Yinshuang helped Chenwan down, and then Yunrui.

Upon entering the Marquis's residence, they headed straight for Tingyu Garden, where Princess Huai'an and Shen Du resided.

As the two entered the room, they saw Princess Huai'an's swollen feet. Princess Huai'an was sitting on a small couch, and because of her severe ankle sprain and the hot weather, she was not wearing shoes or socks.

Shen Wan asked with concern, "Your ankle is so swollen, is there any bone damage?"

Princess Huai'an's face was pale, clearly quite frightened. She shook her head, "The imperial physician came to see her, and it's just a sprain, no bones are broken."

She looked at Shen Wan, then at Yun Rui, "Why did you two come together?"

Yunrui said, "My cousin went to the Yun family today. She heard that you had an accident on the swing and wanted to come see you, so I came with her."

Princess Huai'an was deeply moved.

Shen Wan then asked, "Have you found out who tampered with the swing?"

Princess Huai'an shook her head.

In truth, both Shen Wan and Princess Huai'an knew who it was.

The fourth branch of the family would definitely not harm Princess Huai'an, nor would the eldest branch, so that leaves only the second branch and the old lady.

Unfortunately, they were all annoyed by Princess Huai'an.

Princess Huai'an was annoyed that she didn't listen to the old lady and didn't ask Shen Wan to return to the Marquis's mansion. If Shen Wan had returned that day, she wouldn't have run into Shen Ying, and Shen Ying wouldn't have blamed Shen Wan. She was demoted to a concubine by the emperor, and even the child in her womb was changed from a legitimate child to an illegitimate child.

Empress Song was already annoyed by Princess Huai'an's prowess. She gave Princess Huai'an a chance to redeem herself, but Princess Huai'an messed things up again, causing Empress Song to be implicated and have her palace rules confiscated. She even had to temporarily hand over the Phoenix Seal in her possession.

Given the old lady's and the second wife's magnanimity, it would be strange if they didn't try to trip up Princess Huai'an.

But knowing it's useless; we need to find evidence. If we can find evidence that the second wife or the old lady instigated it, then we can divide the family property legitimately.

Shen Wan and Yun Rui sat with Princess Huai'an for a while before Shen Du returned.

He was training his soldiers in the military camp when he heard the news of Princess Huai'an's injury and rushed back.

Seeing that Shen Du had returned, Shen Wan did not linger. Before leaving, she said, "Big brother, you must protect sister-in-law."

Shen Du nodded, a cold glint in his eyes.

That was an anger that Shen Wan had never seen before.

After leaving Tingyu Garden, Yinshuang asked, "Is Your Highness going to see the Old Madam?"

"I'm not going."

The answer was concise and to the point.

Now, she feels disgusted even to look at the old lady.

Yinshuang simply asked, "If Chenwan doesn't go, no one will try to persuade her otherwise."

Since Shen Wan didn't go, Yun Rui didn't go either, and the two left the mansion.

As soon as they reached the gate, they saw a maidservant helping Old Madam Wang up the steps.

Madam Wang hadn't seen Shen Wan for many years and didn't recognize her at first glance. However, Shen Wan's elegant and luxurious attire, coupled with her familiar features, made Madam Wang recognize her at a second glance, and her expression turned quite unpleasant.

Madam Wang was the old lady's sister-in-law from her maternal family. According to seniority, Shen Jing had to pay her respects to her, let alone Shen Wan.

But Shen Wan is the Princess Consort of Ling, a woman of noble status. No one can criticize her for not bowing to the Old Madam Wang.

As she walked towards him, Shen Wan did not bow, and Old Madam Wang pretended not to recognize her, hurrying away.

Shen Wan looked back at Old Madam Wang's disordered and hurried steps. When she looked back and went up the steps, she saw Xie Jingyan riding his horse and stopping in front of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion.

Shen Wan asked in surprise, "Why are you at the Marquis of Pingyang's residence?"

Xie Jingyan said, "I guessed you would come to the Pingyang Marquis's residence, so I came directly to pick you up."

Yun Rui looked at Shen Wan with envy and said, "Then I'll go back to the Yun family first."

Shen Wan watched her leave in the carriage.

Since Shen Jing was not at the Marquis's residence and Shen Du had to accompany Princess Huai'an, Xie Jingyan did not enter the Pingyang Marquis's residence. After helping Shen Wan into the carriage, he also got in.

The gatekeeper, "..."

I've never seen the Prince and Princess Ling so affectionate.

The servant drove the carriage away, and after it had gone a little further, Shen Wan lifted the curtain and called out, "Chen Feng."

Chen Feng approached and asked, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

Shen Wan said, "Go and find out for me what Old Madam Wang wants to see the old lady again?"