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The elderly man at the forefront turned pale with anger, trembling all over: "You... you..."
"What’s wrong with me, Yu Han? I wonder what you really want, sir? Hmm... you must want me to continue, right?"
Upon hearing this, the old man slumped, defeated. Fine, fine, if you want to continue, go ahead! Today has truly been a disgrace!
Xia Yuhan sneered inwardly, thinking that it was too easy for him to be so infuriated. Hmph!
She exuded an air of inviolability, her gaze cold as she stared ahead.
"Just now, all the gentlemen unanimously agreed that Yu Han should die to apologize and prove her innocence. So I would like to ask all the gentlemen, since I was framed from the beginning, how can I prove my innocence if I die? Dying to apologize would be equivalent to admitting that I was involved with the Adulterer and bringing shame upon my entire family!"
At this point, Xia Yuhan deliberately raised her voice, her sharp gaze sweeping over the gentlemen as if she could see through them. The crowd broke into a cold sweat.
"Do any of you gentlemen have any other insights?"
You gentlemen who speak of righteousness and morality, now Xia Yuhan is giving you the chance to criticize her; otherwise, later on, you won't even have the opportunity to think about it!
Who told you to come in groups to bully Xia Yuhan?
Do you think you are cleaner than me? If you were truly as respected as the common people say, you wouldn't be so easily manipulated by a woman who manages the inner courtyard!
Do you really think I am foolish enough not to know that you are sent by Madam?
Ridiculous!
Once again, the courtyard fell into silence. The Gentlemen exchanged glances, their faces turning crimson: today they had been outsmarted by a shameless woman and found themselves without a proper rebuttal. What could they say?
Suddenly there was movement in the crowd; someone quietly slipped up to the gray-haired Teacher and whispered something in one of the gentlemen's ears before quietly retreating.
Unfortunately for Xia Yuhan, she caught sight of this scene. A fleeting expression crossed her eyes, an ominous premonition crashing over her like a wave.
At this moment, the previously silent courtyard erupted with hearty laughter: "Hahaha... what Second Sister said makes perfect sense! We are utterly ashamed and speechless. However, I have one question that remains unclear: after Second Sister has said so much, shouldn't there be some evidence presented to prove your innocence? This way we can return today with the truth and later stand up for Xia Manor and Second Sister in the face of rumors."
Damn it! Who is secretly working against her? Madam is right here; she cannot openly risk her reputation in front of so many people by telling those gentlemen what to say to deal with her.
The embroidered fists hidden in her sleeves were clenched tightly once again, causing her wounds to throb painfully. It felt as if her heart had been stabbed hard, and her entire being sank into an abyss, as if she would collapse to the ground at any moment.
Even so, she still forced herself to hold on. At this moment, how she wished she could feel numb from the pain, so that she could gather all her strength to endure.
Her plan had been sabotaged before it could fully unfold, indicating that the opponent's methods were far beyond her own!
Could such an unfathomable person be the mastermind behind this? Xue'er’s new master? And the one who brought shame to Xia Manor and damaged Canglong Hui Wangye's reputation?
What could be the true identity of this Puppet Master?
Overall, this person was terrifying!
Thinking of this, Xia Yuhan couldn't help but gasp.
Now, any words of defense seemed pale and powerless; only evidence proving her entrapment could shake everyone present!
However, on the day of the incident, she had been drugged and was too weak to exert much strength. Her eyes were covered, and she had no idea what the man looked like. The only item that could confirm his identity, a waist token, was lost somewhere—where could she possibly find it now?
Moreover, judging by the man's appearance, he didn't seem like someone who was in the know. Even if she found him, what difference would it make?
Nothing could be resolved!
She was the only one present during the entire process. When she regained consciousness, she inexplicably found herself lying inside Chastity Arch. How could she seek evidence under such circumstances? It was clear that someone was trying to bury her.
"Gentlemen, Yu Han's reputation has been ruined. The reason I endure this humiliation and continue living under my family's pressure without leaving Xia Manor is to find the culprit who framed Yu Han..."
As Xia Yuhan expected, any words she spoke now felt powerless. Upon hearing that statement, those gentlemen seemed to grasp a lifeline and showed no patience to listen to her explanations. Instead, they impatiently interrupted her: "Since Second Sister claims she has been framed, surely Second Sister must know the characteristics of the man who bullied her?"
