"Xiangling has been arrested by the government officials! The old woman in the kitchen testified that she poisoned the food at Jinyoufang's house!"
"The poisoned children have been sent to the clinic. That old woman is still making baseless accusations at the government office, saying that Jin Youfang adopted those children to do hard labor so that they could be sent to the brothel Qingqinlou to earn money for the Jin family when they grow up!"
"That old woman also said that the young lady set up Jin Youfang to gain fame for the Jin family and the Seventh Prince, disregarding the lives of the children. With the Seventh Prince backing her up, they dared not say anything."
"The people outside, having been instigated by that old woman, have surrounded Jin Youfang, demanding that Xiangling pay with her life! They also want the eldest young lady and the seventh prince to give an explanation, or they will write a petition to the people and submit it to His Majesty..."
Baochai was furious.
Even though Daiyu tried to stop him, he blurted everything out like beans spilling from a bamboo tube. Daiyu was so anxious that she stamped her feet. How could he possibly say all of this?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jiaojiao's expression changed instantly, and her eyes flashed with anger.
Luo Shier was even more agitated. He jumped up in anger, his face filled with indignation. "What nonsense is that old woman spouting? What 'winning people's hearts'? It's utter... utter nonsense!"
"That old woman must have been bribed."
The little crybaby pondered for a moment, then hit the nail on the head.
Jiang Jiaojiao nodded in agreement, "Not only that, there must be some people among the onlookers trying to sow discord and smear me and the Jin family, and... the Seventh Prince."
Thinking of the snakes in the hot spring today, I wonder if they were after her or him.
Or perhaps they're plotting to kill two birds with one stone?
Who could it be?
Jiang Xue? No! She's currently under house arrest in the Buddhist temple and can barely take care of herself, how could she have made such meticulous arrangements?
Those are... several princes.
The Second Prince has been under a lot of pressure from the Empress these days. Not only does he have to attend Mr. Li's classes, but he also has studies arranged by the Grand Tutor when he returns to the palace. He doesn't even have time to come to the Red Mansion for hot pot.
However, it cannot be ruled out that if he is pushed too far, he might vent his anger on her and the Seventh Prince.
The Third Prince...
I heard that the Imperial Concubine was afraid that the Third Prince might do something foolish because of Jiang Xue, so she has already sent him far away to the military camp.
The eldest prince and the fourth prince died young.
The sixth prince was born under an ominous sign; he was sent to Huangjue Temple immediately after birth and never stepped outside.
The eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh princes never grew up.
The twelfth and thirteenth princes were still just little kids.
The most likely candidate is the Fifth Prince. Because of the little crybaby, they have completely broken ties with the Fifth Prince, plus Jiang Xue, who hates Jiang Jiaojiao to the core.
Of course... we cannot rule out the actions of Jiang Xue's fanatical followers.
People like Young Master Kou wield considerable power...
After doing some quick calculations, Jiang Jiaojiao became even more annoyed. These people, couldn't they ever let her have a moment's peace?
"Go to the government office and stop them. You must not let them torture Xiangling to extract a confession."
Jiang Jiaojiao said to the little crybaby.
Even though the little crybaby is a county princess, the local government will still give her some face.
He then pulled back the agitated and jumping-up Little Twelve, saying, "Go and inform the Master and Brother Li, and tell them not to act impulsively and fall into someone else's trap."
With Mr. Li in charge, Xiao Shier and Brother Li were able to stay calm. She was worried that if Brother Li found out that Xiangling was in trouble, he would do anything to snatch her away.
perhaps……
The person behind the scenes chose Xiangling, partly to drag Mr. Li and Brother Li into the mess.
That's killing several birds with one stone!
"I'm going to the clinic to save someone."
Jiang Jiaojiao pondered for a moment. This matter was definitely not simple. The most urgent thing was to save the person first.
"good!"
The little crybaby and the little twelfth child responded in unison.
Baochai and Daiyu asked anxiously, "What about us? Is there anything we can do?"
"some."
Jiang Jiaojiao smiled coldly. Since the other party wanted to use people's hearts and rumors to deal with her, then let him see who is in charge of the rumors in this capital city now!
Do you really think the Dream of the Red Chamber is just a restaurant?
Is the Jin family still the same business owners who are caught up in public opinion and dare not speak out against it?
"I want you all..."
Jiang Jiaojiao leaned close to Baochai's ear and whispered her instructions. Baochai nodded repeatedly, her eyes lighting up with hope. "Don't worry, Miss, we will definitely do a good job!"
After saying that, the group split up and went their separate ways.
When Jiang Jiaojiao arrived at the clinic under the protection of the guards from the Red Mansion, she found that the area was already surrounded by layers upon layers of people.
"Debts must be repaid, and murderers must pay with their lives. That maid dared to poison someone; she should pay with her life!"
"A mere maidservant is just following orders! Whoever gave the order will pay with their life!"
"These children are so pitiful. The Jin family is incredibly wealthy, yet they are so heartless, using children to enhance their own reputations and then killing them to cover it up. It's so cruel!"
"I heard that the Jin Youfang was set up on the orders of that Miss Jiang. She should pay with her life. She is the future Seventh Prince's consort, so the Seventh Prince cannot escape responsibility either."
"We heard that His Majesty has entrusted the Seventh Prince with the arrangements for the palace examination in half a month. With such a morally corrupt princess consort, we scholars are not satisfied!"
Jiang Jiaojiao reached out and gently lifted a corner of the car window, scanning the faces of the troublemakers one by one.
They stood in the crowd, stirring up emotions and trying to incite the people's anger towards the Jin family, her, and even the Seventh Prince.
Jiang Jiaojiao whispered to the manager of the Red Mansion who insisted on coming along, "Keep an eye on these troublemakers."
The manager of the Red Mansion nodded repeatedly and quickly gave the order, preparing to persuade Jiang Jiaojiao to leave again.
A soft laugh.
Jiang Jiaojiao lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out. "My marriage was personally bestowed by His Majesty. Are you trying to drag His Majesty out as well to admit guilt?"
The crowd fell silent.
This immediately caused a stir.
Those who had stirred up trouble exchanged glances and shouted, "His Majesty was deceived by you! How could he have known you were so ruthless! A life for a life! The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people!"
"Yes! A life for a life! A life for a life!"
"Pay with your life! Pay with your life!"
The crowd instantly erupted in anger. The guards tightly protected Jiang Jiaojiao, while the manager of the Red Pavilion, trembling with fear, wiped his sweat and pleaded in a low voice, "My young lady, it's too dangerous here. Let's go back first. I've already sent someone to inform the master..."
Jiang Jiaojiao waved her hand, interrupting him, and questioned the crowd, "A life for a life? Is the person dead?"
"Even the doctor on duty said there's no hope. What's the difference between him being alive and just having a breath left?"
"You ruthless..."
"Of course there are differences."
Jiang Jiaojiao leaped down from the carriage, her eyes cold as she looked at the people before her, a disdainful sneer playing on her lips: "I'll talk about paying for murder with my life after I rescue the person!"
After saying that, she walked straight into the clinic without looking back, leaving a group of people looking at each other in bewilderment.
The troublemakers were intimidated by her imposing presence and momentarily forgot to stop her.
"I refuse to believe that if even the resident doctor can't do anything, how can a rich young lady like her possibly save the person?"
"Don't be ridiculous! Is she going to kill someone to cover her up?"
"You vicious woman! Hand over the child!"
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