No one expected that Li Chaoyun would direct the blame towards Su Qingyu.
Yang couldn't help but say, "My princess, you don't have any evidence, so it's not right to make groundless speculations."
The old lady also looked at Li Chaoyun disapprovingly, “Now we are talking about Shen Zhao and Jiang Chenyue’s affairs, which has nothing to do with your third aunt.”
Su Qingyu sat there calmly. This unfounded speculation had no effect on her.
Li Chaoyun asked, "Then why did Third Aunt move the child to Pinghu Residence? Are you afraid that Third Uncle will take the child in? Aren't you afraid that the other men in the family will take the child in?"
"Aunt San only cares about herself and doesn't care about other people's lives."
Su Qingyu stood up, walked closer to Li Chaoyun, leaned over and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"My princess, has she become a mad dog after being bitten by a dog? Why does she bite everyone she catches?"
He stood up again and said to the old lady.
"Mother, you are very perceptive. I told you that I would move the family to the west courtyard. Mother also agrees with my idea, and your daughter-in-law thinks there is nothing wrong with it."
Li Chaoyun didn't believe it. "Then Third Aunt, tell me, with so many courtyards, why did you move to Pinghu Residence?"
"I just asked. The eldest young master went to the lake to drink because he was in a bad mood because he didn't complete his mission. The eldest young master said that he often goes to the lake to drink when he is in a bad mood."
"Could it be that Third Aunt knew about his habit and deliberately placed him in Pinghu Residence? Otherwise, why would she place him there when there are so many vacant courtyards in the main courtyard?"
Li Chaoyun never believed in coincidences. Things that were too coincidental were often done intentionally.
Su Qingyu chuckled faintly and said, "It's true that there are still eight empty courtyards in the main courtyard. Qingfeng Courtyard is right next to Hanshui Courtyard. If I move people there, the princess might say I did it on purpose."
"Besides, Xuezhuju and Cuihuating are close to the courtyards of the young ladies. Personally, I don't want the young ladies in my family to have any contact with Miss Jiang."
"Danbo Zhai used to be the old master's yard, and no one was allowed to enter."
"The courtyards of Osmanthus Cottage, Peony Garden, and Begonia Garden are either in disrepair or in remote locations."
"I can only move them to Pinghu Residence. Firstly, it is far away from the courtyard where my family lives, and secondly, I won't be accused of neglecting the person given by the Concubine Xian."
"As for what the princess said, that the young master was in a bad mood and went to the lake to drink, how could I know about it?"
"Besides, is drinking the reason he did this? Third Master drinks a lot, but he's a clean man and never gets involved in these things."
Su Qingyu's words were well-reasoned and it was obvious that she knew the situation at home very well.
Even the usually taciturn Second Master Shen Zhishu nodded and said, "My sister-in-law has considered everything carefully and handled the matter appropriately. There's nothing wrong with moving the person to Pinghu Residence."
"It's Chen Zhao. Even if the first time was an accident caused by drinking, you should have told the princess and the elders in the family. How could you do it secretly?"
Li Chaoyun did not give up, thinking that this was just Su Qingyu's one-sided statement.
She looked at Chen Zhao again, "Young Master said that he was in a bad mood that day because he didn't complete the task well. What was that task?"
If Su Qingyu knew about Shen Zhao's habit, would she deliberately let him mess up the job?
Shen Zhao didn't want to say it, after all, messing up a job wasn't a glorious thing. Who would want to say this in front of the elders at home?
But Li Chaoyun was very demanding and seemed determined not to give up until he found out the reason.
Chen Zhao could only grit his teeth and say, "In a few days it will be the anniversary of the late emperor's death. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked me to write a memorial, and I wrote the late emperor's posthumous title wrong."
After hearing this, Li Chaoyun wanted to kick Shen Zhao and call him an idiot. Such a small matter, how could it go wrong? Sending such a person to the Zhanshi Mansion, I don't know if it is her misfortune or the misfortune of her cousin, the Crown Prince.
So, this matter really has nothing to do with Su Qingyu. All we can say is that Shen Zhao is incompetent and lustful.
Shen Zhixiu walked forward and pulled Su Qingyu to sit down, then looked at Li Chaoyun with a cold expression.
"Is your Highness slandering your family elders like this? Now that the matter has been made clear, what else does your Highness have to say?"
Li Chaoyun bit her red lips, walked reluctantly to Su Qingyu and bowed.
"I was careless with my words before. I apologize to Aunt San."
Su Qingyu certainly wouldn't give in. She said magnanimously, "The princess is also anxious for a moment, and we all understand. But mother is old, and I'm afraid she can't stand it this late at night. Let's talk about business."
The old lady asked Shen Zhao to tell her what happened. She was still confused and didn't know how the two of them were connected.
Shen Zhao started talking from the day he was drunk.
Hearing that Jiang Chenyue was playing the piano and dancing in the courtyard late at night, the old lady's face darkened. It was obvious that she was waiting for the man in the family to take the bait. This girl was really calculating.
After Shen Zhaodu finished speaking, the old lady looked at Li Chaoyun and said, "It is indeed his fault, but the incident has already happened, and we can only discuss a solution."
Li Chaoyun stared at Jiang Chenyue with deep eyes.
"I want this woman dead."
She knew that she couldn't touch Shen Zhao. No matter whose family it was, it was a small matter for the young master of the family to sleep with a maid. Although Jiang Chenyue was not a maid, as long as Shen Zhixiu confiscated her, it was not a big deal.
The Shen family wouldn't go to such lengths to punish Shen Zhao for such a small matter. Making him kneel in the ancestral hall was already a severe punishment.
She couldn't make a big deal about this. If it got out, people would just say she was jealous and intolerant.
But the insults they had said to her in bed were truly awful. She couldn't let go of the hatred she felt until the woman died.
As soon as Li Chaoyun finished speaking, before anyone else could speak, Shen Zhao shouted excitedly: "No, you are not allowed to touch Chen Yue."
He opened his arms and stood in front of Jiang Chenyue.
Su Qingyu recalled that once she went to a farm in the countryside, an old hen was protecting her chicks. It was probably like this.
Compared to the last time he protected Cheng Rujin, Chen Zhao seemed more attentive this time.
Su Qingyu thought about it and said, "The princess's suggestion is not appropriate. The person was sent by the virtuous concubine. After all, he is different from the servants in the mansion. How can we kill him at will?"
"In my opinion, we still need to discuss a proper solution."
"We can discuss it further. We will eventually have to give a status. It depends on what kind of status it is."
Li Chaoyun said in a deep voice, "No, status? She's just dreaming."
In Li Chaoyun's opinion, Su Qingyu's plea for Jiang Chenyue at this time was simply because she didn't want her to have an easy life. She even used the title of Consort Xian to pressure her. This woman must not be allowed to stay.
Jiang Chenyue was also frightened by Li Chaoyun. She whispered to Chen Zhao, "Master, please save me. I don't want to die."
Chen Zhao naturally didn't want Jiang Chenyue to die. He had finally met such a person who suited his taste, so how could he bear to see her die?
"Li Chaoyun, you vicious woman. She is just a weak woman, relying on others to make a living in the Shen family. Why can't you tolerate her? How can she hinder you?"
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