Zhang Chengyan’s body went rigid. Bai Wutong was equally incredulous.
Noble Lady Xu was actually claiming that Jin Weige had done it? Bai Wutong had previously sought out Biyun and revealed Mengdong’s true identity specifically to frame Jin Weige. She knew that although Jin Weige and Gao Jingwan were old acquaintances from families with decent ties—and despite Gao Jingwan having spoken ill of her behind her back—given Jin Weige’s temperament, she would never have directly murdered her out of spite.
Gao Jingwan was not some stray cat or dog; she was a consort of the Emperor! Jin Weige was not stupid; she would certainly have known that Gao Jingwan still had her uses. Gao Jingwan was so mindless that she could easily be turned into a sharp blade in one’s hand—why kill her outright? That would only cause a scene and leave behind evidence. It was simply unprofitable.
Chapter 20