Chарtеr 12 (7/15)
Gоng Yuаnzhi sаt with his lеgs crossеd, lооking аs if hе were waiting fоr а good shоw to unfold.
Еldеr Хuе sаid, "Yоung Mastеr Jue, this matter is of great imроrtanсe. Yоu must nоt sреak rесklеsslу..."
Gоng Shangjuе replied, "Тhrеe Еlders, the gossiр about Gоng Ziyu's origins hаs nеvеr сеаsеd within the Hоusе of Gоng. Nоw, thе mediсal rесords clеаrly dоcument the еvidence, аnd wе аlso hаve Madаm WuJi аs а witness. Ноw саn уоu dismiss this as rесkless tаlk?"
As hе spokе, Gong Shаngjuе lоokеd аt Еldеr Xue, his eхpression commаnding respeсt without anу traсе of аnger. Under his imposing presence, Elder Xue fell silent.
Gong Shangjue glanced at Madam WuJi beside him and continued, "Even if Elder Xue believes I am speaking recklessly, Madam WuJi was the maid who attended Madam Lan during her childbirth. She has known Madam Lan since childhood and was as close as sisters. Why don't we hear what Madam WuJi has to say?"
Everyone turned their gaze to Madam WuJi, who stood up calmly and bowed to the three Elders.
Madam WuJi said, "Three Elders, although I have been in the House of Gong for over twenty years, I am merely a woman. I do not know whether my words in this Council Hall will carry any weight."
Elder Hua replied, "Just speak the truth. We will make our own judgment."
Madam WuJi finally turned to look at Gong Ziyu, the first time she had made eye contact with him since entering the Council Hall. After a moment, she shifted her gaze back to the three Elders, placing her hand over her heart in a gesture of swearing an oath.
"I, WuJi, swear to the heavens that Gong Ziyu is indeed the biological son of Gong Hongyu and Madam Lan!"
Upon hearing this, Gong Yuanzhi immediately stood up from his seat. "You!"
Gong Shangjue was taken aback, as if he had been slapped in the face, and his expression instantly turned grim.
Even Gong Ziyu was surprised, his ears ringing faintly.
Madam WuJi continued, "From the day Madam Lan became pregnant, I never left her side. Madam Lan was in poor health and suffered from fainting spells, requiring constant medication, which led to her premature delivery. All of this is clearly recorded in the medical records at the clinic."
Young Master Yue had now succeeded as Elder Yue. At this moment, he calmly shifted his gaze from Madam WuJi to Gong Shangjue. "Is this the witness Young Master Jue spoke of?"
Before Gong Shangjue could speak, Madam WuJi interjected, "A few days ago, Young Master Jue came to me to inquire about the details of Madam Lan's childbirth. At the time, I had already vaguely guessed his intentions. However, Ziyu was then diligently overcoming challenges in the Back Mountain. As a weak and isolated woman, I had no choice but to pretend to conspire with him under pressure. But I thought to myself that when the time came to speak before the Elders, I could not distort the truth or call a deer a horse."
Gong Shangjue regained his composure. "Three Elders, I can understand that Madam WuJi, out of maternal affection, is reluctant to expose Gong Ziyu." He then presented the medical records to the three Elders. "Words can be altered, but black and white on paper cannot be falsified. Madam Lan's medical records clearly state that Gong Ziyu was not born prematurely but was carried to full term. Comparing this with the time Madam Lan entered the House of Gong, it is sufficient proof that she was already pregnant before marrying into the House of Gong. These medical records were obtained by my younger brother Yuanzhi from Madam WuJi's room. She has hidden them for years, swapping the truth for falsehood and passing off fish eyes as pearls."Elder Hua took the medical record, seeing only the words "Gusu Yang Clan" written in large characters on the cover. Elder Hua began flipping through the record, while Elder Xue leaned in to look as well.
At that moment, Madam WuJi calmly addressed the three Elders: "May I take a look at this medical record?"
Elder Xue handed the record to Madam WuJi, somewhat puzzled: "Have you not seen this medical record before?"
Madam WuJi flipped through the pages: "This is not Madam Lan's medical record. I have never seen it."
Gong Yuanzhi angrily raised his voice: "You're lying! This was taken from your room—how could it not be?! You yourself said the Old Blade Master switched them out and altered Madam Lan's medical record!"
Madam WuJi wore a look of confusion: "Why would you say such a thing, Young Master Zhi? There is only one copy of Madam Lan's medical record, and it has always been kept in the medical hall."
Gong Shangjue looked at Madam WuJi: "Let's avoid pointless arguments. Each side insists on their own version, and it leads nowhere. But black ink on white paper does not lie." He pointed to the medical record in Madam WuJi's hand. "This record, whether in handwriting or seal imprint, matches the writing and signature of Mr. Jingjie, who treated Madam Lan back then."
Elder Xue nodded: "It is indeed Mr. Jingjie's handwriting, using his preferred Huizhou ink, and the seal is genuine..."
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