Chapter 337 Another Golden Bracelet
If I'm not mistaken, the Li sisters were planning to frame Lin Yuesha, but Lin Yuesha had already seen through their scheme.
Bai Youran pursed her lips. Since Lin Yuesha didn't complain, the gold bracelet would likely be disposed of. Not only would the Li sisters be destined to return empty-handed, but their commotion would also offend everyone.
Her mother told her to observe Li Ruoxue's character. As long as it wasn't too bad, the two families would have to get married. In the end, her mother still had her eye on Li Ruoxue's dowry, the 100,000 taels of silver.
No, if someone like that becomes the eldest sister-in-law, the Bai family will never have a peaceful day.
Moreover, given Li Ruoxue's personality, she will definitely suffer in the capital. She is foolish, brainless, and likes to play tricks. She won't even know if she is being used as a pawn.
Bai Youran made a decision, remained silent, and stood aside to observe how things would unfold.
"Go ahead and search, or you'll never give up."
Zhao Fundie consulted with Granny Fang and said, "Granny Fang, Sister Lin meant well and was thinking about everyone's reputation, but she was still bitten in return. So I support searching the house."
After saying that, Zhao Fendie comforted Lin Yuesha and pondered how to get back at Li Ruoxue and Li Ruoshuang and kick them out of the girls' school.
"Alright, you all stand at the door and wait. I'll bring Li Ruoshuang into the room."
Granny Fang was very fair and made a decision, and everyone nodded in support.
After searching through several rooms without finding the gold bracelet, Li Ruoshuang remained calm. She guessed that the bracelet was still with Lin Yuesha. Given that such a valuable item was in her bag, Lin Yuesha would not tell anyone.
Just now, she observed Bai Youran's expression, and Bai Youran was clearly unaware of this matter.
"There's only one room left."
Li Ruoshuang stopped and apologized to everyone, "I was rash just now, but there's only one room left, and it wouldn't be fair if I didn't go in."
Li Ruoxue sneered, nodded in agreement, and said, "Either we look at the door, and if we don't find it, then we sisters are just unlucky. If we lose it, we lose it."
These words still carried a hint of arrogance, which aroused the resentment of the crowd.
Lin Yuesha remained silent, like a wronged little wife, while the other young ladies, unable to bear it any longer, spoke up for her.
"Li Ruoshuang, I've noticed that you're targeting Miss Lin."
"Yes, let's do it together now. Are you absolutely certain that Miss Lin stole your bracelet?"
"Or is it that Miss Lin is thinking of us and doesn't want to be searched, and has stepped on your tail?"
Being searched will inevitably damage one's reputation, but everyone is put on the spot and has no choice but to prove their innocence.
The group was already seething with anger, and Li Ruoshuang's words ignited their fury. They didn't care about anything else and immediately questioned her.
Seeing that her actions had offended people, Li Ruoshuang thought for a moment and then said, "Of course I trust you, but Lin Yuesha comes from a humble background and got into the girls' school through some completely unrelated connection. She's also inexperienced and hasn't seen much of the world. What if she gets any ideas..."
If they had been holding back before, Li Ruoshuang's words were now an insult, and no one could swallow such a insult.
“Li Ruoshuang, I know my family background is not as good as yours. It is true that my family has no money and only runs a small food stall. But I have a clean and upright life and will not tolerate your slander.”
"It's time to show myself!" Lin Yuesha once again won over everyone's favor, speaking with righteous indignation.
“You may look down on me because I’m poor, but that’s not a reason for you to slander me.”
After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, some of the young ladies immediately burst into tears.
Most of the young ladies who came to the girls' school were daughters of officials, but that didn't mean they were all rich. They also liked beautiful hairpins and jewelry and envied the Li sisters for having so much jewelry, but that didn't mean they wanted to possess it for themselves.
"I just want to ask you one question: what are you going to do if they don't find it in my room?"
Lin Yuesha dabbed at the corner of her eye with a handkerchief and said angrily.
Could it be that Lin Yuesha didn't find the gold bracelet? That would be even better. Just find it in her bag and see how shameless Lin Yuesha is now, how stubborn she is now, and how embarrassing it will be when she's slapped in the face later.
What do you suggest we do?
Li Ruoshuang stopped pretending and confronted Lin Yuesha directly, "I think this gold bracelet looks like it was stolen by you. You probably don't know, but a ruby bracelet is worth at least two thousand taels!"
Two thousand taels? A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yuesha's eyes. The pockmarked man said it could be sold for about 1,300 taels. That's quite a difference. Could it be that she was also ripped off by the pockmarked man?
Well, regardless of the circumstances, selling the ruby gold bracelet involves risk, so it's only fair that the pockmarked man takes a commission.
"So what if it's two thousand taels? I think you're just spouting nonsense!"
Zhao Fundie was so angry that she jumped up and down when she saw Li Ruoshuang's words becoming more and more outrageous.
"Who's making false accusations? You weren't the one who lost the bracelet, so why are you yelling like that?"
Li Ruoshuang simply stopped pretending to be pitiful and directly confronted Zhao Fendie, saying that she believed Lin Yuesha had stolen the gold bracelet, so what!
"Alright, let's do it this way then."
Lin Yuesha struggled to suppress her laughter. She took a deep breath, her face flushed, and said, "Since you think I stole it, then go ahead and search the room. If you find it, please have Granny Fang report it to the authorities. I'm willing to go to jail for this. If you don't find it, shouldn't you at least give me an explanation?"
It's not a good thing to be wronged for no reason. Lin Yuesha suffered an injustice and felt very wronged.
"Alright, if we sisters have wronged you, we will apologize. If we have wronged you by accusing you of stealing the bracelet, my sister has an identical one, which she will give to you."
In a fit of anger, Li Ruoshuang promised Li Ruoxue's bracelet to her. Li Ruoxue wanted to stop her, but it was too late.
"Then let's do it this way, sign and put your fingerprints on it."
Lin Yuesha almost burst out laughing inside. Could these Li sisters be her benefactors? When she was short of money, she could find them and immediately solve her urgent problem.
Bai Youran turned her back and covered her mouth with her hand. She had said that the Li sisters were stupid, and they really were stupid to the extreme!
"good."
Granny Fang volunteered to be a witness, signing and sealing two copies, while the other young ladies waited to see the spectacle. As for Lin Yuesha getting a ruby and gold bracelet for free, no one felt uncomfortable; they thought it was well-deserved.
Granny Fang led Li Ruoshuang and the others into Lin Yuesha's room, where there was barely enough room to put one's feet down.
To prove Lin Yuesha's innocence, the young ladies helped search together, eventually checking even the roof beams, but the ruby and gold bracelet were nowhere to be found.
"That's impossible!"
Li Ruoshuang screamed, her eyes filled with disbelief. Lin Yuesha had hardly left home except to learn etiquette from Granny Fang, so it was impossible for her to hide the gold bracelet, and Granny Fang couldn't possibly be an accomplice.
So, where did the ruby gold bracelet go? Li Ruoshuang put it there herself; she remembered it clearly, but the rest of the items in the package were still there.
"In the end, you still doubt Sister Lin!"
Zhao Fundie pointed at Li Ruoshuang's nose and scolded, "Unless you put it there yourself, how can you be so sure that Sister Lin stole it!"
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