novelsky #147 - Chapter 147 A Deeper Conspiracy
#147 - Chapter 147 A Deeper Conspiracy
"You... you idiot!"
"What a sin, you've really committed a sin!"
In the backyard of the Li family's mansion, Li Mengmeng, who had just returned to the real world after completing the lord's trial, was kneeling on the ground with tears in her eyes.
In front of her, an old man in luxurious clothes was sitting on a grand chair, holding a wooden cane in one hand, roaring at Li Mengmeng.
This old man was Li Mengmeng's great-grandfather.
However, his identity was somewhat special.
Because despite his advanced age, he was actually an elder of the current [Alliance of the Children of Nature], Li Muyun.
More importantly, he was one of the few powerful elders with a very high position among the elders.
The reason why Li Mengmeng was naturally close to creatures of the natural system was thanks to his years of education.
However, at this time, Li Muyun changed his harmonious appearance in front of outsiders and cursed his great-granddaughter fiercely.
Even when he got excited, he raised the wooden cane in his hand and smashed it at Li Mengmeng.
Li Mengmeng did not dodge or avoid, allowing the canes to hit her body, crying all the while.
The reason why Li Muyun was so angry was because this great-granddaughter told him about her killing Gu Changqing after returning to the real world.
Upon hearing what his great-granddaughter had done, Li Muyun was naturally furious.
You know, the Gu family is now in an uproar over Gu Changqing's disappearance.
In order to find out the truth, they even used the power of soul magic to test the memories and souls of those involved one by one in order to find clues.
Although Li Mengmeng was Gu Changqing's fiancée, due to her special status and the backing of her forces, she did not have to worry about her soul being tested by the other party for the time being.
But who can guarantee what this "unremarkable" little thing will turn into in the end?
Everything has risks, doesn't it?
So after confirming that only the two of them knew the news, he immediately began to teach Li Mengmeng a lesson.
"Great-grandfather, I was wrong."
Li Mengmeng said while wiping away her tears.
"Cough cough cough, you were wrong?"
Li Muyun coughed twice in anger.
"You still know you were wrong? Do you know where you went wrong! You idiot!"
Li Mengmeng lowered her head and said.
"I was wrong to go back on my engagement and kill Gu Changqing privately, and I was wrong not to..."
"Bullshit!"
Before Li Mengmeng could finish speaking, the old master Li Muyun slapped the chair and said violently.
"So after saying so much, you still don't understand. Do you think I'm blaming you for killing Gu Changqing?"
"Ah?" Li Mengmeng was dumbfounded.
Seeing his great-granddaughter like this, Li Muyun was speechless and couldn't help but sigh.
"Alas... It's all my fault for being an idiot, which resulted in your father being an idiot, and even your generation has become stupid."
"Little Mengmeng, listen carefully."
"I don't care at all that you killed Gu Changqing, after all, he was just a good-for-nothing from the Gu family. He was not worthy of you in the first place."
"Because the moment you can come up with a way to put him to death and succeed, he is not worthy of being your partner. This engagement is better off without."
Sitting on the chair, Li Muyun suddenly showed a sinister and cunning look.
And his appearance made even Li Mengmeng, who was closest to him on weekdays, a little frightened.
"The reason why your parents let you marry Gu Changqing is nothing more than coveting the power of the Gu family."
"Because although we are also surnamed Li, we are completely different from the Li family on Li Sinuo's side. They are the Li family clan, a large force, and we are just a small force attached to the alliance, and we can't even form our own faction."
"That's why we are so passive and need to cling to forces stronger than us everywhere to get more political assets."
"You, as well as your eldest sister, second sister, and third sister, are all tools for political marriage."
"You should be very clear about this."
Hearing this, Li Mengmeng's eyes dimmed and she lowered her head silently.
Political marriage has existed since ancient times.
Even the seemingly unrestrained lords cannot avoid this.
"I know you are dissatisfied, so I am not angry that you killed Gu Changqing."
"The reason why I am angry is because you didn't think carefully when doing this."
"Putting aside the small matter of not going to the Gu family to express your attitude as soon as you returned, Li Mengmeng, let me ask you a question."
"Did you destroy the soul tree seed that housed Gu Changqing's soul?"
"No..." Li Mengmeng was a little timid. "But there is a reason for this."
"The enemy who controlled that area at the time was not strong at all..."
"Okay, okay, it's useless to say this now." Li Muyun frowned and interrupted Li Mengmeng's speech.
"Because I will find a way to retrieve the soul tree seed later to ensure that it does not fall into the hands of others."
"What I really want to tell you is that you shouldn't have done this so superficially."
"Since you are ready to kill your fiancé, you should abandon all your feelings and make him and his death as much of a bargaining chip as possible."
"You have to think further and take the initiative in this matter into your own hands."
"For example, at the beginning, you could have used Gu Changqing's death to release the Gu family's anger on any enemy that threatened us, such as the Su family guild, Su Yingxue."
"Or, you can use Gu Changqing's death to trigger a bloody battle between the Li family clan and the Gu family clan."
"At that time, whether the Li family clan wins or loses, the Gu family's power will be severely damaged and plummet."
"Wouldn't you be able to cancel the engagement smoothly? Or, you can continue to choose to marry other children of the Gu family."
"But at that time, the chips that the other party has to pay and the benefits we get will be much more than now."
"Alas..."
Li Muyun sighed and touched his great-granddaughter's head and said.
"But no matter what, Little Mengmeng, you actually did a good job."
Hearing this, Li Mengmeng was stunned.
She didn't understand why she was suddenly praised, and the difference between the before and after seemed to be too big.
However, Li Muyun naturally understood this and explained with a smile.
"Because I didn't expect that among so many of my grandchildren, it is you who made a mistake who is the most in line with my wishes."
"Even though your methods and skills of using conspiracy are so clumsy."
"But among so many children, only you dare to take this step and resist your Su Ming. This has become your most dazzling point."
"The lord era has never lacked conspirators and ruthless people."
"And only such people are suitable for survival in the lord era."
"Compared with you, your father, grandfather, and your sisters are too kind and weak."
Looking at Li Mengmeng in front of him, Li Muyun inadvertently thought of when he was young.
At that time, he was also unscrupulously climbing up.
"Li Mengmeng, although you are young, your future is promising."
"How about this."
"Go back and tell your father that he doesn't need to consider your engagement."
"After returning to the lord era again, you will come to me and follow me back to the residence of the Alliance of the Children of Nature and study hard with those masters and seniors."
Hearing this, Li Mengmeng's eyes lit up.
This...
She actually gained the approval of her great-grandfather because of misfortune?
But just when she was still immersed in joy, she suddenly remembered a question.
"That, great-grandfather."
"What if that guy named Wu Wei can't withstand the pressure from the Gu family and is checked for his soul?"
"After all, if everyone is not suspected, the Gu family will definitely expand the search range, and then they will definitely find me again..."
Li Mengmeng was a little worried.
"Don't worry."
Li Muyun smiled and comforted this "unqualified" heir of his family.
"I will find a way."
"After all, that guy named Wu Wei."
"May not be able to live until he accepts the soul test."
"But before that, we must first take back the seed of the soul tree!"
In the lord era, on the trial continent that has been transformed into a part of the endless abyss, a green seed is constantly sending out weak calls to the outside world.
It is calling for outsiders to descend into the abyss!
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