After His Majesty was reborn, the poor little girl in his previous life was spoiled to death

Seeing Liu Kui suddenly go crazy and almost push Ning'er down, Shen Chongyao's heart almost jumped out of his throat. At that moment, he even thought about what kind of grass to plant on his own grave.

He jumped up as if he was on fire, and protected Ning'er behind him, saying angrily: "How dare you, you shrew!" If he could, he would have wanted to go up and kick her himself.

Liu Kui's face was pale, his lips were trembling, and he stared at Ning'er behind Shen Chongyao: "You, you..."

Shen Chongyao stared at Aunt Liu as if he was facing a great enemy: "What on earth are you going to do?"

The reaction was so intense that even Mrs. Zhu couldn't help but look sideways. Is it necessary? Chongyao's behavior was even more exaggerated than someone hurting his own mother, but the little girl clearly didn't even touch her skin.

Ning'er was holding the golden hairpin in her hand. Her movements just now were a bit violent and she hadn't yet caught her breath. Her heart was beating fast.

She stuck her head out from behind the Second Master, feeling confused and uncertain. The other people around her had their vision blocked and did not notice the expression on Mother Liu's face, but she saw it clearly.

Why did she look like she had seen a ghost when she saw herself? Why did she lose consciousness at such a dangerous moment?

Shen Chongyao noticed her little movement and hurriedly covered her up more tightly.

You must be kidding. The emperor might still be in his courtyard right now. If this crazy woman hurt Ning'er in any way, he couldn't imagine how he would face the emperor's wrath.

Ning Er gently pulled Shen Chongyao's sleeve from behind and whispered, "Second Master, she must be up to something. Interrogate her quickly."

Shen Chongyao was startled and spoke subconsciously: "Liu, why did you snatch the golden hairpin? If you don't speak up, no one can save you!"

Mother Liu's entire upper body was pressed to the ground. She suddenly woke up as if from a dream and shouted at Shen Chongyao, "Let me go! I have already redeemed my indenture, and I am no longer a slave of the Xinyuan Marquis's Mansion. Do you dare to abuse private punishment and torture me into confessing?"

She said to Luo Miaoyun again: "Miss, save me, save me! You can't watch my mother fall into the hands of the Shen family!"

Luo Miaoyun suddenly woke up, and she heard the deep meaning in Liu Ma's tone. She shuddered, yes, Liu Kui must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Shen family, otherwise, who knows what they will find out!

She hurriedly said to Madam Zhu, "Madam, although Liu was my wet nurse, she had already escaped from slavery and became a good citizen when she retired a few years ago! She is an old lady, no matter what, you can't torture her to extract a confession!"

Old Madam Zhu was overwhelmed by the chaos. She said sternly, "What are you yelling about? Who said you were going to torture me? I'm just asking a few questions in public. Isn't that okay?"

She made the decision, "Chongyao, keep asking! Make Liu answer honestly. If she continues to resist, I will send her to Shuntian Prefecture even if it means sacrificing my reputation!"

"Miao Yun, please listen to this. Don't say that we tortured her. If we really wronged Liu, I will personally apologize to her!"

Shen Chongyao bowed and agreed, then raised his head and said to his stepmother awkwardly, "Mother, I have an unwelcome request. Since we are going to interrogate them, it is not appropriate to leave the children here. Miss Shen has already identified the evidence, why not send her back first?"

When Ning'er heard this, she felt something was wrong. She was a smart person. There was Aunt Ye and Madam Liu here. It was obvious that the two had old grudges against each other, and their reactions to her were both so strange.

Even though he hadn't thought about it before, he couldn't help but wonder if these two people really had some connection with his mother. He decided to stay and find out no matter what.

Before the old lady nodded, she hurriedly pulled Shen Chongyao's sleeve in a wronged manner: "Second Master, Ning'er doesn't want to go back. She's scared to stay alone. Please let me stay here for a while. Ning'er will never disturb you."

"Besides, Zishan is my maid, and I can't leave her here alone."

The girl's voice was soft and coquettish, and even Mrs. Zhu felt inexplicably soft-hearted. She said, "Good boy, come sit next to me, and you won't be afraid anymore."

Not to mention Shen Chongyao, in his heart, no one is more important than this little ancestor.

After confirming that Ning'er was safe, he felt much more at ease and turned around and said, "Relax a little. Let Madam Liu stand up first."

Shen Chongyao's eyes were fixed on Madam Liu, and he said in a deep voice, "You also heard what the old lady said. Logically, you are the eldest sister-in-law's wet nurse, and you shouldn't be so unreasonable, but this murder is really horrifying. For the reputation of the Marquis's Mansion, and even more for the safety of everyone in the mansion, there are some things that must be clarified. I hope Madam Liu will not make mistakes!"

His first question made Luo Miaoyun clench her fists: "Liu, you have retired and have not been to the Marquis' Mansion for many years. Why did you suddenly come here today?"

Liu Kui knelt on the ground, remained silent for a long time, and finally said: "Madam has been ill in bed for several days. She was lonely during the illness and asked me to come and talk to you. I came here because I was worried about you."

Shen Chongyao asked: "Who is the person who invited you?"

Madam Liu glanced at the absent-minded Bai Juan and whispered, "It's Miss Bai Juan."

He nodded, turned around and asked, "Bai Juan, when was the last day you left the house? Did you register when you left and right the house?"

Bai Juan stood up and said, "Second Master, I left the house two days ago to look for Madam Liu."

"You came to invite me two days ago. Since you knew your wife was ill, why did you wait until today?" Shen Chongyao changed his usual gentle and polite demeanor and asked more and more sharp questions.

Madam Liu reluctantly replied, "I have a large family to look after, so I can't just leave. I have arranged my household affairs and came here early this morning."

That makes sense.

Luo Miaoyun looked at Shen Chongyao nervously, gritting her teeth. She had underestimated him. At this moment, she was not even worried about Zhu Xiao's life or death and Liu Mama's relationship.

You can't judge a real person by appearance.

This second brother usually keeps a low profile, but who would have thought that when the time comes, he would be so wise and decisive, and every question he asks hits the nail on the head. If he continues asking questions like this, he will be exposed sooner or later.

Shen Chongyao suddenly turned to Bai Juan and said, "Madam is ill, why don't you invite a doctor to treat her?"

This sudden attack stumped Bai Juan. She knew, of course, that Mrs. Luo was not sick at all. She was just angry about the maid who climbed onto her bed and she didn't sleep well, so she pretended to be sick.

But how could this be said openly? Bai Juan could only gloss over it: "Madam just caught a cold when she woke up at night. She will be fine after a few days of rest. There is nothing serious."

She didn't need to say this, everyone present could see that Mrs. Luo was very calm and composed today, and she didn't look like she was sick in bed.

Luo Miaoyun nodded secretly. At the critical moment, Bai Juan was still loyal.

Shen Chongyao then asked Madam Liu: "When was the last time you saw Zhu Xiao today, and what did she look like?"

Madam Liu thought for a while and said, "It was probably before dinner. It was just like usual."

Shen Chongyao motioned for the servant to pass a piece of white silk cloth over: "Mother Liu, take a closer look, is this the dress?"

Liu Kui took a look and felt that the things of a dead person were unlucky, so he said hurriedly, "It is this white dress."

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