Contrary to Father Cheng's gloomy face was Cheng Xiran's soul - captivating smile. She said, "If not, if something really happened in our mansion and got out, it wouldn't do any good to your reputation, would it, Father?"
Hidden in the dark, Zhuque couldn't help but admire her young lady over and over again in her heart.
Father Cheng gave a light snort. Mrs. Liu tried both coercion and inducement, but she couldn't get a single word she wanted to hear from Cheng Xiran.
Cheng Xiran was getting a bit tired of talking. No matter what Mrs. Liu said, she just ignored her in the end. She looked around casually, clearly not putting this step - mother of hers in her eyes. Mrs. Liu was filled with hatred but had nowhere to vent it.
"Even if this matter has nothing to do with you, you should still reflect on yourself. Don't think that just because I let you off this time, you can act recklessly next time. If I catch you, I'll surely punish you as you deserve!"
"Father, take care. Xiran won't see you off."
Father Cheng and Mrs. Liu left in silence one after another. Then she was told that she could return to her own courtyard.
As soon as they left, Cheng Xiran quickly slipped back to her yard. Fortunately, Zhuque was meticulous and had prepared everything for her. After taking a bath, she feasted on the food prepared by Zhuque, enjoying every bite.
Zhuque served her carefully. When Cheng Xiran finished the last glutinous rice dumpling, Zhuque immediately offered a cup of warm tea understandingly.
"Miss, have some tea to moisten your throat."
"Zhuque, no matter where I go in the future, I'll definitely take you with me."
Cheng Xiran took the teacup, sipped it twice, and then smiled at Zhuque.
Unexpectedly, Zhuque blushed: "Zhuque just did what I should do. I can't bear such kindness from you, Miss."
The two played around with each other for a while. Finally, Zhuque helped Cheng Xiran to bed. In the middle of a sound sleep, Cheng Xiran suddenly remembered that there were still some things she didn't understand. So she asked lazily, "Zhuque, what happened later? Did anyone speak up for me?"
Seeing Zhuque shake her head, she became even more curious. She was curious about what method Helian Duo had used to save her.
Zhuque didn't keep her in suspense and said straightforwardly, "There was a thief in the mansion last night. When the old lady woke up this morning, the physical evidence and two witnesses locked in the woodshed in her yard were all gone. Moreover, the old lady insisted that she had found out last night that this matter had nothing to do with you, so this matter was eventually dropped."
So Helian Duo had stolen the people last night!
Cheng Xiran couldn't help laughing: "He's really an interesting guy. He can always come up with all sorts of ideas."
Looking at the sleepy - eyed Cheng Xiran, Zhuque was very confused: "Huh? Miss, what are you talking about?"
"Nothing..." Cheng Xiran held back her laughter and then asked, "What's the situation with Ren Ning'er? Without an explanation, they must be very angry, right?"
Zhuque blinked her eyes twice and recalled, "Last night, it was the prince who found a doctor from his mansion. After all, the snake venom was quite serious. Cousin - Miss is okay, but the old lady Ren has been asking the prime minister for an explanation. After all, there couldn't have been so many snakes in her room out of the blue."
So that's why there was that scene just now. They were obviously trying to force her to admit guilt.
Cheng Xiran pouted, "Forget it. Let them sort it out themselves. I'm so sleepy. I'm going to take a nap."
Cheng Xiran slept until just before dinner. If Zhuque hadn't woken her up, she thought she could have slept for a whole day and night.