Chapter 330 Lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot

Pei Siyan arrived at the door surrounded by people. Even though he was dressed in ordinary clothes, his aura as the ruler of the world made everyone feel fear.

Madam Meng was completely panicked, thinking to herself, "It's all over!"

Now it's too late for them to leave; things have gotten out of control.

Everyone hurriedly bowed.

Meng Jingshu clutched the hem of her dress tightly, trying to salvage the situation, saying, "This humble woman misunderstood the Crown Princess and misspoke. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

His mocking gaze swept over the crowd as he slowly walked towards Dou Wenyi. His cold and stern face finally softened a bit. "Today I happen to be handling a strange case. Yi'er, would you like to hear this fascinating tale from the ages?"

"Great!" Dou Wenyi was very interested. She was really curious about who had put that oddball Wei Yuanzhen in that house. That Mrs. Wei was truly a genius.

She went straight in and called them her in-laws; at that moment, she was overjoyed.

Using their own methods against them was a brilliant move.

However, this doesn't seem like Shen Yanzhou's doing. After all, he wouldn't stoop to making things difficult for Meng Jingshu like this. Could it be...?

Seeing that she was absent-minded, Pei Siyan felt very uncomfortable. He lifted his robe and sat directly in the chair between her and Shen Yanzhou, subtly blocking their view.

He turned his head to look at Shen Yanzhou, his expression complicated. "Since Shen Qing is here too, why don't you analyze this for me?"

"Yes," Shen Yanzhou replied respectfully.

The room was so cold you could hear a pin drop; the atmosphere was almost suffocating.

Pei Siyan's expression hardened, and he called out, "Guards!"

At his command, Chi Yan led over a stewardess from the Du family, who was the same stewardess who had guided Meng Jingshu and Shen Lishu earlier.

Meng Jingshu's heart pounded like a drum, her entire back tense. She believed she hadn't left any evidence, and even if Shen Lishu accused her herself, there might not be any proof. What evidence could this old woman possibly have?

The head maid knelt directly on the ground, her voice clear, "Your Highness, Miss Meng said that Miss Shen is not feeling well and asked us to provide a private room. At that time, I noticed that Miss Shen was acting strangely, not saying a word, and seemed delirious, as if she was not in her right mind. I was suspicious, so I asked if we should call a doctor over."

"Miss Meng actually said it wasn't necessary, saying that Miss Shen was weak and would be fine after a short rest."

"I thought she was worried about troubling us, so I didn't think much of it and led them to the guest room. I gave them a few instructions and left, but as soon as I stepped out of the courtyard gate, I worried that they might want some hot water, so I turned back. Then I heard her instructing her maid to go to the front yard and invite Master Shen over."

"It's understandable to ask Miss Shen's brother for help, but since Madam Shen is also here today, there is a difference between men and women. Why doesn't she go directly to Madam Shen?"

"So I kept a watchful eye on things and hid in the shadows. I never expected that she would hide Miss Chen in the wardrobe! Then she sneakily changed the incense in the incense burner and took out the incense she had prepared beforehand from her own brocade bag and lit it."

"That incense... is probably problematic. Those vixens in the inner quarters are adept at using these dirty tricks to seduce men."

“Every word I have said is true. There is still some incense left in the incense burner. Your Highness only needs to send someone to check it to prove that what I have said is true.”

At this point, everyone gasped!

Meng Jingshu made such a big fuss, but her purpose was to seduce Shen Yanzhou.

This is hardly the demeanor of a noble lady; she's practically a prostitute in a brothel.

How utterly despicable!

Everyone found it unbelievable, and all sorts of unfriendly glances were shot at the Meng mother and daughter.

Madam Meng was terrified, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. If the Crown Prince continued to interrogate her like this, the Meng family would lose all face for generations.

She knelt down with a thud, her eyes filled with despair and hopelessness. "Your Highness, I beg you, for the sake of my husband's lifelong dedication to the Great Zhou, please do not continue the trial..."

Pei Siyan raised his chin and looked at Dou Wenyi, saying with great regret, "Madam Meng, just now, I personally heard her say: 'Heaven is watching what people do.' Didn't she suspect that the Crown Princess was framing her?"

"If the Crown Princess is truly so audacious, how can I protect her? Wouldn't it be unfair not to investigate?"

"Wouldn't it be better to get to the bottom of things, uncover the truth, and give each other an explanation?"

Madam Meng felt bitter, but her mind raced. "My daughter spoke without thinking and offended the Crown Princess. I beg Your Highness to be lenient and show her understanding."

What, you're already feeling guilty and showing your weakness before even revealing the truth of the matter?

Dou Wenyi laughed, "Miss Meng, you were quite imposing just now, insisting that I framed her. Is Madam Meng feeling guilty now?"

Pei Siyan remained unmoved and said coldly, "It's not that I insist on investigating this case, but someone has asked me for an explanation, saying that your daughter is a vicious snake who deliberately poisoned the Shen family's daughter. I can't just let this go unpunished, can I?"

"who?"

"General Yunhui, Zhang Chengxian."

A look of surprise flashed across Dou Wenyi's eyes, and she instantly realized that it was Zhang Chengxian who had sent someone to put Wei Yuanzhen in Meng Jingshu's bed.

It's rare to see him suddenly understand!

Anyone who dares to touch his fiancée will naturally have to bear his wrath.

Meng Jingshu is in big trouble this time.

What she could think of, Meng Jingshu could naturally think of as well.

She was already under a lot of stress and was on the verge of a breakdown. Suddenly, everything went black and she fainted.

Madam Meng was so ashamed she wanted to disappear. "Your Highness, please have mercy! Jing Shu is so anxious and worried, I'm really concerned for her safety..."

Dou Wenyi spoke up at the opportune moment, "Your Highness, today is Lord Du's birthday."

Madam Luo suppressed her anger, showing no sign of it on her face. "Yes, Your Highness, let's discuss these minor details another day."

Pei Siyan looked thoughtfully at Shen Yanzhou, "Shen Qing, what do you think?"

Shen Yanzhou glanced at Meng Jingshu, who had fainted on the ground, and thought to himself, "There's always a reason why someone is pitiful."

He said coldly, "My sister is fine. Let's just drop this matter."

If this matter of love and romance is investigated further, it will inevitably implicate Shen Yanzhou.

All parties involved will be embarrassed, and their reputations will be damaged.

Meng Jingshu acted so despicably for her own selfish desires, truly losing more than she gained; her life is ruined.

Pei Siyan nodded slightly. "Alright, let's leave it at that. I originally wanted to uphold justice for you, but since it involves three or four important officials, I really couldn't show favoritism to anyone. If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. For the sake of Prime Minister Meng, I will personally persuade General Yunhui not to take it to heart."

"But Miss Meng's actions will inevitably bring trouble to the Meng family sooner or later. I hope you will discipline Miss Meng properly in the future."

"Don't do something so absurd again."