Chapter 184: Demotion
As soon as Ji Yunnuo said this, Chen's face suddenly became extremely ugly.
Without even thinking, she hastily retorted, her voice so sharp that it pierced her eyes, "What nonsense are you talking about! Mo'er has always been well-behaved in the capital and never made friends with outsiders. How could a strange man come to her house to see her?"
Ji Yunnuo raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a playful smile, and said slowly: "Mother, I haven't told you yet what the other party wants to do with Cousin Moer. Why are you so anxious to deny it?"
As he spoke, Ji Yunnuo's tone became more meaningful, "My mother is so nervous, it makes me curious."
"you……"
Chen was choked and speechless, and then she realized that her reaction just now was a bit extreme.
This made her feel guilty, as if she had something to hide.
The eyes of everyone around were focused on her.
Those eyes, full of scrutiny and suspicion, stared at her unkindly.
Being stared at by everyone with inquiring eyes, Chen felt as if a thorn was on her back. Her face turned pale and red, looking extremely ugly.
At this time, Shen Ningyuan put down the teacup and said in a gentle manner: "In this case, why not invite that young master in so that we can talk it out in person? This will also avoid groundless suspicions. What do you think, Madam Ji?"
Chen was already in a state of panic at this moment. Without thinking too much, she nodded and agreed immediately, "Okay."
Then he ordered, "You guys, hurry up and call that person in."
"Yes, ma'am."
After the servant responded, he immediately turned around and hurried out the door.
While waiting, everyone's eyes would occasionally fall on Chen, as if they were looking forward to a good show.
Chen felt like he was sitting on pins and needles and could only stay strong and calm.
After a while, a servant came in with a man who looked like a scholar.
The man was very handsome and stood out in the crowd.
As soon as he walked into the hall, he quickly looked around and immediately locked his eyes on Chen.
Then, he knelt down in front of Chen with a plop, begging with tears in his eyes, "Madam, I beg you! Mo'er and I are truly in love, please help us to be together!"
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
The looks in everyone's eyes instantly became even weirder than before, and they all started whispering to each other.
With such an outstanding appearance of a man, it is no wonder that Chen Moer, an unmarried girl, would do something extraordinary for him.
Seeing this scene, Ning Yuan subconsciously looked at Ji Yunnuo with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
It turned out that from the very beginning, Ji Yunnuo had already guessed his plan, so he arranged this in advance.
This scholar must have been arranged in advance by Ji Yunnuo.
Just to counterattack Chen’s army at the critical moment.
Looking at the scholar kneeling in front of her and begging desperately, Chen felt as if struck by lightning. Her face turned pale as paper, her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a word.
Finally, seeing that the scholar was crying louder and louder and people around him were pointing and talking at her, Chen couldn't bear it anymore and kicked the scholar away.
"That's enough! I won't allow you to lie here and slander my Mo'er!"
After hearing this, Shen Ningyuan's eyes flashed, and she subconsciously looked at Chen.
She was indeed right. Chen's concern for Chen Moer far exceeded that for Ji Yunhuan.
"Ms. Chen, how are you going to deal with this matter?"
Old Madam Ji spoke suddenly, glared at Chen fiercely, and her face was terribly gloomy.
"Don't worry, madam. I will definitely handle this matter well." Chen quickly responded to Madam Ji.
It can be seen that Chen is very afraid of Madam Ji.
Afterwards, Chen ordered the servant beside her, "Hurry up and take this young master away!"
After hearing this, the scholar looked towards Ji Yunnuo nervously. Seeing him nod, he rushed over again, hugged Chen's thighs, and continued to beg: "Madam, although my family is poor, my feelings for Mo'er are evident to all. Believe me, I will work hard to pass the imperial examination and make Mo'er happy! Please have mercy on us and help this pair of star-crossed lovers to be together!"
The tears and sobs didn't seem fake.
After seeing this scene, everyone completely believed what the scholar said.
Chen also noticed the crowd's reaction and was so angry that she wanted to kick the scholar away.
But the scholar held her tighter, and no matter how hard she kicked, she couldn't kick him away.
At this time, Shen Ningyuan coughed lightly, breaking the slightly awkward deadlock.
"Mrs. Ji, now you should believe what I say, right?"
Chen Ningyuan looked at Chen, her tone gentle but with a hint of unquestionable: "Chen Mo'er behaved improperly, I locked her up to protect the reputation of the Marquis's Mansion, but I didn't expect that you would want to break the window paper. Now, everyone knows that cousin Mo'er behaved improperly."
“Shut up!”
As soon as Shen Ningyuan finished speaking, Chen interrupted her harshly.
Shen Ningyuan remained unmoved and continued to provoke: “Madam Ji, now that we have both witnesses and evidence, how do you think we should deal with this matter?”
Being pressed step by step by Shen Ningyuan, Chen gritted her teeth, feeling angry and anxious, but she had no idea what to do.
She glared at the scholar fiercely, then suppressed her anger and said, "There must be something fishy about this matter. I don't believe that Mo'er would do such a shameless thing! Maybe this scoundrel deliberately made it up in an attempt to destroy Mo'er's reputation!"
When the scholar heard this, he kowtowed repeatedly and said, "Madam, I swear to heaven, everything I said is true! If I tell even a single lie, heaven will strike you with lightning!"
For a moment, the atmosphere became even more tense.
Everyone looked at Chen, their eyes filled with the feeling of watching a good show.
At this time, Madam Ji put down the teacup heavily and said angrily: "Wake up, I will handle this matter!"
Chen's face tensed up, and she looked at Madam Ji worriedly, fearing that she would do something to Chen Mo'er.
Madam Ji said indifferently, "In that case, I will not let Chen Moer take care of her. I will just let her stay locked up."
"Madam, no—"
"Shut up!" Old Madam Ji interrupted Chen, "Do you think this matter is not big enough?"
After being scolded, Chen had no choice but to give up.
After a while, the old lady told the servants to invite the scholar to the backyard.
When the scholar was leaving, he glanced in the direction of Ji Yunnuo.
The latter gave him a reassuring look, and the scholar left with peace of mind.
This scene was seen clearly by Shen Ningyuan, who raised her eyebrows and glanced at Ji Yunnuo.
Ji Yunnuo smiled with his lips pursed, and quickly looked away.
After what happened just now, the surroundings quickly became quiet.
In the silence, there was suddenly a sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a maid running in in a panic. She quickly walked up to Chen and said breathlessly, "Madam, something terrible has happened. There's news from the palace that His Majesty is going to strip our Marquis' title!"
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