Chapter 161 Sun confesses to his crimes and must be severely punished.
Marquis Anping's face stiffened.
Damn it, we were tricked by a little girl!
But his words were still ringing in his ears, and he couldn't go back on his word so soon. Marquis Anping gritted his teeth and glared at Madam Sun.
"What exactly happened? Did you really make the sachet to harm Ke'er?"
With the Marquis of Anping backing her up, Lady Sun was no longer as afraid as before, and her mind cleared from the panic.
The original purpose of the sachet project was to let wild cats smell the scent and scratch Li Nanke.
If Li Nanke were injured by a stray cat, the palace would definitely not choose Li Nanke as a study companion.
Given Song Yi's past contributions, if the princess is to be chosen as a companion, Marquis Anping will certainly have to send someone.
This opportunity naturally fell to Youyou.
Yesterday, Li Nanke gave the sachet to the princess, which almost caused a wild cat to scratch her.
If this matter really comes to light, Li Nanke will also be held responsible.
Song Yi was afraid of repercussions and dared not report it to the authorities.
It's a shame she was so flustered just now that she was so easily frightened by Song Yi and Li Nanke's words that she lost her composure.
Once Sun regained consciousness, she resolutely refused to admit it and cried out that she was innocent.
"I am more wronged than Dou E. This matter really has nothing to do with me. I really don't know why my sister-in-law and Ke'er have wronged me like this."
Marquis Anping frowned and looked at Song Yi.
"You keep saying that Sun harmed Ke'er, but do you have any evidence?"
Song Yi: "She came to my room today to steal a sachet, and the needlework on the sachet is the best evidence!"
Sun looked aggrieved.
"I've already explained that I really didn't steal the sachet; I just wanted to take it back and study it, but my sister-in-law simply doesn't believe me."
I...I feel like I can't explain myself no matter how hard I try, so I beg you, sir, to uphold justice for me."
Marquis Anping stroked his beard, pretending to ponder for a moment.
"Since there is no solid evidence, how can you convict her arbitrarily? Besides, you have already slapped her twice."
We're all family, let's put this behind us and never mention it again.
Song Yi was so angry that she trembled all over.
"Ke'er almost lost her life, how can two slaps make up for it? Is this what you mean by 'we all feel the same way'?"
A dark glint flashed in Anping Hou's eyes. Remembering what Li Nanke had just said, he forced himself to lower his voice.
“I know Ke’er was wronged yesterday, and I feel sorry for her. Grandfather is giving Ke’er some delicious food and fun things as compensation.”
Besides, you both have conflicting accounts of this matter, and you don't have any solid evidence. You can't expect me to just believe your side of the story, can you?
"Alright, that's settled then. It's getting late, everyone can go home!"
Marquis Anping made the final decision with a wave of his hand.
"no!"
"I disagree!"
Song Yi and Li Nanke blurted out almost simultaneously.
Marquis Anping's face darkened.
"I've already said I want compensation, and you don't have any solid evidence. What more do you want?"
Li Nanke looked up at Marquis Anping, his clear eyes showing a hint of coldness.
"Then report it to the authorities. The Bianjing prefectural government will be able to find the evidence very quickly!"
Sun's eyes widened.
"Are you crazy? The sachet was given to the princess by Li Nanke. If you report this to the authorities, you will all be implicated."
If the Empress knew it was you who sent the sachet, she might even erase your merit in saving the princess!
Song Yi's face turned pale.
It was precisely because of this concern that she and Li Mu set up this scheme with Ke'er; otherwise, they would have reported it to the authorities long ago.
Li Nanke pursed her lips slightly, and a sharp glint appeared in her round eyes, completely different from her usual cute demeanor.
"His Majesty and the Empress are wise and will not be fooled by such a petty trick. Moreover, the Bianjing Prefectural Guard is an expert in investigating cases."
Within two days, the truth of this case will surely be revealed.
Sun was taken aback by Li Nanke's decisiveness at such a young age and panicked for a moment.
He subconsciously looked at Marquis Anping, "Eunuch, if this matter gets out of hand, His Majesty might implicate the entire Marquis's mansion in his anger."
Marquis Anping was also worried about this and said angrily, "Nonsense! This is just a family matter. Don't take it to the government."
“This matter involves the princess, so it's no longer a family matter!”
"How dare you! You even disobey your grandfather's words?"
"I can listen to what my grandfather says if it makes sense, but why should I listen to it if it doesn't?"
"You brat..."
Marquis Anping was furious and raised his hand to slap him.
Li Nanke was so frightened that she quickly backed away, but the slap did not land on her face.
Li Mu strode in and grabbed the Marquis of Anping's hand.
"Ke'er was wronged yesterday. Father, please talk to her calmly and don't frighten her."
Marquis Anping broke free from Li Mu's grasp, his anger barely contained.
"You brat, do you know what she said? So disobedient at such a young age, am I not allowed to teach her a lesson?"
"I heard that. It's just reporting it to the authorities, right? I support Ke'er's decision!"
Song Yi was taken aback, "Husband!"
Li Mu nodded to her, indicating that she shouldn't be afraid.
"I have already sent someone to invite Lord Wei of Bianjing Prefecture. Although the yamen has closed, since it is a matter of life and death and is issued by the Marquis's residence, Lord Wei will surely come."
Lord Wei always has a knack for handling cases. My sister-in-law keeps insisting she's innocent, so let's go to the yamen and explain ourselves to Lord Wei!"
"You...you're a complete scoundrel!"
Marquis Anping's expression changed drastically.
Sun also panicked.
Lord Wei of Bianjing Prefecture is always skilled at handling cases. Just look at the case of Song Yi demanding a dowry; it happened many years ago, yet Lord Wei managed to uncover it.
The woman who was with Song Yi was beaten to death by Lord Wei.
If she really falls into Lord Wei's hands...
Sun felt a chill run down her spine at the thought and knelt down with a thud.
"Father-in-law, save me!"
Marquis Anping's eyes widened.
"Did you really make the sachet? Why would you harm Ke'er?"
Madam Sun dared not hide the truth any longer and cried as she said, "Daughter-in-law... I heard that His Majesty wanted to select someone from the Marquis's residence to be the princess's study companion, and I was blinded by greed."
But the daughter-in-law swore she never intended to kill Ke'er; she only wanted Ke'er to get scratched by the cat a few times and recover at home for a while.
Li Mu was so angry he laughed.
"You just want her to get scratched by the cat a few times? Doesn't it hurt? What if the cat has some kind of disease and Ke'er gets infected?"
My sister-in-law said it so casually, "How about I let Youyou get scratched by the cat a few times?"
Sun dared not respond to Li Mu's words and could only continue to weep.
"Ke'er and the princess don't get along. Her daughter-in-law is worried that if she becomes the princess's companion, she will often anger the princess and bring trouble to the Marquis's mansion."
Youyou is gentle and obedient; she would never anger the princess. My daughter-in-law is doing all this not for herself, but for the sake of our Marquis's mansion."
"Please, father-in-law, for the sake of Zhenxuan and Youyou, forgive your daughter-in-law this time. Zhenxuan is your only grandson, and he is only seven years old."
If I'm taken away by the authorities, Zhenxuan's life will be over! Please, father-in-law, help your daughter-in-law this time!
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhenxuan ran in from the doorway, hugged Sun Shi, and burst into tears.
"Grandfather, save my mother! I can't live without her!"
Marquis Anping frowned as he looked at Li Mu, who was crying with tears and snot streaming down his face.
Li Mu took a step back, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and made a large X shape.
"Those who try to harm my daughter will not be forgotten. The Sun family must be severely punished!"
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