Dou Ying immediately pulled a long face, very unhappy.
She wanted to argue further. xxs壹贰
Zhou Wanyou spoke first, "After the children have spoken, we will naturally listen to second sister-in-law's opinion. But if second sister-in-law cannot control her anger, then I will have to ask second sister-in-law to leave."
"Why should I leave!" Dou Ying's tone suddenly rose.
"Because this is the General's Mansion, and I am the mistress here." Zhou Wan You's words were full of pressure.
Dou Ying was choked.
She subconsciously glanced at Su Qingtian. Su Qingtian's face was cold, and he remained silent, but it was clear he agreed with Zhou Wan You.
Dou Ying gritted her teeth and swallowed her words.
She couldn't leave. If she left, who knew what Yin Yin would say. If she let something slip, it would truly be a case of stealing a chicken only to lose the rice.
Dou Ying quieted down.
Besides the two involved parties, the other three children simultaneously cheered in their hearts: Mother is mighty!
Zhou Wan You's gaze first fell on Su Yin Yin, "Yin Yin, do you have anything to say?"
Dou Ying nervously grabbed Su Yin Yin's shoulder.
Su Yin Yin pursed her lips tightly and did not look up.
Zhou Wan You didn't mind and looked at her son, "Si Yuan, Mother knows your character. Tell Mother what you have to say."
Su Si Yuan suddenly raised his head, his eyes red, and looked at the people seated, "Mother, I didn't do anything."
Zhou Wan You smiled gently at him, "Mother knows."
She had always admitted that the third child was a mischievous child, but he would not do such a heinous thing. This was beyond doubt.
Su Si Yuan's tears instantly fell.
He wiped his tears fiercely with his sleeve and tried to speak clearly, "Yesterday, Su Yin Yin asked me to Cang Gui Pavilion, saying she wanted me to help plead for her second brother."
"Then, I don't know how, she suddenly fainted. I went to see her, and then I was knocked unconscious."
Su Qingtian frowned, looking at his son kneeling below with a complex expression.
In this case, this kid really didn't do anything, and was framed?
"Are you done talking? If you're done, shouldn't it be my turn to speak?" Dou Ying said sarcastically, looking at Su Si Yuan, "Are you implying that Yin Yin slandered you?"
"It's true that Yin Yin asked you to Cang Gui Pavilion. She was worried about her brother. Perhaps you took advantage of this to threaten Yin Yin. Otherwise, how could it have escalated to this?"
Su Si Yuan clenched his fists, "I didn't!"
"You know best whether you did or not," Dou Ying sneered, tilting her head up. "I don't care. In any case, I must have an explanation for today's matter."
Zhou Wan You's tone was as calm as ever, "What does second sister-in-law want?"
Seeing her yield, Dou Ying blurted out almost without thinking, "I want you to come forward and release Xing Zhe from prison!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.
Su Yin Yin also tensed her body, tears welling up in her eyes.
Zhou Wan You curved her lips, unsure if it was mockery or helplessness, "You caused all this just to get your son out of prison?"
Dou Ying knew that her request was a bit hasty, but since the words were already spoken, there was no need to hide anything.
After all, they had wronged her now.
"This is what you owe Yin Yin. No matter what the request, you can only agree."
She said this with utmost righteousness.
Zhou Wan You sighed, "Second sister-in-law, Yin Yin is your own daughter. Is it fair to Yin Yin to bet your daughter's lifelong happiness on such a gamble to save your son?"
She also had a daughter. If this happened to her, she would never do such a thing.
Not only because of her doting on her daughter, but more importantly, Su Xing Zhe had made a mistake, and his imprisonment was a just punishment.
Exchanging an innocent child's life for a wicked child's life was not something a mother should do.
Su Yin Yin, who had been lowering her head, finally raised it and looked at Dou Ying.
Dou Ying did not change her tune at all, "Stop saying such useless things. Your son defiled Yin Yin, so you must take responsibility."
She used the word "defiled," which already defined the matter and sentenced Su Yin Yin to death.
Su Yin Yin clenched the teacup, and endless hatred grew in her scarlet eyes.
Dou Ying was willing to let her daughter be a stepping stone for her son, but Su Yun Mo was unwilling to let her brother be their climbing ladder.
She tugged at Su Qingtian's sleeve. After Su Qingtian lowered his head, she whispered something in his ear.
Su Qingtian's face showed surprise, and then he nodded, "Go."
Su Yun Mo jumped off the ground and ran outside.
Dou Ying frowned, "What tricks are you playing now?"
Su Qingtian's face was cold, "Second sister-in-law will know when she sees."
Not long after Su Yun Mo went out, she returned, accompanied by a doctor, while Xi Tian held a teapot and teacups.
Seeing this, Dou Ying's expression immediately changed.
"Daddy, Mommy, this is what Mo Mo asked Uncle Xi Tian to get from Cang Gui Pavilion."
Su Yun Mo took a step back.
The doctor stepped forward and cupped his hands, "This old man has examined it. This pot of tea contains a soporific. After drinking it, consciousness will be lost within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
Su Si Yuan seemed to recall something and said loudly, "Su Yin Yin previously wanted me to drink this to check, but I didn't drink it!"
He didn't drink it, but Su Yin Yin did, which was why she fainted.
Su Qingtian's face turned grim.
There was no need to ask any further about what had happened.
"So what if the tea had medicine? Who can prove that Su Si Yuan didn't put the medicine there?" Dou Ying was somewhat flustered.
She shouted hoarsely, her hands tightly gripping Su Yin Yin's shoulders, "Yin Yin, tell me! Did Su Si Yuan give you this tea? Speak quickly!"
Su Yin Yin looked at her as if she were looking at a stranger.
In fact, Dou Ying was indeed a stranger to her now. Dou Ying was no longer her mother, but the mother of her brothers.
Dou Ying's heart sank at this gaze, her expression gradually turning cold. She gritted her teeth and said word by word, "Yin Yin! Don't forget what you promised Mother!"
She absolutely had to save Xing Zhe. For this, she had already sacrificed Yin Yin. If she went back on her word now, it would be bad for everyone!
Everyone stared at Su Yin Yin, waiting for her to explain clearly.
Su Yin Yin closed her eyes and gritted her teeth tightly. After a long while, she opened her eyes, and the light in them was gone, leaving only darkness.
She slowly uttered a word, and ultimately, even she betrayed herself: "Yes."
Dou Ying suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"You're talking nonsense! Why are you lying!" Su Si Yuan stood up in disbelief, about to rush over.
Su Si Zhuo and his brother quickly stepped forward and restrained him.
"Third brother, calm down!"
Su Si Yuan struggled, feeling as if the sky was falling, "She's lying! She's lying! I didn't! Eldest brother, second brother! I didn't, I didn't!"
Why would Su Yin Yin lie? By saying this, she not only ruined her own reputation but also ruined herself and the entire General's Mansion!
Su Yun Mo looked at Su Yin Yin with a complex expression and secretly sighed.
She probably guessed the reason why Su Yin Yin said this.
Either she would take the blame, and Dou Ying would treat her well in the future because of this matter.
Or, she would have a moment of catharsis and reveal the truth, only to be driven out of the house and left to wander the streets.
And whether it was the former or the latter, her purity was already destined to be lost.