Fan Baoyun panicked and quickly said to the Zhu family, "Mother, Ping-ge, my parents and brother have been framed. Don't be fooled by her! I gave birth to two sons for our Zhu family."
"Framed? Ha! Do you think the county magistrate is a pushover? Now that we have witnesses and evidence, he'll be able to find out everything in a few days. Your parents and brother will be in jail for at least a year and a half, maybe even longer."
“Your mistress comes from a wealthy and powerful family, so the county magistrate will definitely listen to you.”
"So you're saying the county magistrate accepted bribes? You're not only insulting me, but also an official of the imperial court. Don't worry, I'll tell the county magistrate exactly what you said."
Upon hearing this, Fan Baoyun realized she had misspoke. With the entire Fan family of three imprisoned, her words had offended the county magistrate. What chance did the imprisoned Fan family have of a good end?
Fan Baoyun felt a bit scared afterward.
The Zhu family was also frightened; how could ordinary people like them afford to offend the county magistrate?
"You idiot, if you can't speak properly, then shut up!" Zhu Changping slapped her angrily.
"You wicked devil! Are you only satisfied when you've brought ruin to the Zhu family?" Zhu's mother said coldly.
"Uncle, let's go back."
Xia Chunmei had no interest in watching them argue; Fan Baoyun was definitely going to be divorced, and she had achieved her goal.
In this era, when a woman is divorced and severs ties with her family, her life is unlikely to be good afterward. This can be considered as giving the original owner an explanation.
"Don't go, Xia Chunmei, don't go..."
Xia Chunmei ignored her completely.
The atmosphere at the Du family's place wasn't good either.
Back home, Du Jinghua flew into a rage at Du Bin, personally striking him more than a dozen times with a stick. Du Bin, whose injuries had not yet healed, suffered even more and coughed up blood.
Butler Du, feeling somewhat reluctant, advised, "Master, if this continues, it might not be good for the Second Young Master. Moreover, at this critical juncture, Lord He might still question the Second Young Master."
Du Jinghua then stopped.
"I told you long ago that he did it! Now the truth is out!" Madam Du said sternly.
Du Bin sided with Xia Chunmei. The Du family believed that Du Bin was the one who stole the letter, forged the picture, spread rumors, and framed Fan Baowen and Du Lanlan. They also concluded that the real letter in Xia Chunmei's possession was handed over by Du Bin.
"Du Bin, what good will it do you to ruin the reputation of our Du family? Don't forget you're a member of the Du family! Lanlan is your sister, whose blood is thicker than water! How could you do this to her?" Du Jinghua questioned sternly.
“Sister, the Du family, huh.” Du Bin smiled bitterly. “If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have forgotten. So you did know my surname was Du. I thought I was the son of one of your enemies.”
"If you don't want to be my son, Du Jinghua, then get out of the Du family!" Du Jinghua roared. "Our Du family doesn't have someone like you who betrays us!"
"It's one thing if you hate me and resent me, but you're ruining your sister and the Du family."
Du Bin wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and laughed, "If I were you, I would hurry up and deal with Xia Xiumei's family. You know, Butler Du spent a lot of money to bribe Xia Xiumei and her brother."
The Fan family is definitely doomed this time, so we need to be careful that they don't drag the Du family down with them.
Back then, Steward Du spent money to bribe Xia Donglai and his sister for Du Lanlan's sake. If Fan Baowen were to bring this up during court, the fact that Du Lanlan and Fan Baowen had a illicit affair would also be exposed.
Upon hearing this, Du Jinghua dared not delay and immediately instructed Steward Du to find Xia Donglai and Xia Xiumei and make sure to settle things with them.
And as for Fan Baowen, they must be made to shoulder all the blame!
As for Du Bin, Madam Du will absolutely not let him go!
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