Scumbag Chapter 174 The Reformed White-Eyed Wolf General (40)

Although she and Shi Jing had previously suspected this matter, Mingting did not kill them directly, so the two had dismissed this conclusio

Although she and Shi Jing had previously suspected this matter, Mingting did not kill them directly, so the two had dismissed this conclusion.

But now, his words and expression unmistakably indicated that he had been reborn.

‘What should we do?!’

"Mingting, I had my reasons..."

Seeing Mingting's cold expression, Jin Yuping took two steps back in fear.

Remembering that he liked others to address him as ‘general’, she quickly said:

"General, back then, it was you who proposed swapping the children, not me. Later, to ensure Hui'er could return to his rightful family, I had no choice but to say those things. I truly didn’t mean to do it."

"My Hui'er is innocent. I beg you, General, to spare his life..."

Jin Yuping placed her hands on her large belly.

If not for her shameless words, judging solely by their expressions, it would seem as though Mingting was bullying her.

"What about Huiniang? Isn’t she innocent? Isn’t my daughter innocent?"

Mingting sneered.

"You have been the old lady of the Marquis's Mansion for so many years, aren't you afraid that our family of three will come to you at night to claim your life?!"

Originally, Jin Yuping didn’t believe in ghosts or spirits. And in her past life, she had never had nightmares.

But now, hearing Mingting say such things, despite it being midsummer, she felt a chill creeping up from the depths of her heart.

"Husband…"

Just then, Huiniang emerged from the shop after purchasing some fabric.

With Liu Huangshi watching their child, the couple had a rare moment alone and had gone out to stroll and eat.

Huiniang had also picked out two bolts of fabric to make summer clothes for Maomao. Seeing the heavily pregnant Jin Yuping, Huiniang didn’t recognize her at first glance.

"Husband, who is this lady...?"

"She is just an insignificant person, don't worry about her." Mingting took Huiniang’s hand, "Let's go."

The moment Huiniang appeared, Jin Yuping’s eyes were fixed on her belly.

From such a close distance, she could clearly see that Huiniang was merely plump and her belly not swollen at all.

‘How could this be?’

"You’re not pregnant? You were never pregnant?! You lied to me!"

Jin Yuping realized she and Shi Jing had been wrong… terribly wrong.

"How rude!" Huiniang frowned slightly, "Our Maomao is still so young and needs care. How could we have the energy for a second child?"

Huiniang had actually considered having another child, but Mingting had explained that consecutive pregnancies would harm her health, and it would be better to wait a while, as he hoped they could grow old together.

Knowing that her husband was doing this for her own good, Huiniang felt sweetly content. Now, facing Jin Yuping’s accusations, she was entirely unapologetic.

Seeing Huiniang’s fair, smooth skin, gentle features, and radiant complexion, which is the clear signs of a happy life, Jin Yuping stumbled back two steps.

She still remembered clearly how Huiniang looked in her previous life… withered and hollow-eyed. But now, she was completely different.

"It’s all fake... everything is fake, all of it!"

As if possessed, Jin Yuping began laughing and crying hysterically before suddenly turning and running away.

"Husband, with such a large belly, could something happen to her?"

Huiniang was a little worried.

"Her husband is just ahead. No need to worry." Mingting helped Huiniang into the carriage, "I wonder what Maomao is doing now. Since we sneaked out, he might throw a tantrum!"

When Mingting mentioned Maomao, Huiniang’s attention was immediately withdrawn.

Thinking of how the little rascal, now that he had learned to talk, had even started tattling to Liu Yongshan, Huiniang covered her mouth and laughed, soon forgetting about Jin Yuping.

Shi Jing was brought home by a neighbor who said his wife was in severe pain and likely going into labor.

Shi Jing didn't believe it at first, because Hui'er's due date was not today.

But when he arrived home, Jin Yuping’s pants were soaked in blood, terrifying Shi Jing into immediately calling a midwife.

After a night of struggle, Jin Yuping gave birth to a son the next morning. The baby’s cries were as weak as a kitten’s, and due to the difficult delivery, she could no longer bear children.

"Why the premature birth? How did this happen?"

Shi Jing clutched his hair.

He hadn’t even figured out a plan to swap the babies yet, and now Jin Yuping had already given birth. Even if he came up with a brilliant scheme now, it would be useless!

"Where did you go yesterday? Why did you go into labor early?"

When Jin Yuping woke up, Shi Jing couldn’t help but ask angrily, "Do you realize this child was born at the worst possible time?"

When she woke up to such scolding from her husband, Jin Yuping’s heart turned cold.

She stared blankly at the ceiling and said weakly:

"Stop daydreaming. The swap won’t happen. Huiniang was never pregnant."

At first, Shi Jing didn’t catch her words. Only after Jin Yuping repeated herself did he understand.

"Not pregnant? Why?"

Shi Jing was shocked.

"Because... Mingting has been reborn."

Jin Yuping turned her head to look at Shi Jing, tears streaming as she spoke, "He’s been reborn for a long time, toying with us, watching us fall into ruin. He’s delighted by it."

‘What?!’

This time, Shi Jing was genuinely terrified.

Because he had a guilty conscience.

Back then, it was Shi Jing who caused Wei Mingting’s death at the hands of Eastern Sea pirates, leaving no corpse intact.

Hearing that Mingting had been reborn, Shi Jing's first reaction was whether Mingting would come for revenge? Would he kill him?

Without another word, Shi Jing began rummaging through the house.

He grabbed a few clothes, took the family’s money, packed a bag, and slung it over his shoulder.

"What are you doing?" Jin Yuping sat up with difficulty and looked at the man who was about to escape.

"Are you abandoning me and Hui’er here, running away alone?"

"I left you ten taels of silver. That’ll last you a while."

Shi Jing didn't feel guilty at all, "Count of Dingyuan is an honorable man. He won’t harm women and children. You’ll be safe."

After saying that, Shi Jing turned and ran without looking back.

Her husband had actually left her, who had just given birth to a child, aside and ran away by himself?!

Staring at the open door, listening to her son’s cries, Jin Yuping felt dizzy and collapsed onto the bed.

Later, it was the neighbor who, hearing the baby’s incessant crying and noticing no movement inside, came to check.

Seeing the situation, the kind-hearted couple quickly stepped in, one feeding the baby rice porridge, while the other giving Jin Yuping fish broth.

When Fengtian reported that Shi Jing had abandoned Jin Yuping and ran away, Mingting summoned Old Wu and tasked him with one thing.

Shi Jing was the original host’s target for vengeance.

A selfish, irresponsible man like this deserved to be treated exactly as he had treated others.

Mingting didn’t do anything too extreme… he just had Old Wu capture Shi Jing, take him aboard a ship, and when they reached the deep sea, toss him overboard on a small raft.

He wanted to let Shi Jing experience firsthand how the original cannon fodder had ended up as fish food!

As for Jin Yuping, she is now a postpartum mother, and the little white-eyed wolf is still a baby, so Mingting will not touch them for the time being.