“It looks familiar too; I think I’ve seen someone take it out many times,” another servant said.
"Who is it?" Master Jiang asked in a deep voice.
"It seems to be Wang Shu's handkerchief. His wife embroidered the character 'tree' on it. Because it was used so often, the character 'tree' was worn and almost unrecognizable."
Everyone present was astonished. Under the Second Miss's pillow was Wang Shu's handkerchief. Wang Shu was just a servant whose behavior seemed crude, yet he had these inexplicable relationships with the Second Miss. What kind of taste did the Second Miss have? She was demeaning herself too much.
The way everyone looked at Jiang Shuxue was full of contempt and disdain.
If what she did before was to fight for the status of the eldest legitimate daughter, and she resorted to any means necessary, such ruthlessness is actually not uncommon in high-ranking families. It's just that she lost.
However, for a noble lady to have an affair with a lowly servant is to lower her own status, demean herself, and be utterly looked down upon by others.
When Jiang Shuxue heard that the handkerchief belonged to Wang Shu, she froze as if struck by lightning. An extremely strange feeling spread throughout her body, with a chill penetrating her internal organs.
Wang Shu must have left the towel with Jiang Shulan, so how did it end up in her room?
Given Wang Shu's greedy nature, he would never cheat her like this for the remaining half of the wealth. He had done many things for her before, always efficiently and without any fuss.
But this time, it seems as if an unseen hand has changed everything.
Jiang Shuxue felt colder and colder, as if a cold wind was blowing through her bones. She couldn't help but hug her shoulders, her eyes filled with fear.
"Injustice! Injustice! I did not have an affair with Wang Shu. He is just a servant. Why would I be interested in him? Someone is framing me."
"Who did this? I'm going to find them and clear my name."
She stared at Jiang Shulan, her eyes bloodshot and radiating an aggressive light that was quite frightening.
"You bitch, was it you? I knew it was you. For so many years, I have been the legitimate eldest daughter of the Jiang family, while you have been living on the streets. You are jealous of me and resentful of me. Even though I have fallen to this state, you still refuse to let me go. You are afraid that one day I will rise up and you want to kill me. Is that right? Is that right?"
Looking at Jiang Shuxue like this, Jiang Shulan was neither angry nor annoyed, but rather felt a little sympathetic.
"Second sister, it seems you need to rest and reflect. Otherwise, you'll be having an affair with a servant and slandering your sisters, bringing shame to Father. How will he see you? What will he think of you?" Jiang Shulan sighed.
Mr. Jiang was so angry that he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
With so many people present, finding such filthy things during the search was incredibly embarrassing for him; he wished he could disappear into the ground.
Mr. Jiang raised his trembling hand and pointed at Jiang Shuxue.
"You shameless wretch! I've wasted my life raising you. I've spoiled you too much, which is why you've become so reckless. Guards, give her a hundred lashes. Make sure she kneels in the Buddhist hall for three hours every day. Once her injuries have healed, repeat the hundred lashes. She's not allowed to leave this Taoist temple unless she dies."
"Wang Shu doesn't need any treatment. If the snake venom isn't enough to kill him, then beat him to death. He's so ignorant, daring to seduce the second young lady of the Jiang family."
“Keep your mouths shut. Anyone who dares to spread these things will not only be killed, but his family members will also be killed.”
Mr. Jiang didn't want to look at Jiang Shuxue again and left in a huff.
Seeing Master Jiang's chilling expression and extreme anger, no one dared to utter a single word.
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