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

In the courtyard, the maid Xiao Cui was kneeling on the ground, trembling, holding a paper package in her hand. Su Daya was also beside her, her eyes filled with hatred and anger, as if she wanted to devour Xiao Cui alive.

"Guards! Drag this maid away and give her twenty lashes!" Old Madam Lin's face was extremely grim; she slammed her cane heavily on the ground, the sound sharp and piercing. "Doctor Li, go and take Muya's pulse!"

Just as everyone was getting anxious, Su Muya, who was lying on the bed, suddenly spoke up: "Grandmother, Hongmei could not have done such a thing, there must be a mistake..." She struggled to sit up, but was held down by Su Daya.

Upon hearing Su Muya's words, Su Daya was first taken aback, then reacted and immediately said, "Muya, stop talking! Get some rest..." Her tone was gentle yet firm. She knew that Su Muya was extremely weak at the moment, and if she angered Old Madam Lin again, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Madam Lin ignored Su Daya's attempts to dissuade her and continued to press Hongmei, "Tell me! Who gave you this Heartbreak Powder?"

Hongmei was terrified. She stammered as she testified, "Madam, it was...it was the Second Young Lady..."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Lin flew into a rage, slamming her cane heavily against the ground with a sharp, piercing sound. "Guards! Drag this wicked girl away! Give her twenty strokes of the cane!"

Hongmei was lifted up by a burly old woman and led towards the door. She struggled and cried out, "I'm innocent! I didn't do it! I didn't do it!" Her eyes were filled with fear and despair, but no one paid her any attention. The crisp sound of a wooden board striking the floor and Hongmei's piercing cries came from outside, but all of this was shattered by the heavy rain.

Su Muya lay on the bed, her face pale, but a smug glint flashed in her eyes. She closed her eyes, a cold smile playing on her lips. Hongmei was nothing more than a pawn in Su Muya's hands, a pawn that could be discarded at any time.

The rain outside the window was gradually subsiding, but the "storm" for the Lin family had only just begun...

After Dr. Li left, Su Daya hugged Su Muya tightly, her eyes filled with worry and anxiety. She kept whispering Su Muya's name in her ear, hoping to wake her. Old Madam Lin also paced back and forth nearby, her brows furrowed with concern.

Just as everyone was growing anxious, Su Muya suddenly spoke, "Doctor...doctor..." Her voice was weak, but loud enough for everyone present to hear. Old Madam Lin and Su Daya rushed to the bedside almost simultaneously, asking in unison, "What's wrong? Muya, don't be afraid, we're here..."

Su Muya slowly opened her eyes, a hint of weakness in them. She said haltingly, "I...I want some water..." As soon as she finished speaking, a maid rushed out and brought her a cup of warm water. Su Muya leaned back on the bed, took a few sips of water, and then weakly lay back down.

When Su Daya saw the maid take away the tea, a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes. She quickly said, "Grandmother, is there any hope for Muya to recover from her illness?" Her tone was urgent, and her brows were full of worry.

After a moment of contemplation, Madam Lin slowly replied, "Doctor Li said the poison isn't very strong, and taking the antidote he prescribed will suffice. However..." She paused, then continued, "We need to find the person who poisoned us to completely cure this."

"Found it! We found it in Hongmei's room!"

The maidservant held a paper packet containing some white powder. The edges of the packet were worn, as if it had been hidden for a long time. Doctor Li took the packet, examined it closely, and then gently smelled it. His expression was grave as he said, "This...this is Heartbreak Powder!" Upon hearing this, Old Madam Lin was shocked. The prayer beads in her hand fell to the ground with a sharp "clatter," which sounded particularly jarring in the quiet room. "Heartbreak Powder?" she repeated, trembling. Her eyes flashed, and she abruptly turned to Hongmei, shouting angrily, "Hongmei, what else do you have to say?"

Hongmei was stunned. Looking at the packet of poison, she felt as if a thousand ants were crawling inside her. She knew that she hadn't put the poison in her mouth; Su Muya had secretly placed it in her room. She wanted to explain, but found her throat dry and unable to utter a single word.

Su Daya immediately pounced over, grabbed Hongmei by the collar, and angrily shouted, "You vicious girl! How could you do such a thing to my daughter! I'll kill you!" Her eyes were filled with anger and hatred, as if she wanted to devour Hongmei alive.

Madam Lin's face was extremely grim. She slammed her cane heavily on the ground, the sound sharp and piercing. "Guards! Drag this wicked maid away! Give her twenty lashes!"