The two servants turned pale and said in unison that it was impossible; they would never admit to something wrong. "It was clearly Zilan who gave us ten taels of silver to frame Third Mistress!"
Jiang Segu then looked at Madam Jiang.
"That's really strange! I've never even seen Zilan, yet you're saying she gave you money to harm Third Grandmother! I want to know, who exactly instructed you to slander me!"
That's incredibly audacious!
Could it be that they think I, the wife of the heir apparent, am easy to bully, and that's why they're making such baseless accusations!
"Zijin, drag these two servants away and give them a good beating! I want to see who's trying to stir up trouble between me and my third sister-in-law!"
The two servants grabbed Jiang Segu's legs and cried for help.
"Aunt, please don't be angry. Since it's all a misunderstanding, I'll take these two people back for proper interrogation. I won't disturb you any longer!"
With that, he bowed and prepared to leave.
"Wait!" Madam Jiang slowly smoothed the hair at her temples. "It's not that I, as your aunt, am being harsh, but isn't it a bit disrespectful of A-Zi to bring people to my Jiyue Courtyard to interrogate me based solely on the words of two servants?"
Jiang Segu smiled sweetly, her voice softening as she said, "I had heard that your aunt was from a scholarly family, and I thought it was no different. But seeing her today, I can see that she is truly magnanimous and generous!"
The words were meant to be flattering, but Madam Jiang could easily detect the sarcasm in them. Her lips curled into a smile as well. "Everyone says Azi is quick-witted and sharp-tongued. I never realized it before, but I've certainly seen it for myself today!"
I am an elder and do not wish to argue with a junior like you, but these two people are truly not to be allowed to take away today!
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