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Chapter 247: The No. 32 Scholar’s Wife ()
Shen Shuer knew that if she kept to herself about some things, no one else would know anything.
Then he spoke slowly.
"Master, I know you're upset about the young lady's situation, but please believe me, this is all a misunderstanding. I'm your wife, and I've always been loyal to you. How could I possibly betray you?"
Minister Fu's gaze grew colder, staring intently at Shen Shu'er, as if he wanted to see through her eyes to see her truest thoughts deep in her heart. He took a deep breath and spoke coldly.
"Why are you suspicious? Don't you know the reason? Shen Shu'er, you know better than anyone how Baozhu died. Although I was protecting you at the time, is it true that the fire in Fangting Garden had nothing to do with you?"
Hearing this, Shen Shuer's expression finally changed. She had originally thought that this matter had been over for many years and no one would mention it again, but she didn't expect that Minister Fu would bring up the old matter again today.
She gritted her teeth, anger welling up in her heart, but soon she calmed down and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Master, now that we've come to this, let's be frank. Yes, Baozhu's death was indeed related to me, but I had no choice.
Besides, didn't the Lord resolve the matter personally? You chose me and gave up the pearl. Isn't all this already in the past? Why are you bringing it up again now?"
Minister Fu frowned, his eyes full of disappointment. He shook his head and spoke in a low voice.
"Shen Shu'er, you disappoint me so much. I thought you were just a little scheming, but I didn't expect you to be so cruel and ruthless.
Although I ultimately chose to protect you back then, it doesn't mean I've forgotten Baozhu's death.
Over the years, I have tried hard to forget those painful memories, but every time I see you, I think of Baozhu's miserable plight.
How dare you question me today? How dare you have the nerve to do that? "
Shen Shuer sneered and said disapprovingly.
"Master, there's no need to be so agitated. What happened back then was simply a matter of mutual gain.
You need a good wife and mother who can help you manage the house, and I need someone to rely on to make a living.
Over the years, we have supported each other and weathered many storms together. We have been able to support each other through thick and thin. Do you really want to disrupt this peace?"
Minister Fu was silent for a moment, a trace of struggle flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
"Shen Shu'er, perhaps I was really wrong before. Over the years, I have been deceiving myself and others, trying to use the love between husband and wife to cover up the mistakes you made, but now, I understand that some mistakes cannot be made up for. I can't continue to indulge you, otherwise, I will let Baozhu's spirit in heaven down."
Shen Shuer's face turned very ugly. She clenched her fists tightly, and a trace of despair flashed in her eyes.
She knew that Minister Fu was serious this time, and if she couldn't find a way to salvage the situation, her future would be very difficult. Thinking of this, she decided to use her last resort - the "Trick of Self-Inflicted Injury".
"Master, I know you have deep feelings for Baozhu, but don't I also truly love you? Over the years, I have devoted all my energy to taking care of you, bearing children for you, and putting in so much effort! Now, you are actually abandoning me because of something in the past. Don't you have any compassion at all?"
As she spoke, she looked at Minister Fu with tears in her eyes, hoping to arouse his sympathy.
However, Minister Fu remained unmoved.
He looked at Shen Shuer indifferently and said lightly.
"You don't have to say any more. No matter what, I can no longer tolerate your actions. If you still have a conscience, you should take the initiative to admit your mistakes and accept the punishment. Otherwise, I will have to take some tough measures."
Shen Shuer felt a chill in her heart when she heard this. She knew that this time, Minister Fu was determined to settle accounts with her. It seemed that she had to find a way to make Minister Fu change his mind...
Although Minister Fu disliked Shi Qing, he didn't want her to die. When Wan Baozhu passed away, he dealt with the matter hastily, but Shen Shi actually killed Qing Qing as she had done in the past.
Last night, the old lady called Minister Fu into her room and gave him a severe scolding.
She angrily accused Minister Fu of being blind and heartless for actually making a concubine who was so heartless and vicious as to be his principal wife.
Wan Baozhu’s death can be considered an accident, but how can we explain Shi Qing’s experience?
Why do all these things happen to them so coincidentally?
