If what came before was mere anger, mixed with suspicion, now, even if Fifth Madam wanted to defend herself, it would not be convincing.
Everyone in the Marquis Mansion knew of Teng Qiuniang's love for the Marquis and how she entered his chamber. It made sense, both logically and emotionally, if Fifth Madam harmed Second Madam for her sister's sake.
Besides, Zhou Dao Po was an outsider; if she wasn't involved, how could she know so much?
The Grand Dowager raised her hand, pointing at Fifth Madam, unable to speak for a long time.
Fifth Madam knelt before the Grand Dowager, crying, "Mother, I truly didn't do it. Please don't believe her words."
At that moment, Chief Steward Hu, who had been silenced by the crowd, presented a small notebook to the Grand Dowager, "Kept together with the silver note, it lists Zhou Dao Po's employers and the dates when medicines were purchased..."
