The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1151 - 263: Borrow the Dead to Resurrect the Soul_3

Mo Heng had been staying with her at the Manufacturing Bureau for the past few days, while the marriage arrangements for Pei Wendong were handled by Pei Yuan and Pei Qian at home.

Hearing the commotion outside, Mo Heng stood up with a somber look.

Liang Bing dared not arrest Pei Qin, fearing that, in a fit of rage, she would throw a bomb at him, which would end his life. Therefore, he secretly sent someone to summon Pei Qin to the palace. Although Xiao Guangzhao had allowed her to enter the palace with her pistol and sword, Pei Qin always handed over her weapons for safekeeping before meeting Xiao Guangzhao.

The Little eunuch came to deliver the decree, stating that the Emperor summoned General Pei.

Pei Qin almost cursed out loud. Impatiently, she washed her hands and face before coming out. "What does the Emperor want with me?" she asked. She was busy making money for him!

"The Emperor has summoned you," the eunuch said with a smile, not knowing the details. "I do not know what matter is to be discussed." He invited her onto the Imperial Palanquin.

Pei Qin, who initially refused to use such a thing, now refused even more.

Mo Heng took her hand.

The people at the Manufacturing Bureau watched with a mix of envy and jealousy. General Mo was indeed fortunate to have married General Pei early. The couple commanded troops together and shared glory. Having a wife like their General, General Mo must be laughing even in his sleep! Yet, the couple still flaunted their love in front of them!

Pei Qin glared at him, but saw that his expression was blank, though his eyes were dark and chilling, fixing her with a concentrated look.

"Let’s go!" Mo Heng pulled her along.

Pei Qin had also anticipated the disaster he mentioned was upon them, and let him lead her out toward the palace.

At the palace gates, the flag bearers and guards had changed shifts. The previous batch who heard that Pei Qin was a demonic being possessing a corpse had been replaced. This new batch of guards still treated Pei Qin with respect, in order to lull her and Mo Heng into lowering their guard.

As soon as they entered the palace and had removed their personal weapons, a group of Imperial Guards rushed up and surrounded them.

It was then that Liang Bing dared to come forward with the decree. "Pei Qin! You have been accused of being a demonic being possessing a corpse. Master Duxu has confirmed this, and now the Emperor has issued an order to arrest you for a public trial!"

Pei Qin shuddered, quickly looking towards Mo Heng. He had never told her, only mentioned that there was an impending disaster, advising her to listen to him. But it turned out he was revealing her origin!

Mo Heng held her hand tightly, his expression unchanging, and coldly stared at Liang Bing. "Master Duxu is the real demonic being! The true fiend goes unpunished, yet they aim to harm his wife and child!"

Liang Bing furrowed his brow in anger. "Mo Heng! You’ve been bewitched by this demonic being! Release her at once! She is a demonic being possessing a corpse! Villagers who grew up with her can testify, and monks from Master Duxu do not lie. Come here quickly and let us capture this demon!"

It turned out that Liang Jinhua and Xiao Guangzhao were making their move. She had led troops to repel enemies, her reputation soared, and the people supported her. Although the title of legendary deity general was exaggerated, the common folk believed it. Therefore, they wanted to expose her origin in front of the people and pin the crime of being a demonic plague to the country, causing disaster and chaos. Only by having the common folk witness it themselves could they completely eradicate her virtuous image from their hearts.

Pei Qin’s lips curled into a cold smile, releasing Mo Heng’s hand. He probably had plans in place already, so she let him proceed! Xiao Guangzhao, she had initially intended to let him sit on the throne a bit longer, not wanting history to record that Xiao Guangzhao died just months into his reign without a son. Now, it seemed they were more impatient than she was!

She took two steps forward, extending her hand with a sneer, "So, Master Duxu noticed I am a demonic being possessing a corpse, it seems this bald donkey is rather skilled! Lead the way, I want to see just how capable this old bald donkey is!"

"Qinqin..." Mo Heng came up to pull her.

Pei Qin shook her head at him, knowing he could not interfere with an imperial order. If they resisted now, her family would face annihilation.

Liang Bing immediately ordered that Pei Qin be bound and locked in an iron cage that had been prepared by the entrance.

Pei Qin paused for a moment, then sat down calmly inside the cage.

However, the cage was not pulled into the palace but instead was taken out of the palace.

The Imperial Guards had already posted notices everywhere: Pei Qin was a demonic being possessing a corpse, bringing disaster upon the nation! Master Duxu would publicly reveal the demon’s true form at the street corner!

The shocking news stirred up public upheaval. General Pei was a demon!?

Pei Wenchen and Pei Wenli had already gathered a group of people and arrived early.

Enclosed in the iron cage, Pei Qin was pulled to the street corner.