Ultimately, Zheng Lin was imprisoned, while Su Yushan was confined to the Huatang Pavilion and deprived of her freedom.

With irrefutable evidence and caught red-handed by Hongli, Su Yushan was speechless with anger. Hongli was filled with sorrow and utterly disappointed in her.

At noon that day, under the blazing sun, Hongli's heart felt as if it were being roasted, the pain so intense that it convulsed and he almost suffocated.

He drank alone in his room, one cup after another. He wanted to confide in Lao Wu about his troubles, but this was a matter of male dignity, and he couldn't bring himself to say it. So he didn't go anywhere, but stayed in his room, drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

Seeing this, Li Yu felt heartbroken and couldn't help but say, "Master, in my humble opinion, Consort Su shouldn't be that kind of person. Could there really be something fishy going on?"

Hongli was already troubled by this matter, and upon hearing this, his anger flared even more. He angrily slammed down his wine cup, his gaze towards Li Yu as cold and sharp as a knife.

"Whose side are you on? Have you been bought off by Su Yushan? You're always speaking up for her!"

Li Yu was taken aback by his master's strong reaction, and he hurriedly knelt down to admit his mistake. "Master, please calm down. This servant has always been your man and no one can bribe me. I just thought this matter was too coincidental, so I mentioned it out of turn."

After saying this, Li Yu didn't dare to raise his head, waiting in fear for his master's reprimand.

He tilted his head back and drank another full cup, feeling the strong liquor burning his heart and liver with its intense flavor. He didn't want to discuss Su Yushan's matter with anyone, so he waved his hand, signaling Li Yu to leave.

Thinking back on today's events, Hongli even wondered if he hadn't gone to find her, he might not have witnessed that scene and wouldn't have known that Su Yushan harbored ulterior motives towards him.

But if he hadn't been there, she might have actually run away with Zheng Lin today!

She said she was wronged, but she couldn't prove it. The letter was in her handwriting, and she had an earring as a token. All of these things pointed to her, so how could he believe she was innocent?

The wine went down his throat, but it did not relieve his sorrow. Instead, it made him feel even more frustrated. The more Hongli thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't get over it. Under the influence of the wine, he got up in a fit of anger and went straight to Huatang Pavilion.

At that moment, Su Yushan was sitting crookedly by the tent, her eyelashes half-drooping, her eyes filled with sorrow, her once lively eyes now devoid of any sparkle.

Just a few days ago, the two were all lovey-dovey and inseparable, but in the blink of an eye, things have turned out like this. Su Yushan suddenly felt very tired.

Looking back on the events of the past few months, she suddenly felt that it was a miracle she was still alive.

When she first transmigrated, she only thought that she should be honest and upright, not harm others, not play any tricks, and just live a peaceful life. Later she realized that even if you don't harm others, there are people who are thinking about how to harm you. It's impossible to guard against them!

If Hongli trusted her, she had nothing to fear. But since he became suspicious of her, her future days would not be easy.

Heartbroken and unwilling to utter a word, Chang Yue returned and, upon learning of the situation, was deeply distressed, offering kind words of comfort and encouragement.

"Fourth Master is just too concerned about you, that's why he's so suspicious."

Not everything can be excused by caring. "It's normal to be suspicious, but the fact that he still doesn't believe me after I've explained it is enough to prove that he has never truly trusted me."

Chang Yue wasn't present and didn't know what had happened, but judging from her master's current state, she could imagine that the Fourth Master must have said many hurtful things in anger. However, as a maid, she couldn't scold him; she could only try to reconcile them.

"Why don't you wait until Fourth Master calms down before explaining it to him again?"

The two had just had a disagreement a few days ago, but this time it was much more serious. "I've been grounded and can't even leave the yard, so there's no way to explain it, and I'm too lazy to waste my breath."

Just then, the sound of a young maidservant greeting them came from outside.

Upon listening carefully, Chang Yue realized that Xiao Ru was calling for the Fourth Master. She immediately smiled and whispered to her mistress, "Princess, the Fourth Master is here. It seems he still cares about you. You mustn't lose your temper. Explain to him properly, and maybe the misunderstanding will be cleared up."

As they were talking, Hongli lifted the brocade curtain and entered the room.

Chang Yue could tell at a glance that his steps were unsteady, unlike his usual steady gait. Judging from his appearance, he must have been drunk.

She tried to help him up, but Hongli waved her away, signaling her to step back.

Chang Yue wisely took her leave, but before leaving, she repeatedly winked at her mistress, intending to remind her to go and help the Fourth Master.

Su Yushan refused to move, glancing to the side as if he didn't exist.

Feeling dizzy and lightheaded, he slowly walked to the table and sat down, raising his chin slightly as he glanced at her.

Looking at the cold woman before him, Hongli felt a surge of emotions, filled with resentment he had nowhere to vent. "Su Yushan, is it because of my humble background, my ugly appearance, or because I don't pamper you enough? What do I lack compared to Zheng Lin? Why are you still thinking about him and betraying me?"

With a cold laugh, Su Yushan retorted, "Fourth Master, you are very good, with a noble status and handsome appearance. I am not good enough for you. I was once engaged, and it is because of this that you have always held a grudge and picked on me!"

Hongli slammed his fist on the table in anger, stood up abruptly, and went straight to her. Looking down at her sitting on the edge of the bed, his eyes burned with fury.

"I never minded that you were engaged. What I cared about was your heart! Your heart never belonged to me. You said you considered me a friend, and you even brought up amnesia. Actually, you just can't forget Zheng Lin, right?"

Feeling misunderstood, Su Yushan immediately stood up. However, due to her short stature, she lost the upper hand in front of him. Even so, she continued to argue her case.

"This is all your imagination! You only care about what you see and never think about the suspicions behind it. Have you forgotten the time my rouge was poisoned? That person initially wanted to ruin my appearance, and this time she framed me for eloping with someone. Her goal is to drive a wedge between us. She doesn't want me to stay here and wants you to kick me out."

Now that she has succeeded, you've begun to doubt me, believing I have ulterior motives. No matter what I say, you won't listen. Since that's the case, then divorce me, throw me out of the manor, and grant that person's wish. Then I will no longer be harmed!

He thought she would continue to explain, but he never expected her to say something like that! Hongli was shocked and trembled all over.

"Divorce you? And then you'll elope with your Mr. Zheng? Su Yushan, you've got a really good plan!"

She enjoys a peaceful life and once she accepts a certain lifestyle, she doesn't want to change it easily. Life is never perfect, and as long as she can make do, she's willing to endure some hardship. But this time is different; this is the first time she's had the thought of leaving.

"This place is terrifying. I've been living in other people's traps all along, and I could be framed at any moment. You're terrifying too. You said you liked me and trusted me, but you changed your tune in the blink of an eye. It's all fake, all fake. You have no sincerity at all, so why pretend to be so affectionate?"

The accused Hongli felt his heart being torn apart, the pain unbearable. "Of all the maids, I treated you the most specially, spending almost every day by your side, showering you with my affection. How dare you say I wasn't sincere? Su Yushan, doesn't your conscience hurt when you say that?"