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Su Daya quickly replied, "It was found in Hongmei's room. A maid found a small wooden box while cleaning the room. Inside was this letter and a small packet of medicine powder." She pointed to the small wooden box on the table and added, "The medicine powder is still in the box."

Master Lin walked to the table, picked up the wooden box, and opened it. He poured out some of the powder, smelled it, and his face grew even more grim. He put the box back on the table, turned to look at Su Muya, whose eyes were still tightly closed, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

"Muya..." Old Master Lin walked to the bedside and called out softly.

Upon hearing Master Lin's voice, Su Muya slowly opened her eyes, pretending to have just woken up, and asked in a daze, "Father, what's wrong?" She rubbed her eyes, her gaze filled with confusion.

Mr. Lin looked at Su Muya with a complicated expression, and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have anything to say?"

Su Muya's eyes flickered, avoiding Mr. Lin's gaze. She shook her head slightly and said softly, "I don't know what happened." Her voice was very soft, sounding somewhat unsure of herself.

Seeing this, Old Madam Lin walked to the bedside, grabbed Su Muya's hand, and questioned her sternly, "Are you still pretending! Hongmei's letter and the medicine powder have been found. Do you still want to deny it?" She gripped Su Muya's hand tightly, her tone filled with anger and disappointment.

Su Muya's hand was gripped tightly by Old Madam Lin. She felt a sharp pain, but she gritted her teeth and refused to admit it. Her eyes were slightly red, and tears welled up in them. She choked out, "Grandmother, I really don't know what you're talking about..."

Seeing Su Muya's condition, Su Daya felt a pang of pity. She walked to Old Madam Lin's side, gently tugged at her sleeve, and whispered, "Mother, let the doctor take a look at Muya first. She's too weak to withstand such a shock."

Madam Lin flung Su Muya's hand away, her eyes sharp as knives as she glared at Su Muya. "Guards! Lock this unfilial daughter in the woodshed!" she roared, her voice trembling slightly, revealing the fury she was desperately trying to suppress.

Su Muya was stunned by this sudden turn of events; she hadn't expected Old Madam Lin to be so resolute. Tears welled up in her eyes and spilled over. "Grandmother, I didn't, I didn't poison her..." she cried, desperately trying to explain, her voice filled with fear and helplessness.

Seeing this, Su Daya felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She immediately knelt down in front of Old Madam Lin and pleaded, "Mother, Muya is still young. She must have been deceived. Please forgive her this time!" She kept kowtowing, her forehead hitting the floor heavily with a dull thud.

Looking at Su Daya kneeling on the ground, Old Madam Lin's eyes flashed with a hint of pity, but it was quickly replaced by anger. "Daya, you're so foolish! This girl is vicious; she even dared to poison her own grandmother, and you still want to protect her!" Her tone was stern, and she rejected Su Daya's pleas without any mercy. "If you plead for her again, you'll be locked in the woodshed with her!"

Su Daya's body trembled slightly; she knew Old Madam Lin was serious. She closed her eyes in despair, tears silently streaming down her face. She understood that Su Muya had truly committed a grave error this time, and there was nothing she could do to change the situation.

Master Lin remained silent, watching everything unfold before him, his face grim and terribly dark. He picked up the letter and medicine powder from the table, clutching them tightly in his hand until his knuckles turned white. He gave Su Muya a deep look, his eyes filled with disappointment and heartache. Then, without a word, he turned and left the room, his steps heavy and slow.

Outside the door, two burly old women, having heard Madam Lin's instructions, immediately entered. Expressionless, they roughly dragged Su Muya off the bed. Su Muya struggled desperately, crying out, "I didn't, I didn't poison her... Let me go! Let me go!" Her voice, hoarse and desperate, echoed in the room, but no one paid her any attention.

Su Muya was dragged out of the room by the old women. She struggled helplessly, like a leaf swaying in the wind and rain. She glanced back at Su Daya, who was slumped on the ground, her eyes filled with despair and helplessness.

Watching her daughter being dragged away, Su Daya could no longer contain her grief and burst into tears. She was filled with regret, self-reproach, and hatred for herself for not noticing her daughter's abnormality sooner and for not preventing this tragedy. She collapsed to the ground, her body trembling slightly, tears streaming down her face like broken pearls.

Inside the room, Old Madam Lin sat in a chair, her face ashen, her chest heaving as she tried to calm her anger. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. After a long while, she opened her eyes, which had regained their composure, but a trace of undisguised sadness and weariness still lingered in them.

Madam Lin turned to her maid Cui'er and calmly instructed, "Cui'er, go and invite the clan leader over. I have something to discuss with him."

Cui'er curtsied and replied softly, "Yes, Madam." She turned and left the room, her steps light and swift.

Outside the window, the rain had stopped, and a faint ray of dawn appeared in the sky. A new day had begun, but for the Lin family, it was a day filled with gloom and sorrow.

Grandma Lin sat alone in a chair, the room silent except for the occasional chirping of birds outside the window. She sighed softly, her eyes filled with weariness and helplessness. Su Muya's actions had pained and disappointed her. She couldn't understand why her beloved granddaughter had become like this.

She remembered Su Muya as a child, that well-behaved, sensible, and clever little girl who always sweetly called her "Grandma" and always clung to her side, acting all cute and affectionate. Back then, Su Muya was so innocent, kind, and lovable. When did Su Muya change? When did she become so cunning and ruthless?

Old Madam Lin rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She was old and couldn't withstand such turmoil anymore. She hoped this matter could be resolved quickly and that the Lin family could return to peace as soon as possible.

Cui'er returned quickly, followed by a sprightly old man with a long beard. This old man was none other than Lin Zhengde, the patriarch of the Lin family.

"Clan leader, you've arrived." Old Madam Lin stood up and bowed to Lin Zhengde.

Lin Zhengde quickly helped up Madam Lin and said respectfully, "Madam, there's no need for such formality." He glanced at Madam Lin's face and asked with concern, "Madam, I heard something happened at home. Are you alright?"