Chapter 1248: Suicide

Because Chengqie had entered the room, no sound could be heard outside the courtyard, so the two Ministry of Rites officials conferred; the one who had been accompanying Chengqie left first, as he had originally told Chengqie he was going to return, and if he had remained there, wouldn't that have aroused Chengqie's suspicion?

The other one had business to discuss with Chengqie, so he stayed behind to keep listening, intending to go in and handle his business once the timing was right; having reached an agreement, the two immediately split up to act.

After looking at Shoumin's buttocks, Chengqie didn't know what to say and could only sigh: "You are lucky to be alive; it is fortunate you did not make a move. If you had dared to make a move, you would have been killed on the spot, and it would have served you right; I would not have cared about you."

"You really have no brains at all; even if you have grievances against Huaxia, don't you look at where this is?"

"In Huaxia, to contradict someone to the face of the King of Huaxia—do you really think you have lived too long? It is fortunate that Huaxia's laws are strict and clear; for a crime like yours, sentencing you to a whipping is likely only because the King considers that you understand nothing."

"If someone like you dared to insult my father in the Suiren Clan, I wouldn't need my father to say anything; I would cut your head off myself. Right now, I am even wondering if a brain like yours is fit to be a Leader."

Shoumin turned his head away in shame, tears welling in his eyes; he felt it would have been better if he had just died.

"Enough, I will go to the Hospital in a moment to ask if a doctor can come to see you, disinfect you, and stitch up your wound. It serves you right, just lie there. If you can walk when we return to the Suiren Clan, that is best; if you cannot walk, then stay here."

After saying this, Chengqie left without looking back.

Upon reaching the courtyard, Chengqie asked everyone to be quiet first, then arranged: "Today you will rest first and not walk around everywhere. Tomorrow, see if Huaxia has made arrangements for you; if they have, just listen to what they say and do as they instruct. Do not act like this again, do you understand?"

"Understood!"

"Good. If they have made no arrangements for you, you may go out and walk around to look, but do not scatter, and do not disturb others. Aren't there servants here? Let them take you to look; they will certainly tell you what should be done and what should not."

Furthermore, do not touch the things here casually. Sleep when it is time to sleep, sit when it is time to sit; there are many rooms, so there is no need to sit in the courtyard or on the ground. Just go back to the rooms and rest on the kang."

"Do not mess with other people's things. That is all I am arranging; I am off the day after tomorrow, and then I can personally take you to see things. Do you understand?"

Pen hurriedly said: "Leader, the Tribal Chief also wants us to go see the tribesmen who arrived earlier; when are we going to see them!"

The Ministry of Rites Official, who had already prepared to go knock on the door, squatted back down upon hearing this—how could there be more business!

Now that he saw Residents coming and going, he had to pretend to be busy; he could not let everyone discover something was wrong, otherwise, if everyone asked him, wouldn't he be exposed?

"Those tribesmen? Their location is a bit far; I will take you to see them the day after tomorrow. They are living quite well; I have already been to see them before. Are there any other questions?"

Everyone shook their heads and said there was nothing else.

Upon hearing this, the Ministry of Rites Official immediately stood up, wanting to go knock on the door, but would it be too coincidental to go knock now? No, that wouldn't do. So he ran off, ran to a place a bit further away, and only when he heard the sound of the courtyard door opening did he hurriedly stop, turn around, quickly tidy his clothes, and then slowly walk toward Chengqie, starting to greet him while still at a distance.

Chengqie walked out of the courtyard surrounded by the crowd and saw the Ministry of Rites Official from afar; he knew full well that this person must have been eavesdropping just now, but he still had to pretend he didn't know. He hadn't said anything inappropriate just now, so he wasn't afraid at all; if it reached the ears of Baifeng, that would be even better.

"Oh, Chengqie! The King is looking for you; there are some things he needs to arrange for you!"

Chengqie guessed immediately that it must be related to these people and hurriedly said: "Alright, alright, then let's go quickly."

Afterwards, the two quickened their pace and left. His younger brothers and sisters went home to study on their own; these matters had never had much to do with them, at least not much, so they didn't care. They were already very satisfied with their current life.

After seeing Chengqie off, the group of Leaders slowly returned to the courtyard, each returning to their own quarters. At this moment, they still dared not discuss what had just happened casually; only when the doors were closed would it be appropriate to consult with their good brothers. These people were not of one mind; Chengqie's few words had already split them into three groups.

But no one expected that when they returned to the room, they would find that Shoumin had committed suicide. He had stabbed his own Bronze Small Sword into his chest; he was not yet dead, and foam mixed with blood was bubbling from his mouth.

Everyone panicked; how could he have committed suicide? And this was in Huaxia territory, so they didn't know what to do. They hurriedly rushed out and ran at a sprint to chase after Chengqie.

But Shoumin's good brother was anxious; his hands trembled as he held Shoumin's hand. For some reason, he suddenly pulled out the small sword that was stuck in Shoumin's body, as if that could alleviate his pain.

But as soon as it was pulled out, blood immediately sprayed out. Shoumin's eyes widened, looking at his good brother in disbelief, and then his pupils slowly dilated, and he died completely.

Seeing his good brother die just like that, the Leader holding the Bronze Sword was heartbroken; he fiercely stabbed the Bronze Sword into the earthen kang and shouted in grief and indignation, as if he wanted to blame Shoumin's death on Huaxia.

Chengqie was conversing with the Ministry of Rites Official and proposed the idea of asking a doctor to come see Shoumin. The Ministry of Rites Official indicated that this would have to be requested from his superiors, as this matter was different.

Chengqie hurriedly said there was no rush, it was fine, but in reality, he was very anxious. Chengqie had been studying for so long and understood some basic knowledge of Nature; he knew that in Shoumin's current state, with the wound exposed, no disinfection, and wearing such dirty clothes, the possibility of infection was very high.

It was just that he didn't expect that it would no longer be needed.

Several Leaders panted as they caught up to Chengqie, then said in terror: "Leader, it's bad! Shoumin is dead!"