This made Minister Fu begin to doubt the Shen family.
"I once prayed for marital harmony and longed for the help of a virtuous wife, but I never expected the woman beside me to be so black-hearted and rotten! Now, she's full of lies. It's so disappointing! Shen, do you think I would protect you at all costs?"
Minister Fu questioned Shen angrily.
Hearing these words, Shen's heart sank suddenly, as if she had been hit hard.
She realized that there seemed to be a deeper meaning behind Minister Fu's words, which made her feel uneasy.
However, she is in the upper hand at the moment, and she is pregnant with Minister Fu's child.
She secretly bet on whether Minister Fu would show some mercy to her because of their past relationship.
However, at this moment, the housekeeper of the mansion came hurriedly, followed by a maid, who was Mingyue.
"Master, Miss Mingyue is back."
Minister Fu's eyes lit up and his heart couldn't help but tremble. It was wrong for him to be an unkind father, but he also sincerely hoped that Shi Qing would be safe.
After seeing the bright moon, Minister Fu said with some excitement.
"Mingyue, how is Qingqing now?"
Mingyue's eyes were red, obviously she had just passed by a scene. She looked at Minister Fu as if she had seen a savior, and she knelt down in front of him.
"Master, the young lady has been murdered. Please seek justice for her."
Mingyue's words sent a chill down Fu Shangshu's spine. He didn't want to accept this outcome, but now he had no choice.
However, although he guessed that it was Shen's doing, he had no evidence. Mingyue's words made his suspicion even stronger.
Minister Fu was very concerned about his reputation. When things came to this point, he knew who to save, so at this moment, he knew very well that some things were beyond redemption.
"Mingyue, tell me who secretly harmed the girl, and I will take charge of her."
Minister Fu's expression of grief was unmistakable. He knew in his heart that Wan Baozhu only had this one bloodline left, and if Qingqing was gone.
How will he explain himself when he sees Baozhu again in the afterlife?
Shen Shu'er's face darkened, a flicker of panic flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She secretly congratulated herself on her cautious approach, not leaving any evidence behind. Otherwise, she would have been in a difficult position. However, she didn't realize that it was her own self-righteousness and carelessness that led to the subsequent situation.
Mingyue's eyes were as sharp as a knife, pointing straight at Shen Shu'er, as if she wanted to see through her. Her eyes were filled with hatred and anger, and she wanted to tear this vicious woman into pieces immediately.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Master, all of this is Shen's doing! She's afraid that my young lady will expose her conspiracy, so she wants to get rid of her. My young lady is so kind and innocent, yet she has suffered such a frame-up. Master, you must seek justice for my young lady!"
Mingyue's voice was trembling and excited, and every word was filled with hatred for Shen Shuer and pity for her own lady.
She firmly believed that as long as the master knew the truth, Shen Shuer would definitely receive the punishment she deserved. However, she didn't know that it was not that simple.
These words were said with such certainty that Shen Shu'er began to suspect that this might be what Fu Qingning had instructed Mingyue before his death.
But she thought she was being cautious. If she was caught, she could just coax Fu Zhengguo a few words. He was easily influenced. Didn’t he use the same method when Wan Baozhu died?
Fu Qingning has been living outside for many years, and she doesn't think it's that important. It's just a show at most.
Upon hearing this, Shen's face turned pale and she frantically explained, "This is pure slander! I've been staying home to take care of my pregnancy these days, so how could I have the time to go out? What does your young lady's accident have to do with me? Why are you putting the blame on me?"
Mingyue looked at Shen, a hint of determination and resoluteness flashed in her eyes, then she knelt respectfully in front of Minister Fu and presented the evidence.
"Master, there are some things I have to report to you. In fact, the child in Madam's belly is not your flesh and blood." Mingyue said.
Upon hearing this, Minister Fu's face instantly became extremely gloomy. He glared at Mingyue fiercely and scolded her angrily.
"How dare you, my dear servant, speak so arrogantly! How could my lady do such a thing to me?"
However, when he took the evidence handed over by Mingyue, he was suddenly stunned. He saw the comments of the Imperial Hospital on it.
