Su Qiulu was very excited when she heard this, and her eyes, which were already slightly red and swollen from crying, became even redder.
She raised her voice and argued, "Indeed, I saw it clearly. They were hugging each other tightly behind the temple and talking intimately."
When he said this, Liuyan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and looked at Wen Zhu who was kneeling and trembling with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Deep down, Liuyan could hardly contain her joy - because in this way, Wen Zhu, who was constantly competing with her and causing her great pressure, would finally be punished.
The lady seemed to be relieved. After a long silence, she whispered, "It's a pity that we are in the temple now, so it's not convenient to punish you immediately. Otherwise, I would definitely punish you severely."
Liuyan glanced at Wen Zhu with a smug look, as if to say that even if she might not be able to deal with Wen Zhu directly today, she could not escape this disaster.
There was a hint of provocation in Liuyan's expression, which made Wen Zhu feel even more uneasy.
After a moment's contemplation, the Duke's wife raised her eyes and said coldly, "Then seal Liuyan's mouth and send her to the manor to be beaten with fifty sticks."
There was a coldness and ruthlessness in his words.
After hearing this, Liuyan's expression changed rapidly, first shock, then anger, and then turned into deep despair, which seemed extremely rich.
Her eyes were full of reluctance and helplessness.
"I..." When Liuyan regained consciousness from her shock and had just opened her mouth, a piece of cloth was stuffed into her mouth, and then two elderly maids dragged her away together.
She struggled, but was powerless to resist and could only let them drag her out of the hall.
Su Qiulu opened her eyes wide and stared at the Duke's wife, full of confusion. It was Wen Zhu who made her husband lose face, but she punished the witness!
She felt confused and lost, as if she had fallen into endless darkness.
Facing the stern gaze of the Duke's wife, Su Qiulu was frightened and lowered her head, with the teacup in her hand trembling slightly.
If I had known this, I shouldn't have easily trusted Liuyan and went to Huangqiu Village to investigate.
She now regrets it deeply and feels extremely heavy-hearted.
Now, not only has he failed to achieve his wish, but he has also brought trouble upon himself.
A murder occurred there, resulting in the arrest of Sheng Huaichen. Fortunately, she was standing far away at the time, and was able to escape and return home after the authorities inquired about the situation.
But if the news spread that she was traveling with her husband's brother at night, how would she survive in this village?
She felt a deep sense of powerlessness, as if the road ahead had become bleak.
In order to save his own face, he could only say that he was investigating an affair. Unfortunately, the Duke's wife was obviously on Wen Zhu's side and did not agree with this statement.
Su Qiulu's mood became increasingly complicated, and she didn't know how to face the next situation.
Why exactly?
Could it be that a concubine's reputation is more important than the status and dignity of the main wife?
This idea is really puzzling and makes people angry.
My mother-in-law is so confused!
Such irrational behavior is really hard to understand.
The Duke's wife turned to Liu Qiaoyun, her tone stern and filled with dissatisfaction. "You've lived all these years, yet how come you don't even understand basic principles? You've concluded that the young master did something wrong based on just a few maids' one-sided accounts. Now, before the details of the case are fully understood, you're already making wild guesses! The government hasn't even reached a conclusion yet, and yet you're so impatient to pass judgment!"
These words are not only an accusation against Liu Qiaoyun, but also a criticism of her inappropriate behavior.
Liu Qiaoyun, who had originally planned to go to bed early, suddenly became panicked after learning about the murder and Sheng Huaichen's arrest.
She didn't know what was going on and her heart was filled with uneasiness and anxiety.
When he hurried to the Duke's wife's residence, he happened to meet Su Qiulu and Liuyan telling him in a stern voice how Wen Zhu lured Sheng Huaichen into the woods, which led to the outbreak of the incident.
With anger burning in her heart, Liu Qiaoyun immediately joined the argument.
Looking back now, what the Duke's wife said does make sense. Judging from Sheng Huaichen's usual behavior, he would never do such a ridiculous thing; perhaps it was all a misunderstanding, and he would be released after waiting for further investigation.
Even if Wen Zhu really did behave inappropriately, the Second Young Master should not have followed him to such a sensitive place; once his father or future heir knew about this, it would cause huge trouble.
After all, family reputation and interests are very important. If such matters are not handled properly, they will have an extremely adverse impact on the entire family.
At present, we need to rely on the support of the Duke to resolve this crisis.
The Duke has a high status and great influence, and only by relying on his power can the current predicament be resolved.
Thinking of this, Liu's emotions calmed down a bit, but she still glared at Su Qiulu and said sternly, "You can handle the affairs within your courtyard on your own, and don't involve other family members. After all, it is your duty to patrol at night and ensure the safety of your family. If you dare to falsely accuse the Second Young Master again, I will tear your mouth apart!"
This statement was both a warning and a threat, demonstrating her firm resolve.
"you……"
The sudden opposition made Su Qiulu feel extremely angry. She could hardly control her emotions and her whole body was shaking.
"No, I'm going to wait here to find out the result."
Liu's eyes were extremely firm, and her tone was filled with an unquestionable determination.
"Send someone over and take Liu out."
The Duke's wife did not give the other party any chance to explain. She just glanced at Liu with a cold and ruthless look and quickly gave the order.
As soon as the words fell, a cold breath suddenly filled the air.
After receiving the instructions, the two maids immediately walked forward quickly and cautiously asked Liu to leave.
At first, Liu hesitated for a moment, but then she thought that staying here would only make the situation more rigid, so she finally left the room with a heart full of worry and uneasiness.
As Liu's footsteps gradually faded away, the atmosphere in the room became extremely heavy.
The Duke's wife took a long breath, her eyes as sharp as a knife sweeping over the trembling Su Qiulu standing beside her. "This is simply outrageous! Huaichen went to the forest alone. If anything goes wrong, it's his own responsibility. It's not our turn to worry about it."
Hearing these harsh words, Su Qiulu trembled as if she was electrocuted, and she seemed to suddenly understand some unspeakable truth deep in her heart.
After a moment's silence, she raised her eyes, which were red and swollen from crying, and spoke with difficulty, "But mother, I have actually been to that forest. If this matter gets out, what will others think?"
"Stop talking!"
The Duchess's voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, and it was obvious that her patience had reached its limit.
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