Lu Zhili squinted at him, unable to hide the viciousness in his eyes, "Lord Su doesn't like my talent, so he used such a clumsy trick! He certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to hand the cheating clothes to me personally, but let his daughter Su He give them to me!"

After hearing the name Su He, Lu Huaihe turned his gaze back to him. The corners of his tightly pursed lips showed a hint of cold arrogance, and his eyes were deep.

"Is there any evidence?" he asked.

Lu Zhili took out the purse that was damaged by Lu Yan from his bosom, presented it with both hands, and answered clearly word by word: "This is Su He's embroidery craftsmanship, and it is exactly the same as the embroidery on the cheating clothes. Sir Lu, please take a look!"

The purse cut in half became evidence and was presented in court.

Lu Huaihe touched the broken stitches on the fabric, and Su He's gentle smile appeared in his mind.

Baili Juan asked gently, "What is your relationship with Su He?"

"Your Highness, Su He was married to my brother Lu. According to seniority, I should call him sister-in-law. But her words and actions are really unbearable. She had no children in the mansion for three years. After the divorce, she wanted to take revenge on me and my family!"

Hearing the dissatisfied accusations echoing in the government office, Su He's eyes flashed, and he suddenly returned to his previous life when he was slandered by him in the Golden Palace.

Through the thin screen, Lu Zhili's kneeling figure was vaguely visible. Su He silently clenched his sleeves, waiting for the next trial.

The purse was thrown to the ground and fell at Lu Zhili's feet.

Lu Huaihe looked unhappy: "There are hundreds of embroiderers in Beijing who are similar to me. Why are you so sure it's Su He's workmanship?"

"Su He once showed off her embroidery skills at your residence. I will never make a mistake! If you don't believe me, you can ask her to demonstrate it in court."

He insisted that it was Su He who did it.

Qingyun secretly glanced at Lu Huaihe and saw that he pursed his thin lips, tapped the table lightly with his slightly bent fingers, and his eyes were dark and obscure, showing anger.

Su He is just an ordinary woman. Wouldn't it affect her reputation if she went to court for no reason?

Even if the truth is revealed that she was wronged, it can't make up for it.

Lu Huaihe's gaze swept across the screen vaguely, and the mottled and intertwined green bamboo seemed to blend with her.

"Lu Yuan, why don't you speak?" Seeing that he was slow to give orders, Baili Jun couldn't help but ask.

When trying a case before, Lu Huaihe had never hesitated. What happened this time?

Lu Huaihe came to his senses and ordered Qingyun to invite the person over.

After hearing the news, Su He tactfully left the screen, left the government office through the back door, and waited to be summoned at the front door.

Upon seeing her beautiful figure, Qingyun couldn't help but explain for Lu Huaihe: "The Crown Prince is here today, and my young master..."

"Nothing, take me in."

Qingyun suddenly discovered that her right hand was hidden in her sleeve, which seemed inconvenient.

When facing Lu Zhili's accusation, he seemed extremely calm, as if he had known about this.

Although he was a little curious, he didn't say much and immediately took Su He to the court.

Lu Huaihe raised his eyes slightly and saw Su He walking towards him behind Qingyun. Today, she was wearing a clear blue dress, which made her look even thinner.

But he kept his sleeves gathered up as he walked, covering his hands with them, making it difficult to see clearly.

"But Su He?" Lu Huaihe's voice was calm.

"That's right." Su He bowed and lowered his eyes.

After he finished speaking, Baili Jun asked someone to hand over a needle and thread and a silk handkerchief, and said in a clear voice: "Lu Zhili pointed out that you were the one who framed him. If you want to prove your innocence, don't hide it."

Su He lowered her eyes and said, "Of course I dare not hide it, but it just so happened that I accidentally hurt my hand yesterday. I am afraid that I will disappoint His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

She pulled up her long sleeves, revealing a scarlet scar on her palm.

Lu Huaihe's inky eyes dimmed and his fingers clenched tightly.

"You are clearly guilty!"

Lu Zhili suddenly raised his voice, stood up straight, pointed at Su He and said sternly: "Why did you get hurt earlier or later, but at this time? And you still say it wasn't intentional?"

"Lu Zhili, I have taken care of you for several years and helped your mother to rest in peace. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. But today you are talking nonsense, framing me, and throwing dirty water on my father? You keep saying that my father and I framed you, but that set of cheating clothes was clearly given to you by Liu! I have been away from the mansion for many days, how could I have come into contact with something in her hand?"

Lu Zhili hurriedly said: "You should give it to Yun Qing first! She is young and can be easily deceived by you..."

"How do you know that Lu Yunqing didn't just lie to frame me? Have you forgotten what Lu Yunqing did to marry into the Li family?"

The Li family's happy event caused a lot of commotion at the time.

When Su He mentioned it, everyone remembered it.

"I……"

"Silence!" Xiangmu's voice was clear. Lu Huaihe looked down and saw that Lu Zhili's face was already red, but Su He looked calm.

His eyes fell on Su He's injured right hand, and he asked indifferently, "How did you get hurt?"

Su He was slightly startled, lowered her eyes and replied, "I accidentally made a mistake in the kitchen."

Baili Jun frowned, it didn't seem important.

"Lord Lu, this is simply a trap designed by Su He and Su Ronghai! They have colluded to deal with me!" Lu Zhili became anxious when he saw that Lu Huaihe was delaying in making a judgment.

"Who are you? Are you worthy of my father's dealing with you? It's you who made people suspicious. You denied cheating a few days ago, but now you're dragging my father into this? I don't know, was it you who came up with this idea, or was it the noble man behind this idea?"

Su He was anxious when she spoke, her eyes slightly reddened. After a few words, Lu Zhili hurriedly explained: "Lu is Lu, I am alone, and I have never had any noble friends! Don't slander me!"

Su Ronghai saw that the time was right, and immediately jumped up to report: "Lord Lu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may not know that the Second Prince met with Lu Zhili last night!"

Baili Jun raised his eyes slightly, and the tenderness in his eyes gradually disappeared.

Lu Huaihe asked in a deep voice: "Is there any witness?"

"The jailer is the witness. You will know the truth once you ask him."

Lu Zhili stared at the floor, feeling anxious. Baili Feng had clearly disguised himself last night, so how could he be discovered? He glanced at Baili Jun guiltily, and seeing his stern expression, he knew it would not be easy to get away.

"Let's jail him first."

Lu Huaihe ordered: "Take the person away."

Hearing this, Baili Juan's expression eased slightly.

If Baili Feng was really called in for a confrontation, the nature of the case would be different. He must not appear here, and the dignity of the royal family should not be damaged here.

Lu Zhili raised his head and cried out, "Sir Lu! I am really being wronged. I am being framed..."

Lu Huaihe slammed the table and stood up, his eyes cold and cold: "Take the person away."

Qingyun thought his cry of injustice was a bit noisy, so he quickly stuffed his mouth and had his subordinates take him back to prison.

Su Ronghai prostrated himself on the ground, wiped his eyes and burst into tears: "Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Lord Lu, for your insight!"

Su He also immediately knelt on his knees and kowtowed devoutly.

Baili Jun stood up, his eyes fell on Su He, unable to distinguish his emotions, he turned his head and said to Lu Huaihe: "Lu Yuan, you are not iron-faced either."

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