New Vengeful Life - Taekook
A schemed murderer!!
The two of them reached the house. Just as Jungkook was looking out of the window with his hands crossed at back and Shi Zhang was putting the the tea pot on the table, Nam Seok dashed over to them. Her expression was filled with anxiety...
Nam Seok
Ma.. Mas.. Master ( panting as she has ran a lot )
Jungkook waved, gesturing at Shi Zhang to shut the door. Only then did he sit beside his bed and asked...
Nam Seok
Master...Chun Ling is dead!
Shi Zhang
What?! ( shocked ) ‼️‼️‼️‼️How did she die??
Jeon jungkook
Contrary to what one might expect, Chen Zhao is heartless. (laughed coldly)...
Chun Ying, though, was stupid...
Nam Seok
(astonished) Master... you already knew??
Jeon jungkook
Chen Zhao has an irritable temper, while Chun Ling’s personality was with no comprimise. The two of them must have fought.
Jeon jungkook
Originally, I wanted to make use of their argument to cause issues in their lives. However, I never imagined that Chen Zhao would be so ruthless. He dared to kill her to prevent her from reavealing their secret.
Jeon jungkook
Nevertheless, ( sigh) Chun Ling was merely reaping what she had sowed and only had herself to blame.
Shi Zhang
That Chen Zhao is really not a good person. He was really this cold and ruthless.
Jeon jungkook
How did you find out about it?
Nam Seok
A maid friend informed me that she had witnessed Chen Zhao killing someone with her own eyes.
Jeon jungkook
Chen Zhao has dug himself a grave.( smile )
Jeon jungkook
There is no need for us to take any action. Soon enough, someone will expose him. His actions have already fallen apart and been exposed.
Shi Zhang
I keep feeling some uneasiness that this matter is not as simple as it appears.
Jeon jungkook
(lifted a book from the table) What are you afraid of? The two of them engaged in an illegal $exual affair and had a dispute that ended in murder. How is it possible to get us involved?
Jeon jungkook
If they want to smear my name, I’m afraid it won’t be an easy thing for them to do. They won’t be able to claim that I made them commit adultery.
Jeon jungkook
If they want to go ahead and investigate it thoroughly, what will they be able to find?
Shi Zhang
(slapped her own forehead) That’s right! I am being silly. We did not expect this to happen so what does it have to do with us? Chun Ling and Chen Zhao are not on friendly terms with us. Even if the officials come for us, we can defend ourselves with a clear conscience!
Thus, Shi Zhang and Nam Seok felt reassured and went to fetch some hot water. Jungkook sat beside the oil lamp and looked through the book slowly. His gaze, though, travelled elsewhere.
He had lied. Chun Ling’s death was not a surprise to him at all, because he had already expected this ending.
Jungkook was having his breakfast. The dishes served today were quite good. Usually they weren't given such good food. It was thanks to his two maids who had made some allies from the kitchen that could at least treat them good meal in this hell hole.
The stress of living in poverty was nothing for Jungkook. So what if he had previously lived a life of luxury and extravagance? The most terrifying thing was when one did not lack for anything, and yet, felt as if they had nothing; no one to love, no relatives, no family and no friends. Later, he thought that he had a lover, but his love for him was nothing but a selfish desire. Besides, these days were far, far better than being trapped in a wooden basin like a human swine and forced to watch his own loved ones being humiliated, and yet, being unable to do anything about it.
At least now, he still had a complete body and his freedom. At least now, he was still alive. As long as he was alive, he would have the chance to turn the tables and make a comeback. And since he had crawled out of hell, he would not be mindful of these minor matters.
Right at that moment, they noticed someone dashing towards them from outside. Upon seeing that Jungkook and his maids were all present in the room, she rushed in without even knocking on the door.
Propping herself against the door, Xiao Yuan huffed and puffed, her face swollen and completely flushed red. After a long time, she barely managed to utter..
Xiao Yuan
A large number of guardsmen have surrounded the residence. They are claiming that someone has seen you kill a person. Aunt Song Lan is leading them in.
