Chapter 989

Qing Mei was just about to speak when Wan Shitong and the others arrived.

They sat down in a rush, scratching their heads in embarrassment.

"Apologies, Clan Leader, Clan Leader's wife, we woke up late."

Looking at them, both of them had smiles on their faces.

"No matter, no matter. As long as you've rested well, come, taste the fine wine I've been treasuring."

With people having arrived, Qingshan quickly shared his wine.

Seeing this, Qing Mei gently tugged at Chen Ang and whispered, "Eat more food, drink less wine."

Hearing this, Chen Ang chuckled softly.

Before he could even pick up his chopsticks, Qingshan grabbed him.

"You've already cushioned your stomach, isn't it time to have a drink with me?"

After glancing at Qing Mei, Chen Ang nodded and smilingly toasted Qingshan with a cup of wine.

Finally getting to drink, Qingshan immediately beamed with joy.

Wan Shitong and the others were also sensible; seeing his love for wine, they immediately found various excuses to toast him, and the smile on Qingshan's face never faded.

While chatting, Yang Qingcheng mentioned Lv Teng.

Hearing this name, Qing Mei was visibly stunned for a moment.

"Mother, everything is fine, why bring her up?"

"Qing Mei, the person who impersonated you was Lv Teng."

As soon as Yang Qingcheng's words fell, the bowl in Qing Mei's hand dropped to the ground, instantly shattering into pieces.

Seeing that her expression was not quite right, Chen Ang hurriedly held her.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Raising a finger to point at her heart, Qing Mei said with difficulty, "I'm uncomfortable here, I feel uncomfortable whenever she is mentioned."

Learning that she was feeling uncomfortable in her heart, Chen Ang stroked her head a few times and said softly, "Past events are all in the past, don't think too much about it. She is already a prisoner now, there is no need to take her to heart."

Hearing this, Qing Mei gave a bitter smile.

"Chen Ang, do you know how much damage she caused me? She cast half of my childhood into shadows. Even now, when I recall those days, I feel like everything goes black before my eyes..."

Speaking to this point, Qing Mei choked up.

Yang Qingcheng and Qingshan also hadn't expected this matter to have hurt her so deeply, and both of them couldn't help but have reddened eyes.

Drinking a cup of wine, Qing Mei choked out, "Lv Teng was always light-fingered, loving to steal and pilfer, but every time she would frame me for it. At first, no one believed it, but as time went on, some people did. They didn't dare to question me openly, but they could scrutinize me with their gazes. Back then, every time I appeared, they would stare at me with that strange look. As time passed, even I began to despise myself a little..."

"Chen Ang, do you know? She was not only light-fingered, but even lacked self-respect... Back then, before we were even married off, she had already given her heart away, yet in the end, she still pinned the matter on me. I, the dignified Sect Master of the Butterfly Clan, how could I possibly fancy a Mantis Clan member who is like dust? But no one believed me, they all thought it was me..."

Hearing this, Yang Qingcheng held back her tears and said.

"I never believed her, I have always believed in you."

"Father too, Father never believed those rumors!"

Hearing their words, Qing Mei gave a bitter smile.

"You did indeed believe me, but you were always busy and rarely accompanied me. What use is belief or disbelief? The people around me every day didn't believe me. I carried the blame day after day. Every time I saw Lv Teng, I felt afraid. She was like a shadow looming over me, keeping me trapped for so long, and it remains the same even now..."

While speaking, Qing Mei drank cup after cup of wine.

With tears mixed into the wine, she drank with bitterness, and spoke with bitterness.

Listening to her recount those years, even Wan Shitong and the others shed tears.

Until Qing Mei became drunk, Wan Shitong gritted his teeth and said, "This Lv Teng truly deserves to die! Boss, let's kill her to avenge Qing Mei!"

Hearing his words, Chen Ang pursed his lips and did not speak.

Meanwhile, on the side, Yang Qingcheng was already crying until she was nearly faint, and Qingshan had been comforting her, feeling heartbroken for both his daughter and his wife, busy and flustered.

