Chapter 148: Volume 1_Chapter 148: If You Are Being Coerced, Blink

Volume 1_Chapter 148: If You Are Being Coerced, Blink

As soon as that person spoke, everyone's suspicious gazes turned toward Xu Shi.

Or rather, they were looking through Xu Shi at Yun Yarou.

Facing those gazes, Xu Shi only felt that her buttocks were even more painful, but fortunately, Lin Mama had been supporting her, otherwise she would definitely have had weak legs and wouldn't have been able to stand.

It must be said that Xu Shi's inner strength was incomparable.

At such a time, Xu Shi could also remain calm, only the look in her eyes when looking at Yun Qiyue no longer had the sharpness it had before.

"Qiyue, this matter must be a misunderstanding, Rou'er is kind-hearted by nature, she would never do such a thing..."

Yun Qiyue had no interest in listening to Xu Shi's meaningless words and interrupted directly: "You must have some misunderstanding of the word 'kind-hearted by nature', right?"

Xu Shi's face stiffened, her heart filled with secret hatred, and she subconsciously gritted her teeth.

It was just that Xu Shi had been beaten too severely, and even with the best ointment applied daily, it was impossible for her to be truly healed.

The pain when speaking could be endured for now, but the excruciating pain when gritting her teeth made Xu Shi's face look ferocious.

People close by could even see the thick makeup on Xu Shi's face peeling off, and even those far away, who hadn't noticed before, now vaguely felt that Xu Shi's face was a bit wrong.

"Why do I feel that First Madam Yun's face is a bit swollen?"

"Now that you mention it, I also feel it's a bit strange."

"I heard that First Madam Yun seemed to have offended the Regent and was slapped in the face—"

"..."

Very small discussions came, and Xu Shi only felt that her face was even more painful.

Damn it!

These rumors hadn't been able to spread for the past few days, why did someone in the crowd know?

But, when Xu Shi wanted to pinpoint the person who broke the news, she could only see a sea of heads and couldn't distinguish who had broken the news at all.

Xu Shi was even angrier.

Watching Xu Shi's clearly unstable expression, Yun Qiyue felt a secret thrill.

After the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Xu Shi's affairs hadn't spread, so it was just right to expose them all today.

Calling her evil, now she had no face left, right?

However, very soon, Yun Qiyue saw that Xu Shi, who had been on the verge of exploding, gradually returned to calm.

Seeing this, Yun Qiyue raised an eyebrow.

It had to be said that Xu Shi's psychological quality was truly strong; to be able to remain stable and not explode at such a time, it was no wonder she had been able to put on an act for so many years while the Old Marquis and the others were all there.

"Qiyue, this matter must be a misunderstanding. Since this servant says the money bag was given by the maid beside Rou'er, let's have that maid come out for a confrontation, what do you think?"

"Not good." Yun Qiyue was very blunt, and only when she saw that the hypocrisy on Xu Shi's face was about to fall off did she say, "But you can go and call the person out."

Hearing this, Xu Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterward, Xu Shi instructed the maid beside her,

"Go, call Zhiqi from beside the Second Miss. This Madam wants to ask her how she could do such a rebellious thing."

Her expression was righteous, as if the matter really had nothing to do with them.

The maid went in quickly, and after a while, Zhiqi was called out.

Yun Qiyue looked over and indeed saw that Zhiqi's face was ashen, so she knew what was going on, but Yun Qiyue wasn't in the slightest hurry; this was all within her expectations.

And as soon as Zhiqi appeared, she looked at Yun Qiyue with red eyes and said resentfully: "The matter has nothing to do with the Second Miss, I did it myself. I was good sisters with Zhiqi before, but because of you, Zhiqi died, I hate you, I hate you..."

Zhiqi shouted, her voice hoarse, desperate!

It could be seen that she felt desperate for herself.

Yun Qiyue looked at Zhiqi, shook her head, and said, "If you are being coerced, blink your eyes; if your family is being threatened, blink your eyes again. I can help you, as long as you tell the truth."

Everyone: "..." What kind of meme is this?

Even Zhiqi and Xu Shi were stunned.

Xu Shi's actions were exposed on the spot by Yun Qiyue, making Xu Shi's face look ugly.

After Zhiqi was stunned, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes for a moment.

But, when she opened her mouth, she subconsciously glanced at Xu Shi.

Zhiqi's body trembled imperceptibly, and then the look in her eyes when looking at Yun Qiyue was filled with determination, "This servant was not coerced, this servant just hates you for causing Zhiqi's death."

Seeing that Zhiqi wouldn't change her words, Yun Qiyue didn't feel much regret, just looked at her coldly.

"You keep saying that Zhiqi was caused to die by me, then why don't you say why Zhiqi died? Was it really my fault?"

Zhiqi: "..." Although she didn't understand what "fault" meant in this context, Zhiqi couldn't respond.

Because she wasn't very close to the former Zhiqi either, it was just that she needed a reason at this moment.

"A maid who was caught and beaten to death for poisoning the Princess at the Princess Mansion, may I ask, how did I cause her to die?"

Zhiqi remained speechless.

She really had nothing to reply.

And the onlookers listening also felt strange; how could this matter be forced onto Yun Qiyue?

It was a bit far-fetched.

Xu Shi, seeing that the scapegoat was about to fail, immediately reminded, "Zhiqi, why did you harm Qiyue, why not confess truthfully? Could it be that you want your family to be implicated with you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhiqi's body trembled again.

Afterward, she looked at Yun Qiyue firmly, "If it weren't for you bullying the Second Miss, and Zhiqi wanting to seek justice for the Second Miss, how would she have risked herself? The Second Miss showed this servant kindness, but you bullied the Second Miss time and time again, this servant couldn't stand it, and wanted to stand up for the Second Miss."

Yun Qiyue nodded: "Since you seek death, I will fulfill your wish."

Saying this, she said to Yu Lin: "Send her to the officials."

Even Yama cannot save someone who is determined to die.

She had given her a chance, and since she would rather believe Xu Shi than herself, and was willing to be a scapegoat, there was nothing more to say.

Besides, she wasn't innocent either.

As for this result...

Yun Qiyue glanced at the crowd and saw that many people's eyes were flickering, so she knew that some people still held doubts about this result.

After all, no matter how much one speaks up for their master, it's impossible to go to this extent.

Combined with what this branch had done before, she believed that one day, the Yun family's first branch would reap what they sowed.

Thinking of this, Yun Qiyue walked a few steps toward Xu Shi with a smile, and stopped when Xu Shi's expression changed slightly, "First Madam Yun, don't be nervous, I just want to tell you that it's best to hide your tail tightly, otherwise—"

Otherwise what, Yun Qiyue didn't continue, but the smile in her eyes inexplicably made Xu Shi feel threatened.

Yun Qiyue smiled at Xu Shi, turned around, and walked toward the General's Mansion, looking as if she didn't intend to continue tangling.

However, Xu Shi looked at Yun Qiyue's back, her heart beating wildly.

She always felt that Yun Qiyue's causing this scene wasn't simple, as if something was about to happen.

Otherwise, with Yun Qiyue's current temperament, how could she end this matter so easily? ===== CHAPTER 149 =====