Chapter 641: Who is the Mastermind

Chapter 641: Chapter 641: Who is the Mastermind

Song Ci pondered for a while and increasingly felt that this was like a fog. Anyone could be involved, and everyone could push the blame. She also had a premonition that it wouldn’t be easy to uncover the truth about this matter.

At this time, Mistress Lu had already heard from Lin Qing that forbidden poison causing miscarriage was found in Song Ruqi’s bracelet. Shocked and pale, she grabbed her own bracelet and examined it closely.

The Duke’s Madam saw this and turned green with rage, her anger flaring up.

What does this mean? Does it suggest that the bracelets she distributed contained such poison, and that she is the one trying to harm them?

If not by birth, then they won’t be raised properly.

A chilling hint of malice flashed in the Duke’s Madam’s eyes.

Little Mistress Liao knew her aunt’s temper best and realized that Mistress Lu had angered her, causing a hint of schadenfreude in her heart.

Mistress Lu was no fool and naturally felt that chill, her back grew cold, yet she feigned calmness.

It’s no wonder she overreacted. Even Song Ruqi fell for it. Who knows if she might also be one of the ones being plotted against? After all, in this family, the only one aligned with her in interest is probably her husband.

Stepmother, huh, regardless of how harmonious they appear on the surface, it’s nothing but a plastic mother-and-daughter-in-law relationship.

Song Ci observed the expressions of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, feeling increasingly exhausted.

In these noble families, the more complicated the inner courtyard, the more conflicts there are. Does Song Ruqi regret her decisions?

Old Wei said that Yan Zisheng and Wang Qiuman had already given birth to a plump, seven-pound baby boy. The couple lives harmoniously without any concubines or room attendants. With their grandson born, the Yan Family Matriarch retired to enjoy life, leaving the household under Wang Qiuman’s management. Their life was said to be quite comfortable.

Mistress Lu steadied her mind and said to Madam Song, "Dear Madam, this pair of bracelets was gifted by our mother. My third sister-in-law and I each received one. Without Doctor Lin discovering the secret, we would all remain in the dark."

"So you all didn’t know?" Madam Song’s smile didn’t reach her eyes as she said blandly, "That’s strange. The hidden compartment in the bracelet is so secretive; you all claim ignorance. Did the malicious poison just find its way into Ruqi’s bracelet by itself?"

"This matter is extremely suspicious. Logically speaking, my third sister-in-law and I have personal maids attending to our jewelry and few could access it. Since my sister-in-law was often seen wearing the bracelet since it was gifted by our mother, when was this item placed inside?" Mistress Lu spoke calmly, hinting at her innocence.

The Duke’s Madam’s face grew colder.

She might as well say that the bracelet was drugged as soon as it was given.

"The bracelet was gifted by me, and now whoever sees it thinks it was me who put the poison in it." The Duke’s Madam sneered, "Why would I do that? That’s my own son."

"Of course not, Mother. When you gifted us, we were all present, and the bracelets were identical. If only one bracelet was poisoned, who would dare guarantee they got the drugged one?" Mistress Lu quickly explained.

Upon hearing this, Song Ci said, "Undoubtedly, those who know of the hidden compartment must be familiar with the bracelet. As for who placed the poison, who says Qi’er never takes it off? Doesn’t she remove it when she bathes? Also, the Heir’s wife’s bracelet isn’t constantly worn, either. Once switched, the identical bracelets could be swapped seamlessly."

Mistress Lu’s expression changed—is she being suspected?