readytorunbook Chapter 452 See it with your own eyes
Chapter 452 See it with your own eyes
The old lady and the prince's wife stood up and sat back down with the help of the servants.
Although Gu Jianchu already knew the truth of the matter through the system, he could not deal with it arbitrarily because he could not find evidence. Otherwise, the people in the Shangshu Mansion would probably be dissatisfied, especially Kong Lin, the concubine, and the unreasonable old lady, which would affect her reputation and the emperor's reputation.
They will spread the word that they are using imperial power to oppress others and that they are biased towards the Pingxi Marquis' Mansion, thus destroying the reputation they have worked so hard to maintain.
This matter not only needs to be handled, but also needs to be handled in a way that will convince the entire Shangshu Mansion.
Gu Jianchu picked up the teacup, took a look at it, and then put it down silently.
Mu Yao, who noticed Gu Jianchu's action, silently ordered the maid beside her to make tea for the queen and the queen again.
Mu Yao knew how poor the Shangshu Mansion was.
I'm afraid we can't even get the good tea to entertain the Queen and the Queen.
Gu Jianchu played with the jade pendant at her waist, her voice echoing throughout the hall. "Since we have a witness, this matter will be easy to handle. Qiutou, bring over the witness who saw the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Marquis's mansion pushing the Kong family's concubine. I will interrogate her personally."
"Don't worry, Lord Bo and Madam Kong. I will definitely help you resolve this matter before the divorce. If Mu Yao has really done something wrong like this, I will never let her off easily." Gu Jianchu's voice was always light, and he seemed to be impartial and would not help anyone.
Originally, Madam Kong was still worried that Gu Jianchu would favor the Pingxi Marquis's family. After all, she heard from the servants that Mu Yao and the Queen's sister were close friends. For the sake of her sister's close friend, the Queen might even favor the Pingxi Marquis's family.
Or maybe Gu Jianyue went to the palace on behalf of Mu Yao to plead for Ping Xibo, and the queen's heart would be shifted.
I didn't expect that the queen was really an upright and kind person as rumored outside.
Pingxibo and his wife did not say anything because they understood the queen's implicit meaning.
If Mu Yao had not done anything wrong, she would definitely not be wronged.
The maid beside Mu Yao brewed another pot of hot tea and brought it to Gu Jianchu and Xie Qingzhi respectively.
There was some good tea in Mu Yao's room for entertaining guests. Since she returned to her parents' home, no one from the Shangshu Mansion had set foot in her yard again, so they didn't know about this.
It was too late to go out and buy it or go back to Pingxibo Mansion to get it, so he simply sent someone to the courtyard where she lived to get it.
Seeing that Mu Yao served Gu Jianchu tea that was better than the tea they had in Shangshu Mansion, Mrs. Kong rolled her eyes.
Mu Yao, that little bitch, actually hid such a good thing and didn't tell them. She is so shameless. She even wanted to bribe the queen in this way, which is even more impossible.
The Pingxi Marquis's family pretended not to notice Mrs. Kong's cold stare.
Just as the two families were arguing with each other, witnesses from the Shangshu Mansion were brought up, including three little maids and three servants who were sweeping the yard at the time.
None of them had ever seen such a big scene. After being brought in, they knelt down without waiting for others to remind them. While paying their respects, they couldn't help but shiver.
Gu Jianchu took a sip of tea, his gentle gaze falling on the few people. He said slowly, "Don't be nervous. I asked you to come here because I need to ask you a few questions. You just need to tell me everything you know. If I find out that you are lying, I will definitely punish you severely."
As Gu Jianchu spoke, he placed the teacup in his hand heavily on the table.
The teacup and the mahogany table collided with each other, making a crisp sound, and some tea spilled out and spilled onto the table.
Gu Jianchu deliberately used both kindness and force to intimidate these servants.
Mrs. Kong, who was standing by, was so frightened that she shrank back and her face turned pale.
In fact, they were not very clear about what happened between Mu Yao and the concubine. At that time, the maids on both sides believed that the husband was right and the wife was right. Kong Lin believed the concubine's words even more. As for the old lady, she also used this matter to control Mu Yao. In fact, she, Mrs. Kong, had no say in the Shangshu Mansion. She had a domineering mother-in-law above her and a daughter-in-law from a noble family in charge of the household affairs below her.
Her husband also said that she had lived in a small place like the county town since she was a child and had never seen the world. It would be better to let her daughter-in-law be the housekeeper so that she could have some free time. At that time, she was indeed happy and comfortable because the Shangshu Mansion had no money and her daughter-in-law, the housekeeper, was constantly subsidizing them.
After what happened between Mu Yao and Wen, the incident became a big deal. Mu Yao returned to her parents' home and she did not continue to investigate the matter.
She felt a little guilty because this matter had nothing to do with Mu Yao, and if that happened, their Shangshu Mansion would be charged with a serious crime.
After Gu Jianchu started to question her, she stirred her handkerchief in panic.
As for Mrs. Wen, she also felt guilty, but at the same time she was still hoping for luck. She handled the matter properly, and even if the queen wanted to investigate, there would be no evidence. As long as no evidence was found, everything would be put on Mu Yao. Even if they divorced, half of Mu Yao's dowry could be withheld. Moreover, Kong Lin had also promised her that as long as she divorced Mu Yao, he would definitely support her to become his wife.
Gu Jianchu didn't know what they were thinking, but the people kneeling on the ground almost said in unison, "This slave will tell you everything I know."
"Were you present on the day when Madam Wen had an argument with Miss Mu Yao, the eldest daughter of the Pingxibo Mansion?" Gu Jianchu hugged the hot water bottle, curled up in a heavy cloak. Fortunately, there was a charcoal brazier beside him, so his feet would not be cold.
Several people said almost in unison, "Yes."
"Did you see with your own eyes Mu Yao push Madam Wen down the stairs, causing her to miscarry? Although I have a milder temper, I cannot tolerate lies. I hope you can tell the truth and don't make me investigate further."
The kneeling servants didn't think twice before replying, "We saw Madam Mu push Madam Wen down the stairs. We were pruning some hibiscus trees in the yard at the time, which needed pruning in the winter, and we happened to see Madam Wen go find Madam Mu who was taking a walk. They were both smiling and laughing at first, but then Madam Mu got angry after talking about something, and during the argument, Madam Wen fell down. We saw it and rushed over to help Madam Wen back to her room, and we also called the young master."
"But we were far apart at the time, so we have no way of knowing what the two of them said."
Gu Jianchu nodded.
However, Xie Qingzhi, who was standing by, frowned slightly when she heard this. She remembered that the Queen had once appeased the Pingxi Marquis' Mansion, which meant that the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Marquis' Mansion had not done this thing. These servants were obviously lying.
He must have been deceived by that old lady into lying.
Just when Xie Qingzhi was about to remind Gu Jianchu, he heard Gu Jianchu's voice again.