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After hearing Han Li's words, these women's faces quickly turned from pale to red, which added a bit of charm to them.
Yan Shi was the first to recover from her anger. She gently touched the jade hairpin in her bun and said calmly, "Even if you really are a cultivator and not afraid of this incense, are you not worried about the Yin poison in your body?" She had finally played her last card.
Han Li's expression, which had been full of smiles, immediately turned cold upon hearing this. So Doctor Mo had indeed given these women the only weapon that could threaten him.
"That's right, I do have the Cold Poison in me. But before it takes effect, I wouldn't mind killing every single person in your household," Han Li said calmly, but the ruthlessness in his words was clear to the women.
Yan Shi remained silent for a moment, not speaking. The others also kept quiet. It seemed that when it came to matters of life and death, the person who could make decisions in the Mo Mansion was still Fourth Madam Yan Shi.
"Since we both have our concerns and don't want to see both sides suffer, it seems we have no choice but to talk things out," Yan Shi said calmly after another moment of silence.
"Of course. I don't want to die a wretched death at such a young age either!" Concerned for his own life, Han Li didn't put on any airs and readily agreed.
So he returned to sit across from Yan Shi.
"However, before we negotiate, I would like to ask you to tell us the circumstances of my husband's death. After all, we were husband and wife. Only by knowing the true cause of his death can we feel at ease. But rest assured, even if he really died at your hands, we won't have any other thoughts. We are just widows and orphans; we can't hit a stone with an egg and court death," Yan Shi said bitterly, as if Han Li were a bully taking advantage of them.
Han Li looked at her expression and couldn't help but feel a headache. He knew she was putting on an act, but seeing her pitiful look, his heart softened a bit.
Wasn't it just telling them how Doctor Mo died? There was nothing to hide. After all, Han Li believed that the fault for Doctor Mo's death didn't lie with him; it was Yu Zitong's own doing.
"Fine. I can tell you in detail how Doctor Mo died. If, after hearing it, you still insist on revenge, I'll be ready anytime!" Han Li thought for a moment and then agreed.
"Thank you, sir!" Yan Shi's face immediately brightened with joy when she heard that Han Li was willing to tell the truth.
"It happened like this. I was deceived by Doctor Mo and practiced the Eternal Spring Technique for over four years before I discovered..."
Han Li calmly recounted how he had been tricked, poisoned by Doctor Mo, and forced to practice the Eternal Spring Technique.
He told them about Doctor Mo's attempt to seize his body, his plan to be reborn through body possession, but how his Primordial Spirit was devoured instead. Of course, he also narrated in full detail the appearance of Yu Zitong and the scheme he had devised. Finally, he mentioned that he discovered he had been poisoned with Yin poison and had to come to Lan Prefecture to obtain the Warm Sun Jade to cure it. Han Li wanted these women to know that he was the real victim in the death of Doctor Mo and that he owed nothing to the Mo household.
After listening to Han Li's thrilling story, Yan Shi and the others looked at each other in surprise.
If what Han Li said was true, then they really couldn't blame him for their husband's death. Moreover, the methods and schemes that Han Li described Doctor Mo using closely matched the habits and behavior they remembered of the man. There was also no contradiction with the information revealed in that secret letter. It seemed that his words were largely true.
"If everything you say is true, then my husband's death shouldn't be your responsibility. It should be entirely blamed on Yu Zitong's schemes. Otherwise, how would my husband have died?" Yan Shi sighed softly and said something that made Han Li look at her in surprise.
"This Yan Shi is too biased towards her husband. With a single sentence, she lightly shifted all of Doctor Mo's faults onto the dead Yu Zitong and absolved her husband completely, as if he were also a victim." Han Li stared at Yan Shi with wide eyes. Although he didn't say anything, the strange expression in his eyes made his thoughts clear.
Under Han Li's gaze, Yan Shi's face didn't blush, her heart didn't race, and she acted as if she saw nothing.
Han Li chuckled bitterly to himself. It seemed that women could be just as thick-skinned as men. He couldn't help but glance at the expressions of the other women.
Third Madam Liu was still smiling, without any change. When she saw Han Li looking at her, she even threw him a flirtatious glance. Han Li was speechless.
Second Madam Li was a bit uneasy when Han Li looked at her, and she lowered her head slightly. As a former proper lady who was well-educated and reasonable, she seemed somewhat ashamed by Yan Shi's words.
As for Fifth Madam Wang, this cold and beautiful young woman remained expressionless, but her tightly intertwined fingers revealed her inner turmoil. As for what she was thinking, Han Li had no idea.
"However, based on what you've said, there is no deep-seated hatred between us. That makes negotiations easier," Yan Shi said softly, parting her lips.
Han Li turned around upon hearing her words and said indifferently, "What's there to negotiate? Give me the Warm Sun Jade, and I'll leave immediately. I won't bother the Mo Mansion again."
"That won't do!" Yan Shi smiled slightly and immediately refused.
"Why not?" Han Li asked without getting angry.
"You must have heard a lot about the Mo Mansion's dire situation while outside my room last night. You should understand very well that without external help, it's only a matter of time before our mansion is wiped out. If that's the case, you might as well do it yourself and kill all of us sisters to finish it all at once!" Yan Shi's eyes reddened as she spoke pitifully.
After hearing this, Han Li stared at her strangely without speaking, until Yan Shi's cheeks flushed. But she stubbornly refused to avoid his gaze.
Han Li let out a long breath. Now he knew who had taught that little vixen Mo Caihuan all her tricks. It was clearly the spitting image of the Yan Shi vixen in front of him.
(Chapter end)