Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Upon hearing this, Zhang's body trembled slightly, and she was obviously greatly relieved.

His originally furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and an imperceptible look of relief and relief appeared on his face, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

However, at this moment, Su Rao felt an indescribable chill in her heart, a chill that came from the very bones.

She keenly captured the subtleties in her father's words.

Perhaps my father had already sensed it vaguely in his heart.

The manipulator behind this series of injustices is none other than Lin Xiaoniang, who always appears weak.

But she soon realized that this vague insight did not stir any waves in her father's heart.

There was no anger, nor sorrow, as if nothing was more important than the woman in his heart.

In Mr. Su's eyes, the sudden death of his mother and the innocent damage to the family's reputation.

They all seem as light as a feather and not worth mentioning.

What he really cared about was how to protect Lin Xiaoniang, who came from behind.

Maintain her, protect her, at all costs.

However, today, Su Rao does not intend to let this matter go easily.

Her eyes were determined, her voice was clear and powerful, and she vowed to seek justice for her mother.

"Sir Song, how can a case be handled so hastily and abandoned halfway?"

Her questioning was both a direct inquiry to Lord Song and a doubt and dissatisfaction with the way the entire incident was handled.

Upon hearing this, Lord Song's eyes sparkled, and his tone was full of justice and determination, "When investigating a case, we must trace the source of the case. We must give justice to the innocent, and ensure that the guilty receive the punishment they deserve!"

Every word he uttered was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

Su Rao deliberately raised her voice so that her words echoed in the room and struck people's hearts. "Dad, you are so eager to end the interrogation. Could it be that you are the mastermind behind it? Mother has served you diligently and without regrets for many years. Why do you want to harm her so cruelly?"

This question made the air in the room freeze instantly, and everyone's eyes were focused on Master Su.

When Mr. Su heard this, his face turned pale in an instant, and a look of fear flashed across his face.

If words like these were to spread, he would be in trouble as the head of the family.

Wrongly accusing one's own concubine is not only a joke, but also a shame!

He quickly waved his hands to defend himself, his voice a little hurried, "It's unfair, I have never done such a vile thing! Continue the trial, we must find out the truth and find out the real murderer! Who is it, who is behind this?"

Under the pressure of Su Rao's sharp gaze, a timid voice trembled and revealed the truth, "It's... it's Lin Xiaoniang..." Before the words fell, the other servants seemed to be liberated. They nodded and pointed their fingers at Zhang Xiaoniang in the corner.

Lin Xiaoniang's face turned pale as paper in an instant, as if all the blood had been drained from her.

He froze in place, looking at the accusatory looks around him in disbelief.

Su Rao stepped closer, her voice stern but calm, "Mrs. Lin, you are in charge of everything in the Su family, and you hold all the power. Let's not talk about it for now. But you actually tried to tarnish my mother's reputation. This is clearly to put her in an irreparable situation. What is your intention?"

Her words were like a sharp sword, piercing the silence in the room.

In private, Mr. Su might favor Lin Xiaoniang without hesitation.

But under the watchful eyes of the public, faced with a situation that could damage his reputation, he had to make a trade-off.

Even though he doted on Lin Xiaoniang, at this moment, he cared more about his own reputation and status.

So, Mr. Su suddenly stood up and walked angrily to Lin Xiaoniang.

Without giving her any time to explain, he slapped her hard and loudly.

"I have great trust in you and have entrusted you with all the affairs of the Su Mansion. Is this how you repay my trust and manage this family?"

Every word he uttered was filled with disappointment and anger.

Lin Xiaoniang burst into tears and knelt on the ground in panic.

She cried and complained that she was deceived by Sun Gui, her mouth full of regret and self-blame. She looked extremely pitiful, as if she wanted to punish herself immediately in order to be forgiven.

Upon seeing this, Master Su winked gently, and the servants beside him understood.

He hurried forward and half-pulled, half-dragged Lin Xiaoniang away from the scene. The turmoil seemed to have come to a temporary end.

Su Rao stood quietly aside, watching all this with cold eyes. When the time was right, she spoke softly, "Dad, how are you going to deal with this matter?"

Although her words were soft, they revealed a firmness that could not be ignored.

"Sun Gui, give her a good lesson first and drive her out of the house. As for Miss Lin, the housekeeper no longer has to obey her orders. If she...if she is beaten with thirty sticks again!"

Master Su's order was cold and decisive, revealing his attitude towards the whole matter.

When Lin Xiaoniang heard that she was going to be beaten with thirty boards, her body went limp.

He fell to the ground and pretended to faint in an attempt to escape punishment.

"Why did my little mother suddenly faint? I hope nothing really happened to her. Although my aunt is usually not friendly to my mother and me, and even wrongly accused my aunt, I really don't want her to have any accidents."

Su Rao pretended to be concerned. As she spoke, she stepped on Lin Xiaoniang's hand seemingly inadvertently, causing her to groan in pain.

"Oh, I'm so glad that my little sister is okay."

Su Rao pretended to be relieved, but a complicated light flashed in her eyes.

Lin Xiaoniang could no longer hold on, and was eventually supported and dragged by her servants.

He staggered out of the room to accept the inevitable punishment.

Mr. Song had seen enough of this good show, so he stood up slowly, said goodbye briefly, and left leisurely.

Su Rao listened to the dull sound of boards falling in the distance, as well as Lin Xiaoniang's occasional screams. The breath that had been suppressed in her chest for a long time was finally slowly released.

This battle between justice and revenge, at least at this moment, was a slight win for himself and his mother.

Su Rao slowly revealed the decisive news to Madam Su, and the worry on Madam Su's face instantly disappeared.

It was as if a long drought had finally ended and the whole person was glowing with a proud radiance.

Over the years, Lin Xiaoniang's status in the mansion has always been high.

Mrs. Su always felt depressed, and the master often favored her without any reason, which made Mrs. Su feel extremely depressed.

Lin Xiaoniang's fall from power this time is undoubtedly like a ray of warm sunshine in winter.

It illuminated the gloom in Mrs. Su's heart, and made her feel an indescribable joy.

"Rao'er, you must serve the prince well in the palace and make him sincerely convinced."

Mrs. Su spoke earnestly, her eyes full of expectation and love for her daughter.

Su Rao nodded solemnly, with determination flashing in her eyes, "Mother, don't worry, the prince treats me very well, I will do my best."