Xiaotao had indeed never done it, but now she had to do it!
Fang Rou knew that the evidence was conclusive, and now it didn't matter whether Xiao Tao had done anything or not.
The problem was with the basin, not the water, and she had no way of shirking responsibility.
I was anxious to convict Zhu Hong just now, and I have already offended Shen Ruoyan. Now that she has this evidence, she will definitely not let me go——
The only thing I can do is give up Xiaotao.
"Auntie, I didn't do that! I didn't do that!"
Xiao Tao shouted with all her might, but when she saw Fang Rou turning the bracelet on her hand, she suddenly shut her mouth.
"Xiao Tao, if this matter is settled, give this bracelet to your mother. Don't worry, she and your brother are in a very safe place. Follow me, I will not treat you unfairly."
The bracelet on Fang Rou's hand was given to her by Lu Jing.
The jade bracelet is very transparent, especially in the sunlight. It makes people feel as if they are standing in a lotus pond, with a refreshing fragrance that is refreshing.
Xiaotao only took a few more glances that day, but Fang Rou remembered it.
Although she had someone take her mother and brother over, Xiao Tao knew that as long as she remained loyal, they would be fine and could live a good life with her...
But she never expected that now, she herself could no longer enjoy this good life.
"My Lord, this was all my fault! Ever since Concubine Hong became pregnant, you've rarely come to Concubine Fang's place. She cries every day, and I couldn't bear it any longer. So, I acted impulsively and did something wrong!"
Xiaotao's vicious look is chilling.
Fang Rou couldn't bear it anymore and turned her eyes away, clutching her chest and saying, "I really didn't expect that this girl would actually cause such a horrific disaster!"
"My Lord, for the sake of her loyalty to the Lord, please spare her life!"
"She was loyal to the Lord, but my sister and child almost died!"
Liu Lu also knelt down in front of Lu Jing and said, "Please, Lord, make the decision for me!"
Lu Jing looked here and then there, and was caught in a dilemma for a moment.
Finally, he put his hands behind his back and said, "Madam, you should handle the affairs of the harem."
Shen Ruoyan raised an eyebrow, "Oh? No matter what decision I make, the Marquis has no objection?"
It’s not about not interfering, but about having no objection.
From the moment Lu Jing opened his mouth, Shen Ruoyan had no intention of giving him the decision-making power on this matter.
Lu Jing looked at Fang Rou deeply, but ignored her affectionate eyes.
"You decide."
Fang Rou lowered her eyes in disappointment, feeling extremely disappointed.
This man, Lu Jing, is always unreliable at critical moments. So what if the mistress is in charge of matters in the harem? As a marquis, can't he be the master of Shen Ruoyan?
I used to cry to myself, saying that marrying a noble lady from a wealthy family seemed glorious, but in fact, I was restricted in every way.
Many times, although he is a marquis, he has to take into account the family behind Shen Ruoyan. Even if he doesn't like her, he has to give her enough face, so he can only humble himself and be a concubine.
Later, when Kang Ge was born, he was worried about this and that, and he couldn't even give his own son a legitimate status.
If he had acknowledged Kang Ge in the beginning, why would there be so many problems now?!
Shen Ruoyan saw it but made no comment.
When she puts all her hopes on a man's feelings, she has already lost completely.
"Xiao Tao has committed the death penalty for murdering the master. Considering that the young master has just been born, it is inappropriate to shed blood. Sell her off. This can be considered as accumulating blessings for the young master."
There is nothing good about a slave who is sold by his master.
No decent family would want it, so they would sell it at a low price, and they would go to places with dangerous places - sometimes, it would be worse than death!
Xiaotao closed her eyes in despair. She knew that her life was over.
I just hope that my aunt will treat my mother and brother well in consideration of my sacrifice for her.
"Besides, this matter is over now. If I hear about what happened today somewhere else in the future..."
Shen Ruoyan paused, then said slowly, word by word: "All those involved in this matter will be sold out, leaving no one alive!"
"As you command!"
If these maids and old women are not severely punished for such things, they will not be able to control their mouths.
No punishment is better than being sold once and for all. People can only restrain themselves when their own interests are involved.
This matter must rot in the Marquis' Mansion.
Otherwise, the child will have endless troubles when he grows up.
Xiaotao was sold out that night, and everyone involved in today's incident was in danger.
No one wants to be the next Xiaotao.
Zhuhong was injured this time and the doctor said that she might have difficulty getting pregnant in the future.
Lu Jing asked people to give many rewards as a way of appeasing him.
As the mistress, Shen Ruoyan also took the time to visit later.
"Madam, thanks to you, I was able to save my child and I. Your kindness will be unforgettable to me!"
Zhuhong knew that Fang Rou would definitely find a way to stop her from giving birth.
But she originally thought that Fang Rou would try every means to stop her from giving birth to the child, but she didn't expect that she would choose to make a big fuss about the child's life experience after the child was born.
When Xiaotao went to buy a basin, someone followed her the whole time.
No matter where she went, what she bought back in the end would definitely be a basin that they had tampered with in advance.
This was all thanks to Shen Ruoyan's foresight. Before Zhuhong gave birth, she made it clear that Fang Rou would definitely not accept it.
She would never let this child come into this world smoothly.
So Shen Ruoyan had already sent people to keep an eye on her. When he learned that Xiaotao had gone out specifically to buy a basin, Shen Ruoyan had an idea in his mind.
Seeing is believing, hearing is not.
Only when Lu Jing saw with his own eyes that the child's blood merged with his would he completely dispel his doubts.
Otherwise, this incident could still be used as a handle by others to threaten the safety of Zhuhong and her son at any time.
So she first let Chunxi take advantage of the situation and have someone tamper with the basin of water. No matter whether they were father and son or not, the water in the basin would not allow their blood to mix.
Seeing this, Lu Jing would definitely be furious——
And this is Zhuhong's chance!
"Madam told me to stand firm and not give in no matter what the Marquis does to me. The deeper the hurt and the deeper the guilt, the more he will favor this child in the future."
Zhuhong was truly grateful in her heart. Even though she had tried every possible way, there were still some things that were missing.
The appearance of Shen Ruoyan was like timely help, otherwise, she would not be able to do it on her own.
"As long as you are willing to pay, I will give you the due reward."
Shen Ruoyan smiled faintly, and unlike the fierceness she showed when facing Fang Rou, in front of Zhu Hong, she was more affirmative and encouraging.
No matter how well she planned, someone had to do it.
And Zhu Hong has exceeded her expectations.
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