"Attack the prince?" Jiang Shuxiu's heart sank, a trace of worry flashing across his face. "What's going on?"

Mother Han hesitated for a moment, then stammered and recounted what had happened.

It turned out that recently many girls from Chang'anfang in the capital had disappeared one after another. After a careful search, in the evening, at the waterway dock leading to Suzhou City in the south of the Yangtze River, they found these girls hiding in a cargo ship. The situation was shocking.

As soon as they were rescued, they quickly confessed that they were kidnapped by the two sons of the Earl of Shoukang, Jiang Ren and Jiang Yi. The Jingzhao Yin first went to the Earl's Mansion to arrest them. The two sons of the Jiang family had no way to deny it and had to confess the truth.

However, they claimed that the son of Xingyuan Marquis Xue Yuanchu was also involved. Therefore, Jingzhao Yin Li Zhengxuan had no choice but to come to the marquis' mansion and prepare to take Xue Yuanchu to the Yin lobby for further questioning.

"How is this possible? Although the prince is domineering and tyrannical, kidnapping is not something he would do...right?" Jiang Shuxiu's voice trembled with disbelief. Although Xue Yuanchu was domineering and arrogant, he was definitely not the kind of person who would do something that was against the will of heaven and earth.

Rui'er was also anxious. She knew very well that the prince might be a playboy and tyrannical, but he would never do such a despicable thing.

"Mother Han, did you hear it wrong? How could the two brothers Shou Kangbo lie and deliberately frame the prince?" Her eyes were full of anxiety, and she was obviously very suspicious of the news.

Mother Han made a bitter face and shook her head helplessly, "I didn't believe it even when I heard it, but the Jingzhao Yin and his men have already entered the Xiangyun Hall, and the old lady has also rushed over. They are now confronting each other in the front hall."

Jiang Shuxiu's heart tightened. She knew her mother-in-law Hong Yingrong's temperament very well. If the situation was not serious, she would never easily conflict with others. "No, I have to go and take a look."

As she was about to go out, Rui'er quickly stepped forward to stop her, "Miss, you are pregnant, please don't get angry."

"Yes, young madam, you should wait for news here. The old lady will definitely handle it." Mother Han also advised.

Jiang Shuxiu knew that she was pregnant and shouldn't get too excited, but how could she feel at ease if she was asked to wait here?

Just as she was hesitating, she heard hurried footsteps outside, followed by a maid's announcement: "Madam, the prince has gone to Xiangyun Hall."

Jiang Shuxiu took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, then turned and walked out of Tingyuxuan.

"If he truly has done something wrong and deserves the punishment he deserves, I will not defend him; but if he is being accused and wronged without any basis, I will not allow him to suffer for nothing."

As soon as she stepped out of the courtyard, she saw Xue Yuanchu walking towards her from the other end of the corridor with a somewhat unsteady gait. Guanqi behind him wanted to help him but didn't dare to reach out.

Xue Yuanchu's face was a little gloomy, with a hint of fatigue and helplessness between his brows. It was obvious that he already knew what had happened.

When his eyes fell on Jiang Shuxiu, whom he had not seen for a long time, a gentle light appeared in his eyes, as if all his disguise and strength collapsed in an instant in front of her.

However, Xue Yuanchu seemed to realize that he looked a little embarrassed now. He didn't want his wife to see him in such a miserable state. He turned his head away in shame, not daring to look at Jiang Shuxiu again. He just whispered, "I... I'm fine."

Jiang Shuxiu looked at him, a complex emotion welling up in her heart. She knew her husband's pride and self-esteem very well. Although he tried his best to hide it at this moment, the embarrassment in his eyes could not be erased.

She walked over quietly, not knowing how to start. "As long as you haven't done anything wrong, Jingzhao Yin will definitely handle it impartially."

Xue Yuanchu was slightly stunned, and the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at his wife deepened a bit, "Shuxiu, I..."

"No need to explain." Jiang Shuxiu's voice was firm but gentle. "If you really did something wrong, I will bear the consequences with you. But if someone wronged you, I will never stand idly by."

Deep gratitude and guilt flashed in Xue Yuanchu's eyes, but when his thoughts drifted back to the past, the mistakes he had made were like heavy stones, pressing on his heart.

He subconsciously wanted to hold Jiang Shuxiu's hand and give her warm comfort, but in the end he hesitated and pulled it back.

This self-blame and regret made him realize more deeply the importance of reforming himself when facing Jiang Shuxiu's trust and support.

At this time, the atmosphere in Xiangyun Hall was tense and solemn. Hong Yingrong sat in the main seat with a calm expression.

Jingzhao Yin Li Zhengxuan sat at the bottom, his whole body exuding a seriousness and a businesslike look.

The brothers Jiang Ren and Jiang Yi stood aside with a smug smile on their faces, as if they had already witnessed the scene of Xue Yuanchu being convicted.

The arrival of Jiang Shuxiu and Xue Yuanchu broke the silence in the hall. Hong Yingrong saw them walking side by side, and a glimmer of relief flashed in her eyes.

"Mother." Xue Yuanchu and Jiang Shuxiu saluted Hong Yingrong at the same time.

"Well, I'm glad you're here." Hong Yingrong nodded, "Yuanchu, Lord Li has something to ask you, you must answer truthfully."

"Yes, mother." Xue Yuanchu responded respectfully.

Li Zhengxuan looked at Xue Yuanchu in front of him and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

The son of Marquis Xingyuan used to be full of vigor and suave, but now he looked haggard and his face was somewhat gloomy and solemn, but his brows revealed a firm and calm temperament, which was very different from the image in the rumors.

"Master Xue, Jiang Ren and Jiang Yi have accused you of participating in the kidnapping of Chang'anfang Hua Niang. Do you have any defense?"

Xue Yuanchu frowned slightly when he heard this, "Master Li, although the two Jiang brothers have been in contact with me from time to time, they were just for dinner and drinks. I don't know anything else."

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