Chapter Sixty-Eight: Yu Shan's Frame-Up, Xu Chuming's Clever Resolution
Three days before the minor exam, the tutor from the West Courtyard came to give a lecture to the students of Lumingxuan. This time, he was not going on a business trip, but was lecturing on policy essays.
Before the class started, Mo Zhen specially had someone send Xu Chumian some pastries made by her family's cook.
Yu Shan smiled enigmatically, "I didn't expect Miss Xu to have so many friends."
Xu Chumian smiled faintly, her eyes fixed on Yu Shan, and said slowly, "I am just a merchant, so I naturally don't mind having many friends."
Yu Shan looked away uncomfortably.
"Oh, by the way, after school, my second uncle... Young Master Qinhua has something for you and wants you to wait for him at Yuqing Hall for a moment."
Yuqing Hall was a place specially prepared by Luming Academy for the teachers to rest.
Xu Chumian frowned slightly.
"I have some questions about that translation. I was originally planning to consult with Young Master Qinhua tomorrow. I wonder if tomorrow would be convenient for you?"
Yu Shan twitched her lips and her eyes flickered slightly: "The teacher is going out tomorrow, so why don't you go today?"
Xu Chumian's eyes deepened slightly. "Of course, there are still two quarters of an hour before we arrive. I'll go back to the carriage to get a cloak first."
Yu Shan laughed and said, "Why don't you just have your maid go and get it?"
Xu Chumian chuckled: "Young Master Yu probably doesn't understand matters of a young lady."
Xiao Tao, unaware of what had happened, went out with Xu Chumian.
There were spare dresses on the carriage.
Xu Chumian took off her clothes. "Put mine on."
Xiao Tao was taken aback: "Miss, this..."
Xu Chumian: "Let's change first, something's probably going to happen to us later."
Seeing Xu Chumian's serious expression, Xiao Tao couldn't help but panic.
Xu Chumian reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll be nearby soon."
Xiao Tao had no choice but to change into a dress and even her hairstyle.
Xu Chumian changed into the spare dress in the car.
Xu Chumian had heard Zhao Lingyao mention that the Yuqing Hall was occasionally visited by teachers. There was a small door nearby, and the rules were not strict; there was only one gatekeeper.
If Yu Shan led her there, then someone must have been waiting.
When Xiao Tao got out of the car, Xu Chumian made her put on the hood of the cloak.
...
Today, the students in the West Campus were practicing archery in the training ground when they heard a series of cries coming from nearby.
"Chen Yu has only been gone a short while, and you, you slut, are already hooking up with another man."
"Xu Chumian, you really have no heart."
"Chen Yu was the young master of the Zhao family. Now that he's gone, you shameless woman have found a new love so quickly. Were you already having an affair with that Xiao guy when Chen Yu was still alive?!"
The students were distracted from class and all strained their ears to listen in that direction.
Today, only Zhao Lingyao's class had their archery lesson. Zhao Lingyao was still struggling with the bow when she suddenly heard Xu Chumian's name.
Zhao Lingyao paused.
Zhao Chenyu died a long time ago...
What is her relationship with Sister Chumian?
Everything around became quiet.
Soon, an unfamiliar female voice came from behind.
Are you sure it's me?
"Of course, how could I forget your face! Who else could it be but you?"
“Your words are baseless; I do not know the person you are talking about.”
"You little hussy, do you think I don't know? You seduced my young master in the outer courtyard! You've made a lot of money out of him, otherwise how could you afford to go to school? My poor young master."
The instructor couldn't control everyone, and they all left the training ground to look towards the Jade Purity Hall.
Zhao Lingyao noticed that the person's figure resembled Xu Chumian somewhat, but she couldn't be sure.
The woman remained silent.
The old woman quickly added, "Xu Chumian, I've served you so well, I'd recognize you even if you turned to ashes!"
The crowd began to discuss it.
I never imagined that Miss Xu would have such a character!
She always acted like a proper lady from a respectable family, but I never imagined she would be so shameless as to have been someone's mistress!
Zhao Lingyao frowned: "My cousin usually stays at home to recuperate and rarely leaves. Don't be fooled by a few words."
"You can know a person's face but not their heart, Miss Zhao. You don't know what this man does outside."
Zhao Lingyao snorted. With Zhao Chenyu's physique, who gets out of breath after just a few steps, what could he possibly do?
Yu Shan was hiding not far away, her expression complicated. Just then, she saw Xing Yang and Shen Lingyin walking hand in hand towards the training ground.
The two arrived near the training ground. Xingyang's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, "That Xu Chumian is very skilled. In a short period of time, she hooked up with Young Master Xiao. The other day, I told Young Master Xiao her true colors, and he was deceived by her. He didn't even believe my words."
Shen Lingyin shook her head, her face showing a gentle and magnanimous expression, "Let's hear what Miss Xu has to say first."
Zhao Lingyao knew that it must have been these two who were behind it.
"You are not allowed to speak recklessly until the facts are clarified."
Zhao Lingyao stared at Shen Lingyin and Xingyang with a warning look.
Xu Chumian is her person, these two shouldn't even think about messing around.
Not far away, the old woman and Xu Chumian were still arguing.
Shen Lingyin led Xingyang closer and called out to the person, "Chumian, let's talk about it after we finish learning."
The person slowly turned around, revealing a slightly round face that, apart from his height, bore no resemblance to Xu Chumian.
This is not Xu Chumian at all!
Shen Lingyin and Xingyang were startled.
Because Xiao Tao usually takes care of Mu Mu in the Xu family's courtyard and rarely comes out with Xu Chu Mian, and because she changed her clothes and jewelry, Shen Lingyin and Xing Yang paused for a moment and didn't recognize her.
Xiao Tao frowned: "This old woman, I am not Xu Chumian at all. You have the wrong person. You even said with certainty that you would recognize me even if I were turned to ashes. Are you being deceived and deliberately blocking me to frame me?"
"Although I am just a servant, I still have my pride and I cannot be slandered by just anyone."
Xingyang's eyes widened, and his face turned pale. "How could it be you?!"
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