Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

Chapter 1718: Chapter 1720: Are You One of Prime Minister Sima’s People?

As he was thinking, his body was released.

He was somewhat surprised, then heard the handsome man shout a name towards the door. The door opened, and the person who brought him here walked in.

Then he saw the handsome man turn away as if he did not want to face him, and said, "Do it!"

Upon hearing these words, Xue Zhiyi’s eyes widened. Are they trying to kill him to silence him?

He waved his hand and shouted, "Hold on! You should at least let me die knowing why I’m being put to death."

He had to buy time to rescue An’an.

The handsome man did not turn around but clenched his fists, revealing his fury, "Knowing why? Do you have no clue about what you did?"

Seeing the handsome man was capable of conversation, Xue Zhiyi hastily began to argue, hoping to draw him out to express the reason for his hatred so he could find an opportunity to escape.

"If you don’t tell me, how would I know what I’ve done? Don’t be fooled by my appearance; I’m actually an old man with a poor memory. Feel free to speak plainly, so I can know where I offended you."

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the handsome man turned around, Xue Zhiyi met those hate-filled eyes. Yet, he could see they were bloodshot, presumably due to someone or something.

Moments later, a few words came from the handsome man’s mouth, "Do you know about the Hundred Days to Heaven?"

These words made Xue Zhiyi’s eyes widen.

After seeing Xue Zhiyi’s expression, the man spoke, "Remember now?"

He then waved his hand in a manner that suggested he was disinclined to say more, "Do it!"

Seeing this situation, Xue Zhiyi stopped him again, "Hold on, who exactly are you? Why do you know about the Hundred Days to Heaven?"

"You used the Hundred Days to Heaven on someone. Do I need to say more?"

Of course, he knew it was used on the Empress Dowager, who used it on the Imperial Consort. As the Imperial Consort was the daughter of the current Prime Minister, such hatred is unlikely from the Empress Dowager’s side. This means there’s only one possibility, "Are you one of Sima the Prime Minister’s men?"

The handsome man did not reply, but his demeanor acknowledged it.

Upon hearing this, Xue Zhiyi seemed to have an idea, moved back two steps, and casually sat on the chair, showcasing an air of calmness.

This demeanor made the handsome man very surprised and simultaneously furious, "You..."

Xue Zhiyi curled a smile at the corner of his mouth and said, "Are you so angry because you’re avenging the Imperial Consort?"

The handsome man did not speak, but the surrounding was filled with an icy tension ready to erupt at any moment.

Ignoring this, Xue Zhiyi continued to say, "Your rage, clearly you’re not just an ordinary subordinate of Sima the Prime Minister. Come on, tell me, what is your relationship with the Imperial Consort? For you to come here to kill me for her?"

Xue Zhiyi wasn’t stupid; if he were merely executing orders from Sima the Prime Minister, there’d be no need to be so emotionally involved, eyes full of enmity and hatred towards him. There’s only one reason for this, the handsome man’s relationship with the Imperial Consort was not ordinary.

Seeing the other party still unwilling to speak, Xue Zhiyi continued, "If you’re going to kill me, let me die clearly and plainly. What does all this ambiguity mean? Don’t worry, whatever you say, once I’m dead, it will only be known in the grave, no one will know. I’m just asking for clarity, are you afraid of that? Unless you’re the Imperial Consort’s lover?"