Chapter 38

Testimony

I heard that Xiao Qi got scalded? Where was she scalded? Please dont tell me its her face. It would ruin the poor girls life! w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ said hypocritically.

Gu Si er noticed her supporter had arrived and hurried over, covering her face. Mother, Eldest Sister poured boiling water on my face. My face sob sob How will I ever face others in the future?

What happened? Let me see! w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s eyes gleamed, pretending to be concerned.

Gu Si er lowered her hand, and gasps echoed through the crowd.

This Doctor, please treat Xiao Qi quickly! Can her face be treated? someone exclaimed.

The doctor arrived and examined Gu Si er with a serious expression. I will a.s.sess the situation.

Qian Xi returned to Gu Qingluan and whispered, The doctor is from the Fleeting Year House. It seems the Eldest Madam was prepared for this.

Gu Qingluan remained unfazed and smiled at the chaotic scene.

As the doctor attended to Gu Si er, Madam w.a.n.g turned to Gu Qingluan and greeted her with a smile. Qin Luan, it has been years since we last met. I could barely recognize you.

Is that so? You have left a lasting impression on me. I couldnt forget you even if I tried, Gu Qingluan replied.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s expression slightly changed.

This girl turned out to be different from what she had imagined.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ had thought Gu Qinluan was just a brainless fool, but unexpectedly, Gu Qinluan carried herself with such grace and seemed no less impressive than w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s own daughter.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ adjusted her emotions slightly. We should have had a pleasant reunion, but sigh, I never expected such an accident to happen. Xiao Qi claims that you splashed boiling water on her face. Why would you do such a thing?

Yes, Im curious too. Why would Little Seven falsely accuse me? Gu Qingluan retorted casually.

Nonsense! Do you think I would splash boiling water on my own face just to frame you? Gu Si er screamed.

Qingluan, if it was indeed you, then admit it. Otherwise, it would be one mistake on top of another. Even though you have just returned, I cannot tolerate such behavior! w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s tone was official.

Before Gu Qingluan could respond, Gu Si er interjected, Mother, Fifth Sister was also present at the time. She witnessed it herself and can testify for me!

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ turned to Gu Qingluan and addressed Gu Qiner, Qiner, is what Little Seven said true? Speak the truth about what you saw, no lying allowed!

Gu Qiner quickly glanced at Gu Qingluan and hesitated, It it was Xiao Qi who accidentally tripped and b.u.mped into the tea table, causing the scalding hot water to spill on her own face. It has nothing to do with Eldest Sister.

The people present all showed surprise on their faces.

Gu Si er was the most incredulous. Fifth Sister, youre talking nonsense!

It infuriated her!

Why would Fifth Sister help that despicable Gu Qingluan!

She herself was Gu Siers own blood sister!

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ paused, squinting her eyes as she asked, Are you sure it was just Xiao Qi who fell and injured herself?

Yes! Gu Qiner nodded firmly, swearing by her words.

Gu Qingluan stared at Gu Qiners face, silently contemplating.

What was Gu Qiner up to?

She couldnt recall being close sisters with Gu Qiner.

Could it be that Gu Qiner wanted to defect to her side?

Hah, wasnt Gu Qiner always devoted to Gu Lingxue?

Sensing Gu Qingluans gaze, Gu Qiner smiled at her, displaying a self-a.s.sured demeanor that was more reserved than five years ago.

Sixteen years old she had grown into a young lady.

She had changed, and naturally, Gu Qiner had changed too.

However, old habits die hard.

While she was a soul from another world, what about Gu Qiner? Could her true nature be altered?

With Gu Qiner being the sole witness to testify in favor of Gu Qingluan, and being Gu Si ers own sister, it was impossible for her to intentionally harm Gu Si er. Therefore, everyone believed Gu Qiners words.

Gu Si er had accidentally injured herself, but in her anger, she deliberately framed Gu Qingluan.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ scolded angrily, You troublesome girl! You injured yourself because of your own carelessness, how can you falsely accuse your older sister?

Gu Si er had yet to recover from the shock of Gu Qiners betrayal and argued in frustration, Thats not true! It was clearly her who harmed me! Fifth Sister, why are you helping this b*tich?

But at that moment, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ suddenly shouted, Outrageous!