At this time, Wen Zhu turned to Yu Lu and the servant Xiao Mo who followed her and said, "Go to the corner over there and wait for us."
Afterwards, Xiao Mo took Yu Lu's hand and left the scene first.
After seeing the two figures walking away, Yu Ning lowered her voice and asked tentatively, "Did you just invite Yu Lu along? Didn't the prince mention listening to music or anything?"
The words were full of anticipation.
"The prince didn't mention this specifically."
Wen Zhu responded with a slight smile, but his eyes firmly denied the possibility of this.
"Tell me the truth, did Yu Lu really sneak off to look for the prince just now?"
Feeling that the other party was concealing something, Yu Ning directly expressed her inner doubts and dissatisfaction.
After hearing this, Wen Zhu frowned slightly and retorted: "What are you doubting when you say that?"
Her question sounded quite serious, even a little harsh.
Yu Ning continued to explain carefully, "When everyone was still asleep, she claimed that her earring had fallen off, and then went out to look for it for a long time. Was she going to meet the prince at that time?"
There was a certainty in his tone.
In response, Wen Zhu only smiled faintly, and then added: "I don't know the specific circumstances of this matter. But if you are interested, how about coming with me?"
Faced with the sudden good opportunity, Yu Ning was so happy that she jumped and ran out the door as if she had received a great surprise.
When she reappeared in front of everyone, Wen Zhu's expression became extremely solemn. She looked at Yu Lu seriously and asked, "How could you think of using hot water to water chrysanthemums? This is totally inappropriate!"
Yu Lu was stunned, a look of horror appeared on her face. She looked at Wen Zhu in fear and hurriedly shook her head to deny it: "I didn't go to the flower hall! I really didn't!"
Her voice trembled slightly.
"You're lying!"
Wen Zhu's voice was sharp and stern. "Yu Ning saw you come out of Qi Fang Yuan a quarter of an hour ago. Even the patrolling nanny clearly stated that she saw you enter the flower hall. Do you still want to continue to lie?!"
Wen Zhu widened her eyes, her tone full of anger, and her eyes seemed to be burning with flames.
"I didn't... I didn't, I... I just wanted to look for an earring that I accidentally lost."
Yu Lu took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
"Then I walked towards the flower hall in a daze."
Her eyes flickered as she said this, as if she was trying hard to recall the scene.
"But according to Xiao Mo, it seems that someone hurriedly left the flower hall area, and they were wearing clothes with a pink foundation and yellow flowers."
Wen Zhu said these words without hesitation, his voice firm and unquestionable.
She had already planned it in her mind and wanted to use the fact that Yu Lu had not changed her clothes throughout the day to confront her.
"Besides," Wen Zhu paused, his eyes sharper, "the footprints you left when walking on the wet soil were also clearly captured, and the same marks were found near the flower hall! How about we compare the marks on our respective soles right away? This will completely reveal all the mysteries!"
After saying that, Wen Zhu walked up to Yu Lu without hesitation, grabbed her arm, and pulled her towards the flower hall.
Yu Lu, frail and weak, tried to break free from the other person's strong restraints, but it was futile. She could only be dragged forward, crying out, "Let go! I really didn't do anything! I didn't destroy the phoenix pattern at all! Let go!"
Tears rolled down my cheeks.
At that moment, Wen Zhu suddenly let go of his tightly clenched hands, causing the defenseless Yu Lu to lose her balance and fall heavily to the ground, groaning in pain.
Wen Zhu then leaned over and grabbed the fallen Yu Lu by the collar. His expression became unusually cold and terrifying. "How did you know that the damaged pattern was a phoenix? Who told you that?"
After instantly understanding, Yu Lu's eyes suddenly widened - Oh my God, it was true, Wen Zhu had never mentioned this to anyone from beginning to end.
This means that she accidentally revealed the truth because she was too nervous!
Realizing that he had been exposed, a feeling of despair quickly enveloped his whole body.
"All the evidence is before us. If you don't honestly admit your mistake, you will be dealt with according to the strict regulations of the Duke's Mansion."
Wen Zhu spoke in a low voice like an ultimatum, and once again tightly pinched the edge of the other person's collar. The whole action was full of threats and determination.
Yu Lu said palely: "I can't accept that you are always so arrogant."
There was deep resentment and anger in her eyes, as if this resentment had been pent up in her heart for a long time.
"Just because of this?!"
Wen Zhu's tone was filled with surprise as he increased the strength of his hands.
Her expression seemed a little incredulous, as if she had never expected to be accused for such a reason.
"Yeah! Why do you always block my contact with the prince and target me everywhere? Why do I think I'm no worse than you in any way?!"
Yu Lu said angrily looking at Wen Zhu.
Every word and every sentence seemed like anger gushing out from the bottom of her heart, burning her throat and making her voice a little hoarse.
Wen Zhu sneered, "Do you know? Among those chrysanthemums, the ones with phoenix patterns are the most valuable. You specifically picked the most precious varieties to destroy. How cruel!"
Her voice was mixed with anger and disdain.
As she said that, she slapped Yu Lu hard.
The palm strike was so crisp and loud that it left an echo in the air that lasted for a long time.
The slap made Yu Lu's nose bleed and she looked extremely miserable, as if even her dignity was shattered.
At this time, Aunt Liu came forward and told Wen Zhu, "I have soaked the roots of the burned curtain plant in cold water and changed the soil and fertilizer. I hope it will be better tomorrow. However, this plant is very delicate, and I am afraid it is difficult to guarantee its survival."
Her voice was filled with anxiety and worry, fearing that this precious flower would wither.
"What curtain?"
Yu Lu asked in surprise. She obviously didn't understand what Liu Ma was talking about.
The confusion caused a barely noticeable wrinkle between her brows.
"You actually wanted to hurt Phoenix Wings, but you only burned the curtains. Maybe you didn't bring enough water, otherwise you might have damaged other things as well."
Wen Zhu stared at Yu Lu and asked.
His eyes were like torches, as if he could see through the other person's thoughts completely.
"Indeed. I had some hot water on hand, but when I saw someone holding a lantern through the window, I ran away."
Yu Lu answered helplessly.
Her words were filled with helplessness and a bit of self-mockery, as if even she herself felt how hasty and childish her actions were at that time.
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