Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 443 Zhuge Feng’s Secret 2(3)_1

If Li Wanying knows some unspeakable secrets, wouldn’t it be safer to silence her by killing her? Since they aren’t killing Li Wanying, could it be because she has some use? Is that why they’re letting her live and making her forget certain important matters?

"Hmph, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Just kill me. I know nothing. But if I die, that Lin family scumbag won’t live either," Li Wanying threatened coldly.

"Li Wanying, you are nothing but an expendable pawn of the Li Family. Do you think by not speaking now, you can wait for someone from the main Li Family to save you? You know better than anyone what kind of person Li Chengqing is and what the Li Family Elders are like. If it endangers the Li Family’s interests, do you truly believe they would save you? Don’t be so full of yourself," Zhuge Feng scoffed.

No one knew Li Chengqing’s character better than he did. He believed Li Wanying must have gained some understanding of this over the past four months. If she was still foolishly waiting for the Li Family to rescue her, it was simply wishful thinking. Moreover, Li Wanying’s branch was one that had been cast out and marginalized. With the father and son of her line imprisoned, and only Li Ruizhe able to earn money, old Mr. Li and Li Zeming had no hope of release. If not for the reclusive main Li Family showing them some token respect, their branch of the Li Family would have vanished from the world forever. In such a state, how could the likes of Shangguan Rou and Li Meisu still dare to be arrogant?

"Zhuge Feng, whatever you say is useless. Even if I die, I can drag Lin Mengjie down with me. I’ll come out ahead then, HAHAHA!" Li Wanying laughed out loud.

"And Shangguan Rou? Aren’t you concerned about her? I’ve heard she’s having a hard time, not just at school, but even within the Li Family. Shangguan Hao refuses to acknowledge Shangguan Rou, that illegitimate child of his. Even if Shangguan Rou died, the Shangguan Family wouldn’t bat an eye; they might even applaud. As for Shangguan Hao, he wouldn’t even spare her a glance."

"Since you’re going to die anyway, aren’t you going to leave anything for her? With just one word from me, the Beijing Li Family will be finished, permanently removed from the stage, never to have another chance. As for the remaining members of your Li Family branch, you should know that even if I spare them, Li Chengqing won’t. For failures, death is the only outcome."

"At that time, not only will everyone in your Li Family branch be finished, but Shangguan Rou, a young woman in the prime of her life, will also suffer a terrible, terrible death."

"No, it won’t be like that! It won’t! Rourou is Shangguan Hao’s child; he wouldn’t just stand by and let her die. Even if the Li Family is finished, the Old Madam will protect Rourou. She’ll take Rourou back to live with her."

Li Wanying shook her head and began to mutter. Thinking of Li Chengqing’s methods, she couldn’t help but shake her head again, trying to dispel the rising panic. "Hmph." Zhuge Feng gave a cold laugh, watching Li Wanying’s self-deception with ridicule. "What are you laughing at? Don’t you know Old Madam dotes on Rourou the most? And during my disappearance, Rourou must have worked hard to please Old Madam. Rourou wouldn’t let herself be disadvantaged," Li Wanying mumbled, continuously trying to reassure herself.

"HAHAHA! That’s the most ridiculous joke I’ve ever heard! Old Madam Shangguan can barely protect herself now that Shangguan Zhi has abandoned her. How could she possibly have the time to care about the life or death of that baseborn child?" Zhuge Feng jeered, looking at Li Wanying with pity. "You’re lying! Impossible! It’s impossible! Shangguan Zhi might not like Old Madam, but she’s still the mother of Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hao! No matter how much they hate or resent her, they wouldn’t abandon her! As long as Old Madam is around, that girl Rourou will have a place in the Shangguan Family!" Li Wanying shrieked, her trembling voice betraying her terror.

"If that’s what you believe, then what are you afraid of?" Zhuge Feng said coldly, his gaze indifferent as he looked at the pale Li Wanying. He believed that even if he let her go now, few people would recognize her in her current state.

"Nonsense! What would I be afraid of?"

"Hmph. Li Wanying, you’re smart and skilled at scheming. But sometimes, being too clever backfires. That baseborn Shangguan Rou certainly inherited your traits, but don’t forget, Shangguan Zhi also has his bottom line. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have tolerated Old Madam for decades," Zhuge Feng sneered, a flicker of disdain crossing his mature features. No matter how smart she was, could she truly fathom everyone’s thoughts?

"Not long ago, because of something your precious daughter and Li Meisu did together, Old Madam Shangguan managed to cross Shangguan Zhi’s bottom line. Guess what happened then?" Zhuge Feng paused, looking at the deathly pale Li Wanying.

"You... what... what exactly happened?" Li Wanying’s lips trembled uncontrollably. Shangguan Rou was her only hope, her only chance to return to the Shangguan Family. No matter how desperate or unfavorable things became, she had always believed that as long as Shangguan Hao and her daughter were there, she could definitely return to the Shangguan household.

Although she instinctively disbelieved Zhuge Feng’s words, his expression forced her to consider that he might be telling the truth. Given Zhuge Feng’s status, he had no reason to lie to her.

In these past few months, Zhuge Feng had confined her here, but he hadn’t mistreated her. He had only made her endure the same biting cold that Lin Mengjie had suffered.

"Shangguan Zhi took his entire family and left the military compound. He abandoned Old Madam Shangguan, leaving her to contemplate her mistakes. And Shangguan Rou? She was directly thrown out by Old Madam. Since then, the Shangguan Family has moved elsewhere, leaving Old Madam to live all alone."

"So tell me, in such a situation, would Old Madam still treat Shangguan Rou well? Would she take her back? Old Madam can barely protect herself now, and it was because of Shangguan Rou that she had a falling out with Shangguan Zhi. Do you really think Old Madam would still keep Shangguan Rou by her side?"

"And don’t forget, Shangguan Hao has never officially acknowledged Shangguan Rou."

"You’re lying to me! Old Madam dotes on Rourou; she would never treat her like that! Even if Old Madam has been isolated by them, this is an even greater opportunity for Rourou to prove her worth! Rourou wouldn’t miss such a chance! She will definitely stay by Old Madam’s side!" Li Wanying shrieked, her body slowly beginning to tremble with fear.

Shangguan You listened to Li Wanying’s shrieking. Her brow twitched, and she quickly formed a series of hand seals, then flicked a talisman towards Li Wanying. This was Li Wanying’s most vulnerable and helpless moment. Hopefully, her talisman would work.