Shi Zhang
Nonsense...How can our master kill someone? It is clearly a malicious slander. How shameless!
Jeon jungkook
Shi Zhang, calm down.Don’t worry. Let it go in the flow.
Jeon jungkook
It is alright. The world is divided into black and white. The truth and what is false cannot remain indistinguishable forever..
If I have not done it, then that means I have not done it. And since I have not done it, even if the officers come for me, there is nothing for me to fear.
(he wiped his hands and lips slightly and pushed the dishes away slowly )
Xiao Yuan
Let me not keep Master in the dark any longer. I have worked for so many years in this residence that I have learned a bit about these matters. Master, you are unaware of the gravity of the situation. This….. is really a dead end. If your crime has already been decided, even if you are really innocent, then you will also be considered as guilty. If Master doesn’t think a strategy to get out of this as early as you can, why don’t you inform Master instead?
Nam Seok
She’s right. Master, at the moment, these people are easily hostile. Why don’t we ask Master for help? He will not just watch silently without lifting a finger.
Jeon jungkook
There is no need. Xiao Yuan, thank you for your warning regarding this matter. It is just that the officers are already heading this way so it is inappropriate for you to linger here any longer. If you stay, you will also be implicated with us. You should leave first. If I need your help with anything in the future, I will ask Shi Zhang to find you.
Xiao Yuan
Master, you do not need to be so polite with me. You are my master, and servants obeying the orders of a master is a proper thing to do. I will leave now. If you require me, I will perform the task to my utmost ability.
After Xiao Yuan’s departure, Jungkook knocked on the table and spoke...
Jeon jungkook
When the officials arrive later, no matter what happens, the both of you are not allowed to give any hint of it to the minister’s manor. Not only that, I also do not permit you to seek my father’s help. Got that??
Nam Seok
Why?? Master you are Elder master's son. He will definitely have to take action for you.
Jeon jungkook
No... things will become burdensome. Its not that simple as much as you think. It will become too complicated. So i order you not to do anything such.
Jeon jungkook
currently everyone from inside as well as outside the residence already knows that the officials have sent gaurds to arrest me. Later, there will continue to be gossip that I have killed someone and used my father’s authority to settle this matter. From then on, I will definitely have to bear this evil reputation.
Jeon jungkook
( he instructed seriously)
Shi Zhang
Since it’s not possible for us to ask for Master’s help, then what should we do?
Jeon jungkook
The current situation may seem like a dead end, but in reality, it is full of opportunities. But, I have an idea. You do not have to be worried.
Jungkook removed a piece of paper from a book that was beside him and passed it along to Shi Zhang..
From his past life until now, when he remembered his own father’s hateful gaze that declared that his own son was a temptress, who not only brought havoc to the country during the shift in the throne position, but had also plotted to murder the emperor. He knew then that Master Jeon had never deemed his his own flesh and blood; his only child was Jeon Sui.
Even if he had to die, he would not ask help from Master Jeon or Jeon Jung Hoon.
While Jungkook was lost in thought, loud shouts could be heard outside in his courtyard. Before Shi Zhang had the chance to react, the door burst open with a bang and a few officers, with swords girdled to their waist, walked in. One of them asked in a gruff voice....
Commander Xen Dang
Where is Jeon Jungkook??
Jungkook stood up, and bowed showing respect...
The officers’ leader took a look at Jungkook. He was a bit surprised that jungkook was a healthy-looking beautiful young boy. Regardless, he continued in a formal tone...
Commander Xen Dang
Mister Jeon, I am sorry to intrude. But someone has claimed that you have murdered someone.
Jeon Jungkook
Oh? May I know who that person is? ( small smile )
His voice was gentle, like the willows of spring that softly brushed over someone’s heart. The head officer could not help but soften his voice, as if he was afraid that he would terrify him, a person who seemed as fragile as a piece of crystal..
Commander Xen Dang
He is the son of the person who manages this residence, Chen Zhao.
