Qian Duobao froze.
He mustered his courage to glance at Shen Yunxi, then at Shen Yinning: "This…"
Shen Yinning lowered her lashes, adjusted the golden hairpin adorned with kingfisher and peony atop her coiffure, already guessing the origins of this set of jewelry.
To think the court ministers praised Lu Ying for his integrity and uprightness, but he secretly dared to accept bribes.
Xue Ling deliberately let this merchant in, purely to use his words to expose the illicit relationship between her and Lu Ying.
She had helped Mianmian escape his clutches, and this was his retribution.
So young, yet vengeful and utterly ruthless.
She didn't panic, instead casually casting a teasing glance at Lu Ying.
After all, if Qian Duobao confesses the truth, Lu Ying wouldn't escape the crime of accepting bribes.
Lu Ying clearly noticed her gaze.
He remained composed as a mountain, idly sipping tea.
Since entering the court, he had never accepted a bribe.
