Just as she finished dressing, hurried footsteps sounded outside. Shen Zhiyi lowered her head to straighten her sleeves, inwardly mocking:

It's here!

"Young Madam, something terrible has happened!"

"What's all the fuss about!" Hongrui hissed angrily in a low voice. "Don't you have any manners?!"

Shen Zhiyi asked calmly, "What happened?"

"Madam is injured."

"What!" Shen Zhiyi frowned and went to the front hall, where she saw her mother-in-law with tattered clothes, blood on her ears, and disheveled hair.

A doctor was treating her wounds, and she was wincing in pain and wailing.

"Mother, please bear with it a little longer." Song Yuxiu's younger sister and sister-in-law, Song Ruoying, said anxiously, her eyes reddening.

"Mother, what happened to you?" Shen Zhiyi feigned concern, but secretly felt extremely pleased.

"Don't even mention it, it's such bad luck!" the mother-in-law snorted.

"The wound has been treated. Avoid getting it wet for the next few days, eat a light diet, and I will prescribe a few more doses of medicine for you." After the doctor finished speaking, the maid took him out.

Shen Zhiyi's gaze fell on Lin Yaoyao, who was standing to the side.

Her mother-in-law brought her back!

"I went out today to buy some tonics for Yuxiu, but I never expected to encounter bad people. Fortunately, I met this Miss Lin, who saved me." As she spoke, Madam Chen gestured for Lin Yaoyao to come to her side.

All of this was within Shen Zhiyi's expectations.

With her money stolen, the mother-in-law had no money left and naturally couldn't settle Lin Yaoyao down.

Therefore, they had no choice but to take her back to the Marquis's residence.

Lin Yaoyao, who was eager to enter the Marquis's mansion and enjoy a life of luxury, would certainly agree.

Lin Yaoyao...

You practically delivered this to my door!

Shen Zhiyi glanced at Lin Yaoyao and expressed her gratitude, "Miss Lin, thank you for saving my mother."

"You flatter me, Your Highness. I just happened to be passing by." This was the first time Lin Yaoyao had met Shen Zhiyi.

Contrary to her expectations, she had assumed that the young lady from the General's Mansion would be uncouth and shrewish. However, she was surprised to find that the young lady had beautiful almond-shaped eyes, gentle features like flowing spring water, and an elegant and refined demeanor, as pure and graceful as the moon and as pristine as snow.

Every gesture she made exuded the refined elegance of a noblewoman from a prominent family.

He exuded an air of nobility.

She just stood there, like a serene and exquisite painting.

A hint of envy flashed in her eyes, but a sense of smugness rose within her:

What good is being born into a good family or a noblewoman?

The entire Song family loves me, and even my husband is completely devoted to me. I have already borne him children, and the position of the Crown Prince's wife will be mine sooner or later!

Mrs. Chen had already taken Lin Yaoyao's hand and said gently, "Good child, we are so grateful to have you here today."

"Sister Lin, thank you for saving my mother!" Song Ruoying was also extremely grateful.

"Madam Hou, Miss Song, you flatter me." Lin Yaoyao said humbly.

"This is a life-saving grace. From now on, you will be a great benefactor of our Marquis's mansion." Song Ruoying held her hand and refused to let go.

Shen Zhiyi remained calm and watched the three of them put on a show.

"Mother, you said you encountered villains? This is right under the emperor's nose, in broad daylight, how dare these thieves be so brazen!" Shen Zhiyi frowned.

"Just thinking about it makes me angry! Those two thieves not only stole my silver notes, but also all my jewelry!" Madam Chen's face turned ashen with rage.

"I'll report to the authorities right away. We can't let the thieves get away!" Shen Zhiyi immediately gave Lühe a meaningful look.

"We can't report this to the authorities!" the mother-in-law immediately stopped her.

Shen Zhiyi asked, puzzled, "Why?"

"It would be really embarrassing if this got out."

“But…” Shen Zhiyi frowned.

"Alright, that's settled then!" The old woman glanced at Chen Zhiyi with disdain. "Miss Lin is new to the capital and has nowhere to stay. She is my savior, so she will stay at our Marquis's residence from now on. You must treat her well!"

"Mother, don't worry, I'll have someone clean up the yard right away."

“Miss Lin was also injured while saving me. How about this…” The old woman coughed twice, “Your Xuanfang Courtyard faces south and is the best courtyard in the Marquis’s mansion. You can make room for Miss Lin to recuperate.”

Hongrui immediately jumped out: "That's our young lady's courtyard! How can we let her stay there?"

"Do you have the right to interrupt when the master is speaking?" the old woman sneered, gesturing to Cuilan beside her, "You're getting more and more rude. Cuilan, slap her!"

"Miss Lin is my savior, so naturally I want to give her the best of everything!"

Song Ruoying chimed in, "Sister-in-law, it's just a place to stay, you wouldn't be so stingy, would you?"

"Sister Lin is so pitiful. She came to the capital alone to seek refuge with relatives. She is a young girl with no one to rely on. She is definitely not as well off as you, who have been living a life of luxury since childhood."

Shen Zhiyi sneered inwardly:

In her past life, she treated this sister-in-law very well and even introduced her to other noble ladies from prominent families in the capital. Little did she know that she was also a heartless wretch.

Her food, clothing, and daily necessities were all provided in accordance with the standards of a noble lady in the capital.

In this life, Lin Yaoyao entered the Marquis's mansion ahead of schedule, and her true colors were completely exposed.

“Madam Hou, this is inappropriate. That is the residence of the Heir Apparent’s wife. I am not worthy.” Lin Yaoyao lowered her head, looking pitiful. “I saved you without asking for anything in return. If you can let me stay in the Hou’s mansion temporarily and have a place to stay, I will be satisfied even if I live in the woodshed.”

"You're my savior, and if I say you deserve it, then you deserve it!" Chen sneered, then looked at Shen Zhiyi, "Look how sensible she is!"

"You're supposed to be the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, how can you be so selfish and stingy?"

"They won't even move a single yard; it seems they don't respect me, their mother-in-law."

Selfish?

Not to mention that this life-saving grace is entirely fabricated!

Even if Lin Yaoyao saved her mother-in-law's life, she's not her benefactor, so why should she be made to move the yard?

Making room for a mistress? This Marquis's mansion is going too far!

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