The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant-Chapter 645: Confirmed Beyond Doubt
Su Qing’s questioning voice was nothing short of mournful and desolate, showcasing a demeanor of ultimate grievance that made Song Ci’s mouth twitch.
Oh, the pitiful and fragile heroine in Aunt Qiong’s writings!
Men are most taken with this act, hoping no one appears who believes a lost child is love lost for Su Qing, otherwise he might just roll up his sleeves—
And punch him!
That Lin Zhuzi raised his head, looked at Su Qing, felt a stabbing pain in his heart, licked the bitterness on his lips, turned his eyes away, and let out a cold laugh.
"A woman like you who only covets wealth and status, who doesn’t despise you? Since you disregard my devotion, then I’ll drag you to die together!"
Those present immediately filled in the blanks with a story of a heartless woman.
Song Ci had seen countless scenes from plays and was almost certain that the two of them would perform a drama, insinuating one another, hoping that if there was any affection left, one would be tactful enough to take all the blame upon themselves.
Indeed, although Lin Zhuzi spoke with disdain, Song Ci could see at a glance that he was acting, and rather poorly at that.
This Lin Zhuzi intended to take the blame himself.
Song Ci glanced up at the sun, already setting in the west. It was almost twilight, and the winter days darkened quickly. They couldn’t afford any more delays, nor could they wait overnight at the Duke Mansion for the outcome.
She called over a servant woman, whispered a direction, and the latter hurried away.
Meanwhile, Su Qing was still playing the pitiable role. Being naturally frail, this act left her pale-faced, her body swaying as if she might collapse at any moment, appearing even more feeble than Song Ruqi lying in bed.
Qi Zhen’s brow furrowed; could it be that he truly wronged her?
Song Ci observed Qi Zhen’s expression and cursed inwardly.
The Madam looked even more furious, saying coldly, "Dear Lady, son-in-law, can you really tolerate such a crude act? If you don’t execute them to set an example, are you waiting for outsiders to say that the Duke Mansion can’t manage its servants?"
The Madam of the Duke couldn’t hold it in any longer; she had endured enough of the other’s aggressiveness today, so her voice turned cold: "As the Grand Madam said earlier, everything should be based on evidence. The matter has not yet been fully investigated. Please do not rush, dear lady. There will be a fair explanation for right and wrong. We won’t wrong any good person."
The Madam’s expression changed, her chest heaving with anger.
It wasn’t her own daughter who miscarried, so she didn’t care at all, instead choosing to protect a vulgar maid.
Song Ci shook her head, thinking that Madam Gu had let her rage cloud her judgment, now even treating the Duke Mansion as her own domain.
"Zhuzi, how long do you plan to protect her?"
Just as Lin Zhuzi was shouldering all the blame, Lin Pozi suddenly appeared, rushed over, and hit him while saying, "How can you be so foolish? How can that vile woman be worth sacrificing your life for? She’s just using you, you fool. What good will it do you to take the fall for her? Will she ever appreciate your kindness?"
There’s no hope; the last sprout of the Lin family can’t survive. There’s no escaping the charge of causing the mistress’s miscarriage.
Her Zhuzi, oh dear Zhuzi, so young and unmarried. If it weren’t for that little wretch Su Qing who seduced him, how would he be foolish enough to risk his life for such a worthless act?
Since her Zhuzi won’t survive, if he’s giving his life for this little wretch, then they’ll die together. She’ll arrange a posthumous marriage for them; then he’ll fulfill his wish and travel peacefully!
Lin Pozi let out a chilling, rattling laugh, pointing at Su Qing: "Third Master, Madam, it was she who instructed Zhuzi. She personally said the Third Madam bullied her and wished her dead. It’s my foolish Zhuzi who listened to her nonsense. I beg Third Master for mercy!"
Su Qing was overwhelmed with frustration: "I did not, you’re slandering me!"
She spoke hurriedly, her eyes rolled, and she fainted.
The Madam gave a sardonic smile as she looked at the Madam of the Duke — falsely accused? Here’s the solid proof!
