Chapter 977 - 975: When the Action Faction Meets the Brainstorming Emperor

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Chapter 977: Chapter 975: When the Action Faction Meets the Brainstorming Emperor Tian Sihai didn’t know how he got back to his own room. He tossed and turned on the bed all night without sleeping, his mind in a jumble. Early the next morning, he heard something fall to the ground from Lady Fang’s side, followed by her sharp scream, and then the maid who was serving her rushed out. Tian Sihai wiped his face, hesitated for a long time before entering the room. Inside, Lady Fang’s face was pale, clutching her stomach and crying out in pain, blood spreading on her skirt. Seeing him, Lady Fang’s eyes brightened, then she immediately wailed, "Husband, husband, our child, the child... my stomach hurts so much... is our child going to be gone?" Tian Sihai was momentarily confused about Lady Fang’s intentions; what was she trying to do? But he quickly realized that Lady Fang didn’t want this child. Although he didn’t understand why Lady Fang didn’t want this child, recalling what Lady Fang had said last night made it very clear. Lady Fang wanted to get rid of this child, so she apologized to his father yesterday because she had no choice. Lady Fang was afraid of being discovered, and last night she finally made up her mind. That made sense. Looking at Lady Fang wailing on the bed, Tian Sihai felt a chill and anger in his heart. He had once longed for this child to be born, and now he hated Lady Fang and his own father just as much. Therefore, the thought lingering in his heart for a long time, always afraid to reveal any trace, finally emerged... At this moment, after persuading Zhang Qiuju, Tian Sihai finally thought of Lady Fang. If he really wanted to act, keeping Lady Fang might still be useful. Immediately, he hurried out to get a doctor for Lady Fang; otherwise, if Lady Fang died, there would be no proof. As soon as he exited the second gate, he bumped into Shopkeeper Tian, who was rushing back. Upon seeing Tian Sihai, Shopkeeper Tian immediately started scolding him: "What the hell is going on? What are you doing at home? Your mother is having a spat with your wife, are you dead or something? Haven’t you seen your wife is now pregnant? Why didn’t you hold back your mother a bit? If someone dies, what do you people plan to do!" He immediately asked about Lady Fang’s situation again. Had she really been hit badly? Shopkeeper Tian, too, felt increasingly bitter as he looked at his own son, disappointed by his failure to live up to expectations, despite having taught him for so many years. Given the current critical situation at home, with matters of life and death hanging in balance, and with endless things to deal with outside, he still had to come home and resolve those trivial marital issues. Such a big son, yet unable to help at all outside, and when home, he only added to the chaos. That wife of his looked fine before, but now, relying on her pregnancy, she tiptoes around, barely maintaining herself, and every night she strolls around the yard. When asked, she’d only cry and whimper, hinting that his own wife was harassing her. What could a father-in-law like him say? Wasn’t he only able to comfort her with a few words? Last night, he encountered Lady Fang again. It was strange that while others gained weight during pregnancy, his daughter-in-law seemed to grow thinner, looking almost like an entirely different person. Could it be that his wife was really tormenting Lady Fang behind his back when he wasn’t home? After all, the child in Lady Fang’s belly was his own grandchild, so Shopkeeper Tian sympathetically said a few more words and, after thinking for a moment, took off the purse he had with him and gave it to Lady Fang. Inside, there were more than ten taels of Silver Pieces, telling her to use it to buy some nourishing food and eat well, keeping the grandchild in her belly safe. Lady Fang indeed accepted the purse gratefully and tearfully. He thought that this matter was resolved. No matter how harsh his wife might be to the daughter-in-law, with this Silver, she could eat whatever she wanted, maintain her health, and ensure the child in her belly would be strong, right? Unexpectedly, while he was out handling affairs today, he remembered he forgot something, turned back halfway, and upon encountering a neighbor, saw their expression change dramatically. Pulling him aside, the neighbor urged him to hurry home, saying something major had happened at home, reportedly even resulting in a death. The neighbor claimed to have heard the maids and women in his backyard screaming, saying the old lady had beaten the Young Lady to death or something like that. Shopkeeper Tian’s face turned pale; he didn’t bother saying much, thanked the neighbor, and rushed back home. Upon reaching the house’s entrance, he saw many people pointing and discussing outside Tian Family’s entrance. Not bothering to listen to the idle gossip, he went straight into the courtyard and immediately ran into his troublesome son, which made his anger flare up. He scolded a few words first. Isn’t that what fathers usually do in this world? He didn’t first realize that his son was an overthinker. Hearing his words, Tian Sihai instantly imagined all sorts of illicit liaisons between Shopkeeper Tian and his own daughter-in-law. Then he believed that his father was siding with Lady Fang, the new little enchantress, which was why his words were always in Lady Fang’s defense. Tian Sihai was immediately furious; well then, he had a bit of hesitation, but seeing his father showing no remorse whatsoever burned away any hesitation with his anger. He spoke in a mocking tone: "Rest assured, Dad, Lady Fang won’t die. I was just about to call upon a doctor for her! I guarantee she will live a long life!" Upon hearing Tian Sihai mentioning calling a doctor, Shopkeeper Tian quickly waved his hand: "Why aren’t you going faster then? Remember to get a doctor from Peace Clinic, I heard they are quite skilled in the women and children’s department; make sure to get a good check-up for your wife!" Tian Sihai was initially angry then had a sense of schadenfreude; he was angry that Shopkeeper Tian truly cared more for the child in Lady Fang’s belly, clearly looking down on him, with his mind and eyes only for the newcomer. Then came a hint of joy, let his father care at this moment, the more concerned he was now, the more painful it would be when he found out Lady Fang lost the child by her own doing. Thinking this way, Tian Sihai instead developed a bizarre sense of anticipation, looking forward to seeing the expression on Shopkeeper Tian’s face at that moment. Without saying much more, he turned and strode out. Before even taking two steps, he saw a group of government officials burst in through the main gate. He was suddenly dumbfounded: "What brings the Team Leaders here?" The leading Team Leader waved his hand, "We received a report, accusing your Tian family of murder for money, leading to the death of twenty-three members of the Huang Family! The magistrate has ordered us to take the entire family of the suspect, Shopkeeper Tian, to the Yamen." The government officials under the Team Leader pounced on Shopkeeper Tian and Tian Sihai like wolves, tying them both up. Hearing the mention of the Huang Family, Shopkeeper Tian felt as if struck by lightning, the whole person dumbfounded. Tian Sihai, on the other hand, struggled desperately: "Why are you arresting me? What Tian Family and Huang Family are you talking about? I don’t know anything! It happened so many years ago, back then I was just a clueless child! What does this have to do with me? You’ve got the wrong person!" The leading Team Leader sneered coldly: "Whether it has anything to do with you is not for you to say. That’s for the County Magistrate to decide. Besides, since you claim not to know, how do you know just how many years ago it was? Seems like you not only know but know quite a bit! Take them away!"

Chapter 977 - 975: When the Action Faction Meets the Brainstorming Emperor

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