Chapter 170 The Secret of That Year

Chu Zhen had never seen Cheng Nianying's interrogation style, and at this moment she was still thinking, she was acting so arrogantly in Pei family's territory, couldn't anyone outside hear it?

As soon as this thought came to her mind, her mouth was blocked.

Gagging the mouth???

Chu Zhen's face showed astonishment, followed by a sharp pain in her finger bones.

This is the first one.

So this is what breaking bones sound like...Ahhh!

This is the second one.

Chu Zhen was breathing rapidly, seeing stars, and almost fainted.

But immediately afterwards, the girl broke her third finger, and the continuous sharp pain woke her up from the chaos.

But damn it, she wasn't lying!

She really didn't lie!

Cheng Nianying bent her fourth finger before stopping and removing the hand covering her mouth: "Are you going to tell the truth?"

"I... everything I said was the truth!"

Cheng Nianying frowned slightly.

Chu Zhen couldn't see her expression at the moment, but she sensed a hint of danger from her silence, and quickly interrupted, "You don't think I'm so stubborn that I'm still refusing to tell the truth, do you?"

Cheng Nianying: "Hmm."

Chu Zhen's eyes darkened, and she hurriedly said, "It's true, it's all true! You and Yurong look neither like me nor her. Because you both look like your grandmother!"

“…”

"Everything I said is true! It's true!" Chu Zhen emphasized at the top of her lungs.

She never thought that telling a lie would cause such serious consequences.

The outsiders could vaguely hear the sounds from inside, and even the maids stopped unconsciously and turned to look at the fourth lady Chu Lin.

Chu Lin suppressed her panic, turned to look at Yin Ping, and said, "We've cleared the west wing for the guests. Why don't you go and rest first?"

Yin Ping shook his head and refused: "I'll wait for the girl to come out."

These words attracted the attention of the maids and servants in the courtyard, who looked at them secretly with surprise and curiosity.

Although that "Miss Jiang" was not a member of the Yin family, she was treated with great courtesy by the Yin family.

Chu Lin knew that the servants of the Yin family standing here seemed to be blocking others from entering.

What on earth was going on inside? Chu Lin was lost in thought again.

At this time, Chu Zhen finally got up from the ground. One of her arms was twitching unnaturally. She didn't even dare to wipe the sweat off her face as she continued to speak.

"You were born to someone else during Chu Lin's marriage. The nanny lied to her, saying you were dead at birth, and then gave you away. Actually, when I first saw you at the Marquis's mansion, I vaguely guessed your identity..."

"But I couldn't tell you at the time. I couldn't let you recognize her. Because if these things were exposed, she would be finished."

"I really didn't lie to you. Back then, Chu Lin and I were invited to visit Prince Ding's residence. That day, Prince Ding's fifth daughter invited her to see her pearl collection. I don't know how... something went wrong."

"When I saw her again later, she looked terrified and left the table with me early to return to the palace. She didn't even dare to investigate. How could a man who could enter the Dingwang Mansion's backyard be just an ordinary person? The Chu family had no power to investigate, nor did they dare to let others know."

Chu Zhen finished speaking in one breath and looked up to see Cheng Nianying's expression.

There was no emotion on her face, but rather a cold expression.

Chu Zhen found her more and more strange.

In fact, it should not have been ignored in the first place, but with interests at stake, I couldn’t afford to think too much about it.

How could a girl of sixteen or seventeen, whether recognizing her relatives, deceiving Prince Danshuo, or even orchestrating the escape from the Prince's Mansion... have such a blank expression the whole time?

It's like a monster without any emotions.

"That's all I know..." Chu Zhen breathed, "After all... I'm still your aunt."

Cheng Nianying tilted her head and asked, "The Marquis of Wuning should also know about what you've hidden from me, right?"

Chu Zhen finally gained strength: "He knows!"

She can't be the only one to suffer today.

"A lie is a lie. No matter how you cover it up, it's still a lie." Cheng Nianying slowly stood up.

"What about your biological mother? She also relies on lying to survive in the Pei family! Are you going to expose her too?"

Chu Zhen's eyes flickered. "You're still too young. You don't understand that in this world, there are many things that are beyond your control."

Cheng Nianying took a step closer and grabbed her wrist.

Chu Zhen was so scared that she fell back to the ground, her fingertips twitching constantly.

Cheng Nianying whispered, "I don't like hearing these words from you. Don't say them anymore."

Chu Zhen gritted her teeth: "...Okay, I won't say anything."

"You always make yourself sound so pathetic and embarrassed." Cheng Nianying shook her head. "When I was at the Prince's Mansion, I helped you not because I truly believed your words about the deep love between mother and daughter. It was because of Qin Yurong."

Chu Zhen was stunned.

"Even though she is weak, she is more sincere than you."

Cheng Nianying walked out.

Chu Zhen suddenly said, "Prince Danshuo is looking for you."

Cheng Nianying turned around and looked at her: "Mrs. Chu is threatening me?"

Chu Zhen reluctantly emphasized again: "I am your aunt! ... I don't mean to threaten you, I just want to tell you that your situation is very dangerous..."

"Are those Yin family members who follow you the Yuzhou Yin family?" Chu Zhen asked again.

Cheng Nianying did not answer her, but said: "I know the prince is looking for me."

Everyone has seen it.

But...will he still come to Heqing? Is he that persistent? Will he still come to Heqing?

"Who are you?"

"It's better if you don't know."

At that moment, Chu Zhen actually saw some aura in her. How ridiculous! It turns out she wasn't just some little maid!

"Miss Jiang!"

The door opened, and Yin Ping immediately came forward: "Are you done talking?"

"Um."

"So what are we going to do tomorrow?"

"Let's stay for two days and talk about it later."

"The scenery of Heqing is different from that of Weiyang, and also different from that of Yujing. Let's go out for a walk tomorrow. I have the silver given by the master with me. It's enough for us."

"Um."

Yin Ping's eyebrows drooped.

Why is Miss Jiang unhappy?

Only Chu Zhen, who was listening to this conversation, felt that the girl was too proud! The servants of the Yin family treated her too flatteringly!

What on earth has she been going through these days?

"Sister." Chu Lin suddenly put one hand on the door and walked in.

Chu Zhen hid his injured hand: "I'll leave now."

"Who is she? When you asked if anyone had come to your house, were you asking about her? Why? What's going on?" Chu Lin asked a series of questions.