Chu Qianli did not believe a single word Qin Liuyan said to her from beginning to end.
She trusted her intuition.
Qin Liuyan could not possibly be her mother.
Although she was not the original Chu Qianli, she possessed all of the original owner's memories.
Over the years, she had never felt even a shred of affection from Qin Liuyan.
If Qin Liuyan was merely acting, then the genuine care of a mother would surely have been felt by the other party.
But what had the original owner felt?
It was Qin Liuyan's mockery, her suppression of her, and her repeated slanders against her for the sake of Chu Huaiyu!
To say that such a woman was not Chu Huaiyu's birth mother, but her mother?
Heh, even a child wouldn't believe that.
Therefore, she was confident enough to believe that all of this was false.
Long Ye, who had already lost hope, looked at her abruptly: "Li'er, you say you can prove you are my granddaughter?"
Long Feifan also stared at Chu Qianli, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, and also, a hint of excitement.
Chu Qianli felt a warmth in her heart.
It seemed her maternal grandfather and uncle were more inclined to believe she was their family's child.
In contrast, no one from the Duke's mansion or the royal family was willing to believe her.
Chu Qianli nodded to Long Ye: "Yes, I can prove I am Grandfather's granddaughter."
"How can you prove it?" Long Feifan immediately asked, clearly very expectant.
Chu Qianli then looked at the Emperor and said faintly: "A method passed down from ancient times, blood recognition."
Chu Hongtao immediately said displeasantly: "Qian Yue is no longer here, how can..."
"It can also be done between generations."
Chu Qianli didn't even glance at him, only looking at the Emperor: "Although blood recognition is not entirely accurate, this is the first step. If even this step cannot be achieved, then at least it can be shown that this person is fake."
As for the one who tested positive, it didn't necessarily mean they were real.
If their blood types happened to be compatible, then she could use another method to prove that Chu Huaiyu was not Long Ye's granddaughter.
However, that would require more instruments and some time for her to prepare.
But for now, a simple blood recognition would be enough to scare the people from the Duke's mansion.
Chu Huaiyu's expression was blank, but Chu Hongtao and Qin Liuyan exchanged glances subconsciously.
Although they only looked at each other for a fleeting moment, Qin Liuyan immediately lowered her head, not daring to look again.
But Chu Qianli still caught that glance.
As expected, they were guilty!
These two, to elevate Chu Huaiyu, had fabricated such a huge lie!
"Your Majesty, if you wish to ascertain who is truly Long Qian Yue's daughter, allow me and Chu Huaiyu to undergo blood recognition with Marquis."
Was Chu Qianli's calm demeanor a sign of genuine confidence in her proof, or had she become so audacious that she could utter lies so smoothly?
After the Empress Dowager and the Emperor exchanged glances, they looked at Yu Linglong beside them: "Can blood recognition be done between generations?"
It seemed the Empress Dowager was still more inclined to believe Yu Linglong.
Yu Linglong's expression was blank. After giving Chu Qianli a cold glance, she nodded: "It... might be worth a try."
However, seeing Qin Liuyan's expression now, Yu Linglong immediately felt it was meaningless.
She had thought she could truly bring down that wretched Chu Qianli, but it turned out to be a farce!
Yu Linglong, being a person of meticulous thought, now knew who was real and who was fake.
Not wanting to see Chu Qianli triumphant, Yu Linglong was about to find an excuse to leave with the Empress Dowager.
Unexpectedly, Long Ye, who was sitting on a chair, suddenly stood up, took a step forward, and said in a low, hoarse voice: "There's no need for such trouble. This old subject knows who Qian Yue's child is."
... Qin Liuyan, kneeling on the ground, trembled with fear.
Blood recognition could also be done between generations?
If Chu Qianli had said this, everyone might not have believed it.
But Yu Linglong herself had said so.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager would never doubt Yu Linglong's medical skills!
But she had already spoken. If everyone now believed Chu Qianli was Long Qian Yue's daughter, then she...
Wouldn't she be committing the crime of deceiving the emperor?
Qin Liuyan was terrified and cried, "Your Majesty, Marquis, ancient books also say that blood recognition is not always accurate!"
"Xiao Qi is indeed my daughter, Marquis... Marquis, you cannot forcefully claim my daughter!"
"Xiao Qi is truly my daughter, Your Majesty!"
The Emperor remained silent, and the Empress Dowager was somewhat disappointed and did not wish to say anything further.
However, Long Ye unexpectedly said: "There is no need for blood recognition. This old subject naturally recognizes his granddaughter."
His gaze fell on Chu Qianli, his eyes carrying an indescribable weight.
Just as everyone thought he was going to stand with Chu Qianli, Long Ye unexpectedly shifted his gaze to Chu Huaiyu.
"Huaiyu, come here."
What did this mean?
Chu Hongtao and Qin Liuyan were shocked.
Chu Huaiyu was only surprised for a moment before getting up from the ground and slowly walking up to Long Ye: "Marquis..."
"When I look at you, I feel you are very similar to Qian Yue. It's just that without proof, I dare not speak rashly."
"Father!" Long Feifan didn't understand!
How was this Chu Huaiyu similar to his sister Long Qian Yue?
Had his father lost his mind!
Clearly... clearly, when he looked at Chu Qianli's defiant demeanor just now, it was exactly like Qian Yue's!
This person... so frail, how could she be his sister's daughter?
Although he was young when his sister passed away, he clearly remembered her eyes.
His sister's daughter must be Qianli!
It couldn't be Chu Huaiyu!
"You don't understand," Long Ye sighed softly and took Chu Huaiyu's hand.
His expression was indescribably solemn, and his voice was extremely heavy.
But what he said was at least firm: "When your sister passed away, you were still young, and your impression of your sister was not deep enough, which is why you don't recognize her."
"Father! I can't..."
But Long Ye's stern gaze fell upon him.
Long Feifan clenched his fists tightly and finally turned his face away, remaining silent.
No matter what decision Father made, he could only obey!
But he absolutely could not accept his father's words that Chu Huaiyu resembled his sister.
Because she didn't resemble her at all!
Everyone else, except the Emperor and Empress Dowager, was stunned.
Chu Qianli merely looked at Long Ye calmly, remaining silent.
Perhaps she didn't understand many things, but at this moment, she had lost all desire to speak.
Everything before her seemed distant.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager were at a loss for words.
At this moment, Qin Liuyan suddenly stood up, looked at the Emperor, and said in a low voice: "Everything is this commoner's fault."
She then looked deeply at Chu Qianli and said in a hoarse voice: "Li'er, I know you will not forgive your mother, but I am truly your mother."
"If you don't believe me, your mother can prove it to you by dying!"
She suddenly turned around and rushed straight towards a nearby pillar.
Chu Qianli remained unmoved, but Chu Huaiyu was terrified. Before Qin Liuyan could hit the pillar, she grabbed her.
However, she herself was carried by the momentum towards the pillar and slammed her head into it...