Chapter 87: The Mule in Desperate Straits

  Soon, Yun Long returned, with a thin layer of sweat on his face and slightly panting, placing a tray on the table beside Yun Shangren.

  Yun Shangren took the letter paper from Bai Ruoxi's hand and smelled it, then picked up the new letter paper and smelled it again. His face suddenly changed color. Finally, he picked up the incense burner and put it to his nose. There was a small amount of ash and half a stick of incense inside. After smelling it, his face turned dark...

  Yu Dan also quickly took over these three things and smelled them, then smiled faintly: "It's the same incense."

  Yun Jinghua's face was now deathly pale, and sweat rained down as he gazed at Yu Dan with a look that seemed to want to devour him.

  "Old master, this smell, it's likely that someone with ulterior motives did it on purpose to frame Jinghua. Don't fall into their trap and misunderstand Jinghua, ah... ha... ha..." The old madam became agitated and started panting, the elderly maid beside her quickly came forward to help her catch her breath.

  Bai Ruo Xi's face sank, and she looked at Madame Yu, saying coldly: "Is Madam Yu referring to me?"

  "Master Bai, I'm not talking about you, I just fear that you might be taken advantage of by some people with ulterior motives and misunderstand Jinghua." The madam's expression softened, her tone carrying a hint of conciliation.

  Yun Jinghua's face floated with a hint of cold smile, and he turned to Yun Shangren, "Uncle Yun, may I know what happened?"

  He is now concerned about nothing else, just worried about Yun Jingchu because of this letter encountering some trouble.

  Yun Shangren sighed, and after a moment of silence, he slowly opened his mouth: "Last night, Jingchu received this letter, and let Qiu Yu accompany her. When they arrived at the place, they encountered bandits."

  Bai Ruo Xi's face changed drastically, looking at Yun Shang Ren in shock. After listening to him finish speaking, she quickly looked towards Yun Jing Chu's direction and asked, "Is the fifth young lady alright?"

  "It was nothing at the beginning, just that I bumped my head when I ran away." Yun Jingxi said calmly, "It's just Xiaoyu..." Yun Jingxi stopped talking after saying this.

  "You've been tainted by others." Yu Dan replied coldly.

  Bai Ruo Xi let out a cold breath.

  "Shut up, Fifth Aunt! This concerns a woman's honor, how can you...how dare you speak so carelessly?! Cough cough...cough cough cough..." The Grand Lady was furious, her chest heaving with rage, and she couldn't stop coughing.

  "Madam, it's already known to everyone since the servant shouted this morning. Moreover, this matter is closely related to Young Master Bai, he should be aware of it. Rather than letting him hear some exaggerated rumors from others later on, we might as well tell him ourselves." Yu Dan said calmly.

  "You..." The madam pointed at Yu Dan with her good hand, her face trembling with rage.

  "Alright, stop arguing. Dan'er is right." Yun Shangren coldly interrupted the madam's words, then turned to Bai Ruoxue, "Young Master Bai, this matter isn't good for a lady's reputation, please don't tell others about it."

  "Naturally, I won't speak nonsense." Bai Ruoxue nodded seriously.

  "Well, what else do you have to say for yourself?" Yun Shangren turned to Yun Jinghua.

  Yun Jinghua had just received a hint from the doctor's words and had completely calmed down, her face firm as she said: "Father, this must be someone framing me. I could never harm my own sister."

  "Father, I have something to say." Suddenly, Yun Jingyan, who had been quiet all along, spoke up.

  Upon hearing this, both Madame and Yun Jinghua suddenly turned towards Yun Jingyan, their eyes cold and guarded.

  "You said." Yun Shangren nodded.

  Yun Jing's expression was calm and serene as she glanced at Madame Wang and Yun Jinghua before slowly opening her mouth...