Duke Anguo's mansion has a prominent position in Beijing, and even if the royal family sees it, they must show courtesy.
Mrs. An Guogong was the first sister of the late empress. She had a deep friendship with the three childhood sweethearts of the emperor, and few people dared to provoke her.
Mrs. Lin did not dare to say anything more and hurriedly walked out.
Mrs. Song patted Gu Jinzhao's hand to reassure her, and then pulled the person to follow her.
In the hall of the main courtyard, the old lady of the Lin family and several gentlemen of the Lin family were accompanying the prince and Mrs. An Guogong to talk.
When Mrs. An Guogong heard the footsteps, she put down the tea cup in her hand and looked at the door.
When he saw Mrs. Song and Gu Jinzhao behind Mrs. Lin, a flash of surprise flashed across her eyes.
Several people came in quickly, first greeted the prince, and then greeted Mrs. An Guogong.
As soon as Gu Jinzhao entered the room, he felt the prince's scrutinizing eyes on him, giving him a strong sense of oppression.
When everyone was present, Mrs. Anguo asked someone to tie a young boy in.
"I have found out what happened yesterday. It was not Miss Gu who caused Miss Lin to fall into the water. It was the servant in charge of cleaning the pavilion, and she poured oil there. Another maid who ordered her committed suicide by taking poison last night. The clues came to That’s it.”
Mrs. An Guogong sighed: "This matter is the responsibility of the Duke's office. I brought an apology. I hope Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin..."
Before Mrs. An Guogong could finish speaking, Uncle Lin hurriedly spoke: "Since we have found out clearly, this matter ends here."
Mrs. An Guogong took a brocade box from the nanny beside her, opened it, and handed it to Mrs. Lin: "This is an apology to Miss Lin. Since she hasn't woken up, Mrs. Laulin will keep it first."
Inside the brocade box is a top-quality warm jade bracelet, which is very rare.
"This is too expensive... we can't accept it."
Mrs. Lin's eyes lit up, but she still pretended to refuse, and finally accepted it at the insistence of Mrs. An Guogong.
After Lin Qingyue's matter was settled, Mrs. An Guogong looked at Gu Jinzhao.
"Miss Gu, since I see you here, I will go to the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion." After saying that, he took a similar brocade box, opened it, and handed it to her: "The maid who framed you has been sent to someone else. Send it to your house and leave it to your disposal, and this is an apology to you."
Gu Jinzhao looked at the warm jade bracelet in the box that was exactly the same as Lin Qingyue's, and sighed in his heart that Duke Anguo's mansion was really generous.
Warm jade is very rare. It is said that wearing it on the body has the effect of warming and nourishing the body, which is especially good for women.
Do a complete show, and when you leave this door, what happened today will be spread out immediately.
She smiled sweetly at Mrs. An Guogong, with trust in her eyes.
"Jin Zhao cannot accept this bracelet. As for the maid, she is the Duke's servant after all. It is up to you, madam, to deal with it. Jin Zhao is very satisfied if he can prove his innocence."
She has bright features, but her face is a little baby fat. There was a smile at the corner of her mouth, and the two pear dimples were a bit sweet. Mrs. An Guogong felt soft in her heart. This little girl seemed to be different from the rumors.
"Zhao Zhao is right, it would be great if he can prove his innocence."
Mrs. Song pulled Gu Jinzhao to her side, then looked at Mrs. Lin and sighed, with a hint of apology in her tone.
"No one believed her at the time. Miss Lin was frightened and could not help explain, so she acted recklessly. Although the circumstances are excusable, a mistake is a mistake, and it is entirely up to Mrs. Lin to punish her."
Gu Jinzhao lowered his head to block the slight upward curve of the corners of his mouth.
The eldest aunt said this beautifully. She gave Mrs. Lin the right to choose, but she set up a fight with the other party. If she didn't punish her, she would feel aggrieved if she didn't punish her.
Mrs. Lin looked at the two of them blankly. This was not their attitude just now!
