The Mute Wife Who Brings Prosperity-Chapter 641 - 604: Evidence (Part 2)

"How can you say it’s insignificant?" Wen Wan countered, "Let’s just talk about the third question. If you snuck in today, then it means the guards at the Duke Mansion were negligent, and it’s the fault of the person hosting today’s banquet. If you snuck in a while ago, then it indicates you have an inside accomplice in the Lu Family. To allow you to hide for so long, that person must not be a low-level servant; quite the opposite, they must hold significant power."

The host of the banquet, Mrs. Xiao Liu, immediately clarified after hearing this, "The guard today was very strict; it’s impossible for outsiders to sneak in. This ill-intentioned woman must have sneaked into our Lu Family long ago, just waiting to perform when the Duke’s birthday banquet starts!"

The more she spoke, the more Mrs. Xiao Liu found Mrs. Miao not only hateful but also suspicious, "Someone, take this venomous woman away!"

"Hold on!" An Imperial Censor’s Wife said coldly, "The situation is quite unclear now. Detaining a witness would only make it seem more suspicious under the circumstances."

The other party’s tone was overly strong, and given her status, even though Mrs. Xiao Liu was angry, she could not confront her directly and had to speak pleasantly, "Mrs. Ruan, today is our family patriarch’s birthday. Priorities must be kept in order. These people have already taken up too much time. Moreover, their words and actions are inconsistent, their motives impure. Investigating this deeply would not only take time but also require effort. This is a matter between our Lu Family and Mrs. Song. The Lu Family will handle it privately after the banquet. For now, I request that all the ladies follow me to the backyard for some tea and flower appreciation."

Mrs. Ruan remained unmoved, "Since it involves the former Princess, it is not a private matter. All the ladies present here have the right to know the truth."

Song Jiao gritted her teeth, "You said it’s the former Princess; she is no longer part of the Imperial Family. Her matters are her own, and what do they have to do with others?"

"Young girl, speak carefully," Mrs. Ruan said coldly, "Twenty years ago, there was indeed a Princess Changping in Great Chu."

Song Jiao was stumped; yes, twenty years ago, the Eldest Princess was still the Princess. The affairs of that time can’t be considered personal matters.

Realizing she couldn’t help her third aunt, Song Jiao suddenly felt powerless and distressed and unconsciously reddened her eyes.

Mrs. Ruan no longer paid attention to Song Jiao, turning her gaze to Wen Wan, "Mrs. Song, is what these witnesses said earlier true?"

Wen Wan did not speak.

"What is your relationship with the Former Princess Changping?"

The Imperial Censor’s Wife’s questioning was aggressive.

Wen Wan knew if she misspoke, by even one word, the court would be flooded with impeachment memorials against Song Wei.

She tightened her fingers, just about to speak, when a deep and steady voice came from outside the hall.

"That’s right, she is indeed the biological daughter of the Former Princess."

As soon as these words were spoken, the room erupted.

Everyone turned their heads to look outside and saw Song Wei, dressed in a sky-blue silk robe, walking slowly. His tall and upright figure and refined and elegant features seemed godlike at that moment, catching the attention of most of the women present.

Song Wei’s handsome appearance generally lacked aggression, but his sudden appearance in such a setting was so visually striking that it made people’s hearts flutter involuntarily.

Just looking at him made many of the women blush.

However, Mrs. Ruan remained clear-minded, speaking in a formal, assertive tone as she pointed at Mrs. Miao, "Earlier, they said Mr. Song was the best witness. So now, are you intending to personally confirm Mrs. Song’s identity?"

Song Wei, without looking away, had focused on Wen Wan from the moment he entered.

Wen Wan, after enduring for so long, finally saw the person most familiar to her. At the instant Song Wei appeared, all her earlier composure collapsed into grievance. Even though there were still many people present, she couldn’t hold back her emotions any longer; tears fell like broken strings of pearls.

"Mother, don’t cry, don’t cry..."

Jinbao lifted his little sleeve, standing on tiptoe, trying to wipe Wen Wan’s tears.

Song Jiao also said, "Third Aunt, now that Third Uncle is here, everything will be fine."

Wen Wan knew that as long as he was there, nothing would be wrong, but she still wanted to cry.

Clearly, she had been so strong before, but upon seeing him, she felt aggrieved.

Wen Wan lowered her head and cried uncontrollably. Song Wei was already by her side, reaching out to gently pat her head.

This casual action instantly filled Wen Wan with strength. Regardless of the great abyss or hellish fires ahead, she would no longer be afraid.

As her sobbing subsided, Song Wei straightened his stance, faced everyone, and calmly said, "Yes, I can confirm that Wanwan is the biological daughter of the Former Princess Changping."

Upon hearing this, the room exploded with chatter.

"Since Mrs. Song is the daughter of the Former Princess, who is her biological father?"

"Earlier witnesses said the Princess left her three-year-old daughter in Mr. Song’s care before being taken away. Can you tell us how many times the Princess was actually married?"

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One sharp question after another bombarded Song Wei, as these people crazily sought the most accurate answers from him.

Su Yi, watching intently, furrowed her brows fiercely. Having experienced Song Wei’s methods, she knew his sudden appearance would definitely ruin her plans.

With a light cough, Su Yi said, "This is the inner court; how did Mr. Song get in here?"

Song Wei looked at Wen Wan, his tone seemingly helpless but with an underlying affection, "It is indeed impolite for an outsider to enter the inner court, but if doing so reassures my wife, I will not mind any punishment from your mansion."

Su Yi laughed, a bit forced, "Since Mr. Song has personally admitted that Mrs. Song is the biological daughter of the Former Princess, would you care to explain the circumstances to everyone?"

Song Wei answered the earlier questions directly, "Firstly, Wanwan’s biological father is Prince Consort Lu; there’s no doubt. Secondly, the Princess was married only once in her life, which was the wedding with Prince Consort Lu. She was not married a second time, nor is there any ’third man’ as some claim."

Mrs. Miao grew anxious, "Do you think denying it makes it untrue? Where’s the evidence?"

"Exactly, anyone can talk without proof. This sounds just like protecting Mrs. Song and the former Eldest Princess!"

Song Wei smiled faintly, "Previously, didn’t someone claim to have seen the Princess hand her three-year-old daughter to me personally? That’s the evidence."

After speaking, he took an object out from his sleeve.