No one expected to hear this.
The crowd was stunned. Moreover, at first glance, it seemed like Mu Wan was losing her mind, but thinking carefully, the logic actually made sense—it had long been said that there were quite a few suspicious points about Su Ning.
For those who knew more and deeper secrets.
Thinking of that Grand Eunuch Su who died inexplicably... they gasped. Their thirty percent belief turned into fifty percent. If it was really like this...
Su Ning was plotting something huge!
Almost at the same time, Second Uncle Guan clutched his heart, nearly planting his head on the ground. Meeting the suspicious gaze of his mother, Old Madam Guan, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Both of them understood.
Damn it.
It must have been Guan Jixing or Mu Wan who eavesdropped on their conversation—but there was absolutely no evidence for this, it was just a guess, merely a guess!
Those two idiots, earth-shatteringly colossal idiots.
Even smart people like them had never thought of using this to threaten Su Ning, knowing that the harm outweighed the benefits. Before getting any advantages, they would probably be killed by Su Ning first.
Looking at the other bewildered and ignorant family members around him... Second Uncle Guan almost sobbed, secretly vowing that if he didn't die this time and made it back alive, he would definitely kick his stupid nephew out of the house, along with that wife of his!
The mother and son shared an unprecedented mutual understanding.
Old Madam Guan thought the same.
They were overthinking it; Su Ning wouldn't actually take action to kill them.
Right now, she only had one thought—
Finally, she finally said it! If it weren't for the fact that there were too many people around and it would be embarrassing, Su Ning would have almost teared up. She couldn't help but sigh to the system:
Love is great, truly great, incredibly great.
She had finally experienced the beauty of love. From now on, if anyone called Mu Wan love-struck and brainless, she would be the first to disagree. This was true love, and true love tolerated no blasphemy.
Look at her, a frail woman who had just given birth.
Just to vent her lover's anger.
She stepped forward bravely, showing no fear in the face of the arrogant and vicious evil forces, resolutely tearing off their hypocritical masks and exposing their dark conspiracies to the light.
It was simply too great, truly touching.
Others might not know, but at least Su Ning, the evil force herself, was very moved... The stepping stone she had dreamed of was handed right to her, so of course she had to put on a good show.
And so, under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
Obviously, Miss Su, whose expression wouldn't change even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, actually showed a change in her demeanor. Her eyes filled with anger, as if she hadn't expected Mu Wan to actually dare to say it.
She sneered:
Are you courting death?
With those words, her subordinates, under Lin Sen's command, silently took control of the entire scene. The onlookers grew somewhat panicked, and at the same time, their belief in that secret increased a bit more.
Otherwise, why would it come to this?
Su Ning didn't turn her head, but she mentally gave Assistant Lin a thumbs-up. Great coordination, truly her good subordinate; he knew exactly what to do without being told...
So what? In broad daylight, do you actually dare to commit murder?
There was not a trace of color on Mu Wan's face. Her hand unconsciously gripped Guan Jixing tightly. The hot blood faded, as if she finally realized that danger was imminent. Her gaze darted around wildly until it landed on the Guan family, and she quickly said:
Even though there is no evidence, I heard all of this at home... Hurry up and testify for me!
The latter half of the sentence was clearly directed at the Guan family.
The crowd's gaze.
Involuntarily fell upon the Guan family as well... Thinking of their identity as aristocratic nobles of the previous dynasty, their eyes turned to understanding. It seemed even more credible now.
The Guan Family: ????
Most of them, besides cursing Mu Wan inwardly for being a menace, were completely bewildered. Let alone testifying, this was the first time they had ever heard of this matter.
Daring to spout nonsense without any evidence.
A cold smile curled at the corner of Su Ning's lips. She then looked at the Guan family and said mercilessly:
Are you deaf?
She is asking you to testify. I am also quite curious as to what incredible inside information you have grasped to come to such a conclusion.
The Guan family trembled in fear.
Every one of them shook their heads like rattle drums. We don't know, there is absolutely no such thing.
Who got drunk and spoke nonsense, was it you?
Not me! Even if I were drunk, I wouldn't say something so baseless. Our family may have flourished in the previous dynasty, but we had no connections with the palace.
It really has nothing to do with our family.
Second Uncle Guan braced himself and stepped forward. Seeing his nephew shrinking his head and hiding behind a woman, his eyes practically shot fire.
