6: Please, Aunt, restore my innocence.

The final sentence was bone-chilling, making everyone present shiver involuntarily.

Even Leng Yue, who had been composed all along, could not help but change her expression.

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a stunningly beautiful woman in a crimson gauze dress walking over gracefully.

Her enchanting figure made many young Disciples present stare straight-eyed.

The person who arrived was none other than the Gu Clan Third Mistress: Su Li.

Following behind her, Cao Bu walked respectfully, maintaining a constant distance of three steps, his demeanor so deferential that not a single flaw could be found.

The hope that had been extinguished in Ninth Elder's eyes reignited.

At this moment, he was immensely grateful that he had agreed when Cao Bu came to persuade him to submit.

Otherwise, his granddaughter's matter would certainly have been left unsettled today.

Immediately, he cast a grateful look at Cao Bu.

Cao Bu nodded imperceptibly; everything he did was for one goal: to turn the entire Gu Clan into a stepping stone on his path to immortality!

"Third Mistress, please make the decision for this old man!" Ninth Elder, having cast aside all caution, was about to kneel before Su Li in public.

Su Li gently raised her jade hand, and an invisible force instantly supported Ninth Elder, causing him to stand straight again.

Leng Yue's pupils constricted slightly.

While others could not tell, she could see that Su Li's Cultivation had improved significantly and was not far from a Breakthrough to the next minor Realm.

She could not help but be secretly shocked.

This third sister's talent was truly terrifying!

"Rest assured, if the matter is true, I will naturally uphold justice for you," Su Li said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Ninth Elder was overjoyed, experiencing for the first time the feeling of having a backer.

He stole a glance at Cao Bu; unknowingly, he had come to owe this lad a favor.

Leng Yue transmitted her voice secretly: "Third sister, do you know the consequences if this matter continues?"

Su Li replied via voice transmission: "Naturally I am aware, but since the matter has already blown up, suppressing it by force will only plant thorns in the hearts of the clansmen. It is better to lay everything out in the open."

"Yun'er is set to succeed as Clan Chief in a month; aren't you just adding to his troubles? What if the clansmen gossip behind his back? How can he be Clan Chief then?" Leng Yue's tone was slightly cold.

In her view, Su Li was just causing trouble.

Su Li chuckled.

"Second sister, don't be anxious. Even if it really was done by Yun'er, so what?"

"As long as he dares to take responsibility, admits it openly, and then marries Gu Chuyan, it will instead demonstrate his capability as a Clan Chief."

"At that time, if he admits his mistake in public, the clansmen will not only not blame him, they will admire him even more."

Leng Yue's expression became even uglier.

If only it were as simple as Su Li said.

If Gu Yun admitted it, the clansmen's spit alone could drown him; what talk of admitting mistakes and marrying then?

Furthermore, it would be difficult to explain to Li Xinxue.

If she could accept Gu Yun having three wives and four concubines, Gu Yun wouldn't have just her as his only woman now.

Thinking it over, settling the matter quietly was the safest option.

At this moment, Su Li transmitted again: "Second sister, you are overthinking. Yun'er is simply not that kind of person. We should investigate the truth more thoroughly to restore his innocence."

"If we gloss over it as you suggested, it will instead make people think that Yun'er really did this."

"I believe in Yun'er, so as his Third Concubine, I must get to the bottom of this matter!"

Leng Yue looked deeply at Su Li and thought carefully.

She felt it made sense.

The reason she wanted to settle things quietly was precisely because she suspected that Gu Yun had indeed done it, wasn't it?

Conversely, if Gu Yun was innocent, her cover-up would not only be unfair but would also make people think it was a guilty conscience.

After hesitating multiple times, Leng Yue finally relented: "Fine, I will leave this matter to you to handle."

There was no other way; every word Su Li said was reasonable.

Although everyone was suspicious of Ninth Elder now, once they calmed down and thought about it, something would definitely feel wrong, which would cause even bigger trouble later.

The corners of Su Li's mouth lifted slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.

She immediately transmitted to ask Gu Yun: "Yun'er, did you really do this?"

Gu Yun was originally quite annoyed by Su Li's sudden interference, but given her status, he bit the bullet and replied: "Third Concubine, I swear, it absolutely wasn't me!"

Su Li repeated what she had just said to Leng Yue.

After hearing this, cold sweat instantly broke out on Gu Yun's back.

If Third Concubine hadn't pointed it out, he truly wouldn't have thought of this aspect!

If he had really muddled through and suppressed this matter, even if the clansmen didn't say anything on the surface, they would definitely conclude behind his back that he did it, and his reputation would be completely ruined!

Thinking of this, his dissatisfaction with Su Li instantly vanished.

As expected, apart from his mother, the one who cared for him most was Third Concubine!

As for Second Aunt Leng Yue.

Heh, a dignified quasi-emperor expert, how could she not think of such a simple matter?

She clearly thought of it, yet she still wanted to settle things quietly. On the surface, it was for his own good, but in reality, she wanted to set him up, right?

She was truly a woman with deep schemes!

Gu Yun sneered internally, and his attitude toward Leng Yue instantly grew a few degrees colder.

"Since you didn't do it, what are you afraid of regarding an investigation?" Su Li transmitted again.

Gu Yun understood, immediately knelt in public, and said loudly: "Third Concubine, please restore my innocence!"