The head officer hesitated for a while. He looked at how Jungkook was smiling at him, with the edges of his brows giving an indescribable grace. He was obviously a naive and inexperienced boy, but somehow, he had the elegant bearing of a mature. This contradiction that existed within his body led him to appear as if he was a spirit that had accidentally descended into the mortal realm. Furthermore, his allure was so captivating that a person could not help but direct his gaze at him.
Commander Xen Dang
It is our recklessness that has agitated Master . There is currently a search being conducted outside. Can you please step out of this residence so that it’s more convenient for us to conduct our investigation?
Jeon Jungkook
( smiled and walked out )
As they walked out, Jungkook's eyes layed on the young boy who stood their arms crossed near chest. without giving any chance, Chen Zhao spoke...
Chen Zhao
Young Master , I did not want to expose you. It is just that I cannot go against my own conscience. I had hoped that you would not hold a grudge against me.
Jeon Jungkook
(chuckled) Your conscience? Of course, I would not blame you. After death, a person’s spirit may linger, especially of those who have died wrongfully. They would definitely seek out those who have hurt them to enact their revenge. I am not scared of them coming for me, but I wonder if you are.
Looking at the handsome face of Jungkook, Chen Zhao felt fear this time as a sweat droplet escaped his forhead. This time he was not enchanted by Jungkook's pureness but thrilled by the mysterious eyes...Chen Zhao’s heart tensed as he lifted his gaze towards Jungkook. Jungkook was looking right at him with a smile. His pupils resembled a dark abyss, bearing a sense of mocking indifference.
At that moment, they heard a few officers dash over to the courtyard from back exclaiming..
Officers - A female corpse was found in the well behind!!!
With such shocking words, all the servants immediately went some steps back from Jungkook's side, looking at their Master and his two servants with alarm.
Shi Zhang and Nam Seok were utterly shocked and could not stop themselves from glancing at Jungkook. However, seeing his steady posture with its unchanging faint smile calmed their anxieties.
The head officer could not help but admire the trio of this young Master and his maids. During such a misfortune, it was rare for someone to not show their emotions and remain undisturbed . Sweeping his gaze across the courtyard, he noticed that besides the trio, everyone else had formed a team. This seemed a little unreasonable. These servants addressed Jungkook as Master, yet their attitudes were disrespectful. Moreover, this almost ruining courtyard did not seem like the home of an influential family’s young master. The head officer was slightly more aware of the situation. Any young master that made a mistake would be sent off to live in a county estate to reflect on their past errors. However, this family’s young master seemed to be quite unlucky- not only was his life an abyss of suffering, but he was even being framed by someone.
Commander Xen Dang
Master Jeon, please pardon me. As the female corpse was found in your courtyard, we need you to follow us and stay in prison for a period of time.
Jeon Jungkook
( bowed in acceptance)
With no fuss or tears, it did not seem like he was being dragged off to be imprisoned, but rather being escorted to attend a banquet. With no crack in his unfailing poise, the head officer could not help but admire him, and declared..
Commander Xen Dang
Don’t worry, Master Jungkook . I, Xen Dang , will definitely ensure that the truth comes to light and will not let the villain slip away.
Jeon Jungkook
( small smile ) I trust the officer. Thank you.
All the surrounding officers were somewhat surprised. This leader of theirs, Xen Dang, had always been aggressive . Being inflexible and harsh by nature, he had never shown any mercy, much less kindness towards criminals. It made them surprised to see his hospitality toward this silly little boy.
Jeon Jungkook
Officer , since Chen Zhao’s statement about witnessing me kill someone has no relation with these two servant girls, I would like to request officer for consent to allow these two girls to stay in the estate so that they can send a letter to my family.
Commander Xen Dang
As you wish Young Master.
All the officers were bewildered as they had never seen one take such initiative to be jailed. With his actions, it seemed as if he was the master, and these officers were merely his troop of bodyguards.
