It was perfectly normal for Murong Wanru to make things difficult for Han Yunxi. As for Mu Liuyue, Lady Xu had heard from Han Ruoxue that Han Yunxi and Mu Liuyue had made a bet, but she wasn't clear on the specifics.
With these two noble young misses as her guarantor, Lady Xu dared to make a scene without restraint.
After all, she came from a rich and influential family. Despite the ruckus, Lady Xu still bowed respectfully when Grand Concubine Yi and the rest emerged. "This commoner woman, Lady Xu of the Han family, greets Grand Concubine Yi and Qin Wangfei."
Grand Concubine Yi wished she could send this shrew flying with a kick, but she held back her anger and maintained her composure. She looked down disdainfully from her lofty position and asked, "Lady Xu, you gathered a crowd to cause trouble in front of the Duke of Qin's gates. Do you know your crimes?"
Hearing Grand Concubine Yi's question, Lady Xu immediately fell to her knees. Her movements were so large that they made a loud thud, especially loud in the silence.
"I'm wrongly accused! Grand Concubine Yi, this commoner had nowhere else to go and no one to redress her grievances. That's why I impatiently came to the Duke of Qin's gates to ask for help. This commoner didn't do it on purpose! "
Lady Xu cried out loudly. At her words, the other old women all fell to their knees and began to beg.
Asking for help?
These shrews were clearly slandering and slandering her with malicious words. They'd incited the crowd, but this was asking for help?
"Lady Xu, just then you clearly …"
Han Yunxi was about to retort when Grand Concubine Yi cut her off. "What are you asking for? Did you have to come to my Duke of Qin's gates to beg?"
Everyone around them was astonished by her words. Many of them began to whisper amongst themselves. Did Grand Concubine Yi still not know what Lady Xu was doing here?
In that case, everyone had misunderstood her. It looked like the fight over her family's assets was Han Yunxi's problem alone.
At this moment, a cold smile flashed through Murong Wanru's eyes. She hurriedly opened her mouth without the arrogance of a noble lady. Instead, she was amiable and amiable. "Madam Xu, you're not an unreasonable person. You must have something important to come to the prince's estate and make a ruckus. Since you're already here, then say it. My lady mother will certainly uphold justice for you."
Hearing Murong Wanru's words, everyone was even more convinced that Grand Concubine Yi wasn't the mastermind behind Han Yunxi's actions. Murong Wanru had also washed away all suspicions of herself.
It seemed like Han Yunxi was the only one who'd made the mistake. Neither Grand Concubine Yi nor Murong Wanru knew anything.
As Murong Wanru spoke, she cast a few meaningful glances into the crowd, and someone immediately shouted.
"Grand Concubine Yi, Lady Xu came for the sake of the Han Family's assets. You must handle this impartially!"
"Grand Concubine Yi, I've long heard that you're a fair and just person who's received praise from the late emperor. Today, you have to uphold justice for Lady Xu!"
…
Grand Concubine Yi didn't send Lady Xu flying as soon as she stepped out of the door. Instead, she held back her anger and asked Lady Xu why she was crying out for injustice. This was the result she wanted!
The Han Family matters weren't important. What was important was her reputation and innocence. No matter what, she had to clear herself of all suspicions first.
Murong Wanru's words, combined with the flattery from the crowd, immediately elevated Grand Concubine Yi's image. Her anger towards Lady Xu finally subsided a little.
After winning the approval of the people, Grand Concubine Yi had to start handling matters "impartially."
"The Han Family's assets? What's going on? "she asked despite knowing the answer.
Madam Xu hurriedly replied, "Imperial Concubine Dowager, our Han Family has a storehouse key. The person who has the storehouse key will be the head of the Han Family and will be in charge of all the Han Family's properties, including the Han Family's most precious medical books. My family's old master was unfortunate enough to be imprisoned, so the storehouse key was supposed to be passed on to the young master for safekeeping. The key is with the old master, but this commoner and a few of my sisters have wanted to visit the justice courts to discuss the matter of setting up a new head of house. But we couldn't. The justice courts said that there was someone above who wouldn't let us see the old master. "
At this, Murong Wanru cut in with an angry face. "Why? Even if it's an imprisoned prisoner, they can still request to see him once or twice a year! Who's up there, to bend the law and abuse their power like this? "
Murong Wanru's words cleared away any suspicions the people had against Grand Concubine Yi. Striking while the iron was hot, Grand Concubine Yi asked sternly, "Speak, who is it?"
Lady Xu lowered her head, deliberately hesitating. "This commoner doesn't know, but … but …"
"But what? Speak as much as you want. I'll make a decision for you! "Grand Concubine Yi said with awe-inspiring righteousness.
Lady Xu raised her head to look at Han Yunxi before speaking timidly. "This commoner doesn't know who it is, but the Han Family's storehouse key is … it's …"
Everyone fell silent at her words, even holding their breaths as they waited for Lady Xu to give up "Han Yunxi."
After all, the law couldn't punish the masses. With the Duke of Qin's gates shut, everyone gathered together and dared to talk without restraint. But now that Grand Concubine Yi and Qin Wangfei were standing by the gates, no one dared to gossip.
It would take some courage to identify her in front of Qin Wangfei's face.
Following Lady Xu's gaze, Grand Concubine Yi slowly looked towards Han Yunxi and asked hypocritically, "What, could it be that the Han Family's key is in Qin Wangfei's hands?"
