The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

After the maid Cui'er disappeared into the rain, Su Muya gently lifted her face from Su Daya's embrace, a barely perceptible smug glint in her eyes. The rain washed over her cheeks, diluting the chili oil she had deliberately applied. The screams she'd just made were merely an act for Su Daya and Old Madam Lin. Her eyes caught sight of the teacup on the table, and her gaze flickered slightly.

Before long, Cui'er returned with the doctor and Su Daya. The doctor carefully examined Su Muya's "injuries," shaking his head as he said, "This...this injury is quite serious. Fortunately, you were brought in in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable." As he spoke, he took out some ointment from his medicine box and carefully applied it to Su Muya's cheeks.

Su Muya cooperated by letting out a few low moans, secretly pleased to catch a glimpse of Su Daya's anxious expression. Old Madam Lin arrived shortly after, and seeing Su Muya's swollen cheeks, immediately asked with concern what had happened. Su Muya sobbed, repeating the story she had fabricated earlier, but this time, she embellished it even more, describing Hongmei's "mishap" and her own "pain."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Lin flew into a rage and immediately ordered Hongmei to be given twenty heavy lashes. Su Muya watched Hongmei being dragged away, feeling no pity whatsoever, but rather a sense of satisfaction. She gently stroked her cheek, feeling the coolness of the snow lotus ointment, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Su Daya hugged Su Muya tightly, comforting her softly, "Muya, don't be afraid, Mother is here." Su Muya leaned into Su Daya's arms, a sly glint in her eyes.

For the next few days, Su Muya stayed in her room under the pretext of recuperating from her injuries. She only sipped the tea brought by the maid. One day, when the maid brought another cup of hot tea, Su Muya secretly poured medicinal powder hidden in her sleeve into the tea while the maid turned away. The powder dissolved instantly in the water, leaving no trace.

After the powder had completely dissolved, she picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and then feigned pain, covering her cheek and letting out a low groan. Hearing the sound, the maidservant quickly turned to check on her, only to see Su Muya's pale face and fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She panicked. "Second Miss, what's wrong?"

Su Muya pointed at the teacup and said weakly, "This tea... there's something wrong with it..." Her voice trembled, as if she had used up all her strength. The maid was shocked and immediately picked up the teacup to examine it closely, but found nothing unusual. The tea was clear, emitting a faint aroma, and had no unusual taste.

Seeing this, Su Muya groaned in even greater pain, her body trembling slightly as if she might faint at any moment. The maidservant, not daring to delay, rushed out to find help. As she ran, she shouted, "Help! Something's happened to the Second Miss! Someone, come quick!"

Su Muya watched the maid's departing figure, a sly glint in her eyes. She slowly lay down on the bed, waiting for the show to begin. The rain outside had stopped, and sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating every corner of the room. Su Muya closed her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips.

The maid's panicked cries echoed through the Lin residence, shattering the afternoon tranquility. Su Daya, who was chanting sutras in the Buddhist hall, and Old Madam Lin, who was pruning flowers in the garden, heard the cries almost simultaneously. Both their hearts skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over them. Su Daya's prayer beads fell to the ground with a crisp sound. Without bothering to pick them up, she quickly rose and ran towards Su Muya's courtyard. Old Madam Lin also dropped her pruning shears, leaning on her cane and supported by her maid, Cui'er, hurried towards Su Muya's courtyard.

Su Daya arrived first, pushing open the door. She saw Su Muya lying pale on the bed, her brows furrowed, and fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She immediately became anxious. "Muya, what's wrong?" she rushed to the bedside, grabbing Su Muya's hand and asking anxiously. Su Muya weakly opened her eyes, her lips trembling slightly. Pointing to the teacup on the table, she said haltingly, "Tea...tea..."

Su Daya looked in the direction Su Muya was pointing and saw a cup of steaming tea on the table. Puzzled, she picked up the cup and brought it to her nose to smell it. Besides a faint tea aroma, she didn't detect any unusual odor. "What's wrong with this tea?" Su Daya asked, puzzled.

At this moment, Old Madam Lin arrived, supported by her maid. Seeing Su Muya's weak appearance, she felt a pang of anxiety and quickly asked, "What happened? What's wrong with Muya?"

Su Daya briefly recounted the events to Old Madam Lin. Old Madam Lin's expression turned grave. She picked up her teacup and examined it carefully, then ordered someone to summon the maid who had run out to report the incident. The maid, pale with fright, stammered as she recounted the whole story again.

Madam Lin immediately ordered someone to fetch a doctor, and at the same time, ordered someone to collect the tea that Su Muya had drunk from, for future inspection. "Cui'er, quickly go and fetch Doctor Li!" Madam Lin's tone was urgent, her brows full of worry. Cui'er obeyed and left, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.

Inside the room, Su Daya held Su Muya's hand tightly, repeatedly whispering her name in her ear, her eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Meanwhile, Old Madam Lin paced back and forth, anxiously awaiting the doctor's arrival.

Before long, Doctor Li arrived in a hurry. After taking Su Muya's pulse, he frowned and looked grave. He pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Second Miss's pulse is disordered; it seems there is poison in her body."

Upon hearing this, Su Daya and Madam Lin were shocked and asked in unison, "Poisoned? How could they be poisoned?"

Doctor Li carefully examined the tea that Su Muya had drunk and questioned the maid about the origin of the tea leaves and the brewing process. He brought the teacup close to his nose to sniff it carefully, then tested it with a silver needle, finally concluding: "The tea has been poisoned."

Upon hearing this conclusion, the entire Lin family was thrown into chaos. Old Madam Lin immediately ordered a thorough investigation to find the poisoner. "Go, summon everyone in the manor and interrogate them one by one!" Old Madam Lin roared, slamming her cane heavily on the ground.

At Old Madam Lin's command, the entire Lin residence sprang into action. The torrential rain did nothing to quell the panic in everyone's hearts; instead, it added to the oppressive atmosphere and tension. All the maids and servants in the mansion, whether busy in the kitchen or sweeping in the garden, were gathered in the courtyard. Rainwater streamed down their faces, indistinguishable between rain and sweat.