Unexpectedly.
The person speaking was actually not Young Master Kong, but Guan Jixing standing next to him. This long string of words was fluent and full of resentment. He had obviously been holding it in for quite some time, having drafted his speech in his head the moment he saw the convoy from afar.
As the saying goes, it is never too late for a gentleman to take his revenge.
Previously, he was in a weak position.
He could only suffer Su Ning's unreasonable oppression. Now that the tables had turned, it was finally time for him to vent the anger accumulated in his chest. Under the watchful eyes of the public, would Su Ning really dare to lay a hand on him?
Thinking of this, Guan Jixing's demeanor became even more fearless.
He sneered and looked straight at Su Ning.
Beside him, Mu Wan, who had grown a bit thinner, had eyes as bright as stars. She gazed foolishly at her lover, her admiration and adoration almost overflowing.
At this moment, it was unknown what the others present thought upon hearing his words.
But they all turned to look at Su Ning.
Because they were mindful of their status.
They didn't chime in with any remarks. Their eyes held curiosity, disdain, or blatant scrutiny. Only a few showed concern—these were her few partisans.
Su Ning's expression did indeed change.
Astonishment, confusion.
In short, there was no anger from being questioned and humiliated. She frowned and said something that seemed irrelevant to the onlookers, "Why are you here?"
What did that mean?
Guan Jixing couldn't react for a moment.
The others, including Young Master Kong, were the same. What was Su Ning pretending to do? The slap mark on Guan Jixing's face was at its most terrifyingly bruised stage right now!
The next second—
"Even Mu Wan is here. How does the Guan family handle things? Not keeping a close eye on lunatics with sick brains, what if they are let out to attack passersby?"
She kept a cold face, speaking with disapproval.
"Miss, you might not know," Assistant Lin immediately lowered his head and chimed in. "The Guan family felt they disgraced the family name and have already removed him from the registry... As for why they are here, I guess there are professional psychiatric hospitals in Nanjing. They are probably here seeking medical treatment?"
He sighed with deliberate pity.
"After all, without systematic and professional treatment, the bouts of madness will occur more and more frequently."
"I see Young Master Guan is exactly like this. It really cannot be delayed any longer."
"I see."
Su Ning nodded and said to Young Master Kong with a hint of mockery, "I didn't realize before that you had such a kind heart, taking pity even on lunatics you met on the roadside and bringing them all the way to Nanjing for treatment."
Young Master Kong's face turned livid.
His father hadn't come this time. Firstly, considering his status, it wasn't appropriate to get involved openly.
Secondly, it was also to give his son, Young Master Kong, an opportunity to exercise himself.
To use this chance to show his face and build connections.
To lay a good foundation for the future.
Therefore, he believed the focus this time was no longer on striking down Su Ning—with the American Ambassador's testimony, she couldn't turn the tables. The focus was on demonstrating his capability and demeanor to the others, leaving them with a good impression.
Now, he absolutely could not let Su Ning suppress his momentum.
He opened his mouth to speak.
But from the corner of his eye, he caught a figure drifting by, and then a familiar sobbing female voice reached his ears... He wanted to stop it, but it was too late.
"Jixing does not have a madness sickness!"
Mu Wan shielded Guan Jixing, shaking her head and looking anxiously at the crowd. "Don't believe the words of this woman Su Ning. She is talking nonsense. Back in Beiping, because she was jealous of our love and relying on her wealth and power, she slandered us as lunatics."
A line of tears quietly slid down.
She tilted her head, looking at Guan Jixing with tender affection. "Not only that, she also caused Jixing to be expelled from the university, and even the Guan family gave us up under her threats."
"Wan'er, don't be afraid."
Guan Jixing gazed back with deep affection.
"This is not Beiping, this is Nanjing. Su Ning cannot be arrogant here. It's impossible for her to repeat her old tricks and slander us."
"Really? That's wonderful."
"Yes, I will never lie to Wan'er."
At the critical moment when the two were about to kiss, Young Master Kong, who had finally reacted, separated them in time, preventing a live display of affection.
Su Ning originally felt quite regretful.
Then, seeing the group of dumbfounded people, she suddenly understood—these "bumpkins" in Nanjing had never seen a more shocking "love" performance. What was playing out now had already exceeded their threshold.
"This, this, what a scandal!"
"Hugging in the street and even saying such shameless things. No wonder they were expelled from their family. It brings shame to their ancestors."
