Song Wanying was sipping tea when she received the news. However, she couldn't take another sip. Instead, she anxiously awaited further details.
A servant rushed in from the front yard. Upon seeing Song Wanying, he dropped to his knees. "Miss, there's news."
"How is it? Has that slut Song Ruotang been dealt with?" Song Wanying asked excitedly as she stood up and stared intently at him.
The servant bowed. "It seems to be quite a big commotion. Even the Minister of the Supreme Court has gone."
"Good!" Song Wanying clapped her hands, almost jumping for joy. "This is wonderful. Uncle will surely loathe that slut now!"
She stood up. "Come on. I'd like to see if Song Ruotang can still be so arrogant!"
Song Wanying and her maid, Cailian, rushed to Song Ruotang's residence. Just then, they saw Pei Zhiyan leading Xue Mang out.
Song Wanying quickly got off the carriage and ran over to Pei Zhiyan with a smile. She said in a coquettish voice, "Uncle, what's going on?"
Pei Zhiyan glanced at her and continued walking. "Someone has slandered another's innocence right under my nose. As the Minister of the Supreme Court, I must seek justice for the innocent."
"Slander?" Song Wanying was taken aback. Only then did she notice that Xue Mang was tied up. She swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "Uncle, do you mean this man has slandered someone?"
"Who else could it be?" Pei Zhiyan raised an eyebrow and looked at her leisurely.
Song Wanying's heart skipped a beat. She quickly said, "This man looks so honest. He doesn't seem like the type to slander others. Uncle, you must investigate thoroughly."
Hearing this, Pei Zhiyan smiled. "I know. There must be something wrong with this man."
Seeing that Pei Zhiyan was unmoved, Song Wanying bit her lip. She pretended to be in a difficult situation and said, "Could this man be slandering my younger sister?"
Pei Zhiyan raised an eyebrow and looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
Seeing that there was a chance, a hint of pride flashed in Song Wanying's eyes. She quickly seized the opportunity. "Maybe what this man said is not entirely unfounded."
"Really?" Pei Zhiyan seemed interested. "How so?"
Song Wanying sighed. "I'm only telling you this because you asked, Uncle. After all, family scandals should not be made public." She seemed a bit embarrassed but finally said, "To be honest, my younger sister has a history of seducing men. So, in today's incident, there's a high chance that..."
She didn't finish her sentence and looked up at Pei Zhiyan.
Pei Zhiyan's expression remained unchanged. He calmly asked, "Who was the man in this so - called history?"
Song Wanying looked hesitant. Pei Zhiyan twitched his brow. "Just say it."
"It's Pei Yu." Song Wanying seemed to muster a lot of courage. She took a deep breath. "When you and Yu came to visit, wasn't Song Ruotang punished to kneel in the yard? It was because of this."
"She seduced Pei Yu?" Pei Zhiyan's eyes became a bit strange. "Why haven't I heard of this?"
All he knew was that it was Pei Yu who had been pestering his people.
"It's absolutely true." Song Wanying said firmly. "Uncle, if you don't believe me, you can ask Yu. She even gave Yu a handkerchief at that time. Seducing her own brother - in - law, she's so despicable..."
Song Wanying started scolding as she spoke. When Pei Zhiyan heard the curse words, a cold look flashed in his eyes. He interrupted her. "Since you've said so, I really need to ask Yu about this."
"Uncle, you can ask him. I'm telling the truth." Song Wanying could hardly hide her excitement.
Pei Yu would surely side with her. If Pei Zhiyan asked Pei Yu, it would only prove that Song Ruotang was indeed immoral. By then, with the case judged by the Supreme Court, who would dare to object?
Pei Zhiyan glanced at Song Wanying, his eyes full of emotions.
Song Wanying had always been at odds with Song Ruotang. Now, she was so eager for him to ask Pei Yu. Pei Yu was her fiancé, so he would naturally side with her.
He could give Pei Yu a chance and see how he would choose.
Pei Zhiyan escorted the man to the Supreme Court. Coincidentally, Pei Yu's injury had healed, and this was his first day on duty. He had been ordered by Pei Zhiyan not to return to the Pei Mansion during this period. So, when he saw Pei Zhiyan again, his expression was a bit timid.
"Father, you're here." Pei Yu greeted him with a flattering smile.
Pei Zhiyan nodded slightly. Then Pei Yu noticed Xue Mang being escorted behind him. He asked in confusion, "Father, what's going on?"
Pei Zhiyan calmly sat down on a chair beside him. Song Wanying also squeezed out from the crowd and affectionately held Pei Yu's arm. "Yu."
"Why are you here?" Pei Yu was a bit confused. He looked at the strong men escorting the prisoner. "What on earth is going on?"
"What do you mean?" Song Wanying gave him a reproachful look. "It's all because of my younger sister. She had an affair with another man, and the man has come to expose her."
Pei Yu frowned upon hearing this. "Song Ruotang? Having an affair?"
Seeing his dull look, Song Wanying rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you so surprised? Didn't she try to seduce you?"
Pei Yu immediately retorted, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm innocent with her..." As he spoke, he quickly looked up at Pei Zhiyan.
For some reason, he always felt that if he had any connection with Song Ruotang, Pei Zhiyan might be unhappy.
Moreover, he had always maintained the image of loving Song Wanying outside. Now, suddenly saying that he had an affair with Song Ruotang would ruin his reputation.
Song Wanying was so angry that she stamped her foot. She thought he was useless but still patiently said, "I know you're a decent person, but Song Ruotang is immoral. She once gave you a handkerchief. Can you deny that?"
Pei Zhiyan was also quietly watching. After Song Wanying finished speaking, he calmly asked, "Yu, is what she said true? Did Song Ruotang really try to seduce you?"
Pei Yu hesitated whether to speak. Song Wanying beside him gave him a hard tug. He understood what she meant and immediately nodded. "Yes, she did give me a handkerchief on her own initiative. She also tried to talk to me, but I ignored her..."
The more Pei Yu spoke, the more confident he became. Anyway, Song Ruotang liked him. She had even given him medicine for his injury on her own initiative. Wasn't that a secret attempt to seduce him?
She seemed to be doing well now, but she still didn't understand that no one else could be as good as him. So, this incident could also be a lesson for her, letting her know that he, Pei Yu, was her destiny.
Pei Zhiyan's expression didn't change much. He only looked at Xue Mang who was being held. "Then what do you think? In today's incident, was it Song Ruotang who seduced, or is this man lying?"
Song Wanying was a bit anxious. "Uncle, Yu has already admitted that Song Ruotang tried to seduce him. So, today's incident must also be because of Song Ruotang's despicableness. She must have gone after another man. There's no doubt about it..."
"Silence!" Pei Zhiyan frowned and looked at Song Wanying disapprovingly. Then he looked at Pei Yu. "You tell me."