Everyone had different expressions, especially the mother-in-law, Chen. Because of the "cheating" incident, the Marquis would definitely beat her to death when he returned. She was so worried that she lost her appetite and lost a lot of weight.
Now I've heard these words again.
His eyes widened unconsciously, staring intently at Lin Yaoyao.
His gaze was like a sharp knife, trying to dissect her and see her clearly.
That face...
It was even more so, sometimes blue and sometimes white.
It was exceptionally wonderful.
"No, this is impossible!" Lin Yaoyao had just recovered from her shock and glared angrily at the maid. "What nonsense are you talking about? There's nothing under my bed!"
Song Yuxiu and Song Ruoying were so shocked that they were speechless for a moment.
After finishing the last sip of tea, Shen Zhiyi slowly stood up, her face full of surprise. "What happened? Wasn't Mother's jewelry stolen by robbers? Her ears were torn and she bled a lot."
"I remember……"
"At that time, because I didn't take good care of my mother, I also punished my mother's personal maid, Cuilan."
Cui Lan was also in shock, but suddenly came to her senses and stared intently at Lin Yaoyao.
"How could the things the robbers stole be under Miss Lin's bed? There must be some misunderstanding." Shen Zhiyi looked at the maid, "Tell me, did you see wrong?"
"Young Madam, I can't be mistaken, especially about those earrings..." The maid bit her lip, "...and..."
"Give me back what!" Chen shouted angrily.
"There's blood on it!"
One sentence made Chen's body sway violently.
"You wicked servant, who sent you to frame me?" Lin Yaoyao was furious and rushed over to hit her.
But Cui Lan stopped her, "Miss Lin, please calm down. It might be a misunderstanding. This girl must have misjudged."
“I’m not mistaken. There were other people around when I was helping her pack, not just me.” The maid muttered. “Besides, I’ve seen Madam wear those earrings before, so I shouldn’t be mistaken. If Madam doesn’t believe me, she can go and take a look.”
Cui Lan pursed her lips and looked at her mistress, "Madam, this maid must be talking nonsense. Miss Lin is your savior."
Ms. Chen has been holding a grudge lately.
Anyway...
Ever since she was robbed while delivering money to Lin Yaoyao, everything has gone wrong for her.
If it weren't for her terrible idea, how could my reputation have been ruined? I'm already a grandmother, yet I've lost my integrity in my later years.
She naturally wanted to see the truth, so she set off for Xuanfang Courtyard.
"Let's go, Miss Lin, let's go take a look together." Seeing that Lin Yaoyao was still in a daze, Shen Zhi gestured to Hongrui and Lühe to support her. "I believe that Miss Lin is not that kind of person. As long as it is confirmed that those jewelry pieces are not your mother's, your innocence will naturally be cleared."
Lin Yaoyao was covered in cold sweat.
She couldn't understand why the things stolen by the robbers would end up in her room.
While she was still in a daze, she was forcibly "invited" to Xuanfang Courtyard by two maids.
They positioned themselves on the left and right, giving her no chance to escape.
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Xuanfangyuan
When Madam Chen entered the room, there were several maids standing to one side with their heads bowed. The room had been mostly tidied up, making it seem particularly empty, which made the jewelry on the table stand out.
Bracelets, hairpins. And...
She wore jade earrings stained with blood.
Chen recognized it at a glance; it was the pair she had lost, and indeed, they were stained with blood.
“Mother, this really is yours.” Shen Zhiyi rushed forward, picked up the earring, and said, “It seems that Grandpa gave it to you. You liked it very much, so you wore it often.”
When Song Yuxiu and Song Ruoying took a closer look, they were also completely stunned.
actually……
It really is my mother's stuff.
"Weren't your things stolen by thugs? How did they end up with Miss Lin? Didn't you say she saved you when you were robbed? Her appearance is such a coincidence, could it be..."
The meaning of "沉枝" (chenzhi) is to stop when the intention is revealed.
Everyone understood what she was about to say:
Lin Yaoyao,
They're in cahoots with the robbers!
Only in this way would the stolen goods end up in her possession.
Lin Yaoyao's face turned pale instantly, especially when she met the suspicious gazes of everyone. Chen's eyes were even more sharp and terrifying. She trembled all over, feeling as if an invisible hand was controlling the whole thing.
Poisonous vines spread from her feet and wrapped around her.
It made her covered in a cold sweat.
"No, it wasn't me. I really don't know why these things are here." Lin Yaoyao kept shaking her head, looking at Song Yuxiu and pleading for help.
Song Yuxiu was also puzzled at this moment.
Hongrui fanned the flames from the side: "I've heard that some people will use any means to curry favor with noble families. Could it be that they're staging this themselves to deliberately try to get into the Marquis's mansion?"
"Impossible," Green Lotus chimed in. "Ever since Miss Lin entered our Marquis's residence, the Madam and Miss have treated her so well. Even our young lady has vacated her courtyard for her to live in, serving her the best food and drink every day. Could it be..."
"Does our Marquis's residence really keep a poisonous snake?"
"No!" Lin Yaoyao's legs went weak. "Madam, why are these jewels here? I really don't know!"
"This is your room, don't you know?" Chen felt dizzy.
His body swayed, and he almost lost his balance.
Because only she and Lin Yaoyao knew the time and place of the meeting, and the timing of the two thugs' appearance was too coincidental.
Could it be...?
Was it really Lin Yaoyao who orchestrated this whole thing to get into the Marquis's mansion?
Over the years, she had asked to enter the mansion countless times, but she had been refused each time, which is why she harbored evil intentions.
If she hadn't entered the manor, Shen Zhi would still be under her control, and would listen to her every word as her mother-in-law. Now she has even handed over the keys to the storeroom, and she has to subsidize a lot of the manor's monthly expenses.
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