The clansmen were stunned.

A moment ago, the Young Lord seemed afraid of an investigation; why did he suddenly demand a thorough inquiry?

This reversal came too quickly, right?

Su Li nodded with satisfaction: "Rest assured, if Ninth Elder frames you, I will never show mercy!"

After speaking, she looked at Ninth Elder again, her tone dignified: "If the matter is true, I will definitely make Yun'er give you an explanation!"

Ninth Elder and Gu Yun lowered their heads simultaneously and said in unison: "Thank you, Third Mistress (Third Concubine)!"

Su Li nodded slightly, her gaze suddenly turning to Cao Bu: "Bu'er, before Big Sister went into seclusion, she asked you and Yun'er to manage the clan's affairs together. Since that is the case, it is most appropriate for you to investigate this matter."

Cao Bu respectfully cupped his hands: "I will obey the order of Third Godmother."

Seeing this, Gu Yun's heart tightened: "Third Concubine, it would be better if you investigated it yourself."

He held an inexplicable hostility toward Cao Bu, wishing he could get rid of him quickly.

With Cao Bu investigating, he was ten thousand times uneasy.

Su Li comforted him: "Yun'er, rest assured. With me and your Second Aunt watching, if he dares to wrong you, we will immediately expel him from the Gu Clan."

Gu Yun hesitated for a moment, and although he was unwilling, he reluctantly agreed: "Then I will listen to Third Concubine."

Su Li nodded at Cao Bu with satisfaction.

Ninth Elder looked at Cao Bu in surprise, not expecting this Adopted Son to be so highly regarded by Third Mistress; it seemed he would have to be more polite to him in the future.

"Everyone who wants to know the truth, please follow me to the Misty Rain Courtyard," Cao Bu said loudly.

Everyone moved to the Misty Rain Courtyard.

Cao Bu asked solemnly: "Ninth Elder, let me confirm one more time: Gu Chuyan is indeed no longer a virgin, and it was caused by intercourse?"

"This old man stakes his life on it," Ninth Elder said decisively.

He firmly believed that First Smoke would not lie to him.

Besides, there was no need to lie about this.

Cao Bu nodded: "Then I will trouble Third Godmother to send a midwife to examine her."

Su Li immediately ordered: "Aunt Xue, you go and take a look."

A beautiful woman with lingering charm responded and stepped out.

This was a trusted aide she had brought from the Su family; apart from Cao Bu, she was the one she trusted most.

Leng Yue also dispatched her personal Maidservant: "Aunt Bai, you go too."

Li Xinxue volunteered: "I want to go too."

She didn't trust others; as the future Clan Chief's wife, she absolutely would not allow Gu Yun to have a single stain on him.

Cao Bu looked around at everyone: "To show fairness, please have the three of you examine her together. Remember, be respectful to Young Miss Gu."

These words warmed Ninth Elder's heart, and he cast a grateful look at Cao Bu.

"Yes, Steward Cao."

Aunt Bai and Aunt Xue replied in unison.

They walked with voluptuous figures toward Gu Chuyan's bedroom.

When Li Xinxue passed by Cao Bu, he subconsciously glanced at her, then quickly retracted his gaze.

This woman, she was truly stunning.

Ten breaths later.

The three, Li Xinxue and the others, walked out of the room, and everyone's eyes were tightly fixed on them.

"Heart Snow, what is the result?" Gu Yun asked eagerly.

Li Xinxue looked around at everyone with a complex expression and sighed softly: "It is indeed... caused by intercourse."

She paused, then hurriedly added: "But this cannot prove that it was done by Gu Yun!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yun's previously dim eyes reignited with hope.

"That's right! This only proves that my cousin is indeed... but that person is not necessarily me!"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to judge for a moment.

Ninth Elder stood out, furious: "Gu Yun! At this point, do you still dare to quibble? First Smoke has personally pointed you out; how can this be false?!"

Gu Yun became anxious again.

"Ninth Elder, I will say it again, I have been in seclusion to Cultivate all along and have never left!"

Just as both sides were arguing, the door suddenly opened.

Gu Chuyan walked out slowly, supported by two Maidservants, and the whole scene instantly went quiet.

Everyone's gaze focused on her.

She was pale, her eyes red, staring fixedly at Gu Yun, her eyes filled with bone-deep hatred.

Gu Yun was frightened by her gaze and subconsciously took a step back.

This reaction made everyone even more suspicious.

If not for a guilty conscience, how could a dignified Young Lord be scared back by a weak woman?

Standing in the crowd, the corners of Cao Bu's mouth lifted imperceptibly.

Gu Yun, this is just the beginning.

What your Gu Family owes my Cao Family, I will make you pay back double!

Gu Chuyan stumbled over to Gu Yun and suddenly raised her hand.

Slap!

A loud slap landed on Gu Yun's face.

"Worse than a beast!"

Her voice was hoarse, and the hatred in her eyes was almost turning into substance.

Li Xinxue originally wanted to stop her, but seeing Gu Chuyan's expression, she slowly lowered her extended hand.

Such bone-deep hatred could absolutely not be faked.

Gu Yun covered his face, furious: "Gu Chuyan! You dare to hit this Young Lord?!"

As he spoke, he was about to strike back.

"Brother Yun!"