jdhmnovel Chapter 284 He Has No Regrets
Chapter 284 He Has No Regrets
As he spoke, he took out a sharp knife and heated it over the fire to disinfect it.
"This process will be very painful, you have to bear with it."
Old Man Feng looked at Su's mother with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Su's mother nodded slightly, gritting her teeth as she said, "You...you can do it, I can hold back."
Old Man Feng took a deep breath, gripped the crossbow bolt firmly with both hands, and turned to Yun Shang, saying, "Hold her down, and make sure she doesn't move."
Human life is at stake, so Yun Shang did not hesitate and reached out to press down on Su's mother's shoulder.
"coming!"
Old Feng pulled hard and quickly pulled out the crossbow bolt.
Su's mother let out a painful groan, her body trembled violently, beads of sweat rolled down her forehead like soybeans, and her lips were bitten until they turned white.
"Quick, get me some cloth!"
As he spoke, Old Man Feng quickly sprinkled the prepared hemostatic powder onto the wound, then took the cloth handed to him by Yu Wan and skillfully bandaged it.
Watching her mother suffer, Su Qingchan couldn't hold back her tears and cried out, "Mother..."
After treating Su's mother's wound, Old Man Feng came to Su Qingchan's side to check on the injury to her arm.
"This girl's injury isn't serious, it's just a superficial wound. A little medicine and a bandage will do the trick."
As he spoke, he applied some ointment to Su Qingchan's wound and carefully bandaged it with gauze.
"Alright, everything is fine for now, but Madam Su needs to recuperate properly and avoid any further stress."
Old Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Yu Wan and Yun Shang.
Su Qingchan looked at Old Man Feng gratefully, "Thank you so much for saving my life, sir. I am deeply grateful."
Old Feng waved his hand, "No need to be polite, healing the sick and saving lives is my duty."
Yu Wan told the Su family mother and daughter to rest first, and then left the house with Yun Shang and Old Man Feng.
Old Man Feng then frowned and asked, "Why did you bring back two more wounded people in the middle of the night?"
Yu Wan and Yun Shang exchanged a glance.
Yu Wan explained, "After the winter festival, Su Mu, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, has been investigating Prince Yong. I was worried that someone might harm the Su family mother and daughter, so I spent money to hire a few beggars to secretly keep an eye on the Su residence."
The man in black appeared at the Su residence, and the little beggar she had arranged came to the Yun residence to deliver the message.
Now that Yu Wan knows that Yun Shang, this seemingly weak scholar, is actually a master, she went along with him out of concern.
Fortunately, they arrived in time.
Upon hearing this, Old Man Feng was so angry that he puffed out his beard and glared, "How could Consort De treat human life so lightly!"
Yun Shang's eyes were as cold as a deep pool in the cold night.
At this moment, the guard who had gone to check on the situation at the Su family returned.
He walked to Yun Shang's side, bowed slightly, and said in a low voice, "Lord Yun, several corpses have been found in the Yun family compound. Two of them are likely martial arts practitioners hired by Lord Su to protect his family, and the other is a man in black, probably an assassin from the Shadow Pavilion..."
Before she could finish speaking, Su Qingchan suddenly pushed open the door and rushed out, anxiously asking, "Where...where is my father? Is he still alive...?"
The guard glanced at her but said nothing.
His reaction had already told Su Qingchan the outcome.
Even though she had prepared herself mentally, Su Qingchan's legs still went weak when she heard the news, and she collapsed to the ground.
Yu Wan rushed forward and helped her up, her eyes filled with heartache: "Miss Su, please accept my condolences..."
Su Qingchan was heartbroken, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam, sobbing uncontrollably, her body trembling violently in Yu Wan's arms.
……
The next day, before dawn, while the night had not yet completely faded, the entire capital was still immersed in silence.
Su Mu, with a scraggly beard and disheveled official robes, appeared hurriedly in front of the Yun family's gate.
