Master Lin's voice was like thunder, making the atmosphere in the room extremely solemn.

Yun Xin's lips trembled, and she hesitated to speak. Finally, she mustered up the courage to say, "Last night, it was Doctor Su who asked us to go and rest. She said that she could take care of the old lady alone. We..."

Qiu Yu hurriedly answered, her voice a little hurried: "Yes, yes, I remember it very clearly. When I helped the old lady change her clothes last night, the bracelet was still on her hand..."

She didn't mean to shirk it; the scene was indeed vivid in her memory.

At this time, Song Xiaoniang interrupted slowly, with a clear hint in her tone: "Perhaps, this matter is related to Doctor Su who just received a generous medical fee. He was tempted by the money..."

Although it was not stated directly, the meaning was obvious.

Master Lin was furious when he heard this: "How can this be! Someone, bring Su Yu back immediately. I want to ask him personally!"

After saying that, Su Yu was about to leave the Lin Mansion, but at the threshold she suddenly felt an irresistible force pulling her back into the hall.

Faced with the eyes of everyone in the room, all with their own thoughts, Su Yu felt a mixture of confusion and innocence, and seemed particularly isolated and helpless.

"Master Han, what kind of deep meaning and considerations are hidden behind this behavior?"

There was a hint of chill in her words, and she couldn't help but wonder in her heart, are these people really trying to make things difficult for her and delay time on purpose?

Don't they understand that she is eager to return to her warm but distant home?

Perhaps, hidden behind this is their lack of confidence in their own judgment. They have to wait until the respected old lady wakes up and confirms it in person before they are willing to believe in her innocence and let her go?

Why can't we just tell the truth and avoid all this unnecessary trouble? It's really confusing and exhausting!

Master Lin's eyes were as sharp as torches. He carefully observed every change in Su Yu's expression and slowly said, "Miss Su, could you please think carefully about whether you have inadvertently brought something from the Lin Mansion with you?"

There was a subtle hint of tentativeness and caution in his words.

As soon as these words came out, Su Yu suddenly opened his eyes wide, with a look of disbelief.

Could it be that these people really suspected that she had bad conduct and had stolen the property of the Lin Mansion under the cover of night? She had stayed up all night and tried her best to save the unconscious old lady, but in return she received such a ridiculous accusation!

"hehe."

Su Yu's laughter was chilling, "What priceless thing has been lost in the Lin Mansion? Do you need to make such a big fuss and put this unfounded crime on me?"

Her words were full of sarcasm and challenge.

Master Lin stirred the foam in the teacup nonchalantly, as if everything was under his control, and said leisurely: "If it were just ordinary property, it would be of no importance, but this is a treasure passed down from generation to generation in our Lin family, and it is of extraordinary significance. If Miss Su accidentally took it away, as long as you return it, considering your kindness in saving the old lady's life, our Lin family will forgive you for the past."

"Let bygones be bygones?"

Su Yu's voice was full of sarcasm, as if he was mocking this hypocritical tolerance, "Should I be grateful and shed tears for this?"

Her words were sharp, like a knife edge, making everyone present feel the tit-for-tat in them.

Song Xiaoniang couldn't hold back her anxiety and suddenly interrupted, "Who else could it be but you? All the maids said that you were the only one who stayed with the old lady last night. It must be you, a country girl who didn't know the rules, who was tempted by the money. How could you say you were wronged?"

Her accusations were brutal and heartbreaking.

Su Yu glanced at the maids trembling with fear, and a deep sense of self-blame surged in his heart.

This is the price of ignoring the fate of others and showing sympathy easily! She meant to understand their hard work, but she ignored the fact that the identity of a servant is destined to bear all kinds of injustice and suspicion.

At this moment, she understood that sympathy and understanding, in this complex world of power and privilege, could sometimes become the sharpest weapons and backfire on their owners.

"If I insist on declaring that I have never touched any treasures in the Lin Mansion, how will you judge, Your Excellency?" Su Yu asked coldly, with unquestionable determination flashing in his eyes.

Faced with Su Yu's firm attitude, Master Lin seemed to lose some patience and slammed the teacup heavily on the table, making a loud bang that made people tremble.

"Miss Su, as long as you are willing to take off your clothes and let the maid in the mansion examine you, your innocence can be easily proved."

His words revealed a firmness that left no room for negotiation.

Hearing this, Su Yu's gaze was like ice, penetrating Master Lin's defenses.

"Master, this is absolutely not allowed."

Madam Shaofu quickly intervened, trying to ease the tense situation. "The situation is still unclear. This move is too reckless and hasty. It may not be appropriate!"

Her persuasion was like a gentle breeze, slightly easing the tense atmosphere in the room.

With the intervention of Madam Shao Fu, Su Yu's mood gradually calmed down, and he suddenly realized that he had a moment of resentment and impulse in his heart.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm her mind.

Once you are suspected of being a thief, it is difficult to prove your innocence even if you have a thousand reasons.

Words are often so insignificant in the ears of those high and mighty people.

But she, Su Yu, would never allow herself to suffer such humiliation, physical violation and search!

In this case, the only way out is to stay here, uncover the truth personally, and bring the real thief to justice, so as to clear this unjust injustice!

Su Yu raised a cold smile and said, "Body search? Have you ever considered that once my innocence is proven, how will the Lin family be seen by the world if I treat my lifesaver like this?"

Her words were both a question and a warning, instantly freezing the air around them and doubling the pressure.

"Are you threatening me, Miss Su?"

Master Lin's voice was low and full of an unchallengeable majesty. The atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became depressing and heavy, and a silent contest quietly unfolded.

Su Yu's face was still as calm as water, with a faint arc at the corner of his mouth. His words were clear and neither humble nor arrogant. "If the theft really happened, there must be a real culprit hiding behind it. As long as the criminal is brought to justice, my innocence will naturally be revealed, just like the clouds are cleared to see the sun. However, I have a doubt in my heart. What kind of precious things were lost in the Lin Mansion that would make you cast such a cloud of suspicion over my head alone? I beg you to teach me a thing or two, so that I can have a chance to clear this unjust accusation."

Madam Shaofu saw the tense atmosphere and quickly intervened to mediate. Her words were full of tact and consideration. "Doctor Su, perhaps there is a misunderstanding. The thing is, the old lady accidentally lost a very precious jade bracelet, which was her favorite for many years.

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