Chapter 95: The Birthday Banquet (15)
Because Shen Luo suddenly came to visit a few days ago, and said many things that Ma Lian thought he was secret, Ma Lian felt deeply uneasy in his heart. After all, the person was sent by the Regent's Palace, and originally he thought that even if the person died, it would not be easy to dispose of the body casually, but Shen Luo's arrival made Ma Lian unable to take care of it, so he could only prevaricate and dispose of the body as soon as possible before Su Zhi returned to the imperial city.
Naturally, for the sake of Su Zhi's face, the funeral of the corpse was done very decently, but Shen Luozi had never asked or even mentioned this matter, but now that he suddenly said it, he caught Ma Lian off guard.
Ma Jian's first year is more than half a hundred, and he will not be like glue with that maid, but today Ma Lian's frivolity and pity are obvious to everyone, and they have a little speculation about Ma Lian's personality, and then think of the maid's outstanding appearance, and everyone unconsciously has a few fragrant guesses in their hearts.
Although the people standing in the garden can testify, but in the end, they are all spectators, and now that such a thing happens, they will not care whether their guess is true or false, as long as the story is dramatic enough to become a talking point, people will spread it by word of mouth and talk about it.
Li Anran's matter, why is this not the case? What is the difference between these so-called famous families who are full of poetry and books and have noble status, and those lowly commoners who beg for a living in the market?
Shen Luo looked coldly at the people in the garden with different expressions, and the look in his eyes didn't know whether it was smug or sarcastic, but the flash of darkness still fell in Ma Lian's eyes, and he was sure in his heart that this matter had nothing to do with Shen Luo, but he couldn't figure out the key points.
The garden was only quiet for a moment, Kang Lu listened to Shen Luo's words, and the doubts in his heart were eliminated, so he pointed the finger at Ma Lian again: "Ma Lian, what else do you have to say..."
The words were said like this, but Kang Lu's tone seemed to ask, 'What else do you have to quibble', Ma Lian gasped, and looked at the people in the garden at this moment, as if he wanted to find someone who could help him, and Mrs. Ma had already passed out because of her emotion, so she couldn't help Ma Lian speak, not to mention that even if she said it, I'm afraid no one would believe it.
Just as Ma Lian looked around, a voice suddenly sounded: "Master Ma, he ......"
After only half a sentence, everyone's eyes looked at it in unison. The man who spoke, Shen Luo, didn't have any impression, looking at his clothes, it shouldn't be a too prominent identity, he was able to appear at this birthday banquet, I think he should have some relatives with Kangfu, but he actually helped Ma Lian speak.
Although the man looked at everyone's eyes, especially Kang Lu, his eyes seemed to be about to eat people, as if once he said something to help Ma Lian exonerate, Kang Lu would immediately teach him to be angry, but despite this, the man paused, and still said: "Master Ma, he was indeed a little drunk before, and he even walked a little staggering......
Ma Lian looked at the man with a little gratitude in his eyes, but there was also a vague inquiry, he was thinking about who this person was and why he would help him speak, but before he could think of anything, Shen Luo said again: "That's strange, just now Master Ma boasted that he drank quite a lot, saying that he would never get drunk, but now someone sees that he is indeed drunk, why is this?" ”
Shen Luo didn't finish speaking, he only glanced at Fran, and Fran understood, and immediately continued: "Princess, what else can it be, I think I deliberately pretended to be drunk, and I want to reduce my guilt after the incident!" ”
"You! Where did you come from,, do you have a place to speak!? Ma Lian pointed at Fran and scolded.
Shen Luo only waited quietly for Ma Lian to finish scolding, and said softly: "Master Ma, if there is a grievance, naturally there will be people to talk about it, and it is not that black and white can be reversed if no one is allowed to speak." ”
"You-"
"What's more..."Shen Luo interrupted Ma Lian's words, still in a light tone: "Even if Master Ma, you are really drunk, Miss Kang's reputation is damaged now, can you get away with being drunk?" ”
These words almost clearly identified Ma Lian's crime today, Shen Luo knew why, but the rest of the people present didn't know, they only felt that Shen Luo was reasonable, and someone immediately accused: "Master Ma, you are also an official in the court, is it possible that if you are drunk and misguided, the emperor will be considerate of you?" Besides, where is it so simple to make a mistake now? ”
Ma Lian secretly complained in his heart, and he hated to tear Shen Luo on the spot. He never admitted the so-called frivolity, just Shen Luo said a few words, how did things suddenly turn into a debate about whether he committed a sin because he was drunk?
The matter has come to this point, it is useless to talk more, Ma Lian has already understood that this matter has been a trap from beginning to end, and the top priority is not to argue, but to find out where Shen Luo did it. Thinking of this, Ma Lian only glared at his accuser viciously, and his tone immediately became calm.
"Master Kang, everyone, there is still something strange about this matter, and I, Ma Lian, will never admit my guilt! Since we have our own opinions, we might as well go to Dali Temple to debate right and wrong, it's really not good, there is also the Criminal Department, and Your Majesty, this matter will definitely come to light! ”
Others couldn't hear the latter words, but Shen Luo knew that it was for her, so she only listened quietly. Ma Lian didn't wait for Shen Luo to speak, but it was Mrs. Kang and Kang Lianlei who immediately shouted: "No! No way! ”
Although the matter has already started, in the end, it is only spread among the nobles of the high gate, as long as no one deliberately spreads it, the market can still maintain face, but once it reaches the government, it must be known to everyone, and Kang Lianlei will really be shameless.
Seeing that things were deadlocked, Fran secretly glanced at Shen Luo's expression, she was not in a hurry at all, as if she knew that this matter would eventually develop according to her thoughts.
Sure enough, this stalemate only lasted for a moment, and Kang Lu spoke: "Okay! That's what you say! ”
"Nope! Daddy... No... No! ”
"Sir! Lei'er is still so young, are you really going to ruin her life?! ”
"Enough!" Kang Lu gritted his teeth and said, "What can't be destroyed, our family Lei'er didn't do anything wrong, it's some people who are obsessed with lust!" ”
Although he didn't name him, everyone could see that when Kang Lu said this, his eyes fell on Ma Lian, who only had a straight face, but did not refute anything.
What Kang Lu said is true, and there is nothing wrong with Kang Lianlei in this matter, but everyone knows in their hearts that her innocence has been damaged, and future discussions and guidance are indispensable. Although she is a victim, this matter will not end because the matter is disposed of, but will completely ruin the rest of her life in the world's discourse as the story spreads.
What people care about may never be whether she is innocent or not, or even whether the final disposition is fair and reasonable, what others care about is always whether this matter is enough to become an after-dinner conversation.
Although Kang Lianlei and Mrs. Kang tried their best to stop Mrs. Kang, a dignified and decent person, even splashing and rolling on the ground to contend with Kang Lu, in the end, the wife could not resist her husband, and the daughter could not convince her father.