Chapter 150 Premeditated One after

another, the others left, and finally only Pei Shaorong and Chen Jinzhu were left. They came with Madam Pei, and Lord Pei was not among them.

Anyway, everyone in the capital knew everything about the Pei family, and many people secretly sighed that Master Pei's reputation was ruined by his own son.

It's not that Master Pei didn't care or deliberately indulged, but Madam Pei was a troublemaker. Whenever there was a dispute, she would make a fuss like a spoiled woman. Master Pei considered himself a man and a scholar, and now he was in a high position. How could he argue with a woman like a gossipy woman in the deep alley?

Over time, the Pei family became what it is now.

Xu's mother was very sympathetic to Madam Pei, but although their daughters were good friends, they didn't interact much. In addition, because of Pei's status as a tutor, Xu's mother also had some concerns, so she couldn't say anything to comfort Madam Pei.

Madam Pei usually didn't have many social events, and she was too lazy to do so under the name of Madam Pei. In addition, she noticed that her niece seemed to be in a much better mood after coming to the Duke Cheng's Mansion, so she decided to stay a little longer.

This gave Xu Muhua an opportunity.

In Fenghua Garden, in the house, Xu Muhua drove out everyone who had nothing to do with it, and asked Wu'er and Shi Liu to stand at the door on the left and right like gatekeepers to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

"Jinzhu, there is something I want to ask you, but don't be offended, I don't mean any harm, really!"

The smile on Chen Jinzhu's face slowly fell, and she had already guessed what she wanted to ask.

Although it happened more than two months ago, she will never forget what happened that day for the rest of her life.

Arong also told her about this matter, saying that she had mentioned her matter to Miss Xu, and Miss Xu didn't mind at all. That's why she followed Arong to pay New Year's greetings today.

"You, you ask, it's okay!"

But it's not right, she just mentioned her cousin's matter to Mu Hua that day, and she didn't even know the details of the process, and Mu Hua certainly didn't know it. Then why does she have such doubts?

Is it just because Jinzhu is her cousin, Mu Hua loves her and believes that there is something fishy about this matter?

For a moment, Pei Shaorong looked at Xu Muhua with both emotion and helplessness.

Pei Shaorong reacted quickly and asked anxiously: "Mu Hua, do you suspect that there is something fishy about this matter?"

"This is how cunning and insidious they are! Think about it, isn't it that in this way, no one, whether it is you or your family, or even outsiders, will suspect them, and even sympathize with them after this incident? Is it that your Liu Lang broke off the engagement, and even got everyone's understanding and approval, and felt sorry for him? You were waiting for the marriage wholeheartedly, but your fiancée..."

She reached out and patted Chen Jinzhu's shoulder hard, with a serious expression, "Believe me, things are not that simple! This must have been done intentionally by someone, with the intention of... "The purpose is to destroy your reputation! Why destroy your reputation? Because only when your reputation is ruined, they can break off the engagement with a clear conscience and without being cursed!"

Chen Jinzhu said slowly: "The reason why I went to the Yue Lao Temple to burn incense is actually...actually, my aunt mentioned it when she came to talk to my mother about marriage, saying that the Yue Lao Temple is very effective, and asked me if I wanted to burn incense, and said she wanted to go with me."

But after she finished speaking, she frowned again, as if she remembered something, and there was some uncertainty in her eyes.

Pei Shaorong was secretly a little surprised, and didn't understand why Mu Hua suddenly wanted to ask her cousin about that matter. Mu Hua didn't seem like the kind of person who would poke scars!

Xu Muhua just wanted to laugh about this.

Xu Muhua noticed it and asked, "Did you remember something? It doesn't matter, just tell me whatever you think of."

Chen Jinzhu and Pei Shaorong were stunned for a moment.

"Can you tell me in detail what happened that day, and whether there was anything special or strange around you before this happened? Did your fiancé do anything strange?"

Xu Muhua didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.

"But on the day of departure, we were almost at the city gate when my aunt and I got off the carriage to buy incense candles for burning incense, but she was bumped by someone and sprained her ankle. She couldn't walk at all. So we had to go back. I thought that since we were already at the city gate and I was with the maids and servants, it should be fine, so I went to the Yue Lao Temple by myself."

Chen Jinzhu explained subconsciously: "My aunt said that because Liu Lang and I are getting married soon, it is a lifelong event. Since we are going to the Yue Lao Temple to burn incense and pray for Yue Lao's blessing, we should do it ourselves, so as to show our sincerity."

She was very happy that Mu Hua did not look down on her cousin because of that incident, so she didn't think of anything else!

Chen Jinzhu couldn't help but feel a surge of hope in her heart, but soon this little fire of hope was extinguished.

"As for your question about whether there is anything special..."

She thought about it carefully and shook her head, "No, it's the same as usual, nothing special or strange. Liu Lang..."

Speaking of her childhood sweetheart, she became sad, "There is nothing strange about him..."

Xu Muhua clapped her hands excitedly, "That's right! How could there be such a coincidence in this world? She was about to leave the city gate, but she sprained her ankle? Also, with maids and old women around her, why didn't she tell the servants to buy candles, but had to go down by herself?"

There are so many conspiracies! And even if it is a conspiracy, the things she has experienced cannot be changed, and her reputation cannot be saved.

When Chen Jinzhu thought of the pointing and gossip she suffered in her hometown, she couldn't help but tears up. She lowered her head quickly, took the handkerchief and wiped her eyes gently, and whispered what happened that day.

"But, but why do you want to cancel the engagement? Liu Lang and I have known each other since we were young. We are childhood sweethearts. My uncle and aunt like me very much and are very satisfied with me. When the elders of both sides discussed the marriage

, they did not show any dissatisfaction!" She spread her hands and shrugged and said, "Look, in this way, they have taken all the advantages. All the misfortunes, all the accusations, and dirty words will only be borne by you and your Li family. They have no losses at all, and even if they are going to hold a wedding in the next year, your Liu Lang will immediately marry another girl, and no one will scold their family for being unkind and ungrateful."

Every word Xu Muhua said hit Chen Jinzhu's heart, making her think of what happened recently. The more she thought about it, the colder she felt. She couldn't find any words to refute it.

Yes, if they really wanted to get married, and really liked and were satisfied with her, why would they behave like this afterwards?