As she finished speaking, a hint of fear flashed across the singer's eyes, and her body trembled almost imperceptibly.

Gu Qing took in all her subtle movements, his expression becoming increasingly cold, arrogant, and disdainful.

The sharp gazes focused on her, like frost gathering into swords, sending chills down one's spine.

"Do you dare?"

In just a moment, the place was filled with people, watching the confrontation between the two with great interest.

"Third Master, you are so cruel. Are you going to force us mother and daughter to death?"

The singer bit her red lips lightly, and glanced at the people who were pointing at her.

Thinking of what that man had said, he hardened his heart and looked at Chen Zhizhou with a sad face. His voice was even more tender as he accused him of being heartless.

"You said back then that you would redeem me after you married me. Those words are still ringing in my ears, yet you're not going to keep your promise? Are you even refusing to recognize your own flesh and blood for her sake?"

She choked with sobs as she spoke, each word stained with blood. She raised her finger and pointed at Gu Qing, her seductive eyes filled with hatred.

What a ridiculous trick!

Her behavior completely diverted the attention of the onlookers, and she portrayed Chen Zhizhou as a heartless man who broke his oath. She also implied that everything he did was to please her, and that she, his legal wife, was vicious, jealous, and intolerant.

Gu Qing sneered, his words cold and stern: "Since you keep saying that Chen Zhizhou has let you and your daughter down, then come with us to the Dali Temple to investigate thoroughly. Now you are so worried and unwilling to do so, do you have something to hide?"

"Madam, you are right. Please ask the Dali Temple Minister to make the final decision."

Chen Zhizhou also echoed this, scoffing lightly, "I've lived a life of integrity, never denying anything I've done, and don't even think of throwing dirty water on me for something I haven't done!"

The onlookers were not stupid either. They could see that Chen Zhizhou and his wife looked calm and composed, not afraid at all.

On the contrary, the singer, who was the victim, had a flickering look in her eyes and was reluctant to agree to report to the police. Her behavior was inexplicable and made people suspicious.

"I think this woman is guilty. She's really bold. She actually dared to defraud an official in the street!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, what do you know? Lord Chen has a dissolute reputation and indulges in unbridled behavior. She must have seized on this idea and wanted to extort a fortune."

"Windfall? I think whether I can save my life now is another matter."

Everyone was talking about it, and seeing that the public opinion was overwhelmingly in favor of Chen Zhizhou, they all looked at her with either contempt or disgust.

The singer was extremely panicked, biting her lips tightly and her face turned pale.

"Since ancient times, officials have always protected each other, so the Dali Temple Minister will definitely favor you!"

She suddenly raised her voice, stood up and looked at the stone pillar not far away.

A look of determination flashed across his face. "Since I can't get justice in the human world, I have no choice but to go to the underworld and ask Master Zhong Kui to help me..."

After saying that, she rushed towards the stone pillar without hesitation.

Gu Qing noticed the death determination in her expression and panicked for a moment. He quickly shouted, "Quick, stop her!"

We must not let her die like this, otherwise Chen Zhizhou will have to bear the blame for the rest of his life!

Unfortunately, everything happened too quickly, and everyone present was confused. It was too late to stop it.

In a flash, Gu Qing only felt a shadow flash by his side.

The next second, Chen Zhizhou, who was supposed to be by her side, stood behind the singer, grabbed her collar with one hand, dragged her back roughly, and threw her to the ground.

"Keep an eye on her, lest she seek death!"

A murderous look flashed across Chen Zhizhou's deep eyes, and he ordered his servants in a cold voice.

The servants of the Chen Mansion rushed up instantly and suppressed the singer, preventing her from struggling.

"Let me go! Why are you doing this to me? Look everyone! The Chen family is relying on their power and influence to bully us, an orphan and a widow..."

While she was throwing a tantrum, the girl she brought with her also curled her lips and hugged Chen Zhizhou's legs when no one was paying attention.

She sobbed, "Daddy, please tell them to let Mom go, okay? If they let Mom go, I promise I'll never recognize you again!"

The tears in her eyes were still falling, and her sobbing was heartbreaking.

"Little girl, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want. I'm not your father!"

Chen Zhizhou frowned, with a cold glint in his eyes. He forcibly pulled the little girl's hand away and quickly hid behind Gu Qing.

There was a cold glint in Gu Qing's eyes as he glanced at the mother and daughter who looked exactly the same.

He said in a deep voice, "You are pretending to be pitiful and weak to gain everyone's sympathy and pity, so that you can turn black into white and force this bad reputation on us?"

"I, I didn't!"

Guilt flashed in the singer's eyes, and she stubbornly denied it, "I just want justice!"

"justice?"

Gu Qing sneered, his eyes filled with sarcasm, "I've never heard of you demanding justice this way. You don't want to go to the Dali Temple to redress grievances for the people, but you insist on threatening me with your life."

"You keep saying that officials protect each other, but how can you say there aren't honest officials in this world who would plead for honor? Yet you insist on acting on your own assumptions. Are you truly hopelessly stupid, or are you just malicious and want to stir up public resentment through such tactics?"

"I……"

The singer was speechless after being confronted by her.

"Take her to the Dali Temple!"

Gu Qing glanced at her coldly, then turned and went back into the carriage.

Witnessing everything that had just happened, especially her sharp tongue, Chen Zhizhou's sharp eyes narrowed slightly, with a complex light flashing in them.

He retracted his hand, lowered his eyes for a moment to restrain the expression in his eyes, and sat back beside her.

As the carriage swayed, Gu Qing raised her eyes, met his probing gaze, smiled leisurely, and spoke first: "Why are you staring at me like that?"

Chen Zhizhou was distracted and attracted by those clear and bright eyes.

This was the first time she smiled at him, her smile was as bright and brilliant as the sun, making it impossible to look away.

He just wanted to give her all his wealth, even if it was just his heart that she wanted.

"That singer spoke so confidently, do you really not have even a shred of doubt?"

Does she truly believe it, or is she just pretending to agree in order to gain his trust?

A trace of doubt surged in Chen Zhizhou's heart, and he looked at her with deep eyes, wanting to find out something.

"Before I left, I told you that I believe everything you say. Whether you believe it or not, this is what I really mean. No matter where I am or when, I will never change my mind!"

"good."

Chen Zhizhou raised his thin lips slightly and nodded at her solemnly.

…

Inside Dali Temple.

Chen Zhizhou and the Dali Temple Minister briefly summarized the situation at the time and were placed in a side room by him. He then sent messengers to notify Chen's residence and go to the music house to investigate the record books.

"Sir, that woman is crying and trying to commit suicide. She's clamoring to see Commander Chen."

The messenger came to report that the Dali Temple Minister frowned and looked at Chen Zhizhou, as if trying to understand his opinion.

Gu Qing's mind trembled. In his previous life, it was the singer who spoke to him alone that changed the situation. He immediately became nervous and took the initiative to stop Chen Zhizhou.