How could she have seen what the man looked like when her eyes were covered? But if she admitted not knowing, that group of teachers would label her as "protecting an Adulterer" or "speaking nonsense." If she claimed ignorance and then failed to find the man later on, wouldn’t it be her who ended up suffering?
How despicable! Who is behind this plot against her?
In a moment of panic, Xia Yuhan inadvertently caught sight of Sun Liuxiang, and suddenly her eyes lit up!
“Gentlemen, although Yu Han does not know who the Adulterer is, Yu Han can prove who is behind the design to frame Yu Han!”
Finding the Puppet Master would mean proving that Xia Yuhan is innocent and has been framed. So, which man defiled Yu Han? Does it even matter?
After clarifying the stakes, the previously silent General Xia spoke up: “Then, who is that person?”
General Xia's words carried an overwhelming authority that compelled everyone to listen.
Xia Yuhan feigned panic: “Daddy, this goes back to the moment you returned to Xia Manor. If that's the case, do you still want Yu Han to continue?”
General Xia suddenly felt that this matter was quite tricky!
What happened when he just returned home was known only to a few people in Xia Manor. Although he didn't believe Xia Yuhan's next words, what if the evidence was irrefutable? Wouldn't that make Shen Yu the mastermind behind framing Xia Yuhan? If this word got out, would Xia Manor still have a foothold in the capital?
As the saying goes, family scandals should not be aired in public; matters concerning family reputation naturally cannot be discussed in front of outsiders.
However, if he did not act and concealed what he knew about this incident, then when something happened to Xia Yuhan, it would truly become his problem!
In the future, when the prince or even the emperor questioned him, he would have no way to explain!
Weighing both sides, General Xia compromised: “This general agrees!”
After receiving permission, Xia Yuhan's dark gaze met that of Madam, who looked cold. She did not want to do this; pointing out Madam as one of her assailants in front of everyone undoubtedly aimed all blame at Xia Manor, making her life difficult as well!
Originally, her plan was to fight with Xia Manor until both sides suffered and perish together. But in that instant, she suddenly changed her mind; she felt that if she perished with Xia Manor like this, she would never have another chance to find the real Puppet Master!
But did she still have any room for choice now?
Just as she decided to take another gamble, an unexpected event occurred...
"Report—"
"General, the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom is currently outside the manor and has come for an important matter..."
Before the soldier could finish, General Xia, seeing a glimmer of hope, excitedly said, "Quick! Quickly invite the Right Chancellor in!"
The soldier was about to turn and leave when General Xia seemed to remember something and hurriedly called him back: "Wait! You stay here! I will personally go to invite him!"
Everyone present stared in shock. Who was the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom? He was a prominent figure close to the Emperor, someone even the nobility could not easily summon! Today, he had actually come to Xia Manor!
At this particular moment, everyone knew why he had come to Xia Manor.
No one expected that the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom would show such respect to Xia Manor!
Xia Wan'er felt her heart leap into her throat. The Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom? Jiang Tingyu? He was someone she had admired for a long time, a figure akin to a celestial being. And today, she actually had the fortune to meet him!
However, just thinking that the Right Chancellor had not come because of her but rather because of her scoundrel sister made her furious!
Xia Yuhan felt a cold gaze piercing through her, making her feel uneasy. When she inadvertently looked up, she met Xia Wan'er's eyes filled with hatred, as if she wished to slice her into a thousand pieces...
When she glanced at Madam, Madam's expression was even darker!
What an exhausting mother-son pair! But why would the renowned Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom come at this time?
Could it be that he was here to help her out?
She certainly wouldn’t think that way; she wouldn’t be narcissistic enough to believe that the Right Chancellor had fallen for her at first sight and had come to see her!
Moreover, people like him, who held such high power and status, would avoid getting involved in such messy situations.
Don't even think about it! He—the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom—definitely didn't come because of her...
No, wait... Could it be that he came because she used his name to protect herself in a critical moment yesterday? And then he found out and came to seek justice?
What... should I do now?
Xia Yuhan suddenly felt overwhelmed!
Not only was she guessing why the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom was here, but everyone present was also whispering and discussing among themselves.
The maids of Xia Manor were all astonished, as they could hardly believe that the usually inconspicuous Second Sister of Xia Manor could attract the attention of the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom. It seemed wise to avoid provoking her in the future.
In just half a cup of tea's time, the expressions of everyone in the courtyard became incredibly rich...
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