My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Dong Rong was surprised that Su Zhirou would actually make trouble for her. Her expression changed repeatedly, and her eyes were full of disbelief.

"Madam, I'm innocent too... Didn't I already explain? That thing really is lost!"

Logically, shouldn't they have turned the tables and refused to admit anything?

What's going on now?

Why did you push yourself out?

Dong Rong's heart sank, but she still maintained a submissive demeanor.

She had done so much for Su Zhirou, Su Zhirou would eventually protect her.

"Don't worry, Dongrong. As long as you tell the truth, I will definitely protect you. We're like sisters, aren't we?"

These words were a blatant and explicit statement, and Dong Rong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing them.

really.

Su Zhirou still couldn't bear to let go of herself.

In that case, I can refrain from betraying her for the time being.

"Madam, this matter really has nothing to do with me."

"Whether it concerns you or not is irrelevant. The key is that the Prefect must believe you, Mother-in-law. In my opinion, we should still throw Dongrong into jail. After all, Dongrong is a suspect, isn't she?"

Before Wei Shi could speak, Xie Huaiyun said in a deep voice, "Dong Rong should indeed be imprisoned."

"Your Highness..."

Su Zhirou was surprised that Xie Huaiyun would also interfere at this time, and her eyes were full of pleading.

This is the girl who has been with her since childhood. Is she really going to be sent to the yamen just because of a word from that bitch Su Yingxue?

What's the logic behind this?

Upon hearing this, Dong Rong immediately panicked: "Princess Consort, save me! You must save me!"

Dong Rong's eyes were full of pleading. If it was a place like that, you'd be lucky to escape with your life.

Moreover, she really did kill Granny Lai.

If she can't bear it and admits it, what will happen in the future?

Do we really have to pay with our lives for that old woman?!

"Don't worry, it's just an interrogation. I definitely won't abandon you."

With things having come to this point, Su Zhirou had no other choice.

Xie Huaiyun has already spoken, so are you going to openly defy her?

It would be truly not worth it if I offended the Crown Prince for this guy's sake.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to back down first.

As if receiving some kind of signal, Dong Rong quickly realized what was happening and slumped to the ground in despair.

"Someone, take Dongrong to the yamen."

Su Yingxue's tone rose, filled with the smugness of a victor: "Sister, you should stay away from people like this in the future. You're doing just fine now, but what if you were targeted by someone like this?"

"However, as your older sister, you don't need to thank me this time. If there's a chance, I can give you three to five thousand taels of silver as a token of my gratitude. After all, we're sisters."

These words were infuriating. Su Zhirou didn't even have that much money in her entire fortune, but with Xie Huaiyun and Madam Wei present, she could only force a smile.

"Thank you so much for your care, sister..."

Having lost Dong Rong, a capable assistant, Su Zhirou was even grateful to the culprit in front of her, and she couldn't be angrier.

After saying this, Su Yingxue turned and left, concealing her merits and fame.

Wei sighed, "She saved you this time, but the girl beside you might not be a good person. If she sets her sights on you, we'll suffer for it in the future."

"Killing Granny Lai this time is one thing, but if you were hurt, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

Now that things have come to this, Wei Shi is almost certain that Dong Rong was behind it.

After all, Dong Rong has always been very shrewd, and she would believe that if Dong Rong did something wrong because of money.

After all, Su Zhirou wasn't as wealthy as Su Yingxue, so she naturally didn't treat her servants very well. It's normal for Dong Rong to have some thoughts about certain things from time to time.

However, since someone has died, this kind of person should not be allowed to live.

After all, it's truly outrageous that someone has died as a result.

"Mother-in-law, it cannot be confirmed yet that Dongrong was the one who did this."

Su Zhirou tried to argue, after all, Dong Rong knew so many of her secrets, how could she be taken away?

How could it possibly fall into someone else's hands?

She still needs to make arrangements; she must at least get Dongrong out within the next few days.

"That's not right of you. I've seen what kind of person this girl is. She's the kind of selfish, opportunistic, and treacherous maid. What can you do about it?"

"Those are minor flaws on a normal day, but if she really killed someone and then framed Chunfen, that would be truly terrifying."

The more Wei thought about it, the more frightened she felt, and she became even more convinced that Dong Rong's idea was bad.

"Yes, how can I, the young master, be at ease with this maidservant in such a state? Princess Consort, please don't be stubborn, just listen to your mother."

After saying that, Xie Huaiyun turned and left.

Without any intention of exchanging pleasantries with Madam Wei, Madam Wei's expression changed as she watched Xie Huaiyun's retreating figure.

"This child is becoming more and more unruly. If it were Brother Xuan, he certainly wouldn't treat me like this..."

The more Wei thought about it, the more distressed she felt, and her longing for Xie Huaixuan became even more pronounced.

Knowing she couldn't disobey Madam Wei, Su Zhirou could only compromise: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, if it really is her, your daughter-in-law will definitely not let her off the hook."

Wei patted her hand and turned to leave.

Su Zhirou rubbed her aching temples and looked at Dongxue beside her: "Go, get some paper and pen, and ask Mother to give us some more silver."

Regardless of the circumstances, money will be required to ransom someone.

Especially serious criminals like Dong Rong.

"Give me money? Aunt Feng is in dire straits herself, can she really come up with money?" Dongxue hesitated slightly.

"Can't even protect themselves?"

Su Zhirou then remembered that her aunt had been confined to her quarters.

But thinking of the wealth and luxury the mother and daughter enjoyed at home, he didn't take it to heart.

"Alright, come back to the Marquis's residence with me tomorrow."

"yes!"

Early the next morning.

Su Zhirou then returned to the Marquis's residence.

Linxi Garden.

"Auntie, are we really going to go against Aunt Tian? Most of the people in this courtyard have already given in, but it's just the two of us who are still fighting against Aunt Tian. Now, this old servant can't even get enough to eat."

The glory days of the old witch doctor are truly unimaginable; I never thought they would have such a day.

She's not young anymore, so she should enjoy her life now.

I thought that following the most favored concubine in the mansion would bring me good days, but I never expected to suffer like this.

If it weren't for the fact that she had a daughter who was also the Crown Prince's consort, she wouldn't have followed him through all this hardship.

"That bitch wants me to submit, but I won't submit. I'll starve until the Marquis sees me and takes pity on me so he can let me out."

"You know, the Marquis is most susceptible to this kind of thing."

The old woman hesitated, then said, "But the Marquis hasn't come for over half a month... Are we really going to keep going like this?"