Chapter 27: Shut Up

Shut Up

In the exceptionally quiet front hall, that voice sounded somewhat sharp and harsh. And the person who stood out to speak was none other than Qiao Yuaner!

Of course, it was only natural for Qiao Yuaner to stand out. After all, Xiao Ru was her personal maid, and Nie Jinxuan's questioning just now had already revealed a certain message. Therefore, once it was determined that Xiao Ru was the murderer, Qiao Yuaner would naturally be hard-pressed to escape responsibility. Thus, even if she feared the current situation, Qiao Yuaner absolutely could not remain silent.

Upon hearing this, Nie Jinxuan merely looked up and swept a glance at her, then turned to instruct Gu Hong beside her.

"Chief Steward Gu, take Miss Qiao out for a moment!"

Nie Jinxuan's voice was indifferent. Upon hearing this, Gu Hong was slightly stunned, looked up at Yin Fengzhan, and then waved for two servants to come over and invite Qiao Yuaner out.

But Qiao Yuaner was of a fiery temperament; how could she be willing to leave at this critical juncture? Therefore, after a brief shock, Qiao Yuaner was so angry that she pushed away the two maids who had stepped forward and walked directly to Nie Jinxuan.

"Nie Jinxuan, what do you mean? First you suspect my maid, now you want me to leave. Are you not going to stop until you've destroyed me? Besides, the Prince hasn't said a word yet, what right do you have to make me leave? Let me tell you, it's not your turn to speak here, Nie Jinxuan!"

Qiao Yuaner was truly furious. But at this moment, facing Qiao Yuaner's anger, Nie Jinxuan was not annoyed. She turned her eyes to look at her quietly, then her expression darkened instantly.

"It's not my turn to speak, so is it your turn to speak, Qiao Yuaner?"

One sentence blocked Qiao Yuaner's momentum. After she finished, Nie Jinxuan stepped forward, pressing directly before Qiao Yuaner.

"Don't forget, the Princess Consort of this Chen Wangfu is still me, Nie Jinxuan, and no matter how favored you, Qiao Yuaner, are, you are still just a concubine! If you don't have the ability to make the Prince favor a concubine over his wife, then just shut up for me. Save yourself from saying things that make people laugh!"

Nie Jinxuan did not have a good temper, and since she didn't even fear Yin Fengzhan, how could she fear a concubine like Qiao Yuaner?! Therefore, facing Qiao Yuaner's insolence, Nie Jinxuan chose to retaliate in public.

For a time, everyone present, including Gu Hong and Han Luoxue, was stunned. Taking advantage of this moment, Nie Jinxuan didn't waste words and directly had the guards outside the front hall pull the dazed Qiao Yuaner out. She didn't even give Qiao Yuaner a chance to speak again!

Qiao Yuaner was taken away in the most wretched manner. And from beginning to end, Yin Fengzhan, sitting in the main seat, had not said a word.

The front hall and the courtyard were silent. At this time, Nie Jinxuan didn't say much more, then turned her gaze back to Xiao Ru.

"Xiao Ru, you don't need to be afraid. Now I am just inquiring about the situation. As long as you tell the truth, I naturally won't wrong you!"

"Yes... yes..."

"Very well, then tell me, after you ate dinner last night, what did you do, and who were you with?"

Putting away her previous domineering air, Nie Jinxuan returned to her usual calm. But Xiao Ru was, after all, just a maid, so even though Nie Jinxuan said this, she couldn't help but tremble all over.

"Ser... servant last night... after eating last night, I, I was just like usual, in, in the room talking to my master, until my master... master fell asleep, I, I then left..."

After stammering for a long time, Xiao Ru finally finished speaking. After she finished, Xiao Ru couldn't help but look up at Nie Jinxuan timidly, then suddenly knelt on the ground with a 'thud'.

"Princess Consort, everything this servant said is the truth, you must believe this servant, this servant was really with my master last night, I didn't go anywhere, this servant is not the murderer... wuwu..."

In the end, Xiao Ru was still frightened to the point of tears. The tear-stained face was truly heart-wrenching. Therefore, Nie Jinxuan stepped forward, personally took Xiao Ru's hand, and helped her up.

"Alright, what are you crying for? Stand up first and then talk..."

Nie Jinxuan's tone was soothing, but subsequently, after Xiao Ru stood up, Nie Jinxuan turned to instruct the guards outside.

"Bring Miss Qiao back." ===== CHAPTER 28 =====