Quick Wear: I Fulfill the Wish of Cannon Fodder

Chapter 395 The Unfaithful Wife of the Top Scholar Sets Up Her Own House 14

Zhou Zilang certainly wasn't willing to sit there and wait for death! In this life-or-death situation, the first thing that came to his mind was Su Lan. After all, they had two children together! He firmly believed that as a mother, Su Lan would never sit idly by and watch the children's biological father walk towards his death.

So, Zhou Zilang hurriedly asked the jailer to help him convey a message to Su Lan, saying that he hoped to see Chengming and Zhaozhao before he died.

However, what he never expected was that Su Chengming rejected his request without hesitation. What made him even more heartbroken was that even the two children who had once longed for their father's love seemed determined not to acknowledge him as their father anymore.

Not only that, the jailer also conveyed a cold sentence that Su Chengming left for Zhou Zilang: "Father is the leader of the son. If the father is not upright, the son will flee to another place." Upon hearing this, Zhou Zilang stood there as if struck by lightning.

"How...how is this possible? That's the bloodline of my Zhou family! She should be here to save my life! It must be you, the jailer, who didn't convey the message clearly! That's right, go find Su Lan and tell her that as long as she uses up all her family wealth, she will definitely be able to save my life! Moreover, I am willing to promise her the position of my legal wife!"

Zhou Zilang was so excited that he could hardly control himself. He grabbed the bars of the cell tightly with both hands and shook them desperately. He even stuck his head out far away and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Tsk, Boss Su is the apple of the eyes of the ladies in the palace. She wouldn't care about your position as the legal wife!" The jailer glanced at Zhou Zilang with disdain, his eyes full of ridicule.

It turned out that over the past two years, many officials' wives had used the rouge from Luoxia Pavilion and their complexions had become increasingly rosy, as if they had aged several years. Word of this miraculous effect spread quickly throughout the capital, and even the ladies in the palace, upon hearing the news, rushed to order it.

For a time, Luoxia Pavilion became famous, and its owner, Su Lan, naturally became the focus of everyone's attention.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zilang's face instantly turned as pale as paper. He staggered back a few steps and asked in a trembling voice, "Then... what about my children?"

The man sneered and continued, "Young Master Chengming and Miss Zhaozhao should both have the surname Su, so don't expect them to come and save you." After saying that, he shook his head slightly, as if he felt very sorry for Zhou Zilang's current situation.

Zhou Zilang felt his head spin and everything went dark. He could never have imagined he would end up in such a predicament. Just then, another jailer stepped forward and said expressionlessly, "Oh, and someone from the Princess's residence will be here this afternoon. We've arranged a final lunch for you. Eat it quickly."

After hearing this, Zhou Zilang's legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground. At this moment, he was filled with despair and helplessness. He was truly isolated and helpless.

By the time Su Lan received the latest updates on Zhou Zilang from Tuanzi, Zhou Zilang had already died in prison from excessive blood loss. Perhaps in his final moments, he felt deep regret, but the situation was irreversible, and this seemed to be the punishment and retribution he deserved.

Princess Shuyang originally planned to instruct the jailer to disguise Zhou Zilang's body as if he had committed suicide out of guilt. However, what she did not expect was that Su Lan took the lead and revealed to the current emperor through the mouth of the imperial concubine the shocking secret that the princess's mansion had been using human blood to treat illnesses for a long time.

Upon hearing this, the emperor was furious. After a careful investigation, the facts were confirmed beyond a reasonable doubt. The emperor was deeply saddened and disappointed that his daughter had committed such a cruel act. Even his gaze towards his grandson, Zhou Chengyun, instantly turned cold and distant.

In a rage, the emperor ordered Princess Shuyang and her son Zhou Chengyun to be imprisoned in the palace for three months and not allowed to take a single step out as a punishment.

"The male protagonist's aura has dropped to 40%, host, please keep up the good work," the system prompt sounded.

Having lost the emperor's favor and protection, the protagonist Zhou Chengyun's aura of heroism was further weakened. At this moment, Su Lan leisurely played with the string of crystal-clear jade beads in her hand, thinking to herself: This alone is far from enough. I must completely shatter the hero's aura, making it impossible for him to recover, and only then can I completely overthrow Princess Shuyang and avenge the original owner's two pitiful children.

As for Zhou Zilang's corpse, Su Lan instructed Su Chengyun to claim it as his biological son, then mercilessly dumped it on the eerie mass grave strewn with corpses. This, on the one hand, fulfilled the original owner's two children's final act of filial piety; on the other, it ensured that even after his death, Zhou Zilang would suffer the same endless pain and torment that the original owner had experienced in his past life.

However, after Zhou Zilang's key "blood guide" disappeared, the cruel Princess Shuyang did not give up, but once again extended her evil hands to the Su brothers and sisters.

However, she clearly underestimated Yufeng's strength. No matter how many evildoers came, Yufeng could easily defeat them one by one. Each time, the loli-looking Yufeng would ruthlessly beat the attacker to the ground, then hand them over to the authorities without hesitation.

As time went by, this incident gradually attracted the attention of many people in the city. Su Lan, who was extremely intelligent, naturally would not miss this great opportunity. She immediately ordered Xiao Bai to find several eloquent storytellers.

After careful arrangement, these storytellers cleverly adapted the story of the princess trying to use human blood to cure her son's terminal illness into a series of gripping stories.

At the same time, they combined this with the fact that the Su family had been frequently attacked by criminals in recent days. With a little guidance, it was not difficult for everyone to guess that the real mastermind behind this series of events was the ruthless Princess Shuyang.

As time passed, rumors about Princess Shuyang intensified like wildfire, spreading not only throughout the capital but also to surrounding towns and villages. These rumors described how the princess's family had ruthlessly captured innocent children and extracted their blood to fulfill some ulterior motive. The people were abuzz with fear and anger.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the emperor, in order to maintain the dignity and prestige of the royal family, repeatedly dispatched elite imperial guards to apprehend the storytellers who spread the rumors. However, unexpectedly, the emperor's actions, far from calming public opinion, only added fuel to the fire, making people even more convinced that Princess Shuyang had indeed committed such a heinous act.

For a time, the entire capital, and indeed the entire nation, was plunged into panic. Fearing their children would be the next victims, families locked their doors tightly, afraid to leave. The streets became deserted, the once bustling scene gone.

Finally, the emperor realized the seriousness of the situation. If effective measures were not taken to appease the people, there was a fear of further unrest. After careful consideration, the emperor decided to severely punish Princess Shuyang—demoting her from the noble rank of princess to that of county lady and ordering her exile to the remote and desolate Lingnan region.

When the imperial edict was delivered to the princess's residence, Shu Yang repeatedly confirmed the contents of the edict in disbelief. She could not believe that her father, who had doted on her the most in the past, would issue such an edict.

That's right, there's also the Queen Mother! As the most noble and revered queen, she will surely be able to help him through this difficult time. Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Shu Yang's heart.