"What did you say? It's a death sentence for slandering the princess!"
Jinyue's severe look gave Lin Mengwu the shudders. Shangguan Qing had been through big storms in life, not to mention a young maid.
Even Concubine De's face of gloomy thunder had never evoked any fear in her.
"I'm telling the truth. The people outside do not know what goes on in here, so they say that I've imprisoned Ya'er here because I'm jealous of the Duke's late wife. I am the only one who knows the truth. Why should I bear this stigma alone if not for preserving the family's reputation?"
If Lin Mengya were to witness such a dramatic act, she would applaud her for her superb showmanship.
Perhaps she would even carry a stool here and sit herself down to enjoy the show while eating a packet of sunflower seed
