Chapter 173: A Plot Within a Plot (5)

Suddenly, Su Zian's expression changed, and his words came to an abrupt halt.

Su Wan was not without enemies; she and Su Luo clearly had an old grudge, and the relationship between the two was very tense.

Last time, Wan'er slandered Luo'er and even dragged him along to check on her; it was hard to guarantee that Luo'er wouldn't harbor a grudge.

At this thought, Su Zian's expression flickered uncertainly.

Deep in his own world, he failed to notice Madam Su, who was right beside him, and the fleeting, knowing smile at the corner of her mouth.

Madam Su had gone to great lengths to make Su Zian fix his suspicion on Su Luo, so she naturally continued her efforts.

She frowned and said softly, "Luo'er… surely not? What kind of grudge could there be between the two sisters? It's not that I'm biased, but Luo'er is naturally timid and as cowardly as a mouse. Besides, she doesn't have even a shred of Spiritual Power, so how could she possibly frame Wan'er?"

Su Zian waved his hand.

His wife was simply too kind, never thinking the worst of people; how could she know how sinister the human heart could be?

There had long been an old grudge between Luo'er and Wan'er; this was something he had known for a while.

As for Luo'er being naturally timid and cowardly… Scenes of his recent encounters with Su Luo suddenly flashed through Su Zian's mind.

The Su Luo of the past might have indeed been as cowardly as a mouse, humble and timid, but on the day the Crown Prince came to break the engagement, her performance showed no trace of inferiority or cowardice. On the contrary, she even dared to provoke the Crown Prince!

Furthermore, during this recent incident, after being wrongly accused by Wan'er, she had remained neither humble nor arrogant, defending herself with reason and evidence. Her words were sharp and logical, even leaving him speechless.

Was this Su Luo truly the humble and timid girl his wife spoke of? Aside from her lack of Spiritual Power, her entire aura was completely transformed compared to before.

Seeing Su Zian's brow furrowed, Madam Su sneered inwardly but said calmly, "General, Wan'er has already been framed to this extent, and her future is practically ruined. You cannot ruin Luo'er as well. Even if Luo'er did this, let's… just pretend we saw nothing."

Having been married for many years, Madam Su had a perfect grasp of Su Zian's temperament.

With these words, she was playing a game of retreating to advance.

Sure enough, Su Zian did not disappoint her.

"How could that be! Absolutely not!" Su Zian said with a cold expression that brooked no argument. "If this truly was Su Luo's doing, then she must pay the price! This General will absolutely not show any favoritism!"

"Someone, come!" Su Zian roared loudly.

The guards standing at the door entered quickly.

"Start the investigation with the Man in Black; this matter must be thoroughly investigated!" Su Zian shouted. "No, this must be investigated, but remember, it must be done in secret. Absolutely no making a scene."

"Yes." Zi Mo bowed, took the order, and left.

The seeds of suspicion had been sown, and now she just had to wait for them to take root and sprout. Looking at Su Zian's gloomy expression, Madam Su's mood was excellent.

Returning to the main room, Madam Su was in such a good mood that she ate an extra bowl of Lotus Seed Soup.

Nanny Zhao, who was by Madam Su's side, approached flatteringly and whispered, "Madam, the orders have been given. They will take action tonight."

Madam Su said with a faint smile, "Very well. Remember, this must be done carefully. Not a single word must be leaked."

Watching Nanny Zhao's departing back, a flash of crazed viciousness flickered in Madam Su's eyes.

These concubine-born daughters—every single one of them is truly nauseating to look at.