Chapter 119 Is She the Zhao Family's Daughter?
"I……"
Qian swallowed unconsciously, a layer of cold sweat breaking out on her forehead. If she hadn't had the support of a maid beside her, she would have collapsed and sat on the ground.
Su Cheng had a smile on his lips and his eyes were calm, as if he could see through her heart.
Qian bit her lip and took two steps back, "I didn't—"
"It was done by the old slave!"
Before Qian could finish her words, the maid beside her suddenly spoke, stood in front of her, and glared at Su Cheng hatefully.
Qian was stunned, staring at the person in front of her, and whispered, "Wanniang..."
The old woman was not much different in age from Qian. She had been her maid during her dowry and had been with her for decades.
"You?" Su Cheng sneered, his eyes wandering between the master and the servant. "Why do you want to harm me?"
"Of course I can't stand you!" Wan Niang's eyes were filled with hatred, as if Su Cheng was the murderer of her father. "You, a wild girl from the countryside, what right do you have to take credit for the great grandmother's work? Do you think you are qualified to be in charge of the household affairs?"
Qian's eyes were filled with tears. She wanted to stop her from continuing, "Wanniang, don't..."
"Grandma, there's no need to persuade me." Wan Niang turned her head and looked at her, a tear falling down her cheek. "I am responsible for my own actions. You have worked diligently for this family and you don't deserve to be humiliated by her!"
"I'm the one who poisoned you. If you want to kill me, just come at me!" Wan Niang glared at Su Cheng fiercely and shouted, "Little bitch, why don't you just die!"
Qian's eyes were red with anger, "Wanniang!"
"Okay, very good." Su Cheng nodded slowly, his eyes calm. "Since you've admitted your guilt, things will be easier. You guys, drag her away and give her three hundred lashes."
"Three hundred strokes of the cane..." Wan Niang's legs went weak and she sat down on the ground, breaking out in a cold sweat.
"Ah Cheng, let's... let's discuss everything." Qian's breathing was heavy, her eyes red, and the handkerchief in her hand was tangled up. "Wanniang is not young anymore. Three hundred strokes of the cane would kill her. Anyway, your life is not in danger. Wanniang is my maidservant who came with my dowry. Even if she has no merit, she has worked hard for me over the years. Why not spare her life and sell her out of the mansion?"
"Auntie is so kindhearted. I'm blessed with a long life, but my brother Ying is still lying in bed, his life or death uncertain." Su Cheng looked at Wan Niang, who was slumped on the ground, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. "If it weren't for this lowly slave, how could my brother Ying have fallen to this point? He dared to poison his master. No one would want such a slave if he was thrown out there."
"You..." Qian was so angry that she was shaking all over. However, she had no way to deal with her. She gritted her teeth and asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "If I can hand over the household expenses, will you spare Wan Niang's life?"
Su Cheng turned his back to the crowd, looking surprised, and said jokingly, "I didn't expect Auntie to be so loyal and righteous. If Auntie is willing to hand over the household expenses, I will naturally consider it."
Qian's lips were pressed tightly together, and there was an unrelieved anger between her brows. After a long silence, she finally spoke, "I am old, I have failed in my duties of discipline, and I am short-sighted. I am not worthy of managing the household. From now on, my niece will take over. What do you think, Ahu?"
Zhao Hu was a little surprised and raised his eyebrows slightly. "Since that's what you said, then I'll do as my sister-in-law says."
Even though Qian was unwilling, she had no choice. Her parents died early, leaving only Wan Niang by their side. She could not stand by and watch them die.
"Fool, idiot." Su Cheng lowered his eyes and looked at Wan Niang, who was full of resentment. He curled his lips in a cold smile, and said something meaningful. "You wanted to plot against me, but you didn't expect to plot yourself into it. Should I say you are bad or stupid?"
Upon hearing this, Wan Niang and Qian Shi both changed their expressions. The latter almost bit her lips until they bled, and was shaking with anger.
Anyone who is not a fool can see that Wan Niang is taking the blame for her master.
But Su Cheng only wanted to get the household income, and she didn't care about the rest.
Su Cheng glanced at Wan Niang's pale face, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.
Qian wanted this slave to live, but she refused to give him this opportunity.
You want to get away with it after you offended her?
dream.
"I disagree!" Zhao Chen, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up, glancing coldly at Su Cheng, and said in a deep voice, "You've been in the mansion for three days, and your background is still unknown. My Zhao family's bloodline is not something you can just tell with your mouth. Now that Ahu is back, why don't we send someone to call the elders of the clan and do a blood test to prove your relationship. If you are really Ahu's daughter, then you are qualified to manage the household."
Su Cheng raised his eyebrows, without a trace of fear in his eyes, "Okay, I'm upright, so there's nothing to be afraid of."
Since this was a major family matter, everyone in the Zhao family rushed to the front yard, waiting to watch the show.
Only Zhao Sheng'er walked at the end, whispering something in the ear of her personal maid, and only followed the team after the maid nodded in agreement.
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Front yard hall
About an hour later, several elders of the Zhao family finally arrived.
The atmosphere in the room was tense. Zhao Hu was the first to stand up to greet them, and Su Cheng followed behind him with a proper smile on his face.
"Is this the daughter you brought back from outside?" Old Master Zhao, who was walking in front, glanced at Su Cheng coldly with displeasure on his face. "Such a big matter, and you only sent someone to invite us three days later, Zhao Hu, you are becoming more and more unruly."
Zhao Huwei lowered his head, his face sullen, and said, "I was inconsiderate."
"Hmph! I've lived for so many years, but this is the first time I've come across a blood test for paternity. Zhao Hu, you've truly opened my eyes." Old Master Zhao sneered and walked to the head of the table to sit down. "What are you all standing there for? Is this a blood test? Serve me!"
Half a moment later, Cai Lian walked into the house with small, steady steps, and the water in the bowl didn't even shake.
"etc."
A voice sounded, attracting everyone's attention.
Zhao Sheng'er slowly stood up, glanced at Su Cheng, and whispered, "If I'm not mistaken, this maidservant who brought the water is yours, right? Who knows if she helped you do anything in the water?"
Su Cheng sneered, interest flashing in his eyes, "What do you mean by that? If you have something to say, just say it."
"What can you prove with the water your maid brought?" Zhao Sheng'er curled her lips in a cold smile, a smug glint in her eyes. "In my opinion, we should add another bowl of water, put the two bowls together, and test it twice. That would be the safest way."
"You really don't feel the pain until the needle pricks your hand." Su Cheng raised her eyebrows, and it was easy to hear the sarcasm in her tone. "You're afraid I'll do something, but I'm also worried you'll take advantage of the situation. If you want to be fair and stable, why not have the elders of the clan send someone to fetch a bowl of clean water and try it out?"
"Shut up." Old Master Zhao leaned back in his chair, opened his cloudy eyes, and looked gloomy. "Old Ding, go get a bowl of clean water."
"yes."
After a while, a bowl of clear water was placed in the center of the table.
Mr. Zhao looked at Su Cheng with interest and signaled her to come forward with his eyes. "The clean water is here. Whether you are the daughter of the Zhao family will be revealed soon."
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