Chapter 115 Don’t Consume My Trust in You
"Don't be so evasive. Did you actually do this?"
Chu Yian's evasive attitude made Zhao Shuning more certain of her guess, and her heart completely turned cold.
"No! This matter has nothing to do with me. I would not resort to such despicable means."
"Then how do you explain this medicine?"
Zhao Shuning insisted, "Maybe it's just a bottle. Someone wants to frame me and make it look real."
"I just checked, and the smell and appearance of the powder inside are exactly the same."
And they all have very strong aphrodisiac effects. He just opened it and smelled it, and his body soon became aroused.
Zhao Shuning still flatly denied it. "You don't understand medical principles. How can you tell the difference based on taste and appearance? If someone wants to frame me, they will naturally do a perfect job of these superficial tricks."
Chu Yian said coldly, "Then I will take it to the Imperial Hospital and ask Dr. Jiang to examine it personally. He is a highly skilled doctor and will not be easily deceived. I just don't know if you dare."
Zhao Shuning's expression froze again, and a wave of annoyance washed over him. "In the end, you just trust others and don't want to trust me!"
"I don't trust anyone but evidence."
Chu Yian moved closer to her and asked, "Let me ask you again, is this what you did?"
Zhao Shuning opened his mouth to deny it, but Chu Yian said solemnly, "Don't continue to erode my trust in you."
In the past, he would never doubt Zhao Shuning no matter what.
She is kind-hearted and treats patients gently and carefully. How could she harm others?
But what happened one after another made him slowly see her true nature.
She is selfish and narrow-minded. She will do anything to achieve her goals. Deep down, she is vicious and cruel, unrestrained by morality.
Chu Yian has lost basic trust in her.
Meeting his sullen gaze, Zhao Shuning felt inexplicably panicked.
Once trust collapses, it is extremely difficult to rebuild it.
She took a deep breath and said, "I really didn't do this. I just happened to know some inside information."
Chu Yian looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
Zhao Shuning spoke slowly, "I did give away a bottle of medicine once, but it wasn't my intention. The other party took the initiative to ask for it."
"who?"
"Concubine Li."
Chu Yian's brows moved slightly.
Zhao Shuning remained calm, "Lu Zhiran has boarded Prince Jin's ship and is destined to become a thorn in the eyes of the Sixth Prince's faction. It's only a matter of time before Concubine Li takes action against Lu Zhiran."
She was not lying, as this was indeed instigated by Concubine Li.
Chu Yian asked, "It would be easy for Concubine Li to get rid of her, so why resort to such a roundabout method?"
Zhao Shuning shook his head. "Li Guifei's goal is not to get rid of her, but to control her and take her property for herself."
Chu Yian's heart was shocked.
The Sixth Prince is ambitious and is determined to get that position.
The road to the top for emperors of all dynasties was paved with money and blood.
Lu Zhiran is extremely wealthy, which is indeed very tempting.
That makes sense.
Zhao Shuning looked at Chu Yian's expression and knew that he had taken his words to heart.
"You should believe in my innocence now, right?"
Chu Yian's expression faded. "You know everything about this matter, and you still dare to say that you are innocent?"
Zhao Shuning was furious. "You still don't believe me! I told you this was Concubine Li's idea!"
"Even if Concubine Li was the one who ordered this, you are definitely not innocent. Don't try to clear yourself so cleanly."
The indifference in his eyes made Zhao Shuning feel cold in his heart.
A flash of disgust flashed across Chu Yian's eyes. "When did you become like this? You're so strange that I almost don't recognize you! You're so vicious."
These words stabbed Zhao Shuning's heart like a knife, making her feel cold all over.
"Yes, I'm not innocent, but what kind of good man do you think Lu Zhiran is? This plot was originally aimed at her, but what happened in the end? Not only did she see through the plot, she also turned the tables on her own sister. She is the real villain. What's ridiculous is that you are still here to defend her."
Chu Yian's face was slightly serious.
"Don't you think about it? Who am I doing all this for? The Marquis' Mansion is in a difficult situation. I finally earned some respect from Concubine Li. How could I refuse her orders?"
"You want to be favored by the Sixth Prince, but you also have to consider your reputation. Where in the world can you get such a good deal? You are noble and kind, so be prepared for the Marquisate to become a low-ranking family!"
Zhao Shuning's sharp words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Chu Yian's heart hard.
He had come here to confront Zhao Shuning, but in the end, he was mocked and ridiculed by her. How could he swallow this?
"Don't boast about being so great. You do this for yourself first, and then for the Marquisate."
Zhao Shuning raised her head and looked at her coldly, "What's the problem with that? I'm me first, and then the young lady of the Marquis' Mansion. I've been fooled twice, and I won't be so foolish again and give away everything I have from my heart. Otherwise, in the end, it will all be in vain, and no one will feel sorry for me."
Chu Yian knew that she was talking about buying hair ornaments for Qing'er and paying for the wedding banquet, and he looked even more embarrassed.
Something in the air was growing tighter and tighter, and if I applied even a little force, it would break completely.
In the end, it was Zhao Shuning who took the initiative to bow his head.
"Yian, someone sent these things to you in order to sow discord between us. If we really develop a rift, we will fall into their trap. Yes, I admit that I am not that kind, and I will do anything to achieve my goals. But no matter what, I will not harm you or the Marquis' Mansion, because we are one, and this will never change."
She was not lying. She had no relatives in the capital and could only rely on the Marquis' Mansion.
They are one, and that's why she bows her head.
She took the initiative to give the other party a way out, and Chu Yian's tense expression eased a little.
He knew that Zhao Shuning did nothing wrong, and all this was for the future of the Marquis' Mansion, but a voice deep in his heart told him that she had changed, become unrecognizable, and the relationship between them had become a bond of interests, and they no longer had the impulse to do anything for love.
Chu Yian left Qingdai Pavilion, and Biying then entered the room cautiously.
"Madam, are you okay?"
Zhao Shuning's expression was cold, "Nothing."
Biying was indignant, "The eldest young master is too much. He doesn't care about your kindness at all. Instead, he keeps thinking about the one in front of him. He was obviously not like this before."
Zhao Shuning's lips curled up in sarcasm, "I should have expected this."
He was so ungrateful to Lu Zhiran in the past, so how could I expect him to make an exception for me?
Women always have unrealistic fantasies about themselves, thinking that they are special, but reality will teach them to see everything clearly.
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