Reborn in Each Other’s Bodies: A Mother and Daughter’s Deadly Revenge - Chapter 43

Feng Sanya couldn’t stand it. The sixth sister, who had once been meek and worked like a beast of burden, had now, after two outbursts, somehow become the one “living in comfort” in the Feng family.

Meanwhile, she and her two younger sisters had to take on all the chores that used to be the sixth sister’s responsibility.

She refused to accept this!

Moreover, Feng Sanya truly believed that the missing family money had likely been stolen by the sixth sister—she just didn’t know where the girl had hidden it…

That was why she had dragged the sixth sister into the accusation.

But she hadn’t expected the sixth sister’s sharp tongue to have grown even more vicious, leaving her nearly speechless.

On top of that, Feng Sanya caught the hateful, furious glares from her grandparents, uncle, and aunt.

A chill ran through her heart, and she began to regret her impulsiveness.

After all the nonsense the wretched girl had spouted, even if her mother brought money home by the end of the year, it might not win the family’s favor anymore.

What a ruthless little bitch!

Feng Sanya bit her lip hard, glaring at Huang Yaning with pure hatred.

If only Mother were here…

That wretched girl had always craved their mother’s attention and feared her the most. And Mother was so clever—just a few words from her would be enough to put the brat in her place.

Once Mother returned, Feng Sanya would make sure she taught this little wretch a lesson.

Better yet, she’d sell her off to a brothel!

If Huang Yaning could hear Feng Sanya’s thoughts, the hatred and murderous intent in her heart would have surpassed Feng Sanya’s a hundred times over.

The person Huang Yaning hated most, of course, was Sheng Mingzhu—the woman who had deceived her all her life and ultimately orchestrated her death.

And who had also tormented Minmin…

She wanted to tear Sheng Mingzhu’s heart out, flay her alive, and break every bone in her body.

Aside from Sheng Mingzhu, the people Huang Yaning despised the most were Tao Niang and her three “wonderful” sons.

In this life, she wouldn’t let any of her enemies escape retribution.

The Feng family’s dark gazes shifted between Huang Yaning and Feng Sanya.

Huang Yaning met Feng Sanya’s eyes with a sharp glare.

“You all wouldn’t steal the money, but I would?

Fine. After years of being treated like livestock and bullied by all of you, I’m used to it. Since you’re accusing me of theft, I can’t out-argue so many mouths. How about I go get the constables to search the house?

They’ll clear my name!”

With that, Huang Yaning turned and bolted for the door.

The Feng family had lost no small sum—over a hundred taels. If this blew up, they’d be in deep trouble.

“Stop her!” Old Man Feng shouted in panic.

Feng Eldest was faster. He caught up to Huang Yaning just as she reached the gate, grabbing her arm with a vicious yank.

“Try running now!” he snarled.

Huang Yaning’s heart sank. She had misjudged the speed of her “short little legs” and had been caught.

But she knew villagers must have already gathered outside to watch the commotion. She immediately shrieked for help, hoping to intimidate Feng Eldest.

“HELP—!”

Feng Eldest had already been fuming over losing his life’s savings. Then his son was branded a thief, the family had descended into chaos, and the money still hadn’t been recovered…

He was already on the verge of exploding. Now, hearing Huang Yaning’s screams, he snapped.

His hand swung out in a brutal slap.

CRACK!

Huang Yaning hadn’t expected Feng Eldest to lose control like this—or to hit her so hard.

For a moment, the world went silent. She couldn’t hear anything.

Slowly, sound trickled back. The metallic tang of blood filled her mouth.

A murderous glint flashed in her eyes.

Good. Another slap from the Feng family. She’d remember this.

Outside, the villagers had heard Huang Yaning’s scream for help before it was abruptly cut off. Worried that something terrible had happened, a few good-hearted souls began kicking at the gate.

A handful of nosy onlookers joined in, eager for drama.

The Feng family’s gate finally gave way, collapsing under the assault. In the next instant, seven or eight people rushed in.

The first thing they saw was Feng Eldest gripping the sixth Feng sister by the collar, her face swollen and blood trickling from her lips…

It was a horrifying sight.

“Feng Eldest, you’re her uncle! How dare you beat your niece half to death? If you cripple her, you’ll rot in jail!”

He Lao-si was the first to shout, glaring at Feng Eldest in disgust.

His wife, Huiying, hurried forward and pulled Huang Yaning away, her voice urgent.

“Child, are you alright? Auntie will take you to the doctor—”

“Sixth Sister is a Feng! If you take her, don’t you dare bring her back, and don’t come begging us for money!”

Old Madam Li stormed out, hands on her hips, her face twisted with malice and rage.

In the past, she might have cared about appearances. But after the string of disasters that had befallen the family, she was too exhausted to keep up the act.

Now, her true nature—vicious, cold-hearted, and cruel—was on full display.

Old Man Feng barely lifted his eyelids before closing them again.

The sixth sister was too troublesome to control. If the He family wanted to take her, so be it. Maybe she’d bring them nothing but misery. The thought brought him a dark satisfaction.

“Ungrateful old hag! A heartless family like yours will get what’s coming to you!” Huiying spat. “Sixth Sister, come with me. Auntie’s taking you to the doctor!”

She pulled Huang Yaning away without another glance.

Huiying was genuinely worried. She and her husband had only gone to the village entrance earlier to vent their anger over how the Feng family had mistreated their mother.

They’d wanted to make trouble for the Fengs, but they hadn’t meant for the sixth sister to suffer for it.

The poor girl already had such a hard life. What if she’d been seriously hurt?

In Peach Blossom Village, there was an elderly physician, Master Bai. Huiying rushed Huang Yaning to him.

After examining her, Master Bai prescribed oral medicine and a salve for her face.

Huiying paid the thirty-five copper coins without hesitation.

Master Bai also advised a light diet and plenty of rest for the next few days.

Huiying nodded vigorously before leading Huang Yaning back to the He family home.

The He family, having heard about the incident, felt both pity and guilt toward Huang Yaning. After all, they now knew that their fourth branch had played a part in today’s mess…

A girl around ten years old from the He family’s eldest branch carefully applied the medicine to Huang Yaning’s face, while another aunt went to the kitchen to brew the herbal concoction.

Grandma He spoke gently, telling Huang Yaning she could stay with them as long as she needed.

Huang Yaning sat quietly, her head bowed, hiding the fury in her eyes.

She would make Feng Eldest pay tenfold for that slap—but for now, she had another matter to settle. Today was the perfect opportunity.

After taking the medicine and eating a hearty bowl of noodles with an egg, Huang Yaning timidly asked, “Grandma He, can I go to the village chief’s house to play with Little Hong?”

The He family, thinking she just wanted comfort from a friend after her ordeal, didn’t stop her.

Huang Yaning slipped out of the He family’s yard, avoiding the villagers’ eyes as she made her way to the back hills.

She was heading to the neighboring village—to kill the three members of the Zhang family.

The murderous intent had taken root after seeing the Zhangs.

In her past life, Minmin, unable to endure their abuse, had tried to run away—only to be caught by the manor’s young master…

She couldn’t even imagine the suffering Minmin had endured at their hands.

So the Zhang family had to die.