Flip the table! The reborn villainous woman takes down her entire family and seizes her life.

Chapter 18 Gu Liang's Backing

"Madam Qiao really loves her granddaughter dearly. I didn't slit Qiao Lixue's neck. If you don't believe me, you can go back and check again."

"They're still so powerful, coming to our mansion demanding an explanation without even knowing what happened."

Jiang Zhi did not take drastic measures against Qiao Lixue.

Old Madam Qiao's face flushed red with embarrassment at Jiang Zhi's words. "Such eloquent words! Did you hear me? Beat her to death! I want her dead—"

The volume suddenly increased.

Jiang Zhi squinted, a murderous aura slowly brewing in his heart, his hands hanging at his sides tightening little by little.

Just as tensions were about to rise, a loud voice suddenly rang out from outside:

"It's so lively, why not take me along?"

Madam Qiao's furious expression froze on her face. The nanny, who was only a step away from her eyes, stopped abruptly, and the maids all showed fear on their faces.

Liu and Jiang Luan turned to look at the door.

Jiang Zhi also looked over, a hint of something flashing in his eyes.

Eight black-clad guards with swords entered in unison, standing on either side with their heads bowed and eyes lowered, their expressions extremely respectful.

A man dressed in a dark blue brocade robe stepped across the threshold, looking arrogant and domineering.

His deep eyes were like two blocks of ice, devoid of any emotion.

Lady Liu was startled, her face turned pale, and she stammered, "Your Highness, Prince Liang?"

Suppressing his unease, Jiang Jing'an led the crowd in bowing: "Greetings, Your Highness, Prince Liang."

Jiang Zhi simply looked at him, without bowing or even avoiding his gaze.

He stared intently at her, a smile playing on his lips.

"I have heard that someone is bullying my wife."

The man spoke indifferently, his seemingly nonchalant attitude revealing a chilling aura of menace.

"I found it amusing, so I came here specifically to see which fool is courting death."

Lady Liu's face turned deathly pale. "Your Highness, please allow me to explain."

"Keep your explanation for now; I have no interest in hearing it."

The man walked up to Jiang Zhi and said, "Do you need me to kill them all?"

Jiang Zhi raised her eyes, her gaze sparkling, and the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.

“A little bit of insults won’t hurt us, there’s no need to kill them.”

Jiang Zhi spoke in a nonchalant tone, clearly not taking Liu Shi seriously.

"But—Qiao Lixue came to see me just now. She was not only certain that the Prince of Liang would find me vulgar and lacking in manners, but she also tried to replace me as the Princess Consort of Liang."

"So I kicked her and slashed her neck."

"Well done." The man's eyes turned cold upon hearing this, but quickly softened.

"My queen does not need to be soft-hearted, nor can she be bullied without being able to fight back."

Jiang Zhi looked at him, tugged at his sleeve, and deliberately said, "Didn't you hear what I just said?"

“I said I was vulgar and had no manners.”

"If these eight words are uttered by anyone again in the future, I will cut out their tongue."

Having said that, his cold eyes swept over them, "Did you all hear that clearly?"

Liu spoke hesitantly, "I heard you clearly."

"Your subordinates obey!" the eight guards replied in unison.

Lady Liu was startled, realizing that what the King of Liang had just said was directed at his guards.

"The Jiang family is a chaotic and corrupt place; I do not wish to linger here any longer."

After Gu Liang finished speaking, he turned and left, his voice carrying a hint of mystery: "Tonight, I will have someone send over the wedding dress so you can try it on."

She stared at his departing figure, backlit, her gaze even more indifferent. He turned his head, and they looked at each other; her clear eyes were reflected in his dark gaze.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, no one dared to speak.

A gust of wind swept through the air, and Liu Shi involuntarily shivered.

Jiang Luan hid behind her mother, looking up at Jiang Zhi with an even deeper hatred in her eyes.

Why does Jiang Zhi have such a man backing her up?

Why is her Prince Jing not good enough?

Thinking this, Jiang Luan couldn't help but whisper, "Mother."

Hearing this, he subconsciously looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I will make sure Jiang Zhi can't get married."

Liu looked surprised. What was she planning to do?

She couldn't help but look at Jiang Zhi, who was walking towards Tao Huiyuan, and then at Jiang Luan. Her intuition told her that Jiang Zhi had changed and was definitely not the same Jiang Zhi as before.

Suppressing her panic, Madam Liu stood up, supported by her maid, and looked up at the still-shaken Old Madam Qiao beside her.

Just as she was about to speak, she saw Old Madam Qiao give her a cold glance, her tone still carrying a hint of displeasure: "Return to the manor!"

Liu paused, watching the Qiao family leave.

Her goal was achieved.

She wanted Qiao Lixue and Jiang Zhi to fall out.

The events of the past two days were hard for her to process. Once the front yard was completely quiet, Liu turned around and walked wearily into the inner yard.

Jiang Luan followed behind Liu Shi, saying, "If Jiang Zhi dies in the Liang Prince's mansion, wouldn't that be the Liang Prince's problem?"

Liu's heart sank, and she paused in her steps.

"With her death, you will be the head of the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion forever, and I will be the only legitimate daughter."

Jiang Luan lowered her eyes, concealing the glint in them.

At this point, she lowered her eyes and gave a bitter smile: "My sister treats us like enemies now. If she uses the power of the Prince of Liang to retaliate against us, I'm afraid our Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion..."

Liu's fingers tightened, and thinking of Jiang Zhi's attitude, she felt a chill run down her spine.

Luan'er is right.

With Jiang Zhi's attitude like this, how could she possibly treat the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion well in the future? What if she wanted revenge...?

“I’ll go sound out your father.” After taking a few steps, Madam Liu turned back, feeling uneasy. “Luan’er, don’t act rashly.”

Jiang Luan nodded obediently: "Yes, Mother, don't worry, Mother."

Only then did Madam Liu feel relieved and leave with her people.

Jiang Luan gazed at her figure, but the image of Prince Jing couldn't help but appear before her eyes again.

Prince Jing is the most outstanding, and Prince Jing is the ultimate crown prince!

Moreover, she was thinking of Jiang Zhi and the Jiang family, to prevent Gu Liang from bringing up old grievances one day.

The Jiang family will definitely be implicated then, so it's better for her to die first.

A triumphant smile appeared on Jiang Luan's lips.

But even in death, one should die without anyone knowing.

-

Jiang Luan looked at herself in the mirror.

"Miss, you are so beautiful!" Qin Xin praised as she did Jiang Luan's makeup.

Her eyes shimmered like clear water, and her lips curved slightly upward. "Am I more beautiful than Jiang Zhimei?"

Qin Xin was afraid that Jiang Luan would be angry, so she quickly said, "Of course it's Miss."

"Miss is the future matriarch of the Pei family, and her temperament is naturally elegant and poised."

Jiang Luan's fist clenched slightly beneath her sleeve at that moment.

What she wanted was the position of Crown Princess, so how could she marry Pei Shangdao?

Although this marriage was something her mother went to great lengths to secure for her.

Being the mistress of a marquis's mansion is nothing compared to the prestige of being the crown princess.

My mother's vision was a bit short-sighted...

Thinking of this, Jiang Luan showed a hint of displeasure on her face, but Han Xiang did not notice anything unusual about Jiang Luan.

"This marriage was originally intended for Miss Biao. If we can help them get married in the future, it wouldn't be a bad thing."