Chapter 201: Chapter 69 Strategy Plan_1

"Did Eldest Sister hang herself… because of this?"

Zhang Junxue nodded: "She put her complete trust in that man and thought she owed no one. But then, Shang Huaitong shattered her - spiritually and her martial arts future."

"The alliance of Zhengshou and Xu Gu collapsed. Not only was Zhengshou indifferent, but Xu Gu's own men couldn't lift their heads. They also harbored resentment towards the Zhang family. Consequently, their anger naturally fell on her." Zhang Junxue continued, "I went to her every day to deliver meals and change her medicine. She was no longer herself. Death was a repayment, but perhaps also a release."

Pei Ye was silent for a while: "…I'm sorry, bringing up this matter."

"It's okay," Zhang Junxue quietly said, "I never forgot."

"I have lost a close relative too," Pei Ye glanced at the woman and softly said, "I know what it feels like. There's… something heavy like a cloud in your chest, difficult to get rid of."