The fire burned to his brain, and suddenly everything clicked.
Everyone in our Guan family respects Miss Su; it's impossible for us to spread such nonsense... It's Mu Wan, her brain is sick too!
Sighing, he said with an incredibly sincere expression:
Think about it, would a normal person act like her, like this... well, you know.
The crowd: That actually makes some sense.
Seeing that it was actually effective, Second Uncle Guan doubled down:
Why do you think our family refused to hold a wedding even though she was pregnant? It's because Jixing's brain is also sick. With two sick people together, what good outcome could there be?
He conveniently whitewashed the Guan family in passing.
What nonsense are you talking about? I am not sick, and Jixing has never been sick.
On this side.
Mu Wan finally reacted, her face flushing red with anger and her whole body trembling. Then, she received an evaluation similar to the lover she was protecting behind her.
They probably really were sick.
Is that so?
Su Ning had watched enough of the play and felt the timing was just about right—this state of thirty percent belief and seventy percent disbelief was the best. After all, she didn't actually want to suddenly have a mother from the previous dynasty's royal family; that would be disgusting enough.
If she let Second Uncle Guan continue his performance.
There would probably only be ten percent belief left.
Absolutely true.
Second Uncle Guan let out half a sigh of relief, speaking with bitter remorse: Actually, it is all our fault. We couldn't bear to separate them, and sure enough, their condition worsened. They actually started hallucinating about Miss Su!
After saying that, he waited anxiously for her judgment.
I see.
A voice that sounded like heavenly music to the Guan family rang out.
However, even if they are patients, spouting nonsense is still unacceptable. Today it's me, tomorrow who knows who it will be, Su Ning sneered.
I don't care how your family handles it, but no one gets to make me unhappy and then retreat unscathed... Lin Sen, send someone to Guan Jixing's school to notify them. Why should someone with a sick brain attend university?
Understood.
Lin Sen nodded, saying thoughtfully:
Miss is very considerate. Universities cultivate future talents; how can we let one piece of rat feces ruin a whole pot of porridge.
You can't.
Seeing the fire spread to himself, the previously silent Guan Jixing finally grew anxious. He jumped out, but before he could say anything, Mu Wan beside him was even more frantic, crying and choking on her sobs:
It has nothing to do with Jixing, he isn't sick! If you want revenge, take it out on me. He didn't say anything, and his grades at the university have always been excellent. You can't do this...
What are you crying for?
Su Ning interrupted her words and scoffed:
Am I not helping you? Although your whimsical ideas of wanting shares in the fertilizer plant and having me acknowledge your child as a godson are impossible, if Guan Jixing stops studying, he can stay with you every day.
You won't have to constantly worry about gains and losses anymore.
Isn't that nice?
Mu Wan actually froze, her heartbeat quickening. It seemed like that was really the case... No, no, Jixing would be heartbroken.
She didn't want to see Jixing like that!
Others had a different focus... shares in the fertilizer factory, taking in a godson. Gasp, they seemed to realize why Su Ning had sent Mu Wan to the hospital in the first place.
It turned out she had used this secret to blackmail her.
By the looks of it.
Miss Su had not agreed.
—Her credibility just dropped another notch.
"No, I love Jixing. I love the Jixing who is happy doing exactly what he wants to do. My love isn't that selfish, nor is it that narrow-minded."
Mu Wan's gaze was resolute:
"You have misjudged me!"
"Wan'er,"
Guan Jixing murmured affectionately. He pulled Mu Wan into his embrace, his emotions surging as the flames of love burned fiercely between them.
"Is that so?"
The smile on Su Ning's face deepened. "Then let me tell you a little secret. I wasn't the one who called your precious Jixing to the hospital. He was already here. Care to guess who he came to see?"
"Ding! Detected that the host is acting like a heartless rich villain, inflicting severe emotional damage on Tier 1 plot characters Guan Jixing and Mu Wan. Reward: Five million, plus one lucky draw."
To think Mu Wan was included in the reward criteria too?
It seemed she wasn't as oblivious as she let on.
"Her name is Chen Lingling, isn't it? Suffering from a fever is certainly miserable. No wonder Guan Jixing couldn't bear to leave her be, coming over every day to read her poetry and sing to her just to ease her loneliness."
