Chapter 356 Sympathy
"Zihuan, tell me about your experiences in Jinzhou these past few years. Don't hesitate to tell me. I will send people to Jinzhou to investigate the truth. If anyone dares to bully others, I will make sure they are punished."
Shen Zhao’s words made the Chu family’s hearts tighten suddenly.
Why do they feel that Chu Mu is surprisingly nice to Yu Zihuan?
But they are not afraid. Under their unremitting smear campaign, Yu Zihuan has already become a cancer in Jinzhou's eyes.
Yu Zihuan looked at the Chu family members who didn't care.
Take a deep breath.
"Brother, Zihuan didn't steal the paper from my classmate. The paper was the money Zihuan used to pay for copying books for the bookstore."
As soon as Yu Zihuan said this, Chu Tanhua immediately refuted:
"Yu Zihuan, that's what you said at the beginning. The teacher sent someone to ask the owner of that bookstore, and he clearly stated that he didn't hire you to copy books, and he wouldn't use paper as payment. You're lying."
Yu Zihuan gave a bitter laugh, "Back then, the shopkeeper owed me money. After I was framed, of course he took the opportunity to frame me."
Chu Bangyan sneered, "Yu Zihuan, don't make yourself sound so pathetic, as if everyone is bullying you."
After saying that, he turned to look at Chen Zhao, "Cousin, that bookstore is the largest in Jinzhou City. How could they owe money to a copyist? It was clearly Yu Zihuan who stole the things and was caught, but he refused to admit it and even framed the owner and the bookstore owner. He is so vicious."
"I didn't." Yu Zihuan said.
Chu Tanhua's eyes flashed with mockery, "Then do you have evidence to prove that what you said is true?"
At the time, Yu Zihuan had no evidence to prove the truth of what he said, so the teacher punished him by making him kneel at the gate of the academy and accept the ridicule of everyone.
He can't produce any evidence now, Chu Tanhua thought firmly.
"I have evidence that proves I was wronged." Yu Zihuan said, looking directly at Chu Tanhua.
The reason why he didn't produce evidence at the beginning was because he knew that these people had colluded to frame him and destroy his reputation.
Even if he produced evidence, he could not prove his innocence.
They might even turn the tables on you.
A hint of panic flashed across Chu Tanhua's eyes.
He couldn't have any evidence.
What evidence could he have? The paper used to frame Yu Zihuan was unique to that bookstore.
With all of their testimonies plus the testimony of the bookstore owner, it was impossible for Yu Zihuan to turn things around.
He had long been nailed to the thief's pillar of shame.
"Where is the evidence, Zihuan? Do you need my help getting it for you?"
Shen Zhao believed Yu Zihuan, and the evidence he mentioned must be true.
Yu Zihuan cupped his hands and said to Chen Zhao in gratitude:
"The evidence is in the package I brought with me. Please send someone to the guest house to get Zihuan's package."
Yu Zihuan's overly calm demeanor made the old patriarch and Chu Zhuangyuan feel a little uneasy.
The incident was done perfectly back then, and Yu Zihuan was a young boy who knew nothing, so it was impossible for him to leave any evidence.
"Someone, go to the guest house and get Master Zihuan's package."
At this time, the old butler's report sounded.
"General, Lord Ji is here to invite Prince Zihuan to a poetry gathering."
"Please come in, Master Ji." As soon as Shen Zhao finished speaking, Ji Yuan's heroic voice rang out.
"Then I'll come in. Is Zihuan here?"
As he spoke, the man walked in.
When Ji Yuan saw the Chu clan members, he first frowned, then apologized to Chen Zhao:
"I hope Your Highness will forgive me for disturbing your guests."
"No problem." Ji Yuan arrived at the right time, just in time to see the ugly faces of these people from the Chu clan.
While clearing Yu Zihuan's name, Ji Yuan will feel more sorry for and value Yu Zihuan as a student when he learns about his past experiences.
