Pei Wuwang suddenly rushed forward.
He grabbed Wei Yao's wrist and flung her to the ground. The dagger clattered to the floor.
Wei Yao lay on the ground, still struggling and screaming, "It's her! She ruined everything I had! You all have to believe me!"
The people around immediately erupted in an uproar.
Many people began to whisper among themselves: "I never expected Shen Qingtang to be so vicious, actually ruining Miss Wei's reputation..."
"She looks quite upright, but I never expected her to be so ruthless..." Accusations rose and fell, and people looked at Shen Qingtang with disdain.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Qin Wanqing immediately stood up and loudly retorted, "Qingtang is not that kind of person! She would never do such a vicious thing. Miss Wei must be crazy and has mistaken her for someone else!"
Su Lingwei nodded in agreement, her tone firm: "That's right! I've known Qingtang for so long, I know her best! She would only help people, never harm them! There must be some misunderstanding here!"
But their explanations.
Wei Yao's "accusations" and everyone's preconceived guesses seemed particularly powerless.
Shen Qingtang's reputation was completely ruined almost instantly.
Shen Qingtang stood there, looking at the chaos before her, her eyes as cold as ice. It was clear that someone had meticulously planned this, just waiting to ruin her reputation.
The accusations around them grew louder and louder as Pei Nian'an looked at Shen Qingtang, who was being attacked by the crowd.
Her eyes reddened with anxiety, and she suddenly shouted, "Don't talk nonsense! Auntie isn't that kind of person! She has never harmed anyone, and she often gives me good food and protects me!"
But his voice was too soft and was quickly drowned out by the chatter.
Lu Jiaojiao stood on the outskirts of the crowd, a gloating smile playing on her lips. She deliberately raised her voice, "Oh dear, some people are just like that—you can know a person's face but not their heart. They're nice to everyone on the surface, but who knows how many dirty things they've done behind your back!"
Her eyes were filled with malice, and every word she uttered was an attempt to smear Shen Qingtang.
Lin Peirou chimed in, feigning a pitiful, manipulative look: "Yes, back in the manor, my sister-in-law always targeted me. Now she's even harmed Miss Wei like this. She's so cruel..."
Lu's mother, second uncle, and third uncle also chimed in, criticizing Shen Qingtang and making her seem utterly worthless.
Lu Jin, his face full of dissatisfaction, said to those around him, "I've always felt something was off about her, and now it seems she really isn't a good person!"
"Enough!" Shen Qingtang suddenly spoke, her voice clear and cold yet carrying a strong sense of authority, instantly silencing the noisy scene. She walked straight towards Wei Yao, who was lying on the ground, her steps firm.
Wei Zheng immediately stepped in front of Wei Yao.
His eyes were icy as he stared at Shen Qingtang: "What else do you want to do? Don't touch my sister!"
His tone was full of disgust, "You're a vicious woman, promiscuous, and you even dared to ruin my sister's reputation!"
"Slap!" A crisp slap rang out as Shen Qingtang slapped Wei Zheng across the face.
His eyes were icy cold: "Look carefully! Your sister isn't crazy, she's been infected by a Gu worm! If you delay any longer, she'll really be beyond saving!"
Wei Zheng was stunned by the blow, covering his face and staring at Shen Qingtang in shock, unable to utter a word for a moment.
Grandpa Wei, standing to the side, had a complicated expression on his face, though he felt something was amiss.
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