But Lu Wei's words were implying that she was the one being implicated.
She reported to the authorities and brought in this Lord Zhou, determined to pin the assassination attempt on the Marquis's residence the previous night on her.
“I slept soundly until dawn, and I don’t remember leaving the room at all. What evidence does Aunt Lu have that makes her so sure I left?”
Mu Chenshuang stared at Lu Wei with cold eyes.
Lu Wei met Mu Chenshuang's gaze, her eyes slightly darkening, her hands clenched tightly under her sleeves, making a faint cracking sound.
Just as she was about to speak, Mu Yazhi, who was standing to the side, lost all reason in her anger and said furiously, "You're still trying to deny it. We clearly saw that there was no one in your room last night. You're still denying it. You're just harboring evil intentions. I think the assassin last night is definitely related to you."
Mu Chenshuang's lips curled into a cold smile. "Is that so? You just said you came into my room only to check on my safety, but now you're aggressively accusing me. Accusing me is one thing, but you can't even produce any evidence. You're just making baseless accusations. How dare you slander my reputation?"
"Guards, take Mu Yazhi away and slap her."
The stern shout startled the maids and guards present, who cautiously raised their eyes, exchanged glances, but dared not step forward.
The atmosphere became tense.
Although it was the princess's order, the princess is now back in the Marquis's mansion, which is run by Madam Lu. They wouldn't dare slap the Third Miss.
Mu Yazhi panicked at first, her face turning pale, but no one dared to step forward to restrain her. She quickly recovered and stared at Mu Chenshuang with sinister eyes, smiling smugly.
"Sister, I think you should tell the truth to avoid things getting out of hand, which won't do you any good."
Mu Chenshuang suddenly sighed, her imposing aura subdued, and looked at Lord Zhou beside her. "Lord Zhou, as you can see, I, a princess, cannot even command the servants of the Marquis's mansion. If they want to frame me, I'm afraid I will have no way to defend myself. I hope Lord Zhou can do justice for me and clear my name."
Lord Zhou had witnessed everything that had just happened.
He rushed over to inquire about the situation after receiving a report from the Marquis's residence. He heard that it was Madam Lu and Miss Mu who were pointing fingers at the Princess, but they did not produce any concrete evidence.
What he had just witnessed was something he hadn't expected. The princess, personally appointed by His Majesty, couldn't even give orders to a single servant in the Marquis's mansion, which showed that Madam Lu had complete control over the mansion.
Their targeting of the princess makes the assassination attempt on the Marquis's residence seem questionable.
“Princess, you can rest assured. If there is no solid evidence to accuse you, then it is slander. This old minister will certainly deal with it according to the law. If it cannot be dealt with, this old minister will certainly report to Your Majesty.”
This Lord Zhou is indeed upright and incorruptible.
Seeing the slight change in Lord Zhou's expression, Lu Wei's face flashed with panic. It turned out that Mu Chenshuang was still thinking of this trick.
Mu Yazhi, who had been smug, turned pale at Zhou Daren's words. Just as she was about to step forward to say something, Lu Wei stopped her, giving her a warning look that told her not to say anything more.
"Shuang'er, Yazhi was just too impulsive. I will definitely teach her a lesson afterward. The incident happened so suddenly that the servants didn't know what to do. If we really punish Ya'er, wouldn't people think that you, Shuang'er, are heartless?"
Mu Chenshuang had to admire Lu Wei; she could make even the most accusatory things seem innocent and claim it was for her own good.
“Lord Zhou, His Majesty is very busy, and I think there is no need to report this small matter to His Majesty.”
Mu Chenshuang said firmly, "Lord Zhou, Mu Yazhi has slandered me, and I hope you will handle this matter impartially. My father is not in the Marquis's mansion right now, and I feel like an outsider here. So I can only rely on the government to give me justice."
Lu Wei's face darkened abruptly. She turned her gaze to Mu Chen Shuang, her eyes flashing with a hint of malice. Suppressing her anger, she softened her tone and said, "Your sister was just making a few guesses. Why are you being so resolute, Shuang'er? If this gets out, people outside will start gossiping about you. Family matters should be resolved within the family. Your aunt will give you a satisfactory explanation."
Mu Chenshuang ignored Lu Wei and asked Lord Zhou, "Lord Zhou, how should this slander of the current princess be dealt with according to the law?"
Lu Wei's face instantly turned ugly.
"Detention of up to three years may be imposed, depending on the circumstances."
These words terrified Mu Yazhi so much that her legs went weak. As a pampered young lady, she couldn't bear the thought of going to jail.
"Ya'er, apologize to your sister right now!" Lu Wei suddenly spoke up sternly.
Mu Yazhi looked flustered, her fingers clenched tightly, feeling unwilling, but since her mother was so anxious to make her apologize, how could she dare to argue back?
He stepped forward and stood in front of Mu Chenshuang, his eyes narrowed, filled with resentment and unwillingness. He said with difficulty, "I'm sorry, I misspoke just now."
Mu Chenshuang did not respond. She placed her palm on the coffee table and tapped the surface lightly with her thumb, one tap after another, like an iron hammer striking Mu Yazhi's heart, making her feel flustered and anxious.
A quiet, low-pressure atmosphere.
Mu Yazhi frowned and stared at Mu Chenshuang, her heart filled with rage.
"Ya'er, kneel down and apologize," Lu Wei said.
Mu Yazhi's hands, which were hanging at her sides, tightened continuously. Helplessly, she knelt down and lowered her eyes. "Sister, I'm sorry. I misspoke just now. I was in a hurry. I hope you won't hold it against me."
Mu Chenshuang glanced down at Mu Yazhi, who was kneeling on the ground, with a cold look in her eyes.
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