Qian Yumei was so angry that her face was distorted. This damn old bitch actually refused to fall for her trick. If she really reported it to the police, she would be doomed no matter what they found out.
No, she couldn't find out. All the people who were there were sent away by her. Many of them died. There was no witness, so no one could find out about it.
Even if I report it to the police, if the Duke knows about it, he will definitely be extremely disappointed with the old bitch. Why should we make such a good family matter known to everyone?
"Sister! It happened too long ago, I'm afraid we won't know where to start even if we want to investigate." Qian Yumei looked at Qian Yufeng provocatively.
The latter still had a calm expression and said in a calm tone: "Whether we can find out or not, if we report it to the authorities, it will be Jingzhao Prefecture's business. You don't need to worry about it."
"That's right. You've already reported the case to the police. Are you still worried that you won't be able to find out the truth? You're overthinking."
"Don't worry! The current Lord of Jingzhao Prefecture is very good at handling cases. No matter what the case is, there is nothing he can't solve in his hands."
"That's right. Lord Wang is a good official who does his job conscientiously. As long as there is a clue, he will find a way to find the truth."
Qian Yumei was horrified when she heard this. Was Wang Mingkui, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, really that powerful? She went over the events of the past carefully in her mind and felt that it was very safe and there were no mistakes or omissions.
She let out a sigh of relief. No matter how powerful the prefect of Jingzhao was, she could guarantee that the truth of that year would not be discovered.
There is no evidence for the crime. Where can Lord Wang investigate? Go to hell?
The prince sent someone to report to the authorities, and the people from Jingzhao Prefecture arrived quickly. Lu Ailan was the victim, so she told them everything that happened back then and today.
The people of Jingzhao Prefecture took note of the incident and later interrogated the owner and employees of the gold shop. None of them dared to continue lying and said that no gold bracelet was lost from the shop.
Qian Yumei's face changed drastically, and she pretended to be calm. The officer in charge of the case looked at her with contempt: "What does the wife of Duke Cheng have to say about today's incident?
After investigation, it was not found that the old lady took the gold bracelet from the gold shop. How did you know that she took it?"
Qian Yumei winked at the nanny beside her, who then bent down to explain, "It was my old slave's eyes that made a mistake, it has nothing to do with our Madam.
This old servant vaguely saw this lady taking away the gold bracelet from our gold shop. I reported it to her and said it was all my fault for misleading her.
I shouldn't have complained to the Madam. I am willing to bear all the punishments and I beg the official not to embarrass our Madam."
"Hahaha! This old lady is really bold. She is blatantly deceiving her master? Is the Duke's wife a fool? Was she instigated by just a few words?"
"Perhaps, nine out of ten times, I will believe what my confidants say."
"Don't you use your brain? You just listen to the nonsense of the people around you? In the end, it's still the wife of Duke Cheng who has no brains."
Qian·Brainless·Yumei was about to explode with anger after listening to everyone's comments. But she didn't dare to say anything more, fearing that the more she talked, the worse it would be, so she could only hold it in.
On the other hand, Lu Ailan remained steady and motionless.
I just hate the composure she has acquired since she was a child. No matter what happens, she is always calm in front of me and cannot get angry at all.
That year, she deliberately let Qian Yufeng see her and Ji Fenglin together. It was one afternoon and Qian Yufeng was taking a nap.
Ji Fenglin was reading in the study. She brought him a cup of tea with something added and coaxed him to drink it.
Then they just...
She deliberately made a loud noise to let Qian Yufeng know, but was afraid that she would not believe it, so she asked someone to invite her to the study.
"Sister! I don't know what happened to my brother-in-law. I saw her reading in the study, so I kindly sent her a cup of tea. I didn't expect him to pull me... What should I do in the future?"
I remember clearly that Qian Yufeng was just like today, she just glanced at her indifferently and said indifferently: "If you are willing to be a concubine, the prince will be happy."
Huh! What do you mean she is willing to be a concubine? She was aiming for the position of Lady of Chengguo. Later, she planned everything and successfully got what she wanted, but Ji Fenglin never looked at her straight again.
She planned to get pregnant with two sons, and no one would believe it if she told others about it.
It was true that she was in charge of the household affairs in the mansion. Ji Fenglin had concubines on the left and right, and many illegitimate sons and daughters. In addition, she was not good at management, so she could barely maintain the superficial glory.
When they were young, every time Ji Fenglin took a concubine, she would go to him and make a scene. He would always throw only one sentence at her: "You have become the wife of a duke as you wished, what else are you not satisfied with?"
That look, that tone, were as sarcastic as they could be. She knew very well that Ji Fenglin hated herself for scheming against him.
But he didn't think about it. If the position of the Duke's wife hadn't attracted her, how could the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Haixin be willing to become a concubine?
If Qian Yufeng can be the wife of the Duke, why can't she?
She must live a better and more comfortable life than Qian Yufeng. The legitimate daughter of Haixin Marquis's Mansion can only be her, Qian Yumei.
After the officers finished their questioning, they felt that Lu Ailan had been treated unfairly, and they ruled on the spot: "The Duke's wife acted inappropriately and brought shame to this lady, so she should apologize."
Qian Yumei was unhappy in her heart. Seeing the half-smile on the prince's face, she felt aggrieved and did not dare to cause trouble again.
If the prince said anything to Ji Fenglin, his future days would definitely be difficult.
She smiled falsely and bowed to Lu Ailan: "Sister! It was my fault, please forgive me!"
"It's okay!" Lu Ailan held Chu Xiaoxiao in her arms, without even looking at the hypocritical Qian Yumei, "Go back! Tell Ji Fenglin that I want a divorce."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people nearby all showed shocked expressions.
"Divorce? Isn't this lady going to return to the Duke Cheng's Mansion to enjoy wealth and splendor?"
"What do you mean by wealth and glory? You think too much. This lady was almost burned to death. How can she be rich and glorious? I think her idea is good. Let's get a divorce! Anyway, she hasn't been in the mansion for many years. If she goes back, she might be harmed again."
"I think so too. Besides, she has been away from home for so many years, and the Chengguo Mansion is definitely not willing to take her back. Divorce is the best solution."
"It's a pity that you are already old. Even if the divorce is successful, what will it matter?"
Lu Ailan glanced at everyone and replied with a faint smile: "You can get your dowry back."
"What? You want to take back your dowry?" Qian Yumei screamed, but then felt embarrassed.
"Why can't I take back my dowry?" Lu Ailan looked at Qian Yumei indifferently, "Isn't it enough to borrow the Chengguo Mansion for so many years? Does Ji Fenglin want to swallow up my dowry?"
Naituanzi shook his head slightly and pointed at Qian Yumei: "It's her. She wants to."
Qian Yumei: “…”
How do you know?
Li Sizu: “…”
Sister Xiaoxiao has sharp eyes, and no dirty thoughts can escape her eyesight.
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