Reborn to be without his father but with his son, the prince shouted, "I'm not dead!"

Chapter 25: Litigation
Ji Xiuxu disagreed, "But my daughter is innocent. Her reputation will be damaged if she goes to court."

Shaoqing said with a righteous look on his face.

"To be honest, the people who brought the case were your second young lady's former parents-in-law. Before they beat the drum to protest, they made a scene in the street, which damaged your daughter's reputation."

Ji Xiuxu was surprised. He didn't expect it was them.

"My Lord, why don't you allow your daughter to go with me now? Once the case is fully investigated, I will give your daughter justice." Shaoqing advised kindly.

Ji Yunchu saw that Ji Xiuxu's expression relaxed.

"No! I can't go to court to challenge this."

If she went, wouldn't it be confirmed that she was involved in the case? How would the Queen and the Crown Prince view her then?

"Yunchu, just go for a while. When the case is clear, your father will come to pick you up." Ji Xiuxu comforted her.

Ji Yunchu was unwilling and tears fell like rain.

When she saw a hint of impatience flash across Ji Xiuxu's face, she knew that this trick was no longer working on Ji Xiuxu.

Ji Xiuxu’s meaning was very clear, she must go!
In that case, she couldn't be embarrassed alone!

"Dad, since the people who are suing me are my former parents-in-law, I beg you to let me go with me. They might be able to show some mercy for my sake."

Ji Xiuxu was angry.

Others don’t know that Ji Anyu married a fool, but doesn’t Ji Yunchu, the instigator, know about it?

Besides, Ji Anyu was surrounded by rumors. Once she went out, she would be pushed to the forefront and would probably be drowned by everyone's spit.

He looked at Ji Yunchu with disappointment and was shocked to realize that he had never really understood Ji Yunchu before.

Ji Yunchu was at a loss as to what to do. Unless she had no other choice, she did not want to confront Ji Xiuxu too early.

Ji Anyu's appearance in front of everyone could help her attract most of the firepower.

Shaoqing thought about it carefully and realized that the deceased was Ji Anyu's husband, so it was understandable for Ji Anyu to follow him.

"Well, I allow you to keep me company."

Ji Xiuxu had no choice but to ask someone to call Ji Anyu out.

When the servant from the front yard came to Chaoyang Courtyard, Ji Anyu had finished breakfast and was rinsing his mouth.

"Miss, why doesn't the Duke stop you? It will be disadvantageous for you to leave the house at this time." Han Yan complained.

Ji Anyu smiled disapprovingly.

"It doesn't matter."

She was worried that she had no legitimate reason to go to the Dali Temple to watch a play.

Ji Xiuxu was surprised that Ji Anyu cooperated with the investigation without any complaints. In comparison, he found Ji Anyu more pleasing to his eye.

The courtroom of the Dali Temple was filled with common people who were there to watch the show. When they saw Shaoqing bringing people from the Duke's Mansion, although they were very excited, they did not dare to say anything because of the Dali Temple's Minister.

"Please, sir, help my son! Ji Yunchu instigated the beggar to break into the bridal chamber and kill my son." Wang Yaxi's swollen eyes were filled with tears.

A fierce look flashed across Ji Yunchu's eyes.

"The old woman slandered me without any reason. I have always been in the Duke's Mansion. When did I come into contact with beggars?"

Wang Yaxi sneered: "Oh, your maid Chunxue has already explained everything clearly. First, put drugs in the wedding wine, and then let the beggars enter the house to harm people."

Ji Yunchu glanced at Chunxue who was kneeling and shivering beside him, and said calmly.

"Chunxue, why are you slandering me? I know you hate me for driving you out of the house, but you were dishonest and stole my bracelet. I didn't beat you to death, which was already an extra favor from me. I didn't expect you to repay kindness with hatred."

Chunxue looked at Ji Yunchu in disbelief. She was caught by Wang Yaxi because of her carelessness and could not stand Wang Yaxi's beating, so she confessed part of the things.

She always felt that she was a maid in the Duke's Mansion and had been with Ji Yunchu for many years, and Ji Yunchu would protect her.

