Prime Minister’s Illegitimate Daughter - Chapter 20
“Wait.” The Grand Princess who had been silent all this while stopped the two maidservants who were walking towards Chu Mengli, “Search a lady’s body in public, even if we don’t manage to find her, her reputation will at least be tarnished.”
“That’s right!” Furthermore, there is no proof that it is the Fourth Miss of the Chu Clan. The crown prince did not agree either. Chu Mengli was the younger sister of Chu Mengdie, so the Crown Prince was very protective of her.
“Let’s send someone to look around the garden first!” The Eldest Princess said to Lady Wang.
“Yes, Ling’er doesn’t dare to lie. However, because she was standing far away, she didn’t see what was stuffed inside.” Zhao Ling’er answered with a resolute and decisive tone.
“Grand Princess, don’t you think this is evidence? The bracelet must still be in her sleeve. ” Wang Yuhan stepped forward to stand beside Zhao Ling’er.
“What does Madam Wang think of this matter?” The Grand Princess turned her head to the side and asked the Lady Wang. Although she had a high status, she was still a member of the Wang Clan. After all, the one who had lost everything was the Wang Clan.
“This… The bracelet was bestowed by the empress … “If I can’t find it …” Lady Wang’s expression became somewhat awkward. Chu Mengli was the young lady of the Prime Minister’s Estate, and Chu Zhennan doted on her. Han’er wanted to marry into the Residence of Prime Minister, so the relationship between the two families couldn’t be broken.
“Mother, the Emperor bestowed it to Aunt.” Wang Yuhan whispered in Lady Wang’s ear.
“Miss Chu, if we don’t find anything, I will apologize to you in person.” Madam Wang was moved. There was really no other way right now.
“The two of you, go search.” Wang Ya Han assigned the two maids from before.
Chu Tianzo’s face darkened and he was about to stand up to stop her.
Chu Mengli stepped forward before the two lass could do anything, “No need, the bracelet is indeed on me.”
When the people at the banquet heard this, some of them were surprised, while others had a look of understanding. Of course, there was no lack of schadenfreude.
Wang Yahan also did not expect such a situation. After a short moment of surprise, she recovered her pride. “Humph! I said it must have been you. ”
Chu Tianzuo stood up and cupped his hands in front of Chu Meng, “Miss Wang, I think there must be some kind of misunderstanding. My sister would never do something like that.”
Chu Mengli looked at the tall and straight back of Chu Tianzuo in front of her, and the corners of her mouth curled into a smile.
“Young master Chu does not need to speak up for her. Now that the spoils are gone, she has to admit that she stole it. This has nothing to do with the other people in the Prime Minister’s Estate. Ya Han and the empress will report this. ” Although Wang Yahan usually called him “Big Brother Tian Zuo” in private, she could not call him that in front of so many people today.
“Big brother, my fourth sister has already admitted to it …” Chu Mengdie stepped forward to advise him.
“I’m sure she won’t.” Chu Tianzo’s eyes were firm as he interrupted Chu Mengdie’s next words. There must be a misunderstanding. ”
“Who said I admitted that I was the one who stole it?” Chu Mengli walked around Chu Tianzo and stood in front of him.
“Didn’t you just say that the bracelet is on you? Then if it wasn’t you who stole it, then who stole it? ” Bai Ningxue’s voice was filled with sarcasm.
“Being with me doesn’t mean that I was the one who took it. Maybe someone planted it for me?”
“Miss Chu, who will frame you?” Mrs Wang asked in disbelief.
“I don’t even know who this person is.” Chu Mengli looked around with disdain, “However, I can find her.”
“The bracelet is on your body, and you have stolen it. This is just your excuse.” Wang Ya Han coldly snorted.
Chu Mengli ignored her and turned to bow to the Grand Princess, “Grand Princess, I’ve heard that you are a woman, but you are a righteous and straightforward person. Chu Mengli was full of respect and admiration, although I am just a concubine, I am also from the Prime Minister’s Palace, I cannot be framed like this. If I can’t find the person who framed me today, I’ll let it go. But if I can find it, then I’ll have to ask the Grand Princess to avenge me.
The Grand Princess saw that even though Chu Mengli was still young, she had a calm expression from start to finish. Her words were orderly and without the slightest hint of panic. Moreover, Chu Mengli was pretty and cute. She was not as gentle or pretentious as a normal girl from a noble family. There was a spirit energy on his body. He admired her from the bottom of his heart.
“Alright, today I’ll give you a chance to prove your innocence.”
“Grand Princess?” Mrs Wang didn’t understand.
The Grand Princess waved her hand to show her imperial majesty, “There’s no need to say anything. You should also understand the importance of reputation to a lady from a noble family.”
Wang Yuhan looked at Chu Mengdie with some unease. The latter gave her a look of relief, but she tried to recall it herself. She felt that there was nothing wrong with her plan, so she was finally able to relax.
“Thank you, Grand Princess!”
“Please bring some red ink.” Chu Mengli said to the servant girl closest to her.
The young maid looked at Lady Wang, who nodded at her. Only then did he rush to get the imprint.
“Miss Wang said that the things were lost in the garden. Then, all the female servants who have been in the garden and the maidservants in the mansion, please imprint your finger marks on the paper. Each of them needs to be marked with a name.”
“I’ll go first.” The Grand Princess took the lead and imprinted her own fingerprint on it.
Although the ladies were somewhat unwilling, the Grand Princess hadn’t gone to the garden and had instead taken the lead. Thus, they had no choice but to follow suit.
Chu Mengli also printed her fingerprints and signed her name.
Chu Mengli turned around and faced everyone. She took out an embroidered handkerchief, used it to cover her hands, and took out the Golden Ring Bead Jade Bracelet from her sleeve pocket, then loudly said, “Everyone knows, there are ten tiny circles on each of our fingers. But you may not know that there are no two identical fingerprints in this world, not even two of our own ten fingers. ”
Some of them carefully looked at their fingers.
“Our hands, on the other hand, secrete grease and sweat. It’s like a seal smeared with mud. When you touch a smooth surface, you leave fingerprints.” Chu Mengli’s eyes inadvertently swept over Wang Ya Han and Chu Meng Die’s bodies, “In other words, whoever touches this bracelet will leave behind their fingerprints. By comparing the fingerprints we just received, we will know who touched the bracelet and who is the thief.”
“How do you identify the fingerprints on the bracelet if you can’t see them clearly?” Feng Tian Ci asked curiously.
“If you see it like this, of course you won’t be able to see it clearly.” Chu Mengli smiled, “In the wind.”
A figure appeared in the wind and respectfully handed over a porcelain bottle.
Everyone was very surprised with the appearance of the wind, Chu Mengdie and Madame Bai were even more shocked, but Chu Mengli did not explain.
However, some people could guess the identity of this young miss Chu Mengli. Although she was only a concubine, Chu Xiang had actually given her a secret guard. It could be seen how much she loved Chu Mengli.
Chu Mengli explained to the crowd, “This is fluorescent powder, because the bracelet is easily stained by sweat and grease. Sprinkle some on the bracelet and place it in the darkness, and you will be able to see the fingerprints clearly.” After he finished speaking, he carefully opened the bottle and poured it onto a piece of paper. Then, he picked up the paper and blew on the bracelet.
She didn’t expect that the fireflies would die the next day. Suddenly, Chu Mengli had the thought of turning them into fireflies, she wanted to see if she could add them to the material with Chief Steward Yu, but she didn’t expect that it would be useful at this time.
