Being invited to the palace to admire the moon was a big deal, and Jiang Fugui certainly would not get upset with Jiang Weishi over trivial matters such as changing clothes, so he agreed without hesitation to replace the new clothes that were sent by mistake.

Since Mei'er was in charge of keeping the clothes and jewelry, it was natural for her to open the box at this time.

The three new sets of clothes brought into the palace were placed separately in a smaller box so that they could be taken away on the day of entering the palace.

Soon, Mei'er brought out the sandalwood box and placed it in front of everyone in the main house. However, after opening it, not only was she stunned, but everyone else present was also stunned.

Shantu was the closest, and when he saw this, he shouted angrily, "Mei'er, what's going on?"

Mei'er, with a panicked look on her face, pointed at the new clothes and accessories in the sandalwood box and stammered, "Your servant... Your servant... No, I don't know..."

It is difficult to tell whether Mei'er really didn't know or was pretending to be ignorant.

Looking at the three new sets of clothes and related accessories in the sandalwood box, Jiang Fugui pondered for a moment and then said, "First, keep Mei'er in custody. After we find out the whole story, we'll wait for the decision of my grandmother and aunt."

Shantu and Shanying held Mei'er's arms on the left and right to prevent her from escaping.

Mei Er, however, struggled and threw herself towards Jiang Weishi: "Second Madam, please save this servant, please save this servant! This...what's going on? This servant really doesn't know!"

Jiang Wei's face looked unhappy, and even had a hint of anger. The three new sets of clothes and accessories were all ruined, with visible marks of tearing and pecking, as well as marks of scratches and trampling by sharp claws.

Not only could Jiang Huagui not change into a single outfit, but even Jiang Fugui couldn't wear a single outfit.

Jiang Fugui and Jiang Huagui both customized brocade with Luoshui silk thread. Luoshui silk thread is very thin and soft, and is easily snagged and damaged.

Once the clothes are snagged or torn, no matter how beautiful they are, they can basically not be worn and are equivalent to waste materials.

In order to prevent their fingernails from being pulled or scratched, tailors usually wear soft cloth covers for protection.

"Second Madam, Second Madam, please save this servant... I am yours!"

Mei'er fiercely threw off the control of Shantu and Shanying, quickly crawled to Jiang Wei's feet and knelt down, saying to Jiang Fugui and his servants: "I am the Second Madam's person, you can't treat me casually! After the truth is found out, the Second Madam will make the decision on my behalf and clear my name! Who do you think you are..."

Before she could utter the word "Xi", she heard a crisp "pop" sound.

"presumptuous!"

What followed was Madam Ye's hasty and sharp rebuke: "You lowly slave, what nonsense are you talking about!"

After Jiang Fugui had gathered his feelings, he turned to Jiang Weishi and bowed, his voice filled with grievance: "Aunt, please help me. These clothes are damaged. The Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet..."

What could Jiang Weishi do now? She had originally taken a fancy to a dress embroidered with peonies belonging to Jiang Fugui and wanted to take the opportunity to exchange it for her daughter Jiang Huagui to wear when she entered the palace. However, she now exposed the fact that she had secretly put a maid into Beiliyuan.

Nanny Ye, who was standing by, was also very anxious. She wanted to say something but didn't dare to. No one had expected such a thing to happen.

"If Auntie feels it's difficult to make the decision, then... then, I'll go and ask Grandmother right away. We don't want to bring shame to our family at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet!"

After saying that, Jiang Fugui walked quickly towards the gate of the courtyard without looking back. Shantu and Shanying bowed to Jiang Weishi, then quickly picked up the box and followed him out.

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