After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

Just as everyone was about to continue discussing the case, the atmosphere became so heavy that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.

A low and slightly magnetic voice suddenly penetrated the endless rain like the light of dawn, breaking the silence around.

The Fourth Prince, a young man known as the "unruly prodigal" in the royal family, walked steadily at this moment, and every step seemed to step on everyone's tense nerves.

He looked stern, with a meaningful smile on his lips. In that smile, there was both a cunning insight into the world and a subtle tenderness: "Madam Qi, how are you? Today's rain is a little more lingering than usual."

As he approached step by step, an aura of majesty that could not be ignored spread out, and everyone was surprised to realize that the two guards following closely behind him were escorting a woman slowly forward.

The woman was none other than Qin Suyu. She was wearing simple clothes, which were soaked by the rain. Her hair stuck to her cheeks, looking disheveled and a bit dishevelled. But even so, her otherworldly temperament was still hard to conceal.

However, at this moment, Qin Suyu's former pride seemed to have been washed away by the rain, replaced by a kind of charming and lovable appearance. The anxiety and helplessness flashing in her eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention.

"Madam General, please make the decision for me!"

As soon as Qin Suyu saw Qin Suling, a light of hope instantly lit up in her eyes. She was like a drowning person who had grabbed the last straw. Her voice choked with sobs, and tears and rain intertwined together as she expressed endless grievances. "I originally had good intentions and wanted to donate high-quality cloth to the Marquis' Mansion as a token of friendship. How could I have expected to end up like this, to be unreasonably labeled a criminal? Where is the face of the Marquis' Mansion? If this matter gets out, who will dare to make friends with the Marquis' Mansion again?" Although her voice was a bit hurried and messy, the helplessness and panic contained in it were deeply felt by everyone present.

The rain continues to fall, as if it is crying silently for this unfair world, and every drop of it strikes people's hearts.

Qin Suling stood in front of everyone, facing Qin Suyu's sharp accusations. Although her heart was in turmoil, her face remained as calm as a lake in spring.

His eyelids drooped slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his deep eyes, showing both concern for his friend and a calm analysis of the situation.

Then, she slowly raised her eyes, and turned her gaze to Qi Qiyuan calmly and firmly. She opened her cherry lips slightly, and her voice was cold with a hint of subtle gentleness: "The suspicion of conspiracy mentioned by your Excellency is really nonsense. How could my innocent friend be involved? There must be a misunderstanding. I hope that your Excellency can be fair and find out the truth in detail."

The fourth prince's mouth slightly raised when he heard this. In that smile, he examined Qin Suling's reaction, and also had a bit of amusement and appreciation. He walked leisurely to Qin Suling's side, his eyes deep, as if he could see into people's hearts.

He said softly, "Chen Zhizhou's letter, as Madam said, cleared Miss Qin of suspicion about the timing. But what this prince is curious about is how could the people from the embroidery workshop come to visit Madam with such a coincidence when she returned home? Could it be that this is really a clever arrangement of fate, allowing a misunderstanding to quietly unfold?"

There was a hidden meaning in his words, which seemed to be testing Qin Suling's bottom line and exerting invisible pressure, making the whole situation even more confusing.

Hearing this, a hint of sneer appeared at the corner of Qin Suling's mouth. That smile was like a winter plum blossom blooming on the ice in winter. It had a kind of inviolable noble beauty, but also contained a biting chill, as if it could freeze the surrounding air in an instant.

"Your reasoning is truly ingenious and unique."

She spoke softly, and every word sounded like a carefully carved jade stone, echoing clearly and firmly. "Product reservations and on-time delivery are the foundation of a business and the basis of its reputation. If you bother your Excellency with such a small matter, then the files in the Dali Temple will pile up like a mountain, with nowhere to put them, right?"

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince's smile became even more charming, like the warmest sunshine in spring, but it could not conceal the depth and calculation in his eyes.

"Madam, you are right. However, the world is fickle and people are fickle. As the Minister of the Supreme Court, Cui must be extremely cautious. Since we have found out that Madam has nothing to do with this case, there is no need to worry too much. Why don't you go with Cui and prove your innocence in person?"

Qin Suling's heart was in turmoil, but she remained calm on the surface.

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes inadvertently sweeping across Qi Qiyuan beside her. There seemed to be a hint of imperceptible comfort and encouragement hidden in her eyes, but then she quickly retracted her gaze and refocused her attention on the Fourth Prince.

"Since your Excellency has such intention, Su Ling will obey your order. However, before that, I hope that Chen Zhizhou can understand the feelings of the people in the Marquis' Mansion and settle the matter of Aunt Zhao as soon as possible. As for the missing maid, it is urgent and needs to be tracked down immediately."

After saying that, she lifted her skirt slightly and tried to walk out of this chaotic place, but was stopped by the deep and magnetic voice of the Fourth Prince: "Madam, wait a minute. It is raining and stormy outside. The journey will be inconvenient. The carriage is ready. Safety is the most important thing."

Qin Suling paused slightly, and when he looked back, a barely perceptible anger flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly covered by the frost of reason.

She was about to speak, but saw Qi Qiyuan approaching lightly, like a wisp of warm spring breeze, quietly standing between her and the Fourth Prince. "Madam is the head of the Marquisate, and it is her duty to assist in the investigation, but you should also understand that Madam is weak, and please take care of her when you are doing things."

When Qin Suling heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart, and her gratitude was beyond words. There was a little more tenderness and trust in her eyes when she looked at Qi Qiyuan.

Then, she turned around and boarded the carriage heading to the Dali Temple with an unquestionable attitude.

She thought to herself that although this sudden storm was difficult to predict, it would eventually be a challenge she had to face.

Qi Qiyuan's figure was agile, like a willow branch in the spring breeze, swaying gently, and he was already sitting side by side with her in the carriage.

The interior of the car was as warm as spring, in stark contrast to the freezing cold outside. It seemed as if time had slowed down at this moment, making people forget the troubles of the world.

Qin Suling leaned leisurely against the window, looking at the drizzle outside, gently knocking on the window frame, and the sound seemed even more urgent.