The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

She turned to face the emperor, her eyes flashing with deep trust in Sheng Junwei: "Your Majesty, you may not know that not long after Weier married into the Pei family, she accurately predicted that my mother would face a major disaster. She carefully guided me on how to return home to help my mother resolve the crisis."

"Later, I followed Wei'er's guidance and really saved my mother at the critical moment, allowing her to get through the difficult times safely." Zhang's narration was sincere and powerful.

Although Yu had no good feelings towards her daughter-in-law, she had to speak up to protect Sheng Ruijiao. Her tone was full of sarcasm and irony: "That being said, if your mother is doing well now, how can Madam Pei assert that she was destined to encounter such a disaster? Can you determine the inevitable result based on just one successful prediction?"

Yu's doubt was like a heavy hammer, instantly shattering the trust that everyone in the hall had just built up in Sheng Junwei because of Zhang's personal experience.

Everyone nodded, thinking that what Yu said made sense.

"That's right. If I can get through today safely, does that mean I was originally in danger of life and death, and I was lucky enough to escape because I happened to meet someone along the way?"

Yu sneered, her words full of contempt, "Madam Pei, you have been in the backyard for many years, I am afraid you don't know anything about the tricks of those quacks outside? Their methods are ever-changing and very powerful."

Yu's sudden attack caught Zhang off guard. She was speechless for a moment and could only stand there, looking embarrassed and confused.

Seeing this, Yu was secretly pleased.

In Yu's opinion, although the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion appear to be of equal status on the surface, in reality there is a world of difference between the two.

Their Duke's Mansion is a famous and prestigious family with a history of hundreds of years, while Prime Minister Pei is just a poor boy who climbed to a high position by relying on temporary favor. He actually dared to marry a woman from the same family as their Zhang Mansion.

Moreover, that woman was not only talented and beautiful, but also often surpassed her own daughter-in-law in various occasions, which made Yu jealous and resentful.

The resentment and dissatisfaction in Yu's heart surged like a tide, and the emotions that had been suppressed for many years found an outlet at this moment.

She stood up straight, her eyes sharp, pointing directly at the person who made her feel deeply unfair.

"Furthermore, Madam Pei has been sparing no effort in recent days to promote the virtues and talents of her daughter-in-law, claiming that the defensive bracelet made by that woman not only has the miraculous effect of prolonging life, but can also protect the owner from disasters and even prevent fatal injuries."

There was sarcasm and disdain in Yu's tone.

She swept her sharp eyes over the people around her, and her voice suddenly rose: "Everyone, listen to me, isn't this statement too bizarre? I ask, who can believe this without a doubt?!"

After she finished speaking, the entire hall fell into silence, with only her words echoing in the air.

Everyone turned their attention to Zhang, who was being questioned. Although her wide sleeves cleverly covered her wrists, making the legendary mysterious bracelet invisible, people's faces were clearly filled with suspicion and confusion.

They whispered to each other, and the voices of doubt spread quickly like ripples.

"Jade does have the effect of nourishing the body. People who wear it often have rosy complexions and are full of energy. It is not nonsense to say that it can help prolong life."

An old official stroked his gray beard and said thoughtfully, "However, this is only due to the characteristics of the jade itself, and has no direct relationship with whether it is made into a so-called defensive bracelet. As for saying that this thing can resist fatal attacks... Ahem, I really can't believe it."

"That's right! If there really is such a magical object, it should have been famous all over the world, attracting countless people. How could it be reduced to the point where people like us in the court have never even heard of it?"

Another official echoed this, his words full of deep doubt about the "magic bracelet" mentioned by Mrs. Pei.

Faced with doubts coming from all directions, Zhang suddenly became as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. She stamped her feet repeatedly, trying to defend herself, but her weak voice was drowned out by the discussions in the hall and seemed pale and powerless.

She thought to herself that if she mentioned that Prime Minister Pei was assassinated last time and was able to escape danger thanks to the defensive jade pendant, perhaps she could calm everyone's doubts.

However, at this moment the hall was already filled with noisy discussions. Even if someone heard it, they would probably be suspicious and difficult to believe because of this sudden change.

At this moment, Sheng Ruijiao was secretly delighted. The look she gave Sheng Junwei was full of pride and provocation, as if she was silently declaring something.

Your lie has been exposed. Are you now so nervous that you are sweating profusely and don't know what to do?

However, Sheng Junwei was not as miserable as Sheng Ruijiao had expected. She still remained calm and composed.

Seeing that Zhang was extremely anxious and hesitant to speak, Sheng Junwei patted her hands gently, which gradually subsided Zhang's anxiety and anger. Although her worry had not completely faded, at least she no longer felt dizzy and had blood boiling as before.

"Since you have so many doubts about what I said, and even the serious accusation of deceiving the emperor..."

Sheng Junwei's eyes fell calmly on the emperor, "Then, I would like to tell the fortune for someone present right now. As long as my prediction comes true, it will be enough to prove that what I said is true."

The emperor was obviously attracted by Sheng Junwei's proposal. He nodded with interest and agreed: "I agree."

Sheng Junwei looked around and keenly caught the calculating look in Yu and Sheng Ruijiao's eyes. She raised her lips slightly and blocked their mouths: "Please rest assured, the person I choose for fortune-telling will never help me cheat."

Upon hearing this, Yu and Sheng Ruijiao were speechless for a moment. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

Sheng Junwei, on the other hand, remained calm, as if everything was under her control.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law uttered cold nasal sounds almost at the same time, expressing their dissatisfaction with Sheng Junwei's ability to see through their hidden thoughts.

When their eyes met, it seemed as if invisible sparks were quietly colliding, silent yet intense.

"Mrs. Zheng, please understand and cooperate. I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused."

Sheng Junwei's words fell lightly.

Although she said "sorry", the smile at the corner of her lips was beautiful and distant. There was no sincerity at all, but instead a bit of playfulness and provocation.

Yu's face suddenly became gloomy, like a clear sky covered by dark clouds.

However, being in the magnificent palace, facing the emperor sitting high on the throne, she knew very well that it was not appropriate to show emotions at the moment, so she had to suppress her anger and tried her best to maintain the dignity and self-control that a noble lady should have.

She thought to herself: Madam Pei is so young, how could she see through our plan? She is probably just bluffing.