After all the explanations, the matter returned to the starting point. Mo Cerong just wanted to clear Su Ruoxi completely, but Su Ruoxi's evidence was useless and made the muddy water even dirtier.

Su Yanhua sneered inwardly and was about to speak when a voice suddenly rang out.

"I testify—"

Everyone looked towards the source of the sound and their eyes widened. The eyes of the noble ladies were shining with joy and disbelief.

"Xing Gongzi—"

"It's actually Mr. Xing—"

The man who came was wearing a black and red robe, with sharp black eyes and slightly pursed lips. He was tall and slender, cold, arrogant and lonely, yet domineering. He walked slowly towards them, and the whole world was there for him.

Xing Jian arrived and spoke again: "The play has been going on for too long, I am getting impatient."

Mo Qinghe recovered from his stunned state and asked, "Master Xing, what did you mean by what you just said?"

A low, quiet voice echoed in everyone's ears again: "I testify on behalf of the Su family's legitimate daughter that Prime Minister Wang's daughter did attack her first. As for the red mark on Prime Minister Wang's daughter's face."

His tone changed, and the words came out of his thin lips: "She just pinched me."

After he finished speaking, Wang Wanning's face turned pale. She had always been in love with Xing Jian, but now that her lover had witnessed his shameful tricks, she had already lowered her head, ashamed to face anyone.

Mo Qinghe blinked. She didn't dare question Xing Jian's words, but Xing Jian was always aloof. Why did he suddenly intervene? No matter how confused she was, she had to give him some face.

Before Mo Qinghe could speak, Mo Cerong stepped forward and asked, "Wang Wanning, why did you frame Su Yanhua?"

"I-"

Wang Wanning stammered and was speechless.

Su Ruoxi supported Wang Wanning's weakened body and said, "Your Highness, I believe Wanning didn't mean it. This isn't a big deal. It's just a little quarrel between noble ladies. As long as Wanning apologizes, I won't make a big deal out of it. Your Highness, why don't you make a big deal out of a small matter?"

"Yes, Ruoxi is right. Since it's just a misunderstanding, don't worry about it, uncle. Wan Ning, apologize to Su Yanhua quickly."

Mo Qinghe also came forward to help.

Watching this scene, Su Yanhua laughed, her laughter crisp and sarcastic.

Everyone looked at her, not knowing what she was laughing at.

Mo Qinghe asked: "What are you laughing at?"

Su Yanhua's face turned cold: "Who said I don't care."

"This is clearly a matter between Wang Wanning and me. What right do you have to make decisions for us? You're not the ones being blamed, and you're not the ones being slandered. Not only are you watching the show, you're also dictating its outcome. What's the matter? Do you like to meddle in other people's affairs just because you have too much power?"

She really found it funny. No one believed her when she told the truth. Mo Cerong testified that he easily protected Su Ruoxi and no one refuted him. The funniest thing was that as soon as Xing Jian spoke, her guilt was cleared. But as the person involved, her words were as insignificant as the breeze.

Mo Qinghe was furious: "Su Yanhua, mind your etiquette."

Su Yanhua slowly approached Mo Qinghe and said in an imposing manner, "Etiquette also has to be differentiated. Princess, you are biased and do not know what is good and evil. You confuse right and wrong. What's wrong with me expressing my dissatisfaction? I am clearly the victim. Why don't you ever ask my opinion? If you ask me to apologize, I have to apologize. If you ask Wang Wanning to apologize, I have to accept it calmly? What kind of logic is this, Princess?"

Mo Qinghe was repelled step by step by her calm words, and he pursed his lips and could no longer speak.

Su Yanhua turned and looked at Wang Wanning, her eyes full of coldness. If no one gave her justice, she would do it herself. If she was still bullied in this life, she would have lived in vain.

She raised her hand and slapped Wang Wanning hard in the face, sending her flying several meters away.

"what-"

“Oh my god—”

Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe that Su Yanhua dared to slap her in front of Mo Qinghe and Mo Cerong.

Wang Wanning fell to the ground, the jewels on her head in disarray, her face grimacing, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at Su Yanhua and shouted, "Su Yanhua, you dare to hit me?"

She was dressed in elegant attire, standing tall and straight in the distance. Upon hearing this, she chuckled, "I'll hit you if I want to. Why would I have to choose a day?"

"You said I hit you, didn't you? If I don't prove this crime, wouldn't it be very innocent to be wrongly accused?"

