Reborn, the daughter of the Marquisate went crazy

Princess Roujia stared intently at Xie Qingli, her eyes filled with wild excitement. This little bitch, if she found that jade on her in public, she would be ruined. How could she even have the nerve to stay in Shengjing City? A mere village girl dared to challenge her. It was like hitting a rock with an egg!

The guests were whispering to each other, but Xie Qingli remained calm and composed, as if this matter had nothing to do with her.

Princess Roujia couldn't help but grit her teeth. She must take a good look at this face crying bitterly!

The eldest princess looked around and tapped the table. Just as she was about to speak, Princess Fu'an suddenly stood up and said softly, "Aunt, the body search suggested by my cousin is insulting to a woman's reputation and is truly inappropriate."

"I believe in Li'er's character. She will definitely not steal my cousin's jade. I am willing to guarantee it with my reputation!"

Princess Roujia's eyes revealed a hint of sarcasm as she sneered, "My cousin is naive and simple-minded. After being saved by Miss Xie once, she began to trust her wholeheartedly. Be careful not to be deceived!"

She paused slightly and sneered, "Who knows if rescuing you that time was premeditated by Miss Xie?"

"You're talking nonsense..." Princess Fu'an's eyes were filled with anger. Roujia was throwing dirty water on her again with her sweet words!

Princess Roujia continued, "People who grew up in the countryside are short-sighted. They must have never seen such fine jade before. It's very likely that they were tempted by greed."

She turned to look at the eldest princess and said softly, "Mother, I guess the jade must be on Miss Xie. There's no need to search anyone else, just her!"

Princess Roujia was raised with great care by the eldest princess. The eldest princess naturally knew that Roujia was quite scheming and resourceful. Now, seeing Roujia's confident look, she was sure that everything was foolproof.

She looked at Xie Qingli coldly and said in a deep voice, "Xie Qingli, you dare to covet the gift bestowed by the emperor! You are so audacious! If you can voluntarily hand it over now, I may consider sparing you. Otherwise, I will follow Roujia's advice and search you!"

Princess Fu'an's pupils shrank. She looked at the eldest princess in disbelief and begged, "Aunt, no..."

The eldest princess remained indifferent. Since the jade was indeed on Xie Qingli, no matter whether she had gone too far in the process, the world would only remember the result, and Xie Qingli would always be regarded as a thief!

Xie Qingli stood up, walked gracefully to the center of the banquet hall, and then slowly knelt down, saying in a loud voice: "Your Highness, Princess, I swear to heaven that I have never stolen the princess's jade, and I do not have that piece of jade on me. If I do not, may heaven punish me with five thunderbolts!"

After Xie Qingli's poisonous oath came out, the guests who had doubted Xie Qingli because of Princess Roujia's words began to hesitate. Can they judge what kind of person she is based on her background?

Princess Roujia snorted coldly, "If swearing an oath can clear a person's name, then what's the point of the Dali Temple? If those prisoners swore an oath, wouldn't they all be freed?"

Xie Qingli's expression darkened. She slowly stood up and said in a cold voice, "I have sworn an oath, but Your Highness is still insisting on it. If I do not consent to a body search today, will Your Highness throw this dirty water on me?"

Princess Roujia sneered and said, "I bet that the jade must be with you!"

Xie Qingli looked puzzled and asked doubtfully, "The princess is so sure. Did she place the jade on me personally? Is she framing me?"

"I didn't say that, you are slandering me!" Princess Roujia was a little furious.

Xie Qingli curled her lips slightly and said calmly, "Since the princess wants to make a bet, this servant is willing to make this bet with the princess!"

"If the princess wins, I will ask the emperor to take back the jade token of exemption from kneeling, and I will kowtow three times and bow nine times every time I see the princess."

"However, if I win, Your Highness will have to kowtow to me and admit your mistake. From now on, you must stay three feet away from me. What do you think?"

Princess Roujia was already enraged by Xie Qingli's words. She hated the jade token that exempted her from kneeling, so she said without hesitation, "This princess agrees!"

The eldest princess had a hunch that there was something fishy about Xie Qingli's bet, but before she could think about it, Roujia agreed to it, and she suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart.

Xie Qingli turned and bowed to the ladies and gentlemen present, then said in a clear voice, "Ladies and ladies, gentlemen and gentlemen, I have just made a bet with Princess Roujia. I would like to ask you to help me bear witness. Li'er thanks you in advance!"

This year's chrysanthemum banquet was so unexpected, with such a lively atmosphere, it was much more interesting than just admiring flowers and composing poems! Naturally, the guests were not afraid to watch the excitement and agreed to participate.

The eldest princess couldn't help but feel panicked. If Roujia lost and really knelt down to make a village girl, her life would be ruined!

She turned to look at the Princess of Zhong and said in panic, "Zhen'er, I don't feel well. What should I do now?"

Princess Zhong sneered in her heart. She actually admired the eldest daughter of the Xie family. She was able to remain calm in the face of danger and turn the unfavorable situation around with a little effort. She dragged Roujia into such a gambling game. She was looking forward to seeing what would happen next.

She turned to look at the eldest princess and said softly, "Don't worry, sister. Since Roujia agreed to the bet so readily, she must be sure of winning. Just put your mind at ease!"

The eldest princess turned her head slightly. Now that things had come to this, she could only trust Roujia.

Princess Zhong glanced at the eldest princess with disdain in her eyes. This mother and daughter were used to being so arrogant, and it was time for someone to teach them a lesson.

Xie Qingli looked up and happened to catch the look in the eyes of the Princess of Zhong. Her heart moved slightly, and she bowed to the Princess of Zhong and said, "Princess, since this is a bet, we need a middleman to witness the body search. Please send someone to check together!"

The eldest princess was instantly filled with anger and sternly asked, "You don't trust me?"

The Consort of Prince Zhong patted the eldest princess's hand and said softly, "Royal sister, since this is a bet, it should be so. Royal sister, calm down!"

She turned to the maid beside her and said, "Amber, you go on my behalf!" The maid named Amber took the order and left.

Princess Fu'an was afraid that Xie Qingli would suffer, so she hurriedly sent Nong Ying to go with him.

Xie Qingli and a group of maids walked out of the banquet hall and went to the elegant room next door.

Everyone in the banquet hall was talking to each other, and they all felt that time was passing unusually slowly.

About a cup of tea later, Xie Qingli and a group of maids returned to the banquet hall. Amber and Nong Ying looked calm, but the maids of the eldest princess looked a little frightened.

They all knelt on the ground, and the leading maid said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness the Princess and Her Majesty the Princess, I did not find the jade on Miss Xie!"

Xie Qingli looked at Princess Roujia, smiled softly, and said in a gentle voice: "Princess, I won. Please fulfill the bet just now!"