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Ji Yinli's smile froze, and he said angrily, "How dare you scold me?"

Gu Zhiyi raised her head slightly, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes, but she still maintained a dignified demeanor: "Master Ji, I am just stating a fact."

Ji Yinli's eyes widened, and the anger on his face grew stronger. He had never been contradicted like this in front of anyone, especially in front of the gentle and virtuous Lady of the Duke of Ningguo.

He clenched his fists and was about to explode, but he heard Gu Zhiyi continue:

"Master Ji, you know that since you came to the Ningguo Mansion, the peaceful days in the mansion are gone forever. The servants in the mansion privately talk about it, saying that you brought bad luck. As the wife of the Ningguo Duke, I naturally cannot sit idly by and watch."

Ji Yinli's expression became more and more ugly. He gritted his teeth and suppressed his anger: "Madam, are you trying to drive me away?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, her eyes full of contempt: "Master Ji, you misunderstood. I just want you to understand that your days in the Ningguo Mansion are not as good as you imagined."

Ji Yinli's eyes widened, and he was about to retort, but he saw Gu Zhiyi's smile getting bigger and bigger. She whispered, "Master Ji, do you remember the banquet that night?"

Ji Yinli was shocked. He was indeed deeply impressed by the banquet that night. That day, he wanted to take the opportunity to flatter Gu Zhiyi, but at the critical moment, Gu Zhiyi cleverly exposed his lies. His face was burning, as if he had been slapped.

"That day, you said in front of everyone that you are proficient in medicine and can regulate the body of the wife of the Ningguo Mansion. However, what is the truth? You are nothing but a liar, a complete liar!" Gu Zhiyi's voice became louder and louder, and his emotions became more and more agitated.

Ji Yinli's face turned livid, and he clenched his teeth, trying to hold back the anger in his heart. He had never thought that this seemingly weak wife of the Duke of Ning would dare to expose his lies so bluntly.

"Madam, please don't go too far!" Ji Yinli finally couldn't help but retorted loudly, "I admit that I didn't do a good enough job that night. But I didn't do it on purpose."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes narrowed slightly. She lifted her skirt slightly and sat down slowly. Her tone was calm and firm: "Ji Yinli, don't you understand? In the Xie Mansion, every word and action is related to the family's reputation. Your behavior that night was not only a personal misconduct, but also an insult to our Xie Mansion."

Ji Yinli frowned, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his anger: "Madam, I understand your feelings, but please listen to my explanation."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, signaling Ji Yinli to continue. Her eyes were filled with both unquestionable majesty and a subtle tenderness.

"I was indeed drunk that night, but I did not realize that my behavior would have such serious consequences." Ji Yinli's voice was low, full of guilt and self-blame, "I never intended to offend you and the Xie family. I sincerely apologize to you for my behavior."

Gu Zhiyi raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Ji Yinli, you know, I am not an unreasonable person. But in this family, we must strictly abide by the rules, otherwise we will be criticized. Your behavior that night has damaged the reputation of the Xie Mansion."

Ji Yinli's face turned pale. He pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Gu Zhiyi firmly: "Madam, I am willing to take all responsibilities, whether it is to compensate for the losses or accept punishment, I am willing."

Ji Yinli felt warm in his heart, and he said softly: "Madam, this is what I should do. But, I still have some things to say, but I don't know whether I should say them or not."

Gu Zhiyi looked at him, her eyes full of encouragement: "Go ahead, Ji Yinli, here, you can speak freely."

Ji Yinli took a deep breath and then said, "Madam, I want to know if you still blame me for my behavior that night?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and shook her head gently: "Ji Yinli, the past is the past. The important thing is that you have become a part of the Xie family now, and I will treat you like a family member."

Ji Yinli's heart was shocked. He looked at Gu Zhiyi with eyes full of gratitude and admiration.

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Gu Zhiyi chuckled: "I'm just telling the truth, how can it be slander?"

Her words floated lightly into Ji Yinli's ears, as if carrying a hint of unquestionable firmness.

Ji Yinli frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and slowly said: "Zhiyi, you know, there are a lot of criticisms in the Xie Mansion. If you say this, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, with a hint of indifference in her smile: "Yinli, you don't know me yet. I'm never afraid of trouble, I'm only afraid of feeling guilty. I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart, what's there to be afraid of?"

Ji Yinli looked at her deeply, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Zhiyi, you are my respected wife, I naturally believe in your innocence. But the eyes of the world are ruthless, you have to be on guard."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Yinli, I understand your concerns. But if I can't even keep my own beliefs, then what else do I have left?"

After a while, footsteps were heard outside the door. A maid knocked on the door gently, her voice carrying a hint of urgency: "Madam, something bad has happened! Someone outside said that you slandered the Third Miss!"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly startled, then regained her composure. She gently said to Ji Yinli, "Yinli, it looks like trouble is coming."

Ji Yinli nodded gently, with a firm look in his eyes: "Zhiyi, don't worry. I'll go with you to take a look."

The two walked out of the east wing together and came to the front hall. At this time, many people had gathered in the front hall, and everyone was talking, with a hint of doubt and anger in their eyes.

The appearance of Gu Zhiyi and Ji Yinli made everyone quiet down.

Gu Zhiyi said softly: "Everyone, I don't have any evidence to prove the slander against the Third Miss. What I said is from my heart. If anyone doesn't believe me, you can report it to the police!"

When everyone heard this, they started to discuss. Some people had a hint of doubt in their eyes, while others looked at Gu Zhiyi angrily.

Ji Yinli said softly, "Everyone, I believe Zhiyi is innocent. If anyone dares to sue her, they must produce evidence. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

Everyone fell silent after hearing this. They looked at Ji Yinli with a trace of awe in their eyes.

At this moment, a figure walked out from the crowd. It was the Third Young Miss's wet nurse. A trace of anger flashed in her eyes, and she pointed at Gu Zhiyi and said, "Madam, you slandered my young lady, and here is the evidence!"

As she spoke, she took out a letter from her bosom and handed it to Ji Yinli.