"Master, I heard that the tea leaves in your room were dried by Madam herself. They are Xuzhou's famous fine tea. But you should know that they are laced with a sterilizing drug. Since the birth of the Fourth Young Lady, you are doomed to never have any other children."
Mingyue said calmly.
Hearing this, Shen's face turned even paler, her steps began to tremble, her body swayed, and she even accidentally broke the teacup at hand. The terrified look on her face completely exposed her inner fear.
Minister Fu had been in the court for many years, and he knew that Shen was guilty. He just felt a great headache, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen was nothing but scrutiny and suspicion.
The evidence sent by Mingyue had annotations written by the emperor's imperial physician himself, and they could not be faked. His health was indeed deteriorating.
I originally thought that it was my fault that I had no children, but who knew that Shen had made the decision from the very beginning.
Minister Fu's lips were pale, and he looked at Shen with cold eyes. He gradually lost his patience and asked a question in a cold tone.
"Shen, I have never wronged you in these years. Why did you lie to me, hide things from me, and even drug me?"
There was no way Shen would admit this, even with the evidence right in front of her, she was still able to argue.
"Master, you believed the maid just based on her words. Can't you see that Fu Qingning doesn't like me? Maybe this is a trap she set on purpose?"
Minister Fu laughed in anger. "Do you think I'm just making a charge out of thin air? I've already caught the horse thief who harmed Qingqing on the official road. If you had confessed, I could have given you a lighter sentence, but you didn't seize this opportunity."
"Who knew there would be such a surprise? You actually gave me the sterilizing drug for so many years. Shen, you are truly cruel and vicious."
Shen was about to argue when the housekeeper rushed into the main courtyard, his face panting.
"Master, the emperor has come and said that someone is trying to harm the Third Prince and they want to arrest him."
Minister Fu frowned and asked in confusion, "What Third Prince? Didn't the Third Prince disappear back then?"
The housekeeper quickly explained the matter briefly, telling him the whole story. After listening, Minister Fu finally breathed a sigh of relief, a look of relief on his face.
However, Shen, who was standing by, looked nervous. She asked anxiously, "Could the Third Prince they are talking about be Ah Ci from the mansion, the master's concubine?"
She felt a little uncertain, but more of an indescribable worry and uneasiness.
Minister Fu glared at her and replied in a cold tone, "Humph! I am already so busy with government affairs that I don't have the time to look for a concubine."
After a pause, he suddenly realized something and continued, "Wait..."
At this time, he seemed to understand why Shen had always been hostile to A Ci. It turned out that she mistakenly thought that A Ci was an illegitimate child outside.
This misunderstanding made Minister Fu speechless. He looked at Shen deeply and thought to himself.
This woman is so stupid that she actually has such a ridiculous idea.
"So he's not a illegitimate child..."
Thinking of what she had done, Shen's face turned pale. She never expected that she would fail here.
There seems to be no chance to make amends now, and it is too late to run away.
Minister Fu finally understood the truth of the matter. It turned out that the third prince was actually Ah Ci! Fortunately, he had never treated this child badly. Coincidentally, Ah Ci was brought back by Qing Qing.
Suddenly, he remembered something important and asked hurriedly, "Wait, why are these soldiers here?"
The housekeeper's eyes immediately fell on Shen, and he said anxiously, "The maidservant beside Madam secretly ground the poison into powder and fed it to the Third Prince. If it hadn't been discovered in time, the Third Prince would probably not have survived."
When Minister Fu heard this, he was stunned. He stared at Shen with wide eyes, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Shen's heart sank at this moment. She knew that she had just sent people to poison the third prince. Now that the soldiers had come to her house, Fu Zhengguo would definitely not protect her anymore. She couldn't help but feel desperate and helpless.
At this moment, Jingzhao Prefecture Governor Wen came to the Fu family with a group of officers and soldiers, and they quickly surrounded the entire main courtyard.
Behind Mr. Wen, there was a little boy with delicate eyebrows and eyes. He looked around curiously, not knowing who A Ci was.
Lord Wen said to the Third Prince in a flattering tone, "Your Highness, who was the person who wanted to harm you just now?"
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