou, please speak."

Butler Zhou cleared his throat and continued, "*** said that she will not pursue today's matter for the time being. However, she hopes that Madam Murong can reflect on her actions and not act so impulsively in the future."

Murong Xuewei sneered, "So what *** means is that I did something wrong? Should I apologize to Jiang Lingyun for accidentally killing his wife?"

Butler Zhou waved his hand and continued, "The mistress didn't say anything. She only said that Madam Murong should reflect on her actions for the next few days, and that she should let her know when she has figured things out."

A flash of anger crossed Gu Ye's eyes. "Is this a threat?"