Chapter 52 Evidence

Aunt Zhong, dressed in pink, appeared like a ghost and blocked Yun Wan's way.

Her heart skipped a beat, but Yun Wan remained calm as she glanced at her curiously, "What man?"

Aunt Zhong snorted coldly, not buying her tricks. "Don't play dumb. It's the man who was talking to you under the locust tree just now!"

She was slightly shorter than Yun Wan, and at this moment, her chin was slightly raised as if she had grasped the other party's handle, and her face, which was delicately powdered, was filled with gloating.

Yueya was nervous and was about to explain for her master, but Yun Wan calmly pulled her back and then looked at Aunt Zhong calmly:

"What are you talking about? When did I ever talk to a man?"

Aunt Zhong pointed at the locust tree forest and sneered, "Just now, I saw everything. You two were flirting and arguing with each other. Don't even think about quibbling!"

She just came out to get some fresh air, but unexpectedly she saw this scene. Yun Wan, the young widow, was actually having an affair and meeting with a man outside her family in private. She was so bold!

Aunt Zhong was extremely excited when she thought that she had discovered Yun Wan's secret.

With a sinking heart, Yun Wan stared at her and asked, "Do you have any evidence?"

Aunt Zhong was very proud: "I saw it all! How can it not be considered evidence if I saw it with my own eyes?"

"You'd better tell the truth, or I'll tell Mother and you'll be in big trouble!"

If the old lady knew that Yun Wan was having an affair with a man outside her family, she would be in big trouble.

But if Yun Wan could beg her and show sincerity, Aunt Zhong would consider letting her go.

That means there is no actual evidence.

Aunt Zhong's calculations were clattering in her mind, but Yun Wan suddenly said, "I saw it too."

"W-what?"

The incoherent sentence left Aunt Zhong confused.

Yun Wan lifted her thin eyelids, stared at her intently, and said in a tone that was ambiguous: "It just so happens, Aunt Zhong, I saw you talking to a male pilgrim who came to burn incense the day before yesterday. The two of you were flirting and talking to each other. It was totally inappropriate!"

Her eyes were full of contempt, and Aunt Zhong was stunned for a moment.

When she realized what was happening, she was furious and pointed at Yun Wan and yelled, "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever have sex with a male pilgrim—"

Yun Wan retorted, "The day before yesterday, I saw it with my own eyes."

"Right Crescent Moon? We all saw it."

Meeting her gaze, Yueya nodded firmly and said, "Yes, Madam, I saw it too."

Yun Wan glanced behind Aunt Zhong and asked, "You said you saw me having an affair with a man from outside the family. Do you have any witnesses?"

"I--"

Aunt Zhong turned around and suddenly realized that she did not bring her personal maid with her!

"you!"

Her face turned pale. "Yun Wan, you won't admit it, right? Wait until I find out the adulterer and see how you can argue! By then it will be too late for you to beg me!"

Yun Wan: "It's up to you."

"But before that, if I hear any rumors about you and the male pilgrim..." Her eyes suddenly turned cold and her tone was threatening.

Understanding what she meant, Aunt Zhong clenched her handkerchief tightly, her eyes widening as she shouted, "How dare you! You're spreading rumors!"

Yun Wan said with a cold face: "If you can do it, why can't I?"

"Think carefully! I am the Lu family's legitimate wife. If my reputation is damaged, do you think the old lady and the Duke will let you go?"

The implication is that if she doesn't have a good life, Aunt Zhong won't have an easy life either.

After saying this, Yun Wan left without looking back, leaving Aunt Zhong filled with resentment.

When they were far away, Yueya whispered, "Madam, aren't you afraid that Aunt Zhong will really find out..."

Yun Wan was not in a good mood after not getting her things back and being noticed by Aunt Zhong. She just said briefly, "He is the Seventh Master."

Yueya suddenly understood, "You, you mean the man under the tree just now is——"

She mouthed the two words.

Yun Wan nodded: "If she wants to check, let her do it."

She didn't believe that with Aunt Zhong's ability, she could really trace the crime back to Emperor Jingxuan. The only thing she had to be wary of was that she would frame him.

"Pay close attention to Concubine Zhong's actions in the mansion from now on."

Here, Emperor Jingxuan put the silk cloth back against his body, and suddenly a hesitant voice came from behind him:

"Uncle?"

Upon seeing the face of Emperor Jingxuan, Princess Jiayi hurriedly bowed respectfully: "Jiayi greets the Emperor's uncle."

Emperor Jingxuan said indifferently, "Did you enjoy yourself yesterday?"

Princess Chiayi was overwhelmed by the sudden kindness from the Emperor's uncle and quickly replied, "Thank you, Emperor's uncle, for your kindness. The hot springs are so relaxing. The peach blossoms and roasted meat that the Emperor's uncle gave me are delicious, and everyone is praising them!"

After drinking, all the young ladies were drunk.

Emperor Jingxuan: "As long as you like it."

After saying this, he waved his sleeves and left.

Princess Chiayi looked at his back and sighed: A man like the Emperor's uncle, who is kind and has the world in his heart, is the role model for men in the world!

But why did the uncle suddenly give her a jar of wine? Was he planning to use his father?

........

The next day, they returned to the mansion and had a vegetarian meal at Putuo Temple early in the morning. Then they went down the mountain and finally arrived at the Duke's Mansion around noon.

The first thing Yun Wan did after returning to Cuiwei Garden was to take out the gifts brought back from the Buddha's Birthday Festival. Most of them were for Asui, so he asked people to put them in his house.

"Madam, what should we do with the two baskets of fresh fruit?"

It is not midsummer now, and the weather is not too hot, but the two baskets of fruits cannot be stored for too long and will easily rot.

"Pick out the good ones and store them in the ice cellar, and make the rest into preserved fruits for Ah Sui as a snack."

As for the ones stored in the ice cellar, they can be eaten when Asui comes back, and they can also be made into drinks to taste.

Perhaps because he was being remembered, Asui sneezed twice in succession on his way to the library.

Seeing this, the eunuch who led the way asked with concern, "Young Master Lu, have you caught a cold?"

Ah Sui rubbed his nose and said, "I'm fine. I'll just drink some hot tea when I get home."

The young eunuch said nothing more. After walking for a while, he stopped and said to Asui, "The library is just around the corner. It's a key area. My rank is not high enough to enter. I can only take the young master here."

Asui thanked him and took out two silver leaves from his school bag and handed them to the young eunuch.

A Niang said that in crowded places, there are social etiquette everywhere, which need to be managed, and money is the most direct and most popular benefit.

If you can get someone to work wholeheartedly by paying a small amount of money, then it's well worth it.

Asui thought it made sense, so he always carried some silver leaves and silver beans prepared by his mother.

As expected, the young eunuch accepted it with a smile, and his liking for Asui grew stronger. He said sincerely, "From now on, if you need any instructions, just look for me!"

Asui nodded in agreement, carrying his school bag and continuing on the path he pointed.

After turning a big corner, you will see a grand three-story attic. On the hanging plaque are three big characters "Book Collection Pavilion" written in a vigorous and flamboyant handwriting.