Reborn, I was pursued by the Prince of the Broken Sleeves

Aunt Liu standing by was good at observing people's expressions.

She leaned over and said, "My eldest daughter just came back this morning. She should come and pay her respects to Grandmother and wish her a happy birthday first."

She deliberately flicked her handkerchief, adding fuel to the fire, "How could you be so ignorant of etiquette and even welcome the old lady's guests back to her courtyard?"

This sentence is very infuriating.

Old Madam Qian's expression became increasingly embarrassed, the wine in her hand lost its fragrance, and her heart was filled with panic.

After a while, the servant came hurriedly and went straight to Lord Cao, the Minister of the Dali Temple, bowed respectfully and whispered a few words.

When Mr. Cao heard this, he did not dare to delay for a moment and got up and left.

Old Madam Qian was stunned, not knowing what was going on.

He waved and sent someone to inquire, and found out that he was called to Cuixiangyuan again.

This time, Old Madam Qian realized something was wrong.

Aunt Liu also frowned, quietly stood up, and whispered to Old Madam Qian, "I'll go and take a look."

There was chaos in Cuixiang Courtyard.

After Lord Cao understood the whole story, he immediately ordered people to search everywhere.

Anyone who has long-term contact with the Lin family and has access to medicine will be captured.

People were sent to search their residence again, and finally a chipped bowl was found in Nanny Zhang's room.

"Capture the person." Lord Cao gave an order, and several guards brought Nanny Zhang over and made her kneel on the ground.

Lord Cao's eyes were stern as he demanded, "A few days ago, Lin's medicine bowl was chipped, and you replaced it with another one. Both of these poison bowls were made by you. Tell me, what's going on?"

Nanny Zhang couldn't withstand the pressure and knelt down and kowtowed.

"My wife has been ill for many years. I have occasionally seen vendors on West Street selling porcelain bowls that have been consecrated before Buddha. They are said to bring peace to people."

"I bought this bowl for my wife."

"I didn't know this bowl was poisonous, much less did I know this poison was related to Huanyue Country!"

With a few simple excuses, he pushed the blame onto an unknown peddler.

"Where is the peddler?" Lord Cao continued to ask.

Aunt Zhang's eyes were filled with tears as she stammered, "An old man. I haven't seen him for a long time. I don't know where he is."

That being said, there is no further development.

Su Tinggui was furious and scolded, "My Su family is rich and powerful. Do you really need to go to the street to find an unknown peddler to buy the things that the mistress of the Su family uses?"

Nanny Zhang hung her head, stammering and unable to answer.

"Master Su, please don't be angry!" Master Cao stopped him. "I will take the man back and interrogate him thoroughly."

Once you enter the Dali Temple prison, the jailers have tens of thousands of ways to make you speak.

"Take the rest of the maids and maidservants from Cuixiang Court back for questioning."

"Who's in charge of the Su Mansion's backyard now?"

As soon as the words fell, all the maids and nannies in the mansion looked at Concubine Liu at the archway. She was so frightened that her legs trembled and she was speechless.

Su Tinggui had no choice but to speak up, "My wife has been bedridden all year round, so my concubine Liu will take care of her temporarily."

"Bring Liu back to the government office and interrogate her together."

Aunt Liu was terrified.

What is Dali Temple?

They say they are interrogating people, but if they can't get the words out of them, they will torture them in a matter of minutes.

She doesn't want to go.

"Master Cao!"

Concubine Liu was terrified and begged hesitantly, "I rarely come to Cuixiang Courtyard on weekdays. I really didn't know about the poisoned bowl incident!"

In a word, he completely shirked his responsibility.

Lord Cao ignored anyone's arguments and coldly ordered, "Since you are in charge, how could you be so ignorant? Take them all away!"

Two guards dragged Aunt Zhang up, frightened her so much that she peed all over the floor and kept crying out, "This old slave is innocent! This old slave is innocent!"

Concubine Liu was completely terrified. She rushed over and hugged Su Tinggui's legs, crying bitterly: "Master, I have not committed any crime. I will not go to the Dali Temple. I will not go."