Xing Jian's mouth twitched slightly. This scene was more interesting than he had imagined.

Su Yanhua looked at the stunned Mo Qinghe and said, "Princess, this is my solution. I will treat you the way you treat me. I don't need you to make the decision for me."

After saying that, Su Yanhua walked past Xing Jian without even glancing at him, let alone thanking him.

Xing Jian blinked lightly, and there was no doubt about the waves in his eyes.

The farce ended when the queen arrived. All the noble ladies took their seats. Although there were only a few men, the presence of the third young master of Lingcheng really made the noble ladies of Lingcheng very excited. They frequently glanced at the two men opposite them, one in black and red and the other in black.

Su Ruoxi glanced at Su Yanhua and said carefully, "Sister, do you know Mr. Xing?"

Su Yanhua concentrated on drinking tea and casually denied, "I don't know him."

Su Ruoxi bit her lip and spoke tentatively, "Master Xing is a cold and proud person who doesn't like to meddle in other people's affairs. Why did you suddenly testify for me just now?"

How does she know?

Su Yanhua put down the teacup: "Maybe he has a brain problem."

She raised her eyes and met those deep eyes, which were like the bottomless sea, unable to see through anything.

Su Ruoxi was stunned. No one had ever commented on Mr. Xing in this way. She was increasingly confused by Su Yanhua's recent behavior.

After appreciating the flowers, the Queen gave everyone some tea and snacks made from flowers.

Seeing Xing Jian, the Queen greeted him with a smile: "Master Xing, it's been a long time since you came to Lingcheng."

As the most trusted clan of the emperor, Xing Jian represents the clan, so the empress cannot help but give him some face.

Xing Jian took a sip of the tea, which was rich in aroma. He spoke calmly, "I came here recently to discuss some matters with the Emperor. I didn't expect the Empress to hold a banquet today, so I came here to join in the fun."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "I wonder if Xinggong is doing well?"

Since the development of the Xing clan, Xing Jian is the only person who has set foot in Yunqin. This is also the reason why the Xing clan is so mysterious.

Xing Jian forced a smile and said, "My father is in good health. Please remember the Queen."

The queen nodded slightly and stopped talking. The nanny next to her clapped her hands, and a group of dancers came forward and started dancing.

The ladies were whispering to each other, and the topic of their conversation was always about the two people sitting opposite them.

Su Yanhua watched the singing and dancing in front of her with boredom, and caught a glimpse of Wang Wanning's glance at Su Ruoxi out of the corner of her eye.

She lowered her eyes and sneered in her heart.

I couldn't help but take action.

The next moment, Su Ruoxi held up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Sister, I toast you a glass."

Su Yanhua remained calm and pretended not to hear.

Su Ruoxi's smile froze, but she continued to speak for the sake of her plan: "Sister, you don't like me and don't want to accept me?"

Of course not.

Su Yanhua looked at the other person's gentle face, and her heart became even colder. She forced a smile and pretended to take the wine glass.

But before he touched it, the wine in the glass spilled onto Su Yanhua's dress.

Su Ruoxi was startled and hurriedly wiped it off: "Sister, I didn't mean to do that. Go change your clothes."

Su Yanhua held her hand, shook it off, and said coldly: "No need."

Su Ruoxi glanced at her for a few seconds and persuaded her again: "Sister, you should change your clothes. Being disrespectful in front of the Queen is a serious crime."

Su Yanhua glanced at the Queen and agreed, "Okay then."

Su Ruoxi's face lit up: "Let Yin Shuang accompany you. We didn't bring a maid with us. This maid was specially sent by the Queen to serve you."

As he said this, he winked at Yinshuang beside him.

Su Yanhua pretended not to know, stood up and left with Yin Shuang.

Su Ruoxi looked at the tall figure, her eyes gradually turning cold.

The backyard of the Imperial Garden was specially cleaned out to provide a resting place for the noble ladies of Lingcheng. Su Yanhua changed her dress and was about to tidy it up when Yin Shuang pushed the door open and took the belt to tie it around Su Yanhua's waist.

Su Yanhua asked, "Are you the Queen's maid?"

Yin Shuang replied, "No, I am from the Prime Minister's residence and was sent here today to serve the nobles."

In Wang Wanning's mansion?

"My lady, your dress has been arranged."

Su Yanhua nodded, stood up and walked out.

The road in the backyard is planted with lilies, and the fragrance of lilies fills the air wherever you go.

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