A sliver of dark intention flashed in Chen Zhao’s eyes. Initially, he wanted to see Jungkook embarrassed and crushed. He never expected that he would still remain calm and collected, even glancing at him with a mocking smile. His graceful persona remained unchanged, causing one’s heart to skip a beat.
After a while, Song Lan ruthlessly slapped Chen Zhao..
Once Jungkook reached the prison, Xen Dang arranged a cell especially for him. There were several other people in the prison, and upon seeing such a lively young boy, their eyes uttered lust and foul-mouths uttered every kind of filthy word. Nevertheless, Jungkook looked on carelessly, without embarrassment or anger.
Thus, upon seeing his calm reaction, the person in the neighbouring cell was amazed. Curiously, the prisoner leaned forward against the grille to look at him. Seeing that Jungkook had no intention of responding, the person began to query...
Jungkook looked towards the direction of the sound and saw an extremely filthy person staring at him . From head to toe, the person’s clothes were dusty and covered with mud. The harsh and deep tone indicated it was a man.
After glancing at him, Jungkook did not respond.
Prisoner- Hey, young boy, why were you locked up?
Jeon Jungkook
How does that concern you?
Prisoner - I have been here for almost a year. And for more than half a year, not a single person has been brought in. Little boy, what have you done to be locked in here?
Jeon Jungkook
I just did nothing. Not anything at all.
Prisoner - Then you are the same as me. But little boy, you look so good and have a formal attire... you dont seem to be from a ordinary family. Why and how you ended up here??
Jeon Jungkook
Even a small family has its share of scheming and traiting, so will a large and wealthy family lack those backyard politics?
Prisoner - Little boy, this prison is no better than the outside. I have lived here for a year. No one can stay here. Since both of us share the same cruel fate, it will be good to talk to each other often.
Wang Do was the prefectural magistrate of this area. Jungkook remembered clearly that this person loved money and was extremely greedy. Even with a dead goose, he would want to pluck off a few feathers to make profit. Over these past few years, there had been no lack of opportunity to drain money from others. This time, he took Chen Zhao’s money.
Jeon Jungkook
Are all prisoners here wrongly accused?
Prisoners - Not everyone, but the experiences of most people here are just like mine. Some of them are really guilty, but they don’t have enough silver to bail themselves out. But anyone who is guilty of crime, yet possesses the monetary resources, will easily be able to get out.
Jeon Jungkook
If given a chance, are you willing to speak up?
Prisoner - How can there be another opportunity to seek justice? I have already spent a year here. I can see things clearly. There is no fairness or justice in this system.
Jeon Jungkook
My father is not an ordinary person. He knows that I have been imprisoned here and will definitely come to save me. I am innocent. You must take this opportunity, that I am bringing to your attention, to get out; I will certainly not forget you outside of these walls even though our family situations are so different.
Prisoner - But if your father loves you, how could he have let you fall into this miserable situation?
Jungkook lowered his head. Seeping through the small, dark window in the cell, little rays of sunshine fell on his white neck. His fluttering eyelashes concealed the emotions in his eyes. Only, his weak shoulders appeared so fragile that people couldn’t help but pity him.
Prisoner - Well, alright, I won’t ask about your family. It is just that… will your father really come to save you?
Jeon Jungkook
Yes, my maids must have already sent him a letter by now. My father will soon send someone to pick me up.
Jeon Jungkook
I think there will be an opportunity for you to appeal for justice tomorrow . At that time, not only you, but all the prisoners in this prison should seize the opportunity and shout loudly. You must remember, the louder you shout, the more likely you are to be released.
The prisoner nodded, and began to inform everyone in the prison about the plan.
The night passed quickly. On the tenth day of the month, the sun was completely hidden behind thick clouds. The skies were covered with bits of snow, falling softly like feathers. The ground was covered with a layer of snow. Inside the prison cells, it was dark and damp, and ice was frozen in some corners. The prisoner found some straw lying scattered around him and gave it to Jungkook so that he could warm himself.
