Chapter 155: Hidden Depth

Su Shengsheng's brows furrowed instantly, and the expressions of the others also became solemn.

Su Jingshan was stunned and blurted out: "How did your mother die?"

Everyone in the Su family looked confused and cast doubtful glances at the gloomy Su Nianwei.

Su Nianwei looked coldly at the silent county magistrate, "What? Now it's their turn, doesn't Lord Sang want to take care of it?"

Magistrate Sang had never seen anyone so desperately trying to drag his entire family down with him. He waved his sleeves and said impatiently, "I don't mind the affairs of the imperial capital."

After saying that, he looked at Su Shengsheng and said, "I will take the body back today. I will come back to close the case after you have dealt with your family affairs."

Before leaving, he did not forget to pack up all of Su Shengsheng's so-called "evidence" and take it away, including fingerprint identification tools, magnifying glasses, etc.

When he catches the arsonist, King Xuanming will definitely recommend him!

Looking at the departing back of County Magistrate Sang, Su Yuanling sneered.

What County Magistrate Sang said about "being under the jurisdiction of the imperial capital" was not entirely correct, because Su Nianwei's mother died in the old imperial capital.

The wind was freezing cold, and Su Shengsheng saw that everyone was a little unsteady on their feet, so she ordered someone to bring Su Nianwei along, and the group returned to the main hall.

Li, supported by her daughter, still looked confused. "When did I kill her mother?"

Su Shengsheng glanced at Su Nianwei, who looked indifferent, and gently reminded her mother, "Mom, just follow her instructions later."

"Ah?" Li staggered and looked at her daughter in astonishment.

At this time, Su Hengji, who was one step behind, had come to his senses and whispered to his mother, "Mom, listen to your sister first."

After returning to the main hall, Su Nianwei stood coldly at the bottom of the hall with a swollen face, obviously still unwilling to accept the result.

Following the instructions of her son and daughter, Mrs. Li sat back in her chair nervously.

The old lady and others drank some hot tea and took a breath before letting Su Nianwei start her story.

Even though they didn't believe that Li would kill her concubine, they had to ask her to explain the situation.

"Li was jealous of my mother's pregnancy with a boy and worried that it would threaten her position, so she secretly poisoned her, killing both my mother and me." Su Nianwei said, turning to look at the bewildered Li. "Do you admit it?"

Mrs. Li glanced at her daughter before whispering, "Do you have any evidence?"

This sentence was obviously learned from Su Nianwei's previous routine.

Su Nianwei sneered when she heard this, "Su Shengsheng's nanny is the witness. Don't think you have done it perfectly."

Li snorted, "The wet nurse is in the old capital. Why are you bringing her here to confront me?"

Su Nianwei's face darkened. "You relied on this to think that no one knew about the ugly things you did. But the four wives can all testify that you did something sinful, which is why you left your wet nurse in the old capital."

Li was speechless. "Fourth wife? You actually heard it from the fourth wife?"

At this moment, everyone remembered Su Nianwei's plea for the Fourth House, and it was even more unbelievable. "You believe what the Fourth House said?"

Even Su Jingshan, who already knew that it was Su Nianwei who was responsible, couldn't understand why he said, "Just because the fourth room said a few provocative words, you would harm your two sisters like this?"

It was not known whether it was Su Jingshan's disbelief, or his attitude that irritated Su Nianwei, or perhaps she no longer wanted to pretend, but she laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes.

"Sister? Haha..." Su Nianwei couldn't help laughing, "I am your biological daughter, who is Su Shengsheng?"

These words were like a sharp blade, instantly cutting through the fog before everyone's eyes.

"Su Yuanling used to be the eldest daughter in the family, so it's understandable that she was doted on. But why should Su Shengsheng, an adopted daughter, be valued more by her father than me, her biological daughter?"

Her eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Su Jingshan in disbelief, "Dad, when have you ever cared about me, your biological daughter?"

Then he glanced at the other Su family members who were all stunned. "Just because she provided you with food and clothing, and allowed you to live a decent life again, you can forgive her for going to the Red Mansion to perform? You let her disregard the reputation of a woman in the family and flirt with so many men outside the family, and even ended up causing trouble and implicating Su Yuanling. And you can all just laugh it off and forget your grudges?"

At this point, her breathing gradually calmed down, "Why? You can't stand it when it happens to me?"

Everyone in the Su family was shocked and looked stunned.

Su Shengsheng knew in her heart that even if the fourth house caused a huge stir, it would not be related to Nanzhao.

Moreover, she had only offended the Fourth House in the last few months. Although it was somewhat related to the fire, the Fourth House was under strict surveillance and there was absolutely no chance for them to collude with her.

So, she must be hiding something.

Su Shengsheng: "Even if my actions will bring trouble to my family, what does it have to do with you?"

Old Master Su had a stern expression on his face as he looked at his former granddaughter, Roujia, who looked completely disfigured, with a heavy gaze.

He knew very well what question Su Shengsheng was going to ask next, so he chose to remain silent and not question her rashly.

Su Yuanling was on the verge of collapse at this moment. "Just because I was loved by my family when I was a child, do you feel malice towards me because you lost your mother?"

Su Nianwei's eyes instantly turned fierce, but she turned to the shocked Li, "Don't you know why I lost my mother?"

"In this family, I have never lacked food, clothing, or daily necessities for you," Li said, unable to bear it any longer. "How have I ever treated you unfairly?"

Su Nianwei sneered repeatedly, "Whenever do we have good things at home, they are the first to choose them? Whenever they like something, have they ever asked me for my opinion?"

Su Jingshan was also furious. "Just because of some food and clothing, you are jealous?"

Su Nianwei's face was as gloomy as water. "Just some food, clothing and daily necessities?" She sneered again, "These should have belonged to me, but Su Shengsheng took everything away from me!"

“Bang!”

This slap was given by Su Shengsheng.

She wanted to keep calm and listen to Su Nianwei confess all the names, but she really couldn't bear it anymore.

"You can fight for what you want. If you want love, learn to give love first. Even if others can't return the love you want, you shouldn't hold a grudge against them."

Su Nianwei covered her red cheeks but still smiled, "Love? Humph, I don't care at all..."

Her eyes swept over the Su family members who were looking at her indignantly, and the angry Li family, "But you shouldn't have snatched him from me."

Su Nianwei raised her head and looked directly at Su Shengsheng, whose breathing was unstable. "You already have Master Ji, why are you trying to snatch him from me?"

At this moment, all the mysteries were solved instantly.

Looking at the shocked Su family, Su Nianwei's smile became even more intense. "What? You don't seem to know what I'm thinking?"

Yeah... When did they ever really care about her?

Finally, the deepest secret in Su Nianwei's heart was revealed, but the answer did not make everyone feel relieved.

Su Shengsheng exhaled slowly, "Just to make me and Mr. Bai break off the engagement, you dragged Fourth Sister into this?"

Su Nianwei seemed too lazy to say anything more. "You can't run away anyway, it doesn't matter..."