Normally, as long as she acted a little coquettishly, Su Tinggui would always be soft-hearted, and would not blame her even if she was wrong first.

But today...

Su Tinggui stood there, looking down at her, hesitant, and did not move.

His Royal Highness Prince Qi is here, how can he be partial?

Lord Cao is a man of upright character. He would not show favoritism even to a prince who committed a crime, let alone a concubine of the Su family?

Isn't it embarrassing for him if this woman is making trouble at this time?

As the situation was at a stalemate, a figure flashed at the archway and a young girl appeared.

She was wearing a simple pink long dress, with a slender waist that could be held in one hand and smooth and natural lines.

She has a charming face, bright eyes, white teeth and fair skin. When she stands there, her elegant and noble image instantly captures the hearts of all the men.

It’s Su Jiaojiao.

Aunt Liu's only daughter.

Su Manman looked at the girl in front of her and couldn't help sighing.

In her previous life, Su Jiaojiao had a great admiration for Prince Qi Ye Mo and had always hoped to marry him. In the end, she got her wish by some unknown means.

However, she was not the principal wife, but a concubine who entered through a side door in a sedan chair.

The only woman and the only concubine in Prince Qi’s mansion.

I remember that she once boasted in front of me: "You and I are both concubines. I am the only woman of Prince Qi. One day I will become the real mistress of Prince Qi's palace."

At that time, she was full of confidence.

Who would have thought that five years later, with just one word from His Royal Highness Prince Qi, he would be sent back to the Su Mansion...

She didn't know the reason.

Su Jiaojiao came over quickly, took Aunt Liu's hand, and forced herself to remain calm: "Don't be afraid, Aunt. If you go to the Dali Temple, tell the truth. Lord Cao won't make things difficult for you."

Aunt Liu raised her eyes, her eyes wide in disbelief, "You really let them take me away?"

Su Jiaojiao stole a glance at Ye Mo, then glanced at Su Manman, and whispered, "Auntie, please stop making a fuss and go."

Su Jiaojiao, who was so reasonable and considerate, surprised Su Manman.

If it were Su Jiaojiao in her previous life, she would definitely beg for mercy if this happened.

Begging Su Tinggui, begging Lord Cao, and even begging Prince Qi Yemo...

She uses her beauty and pitiful appearance to win the man's sympathy and make him agree to her request.

But today, she did not ask anyone for help, but instead persuaded Aunt Liu to accept the questioning.

Under her thick bangs, Su Manman frowned slightly and looked at her with an unclear expression.

Unexpectedly, Su Jiaojiao's open-minded attitude made Su Tinggui even more heartbroken and embarrassed.

He said, "Madam Liu is kindhearted and respects Madam very much. She would never do anything inappropriate to Madam."

He bowed to Ye Mo and said, "Your Highness, Lord Cao, Concubine Liu is weak and cannot withstand the cold and dampness of the Dali Temple prison."

"Please be tolerant and let her stay in the mansion. If you need her, just send a message at any time."

When a man loves a woman, it means that no matter what she does, he will always protect her unconditionally.

This requirement is not too harsh.

Lord Cao had a cold face and said nothing.

His Royal Highness Prince Qi stood like an outsider, his hands behind his back, watching the situation unfold quietly.

No one spoke first.

The situation is somewhat stalemate.

Aunt Liu lowered her eyebrows, secretly pinched Su Jiaojiao's palm, and kept winking at her.

Su Jiaojiao's back was stiff. After thinking it over again, she had to go forward.

Her knees softened and she knelt on the ground, saying delicately, "Your Highness, I love my mother dearly. I am willing to go to the Dali Temple on my aunt's behalf. Please be lenient."

Seeing this scene, Su Manman couldn't help laughing.

as predicted,

I still used the same tricks from my previous life, please!

Please pray to King Yemo...

Under her sleeves, Su Manman clenched her hands gradually and looked over coldly.

If the couple met in their previous life, would he favor her and agree to her request?

Feeling the coldness in her eyes, Ye Mo looked at her sideways.

Their eyes met, and the coldness in her eyes made him feel an inexplicable surge of anger in his heart.

Everyone was terrified and silent.