Jungkook shook his head gently. The prison cell here was heaven on earth when compared to the horrifying situation he had experienced in his last life. At that time, he had been placed in the most terrifying cell, the darkest of dungeons, for being a criminal. He was soaked in a half-filled pool, his entire body immersed in chillingly cold water. There were also mice running around, waiting to feed on his body. The freezing water constantly flowed against his body, causing a chill in the viewer’s heart.
As Jungkook sat in the prison cell, he thought that he owed some people and some people owed him. He needed to collect his debts. The suffering he was experiencing at present, combined with his grievances from his previous life, must all be returned in full to all the people who had been the cause of it. Until then, let’s see who is worse off than whom!
Today, East Street was exceptionally lively. This was due to an ongoing trial of a judicial case by the magistrate. It was said that a young boy, who had been banished to the county estate, murdered a maid of the estate and disposed of the body inside a dried up well. Also, the witness to the crime was the son of the steward. This matter had both human testimony and material evidence. There was much discussion among many people about what a vicious heart the murderous young boy possessed. Somehow, that maid must have unknowingly offended him. Some asserted that the young boy must had illegal relation with the maid.
At this moment, in the magistrate’s office, a paunchy middle-aged man sat in the central seat. Wearing a lake green silk brocade long robe. Wearing a gilded jade ornamental ring on his thumb, this fair, yet chubby, person was the prefectural magistrate, Gong Do.
At the left side of the central seat, the person sitting there did not appear to be as wealthy and influential as Gong Do. On the contrary, he was dressed in clothing made of such simple and unadorned material that it could even be considered somewhat coarse. Portraying an appearance of poverty from head to toe yet he had fire in his gaze. His stout body, smart and stiff look made Gong Do nothing infront of him. He was none other than Imperial Censor Wang.
Imperial Censor Wang was here in the rural village for some inspection when he had got into a trouble. It was Jungkook who had sent Shi Zhang on his behalf and helped Imperial Censor. In return, the imperial Censor just asked the name of the master from Shi Zhang and never saw him. But he had never expected to hear the same name here in the court again. Imperial Censor wanted to know how the judicial things followed in the rural areas, so his presence was a must in today's case.
When Jungkook was brought out to the magistrate court, the curious crowd surrounding the main court hall was a little surprised. They were under the impression that the young boy, with the courage to commit murder, would inevitably be a fiend- a vulgar, shallow shrew. After all, his appearance would resemble his heart. And so, who could have known that the person who would be brought in was in fact a beautiful young boy. His overall demeanor was calm and tender, and not even the least bit terrifying. People easily believed what was in front of their eyes, but at the moment, they were in disbelief that Jungkook could really be the individual behind the murder.
In his own mind, Gong Do, too, felt it was weird. It was unexpected that the main suspect could actually be this delicate and charming beauty. This kind of thought betrayed his tender and protective feelings for beautiful boy. However… With a quick glance at the person sitting beside him, he cleared his throat and slammed down the wooden gavel
..
Magistrate Gong Do
Suspect Jungkook, you are accused of killing a maid, Chun Ying, and disposing of her corpse inside a dried-up well. There is testimony and evidence against you; I would like to see how you will deny this crime!
Imperial Censor Wang
( A glint of dissatisfaction flashed through the eyes of Imperial Censor wang. In this manner of investigating a case, it seemed as though one was practically seizing through forceful means, with no room for a word in the defendant’s defence. Honestly, it seemed as though the purpose of this investigation was to convict the boy hastily, as if he was impatient to establish his crime.
The ‘witness’ was swiftly brought in as Imperial Censor watched him and Jungkook then . Upon entering the main hall, he immediately made his salutations to him and GongDo. He was not at all pleased with the situation)
Magistrate Gong Do
Chen Zhao, did you indeed personally witness Jungkook commit murder?
Chen Zhao
Yes, sir. that’s right. I confess to witnessing Master Jungkook murder Chun Ling and pushing her into the well.
Jeon Jungkook
Sir, i have few question to ask Chen Zhao. Can i?? ( he asked boldly )
Imperial Censor Wang
Proceed..
