The doctor arrived quickly, but soon after that, Old Mrs. Shen, Shen Jinjin's father, and Little Mrs. Shen who came in later also arrived.

Little Shen, Shen Chengzhi's stepmother, put on an expression of watching the fun at this time, hiding behind people with a sinister smile on her face.

"Chengzhi! Why are you making such a fuss right after you got back?"

Although Old Shen doted on Chen Chengzhi, she was still a little angry after Little Shen's provocation.

When Shen Chengzhi looked up, he met the mocking gaze of Xiao Shenshi and the cheerful laughter of the little fool next to Xiao Shenshi.

Xiao Shen was a distant cousin of Shen's father. After Shen Chengzhi's mother died, Xiao Shen soon married into the family.

In the past two years, Old Mrs. Shen liked her very much. After all, Little Mrs. Shen was half her niece.

But since Xiao Shen came into the family, the first daughter was born ugly and the second son was a mentally retarded child.

So Old Shen gradually became disgusted with her. Similarly, when Little Shen found out that Old Shen disliked her, she would whisper in Old Shen's ear every day.

It was said that Shen Jinjin was a disaster sent from heaven, who killed her parents at birth and also took away the blessings of her younger brothers and sisters.

This caused the children who came after him to become somewhat ignorant.

Old Mrs. Shen was a bit superstitious, so she believed what he said to some extent.

From then on, Shen Jinjin was targeted and excluded in various ways in the mansion.

"Grandma, Jinjin is very ill. I am just worried for the moment."

Shen Chengzhi knew that this was not the time to force his way out. Talking back to the elders would at best lead to a scolding.

In serious cases, even the doctor who is treating my sister may not be able to stay.

He had no choice but to give in.

"Why make such a fuss for a little girl? If she really has a fever, just cover her with a few more layers of quilts. Which of us women hasn't gone through this?"

After Old Shen finished speaking, she glanced at Little Shen next to her: "Daughter-in-law, what do you think?"

When Xiao Shen was called out, she immediately stood up.

"That's right! Children shouldn't be raised too preciously. If they are too precious, they will get sick easily. When I was a child, I had to go out to work in the cold winter to supplement the family income. But I survived, didn't I?"

What little Shen said was exactly the effect that old Shen wanted.

Father Shen stood behind without saying a word.

“Grandma, my grandson asks you a favor.” Shen Chengzhi knelt down after he finished speaking.

Old Mrs. Shen had never seen Shen Chengzhi like this. Shen Chengzhi always bowed to her during festivals. How could she be worthy of having her grandson kowtow to her?

She quickly helped her grandson up, but she couldn't stop smiling.

"Chengzhi, you say, as long as it is what you want, I will help you even if it costs my life."

"I want to ask my grandmother and father not to bind my sister's feet. I feel sorry for Jinjin, she is still so young, and she couldn't sleep all night because of the pain."

Old Shen, who was originally smiling, changed her expression again and again after hearing what Shen Chengzhi said.

Little Shen, who was standing nearby, hurried over to join in the fun without even thinking it was a big deal.

"Our brother Chengzhi is a caring person. How can a brother not let his sister bind her feet? He did it for her own good, didn't he? You really don't understand our mother's good intentions."

With Little Shen fanning the flames, Old Shen was getting more and more angry.

"Chengzhi, who taught you to say this? Did that damn girl ask you to say this?"

Shen Chengzhi didn't know why his grandmother was so prejudiced against his sister. His sister was only 6 years old. Could she say such a thing?

"No one taught me, it's just that Chengzhi really loves his sister."

Shen Chengzhi knelt straight without moving an inch.

Father Shen was also very angry when he heard this, and said with some regret: "Do you know that your sister is marrying up to the Xu family?"

Shen Chengzhi had been brainwashed by his family and subconsciously believed that marrying his sister to someone else was marrying above his station.

But after spending these days with Ji Yu, I realized that marriage is supposed to be based on mutual consent.

Moreover, the marriage was agreed upon by both parents and was voluntary. How could it be considered marrying above one's station?

What's more, his sister is the best woman in the world and should be worthy of anyone.

"It's not about marrying up. My sister deserves anyone." Shen Chengzhi was quite stubborn.

“You, you, you…” Father Shen was so angry that he couldn’t say a word.

Old Shen quickly advised: "Chengzhi! Your sister's legs can be tied so that she can better win the heart of her future husband."

"Women, you have to do something to attract men."

Although Mrs. Shen seemed to be thinking about Ji Yu, she was actually doing it for the Shen family.

The grandson born to Xiao Shen was very stupid, and the only one she could look forward to was her eldest grandson.

"Grandma, I think your idea is wrong."

"As far as I know, the young master of the Xu family has been studying in a school in the city for the past two years. He has been exposed to new ideas in that school, although he looks down on old-fashioned women with bound feet. I think if my sister wants to win her heart, she should not only not bind her feet, but also teach her to read."

Shen Chengzhi spoke passionately. These words were what Ji Yu taught him before he left.

Apparently it was very useful. After hearing these words, Mrs. Shen's expression changed slightly.

"Is it really like that?" Old Mrs. Shen asked half-doubtfully.

Although Shen Chengzhi felt a little guilty, he still nodded solemnly.

He even told a little lie for this purpose.

"I just exchanged letters with Master Xu a few days ago, and he also mentioned that he likes women who are well-read in poetry and books, rather than vulgar business women who can't read a single word."

After hearing this, Mrs. Shen started to panic.

"In that case, then let's not tie our feet." Old Mrs. Shen thought about it, and finally took a step back.

"Thank you, grandma. If Jinjin knew this, she would definitely be more filial to you."

Shen Chengzhi rarely showed a smile on his face.

He finally completed the task assigned to him by Brother Ji.

This sudden thought shocked Shen Chengzhi himself. How could doing things for his own sister be considered completing someone else's task?

Why does it feel like Jinjin is like his sister?

After the chat, Old Shen left with her servants. They had already reached the door of Jinjin's room, but she didn't even want to go in to take a look.

She looked down on women, just as she herself was looked down upon as a woman many years ago.

Shen Chengzhi stayed by Shen Jinjin's bed for more than two hours before she slowly woke up.

"Jinjin, what do you think?" Shen Chengzhi brought over a bowl of porridge.

"Brother." The little girl called out softly, looking very pitiful.

"Drink it quickly! I'll tell you something good after you finish drinking it." Shen Chengzhi said mysteriously.

Hearing the good news, Shen Jinjin's eyes lit up, and she quickly expressed her desire to hear it.