Chapter 792 - 168: Death Is Not Far Away - Part 2
"What nonsense are you spouting, Lady Chen? You’ve completely lost your mind!" Lady Zhu, hearing her shrill cries, turned around and cursed at her, telling her to shut up.
But the people outside had already heard. In their eyes, Pei Wenjie was smothered to death by Pei Wensheng; the evidence was all there, not to mention Zhou Cai was made to take the fall for it. Otherwise, why would Pei Wenjie seek revenge on Pei Wensheng and Lady Chen specifically? Now, hearing Lady Chen’s outburst only further confirmed their suspicions.
Although Pei Wensheng loathed the idea and was unwilling to return to the village, he still followed Pei Zongli and Qian Wanxiu to Back Mountain Village during the holidays. Seeing such a young master, clean and neat, could be so cruel—it was unthinkable that at such a young age he’d smother his own brother. What more atrocities could he commit if he were still alive?
As for Lady Chen, there was heated discussion, speculation that she would not live much longer. Pei Wenjie’s vengeful spirit had already claimed Pei Wensheng’s life; Lady Chen was likely the next.
Some even said that Lady Chen should report Pei Wensheng to the Government Office. Otherwise, Pei Wenjie’s spirit would surely continue to haunt her and never let her be.
Lady Zhu forbade Lady Chen from going, threatening that if she dared, she’d have Pei Houli divorce her.
Now Lady Chen’s sight was failing her, and she couldn’t find her way outside. Even if she wanted to report the matter, she was helpless.
Old Pei harnessed the donkey cart, intending to go to the county town to see what the situation was like.