Upon hearing the doorman's announcement, Yun Shang hurried to the door to greet him.
Su Mu had no intention of entering the manor.
He stood at the door, his eyes bloodshot, clearly having already learned of Su's father's death.
But his first words to Yun Shang were, “I worked through the night to compile the evidence against the Prince of Yong. There will be a result at court today.”
Yun Shang gazed at him, remained silent for a moment, and then asked, "Do you regret it?"
Emperor Wenjing clearly intended to protect Prince Yong, and Su Mu's defiance of Emperor Wenjing would likely lead to a difficult future.
Su Mu was busy all night, and as soon as he finished, he came to the Yun residence without even drinking a drop of water.
He licked his dry, chapped lips, a bitter yet resolute smile playing on his lips: "I only regret not knowing about this sooner."
“I passed the imperial examinations and became an official, seeking nothing more than justice in the world and peace for the people. If I turn a blind eye to the evil deeds of Prince Yong, how can I face the people of the world?”
Su Mu knew that something bad would happen to the Su family sooner or later.
Su's parents knew, and Su Qingchan knew too, but none of them chose to compromise.
If they also give up, the thirty-six skeletons on the back mountain of Huangjue Temple will probably be buried in darkness forever, and the innocent souls who died unjustly will never be vindicated.
As Su Mu thought of this, his eyes became even more determined, and the grief and indignation in his heart burned even more fiercely like a raging fire.
He glanced at the Yun residence but ultimately did not go in. He only said to Yun Shang, "Lord Yun, I would like to trouble you to look after my mother and sister for a while. If I can leave the palace safely, I will definitely repay your kindness."
When Yu Wan rushed to the door, she only saw Su Mu's departing figure on horseback.
A sense of respect welled up in her heart.
Su Mu is probably one of the few upright characters in this book.
"Yun Shang." Yu Wan turned to look at Yun Shang, her eyes filled with worry, "Will the Emperor punish Prince Yong?"
Yun Shang lowered his eyes to meet Shang Yuwan's worried gaze, his lips slightly pursed, his expression solemn. "Emperor Wenjing's attitude is ambiguous and his intention to protect the Prince is obvious. However, Su Mu's evidence is conclusive, and there is a petition signed by the people. Many ministers in the court also support him. If Emperor Wenjing forcibly favors Prince Yong, he may lose the support of the people."
"Until the very end, the outcome remains unknown."
Watching Su Mu's figure gradually disappear, Yu Wan clenched her fists.
Half an hour later, in the palace.
The atmosphere at today's morning court session was unusually somber compared to previous days.
Half an hour later, in the palace.
The ministers chatted in twos and threes, their expressions varied, but all were dignified.
With the announcement "The Emperor has arrived," Emperor Wenjing entered the court and sat on the dragon throne.
Su Haifu stepped forward, his voice sharp and high-pitched, "Speak if you have something to say, otherwise, the court may adjourn—"
Upon hearing this, Su Mu immediately stepped forward, knelt down, and reported: "Your Majesty, after extensive investigation, I have confirmed that everything the monk Mingkong said at the winter sacrifice was true. In addition to the monk Mingkong's testimony, I have also recently found evidence that His Highness Prince Yong abducted and tortured pregnant women, and each of these is supported by detailed witness testimonies!"
"Your Majesty, Prince Yong's crimes are numerous and outrageous. We implore Your Majesty to immediately issue an edict to severely punish Prince Yong, Li Xuan!"
Su Mu spoke passionately, each word ringing out, his words filled with anger.
Emperor Wenjing's face instantly darkened. He stared intently at Su Mu, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
He frowned slightly, raised his hand slightly, and gestured for Liu Haifu to present the case file.
Liu Haifu hurriedly stepped forward and carefully handed the dossier to Emperor Wenjing.
Emperor Wenjing casually flipped through a few pages, his expression growing increasingly grim. He then slammed the scroll heavily onto the table with a dull thud.
Seeing this scene, Su Mu's heart sank.