The abandoned wife of the noble family, she is Black Heart Lotus

Chapter 33

Xu Ningyu looked at Liu Ruohe expectantly, hoping that for the sake of their friendship, she would be willing to settle the matter at this critical moment.

As for the concubine who takes the blame, just make it up to her later.

Liu Ruohe said goodbye and did not look at Xu Ningyu.

It was impossible for her to let Xu go for him. As long as it made Xu suffer, she would do anything.

This time I only sacrificed one Xu Huiling and let things go. How could it be so cheap?
  Mrs. Xu was originally looking forward to it, but seeing Liu Ruohe's expression, she knew that this daughter-in-law was not willing to give up.

So, she gritted her teeth and knelt down to Liu Ruohe with the respect of Mrs. Hou.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, although Sister Ling is not my biological child, I treat her like my own daughter. I really can't bear to see her life ruined..."

"I know you have grudges against me, but why are you coming at me? I'm old and I'm not afraid of death, but Sister Ling hasn't even had haircuts yet..."

Liu Ruohe was startled by Xu's move. Why did she kneel down when she said so?

She jumped away hastily, refusing to accept her kneeling, so as not to lose her life.

Mrs. Xu spoke sincerely, with tears in her eyes, and the image of a loving mother appeared.

When the onlookers saw this, they couldn't help but praise her for her high moral character and being a good aunt.

There was quite a bit of criticism towards Liu Ruohe, who never let go of the matter.

There was even a woman who sympathized with Mrs. Xu and shouted to Liu Ruohe.

"It's a shame that you are a sister-in-law. If you embarrass a sister-in-law like this, are you worthy of being a sister-in-law?"

"That's right, people look very weak, but their hearts are so hard. It's really hard to tell by appearance..."

"You didn't see that her mother-in-law knelt down to beg her. If it were me, I would have knelt down and admitted my mistake long ago."

Harsh and unbiased remarks were made one after another.

Liu Ruohe's already pale face became increasingly pale and ugly.

Gu Deyin was not surprised when she saw this scene. She was someone who had experienced Xu's gentle methods.

Knowing that Xu can do anything at critical moments, it is not surprising that she turned an unfavorable situation into her own advantage.

He was willing to be killed and dared to pull the emperor off his horse.

Xu is a good player, but she shouldn't forget that Liu Ruohe is no less generous in this regard.

really.

Just hearing a "plop", Liu Ruohe also knelt down, and she burst into tears.

"It's not that I'm hard-hearted and refuse to let my sister-in-law go, but the merits of the crime must be clearly discussed. We can't unjustly accuse a good person, and we can't let a bad person go."

"Since I married into the Xu family, I have served my husband, respected my parents-in-law, and been friendly to my brothers and sisters. What have I not done?"

"Mother-in-law, why do you blame me?"

"Precisely because I regard my sister-in-law as my own sister, I don't want her to do anything wrong, even if she is taking the blame for others."

"You can't push her out and take the blame just because she is a concubine. How can I, as the eldest sister-in-law, endure this?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was in an uproar again.

Some people who were severely criticized by their aunt's mother immediately looked at Mrs. Xu differently.

Looking at Xu Huiling's thin appearance, compared with the two sisters present, how does she look like she is favored?
  If she was pushed out to take the blame, how could she refuse?

Feeling the same, someone immediately sighed, "Poor, it's hard to make a life under the hands of my aunt."

However, as soon as such words were recognized, someone immediately refuted it.

"How do you know that what the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family said is true?"

The onlookers were divided into two groups and started arguing.

Xu's expression suddenly changed. Did Liu Ruohe want to fight her to the death?
  Xu Huizhu looked at Liu Ruohe hatefully, put her hand on Xu Huiling's shoulder, and motioned her to perform a mourning gesture.

But now Xu Huiling flinched.

She also hated her aunt and uncle.

Gu Deyin felt very comfortable watching this dog-biting drama.

They should bite each other like this, otherwise they would all be sorry for the drama she carefully designed.

Zhong Shiming gave a slap in the face at the right time, "Quiet!"

Only then did the angry people silence their voices.

