Shen Xiwei sat on the chair, suppressing her joy, pinching her handkerchief to cover her lips, and quietly watched the show.
Chi Yan actually killed someone?
Tsk, she couldn't help but feel thankful once again that she hadn't married him!
Shen Tangning sneered inwardly as she looked at the scene of the three-way trial.
She should have expected that the eldest son's family was keeping a close eye on the second son's family's every move, and how could they possibly miss the slightest thing?
Having finally found an opportunity to make a fuss, how could Lady Hou possibly let it slip by?
Shen Tangning didn't intend to hide it for long. At least she got through tonight, which would allow the two elders to get a good night's sleep. There would be a tough battle tomorrow, but this idea obviously failed.
"Second son's wife, is this the good son you raised! He spends his days fighting cocks and chasing dogs, doing nothing productive, and I can grit my teeth and turn a blind eye. But what has he done now? He's actually involved in a murder case! My Chi family will absolutely not tolerate such a disgraceful wretch!"
Madam Chi suddenly looked up: "Mother!"
Judging from the old lady's words, she actually wanted to kick her son out of the house.
This won't do!
Seeing her mother-in-law about to get up and kneel, Shen Tangning raised her hand and pressed her back down.
Madam Chi looked at her with tears welling up in her eyes. Although she didn't understand, she still suppressed her anxious heart.
Shen Tangning glanced at the furious old lady and said ambiguously, "Grandmother, the Prefect of the Capital has only asked my husband to cooperate with the investigation. He has not yet been convicted. Whether he did this is still up for debate."
The old lady gave her a cold look, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes: "Arresting only him isn't enough to prove his suspicion? Things have developed to this point, do you think there's still room for maneuver?"
At this moment, she felt that Chi Yan had ruined the reputation that the Chi family had painstakingly built up over many years, and she wished she could immediately sever all ties with him!
No wonder they are descendants of that vile woman; their bloodline is inherently lowly. If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have left this family behind!
“Of course there are.” Shen Tangning spoke calmly, her expression showing no sign of panic. “There’s always a way out after the darkest hour; we haven’t reached a dead end yet, so how can we jump to conclusions?”
Lady Hou clenched her fists and sneered at her, "Tang Ning, I know you are eager to protect your husband, but murder is no small matter. You should know that if this matter is really related to Yan Ge'er, our entire Chi family will suffer as a result!"
She pursed her lips, her tone filled with gritted teeth, "Putting everything else aside, just the memorials impeaching the Marquis and Ziheng at court tomorrow are enough to give us a hard time!"
Her son has worked so hard to get to where he is today, how can his future be ruined by that wicked Chi Yan!
Upon hearing this, the old lady's blood boiled, and she slammed her hand on the table: "No! This unfilial son! He must be expelled from the family..."
Shen Tangning stood up and suddenly called out, "Grandmother!"
Her face was solemn as she questioned him, word by word, "We are family, we share the same fate! Instead of trying to resolve this, you're rushing to sever ties. What will outsiders, and even His Majesty, think of this?"
Everyone's expression froze.
She curled her lips and said slowly, "It is only natural to protect oneself, but if it is later proven that Chi Yan is innocent, spilled water is easy to spill, but it is difficult to take it back."
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