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Chapter 120 Framed

That morning, Luluo was walking in the garden and met Aunt Wang, Xie's concubine. Aunt Wang was jealous of Luluo's favor and deliberately found fault with her, saying, "Luluo, you are just a lowly maid, how dare you be so arrogant in Gu's house!"

Luoluo looked at Aunt Wang coldly, anger welling up in her heart. She remembered Aunt Wang's teachings, held back her tears, and said calmly: "Aunt Wang, although I am a maid, the lady treats me like a daughter, and I have my dignity. If you dare to provoke me again, don't blame me for being rude!"

Aunt Wang was so angry that her face turned blue. She didn't expect that Luluo would dare to contradict her. She waved the fan in her hand and hit Luluo fiercely. Luluo dodged quickly, and Aunt Wang's fan hit the tree.

At this time, Gu Zhiyi happened to pass by. When she saw this scene, she immediately stopped Aunt Wang: "Aunt, what are you doing? Luluo is my maid. If you dare to touch her, you are touching me!"

Aunt Wang turned pale with fear. She knelt down hurriedly and begged for mercy: "Madam, I was wrong. I will never dare to do it again."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Aunt Wang coldly, and secretly swore in her heart that she would make sure Luluo could gain a firm foothold in the Gu Mansion and prevent her from being bullied by anyone again.

Gu Zhiyi turned her head and said to Luoluo gently: "Luluo, are you okay? Get up quickly." As she spoke, she personally reached out to help Luoluo up and patted her shoulder gently.

There were tears in Luluo's eyes, but she forced a smile and shook her head: "Madam, I'm fine, it just hurts a little."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Luoluo's forbearing expression and felt pity in her heart. She turned to Aunt Wang and said firmly, "Aunt, please get up. But I must explain today's matter to you clearly. In the Gu Mansion, no one is allowed to bully my maid."

Aunt Wang stood up tremblingly, lowered her head, and dared not make any more excuses.

Gu Zhiyi took Luluo and walked towards the depths of the garden. The maids along the way bowed to them one after another, their eyes full of respect.

"Madam, why do you protect Green Ivy so much?" Aunt Wang couldn't help but ask, with a hint of doubt in her tone.

Gu Zhiyi stopped, turned around and looked at Aunt Wang, smiling, "Aunt, do you know? I have watched Luluo grow up since she was a child. She is smart, hardworking, and filial. How can I watch her being bullied?"

Aunt Wang lowered her head silently, feeling a little guilty.

Listening to Madam's words, Luluo felt a warm current in her heart and couldn't help but say, "Madam, you care about me so much, I will definitely work harder to share your worries and troubles."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said, "Okay, I believe you."

Aunt Wang looked at this scene and couldn't help but sigh. She suddenly realized how ridiculous her previous actions were.

"Madam, I understand. I will be nice to Luoluo in the future and will never let her be bullied again." Aunt Wang said sincerely.

Gu Zhiyi smiled and nodded: "Auntie, I'm glad you understand. We are all from the same mansion, we should support each other instead of undermining each other."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Aunt Wang's eyes. She bowed deeply, then turned and left the study.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Aunt Wang's back and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

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The carriage of the Gu Mansion swayed slightly, and Gu Zhiyi, who had closed her eyes to rest, opened them. She gently lifted the curtain, and saw the sunlight shining through the sparse clouds onto the ground, reflecting the vermilion gate of the Gu Mansion. She smiled slightly and lowered the curtain.

Inside the car, the maid Luluo was carefully tidying up Gu Zhiyi's clothes. Seeing the lady open her eyes, Luluo immediately put down the work in her hands and asked with concern: "Madam, are you okay? Do you feel unwell?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently and smiled, "It's okay, I just feel a little tired. Luluo, do you know where we are going now?"

Luoluo replied respectfully: "Madam, we are going to attend the party at the Gu Mansion. Today is Madam Gu's birthday, and many relatives and friends in the mansion will come to congratulate her."

The carriage moved slowly on the bluestone slabs, making a creaking sound.

Soon, the carriage drove into the Gu Mansion. Gu Zhiyi and Luluo got off the carriage together and saw that many guests had already gathered at the door of the Gu Mansion. Gu Zhiyi greeted everyone with a smile, behaved properly and gracefully.

After entering the mansion, Gu Zhiyi and Luluo came to the longevity hall. Old Madam Gu sat in the first seat, her face filled with a happy smile. Gu Zhiyi walked forward and bowed respectfully: "Mother, I wish you a long life and happiness as vast as the East Sea."

Madam Gu smiled from ear to ear, patted Gu Zhiyi's hand and said, "Zhiyi, you've worked hard. Today is the first birthday you've spent with me, I'm very happy."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with moisture, and she smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother, I will be with you on every birthday from now on."

The birthday banquet began. Gu Zhiyi and Luluo sat aside, watching the relatives and friends of the Gu Mansion laughing and talking, their hearts filled with joy. At this time, a maid quietly walked to Luluo and whispered, "Sister Luluo, there is a woman named Qiao Yaxian who wants to see Madam, saying that she has something important to tell you."

Luoluo was stunned and immediately said, "Qiao Yaxian? Why is she here? Hasn't she been expelled from the Gu Mansion by the Madam?"

The maid nodded and said, "Yes, but she insisted that she had something important to tell you and must see the lady."

Luluo hesitated for a moment and said to the maid, "Go tell Qiao Yaxian to wait for Madam in the pavilion in the back garden after the birthday banquet."

The maid took the order and left. Luluo returned to her seat, secretly worried in her heart: What on earth could Qiao Yaxian want that she dared to disturb the lady at the old lady’s birthday party?

After the birthday banquet, Gu Zhiyi and Luluo came to the back garden together. In the pavilion, Qiao Yaxian was waiting anxiously. Seeing Gu Zhiyi coming, Qiao Yaxian immediately knelt down and cried, "Madam, please save me! I... I was framed!"

Gu Zhiyi frowned, looked at Qiao Yaxian, and said, "Qiao Yaxian, get up and talk. What happened to make you so embarrassed?"

Qiao Yaxian wiped away her tears and said, "Madam, I was falsely accused of stealing, and now everyone in the Gu Mansion thinks I am a thief. Madam, please save me. I know I made a mistake, but I am really wronged this time!"

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, looked at Qiao Yaxian, and said, "Qiao Yaxian, since you know you are wrong, why don't you repent?"

Qiao Yaxian burst into tears and said, "Madam, I was wrong! I am willing to accept the punishment, but I beg you to find out the truth and clear my name!"

Gu Zhiyi sighed and said, "Okay, I will send someone to investigate this matter. But you have to remember that no matter what the result is, you have to reflect on your mistakes."

Qiao Yaxian looked at Gu Zhiyi gratefully and nodded repeatedly: "Thank you, Madam. I will definitely do it."

It turned out that Qiao Yaxian was framed by a maid with ulterior motives.

Gu Zhiyi expelled the maid from the Gu Mansion and restored Qiao Yaxian's innocence.