118: It's really softer than a willow branch.
Cao Nie gasped.
This woman, is she really this bold?
"Mother-in-law, that really won't do. I have sworn an oath to only treat Qin'er well for the rest of my life."
Song Xiaoxiao's eyes hardened as she threatened, "If you don't agree, I will crush it and make you a eunuch."
Cao Nie struggled in a panic a few times before finally sighing helplessly, "Mother-in-law, why must you do this?"
Song Xiaoxiao sneered, "I'm just asking you, do you agree or not?"
After saying that, she began to apply force with her hand.
Cao Nie's eyes twitched slightly.
Damn it, even at the Tribulation Extinction Realm, this area is still a weak point.
No, I need to find a technique to make this place invulnerable.
After having this thought, Cao Nie sighed helplessly, "Sigh! Fine, this son-in-law will agree to you!"
Song Xiaoxiao smiled triumphantly, her gaze involuntarily drifting downward, and her pupils suddenly shrank.
This... this is too...
She swallowed subconsciously, her voice trembling slightly, "Son... son-in-law, Qin'er doesn't cry often, does she?"
Cao Nie looked innocent, "Mother-in-law, you are joking!"
Before he could finish speaking, a glimmer of excitement flashed in Song Xiaoxiao's eyes.
She bit her lip, grabbed Cao Nie by the collar, and lowered her voice, "Good son-in-law, what happened today, heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know."
Cao Nie nodded in a panic, "Mother-in-law, rest assured, this son-in-law understands!"
Afterward.
Song Xiaoxiao's legs were so weak she could barely stand, yet she forced herself to maintain the demeanor of an elder, "Remember what you promised! If you dare to play any tricks!"
Cao Nie bowed in fear, "This son-in-law wouldn't dare! Please go slowly, Mother-in-law!"
Song Xiaoxiao smiled with satisfaction, forcing herself not to show any abnormalities as she left the place.
Watching her retreating figure, the fear on Cao Nie's face vanished instantly. He leisurely straightened his robes, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, this woman, interesting! Interesting! Very interesting indeed!"
Before long, Li Yan and his brother walked into the interrogation room.
"Big brother! Brother-in-law!"
Cao Nie greeted them enthusiastically.
Seeing Cao Nie, the two Li brothers were also full of excitement.
"Brother-in-law, how is it? Is there a way to save us?" Li Yan grabbed Cao Nie's arm and asked nervously.
Cao Nie sighed heavily, feigning distress, "Father-in-law is still hesitating. You must find a way to persuade him to plead guilty. Only then can I maneuver to become the execution supervisor and secretly rescue the three of you."
The two brothers exchanged a meaningful glance.
Cao Nie saw it, and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly.
These two are truly filial to a powerful degree.
After the two left.
Du Meiniang approached gracefully.
Unlike the others who were impatient, she appeared exceptionally calm.
"Brother-in-law, can you really only save three people?" Du Meiniang parted her red lips slightly, her eyes flickering with a hint of probing.
Cao Nie nodded, "Sister-in-law, there is no other way. This brother has already done his best."
Du Meiniang sighed repeatedly.
It looked like the two sisters were doomed.
Of the three spots, the two Li brothers would take one each, and the remaining one would most likely go to their mother. After all, she was the original wife; their father definitely wouldn't have the heart to let their mother die with him.
Just as she was looking distressed, Cao Nie had unknowingly approached her.
"Sister-in-law, I have a way to let you live, but..."
His voice cut off abruptly, and Du Meiniang looked puzzled.
But the next moment, her jade-like hands were held by Cao Nie, "If sister-in-law is willing, this brother will certainly do everything in his power."
If she didn't understand at this point, Du Meiniang would have truly lived in vain.
She pulled back her jade hand in a panic, turned around, and looked conflicted.
Cao Nie stepped forward triumphantly and pulled her into his arms.
Du Meiniang gasped, only to see Cao Nie staring straight at her.
"Sister-in-law's waist... is truly softer than willow branches."
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