Before Su Ma could finish speaking, her breath suddenly stopped, and her hands fell limply to her sides, with an object landing in Chen Yu's hands.
Chen Yu was heartbroken and looked down, only to find a small white jade fish pendant in her hand. Was this pendant almost identical to the villain's?
She guessed that the person who assassinated Bai Yehua was the same villain who had defiled her, and that Bai Yehua must have implicated her.
At this moment, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from outside, growing louder as they approached. Then came the voice of Guard Liu: "Young Master, the princess's guards found a letter written in Liao script on Zuo Meier's body. It has been reported to the Emperor. The princess has ordered you to come to the palace to testify, so that the Zuo family can be arrested."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu burst into tears, her vision went black, and she fainted.
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When Chen Yu woke up, she saw two old women already on the bed, holding down her legs and arms. Before she could speak, Aunt Bai came quickly over with a small bowl in her hand.
"Madam, please don't panic. Your aunt just wants to confirm something."
"Let me go! This is Chengyuan, all of you get out of here!"
Aunt Bai looked disdainful, lightly flicked her spoon, and a lump of blood-red substance fell into the bowl.
What exactly was that? Chen Yu was filled with fear.
Aunt Bai sat upright on the edge of the bed and said sadly, "Before returning to the capital, Ye Hua sent me a letter saying that he had not consummated the marriage with Madam, but Madam had already lost her virginity."
"Nonsense!"
“Madam, do not forget that Ye Hua’s medical skills are far superior to yours. Judging from your gait, he can tell that you are no longer a virgin. Moreover, Prince Hong has also reported that you were defiled by a villain. Today, I will use this gecko’s flesh and blood to verify whether you are chaste.”
After speaking, Aunt Bai poured a spoonful of blood-red substance onto Chen Yu's wrist.
Shen Yu remained calm. This was her Chengyuan Garden, and even if Aunt Bai controlled everyone there, she had a way to save herself. She rammed her head against the pillow, bit a rope, and pulled hard, causing wisps of smoke to rise from under the bed.
Aunt Bai was completely unaware, but stared intently at Shen Yu's arm, intending to verify that Shen Yu was not a virgin. Then, she took Bai Yehua's letter to confirm Shen Yu's infidelity and then drowned her in a pig cage.
Shen Yu held her breath and closed her eyes tightly. Now that her great revenge had been achieved, she really didn't want to make any more enemies so that she could live a peaceful life in the future. As the saying goes, taking a step back opens up a vast sky. If Aunt Bai wanted to prove that she was not a virgin, she could leave the Bai family with a clear conscience if she proved that she was a virgin.
Shortly after, Aunt Bai and the two nannies collapsed.
Chen Yu escaped from the bedroom, took deep breaths, and rested for a while. She found a tube-shaped object and sucked out a round red mark on her wrist. Wasn't this a cinnabar mole?
She was secretly pleased with herself, praising her own quick wit, while tears welled in her eyes as she hated the wicked man who had defiled her.
Bang! She kicked the door open and stepped out of the room, only to see dozens of servants of Chengyuan being restrained by yamen runners holding knives.
This must be Bai Yejing's order. She widened her eyes, feigned anger, and pointed at the yamen runners, shouting angrily, "I am the widow of a general. How dare you bully me? I will definitely report this to Master Gu. If that fails, I will go to the palace to see the Empress and take the lives of you county magistrates!"
"Sister-in-law, please don't be angry. Ye Jing will handle it himself."
Bai Yejing strode over, pointed at the constables, and demanded, "Who gave you permission to come here?"
"It was Madam Bai. She said it was to help Magistrate Bai solve the case."
"Nonsense! From now on, no one may obey my orders without my command. Since my aunt is acting recklessly in my name, take her to the yamen and punish her according to the law! Quickly!"
"yes!"
Not long after.
Six constables brought Aunt Bai and two nannies to the courtyard. As soon as Aunt Bai saw Chen Yu, she started cursing, "Mu Chen Yu must have lost her virginity. You, a woman who does not uphold the virtue of womanhood, should be drowned in a pig cage. I will definitely go to the officials and have you executed."
Bai Yejing frowned, pointed at his aunt and scolded, "Shut up! Aunt always says that the Bai family is a family of scholars, and my father is a gentleman who is both learned and skilled in martial arts. How can you act like a shrew..."
"Bai Yejing, you ungrateful wretch! I raised you with such hardship and love, and you turn your back on me? If it weren't for my fierce strength and ability to fight others for food, you would have starved to death long ago. You unfilial son..."
"Take my aunt to the yamen immediately! What are you dawdling for!"
After Bai Yejing finished speaking, he led the yamen runners away, and Cuiwei and Jiu'er hurriedly ran behind Chenyu.
Shen Yu stood there, stunned. She realized that Bai Yejing wasn't a bad person; it was just that her aunt had suffered greatly at the border and wanted to seize the Bai family's assets. Ha! No matter. The Bai family was wealthy, but the Mu family was even richer. Paying some money to settle things was better than making enemies.
So she hurriedly chased after Bai Yejing and stopped him, saying, "Young Master Bai, please wait! My aunt's actions were only for the sake of the deceased general. As long as my aunt does not trespass into Cheng Garden again, I am willing to let bygones be bygones. I hope that Young Master Bai will be lenient and let my aunt go. After all, she is old and may not be able to bear the suffering of imprisonment!"
"Bah! This is my nephew Ye Hua's courtyard. You shameless person, pleading for me, aren't you disgracing me?"
Although Chen Yu was furious, she still pouted, tears welling up in her eyes, and choked out, "How can you believe my innocence, Aunt? The day I was kidnapped by villains, they didn't hurt me at all. They only spread rumors to humiliate the General. If you don't believe me, Aunt, take a look at this."
Shen Yu stretched out her hand, revealing a striking, blood-red cinnabar mole.
Aunt Bai was shocked. She struggled to break free from the yamen runners, grabbed Chen Yu's arm and examined it closely. She even spat water into her palm, wanting to smear it on Chen Yu's wrist.
Shen Yu quickly broke free, turned to look at Bai Yejing, still sobbing, and said, "Young Master Bai, this is just a family matter, please release your aunt."
Looking at Shen Yu's pitiful and frail appearance, Bai Yejing's heart was filled with emotion, and his face turned red.
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