The Empress’ Livestream Chapter 172 - The Art of Finishing Meng Liang (IX)

Chapter 172: The Art of Finishing Meng Liang (IX)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Those words… Not only were her viewers and Meng Hun bewildered, but even Meng Liang was dumbfounded.
Did he really say that?
Meng Liang had indeed said that, but he said it to Gu Zhen, not Jiang Pengji.
Regardless who he said it to, he did utter the words. Jiang Pengji was not lying.
When Meng Hun heard that, he did not even suspect the authenticity of Jiang Pengji’s words. Instead, he was sure that Meng liang was trying to twist the facts.
He gave a radiant smile and forgot to mask his voice.
“You may be a living buddha, young master, but you’ve been hoodwinked by this little b*stard.”
When she heard the familiar voice, Jiang Pengji seemed to have remembered something. She used her hand to turn Meng Hun’s face and leaned in. A moment later, she appeared anguished.
“Why is it you?” she questioned in a low voice.
Meng Hun did not reply her. Instead, he questioned her. “I have no idea how this b*stard spun the tale. Why would Meng Mou frame him? Where’s the evidence? Meng Mou’s wife and daughter died a horrible death and it was not done by him? How dare he alter the facts!”
Jiang Pengji looked at Meng Liang then at Meng Hun, whose face was filled with rage. She wore a complicated expression.
Right then, footsteps could be heard approaching and everyone tensed.
Jiang Pengji had no choice but to take a deep breath. “We can’t stay. Let’s change our location first,” she said stiffly.
Even though she said that, she did not move the blade away from Meng Hun’s throat. Meng Hun’s men did not dare move an inch, either.
Meng Liang may be dumb, but his instincts were pretty spot on. From one side, he had Meng Hun coming after him in a bid for revenge. On the other hand, he fell into Liu Xi’s trap.
If he could talk or write, he would have revealed Liu Xi’s plans.
“We’re safe here. No one will come for the time being. Now you lot have ample time to tell me the truth. I hate being lied to and betrayed,” Jiang Pengji said coldly while she faced Meng Hun. “Previously, I thought you were a pitiful man with nowhere to go. But now that I think about it, it was all just a ploy for you to get close to me and get the information you needed, right?”
She did not stream anything the day before and thus, her viewers were unaware of her superb acting skills. They began to console her.
Ayam: “Ah… don’t cry… don’t be sad. Obviously this man is too cunning.”
Shitang Dafan Ayi: “The host is so pitiful. She got lied to… Pat, pat don’t be sad…”
Xiyan: “Yeah, don’t be sad. We all support you! So let this person die.”
Other than the naive viewers that were new to the channel, there was another group of viewers who thought differently.
Laosiji Lianmeng: “I’m telling you, the host is definitely taking advantage of people!”
Nongfu Shanquan Youdianxuan: “Life is all but an act. After the last time, I don’t trust the host anymore.”
Her viewers were all amped up by the development. Some saw through the act and knew what she was playing at, while most of her viewers still pitied her.
Jiang Pengji happily accepted the pity and continued with her act.
Meng Hun pursed his lips before bringing his hands together in respect. “This is Meng Mou’s fault. I was not truthful with you, but this matter concerns my life and my men’s lives, which is why I had to hide the truth. It’s all right if I lose my life, but I cannot exact revenge!”
Jiang Pengji loosened her grip on the blade pointed at Meng Hun’s neck. Meng Hun felt that and was relieved.
Liu Xi was skillful and a charitable softy. He would be taken advantage of.
Jiang Pengji seemingly did not notice Meng Hun’s expression and asked, “You said that my cousin hoodwinked me. What do you mean? Isn’t the revolt in Meng County because of you? The chaos brought suffering to the people!”
Meng Hun’s heart ached at the thought.
He had sought revenge for his family and did not think of the consequences. He brought his men to revolt against the Meng’s and had burned down the office.
He did not expect the Meng’s to send out their army just to catch them!
Meng Liang committed crimes while his family ripped off the common folk. The people were already simmering with anger over that. When the Meng army used the excuse that they were hunting for Meng Hun and his men to exploit the merchants and people, they had taken away many of the people’s fortunes, wives, and even daughters.
The Meng army was no longer as glorious as the ones from General Meng’s days. The current army was nothing but a bunch of thugs!
Meng Hun’s revolt against the Meng’s was just the snowball. The real kicker was the Meng household that led to the people’s revolt.
Regardless of how it was said, the one who started it all was indeed Meng Hun.
“I may not know how glib this b*stard’s tongue is to hoodwink you, but I am definitely not someone that despicable. I have not done anything to let the Meng’s down, and I have never once disappointed the people of Meng County,” Meng Hun mumbled.
Jiang Pengji shifted her gaze between Meng Liang and Meng Hun. Her gaze was flickering, as though she was pondering over their words.
Meng Hun’s men heard about Jiang Pengji from him and they had a good impression of her, which was why they did not make any untowards movements.
“In that case, if what you said is true, then I want to know the whole story.”
Meng Hun secretly let out a sigh of relief and started from the beginning.
The young master before him was not only kind, but fair as well.
“This matter started a few months ago.”
Meng Hun took in a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm. If he was not calm, he might just heck it all and strangle Meng Liang on the spot.
He had his own plans. Meng Liang had to die, or else he would not be able to face his wife and daughter in hell.
After killing Meng Liang, he planned to kill himself as his punishment. Liu Xi could then bring his head to the Meng’s and explain everything. He hoped that it would be enough to help his men.
He was fine with dying, but his men should not lose their lives over nothing.
When he thought of that, Meng Hun finally managed to keep himself calm enough to explain everything to Jiang Pengji.
Although Meng Hun was calm, his eyes were red and wet with tears.
Jiang Pengji’s viewers did not care about Meng Liang. One by one, they began to pity Meng Hun.
Her viewers could tell that he was trying his best to hold it in. His hands were balled into tight fists until his fingertips turned white. His eyes showed ruthlessness.
What was so tragic that it would cause a strong man like him to have such anguished tears?