Chapter 83 I Am Not a Bad Person

Chief Steward Shang glanced at the people and took in their expressions, which made him snort in his heart.

His inference was similar to that of the imperial guards, but he went a step further and was already guessing who had done this.

"Someone who likes to meddle in other people's business and uses a hook-shaped sharp blade..."

Chief Steward Shang touched his chin, but couldn't think of a specific candidate.

It's not easy to find a few nosy people in this palace.

Either they are young people who have just entered the palace, or they are old people who have buried their necks.

But by chance, there are quite a few people who meet these conditions nearby.

Whether they are young or old, they are willing to go to a quiet place.

The young ones have to practice martial arts, so they have to be focused and have no trouble with others.

The old ones seek peace of mind and live in peace with the world.

In just a moment, Chief Steward Shang thought of several suspects.

As for the hook-shaped sharp blade, he really couldn't think of a specific candidate.

Even Chief Steward Shang had never heard of anyone in the palace using such things as weapons.

"Why do you come out to wander around all day?"

Chief Steward Shang thought unhappily, and he had already made a decision on this matter.

On the surface, Chief Steward Shang was the most senior eunuch still active in the palace.

But there were actually a few more terrifying old immortals hiding in the palace.

These people were already dying, and every day they lived was a wait for death.

Chief Steward Shang could not rule out that it was one of these old immortals who came out to have fun on a whim.

While thinking about these questions, they had unknowingly come to the vicinity of Jingyang Palace.

...

"Here they come!"

Li Xuan saw from a distance that a group of people were approaching with a cart.

He looked closely and found that the cart was carrying the injured eunuchs and palace maids.

And the person leading the team was actually Chief Steward Shang.

"Why is it him again?"

Li Xuan crouched up with a guilty conscience, only showing one eye to continue staring.

Last time when the imperial meal was stolen, it was this old man who investigated and even traced them to their Jingyang Palace.

This time, it was only about an hour before and after, and they had already come to the door.

"He brought the victim with him this time, I'm afraid he has bad intentions."

Li Xuan frowned secretly, not knowing what to do.

The door of Jingyang Palace was knocked.

Shang Zongguan knocked on the door politely as before, without rushing or being impatient.

When the eunuchs and palace maids on the cart saw the place, they wailed even louder, as if they were about to die.

Shang Zongguan didn't say anything, just turned his head and glanced at them coldly.

Then there was a deathly silence.

Their wailing was stuck in their throats, and no one dared to spit it out again.

Shang Zongguan didn't waste time talking to them, retracted his gaze, and continued to wait quietly in front of the door.

After being frightened like this, these people knew they were afraid and dared not make noise anymore.

After a while, the door was opened.

Yu'er walked out calmly, ready to face everything.

She just coaxed Princess Ankang to bed, and then left a letter beside the bed in case she never came back.

Although Yu'er didn't know what happened in the alley before.

But she was afraid that some people would make her spit out the reason.

Therefore, Yu'er seemed calm on the surface, but she had already expected the worst result in her heart.

But even so, when she opened the door and saw Shang Zongguan, she was still surprised.

"Shang, Shang Zongguan?"

"Well, Miss Yu'er, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Shang Zongguan smiled and greeted gently.

On the cart, a brave eunuch pointed at Yu'er and said hatefully: "Shang Zongguan, she is the witch who used magic to harm us!"

Shang Zongguan waved his hand casually without turning his head.

Then a flowery eunuch came forward, grabbed the eunuch's collar, and slapped him repeatedly, without any intention of stopping.

After only seven or eight slaps, the eunuch spat out all the teeth in his mouth and fainted from the pain.

Seeing that he was no longer moving, the flowery eunuch let go of his hand, bowed respectfully to Shang Zongguan, and then slowly stepped aside.

This scene shocked everyone.

Yu'er, the eunuch on the cart, and Li Xuan who was secretly spying, couldn't help swallowing their saliva.

"How cruel!"

Seeing that everything was quiet again, Shang Zongguan continued to say to Yu'er: "Don't be afraid, I just came to check some things with you."

"As for why I came, you should know it in your heart, right?"

Shang Zongguan's eyes gradually became sharp, and Yu'er felt that she was seen through and had no secrets at all.

She couldn't help but grasp her sleeves nervously, but still nodded calmly.

"That's good."

Shang Zongguan saw all of Yu'er's reactions, turned his gaze to the cart, and asked her: "These people said that you stole their silver, and said that you used magic to harm them to their current state."

"What do you have to say about this?"

Hearing that she was so wronged, Yu'er's heart was immediately filled with anger and grievance.

It was obviously them who bullied her and robbed her money, but now they are the first to complain and find fault with her.

If she was not a little maid in the cold palace, how could Yu'er pretend that nothing happened and swallow all the bitter fruits alone.

In the huge palace, no one can ask for justice for her.

Even if there is, Yu'er will not go to find it.

Because she is afraid of causing trouble for Princess Ankang.

As long as they can still live well, Yu'er can accept some grievances and lose some copper coins.

Even if she used to earn so much money, she needed to work hard for several days.

It’s not that Yu’er doesn’t value money anymore, she’s just too scared.

She’s scared that she can’t even protect her current life.

Thinking of this, the anger and grievance in her heart gradually subsided, and she slowly calmed down.

Yu'er took a deep breath, then silently organized her words in her mind, and said to Shang Zongguan:

"Report to Shang Zongguan, I didn't steal anyone's money."

"Every day I either work in Jingyang Palace or take some private jobs outside to earn some pocket money."

"I have never had any contact with them during this period."

"Today, I heard that someone was selling bacon, so I wanted to buy some. When I arrived at the agreed place, these people slandered that my money was stolen and asked me to give it all to them. When I didn't give it, they blocked me in the corner, punched and kicked me, and robbed me of my money."

"Later, I only heard them suddenly start screaming, and then I saw them all falling to the ground with their buttocks covered, bleeding a lot."

"I was scared, so I quickly fled back to Jingyang Palace."

Speaking of this, Yu'er knelt on the ground and said to Shang Zongguan: "If I really know some magic, how dare they bully me?"

"Please ask Shang Zongguan to investigate!"

After Yu'er finished speaking, the scene was silent.

Manager Shang silently looked at Yu'er who was kneeling in front of him, carefully recalling every word she had said before, as well as her demeanor when she spoke.

On the cart, the palace maids and eunuchs all looked nervous.

Although they had a lot to say, no one dared to take risks because of the previous experience.

The eunuch who had his teeth knocked out was still lying beside them, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive.

Even though they realized that the current situation was not favorable to them, they all stared at each other, hoping that someone would be the first to come forward.

Unfortunately, everyone else thought so too.

Manager Shang helped Yu'er up from the ground, only to find that her face was full of tears of grievance, but she just held back without making a sound.

"Okay, I understand."

A gentle smile gradually appeared on Manager Shang's face, and he gently patted Yu'er's hair and comforted her:

"Little girl, don't cry."

At this moment, Manager Shang was as kind as an ordinary old man coaxing his granddaughter.

But this kind smile is more terrifying than the legendary evil spirit in the eyes of some people!

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