Mrs. Liu looked pale as she turned towards Qin Liuxi, wanting to ask if what she said was true. However, it felt as if her throat was choked, unable to utter a word.
For no reason and with this being the first encounter, why would she concoct such an unbelievable lie?
Moreover, for the past five years, her daughter-in-law had seen many doctors and taken nurous dicines, yet her abdon showed no movent. Suddenly, last winter, after a trip to the hot springs manor, good news was announced not long after returning.
She hadn’t thought her daughter-in-law was cheating; after all, she ca from a noble family. Her possessiveness and devotion to her son were intense, and the timing also matched. She just thought it was finally the child’s fated arrival.
Never had she imagined that the child’s conception involved such devious magic; it was terrifying.
Just thinking about the scene Qin Liuxi described made Mrs. Liu feel as if she had fallen into an icy cellar, her whole body chilled.
Her actions were not rely vile, but toxic.
Commandery Princess Rong’an clinched her fist tightly and questioned, "Junior Temple Master, are you truly not lying?"
"I have no prior acquaintance with her, why would I fabricate such a false story to harm her? Such malevolent acts are catastrophic for a woman’s reputation. I wouldn’t have brought it up unless you insisted on knowing, because I understand the concept of karma; it always exists, whether spoken of or not," Qin Liuxi spoke softly.
Mrs. Liu felt even colder as she asked, "Then, what will be the consequences for my daughter-in-law?"
"It depends on whether the resentful energy between the mother and child can be appeased, and to what extent. However, one thing is certain; her pregnancy will not survive," Qin Liuxi explained. "As for her fate, I imagine the fetus will not live, and she will suffer greatly during childbirth, especially since she will be full-term. Regardless of whether the child is dead or alive, she must deliver it as per the normal birthing process."
The won who had given birth understood her implications.
Giving birth itself was akin to passing through the Ghost Gate. Even if it was a miscarriage after the fetus was fully developed, it would still require induced labor, not just easily resolved by a bowl of dicine.
Childbirth was painful, manageable for strong bodies, but those who were weaker might easily lose their lives. And now, with Grandma Liu’s pregnancy filled with extre resentful energy, when the ti for delivery ca and if the mother and child’s yin souls lingered, she would certainly not survive.
A double death—this was the true thod of revenge!
Commandery Princess Rong’an dared not contemplate how grueso that scene would be.
Mrs. Liu, anwhile, lowered her eyes, a cold gleam passing fleetingly through them.
If it were so, it was that wicked woman’s fate, her own doing; it concerned no one else.
Commandery Princess Rong’an and Qin Liuxi both noticed the brief coldness in Mrs. Liu’s eyes, comprehending that when the ti ca, Mrs. Liu likely wouldn’t care about her daughter-in-law’s life or death.
Commandery Princess Rong’an thought further; Mrs. Liu had long been displeased with the haughty daughter-in-law, only tolerating her because of her powerful maternal family’s influence. But now, with the daughter-in-law having sealed her fate by providing such leverage, it was an opportunity Mrs. Liu could exploit.
If Mrs. Hu died, even if Uncle Liu’s Mansion pursued the matter, she could explain that giving birth itself was akin to passing through the Ghost Gate, and who could withstand ghostly revenge?
If Mrs. Hu survived by chance, then she could equally leverage this advantage to send her back to her parental ho, as such a malicious daughter-in-law was unbearable for the Liu family. If Uncle Liu’s Mansion didn’t wish for their family girls to beco unmarriageable, they would have to endure.
Realizing all this, Commandery Princess Rong’an sighed softly, a phrase erging in her mind.
She brought this upon herself; she cannot live.
Mrs. Liu, her mind racing with various thoughts, asked Qin Liuxi again, "If what Master said is true, will this retribution fall upon our Liu family?"
Qin Liuxi smiled ambiguously, saying, "That depends on whether you have committed sins, aiding tyranny. She is a woman of Liu family, with this marriage contract as proof. Even if her individual actions carry the greatest karma, the diminished fortune, being one with her husband, Grandpa Liu will also bear so effects. As for your Liu family, what defines a family’s misfortune? It’s all about karma; the fortune will certainly diminish, it just depends on the extent."
Mrs. Liu was in a panic: "We had no idea she was involved in such disgraceful business, should we also bear the consequences of her actions?"
How unfair is this!
"Madam, a family shares both honor and disgrace, I thought an esteed family like yours would understand this."
Mrs. Liu was rendered speechless, her heart filled with deep hatred for Grandma Liu, this plague-stricken harbinger of disaster, marrying her was truly a curse to the Liu family.
"However, you can rest assured, since you are not the main cause, your yin de will not be severely damaged, just a slight reduction in blessings."
This was no consolation at all, who would want their blessings reduced?
"What should we do to eliminate this resentnt?" Mrs. Liu asked with a pained expression.
Qin Liuxi replied indifferently, "Do more good deeds and accumulate rit."
After saying this, she took her disciple and left, Princess Rong’an following closely by her side, feeling extrely anxious about today’s shocking revelations.
It’s better not to associate closely with Uncle Liu Yang’s mansion, after all, if Grandma Liu succeeds, soone must be helping her. If the Liu family doesn’t know, then it must be soone from her maternal family.
The group walked out of Liu Mansion, and at the east corner gate, a carriage had just stopped, soone pulled back the curtain, and saw Qin Liuxi and her group.
Qin Liuxi, sensing sothing, followed the gaze and saw a figure in a grey robe.
"Master, please get in the carriage," Teng Zhao said, holding Qin Liuxi’s hand, inviting her to board first.
Qin Liuxi glanced deeply at the man in the grey robe, sneering coldly, that must be the Daoist who helped Grandma Liu with Yin’er, surrounded by an aura of gloom.
The man opposite frowned, his lips pursed, his face cold. His gaze shifted to Wang Chuan, who was being helped into the carriage by Teng Zhao, his eyes slightly narrowed, his fingers swiftly calculating hidden in his sleeve.
anwhile, Grandma Liu was being interrogated by Mrs. Liu about Yin’er, terrified and pale. That damned God Stick, he actually knew about Yin’er?
But such a matter, she could never admit it, and continuously denied it to Mrs. Liu.
Mrs. Liu sneered non-stop: "You still dare to deny? Fine, suffer the consequences of your actions yourself, and when you give birth, just pray to the heavens for protection."
Grandma Liu, frustrated after she stord off, smashed a set of teawares and two beauty bottles, still feeling unsatisfied, she hugged her head and scread.
"Granny, Daoist Yin Shan is here."
Grandma Liu turned around: "Please, let him in."
Daoist Yin Shan entered, glanced at the shattered porcelain on the floor, his expression unchanged, then looked at Grandma Liu, snorted, and flicked a talisman from his fingertip at her: "A re evil spirit daring to haunt and harm people?"
Shriek.
The female ghost entwined with Grandma Liu shrieked horribly, baring her teeth and clawing at the Daoist, who then took out another talisman, promptly making her flee.
Grandma Liu was sowhat stunned, "What evil spirit?"
"Daoist, please save , there’s an ignorant Taoist who said my child won’t be preserved, didn’t you promise there would be no mistake?"
Daoist Yin Shan looked at her belly, then spoke, "To protect you is possible, but I want the little girl who just left your mansion."
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