Second Aunt finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her daughter had finally come to her senses, so she and Xie Lingyu helped Xie Lingqin to leave.
but……
"Um, she's clearly not a young lady."
The giant clam stood there and finally spoke hesitantly.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" The second concubine rebuked her sharply, almost instinctively.
The giant clam immediately took a step back in fright.
General Xie's expression tightened, and his gaze suddenly fell on the giant clam. "Say what you just said again."
Even the wise king standing to the side couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
"Yes, General, although the figures are similar and she is wearing my young lady's clothes, my young lady is much slimmer, and..."
"And what? What's wrong with your eyes, girl? Do you want your young lady to embarrass herself here?"
Second Aunt stopped talking about Tridacna.
Now that things have come to this, even if it's embarrassing, she can't let Miaoqiao show her face.
Otherwise, she would be truly finished. Even with her nephew Wang Renyi as her support, the general would be extremely disappointed in her.
In the future, for her...
No, absolutely not.
General Xie looked at the meek and submissive Tridacna Clam, then at his second aunt, and sighed after a moment.
“Oh, not your young lady?” The wise prince, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and spoke up.
The tone of his voice even suggested a willingness to help.
Tridacna looked at the Prince Xian, her eyes trembling, and nodded, "Yes, it must not be. I was just... I was so shocked."
The wise prince glanced at the giant clam shell, then at General Xie, "General, regarding this matter..."
"Your Highness, this girl must have been punished by my elder sister and is trying to take this opportunity to harm the master. Don't fall for her trick."
Xie Lingyu was almost crying her eyes out. Now, because she and her second aunt were supporting "Xie Lingqin," she finally realized who she was supporting.
She absolutely must not let her show her face.
Otherwise, not to mention her mother, her actions just now would raise suspicions.
Therefore, she had no time to think about why the prince would suddenly speak up for Xie Lingqin; she just needed to make sure Miao Qiao didn't get any exposure.
Yes, just stomp on the giant clam shells until they're dead.
This giant clam looks timid and weak; it's obviously easy to trample on.
“Tridacna, your elder sister has always treated you well. Don’t cause any more trouble here. Hurry up and come back to the courtyard to help out, and I will not hold this against you.”
Tridacna visibly trembled at Xie Lingyu's shout, clearly frightened, and her voice became somewhat unclear, "This servant, this servant..."
very good.
Seeing the giant clam like this, Xie Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief. It was indeed easy to handle. So when she looked at the Prince Xian again, her expression was timid and gentle.
A beauty as lovely as jade, her red lips slightly parted, her eyes sparkling.
“Your Highness, my elder sister is already in such a state, so please don’t make things difficult for her.” As she spoke, Xie Lingyu tightened her grip on “Xie Lingqin’s” arm to show her support. “Elder sister, don’t worry, Father will take care of things for you.”
At this moment, Miaoqiao could only nod as her second aunt secretly pinched her hard.
But she was unwilling to accept it.
I'm not reconciled.
If things continue like this, she really won't be able to turn things around.
The maidservant beside the young lady was clearly puzzled.
She had heard from Granny Yang that her mother wasn't poisoned by the eldest young lady, but by the second concubine. Granny Yang also died not long after leaving the manor…
Could it be that, by then, she...
No, she doesn't want to...
At this moment, the giant clam seemed to be frightened again, its eyes filled with shock.
The wise king looked on, his eyes thoughtful.
And at that very moment.
Miao Qiao, who had already followed her second aunt and Xie Lingyu, suddenly broke free from them and cried out, "General, you must stand up for me!"
With that one sound, the sky changed, and all around fell silent.
Some people want to laugh, while others want to cry.
Tridacna lowered her brows and eyes, a smile finally appearing in her heart. She had not failed her mistress's expectations.
In the shadows, Xie Lingqin smiled coldly. This Miao Qiao had finally figured out her situation.
"General, it's me, Miaoqiao!" Miaoqiao threw off the veil covering her face and ran towards General Xie before her second aunt and Xie Lingyu could react in surprise.
He knelt down with a thud.
"Xie Jun, it was Second Aunt who threatened me, but I still can't do something so unconscionable."
General Xie's face turned ugly, very ugly.
Everyone's expression changed.
This person is not Xie Lingqin.
It wasn't Xie Lingqin, and this maid was forced by the second concubine?
"You, you, you..." Second Aunt was almost dizzy, feeling as if countless huge rocks were crashing down on her. "Miaoqiao, what nonsense are you spouting, you little brat?"
"This servant is not lying, General. It was Second Madam who drugged me, causing me to lose my virginity. She also threatened me to impersonate the Eldest Miss, trying to frame her..."
"You brat, you're talking nonsense..."
"Second Aunt, you poisoned my mother, you poisoned Granny Yang, but please don't poison me! I don't want to die..."
"You lowly servant girl..."
In the blink of an eye, a fierce argument broke out.
In the shadows, Zihe, standing behind Xie Lingxin, was filled with amazement.
Looking at Xie Lingqin's serene features, I was filled with admiration.
Indeed, Miss's judgment was spot on. She not only caught Second Aunt's attempt to take a risk and make the best of a mistake, but she also understood Miaoqiao's thoughts perfectly.
She had just asked her to send a telepathic message to the giant clam, only to have her act as a catalyst. In fact, if the giant clam were to point out that she was a fake young lady, the second aunt and Xie Lingyu would not be in a good position either.
But what can be done right now? It's all just infighting and tearing each other apart.
The young lady didn't even need to lift a finger.
The giant clam escaped unscathed.
Without a doubt.
Once our young lady walks out, the show will be even more interesting.
---Aside---
Come on, grab a small stool and come watch the show.
This chapter isn't finished yet, there's more to come in the next chapter!
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