Chapter 645: Chapter 645: Confirmed Beyond Doubt
Su Qingās questioning voice was nothing short of mournful and desolate, showcasing a demeanor of ultimate grievance that made Song Ciās mouth twitch.
Oh, the pitiful and fragile heroine in Aunt Qiongās writings!
Men are most taken with this act, hoping no one appears who believes a lost child is love lost for Su Qing, otherwise he might just roll up his sleevesā
And punch him!
That Lin Zhuzi raised his head, looked at Su Qing, felt a stabbing pain in his heart, licked the bitterness on his lips, turned his eyes away, and let out a cold laugh.
"A woman like you who only covets wealth and status, who doesnāt despise you? Since you disregard my devotion, then Iāll drag you to die together!"
Those present immediately filled in the blanks with a story of a heartless woman.
Song Ci had seen countless scenes from plays and was almost certain that the two of them would perform a drama, insinuating one another, hoping that if there was any affection left, one would be tactful enough to take all the blame upon themselves.
Indeed, although Lin Zhuzi spoke with disdain, Song Ci could see at a glance that he was acting, and rather poorly at that.
This Lin Zhuzi intended to take the blame himself.
Song Ci glanced up at the sun, already setting in the west. It was almost twilight, and the winter days darkened quickly. They couldnāt afford any more delays, nor could they wait overnight at the Duke Mansion for the outcome.
She called over a servant woman, whispered a direction, and the latter hurried away.
Meanwhile, Su Qing was still playing the pitiable role. Being naturally frail, this act left her pale-faced, her body swaying as if she might collapse at any moment, appearing even more feeble than Song Ruqi lying in bed.
Qi Zhenās brow furrowed; could it be that he truly wronged her?
Song Ci observed Qi Zhenās expression and cursed inwardly.
The Madam looked even more furious, saying coldly, "Dear Lady, son-in-law, can you really tolerate such a crude act? If you donāt execute them to set an example, are you waiting for outsiders to say that the Duke Mansion canāt manage its servants?"
The Madam of the Duke couldnāt hold it in any longer; she had endured enough of the otherās aggressiveness today, so her voice turned cold: "As the Grand Madam said earlier, everything should be based on evidence. The matter has not yet been fully investigated. Please do not rush, dear lady. There will be a fair explanation for right and wrong. We wonāt wrong any good person."
The Madamās expression changed, her chest heaving with anger.
It wasnāt her own daughter who miscarried, so she didnāt care at all, instead choosing to protect a vulgar maid.
Song Ci shook her head, thinking that Madam Gu had let her rage cloud her judgment, now even treating the Duke Mansion as her own domain.
"Zhuzi, how long do you plan to protect her?"
Just as Lin Zhuzi was shouldering all the blame, Lin Pozi suddenly appeared, rushed over, and hit him while saying, "How can you be so foolish? How can that vile woman be worth sacrificing your life for? Sheās just using you, you fool. What good will it do you to take the fall for her? Will she ever appreciate your kindness?"
Thereās no hope; the last sprout of the Lin family canāt survive. Thereās no escaping the charge of causing the mistressās miscarriage.
Her Zhuzi, oh dear Zhuzi, so young and unmarried. If it werenāt for that little wretch Su Qing who seduced him, how would he be foolish enough to risk his life for such a worthless act?
Since her Zhuzi wonāt survive, if heās giving his life for this little wretch, then theyāll die together. Sheāll arrange a posthumous marriage for them; then heāll fulfill his wish and travel peacefully!
Lin Pozi let out a chilling, rattling laugh, pointing at Su Qing: "Third Master, Madam, it was she who instructed Zhuzi. She personally said the Third Madam bullied her and wished her dead. Itās my foolish Zhuzi who listened to her nonsense. I beg Third Master for mercy!"
Su Qing was overwhelmed with frustration: "I did not, youāre slandering me!"
She spoke hurriedly, her eyes rolled, and she fainted.
The Madam gave a sardonic smile as she looked at the Madam of the Duke ā falsely accused? Hereās the solid proof!