[Although it's the first time I've met Chen Linchun, I don't think he's a good person.]
Lin Yu didn't quite understand these things. He was preparing scar-removing ointment for two people, for Chen Miaochun and Chen Ruxia.
The True Lord Qingyun also said, [This man has a lot on his mind.]
Shen Baozhu ran a few steps to Chen Miaochun's side and protected her behind her. "Where's the evidence? You said Sister Miaochun set the fire. Where's the evidence?"
Seeing Shen Baozhu, Chen Linchun thought of Shen Heqing. There was a hint of gloom in his eyes. He also disliked Shen Heqing very much. Clearly he was just a hardworking scholar, but he insisted on pretending to be a genius and stealing all the limelight in the capital.
But Chen Linchun concealed his feelings very well. He said helplessly, "There's naturally evidence."
"Everyone knows that Miaochun dislikes Ruxia. Someone saw her carrying straw towards Ruxia's yard, and the arsonist used straw as a fuse to burn down Ruxia's yard."
"If I'm not mistaken, the fire starter used for the arson is on Miaochun."
As Chen Linchun spoke, several maids nodded one after another. They had all seen Chen Miaochun carrying straw with their own eyes.
Chen Miaochun's face turned pale. There really was a fire starter on her, but she really didn't set the fire!
But this reaction, in the eyes of everyone, confirmed Chen Linchun's words and left Chen Miaochun unable to defend herself.
[He's really eloquent. Without any real evidence, just based on a few people's sightings and a fire starter, he wants to convict someone.]
The Dragon King was greatly shocked. He told Shen Baozhu to retort.
The True Lord Qingyun stopped her. [No, this man is a good debater. Baozhu may not be able to beat him.]
[Just now Chen Ruxia woke up. Seeing that her attitude towards Chen Miaochun remains the same, Baozhu should go and ask her first.]
Shen Baozhu was young. Even if she retorted to Chen Linchun, few people would believe her. It would be better to find Chen Ruxia. She was the victim and the mistress of the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, and her words would convince the others.
Between the unreliable Dragon King and the steady True Lord Qingyun, Shen Baozhu chose to listen to the True Lord Qingyun.
She ignored Chen Linchun, pulled Chen Miaochun back into the inner room, closed the door, and then ran to the bedside.
Shen Baozhu gasped for breath. "Sister Ruxia, Chen Linchun said that Sister Miaochun set the fire because someone saw Sister Miaochun carrying straw and she has a fire starter on her."
Chen Ruxia was still studying how her wound had healed. Hearing this, she looked up at Chen Miaochun. "Why were you carrying straw? And why did you have a fire starter?"
"I... I had the fire starter for convenience. It's convenient to light the lamp when it's dark." Chen Miaochun felt extremely awkward in front of Chen Ruxia. She subconsciously avoided answering the first question and only answered the second.
Chen Ruxia was stunned. "Where are the maids serving you?"
Mentioning this, Chen Miaochun was full of resentment. She glared at Chen Ruxia fiercely. "Isn't it all because of you? They all regard you as the mistress and run to your place all day long..."
"Oh, then I'll give you their indentures. They'll regard you as the mistress too." Chen Ruxia thought this problem could be easily solved.
Chen Miaochun was a bit flattered. "Really?"
Outside the door, everyone finally came to their senses. Chen Linchun frowned slightly. Without his knowledge, Chen Miaochun had actually made friends with Shen Baozhu.
Thinking of the troublesome Princess Jingning and Shen Heqing, a look of cruelty flashed in Chen Linchun's eyes. He couldn't delay any longer.
He stepped forward and pushed open the door. "Miaochun, I know..."
"Bang!"
Chen Ruxia casually picked up the vase beside the bed and threw it at Chen Linchun.
The fragments flew everywhere, forcing Chen Linchun to take a few steps back.
Shen Baozhu moved quickly and ran over to close the door again.
