bestfiction Chapter 157 was all within her expectations.
Chapter 157 was all within her expectations.
After saying that, she turned to look at the Duke of Shun and said calmly, "If Your Excellency has any questions, I will cooperate with the investigation."
Yu Wan's composure surprised those around her, but soon, more discussions arose again. Some echoed the call for a thorough investigation, while others believed that Yu Wan's actions were a deliberate act of putting on a brave face.
Faced with this situation, Yu Wan and Yun Shang exchanged a glance, and then continued unhurriedly:
"I admit that this blue and white porcelain tea set was a birthday gift I gave to the Duchess."
"But I would like to ask, can anyone prove that this tea set has never been touched by anyone else from yesterday to today?"
Upon hearing this, those who had been clamoring for Yu Wanshi to be the murderer were momentarily speechless.
Indeed, once the tea set is delivered to your home, who can guarantee that it hasn't been tampered with by someone else?
Seeing this, the Duke of Shun realized that things were not as simple as they seemed. He said in a deep voice, "Someone, bring here all the people who handled the tea set that Madam Yun sent. I want to ask them about it myself."
His sharp gaze swept over everyone at the table, with a hint of scrutiny.
“And Madam Yun is right. The fact that you were poisoned does not rule out the possibility that there is a traitor within the household. Thoroughly investigate all the servants in the mansion to see if there is anything suspicious!”
At the Duke of Shun's command, the guards in the mansion immediately scattered.
The servants were summoned one by one and questioned about the tea set.
At the same time, the guards of the Duke of Shun's mansion began searching the mansion, trying to find any possible clues.
Yu Wan stood there, her expression calm, her mind racing.
To clear his name, he must find the real mastermind.
Based on the current situation, the only people present who have a grudge against her and want to frame her are Wang Wanshu and the imposters recognized by the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
Wang Wanshu has been behaving like a rabbit lately, and her methods have become more straightforward and brutal, unlike anything she has used before.
That leaves only one possibility.
The person who framed her is an imposter.
She just couldn't understand how that imposter had such great ability to tamper with things in the Duke's mansion.
Is it because she has such extraordinary abilities, or... is there someone else behind this?
Chen Wan stood quietly beside the Duchess of Anguo, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Today, Yu Wan cannot escape.
Even if Yu Wan uses clever words to clear her name, this matter will absolutely not involve her.
That day in the Ministry of Justice prison, that nobleman said that all she needed to do was to direct the blame towards Yu Wan during the banquet and stir things up appropriately, and he would take care of the rest.
She readily agreed to the offer of getting rid of Yu Wan without any effort.
She was able to get out of the Ministry of Justice prison because of that benefactor.
Although I didn't get a clear look at the nobleman's face, with such abilities, he must be no ordinary person.
Chen Wan pondered to herself, a hint of resentment uncontrollably overflowing from her eyes.
Lady Anguo, with her keen senses, noticed this and glanced at the side slightly.
Upon seeing the resentment and venom on Chen Wan's face, he was shocked.
Is the daughter she reunited with truly as kind and innocent as she thought?
Before long, a man who looked like a steward was brought before the group. He looked nervous, but he tried his best to remain calm. "Reporting to the Duke, after Madam Yun sent the tea set, I personally accepted it and delivered it directly to her room. After that, apart from the maids who were preparing for the birthday banquet, no one else touched the tea set."
Duke Shun nodded, then turned to the maids and asked, "Have you noticed anything unusual?"
Just as the Duchess of Anguo was having doubts, the steward of the Duke of Shunguo was brought before everyone.
He looked nervous, but tried his best to remain calm. "Reporting to the Duke, after Madam Yun sent the tea set, I personally accepted it and delivered it directly to her room. After that, apart from the maids who were preparing for the birthday banquet, no one else touched the tea set."
Duke Shun nodded, then turned to the maids and asked, "Have you noticed anything unusual?"
Liu Su, supporting the Duchess, said, "Your Highness, after Steward Wang delivered the tea set, I took over. After the Duchess opened it and looked at it, she placed it in the most conspicuous place in the room, saying that she would use this tea set today. It was taken out again this morning, and no one touched the tea set during that time."
Duke Shun frowned: "Are you sure no one else has touched the tea set?"
Liu Su nodded: "This servant is certain that Madam greatly admires the blue and white porcelain tea set given by Madam Yun, and even specifically instructed us not to touch it casually."
Liu Su's few words brought the suspicion back to Yu Wan.
If, as she said, no one touched the tea set during that time, then Yu Wan is the most suspicious person.
Liusu was the personal maid of the Duchess of Shunguo, and her life depended on her. Steward Wang had worked in the Duke's mansion his whole life, and his whole family worked there. It was impossible for him to poison his master. Only Yu Wan, an outsider, was the most suspicious.
Inside the Duke of Shun's mansion, everyone's attention was once again focused on Yu Wan, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.
Even the Duke of Shun's gaze towards Yu Wan underwent a subtle change.
Yu Wan remained calm and showed no sign of panic.
She stepped forward and gave a slight bow to the Duke of Shun.
At this moment, she became even calmer. "Lord Duke, Miss Liusu just said that no one touched the tea set during that time, but that is precisely the most illogical point."
"Since the tea set is placed in the most conspicuous position in the Duchess's room, and there are so many servants coming and going in the mansion, how could you be so sure that no one else has touched the tea set?"
"Moreover, I have no grudge against the Duchess, so why would I poison her? It would do me no good at all."
At this moment, someone in the crowd whispered, "Maybe you have some ulterior motive."
"Some people are just inherently evil; they don't need any reason to harm others."
The crowd chattered amongst themselves, clearly harboring no grudge against Yu Wan, yet at this moment they seemed to wish they could trample her into the mud.
Chen Wan watched this scene with a smile in her eyes.
Human nature has always been like this: praising the powerful and belittling the weak, feigning flattery.
Because Yu Wan was merely the wife of a poor scholar, she was just a source of amusement for these nobles.
Yu Wan did not miss the fleeting smile in Chen Wan's eyes.
Her gaze slowly swept over Chen Wan, and she inadvertently met Yun Shang's eyes.
I saw worry in his eyes.
Yu Wan gave him a look that said, "You can rest assured."
She had anticipated that the imposter would target her, so how could she not have made any preparations?
Yu Wan turned around and, under the subtle gaze of the Duke of Shun, spoke slowly and deliberately, "To be honest, Duke, this tea set was made by my own hands. After it was made, it was soaked in a herb that nourishes qi and blood."
"This medicine will remain on the teaware for four to five days. It is colorless and odorless, but it will turn purple when it comes into contact with water infused with water-soluble herbs."
"Let everyone in the manor try it, and we'll know who, besides me, the Emperor, and Miss Liusu, has touched the tea set but dares not admit it."