Zhong Shiming looked at Liu Ruohe and said, "Ms. Xu Liu, are you determined not to withdraw the case?" "Yes, sir."

Liu Ruohe answered extremely firmly.

Zhong Shiming looked at Gu Deyin again, "Ms. Xu Gu, are you the same?"

Gu Deyin bowed and nodded.

Zhong Shiming finally looked at Bai Nianhan, "Ms. Xu Bai, where are you?"

Bai Nianhan, who thought he had kicked the ball away, was at a loss when he saw the ball kicked back.

When she came into contact with her mother-in-law Xu's gloomy gaze, her scalp felt numb, and she felt extremely reluctant to part with the money. What should she do?
  While she was hesitating, she heard the sound of a gavel, which frightened her to her knees immediately.

"I'm dropping the case."

In the end she succumbed to the pressure given by Xu.

When Mrs. Xu heard this, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhong Shiming said with a stern face, "Since you were not stolen, why did you report it? Are you flouting the law? Do you think this is child's play?"

Bai Nianhan was shocked, why not withdraw the case?
  She looked around in panic. For a moment, she couldn't find the backbone.

When she saw Shanshan's late husband Xu Ningkai, she immediately cried and looked at Xu Ningkai, "Husband..."

Xu Ningkai looked at her with hatred, why didn't she just die of stupidity?
  But now that the family scandal has become public, he just wants to settle the matter as soon as possible.

So, he silently said two words to Bai Nianhan, "Withdraw the case!"

Bai Nianhan understood and immediately followed suit.

"I... was just deceived by others. Please forgive me and give me a lighter punishment."

While talking, she looked at Gu Deyin and of course Liu Ruohe.

Gu Deyin sighed, looking helpless.

"Sir, I said before that I was stolen, and my third brother and sister said that she was also stolen, so we went together to report the crime. Now that she denies it, she is probably worried, so please give me a lighter sentence."

What worries does Bai Nianhan have?
  Everyone guessed it immediately, and their eyes focused on Xu and Xu Ningkai who came behind.

Suddenly, both mother and son felt uncomfortable with the burning eyes.

Zhong Shiming said, "Since Xu Bai denies the theft, the previous evidence is over. However, Xu Bai's move is extremely bad and should be fined three hundred taels of silver."

When he heard that not only could his property not be recovered, but he was also fined three hundred taels of silver, Bai Nianhan rolled his eyes and fainted immediately.

Xu Ningkai hurriedly pushed away the crowd, rushed forward to pick up Bai Nianhan, and then saluted Zhong Shiming.

"Please forgive me for trespassing in the court. Xu Bai is my wife. I can't bear her to faint in the court. As for the fine of silver, I will pay it."

Zhong Shiming saw that he had a good attitude, so he did not pursue his attempt to go to court.

Xu Ningkai hugged Bai Nianhan and stepped aside.

Zhong Shiming looked at Liu Ruohe, "Xu Liu, you still insist that it was stolen, and the suspect is not the person who surrendered, then do you have evidence to prove the criminal?"

Liu Ruohe responded, "Yes."

Then she tapped her palms.

Not long after, her personal maid brought several servants from the Xuanning Hou Mansion, and they were also serving Xu Huizhu.

Gu Deyin lowered his eyebrows slightly and did not look at the servants.

This game was done early on, it was just a process.

Mrs. Xu stared at these servants and asked sternly, "Are you going to betray the Hou Mansion?"

Zhong Shiming was stunned and looked at Mrs. Xu with a serious face.

"I have not asked any questions, so please shut up. Moreover, you are threatening the witness in front of me. Madam Xuanning, are you trying to despise the king's law?"

Xu broke into a cold sweat and said no more.

Zhong Shiming then interrogated them one by one.

The testimonies of those witnesses all pointed to Xu Huizhu.

Xu Huizhu shouted, "I didn't. You are just trying to slander me. Sir, their testimony is not credible..."

Zhong Shiming took a photo of the gavel, and then stopped Xu Huizhu's rude behavior.

Liu Ruohe suddenly said, "Sir, I have a few words to ask Sister Ling. Is it okay?"

(End of this chapter)