Chapter 10 Don't Kill Me, I'll Help You
Chu Yangyang stepped forward and said, "This incident was certainly not something I planned, but it may have been caused unintentionally. My maid Miaoyun accidentally dropped the long knot, which caused Sister Renyu to misunderstand and lead to the subsequent series of accidents."
She paused and began to analyze the stakes. "This matter is of great importance. It not only concerns the Prime Minister's Mansion, but also involves Guoqing Temple. If this matter reaches the emperor, the Prime Minister's Mansion will not benefit, and Guoqing Temple will also be implicated."
"I believe in Master Huiyuan's character, and I also believe what Sister Renyu said. Master Huiyuan is now deceased, and no matter what he did or what he experienced, it cannot be verified. If such a love affair were to get out, people would say that Master Huiyuan was framed, but people's words are terrifying. The question of who knows the truth would tarnish the century-old reputation of Guoqing Temple. The Buddha of Guoqing Temple is holy and wise, and prayers for the prosperity of Dai Viet have always been held in your temple. It is related to the destiny of the country, and your temple must not be damaged."
Chu Yangyang turned and bowed respectfully to Master Pu Du. "Master, how about we make a big deal out of a small matter and call it a day?"
"Anito," Master Pudu clasped his hands together, his kind face unperturbed by praise or criticism. "What the female donor said is quite true. I certainly believe in Huiyuan's character, but this will damage the reputation of donor Xiao, so this matter must be approved by the person involved."
Everyone suddenly turned their eyes to Xiao Renyu.
Xiao Renyu couldn't help but feel annoyed that the decision-making power was suddenly handed over to her.
She was just the daughter of a good friend who was boarding at the Prime Minister's residence. She was of low status and had no say, so she had no position at all.
In order to preserve the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the good name of Guoqing Temple, it seemed that the only way was to sacrifice her.
Anyway, she wasn't really humiliated, and if she argued with him, she would only end up losing more than she gained.
So she said, "Perhaps I was nervous and excited at the moment and misunderstood the princess. Since Huiyuan has committed suicide, the matter is over. But I also have a request."
Chu Shiyuan had long understood the implication of Chu Yangyang's words. The reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion could not be destroyed overnight. Hearing that Chu Renyu was willing to give in, he quickly asked, "Niece, tell me, if you have any requests, I will do my best to meet them."
Xiao Renyu said to Chu Shiyuan, "Uncle Chu, please instruct everyone present to keep this matter secret. If anyone spreads this matter, I will punish them severely."
Chu Shiyuan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, of course."
"Also, I want Uncle Chu to adopt me as his adopted daughter."
As soon as the words fell, the Chu family members couldn't help but look at Xiao Renyu, and then at Chu Yangyang.
Chu Xinyao was extremely unhappy. Not only did Chu Yangyang not suffer any loss, but there was also a new young lady in the mansion to compete with her.
But at this moment, even if she had a hundred courage, she would not dare to act rashly. After all, she was aware of the interests that Chu Yangyang had just mentioned.
The Prime Minister's Mansion is her biggest bargaining chip, and she must not let it collapse.
She now hopes that Chu Yangyang can come out and stop this.
However, she never expected Chu Yangyang to grin and laugh very happily.
Chu Yangyang is too happy with the result. It is her responsibility as the supporting actress to help the heroine of the original book make a comeback.
"Father, I have always liked Sister Renyu, and I don't have a sister either. Why don't you adopt Sister Renyu as your adopted daughter?"
It was thought that the willful and capricious princess would strongly oppose it, but no one seemed to expect that she would agree.
Luo Xifeng, who had been silent all the time, couldn't help but glance at Chu Yangyang.
Chu Yangyang felt as if x-rays were shooting out from somewhere, as if they wanted to illuminate her thoroughly.
Chu Shiyuan originally invited Xiao Renyu to stay in his house temporarily in order to repay his good friend Xiao's father for taking him in.
Now that things have come to this, it is better to go with the flow. Chu Shiyuan nodded and said, "Okay, I will accept you as my adopted daughter today."
The absurd incident that occurred in Guoqing Temple was hastily resolved.
Early the next morning, everyone hurried back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Chu Yangyang dragged her tired body back to her courtyard, Bishuiyunju, and she took a big step into the door.
He stepped over the threshold and before he took two steps, the door was slammed shut by a gust of wind.
The strong vibration startled Chu Yangyang. She instinctively turned around to look at the door, but her head hit a copper wall and flesh wall.
