When Shen Wan was about to go to the palace to complain to the emperor, Shen Ying panicked.

The second wife hadn't expected Shen Wan to be so stubborn. If this matter were to reach the Emperor, her daughter would lose face big time.

In just two days, it will be the day when Prince Jin marries the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhongguo's family as his concubine. If this matter is exposed at this time, the Duke of Zhongguo will definitely join forces with the censor to tarnish his daughter's reputation for immoral conduct. At that time, she may not even be able to keep her position as Princess Jin.

Second Madam quickly grabbed Shen Wan's hand and said, "Second Aunt misspoke. Even if Ying'er is married, she is still a daughter of the Marquis's family. Of course, the Marquis has the right to manage her."

Shen Wan broke free from the Second Madam's hand and sneered, "Second Aunt is right. Second Sister has already married Prince Jin. If she does something wrong, Father can neither beat nor punish her. He really has no say in it."

Good to know!

Shen Ying looked arrogant.

That utterly unrepentant attitude—

Shen Wan's eyes turned cold.

He raised his hand.

*Smack*

He slapped her across the face.

The loud slap echoed throughout the room.

Everyone's expression changed.

Although this was not the first time Shen Wan had slapped Shen Ying, it was the first time she had slapped Shen Ying in front of everyone in the Marquis's mansion, especially in front of the old lady.

The old lady flew into a rage, "How dare you!"

Shen Wan turned to look at the old lady and said coldly, "Who is being insolent here?!"

"My second sister used me as a cover to swindle medicine from the Yun family. She admitted it herself, and my grandmother didn't scold her at all. I slapped her to teach her a lesson, but instead, she stood up for my second sister and scolded me!"

"My second sister is now the Princess Consort of Jin, a married daughter. The Marquis's mansion can no longer punish her. For the sake of my second sister and the reputation of the Marquis's mansion, I am not allowed to go to the Emperor. Then I would like to ask my grandmother, how do you plan to give me an explanation for my second sister's offense against me?!"

Chen Wan's voice grew sharper with each note.

She had been putting up with the old lady for a long time. In the past, the old lady was selfish, but at least she would restrain herself a little. Now that the old lady had stopped pretending, why should she pretend anymore?

This is a perfect opportunity to let Father see for himself that the old lady only cares about the second branch of the family, and only about the two pieces of flesh that fell from her own body. Her love for them is only superficial. Such a selfish person is not worthy of Father's respect.

Shen Wan stared intently at the old lady, whose eyes were icy cold. She almost crushed the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand. Shen Wan tried her best to suppress her anger and said coldly, "Even if your second sister is wrong, you can't slap her in front of so many people."

Shen Wan chuckled, "Do I need to pick a spot to slap her?"

Impressive!

Silver Frost cried out in her heart.

The way they looked at Shen Wan was filled with admiration.

Indeed, one is influenced by one's company... Ugh, that doesn't sound like a compliment.

The princess has spent a lot of time with Prince Ling and has learned some of his domineering manner, which is wonderful.

The old lady was so angry she almost couldn't catch her breath.

Shen Wan wasn't satisfied yet, and said to Shen Ying, "If Second Sister thinks this slap was undeserved, she can go to the Empress and the Emperor to complain about me and let them deal with me."

"Going to my grandmother is useless; she can't deal with me, the Princess Consort of Ling."

Shen Ying almost broke her silver teeth by biting them.

If looks could kill, Shen Wan would have been riddled with holes by now.

Would Shen Ying dare to go to the palace to file a complaint?

She didn't dare.

All we can do is swallow our pride and bear the pain.

Shen Ying gritted her teeth, squeezing out each word one by one, tears welling in her eyes, "It was my fault for taking Grandmother's words too seriously. I was hoping for harmony in the Marquis's mansion and tried every means to get the ointment. If Eldest Sister could bear to see Third Aunt disfigured, why couldn't I bear it?!"

After saying that, Shen Ying turned and left.

Anyone who saw her like that would feel that she had suffered a great injustice.

Shen Wan felt like throwing up from her disgusting breakfast.

Is Shen Ying admitting her mistake?

This is absolutely disgusting!

By attributing her own mistakes to being too filial and to hoping for harmony in the Marquis's mansion, she was essentially implying that Shen Wan was unfilial and criticizing her for not being willing to work for harmony in the mansion.

If Shen Ying, the second wife, and the old lady with her own selfish motives don't cause trouble, the Marquis's mansion will be very harmonious!

The second wife was furious and yelled at Chen Wan, "Can't you tolerate my Ying'er at all?!"

Who is it that can't tolerate whom?

Do these people really enjoy turning the tables on others?!

Shen Wan was furious when the second wife bumped into her. She said coldly, "No wonder my second sister dares to act so recklessly. With so many people protecting her and backing her up, what wouldn't she dare to do? Today, I only slapped her because it was her first offense. If she dares to do it again, I will not let her off lightly!"

The second wife's face was contorted, and she looked at Shen Wan with gritted teeth. Shen Jing gave her a cold glare, and the second wife dared not say a word.

Shen Jing stood up, his cold gaze sweeping over the old lady. "Just because I didn't pursue these shameful things doesn't mean I don't know what's going on. If anyone dares to set their sights on the Yun family again, don't blame me for turning ruthless."

The old lady's face turned ashen.

Shen Jing's words were even more intimidating than the slap Shen Wan gave Shen Ying.

They literally tore off several layers of the old lady's face.

Shen Wan only forced Shen Ying to admit her mistake and did not investigate further, but that does not mean she did not know that the matter was instructed or even tacitly approved by the old lady.

Shen Wan was being lenient with her, but the old lady was really taking advantage of her kindness. As an elder of the Marquis's mansion, how could Shen Jing not be angry about doing such a thing?

Chen Jing was utterly disappointed and stormed off in a huff.

After Shen Jing left, Shen Wan gave the antidote to the Third Madam to take. A maidservant ran over, anxiously saying, "Madam, something terrible has happened! Second Miss accidentally missed a step while going down the steps and tumbled down, hitting her forehead..."

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