Conclusive Evidence

The Old Madam frowned. “Just call the physician I usually see—”

Li Minfeng said, “An ordinary physician may not be able to help. I’ve heard Imperial Physician Lin is exceptionally skilled at identifying medicinal ingredients. Why don’t we invite him here?”

The Old Madam hesitated for a moment. Imperial Physician Lin was famous for being upright and uncompromising, a man of great repute who would never deliberately favor either side. Li Minfeng had suggested summoning him so that everyone would be convinced. The Old Madam closed her eyes, but in the end, she was still hesitant.

The entire room fell deathly silent.

The slanting sunlight cast alternating light and shadow across Li Weiyang’s delicate face. She smiled coldly. “Since Eldest Brother can invite Imperial Physician Lin, that would be best. But if he proves my innocence, what will you do?”

Li Minfeng raised his brows and smiled, brimming with confidence. “Then I’ll kowtow in apology and kneel to offer you tea!”

“Good! It’s a deal!” Li Weiyang gave a silent smile.

At her words, Li Changle’s sharp gaze swept silently across Weiyang’s face.

Li Xiaoran was soon summoned. As soon as he entered, he saw Li Weiyang standing alone in the main hall while everyone else sat, the two sides seemingly arrayed against each other. He couldn’t help feeling a headache coming on. What had happened now? He was just about to ask when the Old Madam said, “Since you’re here, sit down. We’ll wait until the imperial physician arrives before reaching a verdict!”

Li Xiaoran’s gaze passed over everyone’s faces before finally settling on Li Weiyang, who stood with her back ramrod straight. His brows furrowed deeply...