Through the door, Chen Ruxia's crazy voice clearly reached everyone's ears. "My face, my face is ruined. Get out of here! If anyone dares to come in, I'll stab them to death!"
Chen Linchun was overjoyed. This was an unexpected bonus. He didn't expect that even the heavens were helping him, making Chen Ruxia disfigured.
With this unexpected joy, Chen Linchun wasn't in a hurry to convict Chen Miaochun. He pretended to be kind and said, "Okay, okay, we won't come in. Calm down first."
"Although it was Miaochun who set the fire, you can't take it out on her. Try to control your temper..."
Chen Linchun seemed to be mediating, but in fact he was adding fuel to the fire. He wished the two of them would quarrel.
Inside the room, Chen Miaochun stared at Chen Ruxia in disbelief as she acted.
Chen Ruxia rubbed Shen Baozhu's little face. "So it was Chen Miaochun. Why did she harm me? My face, my face!"
Then she pressed her intact right cheek against Shen Baozhu's. "It's not enough for her to steal everything from me. She even harmed me!"
Finally, she kissed Shen Baozhu on the forehead. "Chen Miaochun, I won't let you go!"
Chen Ruxia's voice was crazy, but her expression was extremely gentle. There was a strange sense of dissonance that left Chen Miaochun stunned.
Seeing that Chen Miaochun kept silent, Chen Ruxia kicked her. Chen Miaochun subconsciously scolded, "Chen Ruxia, are you crazy!"
Outside the door, Chen Linchun felt delighted when he heard this. He believed that he didn't need to do anything, and the crime would be firmly pinned on Chen Miaochun.
Chen Linchun patted the sleeves of his robe. He had to handle some details properly so that the Marquis Mansion wouldn't discover the truth.
As soon as he left, the shadow on the door disappeared.
Chen Ruxia silently withdrew her gaze. She smiled and said, "Baozhu is really cute. Thank you, Baozhu, for saving me. Counting the time with the fruit, this is already the second time."
"Aren't you blaming me? Why are you suddenly praising Shen Baozhu?" Chen Miaochun was a bit confused. Too many things had happened today, and her head was in a daze.
Chen Ruxia stroked Shen Baozhu's head. She told Chen Miaochun with certainty, "There's something wrong with Chen Linchun. He wants to ruin your reputation."
"How did you figure that out?" Chen Miaochun continued to ask.
Shen Baozhu handed the fruit in her arms to Chen Ruxia. "This is the same-origin fruit. Eating it can... Then give the fruit to Chen Linchun to eat, and we'll know who is Qiuqiu's real sister!"
Chen Miaochun didn't believe Shen Baozhu's words, but Chen Ruxia did. Moreover, this matter was a thorn in her heart. If it could be resolved earlier, it would be better.
Chen Ruxia didn't take the fruit. Instead, she continued to shout through the door. Soon, a smart maid came.
According to Chen Ruxia's instructions, the maid took the fruit and quickly caught up with Chen Linchun, asking him to eat it.
Inside the room, the three of them also ate the leaves and waited together for the final result.
Chen Miaochun didn't really want to eat, but Shen Baozhu and Chen Ruxia were both staring at her, which made her feel nervous.
Just now, she had been wronged by Chen Linchun, and she felt very uncomfortable. After being persuaded by Shen Baozhu and Chen Ruxia one after another, she also ate the leaves.
Chen Miaochun thought that when she was almost starving to death in the Wang family, she had also eaten tree leaves. Eating them again now to make Shen Baozhu and Chen Ruxia happy was worth it.
Chen Ruxia also asked about Qiuqiu's situation. Learning that Qiuqiu was still unconscious, she blamed herself. "It's all my fault. I didn't protect her well."
Shen Baozhu held Chen Ruxia's hand and comforted her. "Don't worry, Sister Ruxia. Big brother has gone to find the imperial physician. He'll be back soon."
The three of them waited for a long time, so long that the maid who had delivered the fruit had already returned, but there was still no sign of the red thread.