Chapter 730 Slander, It Is Definitely Slander

Doctor Wang recounted everything he knew exactly as it had happened.

He also revealed how after Lady Tang was poisoned, he feared the General would investigate and trace it back to him, so he especially spent several taels of silver to bribe Nanny Zhao, making her give false testimony and accuse Zi Xia of poisoning, thereby clearing his own name and directing the suspicion toward the eldest daughter.

The eldest daughter had never gotten along with Auntie Tang.

Accusing her of poisoning Auntie Tang wouldn't arouse any suspicion.

Such power struggles were common in the homes of the wealthy, so no one found the situation odd. However, Lady Tang's reputation had always been good in the Capital; she was known for her virtues, gentleness, wisdom, and household management. She was even considered a role model for the noble ladies, but now it seemed all that was a façade.

Moreover, for her to engage in such vile acts, everyone's impression of her changed instantly.