Chapter 29: Lifting a Stone Only to Drop It on Your Own Foot

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Su Li accompanied her mother, Madam Su, to listen to the abbot’s sermon. As they stepped out of the main hall and descended the stairs, a man suddenly called out to her. "Li'er, it’s really you!" Su Li turned around, and Madam Su also looked at the man with suspicion. The surrounding noblewomen stopped in their tracks. "Young man, it’s highly inappropriate to address my daughter so familiarly in public," Madam Su said sternly. Su Li coldly observed the man. She didn’t know where the West Courtyard had found him, but while he was dressed respectably, the look in his eyes betrayed his dubious character. The West Courtyard was clearly determined to ruin her reputation! The man quickly apologized, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I was just too excited and couldn’t help myself. Li... Miss Su, ever since that night, I haven’t been able to forget you. Today, I finally get to see your beautiful face again." Madam Su’s face turned dark with anger. What did he mean by "that night"? What did he mean by "unforgettable"? This was utterly scandalous! The man’s words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd. The noblewomen around them began to look at Su Li with disdain. "Such a decline in morals!" "Who would have thought the Su family’s daughter would behave like this?" "If I were Minister Su, I’d disown such a daughter!" "Stay away from Miss Su from now on, do you hear me?" ... The surrounding whispers grew louder, and Madam Su’s expression darkened further. Her daughter had stayed indoors ever since her face was disfigured. This was nothing but slander! Just as Madam Su was about to step forward, Su Li stopped her and gave her a reassuring nod. Su Li turned to the man and said coldly, "Sir, we’ve never met before. Who are you? How dare you slander the daughter of a court minister! This is a crime punishable by death." The man’s eyes flickered with fear. At this moment, Madam Xia, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Exactly! If this is true, it’s one thing. But if it’s slander, your entire family will be implicated!" Su Yue also stepped forward and said, "Do you have any evidence? Empty words won’t convince anyone." The man immediately put on a heartbroken expression and said, "Li'er, how can you be so cruel? Were all those words you said to me lies?" Su Li watched his performance with cold indifference. The man gritted his teeth, as if he had nothing left to lose, and said, "Fine! If you want evidence, I’ll show you evidence!" He pulled an item from his pocket and said, "I’ve kept this with me ever since that night. Whenever I miss you, I take it out to look at it." Su Yue blurted out, "Sister, isn’t that your..." She then pretended to have misspoken and quickly covered her mouth. The surrounding women blushed at the sight of the item. "Disgraceful!" "I thought it was the elder sister, but it turns out the younger sister is the shameless one." "Such a disgrace to the title of ‘Capital’s Talented Lady’!" "So young and already so promiscuous. Truly, a concubine’s daughter." ... Su Yue’s face turned pale as she shouted, "Shut up! I didn’t do it!" The man, seeing an opportunity, said slyly, "Don’t speak of Ling'er like that. We’re in love. I’ll go prepare the betrothal gifts and propose to her family." Madam Xia coldly spat, "You’re dreaming! A lowly scoundrel like you, thinking you can marry into the Su family? Ridiculous!" Su Li raised an eyebrow. Madam Xia was clearly panicking and speaking without thinking. Madam Su also looked at Madam Xia in surprise. How did she know the man was a scoundrel? Su Li didn’t want to further tarnish the Su family’s reputation or embarrass her father, but she also didn’t want to let these two off easily. "Little sister, I know you’ve been wronged. At this point, the only way to clear your name is to prove your innocence." Su Yue looked at Su Li, who then glanced at her arm. Su Yue’s eyes lit up. That’s right! While it was still embarrassing, it was far better than being labeled as promiscuous. Without hesitation, she rolled up her sleeve, revealing the bright red virginity mark on her arm. Madam Xia tried to stop her, but it was too late. The crowd gasped. Su Li loudly declared, "Seize this scoundrel who slandered my sister!" The man cried out, "Madam, spare me! I was just following orders! I was—" Madam Xia quickly shouted, "Gag him!" The man was gagged and dragged away. Although Su Yue’s name was cleared, the fact that she had to publicly prove her innocence by showing her arm became the talk of the town. As the crowd dispersed, Madam Su instructed everyone to return to their rooms to rest before heading back to the manor once the sun was less intense. Su Yue snorted coldly and stormed off toward the west wing. Su Li watched Madam Xia’s retreating figure and smiled faintly. This wasn’t over yet! [--------------------------------------------] Enjoyed the chapter? 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Chapter 29: Lifting a Stone Only to Drop It on Your Own Foot

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