The carriage passed through the alleys and arrived at the General's Mansion without any obstruction.

With Xiao Ling's help, Shen Yuan stepped down from the carriage and entered through the main gate of the General's Mansion. She then rode in a sedan chair for about half an hour before finally stopping outside the courtyard gate of Lingyun Pavilion.

"This courtyard is where I used to live. It has the best location and the best houses in the manor. Three days ago, I had the steward clean the courtyard from the inside out and put on the furnishings that my daughter likes. Take a look, do you like it?"

Shen Wei led Shen Yuan into Lingyun Pavilion. Lingyun Pavilion was indeed in the best location, situated in the very center of the General's Mansion, very close to both the front and back courtyards. The artificial hills, streams, pavilions, and towers inside were also very well constructed.

That's good, but... it's inconvenient for Xiao Ling to climb over the wall.

Without hesitation, Shen Yuan refused the accommodation, saying, "General Shen, do you know if there are any other courtyards in the manor that are more secluded and quiet?"

The butler frowned upon hearing this.

That country girl is just like any other country girl; she's so ignorant and immature!

Not to mention that even though the general has recognized her as his daughter, she doesn't even call him "father." And this Lingyun Pavilion, which the servants have been cleaning for three whole days, is the residence the general has meticulously prepared for her!

But she didn't want that; instead, she asked for something else!

Miss Yun Jin would never be like that. She always obeys the general's words and is the most gentle and virtuous.

Shen Wei had no idea what the butler was thinking. He was very happy to hear Shen Yuan make a request to him.

Although this child has only met him twice, she dares to speak her mind and is not the timid type. She is indeed worthy of being Shen Wei's daughter!

Shen Wei pondered for a moment and said, "Changfeng Residence in the southeast corner is a bit remote. However, it has been uninhabited for many years and is somewhat dilapidated. Why don't you stay at Lingyun Pavilion for a couple of days first, and then move to Changfeng Residence after I have the servants clean it up?"

Shen Yuan nodded: "Okay!"

Upon entering Lingyunxuan, Shen Yuan made an excuse that she needed to rest and closed the door.

As soon as the door closed, Shen Yuan and Xiao Ling sat down at the table.

Xiao Ling asked in a low voice, "Do you notice anything unusual?"

Shen Yuan: "Logically speaking, the bond between mother and child is the closest, because the child is born after the mother has been pregnant for ten months and has faced many dangers. But from the time General Shen came to pick me up at the small courtyard until I entered Lingyun Pavilion, I did not see Madam Shen."

After a pause, Shen Yuan asked, "Is she not in a hurry to see me, or is there some other reason?"

Xiao Ling: "When General Shen left just now, he said he would take you to the ancestral hall tomorrow to recognize your ancestors and introduce you to the other members of the Shen family. Let's wait until tomorrow to see."

Xiao Ling's words echoed Shen Yuan's thoughts, and she nodded, saying, "Then let's wait until tomorrow."

Just as the two finished speaking, a maid's voice came from outside: "Miss, would you like lunch?"

It was already afternoon, well past lunchtime, but Shen Yuan hadn't eaten lunch either, so she said, "Bring it in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the door was gently pushed open, and the maids entered the room carrying exquisite porcelain platters.

The dining table was soon filled to the brim.

The general's family was wealthy, and the food they ate was extremely plentiful.

Shen Yuan glanced at the table full of dishes, then at Xiao Ling standing behind her, and said after thinking for a moment, "I'm not used to being served. You can all leave now!"

The maid who was setting out the dishes paused, glanced at Shen Yuan secretly, and then walked out with her head down.

Seeing that everyone had left, Shen Yuan closed the door and asked Xiao Ling to sit down and eat.

Xiao Ling stood ramrod straight, holding his long sword. "You are now the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, and I am your guard. There is no reason for us to eat at the same table..."

Before Xiao Ling could finish speaking, Shen Yuan suddenly stuffed a chicken leg into his mouth.

"Eat quickly, stop talking so much!"

Xiao Ling: "..."

Outside, the maid came out of the courtyard and saw the steward waiting outside. She curtsied to him and then told him everything that had just happened.

The steward shook his head after hearing this. A country girl is a country girl. No matter how noble her bloodline is, she can't get rid of the petty and narrow-mindedness that comes from being raised in the countryside.

This is something that Miss Yun Jin simply cannot compare to!

I don't know why the general values ​​this daughter who has fallen into the countryside so much, he even gave her the best courtyard in the general's mansion!

The steward shook his head and turned to go to the courtyard where Madam Jiang was.

After hearing the steward's reply, Madam Jiang waved her hand, dismissing the servants: "That girl was born in the countryside and may not be well-versed in etiquette. I would appreciate it if Steward Cheng would keep a close eye on her."

"Don't worry, Madam, I will keep a close eye on things."

After speaking, the butler withdrew.

After the steward left, Shen Yunjin took Jiang's hand and asked, "Mother, is that vulgar girl really your daughter, my own sister?"

Jiang did not answer, but gently held Shen Yunjin's hand and patted her, signaling her not to rush.

But how could Shen Yunjin not be anxious? "I don't want her to be my sister. If the whole capital knew that I have a sister from the countryside, who knows how they would laugh at me!"

"Who would dare laugh at you? You're the future Crown Princess!" Madam Jiang patted Shen Yunjin's hand and said gently, "Alright, you can go now! Your father wants us to go to the ancestral hall to see that child tomorrow. Go back and prepare a gift for her!"

"I don't want to..."

Just as Shen Yunjin was about to refuse, she heard Jiang Shi say, "Otherwise, your father will be angry!"

Hearing this, Shen Yunjin's arrogance vanished instantly, but she still complained resentfully, "Father is so biased! I'm the daughter he personally raised for sixteen years. When I was separated from Mother's courtyard and wanted to live in Lingyunxuan, Father wouldn't allow it, saying that Lingyunxuan was too big and not suitable for a child like me. Now that she's back, Father has given Lingyunxuan to her. Father is so biased!"

After saying that, Shen Yunjin returned to her own courtyard indignantly.

After Shen Yunjin left, Madam Jiang straightened her robes and went to Old Madam Shen's courtyard.

"Mother, the general personally went to bring that child back today!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen adjusted the prayer beads in her hands. "They've been brought back?"

Madam Jiang said, "That child has now moved into Lingyun Pavilion. If the servants hadn't told me, I wouldn't have even known. It seems the general is determined to recognize that child as his own daughter."

"But I saw my first twins die with my own eyes. Now a daughter has suddenly appeared. I'm afraid Liu Yingjun is behind this, trying to taint the bloodline of the General's Mansion!"