Chapter 471: Retribution

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The Old Marquis had a strong suspicion that Su Bin was behind all of this.

He resolved to end Baoers life prematurely, a decision he believed to be in her best interest.

That night, the Old Marquis visited Baoer.

Ever since her illness had taken hold, she had been moved out of the temple hall.

Marquis am I going to pa.s.s away?

She had just endured nearly two hours of excruciating pain, leaving her body weak, and her thoughts somewhat hazy.

The Old Marquis responded, Youre still alive, and the ability to speak wont remain once youve pa.s.sed.

If you have something to share, please do so. The Old Marquis didnt voice his intentions.

Will I continue to suffer like this if I go on living?

Baoer slowly regained her clarity of mind.

The Old Marquis nodded calmly. Yes, because youre in the terminal stage of your illness.

She had brought this suffering upon herself entirely due to her past actions.

He had poured all his love into her. Why was she still not content?

Why did she covet a status and power that were not rightfully hers?

I understand. Im not actually unwell. Someone has poisoned me.

Much like in the past, the Old Marquiss first wife should not have succ.u.mbed so swiftly, or perhaps she wouldnt have perished at all. It was her own actions that had led to this outcome.

Now, her retribution had come.

As expected, the Old Marquis silently acknowledged the situation.

Baoer wore a wistful smile. Marquis, even if they hadnt poisoned me, you would still have me executed in secret, wouldnt you?

The Old Marquis didnt provide a direct answer. Instead, he asked her, If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

She had been deceived by her seemingly kind facade for her entire life.

Her actions had led to the death of his wife, the expulsion of the heir, and nearly the ruination of his biological grandsons future.

She knew well that she and her child couldnt inherit the marquisate, yet she still aimed to wrest the death exemption medallion from him and trade it for the position of his primary wife with the Emperor. She desired her son to become the Marquis and herself to be the powerful Grand d.u.c.h.ess.

Baoers voice trembled. I wont retaliate. I wont harm you. Im not as heartless as you Because you are the person I love the most. I understood you had a legitimate wife, but I married you because my love for you was too strong

Even if you betray me, I have no complaints. I dont want to harbor hatred towards you. My resentment is directed only at the one who took you away. I hurt her because my love for you is too deep

Despite her words, she still clung to the hope that the Old Marquis might spare her life.

However, the Old Marquis remained unmoved.

You dont wish to save me?

Ive summoned the imperial physicians. Sadly, theres nothing they can do.

Isnt your granddaughter-in-law a miraculous doctor?

She came, and even she conceded that she couldnt help.

Baoer finally relinquished her hope. So she has been here before!

Hehe This is indeed karma!

Marquis, I understand that you intend to end my life.

Its considerate of you not to be the one to do it.

However, I want you to be the one to end my life personally. This way, we wont be lovers in our next life, and well surely be enemies!

I no longer wish to be your partner!

Her tone grew unwavering by the end.

Tears streamed down the Old Marquiss cheeks, but he remained resolute.

During her next episode, he instructed someone to administer a pill.

Before long, she lay peacefully on the bed, resembling someone in deep slumber.

Yet, the Old Marquis understood that she had ceased to breathe.

The Old Marquis conducted her funeral with minimal fanfare.

Her children remained unaware of the true cause of her death.

Before her pa.s.sing, she made a shrewd decision. She refrained from disclosing the details of her death to her children and concealed the cruel actions she had taken in the past.

She recognized that her son wouldnt be able to contend with Su Bin..