When He Changdi walked into the brightly lit reception pavilion, almost everyone's gazes were focused on him.

He was dressed in a long black robe and had a ramrod straight posture as he walked out of the darkness. In their eyes, he really did look like a God of Justice who could administer justice.

He Changdi's handsome face darkened slightly and his expression was cold. His gaze swept across everyone in the reception pavilion. Finally, he stood still in the center of the reception pavilion, as if waiting for everyone in the reception pavilion to give him an explanation.

Ever since He Sanlang gained a noble title, his status in Count Jing 'an's estate was no longer the same as before.

Those who originally disliked Third Young Master were now as silent as cicadas in winter.

Matriarch He and Countess Jing 'an looked at He Changdi and were momentarily speechless.

Countess Jing 'an, in particular, felt a trace of guilt in her heart.

Madam Zou, who had been sitting to the side and secretly observing the situation, was extremely anxious when she saw that the two elders hadn't said a single word at such a crucial time. There was only one chance!

If they missed it, who knew how long they would have to wait for!

The reception pavilion suddenly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. The heir's wife, Madam Zou, pinched her palms hard and then began to cry.

"Third Brother, you're still young, so how can you understand your eldest brother's hardships? I was wrong in the past for not considering your eldest brother's situation. Now that your eldest brother finally has a child, and the child was just a few months away from being born, it's gone just like that. How can I not be heartbroken?

Although this child didn't crawl out of my womb, he still has to call me Di Mother after he's born. "

After she finished speaking, Madam Zou seemed to finally be unable to suppress her emotions and began to cry sadly.

Those who didn't know better would think that she was the one who lost her child!

A cold glint flashed across He Changdi's eyes. He pursed his thin lips and said in a voice as cold as ice, "Eldest Sister-in-law, what do you mean?"

Madam Zou discreetly shot a glance at the physician standing with He Changqi.

She used a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on her cheeks and took a deep breath. She tried her best to put on a dignified expression.

"Third Brother, you're both young and have gone through thick and thin together in the north, so Eldest Sister-in-law understands that you must be protecting Third Sister-in-law. However, the evidence is clear now. Even you can't defend her!

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Chu Lian stood outside the Flower Hall and listened to every word that Madam Zou had said. She sneered in her heart. Madam Zou couldn't hold back so quickly. Wasn't she afraid of playing herself to death?

Xiyan looked at her mistress's pale face and listened to Zou shi's slanderous words in the reception hall. She was so angry that she bit her lip so hard that it almost bled.

"Let's go in."

Xiyan heard Chu Lian say weakly.

Xiyan used all her strength to support her master and blinked her eyes twice. If she didn't try her best to hold back her tears, they would have fallen.

When they arrived at the entrance of the reception hall, the maid guarding the door opened the curtains to both sides. Chu Lian supported Xiyan and walked in.

When Chu Lian stepped into the reception hall, everyone's eyes immediately fell on her.

He Ying, who was sitting next to Old Lady, snorted coldly. "Yo, the murderer is finally here. I thought I would have to hide for the whole night!"

He Changdi couldn't help but turn his head as well. His gaze landed on the pale-faced Chu Lian. His pupils constricted and he instinctively leaned forward, wanting to support his wife. However, when he thought of the promise they had made in the carriage, he held himself back.

He clenched his fists tightly behind his back.

Chu Lian lowered her eyes. She didn't meet the probing gazes of anyone in the reception hall. With Xiyan's support, she walked a few steps forward and bent her knees to greet the elders.

Although her expression wasn't good, her back was ramrod straight. Without waiting for anyone to question her, she said bluntly, "Grandmother, Mother, do you all think this was done by Great-daughter-in-law?"

Chu Lian's sudden unyielding attitude was completely different from when she came in while supporting Xiyan. For a moment, the old matriarch and Countess Jing 'an were frightened. Zou shi was also frightened.

Under her straightforward questioning, Chu Lian stared into everyone's eyes. She could clearly see a trace of struggle in the old matriarch's and the matriarch's eyes.

Without waiting for them to answer, she continued, "Grandmother and Mother, have you thought about the benefits of my actions?

To say something disgraceful, Husband has already been conferred the title of Marquis. His title of nobility is even higher than the count's estate. In the future, Husband and I will have to establish another estate. Husband's title of nobility will also be inherited by his children.

Eldest Brother doesn't have a male heir right now, but even if he doesn't have Miaozhen today, in a few years, will there be no one else?

Do you still need to worry about not having an heir? "

Chu Lian's words instantly enlightened Countess Jing 'an.

That's right. If it was said that before He Changdi went to the northern border to perform a meritorious deed, Chu Lian plotted to murder the child in Miaozhen's womb. But now, it didn't make any sense at all!

What benefits would she gain from harming this child?

No matter how the title of Count Jing 'an fell, it wouldn't land on her child. No matter what, there was still her second brother, He Changjue, in the middle!

As for the issue of a young master in the estate, how could a bastard son born from a concubine compare to a legitimate son born from a wife's first wife?!

She and the old matriarch had been mesmerized by a male heir, and their minds were in a mess.

However, just because Countess Jing 'an could suddenly come to her senses, it didn't mean that other people would also be struck awake by this.

Matriarch He's eyes were still cloudy. She was old, and her eldest grandson still didn't have an heir. Although she didn't usually say it, it had become a sore point for her.

Matriarch He lowered her eyes and didn't say anything. However, Chu Lian, who had been observing their expressions, knew that the old matriarch actually didn't agree with what she said.

Although Madam Zou didn't say anything, the handkerchief in her hand was tightly clenched. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Chu Lian. She forcefully suppressed the jealousy and hatred in her heart. She was afraid that if she looked up, Chu Lian would see through her and she wouldn't be able to resist arguing with Chu Lian.

She suddenly smiled mysteriously where others couldn't see.

However, even if she didn't say it, there was someone else!

As expected, this person didn't let her down!

"Madam Chu, do you think that we'll believe you just because you say that?

Stop dreaming. Then how are you going to explain the hawthorns you sent over? "He Ying put on a fierce front but was actually a coward. She was truly a righteous character!

Pan Nianzhen obediently sat next to her mother. Her gaze was timid as she looked around. Although she had a sympathetic expression on her face, she was actually very happy on the inside.

In the entire Count Jing 'an estate, she was the most jealous of Chu Lian.

Not only was Chu Lian able to earn a few thousand taels a month from any restaurant, but she was also favored by the Princess of Wei and was on good terms with Royal Princess Ruanjia. Most importantly, she was He Changdi's wife!

Strictly speaking, Chu Lian was only born in a third-rate aristocratic family. She had the reputation of being the daughter of the Chu family that could bear children. In what way was she inferior to her?

Homecoming ruler?

Look, even if he was a homecoming ruler, didn't he still have to be speechless in front of all the elders?

What a joke!

Chu Lian's clear almond-shaped eyes met He Ying's smug eyes. For some reason, He Ying, who had been full of confidence when she questioned Chu Lian, suddenly felt short of breath and guilty under the gaze of Chu Lian's eyes.

The corners of Chu Lian's mouth suddenly curved up.

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