Because the maids and nannies were worried that Su Lan might hurt someone, the interrogation of her was handled by the nanny and Liu Bajin. Liu Bajin was quite capable. After Zhuo Yinzhi's family finished their dinner, Liu Bajin and the nanny came over.
It turns out that Su Lan's entire family had died. Her mother had arranged a marriage for her younger brother this year, and they were to get married next spring. After the marriage, the woman would help the man by becoming a shopkeeper or doing some business.
Unexpectedly, they were all gone. Su Lan hadn't seen her family for two months and realized something was wrong. Later, she found out that her younger brother had died first, and then her mother had also died, burned to death in the house.
Her family had arranged a marriage for her with a 30-year-old man who had three daughters and was described as honest and reliable. She was very satisfied with him. However, her dream was shattered when both of her family members passed away, and the marriage was naturally off the table.
Su Lan no longer wanted to leave the palace; she craved power and wanted to find out who had caused her family's ruin. Taking advantage of the Fujin's pregnancy, she hatched a plan to sleep with her.
Su-lan originally had a happy family. They owned 30 mu of land and were considered well-off in the village. Her mother gave birth to four children: an older brother and two younger brothers. Although her father's health wasn't very good, he always kept the household very clean, and her mother was very capable, acting as a matchmaker. Her older brother was a skilled carpenter.
Unfortunately, the year was bad. An earthquake struck, the house collapsed, and my older brother died shortly after being rescued. My sister-in-law was so shocked that she went into premature labor and couldn't be saved. My little niece died shortly after birth.
Father couldn't take it anymore and fell seriously ill. To pay for his medical treatment, the once wealthy family was completely drained, and they sold off all but a few acres of their land. Then little Sulan went to the palace. Not long after she entered the palace, her father gave away her younger brother, who was only two years old and didn't remember anything. He was given to a cousin.
My uncle's family was well-off, and he gave my parents 100 taels of silver as a token of his gratitude. Then my father passed away. My mother and younger brother's lives gradually improved. Because of my uncle's presence, they, as a widow and orphan, lived a good life. Su Lan worked diligently in the palace, looking forward to a wonderful life after leaving the palace.
My cousin's family moved away when my younger brother was four years old.
Liu Bajin calmly finished telling Su Lan's story. Su Lan said that she wanted to use Yin Zhi's power to find out the murderer who harmed her family.
When Yinzhi heard that the maid was already 23 years old, he felt uncomfortable. He was still a fresh-faced 17-year-old, and the maid seemed to think that anyone could climb into his bed.
"Sir, what do you think of this matter?"
"This is the Fujin's maid, so of course she can do whatever she wants with her."
"Alright, Granny Shi, summon all the maids and eunuchs from the main courtyard to the courtyard. I have something to say."
As the head nanny, Granny Shi was not without fault and deserved 10 strokes of the cane.
Zhou Fugui, the chief eunuch, received 10 strokes of the cane.
Donghui, the head palace maid, whose merits cannot be entirely offset by her faults, but she still deserves credit and receives 5 strokes of the cane.
Su Lan, for climbing into bed and betraying her master, will be given 30 strokes of the cane and then sent back to the Imperial Household Department. Considering their past relationship, she will be allowed to take her personal belongings. If she wishes to give her valuables to family members outside the palace, Zhou Fugui will handle the matter; she is not allowed to take them privately!
There were three eunuchs, two nannies, two first-class maids, three second-class maids, two third-class maids, two junior maids, and two wet nurses, totaling 16 people.
In addition, the two eunuchs accompanying the old man were watching Su Lan.
"I remember telling you from the beginning that I am fair in rewarding and punishing, and that if you work hard and are loyal to your master, you will have a bright future."
He Zhuo sat on the stool, gently stirring the tea leaves, which also touched the hearts of everyone present.
"I cannot tolerate incest, I cannot tolerate betrayal. You all made such a promise back then, how could you change your mind?" He Zhuo put down the tea leaves, making a clinking sound that pressed down on everyone's nerves. It was just a few simple words, yet they made everyone unable to help but submit.
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