flstandardbreds Chapter 147 A Night of Absurdity
Chapter 147 A Night of Absurdity
The guests had all left, and even Gu Yun was led away by the servants.
It's not good for children to hear about such sordid things.
But King Su returned unexpectedly.
He's a prince, he can't just kick people out...
The autumn wind was bleak, and fallen leaves were scattered all over the ground.
Gu Chengyan's face was cold and stern, his eyes like frozen pools, filled with anger and disgust as he stared intently at Chu Nanxin in front of him.
"Chu Nanxin, you really have some impressive skills!"
Gu Chengyan's voice was deep and cold, like a judgment from hell, every word carrying endless mockery.
"Whose child is this bastard in your belly? Don't try to fool me with any more tricks!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his large, well-defined hand gripped Chu Nanxin's neck tightly.
Time and again, Chu Nanxin ruined his reputation, and he wished he could just strangle her.
Chu Nanxin instinctively grabbed Gu Chengyan's wrist, her breathing became rapid and labored, and her face gradually turned an abnormal bluish-purple.
But her eyes revealed a stubbornness and unwillingness.
“Chengyan…” she managed to squeeze out a few words, “I didn’t… I’ve been framed, please don’t fall for their tricks!”
As he spoke, he glanced at Chu Ruohan.
Gu Chengyan unconsciously loosened his grip on her neck slightly. Could it be that this time it was that wicked woman plotting something again?
Chu Ruohan noticed that everyone's gaze was fixed on her. Her eyes swept over everyone with a deep, brooding look, finally settling on the trembling maid kneeling on the ground.
"Qiu Xiang, you come from the Chu family and have always served Nan Xin," Chu Ruohan's voice was gentle but carried an undeniable authority, "You must speak with evidence. To falsely accuse your master is a capital offense."
She then changed the subject, saying, "But if you truly have irrefutable evidence to prove that what you said is true, as the wife of the heir of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, I will never favor my sister."
As she spoke, she sighed softly, gently wiping the corner of her eye with her handkerchief, feigning a heartbroken expression. "After all, this concerns the reputation of the Marquis's mansion, as well as Nanxin's honor. I am truly worried."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xiang seemed to receive an instruction and suddenly raised her head, the bruise on her forehead appearing particularly glaring.
“Young Madam, I really didn’t lie! More than a month ago, I personally witnessed Consort Chu meeting with a man at night.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyan's anger intensified. Just a month ago, Chu Nanxin was sent back to the Chu family, and she dared to cheat on him?
She still wants him to be the father of the bastard in her belly?
Prince Su felt somewhat guilty. Wasn't it just a month ago that he was drugged and had a night of passion with Chu Nanxin?
She pointed at Qiu Xiang, "You...you shameless servant girl who spouts nonsense! When have I ever done such a thing? It's clearly you who were instructed by someone to frame me!"
Chu Nanxin was still thinking of dragging Chu Ruohan down with her!
Not only could she not admit it, she had to stall for time and let Aunt Fang come up with a solution.
"Chengyan, you must believe me..."
Gu Chengyan's chest heaved violently, and veins bulged on his forehead. He turned around abruptly and kicked over the carved chair next to him.
A loud crash echoed through the main hall, startling everyone into shrinking back.
"She's the personal maid you brought back from the Chu family. What other excuses do you have?"
Gu Chengyan stared at her. "Chu Nanxin, do you think I, Gu Chengyan, am a pushover? You've done such a disgraceful thing and you still want to get away with it!"
Chu Nanxin's eyes reddened, tears welling up in them. She looked pitiful yet incredibly determined as she said, "Chengyan, I swear to God, there must be some misunderstanding! Qiuxiang's sudden slander of me must be orchestrated by someone behind the scenes."
Prince Su watched this farce unfold, his heart filled with anxiety.
The absurdity of my night with Chu Nanxin must never be revealed.
At this moment, he had to find a way to clear Chu Nanxin's name; otherwise, if the matter were exposed, not only would Chu Nanxin be doomed, but he himself would also be disgraced.
Prince Su coughed lightly, stepped forward, and said, "There are many doubts in this matter. It is really difficult to make a judgment based on just one maid's testimony."
"In my opinion, we should calm down and investigate thoroughly to avoid wrongly accusing an innocent person."
His words calmed Gu Chengyan's anger somewhat.
He looked at Prince Su, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. He wanted to pledge allegiance to Prince Su, but why would Prince Su want to get involved in this mess?
Every word and phrase was directed towards Chu Nanxin...
But the thought that Chu Nanxin might betray him made it hard for him to suppress his anger.
Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
Xi'er hurried into the main hall, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat.
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the hall, she was slightly taken aback, then quickly exchanged a glance with Chu Nanxin, and knelt down with a thud.
"My lord, I...I have something important to report."
Marquis Anyang remained silent, pondering Prince Su's intentions.
He regarded Gu Chengyan as his only heir and naturally did not want him to have such a stain on his record.
Marquis Anyang looked intently at the maid and said in a deep voice, "Speak..."
Xi'er took a deep breath, raised her head, looked at Marquis Anyang with a firm gaze, then turned to Gu Chengyan and said, "My lord, I think there's something fishy about this. Qiu Xiang is always acting suspiciously."
As she spoke, Xi'er took out a small purse from her bosom and handed it to Gu Chengyan, saying, "Third Young Master, this is what I found in Qiu Xiang's room."
“A few days ago, I happened to see Yuling, who was by the young mistress’s side, secretly slipping a purse to Qiuxiang. I found it strange at the time, but I didn’t expect to find this in Qiuxiang’s room today.”
"This purse is embroidered with the young mistress's name; it must have been a gift from her to Qiuxiang."
"Sister," Chu Nanxin said, her voice trembling with sobs, "how could you do this? You're my own sister! We're both from the Chu family, we're all related!"
"If my reputation is ruined, how will the women of the Chu family hold their heads high?"
"Sister, even if you hate me, you still have to think about Mother and the others..."
As she spoke, she gently wiped away the tears that kept welling up in the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, which was soon soaked.
Chu Ruohan narrowed her eyes slightly, and a faint smile even appeared at the corner of her mouth, but the smile contained a hint of mockery and disdain.
She stood up slowly and gracefully, folding her hands in front of her.
Chu Ruohan's voice was clear and melodious, echoing clearly in the main hall. "Xi'er, you say that this purse was given to Qiu Xiang by Yu Ling, and that my name is embroidered on it, and that you conclude that I instructed Qiu Xiang to frame you. That's a bit far-fetched."