Just then, Xing'er suddenly started crying and pleading for her innocence, looking as if she wouldn't stop crying until the snow fell in June.
Seeing the person's tearful appearance, Li Chang'an couldn't help but sneer. She was about to say something when Zhuque behind her couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped forward and pointed at the two of them, angrily shouting, "You two are really putting on a good show! Master and servant, you're a pair of snakes and rats in cahoots, and you still have the nerve to cry foul here?"
As she spoke, she was about to draw her sword, but Li Chang'an stopped her.
"Zhuque, go and calm down!"
Li Chang'an frowned and whispered his advice.
Now is not the time to throw a tantrum. The two women have already disguised themselves as victims. If Suzaku loses her temper and attacks them now, it will inevitably create new trouble.
"lady!"
Zhuque's eyes burned with fierce anger, but seeing Li Chang'an's furrowed brows and gloomy face beside her, she could only give up in the end.
How could Li Chang'an not be angry?
"We beg you, Madam, to punish this insolent servant severely and do justice for us!"
Qin Xia added more firewood to the fire.
Seeing her so confident demeanor, even the maids and servants who were unaware of what was going on couldn't help but start whispering among themselves.
This was naturally exactly what Qin Xia wanted.
If Li Chang'an cannot handle this matter "fairly" according to everyone's wishes today, she will likely find it difficult to silence public opinion, let alone maintain her status as the mistress of the general's mansion.
What a brilliant move, killing two birds with one stone!
Li Chang'an's sharp gaze swept over the crowd, immediately silencing those who were enjoying the spectacle.
Then, she looked at Qin Xiashi, who was beaming with smugness, with a gloomy expression.
The anger in his heart grew stronger and stronger.
"Since Auntie cannot keep this person, then let her go!"
Li Chang'an suppressed his anger and spoke in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiashi and Xing'er couldn't help but show joy, thinking that Li Chang'an was going to compromise, and at the same time, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief that they had successfully escaped a crisis.
"This, this, this... Spare me, spare me! I... I didn't... I didn't..."
At the same time, Chun Tao panicked and became even more stuttering. She had no idea what crime the two women had framed her for, but from their conversation, she knew that the situation was very unfavorable to her.
Chun Tao begged for mercy and knelt down before Li Chang'an with a thud.
Looking at the pitiful man in front of him, Li Chang'an felt a pang of sympathy.
Zhuque, who was standing nearby, couldn't bear to watch any longer. She stepped forward and helped the person up, then comforted them, "Don't be afraid, get up!"
Upon seeing this, Madam Qin Xia immediately jumped out, pointing at Chun Tao and Zhu Que and shouting, "Even Madam said she can't be allowed to stay, yet you dare to openly protect her here? Do you think you can be above Madam?"
Hearing this, Zhuque frowned in disgust, thinking to herself, "Why does this woman talk like a mad dog biting people indiscriminately? I really want to stuff a rag into her mouth to shut her up!"
Then, Qin Xia looked at Li Chang'an and asked, "I wonder how Madam intends to deal with her? Will she be beaten to death with sticks, or...?"
Although she was ostensibly asking for Li Chang'an's opinion, a triumphant smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.
No, no, no! No... have mercy!
Upon hearing the words "beaten to death with sticks," Chun Tao was immediately terrified. She cried and knelt down again, kowtowing to Li Chang'an repeatedly, hoping to save her life in this way.
"I really didn't expect that my aunt, who usually seems so kind and gentle, is actually such a decisive and ruthless person!"
Li Chang'an did not answer Qin Xia's question, but instead raised his eyebrows and said something meaningful.
Qin Xia was immediately taken aback, and after pondering the meaning behind her words, her expression changed.
The other person was clearly mocking him.
Not only did Madam Qin understand the meaning behind those words, but the other maids and servants around her also understood.
Then everyone began to cast strange glances at Qin Xia Shi, and some even dared to whisper among themselves.
Although Qin Xia was furious, she dared not vent her anger on Li Chang'an. She could only point at the maids and servants and scold them, "How dare you! The madam is here, yet you behave so improperly. It seems you have been neglecting your upbringing!"
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly shut their mouths, but those piercing gazes continued to stare at Qin Xia Shi and scrutinize her.
"Madam, I dare not accept such words. The reason I want to deal with this unruly servant is because I feel sorry for you, as you almost fell into her trap. Besides, if we don't make an example of her this time, who knows who might try to harm your master in the future!"
Having finally managed to compose herself, Qin Xia had no choice but to put on a shameless act and make excuses for herself.
That was a brilliantly said statement, and it subtly shifted the blame onto Li Chang'an.
Li Chang'an's eyes always held a mocking coldness. Upon hearing this, she raised her eyes to look at Qin Xiashi, then curled her lips into a light smile and said, "Should I thank you, Aunt, for thinking of me so much?"
The question was sarcastic and unsettling, leaving Qin Xia at a loss for words.
However, Li Chang'an didn't want to listen to her now. He glanced at the two of them and said indifferently, "From today onwards, Chun Tao will work in my courtyard! That way, Auntie should be able to rest assured, right?"
No one could have predicted that things would take such a turn.
Qin Xia's jaw nearly dropped in astonishment.
Xing'er, who was standing to the side, was also dumbfounded.
After all that effort from the two of them, all they got in return was such a meaningless ending.
How utterly ironic!
Seeing the different expressions on the faces of the master and servant, Li Chang'an merely glanced at them with disgust.
Do you want to lead me by the nose?
Absolutely not!
Then Li Chang'an walked up to Chun Tao. Seeing that the little girl, who was trembling with fear, had softened considerably, he asked, "Would you be willing to come and serve me in my courtyard?"
The incident happened so suddenly that Chun Tao was caught off guard. She was stunned for a moment before quickly kneeling down to express her gratitude. While kowtowing to Li Chang'an, she stammered that she was willing.
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