"Miss, I did it because you said I could do it without worry and you would save my life. How can you go back on your word now?" Chunxue burst into tears.

Ji Yunchu said without allowing any argument, "Bitch! I am a legitimate daughter of a Duke's mansion, and I have no grudges against them. Why would I ask you to harm them? You must be deliberately seeking revenge against me!"

Chunxue looked up at Ji Yunchu who was looking down at her, and her emotions immediately collapsed. "Miss, it was you who wanted to harm Ji Anyu. It was you who asked me to send people to persuade Wang Yaxi to marry Ji Anyu for a fool. It was you who said to use drugs to knock Ji Anyu unconscious, and then asked beggars to enter the bridal chamber to humiliate Ji Anyu. You said you wanted to ruin Ji Anyu's reputation and make it impossible for her to come back to the Duke's Mansion!"

There was an uproar among the crowd.

"Wow~ What a vicious girl, a beast in human form, a femme fatale."

"Bah! What a beauty! I don't think she's as pretty as the other young lady. I heard she's not the Duke's biological daughter..."

When Ji Yunchu heard the scolding behind her, her red lips turned pale and her face looked extremely ugly.

Ji Xiuxu's heart skipped a beat. He had never expected that the beggar was really related to Ji Yunchu. He glared at Ji Yunchu with dissatisfaction.

The prince likes Ji Yunchu, and Ji Yunchu has taken over the prince's position. What else could he be dissatisfied with?

Now the Duke’s Mansion has lost all face.

Ji Anyu mentioned it at the right time.

"I remember that my ex-husband found the beggar when he broke into the bridal chamber. They started fighting and accidentally knocked over the candle flame. I ran out to call for help but it was too late. This matter is known to everyone. I don't know who spread the rumor this morning that I had an affair with the beggar?"

Chunxue pointed at Ji Yunchu angrily and said, "It must be her! She wants Ji Anyu to be disgraced."

Ji Anyu suppressed her sneer and looked over with tears in her eyes.

"Sister, you hate me so much, but the Duke's Mansion is my home. Can't I even go home? Can't I recognize my biological parents?"

Every word is like crying blood, every sentence is like cutting the heart.

Ji Xiuxu felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. He closed his eyes, weighed the pros and cons, gave up his compassion, and then opened his eyes and spoke fiercely.

"Haruyuki already has a grudge against my eldest daughter. Words are not enough to prove it. Please, please keep them in custody for now and re-examine the case when you find evidence."

The temple minister rubbed the gavel with his fingertips.

His people have already gone to catch the person who sold the drugs, and it would be even better if they could find someone who witnessed the beggar and Haruyuki's conspiracy.

The current evidence is indeed insufficient to convict Ji Yunchu.

After a moment, he slammed the gavel again.

"Just follow what the Duke says."

"Dad, save me. I don't want to be locked up in jail." Ji Yunchu begged.

Since they are in the same boat, the Duke's Mansion will definitely not give up on her easily.

After all, not everyone can catch the eyes of the prince and the queen.

Just as Ji Yunchu expected, Ji Xiuxu signaled Ji Yunchu to stay calm.

He said angrily, "Go to the cell and wait. I will find a way to get you out."

Ji Yunchu relaxed, nodded obediently and followed the officer.

"father."

Ji Anyu stood in front of Ji Xiuxu at some point, with sadness in her eyes.

Ji Xiuxu felt guilty and didn't dare to look Ji Anyu in the face. He hurriedly took off his purse and gave it to Ji Anyu.

"An Yu, no matter what mistakes Ji Yunchu made, she is still a member of our Duke's Mansion. I know you feel wronged. Spend the money. If it's not enough, ask dad for more."

Ji Anyu sneered. She didn't expect that this little thing could bring down Ji Yunchu.

If the Duke's Mansion wants to protect Ji Yunchu, then let them do so. It would be best if they spoil Ji Yunchu to the point of being lawless.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Ji Yunchu commit a crime that would punish the entire clan.

At that time, she should marry into Prince Zhong's Mansion and have nothing to do with the Duke's Mansion anymore.

She was very happy when she thought about the Duke's Mansion regretting it so much.

(End of this chapter)