Chapter 496 Gu Yuxin's Power
Aunt Qiao's words seemed to be just a question, but in reality, she was saying that the Marquis's family did not want to support two more nieces, so they deliberately plotted to kill Gu Yuhe.
As Gu Shuyan listened to Aunt Qiao's words, her gaze subtly fell on Gu Yuxin. Seeing that Gu Yuxin was looking at the maid beside her, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
It seems Gu Yuxin has also noticed the maid, so she doesn't need to show her face.
"What do you mean by that, Aunt Qiao? Do you think we would have wanted Yuhe to be in this situation?"
Ji had been taking good care of her two nieces. When she saw Gu Yuhe's body, she was heartbroken and never imagined that someone would take the opportunity to slander her.
"Doesn't Madam understand what I mean? You were the ones who took my two daughters, but if you took them, why did you have to take their lives?"
Aunt Qiao hadn't said anything earlier, but seeing Ji Shi's heartbroken expression, she spoke up without any hesitation.
However, contrary to expectations, as soon as she finished speaking, she was not met with doubt, but with everyone looking at her with resentment.
Aunt Qiao thought that by manipulating public opinion, she could get people on her side. But she forgot that this was the Marquis's mansion, and the servants in the mansion were all born into the family. These people had received decades of kindness and care from Madam Ji, and they could not be swayed by a few words from her.
"Aunt Qiao, you should speak with a clear conscience. Don't you know how you treated those two children back then?"
Lady Ji was furious. How could there be such a shameless person in the world? When she first saw the scars on her two children, Lady Ji couldn't believe that their own mother had done it.
Now that the child's body is barely cold, instead of washing and preparing the body for burial, she's splashing dirty water everywhere.
Ji was so angry that she trembled. Gu Shuyan saw this and quickly came over to support her. The old lady could not stand up either and was helped forward a few steps by Zhao Mama.
Just as he was about to speak, Gu Yuxin, who had been staring at Aunt Qiao, spoke up, "Guards, Aunt Qiao has gone mad. Take her away and lock her in the demolition room."
"As for that lowly maidservant who doesn't know how to advise her mistress, drag her away and beat her to death, so she can be buried with my third sister."
Gu Yuxin knew perfectly well that Aunt Qiao's recent actions were abnormal, and she was afraid that this maid was involved in it.
Since the culprit is this maid, how can we face our sister in the afterlife if we don't make her die with Gu Yuhe?
"What? Gu Yuxin, I'm your own mother! Are you crazy? You want to lock me up?"
Gu Yuxin acted decisively, issuing orders in front of so many people, leaving Aunt Qiao completely bewildered. What was wrong with her?
"Shut up! I only have my stepmother. What are you, a mere servant? Drag her away."
Gu Yuxin spoke forcefully again, and immediately someone stepped forward to drag Aunt Qiao and the maid away as instructed.
Aunt Qiao struggled incessantly upon seeing this, but the maid remained remarkably calm.
"Yufei, go do something for me."
Gu Shuyan whispered a few words in Yu Fei's ear, and Yu Fei immediately nodded and left.
The two troublemakers were dragged away, and Gu Yuxin turned to look at the old lady, "Grandmother, your granddaughter has overstepped her bounds."
Even though her elders were still alive, she was giving orders. Gu Yuxin's red and swollen eyes showed a hint of apology.
"You did a great job. Now that Yuhe is being prepared for burial, it is the most important thing. Aunt Qiao made such a big fuss, and you handled it very well."
The old lady nodded in approval, then waved her hand, and someone immediately brought up the prepared clothes.
Gu Yuhe's clothes should have been worn by He Yin, her legal mother, but He Yin thought it was unlucky and didn't even show her face. So the task of changing Gu Yuhe's clothes fell to Ji Shi.
Watching Madam Ji carefully apply makeup to Gu Yuhe, Gu Yuxin burst into tears again.
Even though she had her own flesh and blood, in the end, Yuhe's funeral arrangements still had to be handled by her aunt. She didn't know whether she and her sister were fortunate or unfortunate.
"Yuhe will definitely be reborn into a good family in her next life, with loving parents."
Gu Shuyan didn't know how to comfort Gu Yuxin, so she patted her shoulder and said this.
"Yes, she'll definitely be reborn into a good family." Gu Yuxin nodded. The dead are gone, and she only hoped that Yuhe would never have to suffer like she did in this life again and could live a peaceful life.
In the palace, Yun Yichen presented the witnesses and evidence to the emperor.
After questioning him carefully, the emperor was furious. The thought that Lu Yuanbin, having failed to marry the princess, had turned his attention to Gu Shuyan only made him more dissatisfied with his son.
Everyone in the court knew about the marriage alliance between the Gu and Ji families, and Gu Shuyan was highly sought after by both families. Marrying her meant gaining the support of both families.
Back when the crown prince was still in power, the emperor knew that everyone coveted the Gu family's daughter, but he wasn't too worried. After all, his sons all knew that if anyone dared to marry Gu Shuyan, it would undoubtedly be a sign that they had designs on the throne.
Later, when the crown prince was deposed, the emperor was worried that the Gu and Ji families would be courted by others. However, when he heard that Gu Shuyan and Yun Yichen were engaged, he was relieved because both sides were conservative.
Now that Lu Yuanbin has actually targeted Gu Shuyan in order to expand his own power, things have become more complicated.
"Guards, draft the decree."
After a moment of silence, the emperor waved his hand and ordered someone to bring paper and pen.
"Your Majesty, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
What Yun Yichen wanted was the emperor's attitude. Since the emperor was going to draft an edict, he naturally didn't need to stay any longer.
"Your subject will also take his leave now."
Lu Changqing rarely appeared in front of the emperor. If Yun Yichen hadn't dragged him here today, he probably wouldn't have been able to see the emperor again until the Dragon Boat Festival.
"You may all leave!"
The emperor waved his hand, his gaze lingering on Yun Yichen for longer than on Lu Changqing.
Despite seeing his son whom he hadn't seen in a long time, the emperor showed no joy at the sight of him. When inquiring about Lu Yuanbin's affairs, he even subtly blamed Lu Changqing for not suppressing the matter.
Fortunately, Lu Changqing was already used to this, so he didn't care about the emperor's attitude at all.
"My lord, you've finally come out."
Zhong Lin was guarding the palace gate. As soon as he saw Yun Yichen come out, he hurriedly came to greet him.
"What's wrong?" Yun Yichen asked indifferently, glancing at Zhong Lin before turning away.
"The Gu family's carriage has had an accident."
Zhong Lin's expression was somewhat grave, and Yun Yichen finally reacted upon hearing this.
"What did you say? The carriage had an accident? What about Shu'er?"
Yun Yichen's words, though not loud, were overheard by Lu Changqing, but Lu Changqing did not step forward to ask any questions.
He has already gotten himself into a lot of trouble today, and the matter with the Duke of Anguo's mansion has not yet been dealt with. He doesn't want to cause any more trouble for himself.
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