"Zihuan hasn't reported to His Majesty yet, right? I originally took Zihuan to the poetry gathering, but a servant came to report that something happened at home, so I sent Zihuan back.
I was halfway there and had not yet reached your house when my wife sent someone to inform me that there was nothing going on at your house and asked me to spend some time with my first student.
So, I'm here to bother you again, to pick up Zihuan and continue the appointment."
The lady was very grateful for everything General Chu had done for them. If it weren't for General Chu, he and his wife would still be kept in the dark, and their own flesh and blood would suffer in the second son's family.
This time, the servants in the mansion came to report that the old lady had suddenly fallen ill because she wanted the couple to spare the second wife.
But if he spared the second wife, who would spare him, his wife, and their little daughter?
"Zihuan, are you free now? Come with me to the poetry gathering."
Yu Zihuan apologized to Master Ji, "I am currently busy with important matters and cannot go with you, Master. Please forgive me."
"What's going on?" Ji Yuan noticed the strange atmosphere in the room, and Zihuan's face showed a hint of bitterness.
What happened?
Before Zihuan could answer, Chu Tanhua's eyes sparkled and he spoke first:
"Student Chu Tanhua greets His Excellency."
Ji Yuan's brows showed displeasure, but he did not show it. After all, this man claimed to be surnamed Chu, so he should be a relative of Prince Zhong.
"Well, thank you." Ji Yuan responded in a distant manner.
He has been in officialdom for decades and has long developed a pair of sharp eyes.
This ambitious guy named Chu Tanhua has his desires written all over his face, so he is not to be trusted.
Chu Tanhua was completely absorbed in the fact that even Yu Zihuan could worship this gentleman as his teacher, so why couldn't he, Chu Tanhua?
He completely failed to notice the alienation in Ji Yuan's tone and the displeasure in his eyes.
I said to myself, "I saw you asking what happened to Yu Zihuan, so why not let me tell you.
After all, Yu Zihuan has a bad character and never tells the truth..."
Hearing this, Shen Zhao clearly saw that the displeasure in Ji Yuan's eyes turned into disgust.
However, Chu Tanhua, who was determined to discredit Yu Zihuan and elevate himself, did not see it.
He continued, "Yu Zihuan was a classmate of mine in Jinzhou..."
Chu Tanhua repeated the words that slandered Yu Zihuan in a passionate and emotional voice.
They even exaggerated how Yu Zihuan had behaved for a prostitute...
The more Ji Yuan listened, the tighter his brows furrowed.
"Zihuan, do you have anything to say?"
Ji Yuan obviously didn't believe what Chu Tanhua said.
From the first moment he saw Yu Zihuan, he knew that he was a good boy.
What's more, he is Prince Zhong's cousin and looks so much like Prince Zhong when he was young.
How could it be this Chu...Tanhua, the scumbag with bad deeds, bad behavior, and who gets drunk in brothels?
"Sir, do you believe me that the student didn't do those things?"
He has endured too much distrust.
No matter how he defends himself or proves his innocence, those people will still look at him as a sinner.
So much so that later, when he was wronged again, he no longer spoke a word to defend himself.
Because he knew that those people were trying to take advantage of his misfortune and wanted to send him to hell.
Even if they knew all the truth, even if they knew he was wrongly accused, they would still say he was guilty.
Will my husband and cousin believe me now?
I think so.
After all, only his master and cousin gave him the opportunity to explain and prove his innocence when he was framed.
Chen Zhao looked at the red corners of Yu Zihuan's eyes.
Listening to his inner desire and grievances, my nose felt a little sour.
Once upon a time, she was just like Yu Zihuan.
Even though she clearly did not do something, those people would find ways to pin the blame on her.
She had no way to defend herself and no one believed her.
She understands this feeling.
"Xin, the student I, Ji Yuan, likes is definitely not that kind of person."
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