Madam Pei cried so hard she was almost heartbroken, her sobs making her look like she might collapse at any moment.
Old Master Pei frowned as he listened to Madam Pei finish explaining the matter before beckoning to the servants standing to the side.
"Help the First Madam up first."
Immediately, a servant stepped forward and helped Madam Pei up.
After Madam Pei sat down next to Old Master Pei, the servants prepared a cup of tea for her.
"Madam, please have some tea."
Madam Pei glanced down at the steaming cup of tea, but didn't take it. Instead, she turned to Old Master Pei and swore an oath.
"Dad, Minghan is still your grandson. No matter what, I beg you, you must save Minghan! I'd be willing to give my life to save Minghan!"
Old Master Pei interrupted her.
"Alright, let me find out about this first."
Madam Pei lowered her head, picked up the teacup, and didn't say another word, but continued to weep silently.
Old Master Pei's aged face showed a somewhat gloomy expression. He raised his eyes and looked in Ye Ningwan's direction. His wrinkled face revealed no emotion, only a natural and dignified air.
He asked in a deep voice.
"Wanwan, is what your sister-in-law said true? Did you do this to Minghan?"
It wasn't Ye Ningwan who spoke first, but Pei Fengzhi.
He retorted with considerable dissatisfaction to Old Master Pei.
"Is the old man accusing me? Wanwan is timid. She told me about this later. What do you want to know? Let me explain."
The way he addressed Old Master Pei carried a hint of warning.
Madam Pei's heart skipped a beat.
Her bad premonition suddenly appeared. She never expected Pei Fengzhi to protect that little bitch Ye Ningwan like this!
She knew perfectly well how much Old Master Pei doted on this son!
If the old master really lets this matter slide for Pei Fengzhi's sake, Madam Pei feels she could be so angry she'd die!
Before Old Master Pei could finish his sentence, Madam Pei preemptively spoke up.
“Dad! At that time, Fengzhi was still locked up in the police station. What could he know? He believed whatever Ye Ningwan said! Fengzhi was completely infatuated with this woman and his mind was clouded. He believed everything she said! How could his words be trusted?”
Pei Fengzhi wanted to retort, but Ye Ningwan grasped his hand, stopping him from continuing.
"No need, Ninth Master, there's no need to say anything good about me anymore."
She slowly broke free from Pei Fengzhi's hand around her waist, took two steps forward, and met the condescending, scrutinizing gaze of Old Master Pei.
"Grandpa, didn't you ask me if I was the one who caused Pei Minghan's injuries? Let me tell you, I was the one who caused Pei Minghan's injuries!"
Old Master Pei's face grew even more gloomy.
Even though his most beloved son was Pei Fengzhi, Pei Minghan was still his own grandson, and blood ties and family affection are not just empty words.
How could he not be angry?
Before Old Master Pei could erupt, Madam Pei had already jumped up in a ferocious manner.
Bang!
She slammed the cup in her hand onto the table, causing the water inside to splash everywhere.
With red eyes, she pointed at Ye Ningwan's nose and questioned her.
"It really was you! It really was you! Ye Ningwan, I knew this matter couldn't be unrelated to you. Even though Minghan refused to say a word, I had already guessed it! You poisonous woman, you slut, Minghan has been covering for you even in this state because of that little bit of affection from back then, and yet you've done something so despicable!"
She rushed forward, grabbed Ye Ningwan by the collar, and stared at her with bloodshot eyes.
"Ye Ningwan, if you have even a shred of conscience left, tell me honestly, did Pei Fengzhi instruct you to do this? Tell me!"
After Madam Pei shouted this, there was a moment of silence in the large tea room.
Pei Fengzhi's face clearly showed that he understood perfectly.
Old Master Pei, however, frowned deeply and coldly warned Madam Pei.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, are you out of your mind! How can you just spout nonsense without any evidence?!"
Madam Pei still held Ye Ningwan's collar tightly with both hands, looking as if she wanted to strangle her. She gritted her teeth and spoke to Old Master Pei with bloodshot eyes.
"Dad, I'm not making this up! Whoever ultimately benefits from this kind of thing is the most suspicious! I don't believe that Ye Ning would attack Minghan for no reason, and with such viciousness, targeting his most vulnerable spot right from the start... This is clearly premeditated!"
"If you say that Ye Ningwan acted on impulse, even if you kill me, I won't believe you!"
"My son is already like this, what harsh words can't I say? I don't need to hide these dirty and messy things in the family anymore!"
Madam Pei was somewhat disoriented and swayed unsteadily. She suddenly released her grip on Ye Ningwan's collar.
Ye Ningwan was pushed back several steps by her, but Pei Fengzhi was prepared and immediately helped her up.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"
Seeing how concerned Pei Fengzhi was about her, Ye Ningwan suddenly felt a pang of guilt.
What she's about to do will likely hurt Pei Fengzhi, but opportunities like today are rare. Hesitation will only lead to trouble; a short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one.
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