Chapter 4: Bet

Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, Luoyue shamelessly revealed her bare feet to everyone, which was a breach of etiquette. However, at this moment, everyone's attention was not on that, but rather on her feet.

There was nothing on her feet, and she stood there with a strong aura radiating from her, exuding the air of a resolute and powerful individual. Everyone was puzzled, wondering if this was still the same Luoyue.

After seeing her feet, everyone began to doubt Wang Er's testimony. Could it be that she was innocent?

When Luoyue put her shoes back on, Chu Yi's eyes revealed a hint of disgust. She knew he despised her, but she didn't live for him. She didn't care about his gaze. She lived for herself now, and she was the master of her own fate. No one here could bully her again.

Thinking about all the traps and conspiracies orchestrated by the Crown Prince, Luoyue felt sorry for the previous owner. The original owner had loved the Crown Prince unconditionally and was willing to die for him. But just because she was considered useless, she ended up in such a situation.

At this moment, Wang Er was trembling with fear, and Luoyue confidently questioned him, "Your Highness is here. Tell the truth. Who ordered you to frame me? Who showed you the pressure points? Who paid you? Point them out and clear my name!"

She despised the Crown Prince, but she had to do this for her own benefit. She could only express her disdain in her heart.

Upon hearing Luoyue's questioning, the expressions of the Crown Prince, Shangguan Yuqing, and Muyan Dan changed suddenly. Muyan Dan even averted her eyes in guilt.

How dare this despicable woman use the Crown Prince to threaten Wang Er.

Before, they used to tremble in fear and couldn't even hide, but today, she was so powerful, and they dared not speak, fearing that they would be seen as the ones who framed her.

Wang Er's testimony was overturned by Luoyue, and he didn't know what to do. He was afraid of Luoyue and even more afraid of the cunning Muyan Dan. Thinking of Muyan Dan's whip, he leaned towards her, "Miss Shangguan, please don't force me anymore. Only with His Highness here can I speak the truth. You seduced and forced me. Stop threatening me."

Even at this point, he dared to deny. Luoyue was not afraid of his false accusations. She looked around and said, "Even if I'm not good enough, I am still the daughter of the Grand General. Do you think he's worthy of me? If I were to seduce someone, it would be the most outstanding and perfect man in the world. What is he?"

When Luoyue said this, the onlookers found her reasoning sound. Despite her timidity and noble status, how could she be interested in someone like Wang Er?

Luoyue had to defend her reputation. If she didn't clear her name today, she would be sent to the execution ground. Even if she didn't die, she would never be able to lift her head again. At the age of eighteen, she didn't want to be humiliated.

Seeing the deadlock, Shangguan Yuqing suddenly flashed a glint of determination in her eyes and looked at Luoyue, "Sister, I believe you, but others don't. However, I have a way to prove your innocence. The girls in our family have a birthmark on their arms, and as long as they are unmarried, this birthmark will remain for life. Why don't you show everyone your arm and prove your innocence?"

Upon hearing Shangguan Yuqing's words, Luoyue was still thinking about when this birthmark would come into play, but she didn't expect it to happen now.

They were checking her birthmark just for this moment.

Fortunately, she had remained calm and had the foresight to open the dressing table before they barged in and applied a small red dot on her arm.

Regardless of whether it worked or not, she had to try. At this point, she saw Luoluo smugly seeking Muyan Dan's approval, and Muyan Dan was trying to please Shangguan Yuqing.

It seemed they were very confident and certain of their victory.

Seeing Luoyue's silence, Muyan Dan thought she was guilty and sneered excitedly, "Useless, what are you still dawdling for? Hurry up and show your arm. Are you feeling guilty? If you've lost your innocence, I don't think you're worthy of His Highness. You should leave now and stop bothering His Highness."

Not willing to accept this, Luoyue couldn't agree. If she were to divorce the Crown Prince today because of her loss of innocence, she would fall into a pit and never be able to climb out.

She would definitely divorce the Crown Prince, but not for this reason. At the very least, it should be something like the Crown Prince's impotence or incompetence. This reason, which damaged her reputation, was more suitable for the real useless person, Muyan Dan.

The other lackeys of Muyan Dan also echoed, "Yes, just show us your arm. It's not like we're going to eat you. Stupid, do you dare to let us see?"

Seeing Muyan Dan and her lackeys looking smug, a sly glint flashed in Luoyue's eyes. She pretended to be guilty and lowered her head, "Do you really want to see?"

"Of course," everyone nodded firmly, looking forward to the show. They were eager to see this useless person make a fool of herself. Playing with this useless person had always been entertaining for them.

They really don't want this waste to be convicted and die in such a boring way, being constantly tortured and teased is much more interesting.

"Alright, it's what you want to see. But as the legitimate daughter of the grand general, I am not someone you can just casually watch. If you want to watch, let's make a bet. I have the Palace Sand, what if I don't have it?" Liu Yue looked at the crowd, a hint of calculation in her eyes.

Luoluo, who was by Mu Yandan's side, personally checked Liu Yue's arm. So when she heard this, she immediately said maliciously, "Let's make a bet. If you don't have the Palace Sand, let my young lady whip you a hundred times, and then we'll throw you into the pig cage."

Liu Yue sneered. A hundred lashes, that's really harsh. It would probably beat her to death.

"If I have the Palace Sand, what if I make your young lady Mu Yandan drink water from the sewer?"

When Liu Yue said this, Shangguan Yuqing felt a bit strange. The Liu Yue in front of her didn't seem as foolish as before. She seemed to have changed, becoming intelligent and wise, exuding an air of unparalleled elegance.

Her long black hair was casually draped behind her, shining like satin. Her features were picturesque, and her black eyes were like a pool of stars, shimmering with a charming radiance. She seemed to have instantly become dazzling, making it hard for people to look away. Looking at her like this, she really did resemble an unparalleled beauty.