Moreover, Wu Xinxin was a concubine's daughter. Her birth mother died in childbirth and she was raised by Xiao Shi from a young age.
The mother and daughter seemed to have a deep affection for each other, but she had long known that this Xiao Shi had deliberately allowed Wu Xinxin and the guard to have their affair, and had also deliberately let people find out.
Today's events may well be her doing.
At this moment, Su Shi, Yun Manwan, and Shi Wenxia also came upon hearing the noise. When the three of them saw Yun Tianbai sitting on the ground, they were all stunned.
Shi Wenxia was the first to react, immediately rushing over and covering his face with her sleeve while urgently calling out, "Young Master! What's wrong? Young Master?!"
Then her eyes began to redden. As expected of someone who had lived a second life, she was quite familiar with the underhanded methods commonly used in the inner quarters of the household. Her reaction was swift: "Young Master, the fragrance on you is unusual. Have you been drugged?"
She looked at Madam Xiao with a wronged and anxious expression.
Madam Xiao immediately sent someone to fetch the family physician.
Su Youran walked over and said, "Let me take a look at my brother."
Madam Xiao quickly pulled her over, "Yes, your medical skills are excellent, quickly take a look at your elder brother!"
Shi Wenxia reluctantly stepped aside.
Su Youran squatted down to take Yun Tianbai's pulse.
Looking at Su Youran's stunningly beautiful face so close to his eyes, Yun Tianbai's expression gradually changed from bewilderment to astonishment.
Just now, when he was in the room and felt dizzy, he seemed to see his sixth sister... no, it should be Jiang Youran from his previous life!
Su Youran withdrew her hand after a moment and nodded, saying, "It was indeed a drug-induced incense. This incense should be the same as the one on the daffodils earlier."
Shi Wenxia quickly asked, "What daffodil?"
There's definitely something fishy going on.
Xiao's face darkened.
At this moment, several male guests walked over, including Lord Zhou and Yun Yue.
Upon closer inspection, Lady Xiao was surprised to find that His Highness the Crown Prince was also present.
Madam Xiao rubbed her forehead, knowing that this matter could probably not be covered up today, and that she should quickly have the area cleared.
She winked at Madam Su, then said to the servants, "Why aren't you preparing another guest room? The heir of the Duke of Pingguo seems to have had too much to drink; help him to his room to rest first."
Madam Xiao then said to Lady Ningyuan, "Let's help Miss Wu to the backyard first. Lady Pingguo is also here; she will surely give you an explanation."
After saying that, she looked at Madam Su.
Madam Su nodded, "Once the young master regains consciousness, we need to find out the truth, and also see what his wishes are, before we discuss it further."
Lady Ningyuan, however, did not want to act so hastily. She cried out, "My poor daughter, even if she was framed, she has still lost her innocence! The Duke's Mansion must give us an explanation!"
Shi Wenxia sneered, "I knew long ago that you coveted our young master. Whether you were set up or set up yourselves, it's hard to say!"
Lady Ningyuan immediately retorted, "This is the Zhou residence. How could we possibly set a trap for ourselves in the Zhou family?"
Seeing that continuing the conversation would escalate into a matter concerning the Zhou family's family values, Madam Xiao immediately intervened, saying, "With so many people present today, this matter must be handled properly. Let's wait until the children are all settled and have calmed down, investigate the matter thoroughly, and then your two families can discuss it together. The Zhou family, of course, cannot remain uninvolved; they can act as mediators."
Su readily agreed.
With the Zhou family acting as a middleman, the two families are unlikely to end things too badly.
But Lady Ningyuan was determined to make the matter clear today, and she wouldn't allow Lady Xiao to try to settle things peacefully first.
Seeing the group of male guests getting closer and closer, she gritted her teeth, suddenly stood up, took two quick steps, and rushed to the most distinguished young man in the middle. "Your Highness, please do justice for me! My daughter cannot be allowed to lose her chastity in vain! I beg Your Highness to do justice for my daughter and arrange a marriage for her with the Duke of Pingguo!"
Although the crown prince is the heir apparent, he cannot bestow marriages upon his subjects, so they can only ask the crown prince to act as matchmakers.
With the Crown Prince as guarantor, his daughter would at least be a secondary wife.
Unexpectedly, Yun Tianbai suddenly started vomiting violently.
A mocking smile appeared on Su Youran's lips.
As expected, Yun Tianbai, who was deeply in love with Shi Wenxia, has become so disgusting in this life after having a second woman.
So in my previous life, I never consummated my marriage with Yun Tianbai until my death, and I was lucky that I didn't have to endure his disgusting expression.
Originally, the Crown Prince was considering helping the Yun family because they were members of the Yun family, but when he looked up, he saw Su Youran's gloating expression and was taken aback.
This little girl is suspicious!
Logically speaking, Yun Tianbai is her stepbrother, so she should be worried. Why is she mocking and gloating?
However, Yun Tianbai wasn't satisfied with just vomiting; he also roared, "Absolutely...we can't let this...bitch enter the Duke's mansion!"
The entire room fell silent.
Wu Xinxin, who had been crying, immediately stopped crying and looked at Yun Tianbai with surprise and embarrassment.
Lady Ningyuan's expression also changed drastically. "What do you mean by this, Young Master? You have ruined my daughter's reputation for no reason, and yet you still say such things?"
Following the gaze of Lady Ningyuan, Yun Tianbai saw Wu Xinxin, whose face was covered in makeup and powder from crying. He didn't even have time to answer and started vomiting violently again.
As Shi Wenxia wiped his mouth, tears streamed down her face.
Fortunately, he refused, and his refusal showed his attitude.
Madam Su was at a loss for what to do. If such a thing had happened normally, and the man already had a wife, it would have been a simple matter of being carried into the mansion in a sedan chair.
Besides, Wu Xinxin is an illegitimate daughter, so it wouldn't be beneath her to be a concubine in the Duke's mansion.
But the Lady of Ningyuan Marquis immediately asked the Crown Prince to act as guarantor, which clearly indicated that she was aiming for the position of a secondary wife. Yun Tianbai, however, refused to even grant her the title of concubine, which put her, as the stepmother, in a difficult position.
Seeing his wife's predicament, Yun Yue scolded, "You unfilial son! After so many years in the army, all you've learned is to be irresponsible?! This is a trivial matter; your mother will handle it for you! How dare you speak up?!"
Yun Tianbai paused.
Su Youran advised with concern, "Brother, you seem to be in so much pain. Why don't you go back to your room and clean up first, and then the two families can discuss it further? Miss Wu is still unmarried, so you should give her a proper title. Otherwise, what will happen to our younger brothers and sisters in the Duke's mansion when they try to find husbands in the future?"
His tone inevitably carried a hint of schadenfreude. In his previous life, he had favored concubines over his wife. In this life, he would show him what it felt like to have multiple wives. He would also let Shi Wenxia taste what it was like to have a concubine!
Lady Ningyuan was determined to get the Crown Prince to vouch for her, and she cried out to him, "Your Highness..."
Upon hearing Su Youran's words, the Crown Prince became even more certain that she was extremely dissatisfied with her elder brother, Yun Tianbai. He coughed lightly and said, "This is a private matter within the inner quarters, and I will not interfere. You should tidy up and discuss it properly."
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