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Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly said, "Sister, I know what you are thinking, but I hope you can let go of these thoughts. We sisters should work together to face the family's difficulties together."

Gu Zhiping bit her lower lip lightly, a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes, but soon, she smiled: "Sister, you are right, we are a family, I should care about you more instead of harboring evil thoughts. In the future, I will work harder to help you and support this family together."

Gu Zhiyi opened her eyes slightly and saw her sister standing beside her. A hint of doubt flashed across her eyes. She forced a smile and said softly, "Ping'er, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly."

The corners of Gu Zhiping's mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile. She gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand and whispered, "Sister, do you feel better?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, her face as pale as paper, and her voice was weak: "I'm fine, just a little tired. Ping'er, do you have anything to tell me?"

Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with a trace of panic, but she quickly calmed down and forced a smile, "Sister, I just saw you wake up, it's so great. I made some soup for you, would you like to drink some?"

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with gratitude in her eyes: "Ping'er, you are so considerate. But I think you seem to be worried about something, is there anything you want to tell me?"

Gu Zhiping's expression froze instantly. She forced a smile and shook her head: "Sister, I'm fine. I'm just worried about you, so I'm a little nervous."

The atmosphere between the two gradually became subtle. Gu Zhiyi looked at her sister, with a glimmer of inquiry in her eyes. She said softly: "Ping'er, I know you have something on your mind. Is it about our family..."

Gu Zhiping's eyes suddenly became gloomy, and she bit her lips tightly, trying to hide her inner panic. However, Gu Zhiyi's eyes became sharper, and she seemed to have noticed something.

"Ping'er, tell me, what secret is in your heart?" Gu Zhiyi's voice became cold, and she looked directly into her sister's eyes, not missing any subtle changes.

Gu Zhiping's eyes flickered, and it was obvious that she could no longer hide it. She took a deep breath and gritted her teeth and said, "Sister, I do have a secret. I have always wanted to tell you, but I am afraid you will blame me."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, but more of it was concern: "Ping'er, tell me, I won't blame you no matter what."

Gu Zhiping looked at her sister's trusting eyes, and the guilt in her heart became stronger. She gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind and said, "Sister, I... the man I like is... that person."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes instantly turned into astonishment. She looked at her sister in disbelief: "Ping'er, you are talking about..."

Gu Zhiping nodded, with a trace of pain in her eyes: "Yes, sister, I like that person, the one who... betrayed our family."

Gu Zhiyi's expression suddenly became complicated. She didn't know what to say, but her heart was in turmoil. She gently held her sister's hand and said softly, "Ping'er, I know everything you said."

Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with doubt: "Sister, you... you know?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, but her eyes were filled with endless bitterness: "I have already noticed that something is wrong with you, but I am not sure. Ping'er, which do you think is more important, the honor of our family or the person in your heart?"

Gu Zhiping's eyes became firm. She held her sister's hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly: "Sister, I know I was wrong. I am willing to give up the one I love for the sake of my family."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with relief. She patted her sister's hand gently and said softly, "Ping'er, I'm glad that you can figure this out. But, is that person really worth giving up everything for?"

There was a trace of struggle in Gu Zhiping's eyes. She lowered her head and was silent for a moment before finally saying, "Sister, I know I was wrong, but I really can't control my heart."

Gu Zhiping quickly protested her innocence, her voice trembling but firm: "Sister, I am innocent! When did I ever do such a thing?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure. She slowly walked to Gu Zhiping, looked her up and down, and sneered: "Sister, you still don't admit it? The evidence is right in front of you, how long can you quibble?"

Gu Zhiping's face was full of tears. She looked at Gu Zhiyi and pleaded, "Sister, I really didn't do it! Believe me, if I did, God will strike me with lightning!"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flickered with a wave of emotion, but her tone remained firm: "Sister, if you truly repent, then you can confess the truth, and perhaps the punishment can be reduced. Otherwise, don't blame me, Gu Zhiyi, for being ruthless."

At this time, the atmosphere in the hall of the Gu Mansion was extremely tense. Everyone looked sideways, waiting for the contest between the sisters.

Gu Zhiping bit her lower lip, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. It was obvious that at this moment, only by arguing with reason could she prove her innocence. She straightened her back and looked directly at Gu Zhiyi: "Sister, if I am guilty, let the evidence speak for itself. If I am innocent, please don't wrongly accuse me."

A hint of appreciation flashed across Gu Zhiyi's eyes, but she quickly returned to her indifference: "Well, since you insist so much, let's confront each other. Come on, present the evidence."

Two servants came forward quickly, holding a mahogany box and carefully placed it in front of Gu Zhiyi. Gu Zhiyi slowly opened the box, and inside was a bloodstained dress.

Gu Zhiping's face turned pale instantly. It was obvious that she had accidentally torn the dress last night. But at this moment, the dress became evidence of her crime.

"Sister, is the bloodstain on this dress yours?" Gu Zhiyi asked coldly.

Gu Zhiping clenched her teeth, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly calmed down: "Sister, this dress is indeed mine, but the bloodstains are not mine. I was watching the moon in the garden last night and accidentally tore my dress. The bloodstains were left at that time."

Gu Zhiyi sneered: "Sister, do you think I will believe your lies? This bloodstain is clearly freshly left, how do you explain it?"

Gu Zhiping bit her lower lip, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Sister, if I am innocent, someone will naturally prove it for me. I did meet someone in the garden last night. He saw that I had torn my clothes and helped me treat the wound."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with surprise, but she quickly regained her composure: "Sister, do you think you can clear your name by finding a scapegoat? Who is that person?"

Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with panic, but it was obvious that only by telling the truth could she prove her innocence: "That man is... Lin Lang, the guard of the mansion."

Everyone was shocked. Lin Lang was a guard in the Gu Mansion. He was usually taciturn, but he was a master of martial arts and was deeply trusted by Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with doubt. She didn't expect Gu Zhiping to say this name. She pondered for a moment and turned to the servant: "Go, find Lin Lang."