Jeon Jungkook
Chen Zhao, did u really see me killing Chun Ling?
Chen Zhao
At the time, I was in the courtyard and saw with my own eyes when master killed Chun Ling in the residence.
( he tried to be calm and not look at those fierce eyes of Jungkook, but Jungkook's confidence in his voice itself numbed him )
Jeon Jungkook
( looked straight into Chen Zhao's eyes sharply ) Chen Zhao, even if we set aside the possibility of you, as a outsider, entering my courtyard without giving due notice, since you saw me commit a murder, why did you not try to stop it? Furthermore, you even continued to watch me dispose of the corpse. Wouldn’t this be considered as you being my accomplice? If I were to be convicted, should you not be convicted as well?
Chen Zhao
Nn.. na.. no.. ac.. actually, when i ss... saw.. she was alreday dd... dead ...
Jeon Jungkook
So you are asserting that when you saw Chun Ying, she was no longer alive. How did she die? What was the cause of her death? How did you conclude that it was me who had murdered her? You only saw a corpse then and did not actually witness me kill her, right?
Chen Zhao
Tha... that.. nn..No, at that time only you were there with her. Mmm..Moreover, your actions were definitely those of a person who had committed murder.
Jeon Jungkook
Alright, even if you did see me murder her… Based on your testimony, at the time of the murder there was no one around me. However, I am just a young boy, yet Chun Ling was already thirty. My height falls short of reaching even Chun Ling's chest. To be able to drag Chun Ling's corpse over such a long distance, and afterwards throw her in the dried up well, can you explain in detail how that was even possible?
Chen Zhao
You- You dd.. dd...dragged her.. ( stammering and sweat forming in forhead )
Jeon Jungkook
Before beginning your lies, perhaps you should have first pondered this: Chun Ling and I had a huge contrast in height, not to mention, I do not possess that much physical strength. Comparatively, Chun Ling was larger in size, had more strength, and her reflexes were also good. How could I possibly hold a knife and stab her in the heart?
Chen Zhao
What knife? She was strangled! She was choked to death.. ( spoke suddenly and agitatedly )
Jeon Jungkook
( looked at Chen Zhao with a shadow smile )Oh, is that so? It has not been revealed how she died, how did you know that she was suffocated. Didn’t you say that when you saw her, she was already dead?
Chen Zhao began to sweat profusely and Gong Do followed the lead as well, becoming as white as a sheet. With such a weak testimony that was full of flaws, the truth of the matter had immediately become evident to the crowd. Nonchalantly, Jungkook arranged his sleeves and spoke..
Chen Zhao’s whole body went soft. His only thought was that Jungkook's gentle argument had already dug numerous traps for him to fall in. Anything he said now would only be perceived as false. From the beginning, he had no chance of winning.
Gong Do was not faring much better than Chen Zhao. Jungkook, undermining the judge in such a way, had made it impossible for the trial to continue. Only, Gong Do had already collected the bribe, so he had put in a great effort to keep up appearances. However, today, this thorny situation had already gone beyond his expectations. Not to mention, Imperial Censor Wang was present as well and had witnessed the whole ordeal. If he stubbornly supported Chen Zhao, it would be hard to convince the people, moreover, he was not sure what Sir Wang would think of this action. On the other hand, if he supported Jungkook, he would have to return the money that he had already received from Chen Zhao, and he felt really unwilling to do so.
A moment later, the sound of the beats of a drum fell into the people’s ears and as Imperial Censor began querying about it, Xen Dang rushed towards
Commander Xen Dang
Someone outside is beating the drum of justice...
To beat the drum of justice, no one had made such a move on East Street before! Everyone knew what kind of a place this government office was. If one really suffered an injustice, shelling out silver was better than beating the drum. If they had no silver with them, even if they beat the drum for a year, no one would care about them and the person might possibly be sent to jail for it.
Imperial Censor Wang
Bring that person in. Now.. I will personally attend this case now. ( serious and deep tone while he glared at Gong Do)
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