Chapter 621 Cuiya's Outburst

Cuiya was truly crying, her eyes red and swollen, her throat hoarse from sobbing. Next to the feigned tears of Du Concubine, the effect was immediate and striking.

Cuiya looked much more convincing—anyone with eyes would be more inclined to believe her.

Master Jie sighed softly, "Don't be too sad, don't be afraid, just tell us everything that happened today exactly as it happened."

Cuiya kowtowed and then said with a hoarse voice, "This servant and the young lady were in the courtyard today when Du Concubine came to see her. She dismissed the maids right away, saying she had private words for my mistress. I was taken outside the courtyard by Du Concubine's maids, and truly, I didn't know what they discussed. Not long after, the young lady and Du Concubine came out with a shovel."