The cousin's family is extremely wealthy; she deserves to be a concubine.

Zeng Ke continued her accusations, "I feel sorry for you living alone under someone else's roof; it's not easy for you. Besides, I'm deeply in love with you, how could I bear to see you die?"

That's how I managed to avoid the crowd, dodging and weaving all the way, risking everything to meet you in the side hall. Who knew that not only did you deceive me, but you also tried to harm my cousin Yao.

It has ruined our reputations. How can we face the Marquis's mansion again? How can we still call ourselves scholars?

I know that you and Cousin Yao didn't get along in school, but a young woman's reputation is so important. You actually plotted to ruin... ruin me is one thing, but you really shouldn't have dragged the innocent into this and ruined Cousin Yao.

Rongrong, I really want to dig out your heart and see if you have one at all.

The generosity, kindness, and gentleness you always show me—was it all a lie? You've really disappointed me.

I hate myself for being blind, for only seeing your beautiful appearance and ignoring the vicious heart hidden within. Zeng Xiucai covered his face, seemingly unable to speak any further.

The three mistresses of the household were naturally aware of the discord between Hua Sirong and Jin Yaoyao. When they first heard this, they almost believed Zeng Xiucai and Jin Yaoyao's one-sided story.

After all, men are naturally attracted to beauty. With her lightly made-up face, Hua Sirong could easily lure even a seasoned woman like Zeng Ke, let alone a young and vigorous man like him.

As for judging Zeng Ke's character based on this?

That's not the case at all.

After all, for men, such scandalous affairs are nothing more than fleeting romantic escapades on their path to success.

It's just a pity for Jin Yaoyao; her life is probably over now.

They were truly innocent victims caught in the crossfire. After all, Jin Yaoyao made a very good point when she said, "If my cousin Zeng and I are in love, we only need to inform our elders and get engaged."

Why did we have to make a scene at the Marquis's residence? It only makes the elders there look down on the Zeng and Jin families.”

Besides, her aunt, Madam Jin, still needs to maintain her position in the Marquis's mansion. If the younger generation does something shameful, wouldn't that be a slap in Madam Jin's face?

Watching the long-winded argument between the aunt and nephew, and noticing the complex expressions on the faces of the old lady and Madam Shen, Wang Mama was very worried that her daughter was no match for them.

Hua Sirong didn't care much; she was just stalling for time.

It was indeed difficult for her to prove herself during the time she was alone, but it wouldn't be too hard for her to clear her name.

Seeing that the time was almost right, she started to reveal more, "Actually, after I ate, I felt a little dizzy, which was different from my usual drowsy feeling, so I thought I would go out for a walk to wake myself up."

Madam Shen and the others were greatly alarmed. She looked at Granny Zhang and asked, "Was that room thoroughly inspected?"

Granny Zhang replied, "When I first entered the room, I felt that the smell was off. After the person was tied up, I secretly took something from the incense burner and went to find the physician."

Because the second young lady fell into the water, the family physician was busy for a while, and only now has time to come over.

Madam Shen gave Granny Zhang an approving look. "Please invite the doctor in to examine the patient on site."

Jin Yaoyao and Sanhao panicked for a moment, but then they thought, who says that just because there's something wrong with the incense burner, it must have been her who threw it? Couldn't it be that Hua Sirong is the one crying wolf?

The physician was truly skilled; he immediately pointed out that not only were hypnotic substances added to the incense burner, but also a large amount of aphrodisiac drugs.

The old lady's face was extremely pale. "A large amount?"

The physician was sweating profusely; he had just learned another secret about the household. Oh dear…

"In response to the old lady, the person who administered the medicine probably did not fully understand its potent effects and did not control the dosage properly."

But when I saw it, I felt a little uneasy; the quantity was really too large.

I suggest that the man and woman involved should have a thorough medical check-up, otherwise I worry they might suffer long-term health problems.

Jin couldn't stay calm any longer, "Aftereffects? What aftereffects?"

The physician replied, "The man may experience impotence in the future, which will hinder his ability to have children. As for the woman..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zeng Xiucai couldn't hold back any longer. He knelt down before the physician, pleading, "Doctor, save me! Please save me! I'm still young, and I haven't married or had children yet!"

A man should never be told he can't do something!

The physician took the opportunity to examine the patient's pulse and, after a lengthy explanation, concluded, "Take good care of yourself in the future. It's best to abstain from sexual activity for the next five years, otherwise you'll regret it if you ever become impotent."

Everyone was shocked. How fierce must the battle have been to require someone to remain chaste for five years?

Those who were bolder looked curiously at Granny Zhang and Granny Wang, the two onlookers at the scene, hoping to glean some clues from their expressions.

Compared to Zeng Xiucai, Jin Shi wasn't much better off. What if her nephew became a cripple? How could she explain it to her sister and brother-in-law? The Zeng family only had this one precious son.

Her gaze swept past Jin Yaoyao and Sanhao.

After pausing for a moment on Jin Yaoyao, he realized that he loved his niece dearly and couldn't overstep his brother and sister-in-law to make decisions for her, so he set his sights on Sanhao instead.

"Sanhao, shouldn't you be serving guests in the main hall? Why are you in the side hall?"

Hua Sirong chuckled; Jin had indeed asked a good question.

Sanhao was initially annoyed that he had made a bad move today and was trying to figure out how to excuse himself.

At first, she had some reservations about Jin Yaoyao's attempt to woo Hua Sirong. But now that Zeng Xiucai was worried about having children, it was almost a certainty that Jin Yaoyao would marry him.

If Jin Yaoyao is the future matriarch of the Zeng family, then Sanhao will not be obliged.

She was still thinking about how to extricate herself when, to her surprise, Jin had already set her sights on her.

She had served Madam Jin for many years, so how could she not know that Madam Jin was afraid that she was carrying Zeng Ke's son and wanted to push her into the fire pit of the Zeng family?

Sanhao lowered her head, having already prepared an excuse for herself: "The side hall isn't too far from the main hall. There are many things to do in the manor today, and I'm afraid that Miss Rong in the side hall will be overlooked."

Only then did he seize the opportunity to turn around and check on Miss Rongbiao to see if she was missing anything.

Little did the servant know that upon opening the door to the side hall, she heard unbearable sounds coming from behind the screen. Fearing that this would attract others and spoil the young master's wedding celebration, the servant promptly closed the door.

Then I went behind the screen to check, and to my surprise, I saw Miss Yao and Young Master Zeng... I'm inexperienced, how could I have seen such things?

But, but for some reason, my mind started to go blank, and I felt hot all over. I leaned against the screen, intending to escape to the side hall to find someone to help me.

But my body was out of control and I made a commotion. Young Master Zeng actually got up from the bed and dragged me over as well.

The servant girl was already weak, and being roughly thrown against the headboard made her head feel even more dizzy. Later…

Later, when Granny Zhang and the others arrived, I regained some of my senses.

"I never dreamed that on such a joyous day as the young master's wedding, I would encounter such a terrible thing. How can I still have the face to live in this world? Waaaaah..."

After saying that, he covered his face, looking as if he was about to smash his head against a wall and die.

Fortunately, there were many old women and maids nearby who rescued them in time.

This time, few people in the room suspected Sanhao's bad intentions.