Chapter 226: Killing the Chicken - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 226: Killing the Chicken

Thinking about this, Feng Jinxu ate a few more bites of his meal, which made Feng Yunhe and others worry, so they specially served him more dishes and said with a grown-up demeanor:

“Father has lost a lot of weight due to his illness. Eat more to restore your strength.”

Seeing his mature behavior, Feng Jinlin couldn’t help but tease him.

“You’re still a small child with skinny arms and legs; you should eat more too.”

At this moment, Feng Yunli, with his round little head, cheerfully said to him, “Second Uncle, I’m also small with skinny arms and legs. Shouldn’t I eat more too?”

His eyes were fixed on the red, shiny chicken leg, and his desire was evident.

Feng Jinlin was amused by him and said to Madam Wen, “Sister-in-law, Yunli is so adorable now; he’s even more lovable than I was as a child.”

Children love to hear such playful remarks, so he held up the chicken leg and ran over to Madam Wen, presenting it.

“Mother, you’re taking care of the child, father, and elder brother, and also the little sister in your belly. You’ve worked hard. Have a chicken leg to replenish your strength.”

Madam Wen was amused by his cute and filial behavior, smiling widely. “Yunli, eat it yourself. Mother has already eaten.”

With his big, round eyes darting around, Yunli giggled and started munching on the chicken leg without any hesitation.

Such a cute child made the Feng family’s reunion dinner lively.

Unfortunately, this happiness did not last long, and the atmosphere soon grew serious.

After dinner, and some more commotion, Feng Jinyao called her elder brother aside to discuss an important matter, and the others went back to their quarters. Feng Hai and Madam Feng knew what was coming, so they said:

“Let’s go to the Yunhai Courtyard. Xiao Er should come too.”

“Understood.”

Madam Wen took the children and left first. Yin Canwen, now merely a guest, found it inappropriate to join in on the discussion, so he obediently returned to his quarters to continue his studies.

In Yunhai Courtyard, Feng Jinyao explained everything about her mother being poisoned, the search for the mole, and the situation with the Qingyan flower.

Everyone was serious, while Feng Jinxu grew more and more enraged as he listened.

“Ah Yao, when did you discover this?”

“About four months ago.”

Feng Jinxu pressed his lips into a line. Anyone familiar with his demeanor, like Fu Yi, would know that such an expression meant someone was going to face serious consequences.

“So, the only way now is for elder brother to take action. Perhaps they will reveal the truth.”

“And the people involved?”

“All are detained at the manor. Bai Mama’s son, Bai Ban, is keeping watch.”

“Alright, then let’s go. Xiao Er can accompany me. Ah Yao, stay at home and take care of mother.”

No one objected to Feng Jinxu’s arrangement. After all, Feng Jinyao was a woman, and dealing with interrogations would involve torture. She would be frightened if she witnessed it.

However, Feng Jinyao, stubborn as she was, fixed her determined gaze on her elder brother and second brother.

“Elder brother, I want to go too.”

Without specifying the reason, Feng Jinlin suggested from the side, “Why don’t we let Ah Yao go as well? She was the one who discovered this first. Perhaps she might find something else if she goes along.”

His suggestion made sense, so Feng Jinxu agreed.

As night fell, the three siblings from the Feng family set off to the manor outside the city.

The carriage left without drawing much attention.

At the manor outside the city, after a bumpy ride lasting nearly an hour, they finally arrived. As soon as they got off the carriage, Bai Ban, the steward, came out to greet them.

“I’m Bai Ban, the son of Bai Mama, and I’m in charge of this manor. May I ask why the master, second master, and third miss are visiting so late?”

“How are those people?”

“Replying to the second master, they’re fine. They’re being held separately in different rooms, and we have people watching them all the time.”

“Good. Then let’s go inside. Bring them out here and interrogate them in the courtyard. Instruct the nearby villagers to surround the manor and not let any news leak.”

“Rest assured, master. I’ll give the orders right away.”

As Bai Ban was the eldest son of Bai Mama, he was experienced and handled matters with care and efficiency.

By the time Hu Po, Ding Dong, and the other gardeners from the second house gathered in the courtyard, there were at least twenty people.

Seeing these people, Feng Jinxu’s anger flared. The fact that twenty or so people had been hiding in the house, plotting to kill his mother, showed how cunning they were.

Among them, Hu Po was the most stubborn, often thinking deeply, while others feigned ignorance. With no other means to deal with them, Feng Jinxu’s methods came into play. He asked:

“Who will speak first?”

His indifferent tone made Hu Po, who had been in the courtyard for a long time, feel frightened. Nevertheless, she bravely said:

“This servant truly does not know what crime I have committed to be locked up here for so long. If the master has evidence against me, I will die to atone for it.”

She looked around as if contemplating her fate.

Feng Jinlin and Feng Jinyao were worried that if she died, they would lose the clues. They were about to intervene when Feng Jinxu ordered:

“Oh? A stubborn servant. If that’s the case, I’ll grant your wish. Fu Yi, kill her.”

“Yes.”

Fu Yi stepped forward without saying a word and struck with his knife.

The blade struck Hu Po’s neck, causing blood to splatter instantly, and everyone screamed in terror.

The difference between wanting to die and actually dying was stark, especially in front of Feng Jinxu, who showed no sign of emotion. His methods shattered their notions of 'loyalty,' making them fear that the next bloody blade might be turned on them.

Hu Po’s eyes widened in terror before her death, her head lolling at an odd angle, her gaze fixed on Ding Dong.

Even the high-spirited and loyal Hu Po was now helpless and disoriented.

Her parents, who had witnessed the scene, were deeply frightened, clutching their sleeves and not daring to make a sound.

These old servants who had been with the family for decades knew more than the gardeners sent by the second house. They understood that the master was ruthless and merciless. If he truly decided to deal with them, it would not end well.

Standing above, Feng Jinlin shielded Ah Yao as Fu Yi wielded his knife, fearing she would be frightened.

He could not agree with his elder brother’s swift and fearsome methods, which were meant to intimidate others.

However, he did not realize that sometimes the reason for a servant’s rebellion was precisely because they knew the master well. If they really wanted them dead, they would have acted long before discovering the mole.

With such thoughts, he was not afraid of their so-called intimidation.

Who would have thought that Feng Jinxu’s method of killing the chicken to warn the monkey would lead to a scene of bloodshed, causing those with weaker nerves to nearly soil their pants?

Scanning the trembling servants, Feng Jinxu’s voice, cold as death, echoed again, causing someone to crack under pressure.