Lady Xu hastened to explain. "To reply esteemed imperial concubine, my Han Family's storehouse key really is in Qin Wangfei's hands! This commoner asked for the key again and again, but Qin Wangfei wouldn't give it to me. She said that the key was given to her by Old Master. She agreed to bring the young masters of the Han Family to see Old Master yesterday. However, everyone in the Han Family waited for her for an entire day yesterday, but she did not appear. This humble woman also did not see her when I came to the manor yesterday. This humble woman only came here as a last resort. "
As she spoke, she fell to her knees and cried, "Esteemed Imperial Concubine Yi, this commoner doesn't have the guts to cause trouble. This commoner was wrongly accused and has her own difficulties. I beg esteemed Imperial Concubine Yi to uphold justice for the Han Family! This commoner just wants to see my old master, that's all. "
Grand Concubine Yi raised a hand to silence Lady Xu before turning Cold eyes towards Han Yunxi. "Han Yunxi, is everything Lady Xu said true?"
"It's true! Not a single word false, "Han Yunxi admitted openly.
Everyone sucked in a cold breath at her words. They never expected her to admit it so easily.
Han Yunxi's mouth twitched. Everything Lady Xu said was the truth, so how could she lie?
"Lady Xu, this wangfei caught a cold these past few days and has been bedridden. I was late by a day, but you don't trust this wangfei that much?" Han Yunxi retorted.
Now that these people were done with their drama, it was her turn to speak, right?
Lady Xu was quick to defend herself, but Han Yunxi beat her to it. She said scornfully, "Isn't it just a day late? This wangfei didn't say I wouldn't take you. Lady Xu, did you have to make a scene at the gates? Don't think that mufei and I didn't hear everything you said just then. I'm telling you, we heard everything loud and clear! "
These words …
Incredible!
Han Yunxi's words betrayed Grand Concubine Yi. So she'd heard everything just then?
In a flash, the crowd fell into an uproar. They never thought things would turn out like this. Grand Concubine Yi knew the truth, but she still interrogated her like that?
Wasn't this too fake? Just what kind of trick was hidden in all this?
Lady Xu never thought that Han Yunxi would dare to drag Grand Concubine Yi into the water in front of everyone. She gaped, speechless for a moment.
Murong Wanru gave a start as well. She couldn't see through her. Wasn't Han Yunxi very smart? Didn't she know that offending mufei like this would lead to a tragic end?
Was she going to take Lady Xu down with her?
Thinking up to here, Murong Wanru grew fearful. If Lady Xu couldn't get any benefits, she'd definitely sell her out.
Heavens, too frightening!
Amidst the uproar, Grand Concubine Yi's expression was as frightening as it could be. Her sinister gaze seemed ready to swallow Han Yunxi whole. She'd worked so hard to salvage her image, but now it was ruined even more thoroughly.
While the crowd was still in disbelief, Han Yunxi raised her voice again. "Lady Xu, my mufei is a Buddhist. She's always been tolerant and merciful. She heard everything, but pretended not to hear a thing. She didn't bicker with you, but listened to you complain. However, I won't let this matter rest! "
Some people's words wouldn't be listened to, but others could turn things around with a single sentence.
Han Yunxi's words miraculously changed the entire situation. In an instant, she'd whitewashed Grand Concubine Yi's name and flattered her in passing.
Grand Concubine Yi composed herself, her mind a little blank. But at last, she exhaled in relief.
Thank goodness, thank goodness Han Yunxi's words had left her a way out. Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to smooth things over today.
Lady Xu was scared witless. She never thought that Han Yunxi would be so formidable. She retreated in order to advance, using this method to rope in Grand Concubine Yi.
Murong Wanru realized Han Yunxi's intentions in hindsight as well. She asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, didn't they say that the higher-ups wouldn't let the Han Family visit the prisons? How could you take them to the justice courts to see Divine Doctor Han? How did you get them? "
Right now, Murong Wanru's expression was so innocent, but she'd grasped the crux of the matter.
Her words were so pleasant to the ears, but even an idiot could tell that she was questioning Han Yunxi. Han Yunxi was the "higher-ups."
How was Han Yunxi supposed to reply?
She really had ordered the justice courts to forbid the Han Family from visiting the prisons, but that was because of Han Congan's instructions. She didn't know what kind of child Han Yunyi was, so she didn't want the Han Family to know of Han Congan's choice too early.
But after she understood Han Yunyi, she wasn't afraid of the Han Family visiting him, because she and Han Congan both favored Han Yunyi.
However, no one would believe her when she said this reason.
Han Yunxi didn't even think before she said, "Indeed, it was this wangfei who forbade the Han Family from visiting the prisons. But this wasn't my idea, but my father's!"
She couldn't explain it clearly, so she simply pushed everything to Han Congan. Since Han Congan wanted her to support Han Yunyi and revive the Han Family, he would definitely stand on her side.
Han Yunxi was quite confident in her answers to such a crucial question.
But who knew that as soon as she finished speaking, Madam Xu anxiously asked, "Why? Why did old master do this? Esteemed wangfei, you're a married daughter. You … you shouldn't interfere in the Han Family's affairs, right? "
Although Madam Xu spoke tactfully, her tone was full of suspicion.
Han Yunxi didn't mind and answered truthfully, "Because father committed a serious crime and let the Han Family's ancestors down. He didn't have the face to face the entire Han Family. That day when I went to visit him, he was worried that the Han Family's young master was either mediocre, ignorant, and incompetent, or too young to be the head of the household. So he handed the storehouse key to me for temporary safekeeping until there's a candidate for the head of the household."
After she finished speaking, Madam Xu laughed …
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