Gazing at Qing Mei's cheeks, Chen Ang remained silent for a long time.

He only used his fingertips to touch her face again and again, as if comforting the wounds she had once suffered.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Chen Ang asked softly, "Are the people who served Qing Mei before still here?"

Hearing his words, Qingshan hurriedly patted Yang Qingcheng's back, signaling her to answer.

Lowering her head to wipe away tears, Yang Qingcheng nodded.

"Most are still here, a small portion have already passed away."

"Are the ones who were closest to Qing Mei and Lv Teng still here?"

Thinking for a moment, Yang Qingcheng nodded again.

"Those few people are all here."

"Can they be killed?"

As soon as Chen Ang's question was asked, Yang Qingcheng immediately responded.

"They can be killed! As long as it can resolve the hatred in Qing Mei's heart, you can kill whoever you want!"

With her words, Chen Ang's expression finally softened a bit.

"The shadow in Qing Mei's heart is too great. She has carried this burden alone for all these years, and now it is time for her to let go. However, this matter isn't something she can just let go of because she wants to; we must help her."

"Chen Ang, how can we help her?" Qingshan asked anxiously.

"First, find these people, have them return to their former positions to work, and then have Lv Teng speak of these matters herself to clear Qing Mei's name."

"Finding these people is simple, but making Lv Teng speak voluntarily, I'm afraid that's a bit difficult to handle..."

"It's fine, I have a way. You only need to find the people."

Learning that Chen Ang had a way, Qingshan hurriedly nodded.

"Rest assured, for Qing Mei's sake, even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, I will gather them for you!"

"Uncle, what kind of clan is the Mantis Clan, why have I never heard of it?"

Hearing him bring this up, Qingshan sighed.

"Actually, they can't even be considered a clan, just a few mantises who have cultivated and attained the Dao. Their location is relatively close to us, which is why those rumors came about."

"Those aren't rumors, they are all Lv Teng's doing. This matter hurt Qing Mei the deepest, we must help her resolve it."

Recalling the words Qing Mei just said, everyone felt a sharp pain in their hearts.

"Chen Ang, how should this be resolved?"

"Exterminate their clan, let Qing Mei do it herself, and let everyone know that she is the dignified Sect Master of the Butterfly Clan, and she would never deign to associate with such people!"

Hearing his resounding words, Qingshan slapped the table and said loudly, "You're right! Why didn't I think of that? Just a mere small clan, yet they dare to splash dirty water on my daughter's head. I must exterminate their clan!"

"Since Uncle has this intention, then we shall proceed step by step according to the plan. You are responsible for finding the people, I am responsible for making Lv Teng tell the truth. Once the time is right, we will act immediately."

"No problem, I will go find the people now, I guarantee to have them all back within three days."

Leaving these words behind, Qingshan left in a hurry.

In the dead of night, Chen Ang and the others entered the Butterfly Clan's dungeon.

Hearing footsteps, Lv Teng became visibly excited.

"Mother, have you come to save me?"

Hearing her form of address, Chen Ang furrowed his brows tightly.

"People can actually be shameless to this extent, I truly underestimated you."

Hearing the man's voice, Lv Teng's expression changed instantly.

"What are you here for? I don't want to see you!"

"You are in a dungeon, it's not up to you."

Arriving before her, Chen Ang looked at her with a dangerous gaze.

Being scrutinized by his gaze, Lv Teng curled herself up tightly, but didn't forget to retort, "Don't you only have Qing Mei in your heart? Why are you still staring at other women like this?"

Hearing this, Chen Ang scoffed.

"You still know you're a woman? Being this shameless, I thought you didn't know."

"Shut your mouth! My affairs are not for you to comment on! I still say the same thing, this is a matter between me and the Butterfly Clan, it has nothing to do with you humans!"

"You dare to touch Qing Mei, and still dare to say it has nothing to do with us humans?!"

"So what? It was she who blocked my path!"

Seeing her righteous and confident appearance, Chen Ang's eyes darkened further.