mtl008 Chapter 181 God is watching
Chapter 181 God is watching
Rong stared at her.
"Aunt Wu, there will be consequences for spreading rumors and making false accusations."
Are you willing to take responsibility for your words and actions today?
"Third Aunt, why are you in such a hurry? Everyone hasn't arrived yet."
Wu Weiwei smiled and gave a curtsy to the old lady.
"Grandma, I'm afraid we should summon Aunt Ping for this matter."
"Aunt Ping?"
The old lady frowned.
Upon hearing Wu Weiwei mention Aunt Ping, Rong Shi's heart began to race.
Seeing the panic on Rong's face, the old lady's expression darkened.
"Linlang, go and invite Aunt Ping over."
The old lady tightened her grip on her cane.
It was just a lost prescription, but it somehow got involved with the two concubines in the son's backyard.
Meixiang Courtyard.
Ping Yiniang heard the commotion at the entrance of the Marquis's mansion early in the morning.
Logically speaking, He Yuyan was the prince's concubine, so it wasn't her place to get involved in this matter.
But the old lady had asked her to manage the household affairs of the Marquis's mansion, so she had no choice but to go.
But to her dismay, Madam Jiang of the Yongning Earl's Mansion looked down on her because of her low social status. She had no choice but to have her maid call out the Marquis's wife, who was the principal wife.
Just as she was comfortably watching the play in the courtyard, her maid Ziyu reported that Madam Wu had been summoned by the Old Madam.
Moreover, not only Wu was summoned, but Rong was also called away.
As Aunt Ping was pondering the entanglements among these people, Linlang from the Old Madam's courtyard came over.
Yong'an Hall.
"Alright, everyone's here."
"Ms. Wu, where are your witnesses?"
The old lady's expression already showed some impatience.
With such a commotion today, if they can't find out anything...
If Wu keeps making fun of her like this, she won't be able to escape the family discipline later.
Everyone turned to look at Wu Weiwei.
Wu Weiwei smiled and looked towards the courtyard gate.
Little Stone led a person in.
The man walked with a limp; it was none other than Deng the Cripple from the stable.
Upon seeing this, both Aunt Ping and Madam Rong's expressions changed.
Seeing their reactions, Wu Weiwei smiled.
"Aunt Ping, do you know this person?"
Aunt Ping looked at the lame man.
"How could I not recognize him? He's Deng the lame man who takes care of the horses in the stable."
He was originally a gatekeeper, but was demoted to the stable by the crown prince for his poor performance.
I'm sure everyone here knows about this!
Especially He Yuyan, Aunt Ping looked at her thoughtfully.
The reason Deng the Cripple was punished was because of her.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, He Yuyan's expression turned very unpleasant.
In response to her feigned death and escape, the prince punished several incompetent officials in the household.
At first, she probably would feel guilty.
But when everyone was criticizing her for this, all she felt was indignation.
Although the matter originated with her, the blame should be placed on the person who punished them, on the Crown Prince.
She's just an innocent person, what does it have to do with her!
Wu Weiwei looked up and gestured to Xiao Shitou.
Little Stone kicked Deng the Cripple.
Then he knelt down in front of the old lady with a "plop".
"Grandma, this old servant wants to expose Concubine Ping's evil deeds in harming Concubine Wu..."
Aunt Ping's sharp gaze swept over Deng the Cripple.
"Deng the Cripple, you made a mistake and almost got expelled from the Marquis's mansion by the heir apparent."
I sympathize with you as you struggle to support your family, and I pleaded with the prince on your behalf to allow you to stay in the stable.
And now you repay my kindness with enmity? Have you lost all your conscience?
As Aunt Ping spoke, she knelt down before the Old Madam.
"Old Madam, you should know Hui'er's character. Hui'er has devoted herself to the Marquis's mansion for more than ten years."
There is hard work without credit.
Besides, I have no grudge against Aunt Wu, so why would I want to harm her?
Wu Weiwei lowered her eyelashes and slightly tugged at the corners of her lips.
"Aunt Ping, when the young master and I were practicing riding and archery that day, did you go to the Emerald Pavilion?"
Upon hearing Wu Weiwei's words, Aunt Ping's expression subtly changed.
She looked at Wu Weiwei.
“Aunt Wu, although I did go to the Cuige Tower to climb up that day, it doesn’t mean anything.”
Many concubines in the manor are allowed to go there and look into the distance, but that doesn't mean I've done anything to harm you..."
Aunt Ping tried her best to calm herself down.
Although Wu Weiwei caught Deng the Cripple, does that prove that she was framed?
Seeing that Aunt Ping was still trying to argue, Deng the Cripple quickly said:
"Old Madam, this old servant has a note here that Aunt Ping asked someone to pass to this old servant."
You can compare the handwriting on this with your own..."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Ping became flustered.
She stared intently at Deng the Cripple, realizing that she herself had acted impulsively that day.
They actually left him with that kind of evidence.
How to do?
She glanced at Madam Rong, and then looked at He Yuyan standing behind the old lady.
"Granny Zhang, bring the note here."
Granny Zhang took the note and handed it to the old lady.
Aunt Ping was in charge of the household affairs of the Marquis's mansion, and the Old Madam naturally recognized her handwriting.
"Limonium frutescens".
The old lady uttered these words calmly.
As the old lady read out her words, the expressions of the people below varied.
Especially He Yuyan.
She looked excitedly at Deng the Cripple.
"You were the one who caused Aunt Wu's fall from the horse, weren't you?"
"Just because you were punished by the Crown Prince, you're framing me?"
Deng the Cripple stared intently at He Yuyan, who was reacting strongly.
If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be in this situation today.
At that moment, a voice suddenly flashed through his mind.
"If you have the chance to bite, you must bite the enemy who harmed you with all your might..."
"Young lady, Heaven is watching what people do."
I was merely following orders. As for whether you were the mastermind behind this, I'm sure you know the answer in your heart!
"you……"
This was the first time He Yuyan had ever been so speechless.
She looked at the old lady, her expression innocent, and said:
"Grandma, please do justice for Yan'er."
I did not harm Aunt Wu, yet today I have been framed for no reason.
You must find out the truth and give Yan'er justice..."
The old lady gave her a cold glance.
Then He Yuyan stopped talking.
The old lady doesn't believe in herself, but the crown prince will always believe in her.
When the prince returns, she will definitely make him seek justice for her.
Aunt Ping breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Deng the Cripple making accusations against He Yuyan.
Just as she caught her breath, she heard the old lady question her:
"Aunt Ping, the handwriting on this is indeed yours. What do you have to say about it?"
"Grandma, I was also encouraged by my cousin to do this..."
"You're talking nonsense. When did I ever ask you to harm Aunt Wu..."
Aunt Ping looked at He Yuyan.
“Miss, if it weren’t for your encouragement, I, someone who has never set foot in your courtyard, would not have done so.”
How did you find out that you planted lemongrass in your backyard that can make horses go wild?
Furthermore, I know absolutely nothing about herbs, so how would I know their medicinal properties?
"This……"
Thinking of the few lemongrass plants she had planted in her backyard, He Yuyan was speechless.
Only Dingxiang knew that she planted lemongrass in her backyard.
However, Dingxiang would never betray her.
Besides lilac, there is only ink.
I thought of the ink language.
He Yuyan then thought of the time some time ago when she asked Moyu to pick osmanthus flowers from the backyard to make osmanthus cake.
Is it possible...