12dz Chapter 12 Less in the Next Life
Chapter 12 Less in the Next Life
"help me……"
A faint sound came from among the rocks, and at the same time, a bloodstained hand emerged from a crevice in the rock.
Shen Li's heart stirred slightly. She walked over and saw Zhou Rong struggling to push aside a small stone, revealing her blood-stained face. However, she was pinned down by a large stone and could no longer move.
"Help..." She reached out her hand towards Shen Li.
"You're still alive? You're pretty hard to kill." Shen Li was somewhat surprised by her tenacity.
"What...what did you say..." Zhou Rong stared at her in shock, seemingly unable to understand what was going on.
"Then I'll let you die knowing why." Shen Li said, squatting down in front of her and looking at her with a normal expression: "I wasn't in a hurry to make a move on someone as insignificant as you, but I really didn't like what you said, and you'll have to pay the price for it."
"For...for Gu Chang'an?"
Zhou Rong struggled to utter those words. She suddenly remembered the look Shen Li had given her before the artificial hill collapsed. Now she understood.
That's the look you give your prey.
But I only said two sentences. Even if they were a bit excessive, did she really have to kill me?
Who exactly said this woman was kind-hearted, easygoing, and never argued with anyone?
Isn't this guy crazy?
"It's not for his sake, it's just that I started to dislike you because of what you said. I don't like arguing with people, so I had to shut you up." Shen Li dusted off the dust on her sleeves. "This is much simpler, and it also avoids any unpleasantness between our two families."
"Pfft..." Zhou Rong was so angry at her words that she tried to defend herself but spat out blood.
This crazy woman! Doesn't she know she's killing someone? How can she talk about it so casually!
"The second young lady is over there." A maid's voice came from afar, followed by the sound of footsteps from all directions.
"You..." Zhou Rong perked up at the sound of the voice, suddenly finding some strength, and grabbed Shen Li's trouser leg, glaring at her: "I'm not that easy to die, and you're not going to run away either."
Zhou Rong's face was mostly stained red with blood flowing from her head. Her hysterical appearance was extremely ferocious. She held onto Shen Li tightly, as if she wanted to drag her into hell.
Hearing the footsteps coming from all directions, excitement gradually appeared in her eyes. She didn't want to die; she wanted Shen Li, that crazy woman, to die!
"Maybe you'll live longer if you're mute in your next life," Shen Li said softly, her hand gently resting on the stone on her back.
"puff……"
Zhou Rong's eyes bulged, and she suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Her head slowly tilted to the side, and the hand that was holding Shen Li fell to its bottom.
She kept her eyes open, seemingly unable to comprehend how Shen Li could possess such strength, even in death.
The first group of people ran over, panting, but when they saw what was happening, they were all stunned and didn't know where to start.
"Quick, move the stones away, don't panic, your young lady might still be saved." Shen Li stood up and stepped back a distance.
Soon, Madam Zhou arrived with a doctor. The body was dug out, but the chest cavity was almost flattened by a large rock, and the person was already dead.
Madam Zhou immediately fainted. Lord Zhou had not yet returned, and the house was in chaos.
Shen Li and Wei Ruolan, who came to visit, were arranged to rest in the East Flower Hall. Even while sitting inside, they could hear the sounds of bustling activity from all around.
Forsythia and Peony, who delivered the visiting card, were both beside Shen Li, their faces pale with fright.
"Miss, are you alright?" Lian Qiao asked.
“How could you not be frightened? I was scared out of my wits when I arrived. Sister Shen must have been terrified,” Wei Ruolan said from the side.
"That's right, I've always been timid, and I've always studied in the inner chambers of my home. I've never seen anything like this before," Shen Li said, shaking her head as if she was still shaken.
Wei Ruolan nodded in deep agreement: "How could this artificial hill have collapsed? If we had left even a moment later, it might have been... too dangerous..."
"Yes, it collapsed so suddenly, I'm still feeling uneasy..."
Upon hearing this, Peony felt even more sorry for her young mistress. She gently supported Shen Li's back while expressing her indignation. Her young mistress had come with good intentions to deliver the painting, but not only did she not receive any courtesy, she also encountered this incident. She must have been terrified.