Chapter 133: I Was Wrong to Accuse

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Yun Ruojin ran downstairs crying, her whimpering sobs drawing attention.

Jing Pei, who was close to Yun Ruojin, grabbed her, watching the grieving Yun Ruojin with worry.

"Is Xi Wan okay? Did you explain everything properly to President Fu?"

Anyone with eyes could see how tense Fu Sijue had been about Xi Wan just now; Yun Ruojin being scolded was something they had long guessed.

Yun Ruojin found an outlet for her venting, leaning on Jing Pei's shoulder and beginning to pour out her tears.

Her voice could still carry, just enough for the surrounding crowd to hear.

"I just made Peanut paste myself and gave it to Yao Yao, but who knew this kid wouldn't appreciate it at all. Xi Wan has never welcomed me; she even had A Jue drive me out. I only pushed her in a moment of panic; I really didn't mean it—Woo—woo—woo—..."

The moment those words were spoken, they immediately sparked discussion among the onlookers.

In their eyes, Yun Ruojin was the chosen candidate for a young husband favored by Fu Mingcheng, and as a descendant of the Yun Family, her character was certainly beyond reproach.

Thus, the focus of the controversy shifted to Lu Xiwán.

"I knew Xi Wan was only with President Fu for power; she rushed to push Miss Yun out—doesn't that show she's insecure?"

The onlookers, boasting that what they saw was the truth, eagerly began sharing their impressions.

"It's not even a stroke of the brush yet, and she's already so eager to treat the child as her own—there's definitely some ulterior motive."

They didn't even give Lu Xiwán a chance to explain; each person kept hurling words, trying to drown Lu Xiwán with a flood of spit.

Jing Pei carefully comforted the inconsolable Yun Ruojin, "You didn't do anything wrong; don't be sad, they're the ones who wronged you."

"Miss Yun, if I recall correctly, the lady who was kicked out for causing trouble at tonight's First Longevity Banquet was also brought in by you, wasn't she?"

Luo Zhou squeezed out of the crowd, standing opposite Jing Pei and speaking coldly.

He had known Lu Xiwán for so many years, so he naturally understood her character.

For that very reason, Luo Zhou would not allow anyone to slander Lu Xiwán.

"She is a subordinate I have high hopes for, so I brought her to the banquet; it can't all be my fault, can it?"

Yun Ruojin's eyes were red from crying, her voice trembling as she rebutted Luo Zhou's question.

"You brought them in; you should also be responsible for whatever they did. Otherwise, who will take the blame if something happens? Xi Wan is my friend; I know her better than all these rumors you hear second‑hand."

Putting other things aside, Lu Xiwán has always been very concerned about her own health.

If you claim Lu Xiwán harmed herself to frame Yun Ruojin, Luo Zhou doesn't believe it.

"What gives you the right to decide?" Jing Pei dismissed Luo Zhou.

Her family holds some influence in Haicheng; backed by the clan, no one dares to look down on her.

"Xi Wan once let me treat her illness; I trust her character too. Does that give me the authority?"

Luo Laoyezi's voice was steady and powerful, and the crowd automatically cleared a path for him to step forward.

Jing Pei fell silent instantly, and even Yun Ruojin involuntarily straightened up a bit.

Although the Luo Family hasn't expanded domestically in recent years, its influence remains.

"Perhaps Xi Wan was in too much pain earlier, causing her to lose control and blame me; I understand her," Yun Ruojin said, her gaze flickering as she found an excuse.

Luo Zhou promptly fetched a chair for Luo Laoyezi.

Luo Laoyezi sat down before speaking, "The specifics don't matter; you know what those words mean to those who don't understand her."

He has met many people over the years, and Yun Ruojin's little tricks barely stir any waves in his eyes.