Chapter 13: Acting Skills on Full Display

Madam Liu maintained her composure and said, "Yes, this did happen. You suddenly fainted during the ceremony earlier. Later, the doctor said it was a minor issue, so your aunt sent Qing He to inform An'an to keep her from worrying."

"What," Madam Liu furrowed her brows, "Cheng'er suspects that it was Qing He?"

Shen Juncheng: "I dare not. Aunt has always been kind to me, and I am well aware of that. However, since Qing He did enter the bridal chamber, for the sake of Aunt's reputation, it would be better to search her. Otherwise, I fear someone might make a fuss over this, unjustly tarnishing Aunt's reputation."

Madam Liu suddenly had a bad premonition. Even though she knew it wasn't Qing He, she still felt uneasy.

With this in mind, she covered her face with a handkerchief, displaying a face full of sorrow, "Since you were eight and diagnosed with an eye condition, Aunt has taken care of you day and night, watched you grow up, and arranged your marriage. How could Aunt harm you? Cheng'er, your actions clearly show you suspect Aunt, don't you?"

Madam Liu wept bitterly, appearing deeply hurt, showing an expression of sacrificing everything for Shen Juncheng's good, only to end up being doubted.

Immediately, some understanding madams from branch families came over to console her, while others criticized Shen Juncheng for being childish. How could he doubt the aunt who cares for him in every matter? Look at every detail of his marriage matters, wasn't it all arranged by his aunt?

Everyone talked over each other, making it seem as though it would be an excessively inappropriate act if Shen Juncheng insisted on searching.

Indeed, Madam Liu is someone who has always done well in superficial matters. Everyone praises her for being kind-hearted, virtuous, and well-mannered. How could such a benevolent person harm her nephew?

Moreover, do these people truly feel wronged for Madam Liu?

No.

It's just because they wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with Madam Liu. After all, Madam Liu is currently the lady of the Shen Family. He is merely an orphan with both parents gone, clinging to the title of Princely Heir, being a hindrance.

Seeing the situation siding with Madam Liu, Qing He clearly understood the cause-and-effect relationship, so she immediately cried louder to show her loyalty.

Watching all this, Shen Juncheng seemed to have anticipated the outcome, and warmly said, "Why would Aunt do this? How could Cheng'er doubt you? It's just that I fear the guests may not understand Aunt's goodness and might misunderstand her. Since everyone here is so 'reasonable,' how could Cheng'er insist on searching Qing He? Cheng'er has the utmost faith in Aunt."

Madam Liu wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes.

Did you really think these people would stand by you? Naive.

She patted Shen Juncheng's hand and said, "Good child, Aunt knows you understand the situation. Don't worry, this matter will be investigated, and I'll find the mastermind behind it, ensuring you are not wronged."

At that time, just find some maid to take the blame.

Shen Juncheng appeared to trust Madam Liu once more, creating a scene of 'affectionate aunt and filial nephew.'

Qing He felt relieved. Under the command of the Madam, she got up to attend, but just as she stood, there was a sudden pain in her knee, causing her to stumble and fall to the ground, a sachet dropping from her bosom, suspiciously revealing a medicine bottle inside as its tie was undone.

In the blink of an eye, everyone's attention was drawn to that medicine bottle.

Qing He widened her eyes and immediately reached to pick up the bottle, but Chao Sheng, being quick, snatched it first and handed it to Doctor Lu.

Doctor Lu opened it to take a sniff, his expression changing instantly, "This is indeed the Joyful Powder that poisoned the Young Madam."

As soon as he said this, the group fell silent.

No matter how much one wants to cover for Madam Liu, it doesn't mean so many can blatantly lie.

The medicine was undoubtedly dropped from Qing He's person right before their eyes, and it was precisely the poison that afflicted the Young Madam.