Reincarnated as the Abandoned Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion: I Take Control of My Life

Chapter 236 Unconscious

Upon hearing this rhetorical question, the common people outside the government office began to whisper among themselves and discuss the issue.

The common people said, "Would you dare to kill someone in broad daylight?"

The common people said, "Are you stupid? Murderers pay with their lives! I haven't lived enough yet!"

Another commoner said, "You're not stupid, I'm not stupid, and the princess isn't stupid either!"

The common people said, "There must be something more to this than meets the eye. Let's keep watching and see what happens!"

Lord Chen also heard the discussion outside the door, and his mind became even more thoughtful. He said, "Princess, please don't worry, I will make the judgment myself."

He looked at Granny Chen, "Do you have anything to add?"

Granny Chen hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering as if she were hiding something, and said, "I...I have no other evidence."

Lord Chen frowned, a look of displeasure on his face. "Then your testimony is hardly convincing."

Marquis Yongyi hurriedly said, "My lord, what Granny Chen said is just to confirm that the old lady sincerely invited her to the Marquis's residence for a gathering."

Lord Chen said, "Oh, Lord Marquis, please continue...!"

Lord Chen was also very annoyed, as it was a father suing his own daughter.

He had heard before that the princess had been framed by the marquis's other daughter and was driven out of the house by the marquis.

Before driving them out of the house, he beat the princess half to death and then ordered that the princess and the young prince be thrown into a mass grave.

The truth came to light before the new year.

But no one understood why the Marquis wouldn't apologize to the Princess and bring her back.

Now they are accusing the princess of murdering the old lady.

He himself couldn't figure it out.

Furthermore, they accused the princess of murdering someone in broad daylight, in full view of everyone.

This doesn't make any sense.

No normal person would kill someone in broad daylight!

Is the princess mentally unstable?

But in Lord Chen's eyes, the princess was really shrewd.

The Marquis composed himself and continued, "Come up quickly."

Then several more people came up into the hall, all of them looking nervous, with their heads down, not daring to look directly at the crowd.

Their steps were unsteady, as if each step was filled with deep fear.

Marquis Yongyi pointed to one of them and said, "My lord, this man is a guard of the Marquis's residence. He witnessed Su Yinyin's guards murdering the old lady."

The guard hurriedly replied, "Sir, I did see it."

Su Yinyin glared at the guard, her gaze sharp as if she could see right through him.

The chill in his gaze sent a shiver down the guard's spine. "You saw it? Tell me, how was it done?"

The guard stammered, "I...I was too far away to see clearly, but I did see someone with a similar build."

Su Yinyin sneered, "You can convict someone just because they look alike? My lord, your methods of framing are too low."

Marquis Yongyi shouted, "Su Yinyin, stop trying to deny it!"

Lord Chen frowned, unable to make a judgment for a moment, and fell into deep thought.

His fingers tapped the tabletop lightly, making a rhythmic sound.

Just then, Eunuch Li, who had been silent all along, slowly said, "I think there are many suspicious points in this matter. Why don't we investigate it more carefully?"

Marquis Yongyi said urgently, "Your Excellency, the evidence is conclusive, what else is there to investigate?"

Eunuch Li glanced at him, his eyes filled with authority, and said with an air of authority without anger, "My lord, do not be hasty. If you have truly wronged the princess, you cannot bear the responsibility."

Marquis Yongyi was speechless for a moment, his face turning pale and then red, like a palette of colors, his expression was extremely interesting.

At this moment, Su Yinyin's gaze swept over everyone in the hall, a shrewd glint in her eyes.

She said, "My lord, do I remember that Su Jianguo was present at the time? Why didn't you bring him to court to testify?"

Marquis Yongyi's face stiffened, but he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Jianguo is seriously injured and unable to come."

Su Yinyin asked, "Why didn't you mention this to Lord Chen, Lord Marquis?"

"Hmph, I forgot...!" The Marquis snorted coldly, unwilling to bring up the matter, his expression showing extreme guilt.

Su Yinyin sneered: "My lord, could it be that he's afraid to come, afraid his lies will be exposed?"

Marquis Yongyi roared, "Su Yinyin, stop talking nonsense!"

Lord Chen said, "In that case, why not send someone to the Marquis's residence to invite the heir here?"

Marquis Yongyi hurriedly said, "My lord, this is inappropriate. Jian Guo, he..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lord Chen interrupted, "My lord, if you want to find out the truth, it is necessary for the young master to come."

Before long, the man sent to the Marquis's residence returned to report: "My lord, the young master is unconscious and unable to come."

Su Yinyin raised an eyebrow and said, "What a coincidence! Could it be that someone did this on purpose?"

Marquis Yongyi's face was gloomy, like a dark cloud, and he said through gritted teeth, "Su Yinyin, don't make false accusations."

Su Yinyin said, "Lord Chen, Su Jianguo is indeed injured, but not to the point of being unconscious."

"Oh, those injuries on Su Jianguo's body, were they inflicted by me, the princess?"

Lord Chen said with a solemn expression, "Princess, this matter is of utmost importance. I hope you can explain it in detail."

Su Yinyin raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with determination, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Lord Chen, Su Jianguo kidnapped the old lady, threatened me, and intended to kill me. I was merely acting in self-defense."

Marquis Yongyi shouted, "Su Yinyin, you're talking nonsense! How could Jian Guo do such a thing?"

Su Yinyin sneered, "My lord, even now you're still protecting him? If I hadn't resisted, I'd probably be dead by now, so how could this false accusation have come about?"

Eunuch Li said from the side, "In my opinion, there is probably more to this than meets the eye."

Marquis Yongyi glared at Su Yinyin and said, "You witch, you must have deliberately framed Jian Guo."

Su Yinyin's gaze was firm, and she retorted without backing down: "My lord, I believe Lord Chen will make a clear judgment on who framed whom."

Lord Chen immediately said, "My lord, since Princess Anguo has admitted that she harmed the heir, please invite the heir of the Marquis of Yongyi to come and explain the situation!"

Marquis Yongyi's face was grim. How could he dare to let Su Jianguo come to the government office? If he did, things would become even more complicated.

Marquis Yongyi could only grit his teeth and continue to argue, "Lord Chen, Jianguo is unconscious. Asking him to come will not be of any use."

"This...!" Lord Chen looked at Su Yinyin with difficulty.

What Marquis Yongyi said makes no sense. The person is unconscious and cannot speak even if he arrives.

Could it be...?

Su Yinyin noticed that Lord Chen was in a dilemma, so she turned to ask, "Eunuch Li, could you please ask the imperial physician to go to the Marquis of Yongyi's residence to examine and treat Su Jianguo?"

Or perhaps we could carry Su Jianguo to the government office and then invite the imperial physician to treat him there. That would be a better way to convince everyone.

Marquis Yongyi angrily pointed at Su Yinyin: "You are truly vicious!"