In Su Muxi's memory, Qiao Xiuyuan had always been a refined and easy-going person. Even when he was angry, he would only express his dissatisfaction by frowning, but he had never been as frightening as he had just been.

Most importantly, Qiao Xiuyuan was able to remain so calm in the face of death.

This reminded her of what Ye Ziyu had said to her in the carriage last night.

Perhaps she never truly understood Qiao Xiuyuan...

So, was it intentional or a coincidence that Qiao Xiuyuan saved her father back then?

"Xi'er, what's wrong? Don't worry, I will definitely help you get justice."

Qiao Xiuyuan saw Su Muxi staring at him blankly, and assumed she was frightened by the scene before her, so he tried to speak in a gentle tone.

Su Muxi moved slightly and realized that her wrist was still being held by Qiao Xiuyuan. She quickly pulled her wrist back and took a step back.

Qiao Xiuyuan's peach blossom eyes flickered slightly; he could naturally see Xi'er's rejection and estrangement from him.

So, is there something that happened that he doesn't know about?

Thinking of this, he immediately thought of someone.

That was Ye Zeyu.

Could it be that Ye Zeyu said something to Xi'er?

If that's the case, then he'd better make sure to toast Ye Zeyu properly at the palace banquet tonight!

However, the most important thing to deal with right now is this shrew, Li!

With him here this time, no one can smear Xi'er!

"Madam He, your servant is quite interesting. Before I could even ask him a question, he slit his own throat. Did he not want to continue slandering others for you, so he chose to die to prove his innocence?"

Li was also startled by Lao Feng's actions, and now, hearing what Qiao Xiuyuan said, she seemed somewhat at a loss for words.

Her maidservant was quick-witted enough to repeat what Old Feng had said earlier.

“My mistress did not wrong Su Muxi. What I just said is all true. Otherwise, how would you explain why Su Muxi’s purse was in my master’s study? Therefore, this Su Muxi must be a shameless and despicable person!”

"ah!"

The maid had barely finished speaking when she clutched her stomach and screamed in agony.

This time, it wasn't Qiao Xiuyuan who made the move, but Chang Zhong.

Chang Zhong had been by Qiao Xiuyuan's side for many years. Often, Qiao Xiuyuan didn't need to give orders directly; a single glance was enough for him to understand and act accordingly.

How dare a servant insult Miss Su like that? If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, the Marquis would probably have killed him on the spot.

"Marquis of Anyang, don't push your luck!"

When Li saw the maid fall to the ground and wail, she glared angrily at Qiao Xiuyuan.

But Qiao Xiuyuan smiled coldly and said indifferently, "I'll return this to Madam He."

After saying that, he instructed Chang Zhong, "Go and invite a few doctors over."

"yes."

Chang Zhong nodded in agreement, and as he left, he threw Lao Feng's body out, instantly causing a commotion in the street.

Qiao Xiuyuan ignored them and looked at Madam Li with a half-smile, saying, "Madam He has probably blocked someone's way. I think after today, Lord He will get what he wants."

Upon hearing this, Li broke out in a cold sweat.

Whose path are you blocking?

Was she set up by someone?

Was it He Xing who plotted against her?

Perhaps He Xing really did have a mistress outside, but it wasn't Su Muxi. Instead, he used Lao Feng as a pretext to deliberately lure her here to cause trouble...

The more Li thought about it, the colder she felt.

The women she had previously dismissed were all powerless and without influence; even in death, no one would stand up for them.

However, Su Muxi's current identity is somewhat special.

If today's events are truly a misunderstanding, and it turns out that Su Muxi is not pregnant, then her actions just now, besides offending Prince Yong'an, might also alarm the current emperor.

In that case, He Xing would have a reason to divorce her...

She didn't want to believe that someone close to her would scheme against her like this, but if it wasn't He Xing, then who was it?

Aside from being jealous, she never made enemies, so apart from He Xing, she really couldn't think of anyone else who would scheme against her like this.

She gave a bitter smile to herself, but then a glimmer of hope rekindled in her heart when she saw how Qiao Xiuyuan was protecting Su Muxi.

Perhaps Su Muxi is not innocent!

Su Muxi also felt that Li Shi must have been plotted against, but that person was not targeting Li Shi, but rather her.

Rumors suddenly spread throughout the streets and alleys, and then the Li family inexplicably came knocking on the door.

And this purse, I don't know where it came from.

It's clear that someone wants to completely ruin her reputation.

Even if the doctor who arrives later proves that she is not pregnant, it will not prove her innocence.

Subconsciously, I reached out and touched the birthmark on my left cheek.

Does she need to prove her innocence?

After thinking for a moment, Su Muxi shook her head inwardly.

It is a major taboo for a royal daughter-in-law to have her reputation tarnished. Perhaps she can use this rumor to her advantage and annul her engagement with Ye Zeyu.

Pei Yuan glanced at Su Muxi, then at Qiao Xiuyuan, picked up the purse from the ground, carefully dusted it off, and hesitantly handed it to Su Muxi.

"Miss Su, here's your purse."

Then, in front of Qiao Xiuyuan, he told him about his chance encounter with Qiao Zixi at Huguo Temple and how he mistook her for someone else.

“If Qiao Zixi hadn’t said that the purse was hers, I wouldn’t have asked my mother to go to the Marquis of Anyang’s mansion to propose marriage.”

Before Pei Yuan could even mention that Qiao Zixi had the little beggar injured, Qiao Xiuyuan interrupted, "Young Master Pei, why are you telling me all this? Do you intend to break off the engagement?"

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