Upon hearing how important the jade pendant was, Chunyu was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground.
But she was truly wronged!
She didn't see any jade pendant at all; she just walked around there a few times and didn't take anything!
"Waaaaah... I didn't take it... Madam, I really didn't take it! I'm innocent!"
Finally, Chunyu couldn't bear the pressure anymore, and tears streamed down her face.
Madam Fang gave Chunyu a few disdainful looks, but did not immediately defend her.
The Fang family is currently engaged in fierce infighting, fighting tooth and nail for the title of Marquis.
Although her husband was very mediocre, he was still a contender.
If Zhen Wanwan really comes from a prominent family, then her husband will probably lose the chance to compete forever.
We absolutely must not offend Zhen Wanwan for the sake of a maid.
"Chunyu, think carefully, did you find the jade pendant by chance?"
Chunyu looked up at Madam Fang in disbelief, only to find her staring at her coldly.
It was as if she had really stolen Zhen Wanwan's things.
In order to survive, she had no choice but to frantically kowtow to Madam Fang.
"I didn't! I really didn't!"
Zhen Wanwan watched Chunyu's dramatic change of expression with a mocking look.
Weren't you being pretty arrogant just now?
"Whether it's true or not, Miss Chunyu, come back with me and let me interrogate you properly, then we'll find out!"
Chunyu seemed to wake from a dream; these words were spoken first by their side.
But now it's being used on her!
"If it wasn't mine, then it wasn't mine! Why should I go back with you? If you force a confession, I'll just be suffering in silence!"
Yun'er said with dissatisfaction, "Didn't you just say that you hadn't done anything wrong and that no matter how much you were beaten, you wouldn't be forced to take responsibility?"
Zhen Wanwan said, "That's right! Don't be afraid, Miss Chunyu! I won't take your life, but you might have to suffer a little!"
"I hope Madam doesn't mind!"
Chunyu pouted, feeling wronged, and didn't believe a single punctuation mark of Zhen Wanwan's words!
Madam Fang hesitated a bit. She was very satisfied with Chunyu and valued her highly.
I have always done my best to serve her over the years. If I were to give him to Zhen Wanwan, I'm afraid it would break her heart.
And...she knows too much...
What if Chunyu couldn't withstand the torture and said something she shouldn't have? Then she...
In just a few breaths, Madam Fang had already made her decision.
A kind smile appeared on her face: "I think Madam and I have misunderstood each other. My Yuan'er must have been naughty and bumped into this boat..."
"As for Chunyu, I'm willing to let Madam lead a search of her entire room! If she's not found, then this matter will be dropped..."
"Do you think this is feasible?"
Zhen Wanwan sighed and agreed with a frown.
"Yun'er, go and summon Lord Feng. Tell him I need his help!"
"Yes, madam! I'll go right away!"
Upon receiving the order, Yun'er took off running.
Madam Fang grew increasingly wary of Zhen Wanwan, for Lord Feng, after all, was an official of the imperial court.
The woman in front of him could actually send a little maid to invite him so casually.
Most importantly, Lord Feng came along with a beaming smile!
"May I ask what business you have with me, Madam, that you need my assistance with?"
Feng He first bowed to the two of them, then asked Zhen Wanwan with a puzzled look on his face.
Zhen Wanwan lowered her head and explained with a worried expression, "Alas! I was careless and actually lost the jade pendant my husband gave me... My little maid said that it might have been picked up by Miss Chunyu..."
"Well... this lady said she'd be willing to let me search Miss Chunyu's room!"
Feng He looked at Madam Fang and saw that she nodded with a normal expression.
I've made up my mind.
"I see. Then I will send someone to look for Miss Chunyu in her room. Please wait a moment, Madam..."
Feng He led his men to Chunyu's room and searched every corner of the room, even looking at the chamber pot used at night.
But we found nothing!
Seeing this, Feng He was filled with anxiety. How could the token that the strategist had given to his wife be lost right under his nose!
What if the strategist finds out and punishes him?
Zhen Wanwan savored the food with leisurely elegance, while the master and servant opposite her had unpleasant expressions.
Especially when Feng He said he wanted to search the entire ship, Madam Fang almost ground her teeth to powder!
Feng He dutifully explained, "Please forgive me, Madam Fang! This jade pendant is of utmost importance; it is truly very important!"
Madam Fang said angrily, "Lord Feng! No matter what, I am a member of the Marquis's household. How can I let you into my room and search my things!"
Feng He curled his lip in disdain. Apart from the second branch, the rest of the Fang family were not even as good as a ragtag bunch.
Only Madam Fang treated this powerful but powerless Marquis's mansion like a treasure.
But how could a mere Marquis's mansion compare to a military strategist!
Even if he secretly disliked the other person, Feng He still put on a very good show of politeness.
He said humbly, "Madam Fang, it's not that I wanted to do this, but this thing is really important!"
"You may not know this, but Lady Zhen's jade pendant was a gift from the founding emperor of the Hua Dynasty. It not only represents honor, but also the authority of the imperial family!"
Feng He added seriously, "If the jade pendant is really lost on the ship, we will all be in trouble when the royal family asks about it!"
"It could very well affect the careers of other family members!"
Upon hearing this, everyone became anxious.
Especially the bystanders who are indifferent to matters that don't concern them.
Now they realize that if they were to be held accountable, none of them would be able to escape unscathed.
Let's not even talk about whether the royal family will put them in jail.
Just take Lord Feng in front of us for example. I'm afraid that after we get off the ship, all of us will be interrogated.
Hearing the whispers around her, Madam Fang broke out in a cold sweat.
Just who exactly is this Lady Zhen?
Is even a small jade pendant so valuable?
If I had offended her just now, would I face retaliation from her family?
Madam Fang was truly filled with regret. Why had she caused such a huge disaster over a mere maid?
And Chunyu too! She'd always thought Chunyu was too cautious, so she sent her out to gather information.
Who knew she would be so unlucky, undoubtedly involved in the loss of the jade pendant.
"Chunyu, keep telling me, did you take this jade pendant or not!"
Madam Fang would absolutely not allow Feng He to search their rooms!
This is not only because of the strict separation of men and women, but also because of the reputation of the Marquis's mansion!
Chunyu felt a chill run down her spine when she saw the warning look in Madam Fang's eyes.
It seems the lady is planning to give up on her!
Regardless of whether she actually stole the jade pendant, the blame will ultimately fall on her.
She was heartbroken and silently felt that her loyalty over the years was not worth it.
She was clearly acting on the orders of the madam to go to the Zhen family to gather information.
But now, for the sake of her own reputation, the lady is actually pushing herself out to take the fall!
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