"Did you hear what they just said? Su Ning was jealous of their love and slandered them as lunatics. Hmph, if these aren't lunatics, then no one in the world is."
"Why does Little Kong keep this kind of person around?"
"Are they really here for medical treatment?"
"..."
These words were heard clearly by Young Master Kong. He gritted his teeth, deeply hating himself for bringing Guan Jixing and Mu Wan, these two who could not accomplish anything but were liable to spoil everything.
In fact, he couldn't be entirely blamed for always getting screwed over.
Normally, these two were very normal. Guan Jixing was arrogant but indeed a talented scholar. Mu Wan was beautiful and spoke gently and amiably. Except for always being very sorrowful, there was nothing abnormal about them.
Could it be that they really have madness?
—Young Master Kong couldn't help but wonder.
Su Ning just smiled without speaking.
The daily lives of the male and female leads were of course very normal. Only when their love was questioned or the other party was hurt would the emotional outbursts be soul-stirring.
Those who put on a show anytime and anywhere were true lunatics.
What a pity.
Only she knew this point.
Su Ning looked at Mu Wan and the other, who were being pointed at, looking ashamed and angry, clasping their hands tighter, constantly defending themselves but only making people suspect their brains more the more they defended, and thought indifferently.
I originally didn't have time to bother with you.
But you just had to come and bring disgrace upon yourselves.
Damn it.
It caused her to get another reward. She now had a sickness where she felt irritated at the sight of money. Over fifty million, how was she supposed to spend it?
The system hesitated to speak.
Actually, the host could choose to do nothing and just take the opportunity to give the money away. These people wouldn't do anything after taking the money. Since their hands would be tied and their mouths silenced by the bribes, she could also smoothly blend in with them.
To associate with them as a moneybag and a white glove.
It might be safer.
It was impossible for Su Ning not to know this, but what she wanted to do was exactly the opposite... The system curled its lips and shook its head. A stubborn and domineering lunatic.
............
Finally, Young Master Kong awkwardly explained a few words, and Guan Jixing and the others still came in.
The crowd didn't say anything more on the surface.
Whether they believed it in their hearts.
That was a matter of different people having different views.
In short, this joint trial against Su Ning still began. At the opening, Young Master Kong launched an attack, full of aggression, wanting to gain the upper hand and suppress Su Ning's arrogance.
Enumerating the many "suspicious points" of her background, including but not limited to the inexplicably dead Eunuch Su, the inexhaustible money, being born in a foreign country but known by no one, and the identification by the Guan family...
"Wait."
Su Ning interrupted him mercilessly.
Raising her eyebrows and sneering: "After all is said and done, you still don't have a single piece of conclusive evidence. It's all guesses, maybes, and probablies. I didn't expect Young Master Kong to have such a talent for storytelling, but unfortunately, I don't want to be your audience."
"Who says there is no evidence."
Guan Jixing tried to stand up. Wan'er and I are living witnesses.
That's right, listen to me...
Mu Wan wanted to recount how she had discovered this secret. With the collateral testimony of the prominent Guan family from the previous dynasty, her credibility would rise significantly.
Unfortunately, she had barely begun.
Before she was interrupted.
The one who interrupted her was Young Master Kong. Irritated, he ordered the two idiots to shut up. Who would believe the words of madmen? It would only invite ridicule.
Bang—
He slammed his hand forcefully onto the table.
Of course there is evidence. But before that, how are you going to explain the previous points of suspicion, Su Ning? For instance, that Eunuch Su who died under mysterious circumstances. Did he die because of your biological mother? If so, his death was quite worthwhile.
To have his descendant marry a royal noblewoman and give birth to you can truly be considered bringing glory to his ancestors.
Perhaps down in the underworld, he can even claim ties of kinship with the master he served while alive.
Young Master Kong deliberately used these words to provoke Su Ning, hoping to see her lose her composure.
Yet, he still did not get his wish.
Su Ning's expression remained placid and undisturbed, as if she was actually a bit bored. The descendant of a eunuch again? How many times had it been? Attacking her with this had absolutely no effect on her anymore.
Just as she was about to speak.
A furious curse rang out across the room.
You short-lived, luckless wretch! Is your mouth spewing filth, spouting such nonsense here? Sooner or later, you'll trip and fall straight into the Hell of Ripped Tongues, and then you'll find out exactly what kind of good life my grandfather is enjoying in the underworld!
Half-Immortal Su stood with his hands on his hips and spat on the ground.