She frowned and touched her head which was hurt from the collision, took a step back, raised her eyes and saw who was coming.
"Luo Xifeng, why are you so startled?"
Luo Xifeng was filled with coldness and a murderous aura that Chu Yangyang was very familiar with.
Chu Yangyang was startled and quickly dodged to the side, trying to rush towards the door to escape.
But before she reached the door frame, Luo Xifeng suddenly grabbed Chu Yangyang's arm.
She only felt a powerful force that flipped her over, and then she felt a sharp pain in her chest. She was pushed towards the door, her body pressed tightly against the door panel, and then a huge figure pressed down.
Chu Yangyang raised her eyes and saw Luo Xifeng's eyes filled with hatred, like a sharp sword, slashing straight at her.
Chu Yangyang was slammed against the door, feeling a little angry. "Luo Xifeng, what are you crazy about?"
Luo Xifeng spoke, his tone cold and sharp, "My Lady, you've mastered the art of turning a big issue into a small one today. Don't think that doing this will erase all the dirty deeds you've done."
Chu Yangyang rolled her eyes. This guy must have such a deep prejudice against her.
She was about to open her mouth to explain, but suddenly she couldn't speak as Luo Xifeng grabbed her neck tightly.
The fair and slender neck was like a soft and rotten thin-skinned banana under these powerful hands. The neck would be broken with just a little force.
Chu Yangyang wanted to shout "You bastard", but she couldn't make a sound. Her throat was getting tighter and tighter, and the thin air was gradually decreasing. She was really about to suffocate.
She slapped Luo Xifeng hard with both hands, her eyes gradually turned red, and just when she thought she was about to die, her neck suddenly felt comfortable.
Chu Yangyang regained some air and took a few deep breaths. Only then did she feel her mind clearer.
She glared at Luo Xifeng, "I already told you I didn't do it, what's wrong with you?"
Luo Xifeng's murderous aura remained unchanged, and the knife in his eyes was ready to come out.
"Chu Yangyang, just because you were jealous of Miss Xiao's closeness to me, you poisoned Miss Xiao's soup the day before yesterday, and in the end, you suffered the consequences. I saved your life for your father's sake. Today, you haven't changed your ways and dared to frame Miss Xiao. Her innocence has been completely destroyed, and you think you can just let it go like that? Don't even think about it!"
Chu Yangyang simply couldn't express her pain in words. Human prejudice is a huge mountain.
What exactly does she have to do to move this mountain?
"I really haven't done it."
Chu Yangyang was tired of saying this.
Luo Xifeng, however, remained unmoved. She firmly believed she was the culprit. "Chu Yangyang, you don't have to act so hypocritical. I tolerated your humiliation to me in the past, visiting brothels and flirting. However, Miss Xiao is gentle and kind, always speaking well of you in front of me, yet you refuse to tolerate her and repeatedly frame her. Don't think I really don't dare to kill you."
After saying that, he stroked the red mark on her neck with his fingertips, as gentle as a lover's touch, but it made her tremble all over.
"I can help you find out the truth about the Luo family's extermination."
Chu Yangyang suppressed the fishy sweetness in her throat and looked at Luo Xifeng cautiously.
Luo Xifeng was stunned.
No one knows his true identity, let alone his true purpose.
Why did Chu Yangyang know about this?
"What else do you know?" He stepped forward, his handsome forehead almost touching Chu Yangyang's head.
In the blink of an eye, their breaths were entangled again.
She swallowed and said, "I... because I loved you so much, I sent someone to investigate you and accidentally discovered your identity. Also, the Luo family's annihilation seemed a bit strange, so I guessed your purpose for coming to my Chu family. Luo Xifeng, how about I help you? Don't kill me first?"
Chu Yangyang tried hard to extend an olive branch of peace.
Luo Xifeng paused for a moment, as if trying to gauge the truth in her words.
But Luo Xifeng had never seen such a pair of extremely crystal clear and sincere eyes of hers, and for a moment he actually wanted to believe her.
Seeing his hesitation, Chu Yangyang struck while the iron was hot. "The incident at Guoqing Temple was not my fault, and it's not over yet. I won't let it go unsolved. I will prove to you that I have nothing to do with this, and the culprit will be punished."
Luo Xifeng finally took a step away from her, and the air between them instantly became fresh.
Chu Yangyang breathed a sigh of relief.
"How are you going to prove it?"
"There's something I need your help with..."
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