Chapter 236 He turned towards Shen Wantang

As soon as Shen Wantang finished speaking, Granny Chai stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, this old servant can testify that everything the Princess Consort said is true."

“On the night of your wedding to the Crown Princess, Granny Jin did indeed reprimand the Crown Princess, and she wanted the Crown Princess to cry and make a scene with you. When the Crown Princess refused to listen to her, she took advantage of her age and put on airs.”

"The Crown Prince also accompanied the Crown Princess back to her parents' home, so he should know that the Crown Princess's stepmother, Madam Qi, is very difficult to deal with. That Granny Jin was originally Madam Qi's personal nanny. She was sent here as the Crown Princess's dowry nanny, which was originally Madam Qi's ill intention."

"Your Highness, please understand that the relationship between the Princess Consort and Granny Jin has never been good. However, Consort Chu is distorting the truth and insisting that the Princess Consort and Granny Jin have an unusual relationship. It is obvious that she is trying to smear the Princess Consort."

“This old servant has been serving the Crown Princess since the first day she married into the family. I have only seen that Granny Jin once. Later, she made a mistake and was sent by the Crown Princess to work on a manor in the suburbs. She has not returned since.”

"I wonder where Aunt Chu has met Granny Jin before, and how she knows that Granny Jin's son is the murderer?"

Xiao Qingyuan's brows were almost furrowed together. He used to think Chu Yanluo was special no matter how he looked at her, but now he thought she was strange no matter how he looked at her.

It's not even about the Xin family case anymore; it's about Chu Yanluo's strange behavior that makes him feel uneasy.

"Yanluo, shouldn't you explain? What exactly is going on?"

Chu Yanluo's expression tightened: "Your Highness, the investigation isn't about me, but about Granny Jin and her son Xiang Meng! I didn't kill the Xin family members. Don't let Shen Wantang lead you by the nose; she's clearly trying to divert attention!"

"What did she try to distract herself from? Do you think Granny Jin can just run away? If the murderer really is her son, her whole family will be arrested and questioned by the Ministry of Justice."

Xiao Qingyuan didn't take a nanny seriously. Anyway, the person was in Shen Wantang's hands, and she couldn't possibly let the person escape secretly.

If she really lacked common sense and let Granny Jin escape, then she would only drag herself into trouble.

Xiao Qingyuan thought that Shen Wantang was a smart woman, and she would not tarnish her own reputation for the sake of a nanny.

"Yanluo, how many times do I have to ask you? How do you know that Granny Jin's son is the murderer?"

Xiao Qingyuan's tone was already tinged with impatience: "Are you trying to play me again? You want to use this opportunity to smear Shen Wantang? Do you think that will make me drive her away? That's impossible. Don't even think about it. Shen Wantang will always be my Crown Princess. No one can replace her."

Chu Yanluo's face grew paler and paler. What was he saying?! He actually said that no one could replace Shen Wantang!

That's not right! It's not like that!

In his previous life, Xiao Qingyuan said these words to Shen Mingxuan!

At that time, Shen Mingxuan always wanted to drive her away, but Xiao Qingyuan always protected her. He even told Shen Mingxuan, "Yanluo is the Crown Princess in my heart, and no one can replace her."

How did it become like this?

Chaos! Utter chaos! Why is Xiao Qingyuan protecting Shen Wantang?

No, she absolutely cannot lose to Shen Wantang!

Chu Yanluo said with a pale face, "Since Your Highness insists on knowing, then I will tell you my biggest secret: I can foresee the future!"

However, Xiao Qingyuan didn't react at all. He even thought Chu Yanluo had gone a little crazy: "Didn't you already tell Qingxi that you can predict the future? What kind of secret is that? It's one thing to fool Qingxi, but now you're trying to fool me too?"

Chu Yanlu was both angry and anxious: "I really can foresee the future! Otherwise, how would I know that Xiang Meng is the murderer who killed the Xin family of thirteen, since I've never even met Granny Jin and her son!"

"I was the one asking you that question, so why are you asking me now?"

Xiao Qingyuan grew increasingly angry. He had originally thought he could do Huo Yunzhou a big favor, making Huo Yunzhou owe him a debt of gratitude, so that he could persuade Huo Yunzhou to give up his plan to take a concubine and live a good life with his sister.

Unexpectedly, Chu Yanluo's words were all unfounded speculations, without any substantial evidence whatsoever!

"Your Highness, you must believe me! How could I lie about something like this? Xiang Meng really is the murderer. You should immediately notify the Ministry of Justice and have them arrest Xiang Meng and throw him in jail, lest he hear the news and run away!"

"Can't you predict the future? Then predict whether Xiang Meng has actually escaped or not."

Chu Yanluo was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

Xiao Qingyuan looked at her, feeling utterly disappointed: "What, you can't predict this? Or are you just spouting nonsense to deceive me?"

"I'm not lying to you! I could have predicted it! Xiang Meng didn't escape; he was caught!"

"Since he can't escape at all, why were you in such a hurry to have me notify the Ministry of Justice? Chu Yanluo, your words are contradictory. How can I believe you?"

"this……"

Chu Yanluo's mind raced, and she quickly said, "The future is unpredictable; it's not fixed. If someone tipes off Xiang Meng, he could escape! If Shen Wantang reveals the information to him and he gets away, it will be very difficult for the Ministry of Justice to catch him again!"

Xiao Qingyuan turned to Shen Wantang: "If Xiang Meng is the murderer, would you inform him?"

Shen Wantang said calmly, "No. If he is the murderer, I would only hope that he is brought to justice as soon as possible. At this time, whoever tips him off is his accomplice. I am living a good life and I will not do such a stupid thing to walk into a trap and dig my own grave."

"I really can't understand who would be so brainless as to think I would tip off the murderer."

Chu Yanluo's face turned pale and then red: "Shen Wantang, what do you mean by this? Why are you cursing me? I was just making a hypothetical assumption, after all, it's not impossible!"

Although Xiao Qingyuan did not believe that Shen Wantang would tip off the murderer, he still felt mocked by her last sentence.

She's really good at insulting people now; she can embarrass someone without using a single swear word.

But the more she acted this way, the more special he found her.

He used to dislike those flashy colors, but now, looking at Shen Wantang's begonia-red brocade dress and the pair of emerald earrings hanging from her ears, he found them dazzling and captivating.

He couldn't help but say to Shen Wantang, "I know you're not that kind of person, I believe you."

Shen Wantang nodded: "Since the young master trusts me, then take Aunt Chu away. Granny Jin won't run away, and neither will Xiang Meng. Although Xiang Meng is not in my hands, he is still working for the Shen family. If there is evidence to prove that he is the murderer, I will have the Shen family tie him up and send him to the Ministry of Justice."