The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Jiang and Chen Minzhi's words left Chen's father in a dilemma.

His face was as black as could be, but Jiang and Chen Minzhi acted as if they didn't see it, both staring at Chen Yiru.

It was as if their eyes were telling her that they believed in her.

The confused crowd remained confused.

I don't understand how their simple attendance at a wedding banquet turned into a scene of catching them in the act of adultery.

Aren't these kinds of things usually handled behind closed doors?

Why do they all want to interrogate them in front of them?

This left them in a dilemma, unsure whether to stay or leave, leaving them with no choice but to awkwardly remain.

They didn't speak, and the Chiang family members were even less likely to say anything.

Liu Qingping wanted to say that with Qin Yao holding her back, her status as a princess wouldn't be of much use at this time, and the situation might become even more chaotic.

Moreover, Qin Yao looked at Chen Yiru.

“Father!” Chen Yiru stepped forward.

“My daughter agrees to the confrontation. The innocent will prove innocent, and the guilty will prove guilty. My daughter believes that no one can falsely accuse me of something I did not do.”

After Chen Yiru finished speaking, she glanced casually at Jiang Shi and her younger brother Chen Minzhi.

“Cousin is right, Aunt!” Jiang Qianqian said impatiently, pulling Jiang Shi along.

Jiang felt inexplicably uneasy, while Jiang Minzhi remained calm and composed.

Having reached this point, Jiang could not back down. Therefore, she sat back in the main seat. Chen's father gave Chen Yiru a deep look before walking over and sitting down.

“Miss, Yiru! It’s me, Qu Lang! Look at me! I…”

"Young Master Qu! Right and wrong are still undetermined. Please, Young Master Qu, show some self-respect."

Chen Yiru didn't look at him once from beginning to end, which made Qu Jing's face twist in pain.

Stop pretending! Wait until he gets her, then let's see how she can keep up the act!

Qu Jing looked at Chen Yiru's beautiful face and was moved. He was quite satisfied with such a beauty.

When I return to the countryside, I wonder how many people will envy me.

Thinking of this, Qu Jing calmed herself down and continued to put on a deeply affectionate appearance.

"You say you and my Ru'er are in love, but do you have any proof?" Jiang was the first to speak.

"Reporting to Madam, this is a small garment given to me by Miss." Qu Jing presented it with both hands.

The old woman who was about to step forward stopped in her tracks and looked at her mistress uneasily.

Everyone present stared wide-eyed.

Undergarments? Those are a woman's personal items; under what circumstances would she give them away?

Some people exclaimed in surprise, while others whispered among themselves.

Qin Yao even saw the gloating of the Jiang family.

Upon hearing someone speak ill of his daughter, Mr. Chen flew into a rage and slammed his hand on the table, at which point Mrs. Jiang stood up.

“Yi Ru, how could you be so foolish? Even if you really like him, you should tell your parents and let us make the decision for you. How could you…”

After saying this, Jiang seemed unable to bear the blow and slumped back down.

Mr. Chen was already in a daze from being interrupted, and after hearing what Mrs. Jiang said, he was completely unable to recover.

"That's right! Cousin, you and he are in love, so you should just break off the engagement with the Yu family. How could you be so foolish?! Look how angry you've made Auntie!" Jiang Qianqian said, exasperated.

After saying this, he intimately embraced Jiang and gave Chen Yiru a reproachful look.

Chen Yiru didn't move, nor was she affected by them. Instead, she looked at the small clothes in Qu Jing's hand with surprise, and then at her "mother" and cousin who were deeply immersed in their roles.

"Mother! Aren't you going to look at this so-called evidence?"

Jiang's crying paused for a second before she continued wiping away tears, and Jiang Qianqian immediately took the towel, looking at Chen Yiru angrily:

"What are you still looking at! Cousin, you're the one using this silk satin, are you trying to argue with me?!"

"Father!" Chen Yiru bowed gracefully before speaking:

“My daughter has never done such a thing, so of course she can’t admit it! If she claims something as mine just because it’s made of silk, wouldn’t everyone in Kyoto who uses this kind of fabric be branded as having illicit dealings?”

Mr. Chen gave Mrs. Jiang a fierce look.

"Yi Ru is right! Madam, you've jumped to conclusions too quickly!"

Seeing their disbelief, Qu Jing immediately said, "Sir, this really is Miss's stuff. Look, there are Miss's zodiac embroidery patterns here!"

When Qu Jing said this, everyone fell silent. It wasn't a secret that Chen Yiru liked rabbits.

At this point, most people believed it.

Chen's father stared coldly at what Qu Jing was holding, wishing he could draw his sword and chop off his hand.

How could her daughter do such a thing?! It must be this scoundrel who appeared out of nowhere trying to harm her.

After hearing this, Jiang's tears grew even louder, and Jiang Qianqian, as her mouth double, naturally had to fill in the gaps.

"Uncle, my cousin has done such a thing. Please make the decision!"

"Yes! Brother-in-law, our Jiang family cannot tolerate a woman who has had an affair before marriage!"

Mr. Chen glared at them, but he had to admit that he was once again being put on the hot seat.

"Uncle! Aunt." Qin Yao slowly stepped forward and stood beside Chen Yiru.

Qu Jing was still holding the clothes in his hand. Qin Yao looked away from the clothes and towards Chen's father.

"Uncle, Auntie is probably too doting on her daughter and has lost her own judgment. Isn't she better than you...?"

Mr. Chen understood immediately and had someone bring the items over.

"Granny Li, come and take a look!" Father Chen called over the nanny who had been taking care of Chen Yiru.

Jiang Qianqian immediately gave a wink to Zheng Mama, who was standing next to Jiang Shi, and Zheng Mama quickly went over as well.

Granny Li took the clothes from Qu Jing and examined them carefully.

“This…” Granny Li’s expression changed slightly.

Granny Zheng's expression was also not good.

Jiang Qianqian couldn't contain her excitement, "Granny Zheng? Just say what you have to say, everyone's watching!"

Chen Yiru remained as calm and collected as ever, "Granny Li, since that's the case, just say it!"

Seeing his daughter's composure, Mr. Chen nodded and said, "Go ahead and speak!"

At this moment, Chen's father was already thinking that if these were not the words he wanted to hear, he should deal with the people on the ground.

“My lord, I have examined it carefully, and this silk satin is indeed the same as the clothes that Miss usually wears,” Li Mama replied truthfully.

The corners of the Jiang family members' mouths couldn't help but turn up, especially Jiang Qianqian, whose eyes were full of the smile of a wicked scheme succeeding.

Unfortunately, her smile vanished the next moment.

“However, sir, Miss’s clothes have not been made of this material for a long time. Now they are made of brocade sent from the Qin family, and... the embroidery pattern on it is not the style Miss likes.”

After speaking with a frown, Granny Li looked at Qu Jing kneeling on the ground with disgust.

"How is this possible?!" Jiang Qianqian exclaimed incredulously.

Everyone looked in her direction.

Jiang Qianqian stared intently at Zheng Mama, while Li Mama didn't dare to raise her head at all. This was not what was agreed upon!

Qin Yao spoke up at the opportune moment, looking quite puzzled:

"Why is it impossible? Why does my cousin seem so reluctant to let Sister Chen clear her name?"

Qin Yao's words enlightened those who were already confused.

Yes! Why would this young lady who lives here so desperately want something to happen to her cousin?

Conspiracy theories have already taken root in people's minds.