At Wang's command, several servants dragged Qin Mama and Zisu from outside the house away.
Soon, the finger-pinching torture device was brought out.
Yang Shuhuan gave a sinister smile and nodded to the servant.
As the instruments of torture drew closer, Zisu and Granny Qin turned pale with fright.
This thing won't kill you, but it will cause excruciating pain.
If you get caught in these hands a few times, they'll basically be ruined.
They served the old lady wholeheartedly and never neglected her in any way, but they never expected to be wronged like this.
If Ning Yin were here, she would never have resorted to torture so indiscriminately.
Granny Qin was filled with regret. She had criticized Ning Yin quite a bit in front of the old lady back then.
When Yang Shuhuan came in to manage the household, Granny Qin praised her for her decisive and efficient work.
Now look what happened, they've reaped what they sowed.
"Confess, Granny Qin, Zisu. If you don't want to suffer too much physical pain, confess now."
"I'm innocent! I'm innocent! I'd rather die poor than steal anything from the old lady!"
Granny Qin and Zisu crawled to Wang Shi's feet and kept kowtowing, but were quickly dragged away by the servants.
Madam Wang sighed; she was indeed very comfortable using these two maids.
But now that so much jewelry has been lost, how could she possibly let the two of them off?
"Huan'er, let's begin!"
Looking at the two kneeling on the ground, Wang turned her head and began to fiddle with her Buddhist prayer beads.
Yang Shuhuan waved her hand casually, and the servant immediately stepped forward and grabbed the two men's hands.
"Since you all want to experience the power of this family law, then I will grant your wish and make your move!"
The two servants, upon receiving the order, exerted all their strength to pull the clamps.
Qin Mama and Zisu screamed, and the splints and knuckles cracked and popped, causing their hearts to ache and their heads to spin.
In just a few seconds, both of them felt as if they had been to hell, and the pain that went to their very bones made them tremble all over.
Yang Shuhuan laughed freely, swaying her body as she walked over and squatted down.
He patted Granny Qin's face and said, "Granny Qin, you are my aunt's personal nanny. Over the years, the General's Mansion has treated you well. How could you dare to steal her things?"
"This old servant did not steal anything. I beg Miss Yang to investigate thoroughly and not to wrongly accuse an innocent person."
Qin Mama's voice was weak, so Yang Shuhuan pretended not to hear and said, "I remember you asked the accountant for twenty taels of silver a while ago, saying that your grandson was getting married. Could it be that you stole the jewelry to give to your granddaughter-in-law?"
“Miss Yang, you should speak with a clear conscience. This old servant has worked in this household for most of his life, so I have enough money to get married. Duan Ran has no need to do such a petty theft.”
Granny Qin gritted her teeth and retorted to Yang Shuhuan.
How could she not know that if she confessed, she would not only be punished, but might also be sent to prison?
Even if she doesn't go to jail, she'll still be sold off to the slave market for a pittance.
She absolutely could not confess, even if it meant death, she had to clear her name.
Yang Shuhuan squatted for a while and felt her legs go numb. She stood up, her patience completely worn off.
She has plenty of ways to deal with people who are tight-lipped; this splint alone can make them wish they were dead.
"So, Zisu, is your answer the same?"
Yang Shuhuan casually fiddled with her freshly done nails, her tone nonchalant.
“Miss, I did not steal anything. I have no relatives left in my family, so there is no need for me to risk my life.”
Zisu cried with tears streaming down her face, her hands already a bloody mess.
She used to use her skillful hands to comb Wang's hair and embroider, but now, all of that is useless.
If she confesses, she will be in a worse situation than Granny Qin. Yang Shuhuan will most likely sell her into Lanquyuan.
The thought of spending the rest of her life in such a place made her heart tremble.
Without thinking, he grabbed Yang Shuhuan's ankle. Yang Shuhuan was wearing a moon-white brocade gown today.
When Zisu hugged her, she was instantly stained with filthy blood. She frowned in hatred and kicked the person away.
Zisu leaned back and bumped right into Yang Shujing and Shen Jia, who were coming in from outside the courtyard.
Yang Shujing was carrying a bag of roasted chestnuts, and the two of them ate and chatted happily.
Today, Yang Shujing took Shen Jia to a high monk to get a peace charm for the two of them.
After returning from the temple, the two went to a silk shop and bought several sets of clothes to wear on their homecoming.
No sooner had he returned the items to his own courtyard than he heard a series of wailing and howling coming from Wang's side.
Shen Jia, who loves to join in the fun, quickly dragged Yang Shujing over to take a look.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
With chestnuts stuffed in her mouth, Shen Jia asked casually, then glanced at the perilla leaves on the ground.
"My aunt's jewelry is missing, and we're questioning the servants right now."
Yang Shuhuan answered, her gaze meeting Yang Shujing's, her expression dark.
When Zisu heard that the visitors were Shen Jia and Yang Shujing, she was suddenly startled, as if she had remembered something.
She had seen Yang Shujing acting suspiciously several times before, but since he was her future son-in-law, she didn't pay much attention to it.
Now that she thought about it, she felt that the jewelry was missing suspiciously, and it was very likely that Yang Shujing was behind it.
But Yang Shujing is the legitimate son of the Marquis's family and also the future husband of her young lady. If she said that, probably no one would believe her.
But if she didn't speak up, her fate wouldn't be much better.
She pursed her lips, crawled over on her knees, and said to Madam Wang, "Madam, there's something I'm not sure if I should say?"
Zisu looked at Yang Shujing again, her expression gentle and refined, without any flaws whatsoever.
"Go ahead and speak."
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