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Chapter 185 Never Admit

As for the Zhou family, since Zhao's mother refused to acknowledge it no matter what, Madam Zhou had no choice but to say, "Take this old hag away and keep her under guard!"

She won't resort to vigilante justice for now, feeling it hasn't come to that point yet.

"Go and fetch that slut for me. I want to question her face to face!" Madam Zhou ordered someone to bring Liu Cuiyi over.

“Aunt, I think it would be better to wait until my cousin-in-law arrives and tell her directly that Zhao Mama has already confessed. That would probably save us some trouble.” Cao Hongyu was planning to use a trick. She thought that since she had even mentioned the adulterer’s name, Liu Cuiyi would definitely be unable to resist.

Sure enough, as soon as Liu Cuiyi entered the door, Madam Zhou immediately berated her, "You shameless little whore! Kneel down! You've tarnished the Zhou family's reputation!"

"Madam, please calm down. Everything has a reason. I have not done anything to wrong the Zhou family." After waking up, Liu Cuiyi did not see Zhao Mama and heard that she had been summoned by the madam, so she knew that it was not a good thing.

But she had already made up her mind that she would never be as cowardly and incompetent as before when facing the Zhou family, even if it meant death.

Even if it means death, they will fight to the death; there is no way they will sit idly by and wait to die.

Having figured this out, she realized there was nothing to be afraid of, so she remained calm and composed.

"How dare you say that! You have such a thick skin!" Madam Zhou said angrily. "I already know about your affair with that woman surnamed Sang. There are witnesses right here! Zhao Mama has also confessed that she was the one keeping watch every time you two met in secret. What else can you deny?"

Cao Hongyu quickly added, "Sister-in-law, just admit it. I saw it with my own eyes. I even had someone follow you for a long time; there's no way I'm wrong. You always went in and out of Sangji Silk Shop through the back door, didn't you?"

Liu Cuiyi was truly shocked when she heard what the two of them said. She hadn't expected that they knew so much.

But she didn't believe that Zhao Mama would betray her, so she calmed herself down and said, "I do often go to Sang Ji's to buy materials, but there is absolutely no question of having an affair. You say Zhao Mama admitted it, let her come and confront me face to face, I'd like to hear it."

Madam Zhou was surprised that Liu Cuiyi was not intimidated, and couldn't help but look at Cao Hongyu beside her.

Cao Hongyu, naturally, had no turning back now, and said sharply, "Sister-in-law, I used to think you were just a virtuous woman, but now it seems you are so cunning. I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false?"

“Miss Cao, I believe I have treated you well, but how have you treated me? If anyone else had said this, it would have been fine, but it's you. I know what you're up to, you know, and Madam knows too. So why are you standing there pretending to be a good person?” Liu Cuiyi glared at her coldly. “Not to mention the Zhou family, even outsiders know that you've been coveting my position for a long time. Now that you see I'm pregnant, you can't hold back and come up with this vicious way to frame me.”

Madam, you must keep your eyes open and not be deceived by her. I am carrying your own grandson.

The Cao family's daughter couldn't find a husband, so they were trying to force her into the Zhou family. Little did they know that their family was already struggling financially, and they were just putting on a show.

"Miss Cao, why didn't you wear your favorite pair of seven-treasure bracelets? They're probably still lying in the warehouse of Yourun Pawnshop, aren't they?"

"You...you're talking nonsense!" Cao Hongyu's face flushed red instantly. "No matter what, I'm cleaner than you! In recent years, my cousin's children have either suffered miscarriages or birth defects. You yourself are the same, so why is this pregnancy so secure?" "Miss Cao, you've never given birth, yet you keep spouting these kinds of things. Have you no shame?!" Liu Cuiyi sneered. "Our young master is in the prime of his life, with a very strong constitution. Why are you cursing him like this?"
Besides, if that's really the case, why are you in such a hurry to squeeze in? Is it to live a life of widowhood? Or is it because you're childless? Or is it that you're infertile yourself, which is why...?

Cao Hongyu had been married before, but divorced in less than six months.

"I...I...Auntie, I absolutely did not lie. I swear to God, if I am lying, may I be struck by lightning!" Cao Hongyu was anxious. She really did not expect Liu Cuiyi to become so eloquent.

"Struck by lightning? You really know how to pick your time to swear, choosing this month when there's no thunder." Liu Cuiyi was now convinced that she didn't have any solid evidence, and went on to say, "Now I want to go to court with you to confront each other. Will you swear to the judge in court as well?"

"Madam, putting everything else aside, just call Zhao Mama up now. If she tells me to my face that I'm having an affair, I'll die unjustly and never utter a word in my defense," Liu Cuiyi cried out. "The reason my pregnancy is so stable is because Sister Wen got a secret recipe from the Princess and gave it to me. It was only after I took it that it worked so well. Why doesn't Miss Cao say that the Princess was the one who arranged this for me?"

Liu Cuiyi said this because she was certain that the Zhou family would not ask the eldest princess.

"This..." At this point, Madam Zhou was also in a dilemma. She had originally been inclined to support Cao Hongyu, but now she was conflicted.

If what Liu Cuiyi said is true, and the Cao family is already broke, then even if Cao Hongyu enters the family, what help can she possibly provide?
They're not even as good as the Liu family!

When Cao Hongyu realized the situation was not good, she regretted that she had underestimated her enemy.

But how could she accept that? So she said, "Sister-in-law, there are gods watching over us. If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. Whether you're having an affair or not, you know, and I know. You're just taking advantage of the fact that we haven't caught you in the act. I'll find the evidence later!"

"Miss Cao, I will not let this go so easily after you framed me like this today. If you have the ability to find evidence to prove me dead, then fine. But if you leave me alive, you can forget about living a peaceful life!" Liu Cuiyi hated Cao Hongyu to the core. She had never hurt her in the slightest, but Cao Hongyu had always been against her and wished she could kill her.

Why did I have an affair with Sang Sanyang? Wasn't it because they forced me down this path?

Since we've already come this far, we absolutely cannot be discouraged in the slightest.

At least she was certain that neither Zhao's mother nor Sang Sanyang would ever betray her.

I must hold on no matter what, and I cannot betray these two people.

Moreover, this matter not only involves the three of them, but also their own child and Wen Mingqian and others.

Cao Hongyu left in a hurry; she didn't go home, but went straight to the Liu family.

Sitting in the car, she felt quite resentful. The Liu family was a prestigious princely mansion. If they wanted her to be their pawn, they should have provided solid evidence instead of putting her in such a passive position.

Now that Liu Cuiyi is vehemently denying it, and Madam Zhou is incompetent, she has no choice but to come to the Liu family for advice.