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What is the implication? Naturally, it means that someone is behind this; otherwise, how could Nanny Wen, as a servant, have the audacity to poison? So who is the instigator? It's clear that it must be one of those present.
"Wen Family, what else do you have to explain? Someone saw Nanny Wen go to the kitchen; do you dare to say it wasn't you?" Yang Bingshan suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment regarding the Wen Family.
It was as if his previous infatuation had been a delusion; how could such a malicious person be beautiful?
Nanny Wen suddenly stepped forward: "What is your name? Is it Huan? You saw me in the kitchen; what time was it?"
"It was a quarter past Chen. You were inside for a full quarter of an hour."
"So you saw me enter from that position?"
"The storage room on the west side of the big kitchen."
"Where was I standing at that time? Where was Cook?"
"You were at the entrance of the big kitchen, and Cook was by the stove."
The maid answered smoothly without hesitation, and suddenly, Nanny Wen smiled.
Liang Mei'er’s heart began to race; why did she feel so frightened?
Yang Bingshan also looked puzzled: "What are you laughing about? Since this maid saw you and can serve as a witness, then the matter is clear. Nanny Wen, do you not plead guilty?"
Nanny Wen took a step forward, her back straight: "Master, Old Servant did not do it. What should Old Servant admit to? This girl has made numerous mistakes in her answers; it's obvious she's fabricating.
First, she claims she saw me in the kitchen at a quarter past Chen. Ha! At that time, I wasn't in the kitchen. I went to the kitchen before that time and returned after just a short while. At a quarter past Chen, I was at the front door; the Doorman can testify to that.
If they don't believe him, Master can ask any passerby who went by the Yang Residence around that time."
"And also, she claims she saw me in the big kitchen from the storage room. Everyone should imagine this: the big kitchen and storage room are adjacent. She was working in the storage room at that time. No matter which direction she looked from there, it would have been impossible for her to see me."
Explaining up to this point, Nanny Wen no longer continued her analysis; anyone with discernment could tell that Huan was lying.
Yang Bingshan's face alternated between green and red, publicly slapped in the face by Nanny Wen.
As Nanny Wen gradually dissected the situation, the maid's complexion lost all color, and she suddenly collapsed to the ground, cold sweat pouring down her face.
Amidst Yang Bingshan's fury, she clung tightly to the man's thigh, pleading, "Master, I was bewitched and know my wrongs. Please spare me!"
"Who instructed you to do this?" Yang Bingshan kicked Huan away forcefully; how could a lowly servant dare to grab his clothes?
Huan bit her lip tightly, not daring to speak. Tears streamed down her face like pearls falling from a broken string, dust swirling in the wind, leaves rustling as she raised her head, tears sticking to her cheeks.
Yang Bingshan felt a wave of disgust: "If you don't confess directly, take her out and beat her to death!"
Despite the feudal society's system, as the master, he had every right to decide the life or death of a servant who made mistakes.
Huan secretly glanced at Liang Mei'er. After receiving her harsh warning, she suddenly changed her tone: "Master, it was my moment of folly. I beg for your mercy."
Thinking of her family—her aging parents and adorable younger siblings—Huan would rather die than give in.
Repeatedly challenged in his authority, Yang Bingshan was infuriated: "Someone, take her away and beat her to death."
Liang Mei'er did not expect this maid to be so useless; she was furious beyond measure.
Such a good opportunity to eliminate the Wen Family had been wasted by this incompetent fool.
However, Liang Mei'er's anxiety provided the Wen Family with a reason to counterattack.
At the same time Huan was being dragged away, she slowly spoke up. Her gentle voice had a calming effect that unconsciously soothed people's hearts: "Huan, do not worry. Speak the truth; the master will spare your life."
Even though this guarantee did not come from Yang Bingshan, it still held weight.
Why did Huan lie? Wasn't it because Liang Mei'er promised her great rewards? But now that the matter was exposed, Liang Mei'er's gaze was very clear; if she dared to reveal the truth, then her family would have no reason to survive.
Even for the sake of her family, she could not reveal everything.
"No matter what you do, the dangers that should exist will still be there. Only by uncovering the truth can you clear your name and ensure your family's peace."
The mention of family became the last straw for Huan.
She gritted her teeth tightly. Considering her current situation, even if she lost her life, with Liang Mei'er’s current treachery and threats, her family would not have a good outcome.
It was better to fight for a chance; perhaps there was still hope?
Suddenly breaking free from the grip of the housekeeper, she rushed in front of the Wen Family: "Madam, please save me, save my parents and siblings. I did not intend to frame you; it was Yang Butler who made me do this."
Her words stirred up a storm. The name Yang Butler appeared in everyone's sight for the first time.
"What???" Everyone was filled with questions. Why Yang Butler? Why did he do this?
The round-faced Yang Butler rolled into a ball: "Master, it's not Old Servant, it's not a servant."
He denied it repeatedly, wishing he could skin Huan alive and then whip her corpse under the sun for a month.
Years of training in eloquence allowed him to deny it with countless reasons: "Master, I had no reason to do this. I have been following you since that time; don't you know my character?
It must be Huan who deliberately used me as a scapegoat; it must be."
"I had no reason to do this. Under your leadership, I am satisfied just to have enough food and clothing. Huan is talking nonsense and deserves to be punished."
He wished he could take matters into his own hands and send the ring to the West.
"Alright, enough!" Wen Family interrupted the chaotic scene and stepped forward. "Master, don't you find this matter very suspicious? Why did Yang Butler put drugs in the Bird's Nest I prepared for Auntie Concubine?
Why was it not revealed before, but now someone is speaking the truth?"
"And sister, don't you think this scene feels familiar? Do you feel it?" She leaned in lightly to Liang Mei'er’s ear. "Fourteen Years Ago!"
Liang Mei'er’s pupils dilated suddenly; it turned out Wen Family really knew everything. Was she here to settle scores? Impossible!
"Bring him up!" Wen Family commanded towards the door.
A young man in his twenties was pushed in front of everyone. Wen Suling cleared her throat. "Big White sent you to take the medicine, why did you run?"
"I didn't run, why are you arresting me?" Fellow stammered, trying to appear calm.
"Who bought the drugs from you?"
"No one bought anything!" Fellow still refused to speak.
"Even if you don’t tell us, we can find out anyway, but there will be no chance for you to redeem yourself after this."
"Okay, I..."
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