Chapter 418 Face to face
"What's going on?" Duke Zheng frowned and looked at the mess in the yard.
"Go ask your granddaughter and daughter-in-law." Old Mrs. Zheng frowned and left holding Song Ci's hand.
He just looked at Zheng Jiaojiao who fell into the water with heartache, not knowing that the matter had been exposed and what she was about to face.
Soon, everyone in the Zheng family knew that Zheng Jiaojiao had fallen into the water, and they all gathered in the yard to check on her condition.
He wiped away her tears and said, "Song Ci and Jiaojiao were together. I don't know how, but Jiaojiao fell into the water."
Everyone looked at him with different eyes.
Mrs. Zheng advised her, "Jiaojiao, are you okay?"
He nodded, "The doctor said Jiaojiao was just frightened, but she's fine."
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said, "As long as he's alright."
He choked for a moment and continued to talk about the topic, "Jiaojiao was fine, but she fell into the water. Song Ci, as an older sister, didn't know how to hold her back. How could she just watch her sister fall into the water?"
Mrs. Zheng smiled without saying anything, and the smile on her face faded a little.
Zheng Mei, who had always had a good relationship with Zheng Jiaojiao, said angrily, "A lot has happened since she came back. Sister Jiaojiao fell into the water again. Grandma and Grandpa should give Sister Jiaojiao an explanation no matter what."
After that, he stood up and said, "I'm going to go find grandma and grandpa to seek justice."
He was startled. "Stop! Don't tell your grandmother about this. You..."
Before he could finish his words, he disappeared.
He cursed, "I haven't finished speaking yet."
Immediately, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.
She was just trying to save Song Ci's face in front of others. If she really appeared in front of Old Lady Zheng, it would be hard to say who was right and who was wrong.
What's more...she thought about the clues she had exposed, and wondered if Old Lady Zheng would find out.
Old Lady Zheng was drinking tea with Song Ci in the courtyard. The maids and servants brought this year's new tea. Song Ci took a sip and praised it, "Grandma, this tea is good. It must be tribute tea."
Old Lady Zheng: "You have a very good tongue. This tea was originally brought to the palace to be presented to the emperor, and the emperor gave it to your grandfather as a reward."
Song Ci: "My granddaughter is lucky to have such good tea with her grandparents. Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to drink such good tea anywhere else."
The worry on Old Lady Zheng's face faded a little after she coaxed her. "Hey, if your sister was as sensible as you, Grandma wouldn't have to worry so much. Helping outsiders to harm your own family, it really, really makes me at a loss for words. Our Zheng family has never produced such a person."
Song Ci comforted her instead, "Grandma, this matter has nothing to do with you and grandfather, you don't have to blame yourself."
Just as Old Lady Zheng was about to say something, Zheng Mei arrived. She rushed in so fast that even the maid at the door couldn't stop her.
"Grandma, grandma, your granddaughter has something to say." Zheng Mei came in and met Song Ci's eyes. She paused and became even angrier. "Grandma, it was her who caused sister Jiaojiao to fall into the water."
Old Lady Zheng, "Who told you that it was Song Ci who caused Jiaojiao to fall into the water?"
Zheng Mei continued to glare at Song Ci, "When the two of them were together, Jiaojiao fell into the water. Do we need anyone to tell us about this? Grandma, won't you make a decision for Jiaojiao? Who did Jiaojiao fall into? The doctor said she was frightened and needs to rest well."
Old Lady Zheng sneered, "Since you need to rest well, then just do it. It's just the right time to have some peace and quiet."
Looking at Old Lady Zheng's attitude, Zheng Mei was surprised, "Grandma, you..."
Old Lady Zheng scolded, "Shut up, you idiot who can't tell right from wrong. You're here to accuse me before you've even figured out the whole thing."
Zheng Mei, who had rarely been scolded since childhood, felt wronged and pouted, "She was wrong in this matter from the beginning."
"It was your delicate sister who took the initiative to harm others, but she didn't expect to end up losing more than she gained. And you, an idiot, listened to others' instigation and came here to cause trouble."
Zheng Mei was surprised, "How could that be?"
Old Mrs. Zheng was angry and slammed the table, "Of course not." The tea on the table shook, creating beautiful ripples.
"Grandma, don't be angry." Song Ci smiled, "If you are really curious, why not let them confront me."
Zheng Mei was still skeptical. Upon hearing this, she snorted coldly and stamped her feet. "Okay, I'll go back and let them confront me."
As a result, when they returned to the yard, when He heard that they would have to confront each other face to face, her face turned cold and she scolded Zheng Mei.
"Who told you to go and say that? We won't confront each other. Jiaojiao is still in bed recuperating. What's there to confront?"
"But if Jiaojiao was the one who was harmed by her, wouldn't that make it clear?"
He was both annoyed and angry, and secretly cursed Zheng Mei in her heart for being a stubborn fool.
"What are you talking about? Your grandmother is very partial now. She doesn't even care about Jiaojiao anymore. You should go back too. I have to go take care of Jiaojiao. I don't have time to argue with you..."
Zheng Mei stood there in a daze, Song Ci's words ringing in her ears.
If you just ask them to confront you, I guarantee they won't dare to come because they are unreasonable.
Song Ci really got it right.
Could it be that, as my grandmother and Song Ci said, it was Jiaojiao who took the initiative to frame her?
Jiaojiao hid in the house for half a month, and the excuse of being frightened could no longer be used. Old Mrs. Zheng finally brought up the matter when everyone was gathered together.
"What happened by the lake that day?"
Zheng Jiaojiao, "I, I accidentally fell into the water."
Seeing that she didn't tell the truth, Old Lady Zheng looked at He and said, "If she doesn't tell you, then you won't tell me either? How did you know that Jiaojiao and Song Ci were together when you came that day?"
He's face was embarrassed, "Mother, I was just guessing..."
Old Lady Zheng sneered, "How could you guess so accurately? This isn't difficult. Just go to the banquet and ask the maids and servants and you'll know the answer. Second son's wife, do you want to tell me yourself, or should I ask someone to find out?"
Both mother and daughter were shocked. They didn't expect that Old Mrs. Zheng would not care about the Zheng family's reputation and wanted to make a big deal out of this matter.
If you ask the servants, won’t the Li family know about it?
Old Mrs. Zheng actually went to such lengths to help Song Ci.
He pursed her lips, "Mother... there's no need to make such a big fuss about this. Jiaojiao didn't say who to blame."
Zheng Jiaojiao, "Yes, grandma, this matter is over now."
Old Mrs. Zheng was impatient with their beating around the bush. "Let me ask you," she pointed at Zheng Jiaojiao, "was it you who lured Song Ci to the river, saying you were going to get a good scent sachet, and deliberately had people walk onto the covered bridge. The covered bridge has been in disrepair and has been broken for a long time. You often go to Li's house, so it's not difficult to get this news."
Zheng Jiaojiao's face turned ugly. She had no way to refute this matter anymore.
The second time I went back to Li's house, Mrs. Li reminded me not to go to the covered bridge because the railing was broken and they were looking for someone to repair it.
"You won't tell me?" Old Lady Zheng sneered, "Then I'll ask Madam Li if you know anything about this."
“Grandma, how can you ask Madam Li!”
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