Chapter 26 Shameless!

Shen Shu's clothes were neat and tidy, not even a single strand of her hair was out of place.

How is that possible!

Why didn't things develop as they expected?

And then there's Pei Jiming!

They watched Pei Jiming drink the drugged wine with their own eyes. Shouldn't the drug be taking effect right now?

Shen Shu looked at the large hole that Pei Jiming had smashed out, "I thought it was something serious. It's just that this wall has been in disrepair for years and collapsed. It's surprising that so many ladies and young misses have come to care. I'll report to my father right away and have someone come to repair it."

Xia Qingqing was still unwilling to give up. The plan had gone this far, yet she still hadn't managed to bring her down.

Shen Xiao hurriedly grabbed her sleeve and shook her head at her.

Since we haven't succeeded, we can't afford to retaliate now. If Shen Shu finds any clues, we'll be finished.

"Yes, my sister is right. Let's all go to the front hall."

The ladies around sighed in disappointment, thinking something had happened.

When the loud noise came from Guiyuxuan just now, I heard several servants say that Shen Shu and Pei Jiming seemed to be inside.

They were even a little excited. Shen Shuming had clearly been betrothed to the Marquis of Dingyuan, so how could she be with Pei Jiming?

I thought I'd see something erotic, but when I came in, there wasn't a soul in sight except for that cave.

In retrospect, it's simply that the wall collapsed due to years of neglect.

It's just a hole, what's so interesting about it? The ladies left disappointed.

Shen Xiao gave an awkward smile. "I think I just saw my sister coming this way. Maybe I was seeing things."

Shen Shu smiled faintly, "You're not seeing things, you're blind!"

"I've always been entertaining guests in the front hall. I've never been to this godforsaken place before. What, sister, are you disappointed that I'm not at Guiyuxuan?"

"Xiao-mei was just asking casually, and she was just concerned about you. Why did you say such nasty things?" Xia Qingqing couldn't help but speak up for Shen Xiao again.

"It's alright, it's alright," Shen Xiao just wanted to keep the peace. The plan had failed, so be it. Fortunately, it hadn't involved her yet. "Sister Xiao, let's take our seats quickly."

"You're too easygoing, that's why you get bullied like this." Xia Qing heard her say this, snorted coldly at Shen Shu, and had no choice but to reluctantly follow Shen Xiao to her seat.

As soon as they sat down, the two asked the maid to pour them wine.

After being angered by Shen Shu, he was understandably furious and needed a glass of water or wine to quench his thirst.

So in no time, he finished it all.

Shen Shu was relieved to see that they had drunk the wine from the pot.

He turned and walked towards the princess.

Wen Lanting was punished, and with no mistress in charge of the household, and Shen Qiushan being a man, he was not allowed to come to the backyard to sit with the women.

Therefore, the princess took Wen Lanting's place.

It wasn't for any other reason than that Shen Shu met her standards, and she also hoped that Shen Shu's first banquet would be a grand and successful affair.

The princess pulled Shen Shu's hand and said, "Your sister and that one from the Duke of Qing's family, they clearly didn't have good intentions. Do you know what just happened?"

She didn't believe that Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao had made such a big fuss just to get so many people to see that hole.

She overheard some servants talking about Shen Shu and Pei Jiming, and she became extremely nervous.

So she hurriedly sent someone to inquire about Pei Jiming's whereabouts. Upon learning that he had returned to his residence due to being unable to hold his liquor, the princess was relieved.

Princess Shen smiled meaningfully, "Princess, just wait and see what happens."

The princess was taken aback, but seeing Shen Shu's confident demeanor, she chuckled. "Alright, then I'll wait and see."

Halfway through the banquet, Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao both sensed that something was wrong.

Why do I feel hotter the more I eat?

Not only them, but even the people at the next table noticed.

"Miss Xia, Miss Chen...your faces..."

Xia Qingqing subconsciously raised her hand to touch her cheek, only to find it burning hot.

She forced herself to look at Shen Xiao, only to find that Shen Xiao's condition was even worse than hers.

Shen Xiao's forehead was covered in sweat, and his lips were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

"I... what's wrong with me..." Shen Xiao's voice trembled, feeling hot all over, so hot that she wanted to tear off her clothes.

Alarm bells rang in her mind as she suddenly remembered the glass of wine she had just drunk. Could there be something wrong with that wine?

Before she could think it through, Shen Shu stepped forward with a worried look, "Are you and Miss Xia feeling unwell?"

The princess didn't believe that Shen Shu would take the initiative to care about the two of them.

I don't know what riddle she was talking about, but I still agreed, "Quick, help her down to rest."

Two maids supported Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao, who were almost unable to stand, and carried them out. The two staggered, their steps unsteady, and they even tugged at their clothes intentionally or unintentionally.

The surrounding guests were stunned by what they saw. They thought that Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao were too unruly. How could they be so shameless? Even if they were uncomfortable, they shouldn't start tearing their clothes in front of so many people!

Some people whispered, "Miss Xia and Miss Shen are acting like they've been drugged."

The young lady was too embarrassed to say the word "love," but everyone knew what was going on.

The princess found it all quite intriguing and leaned closer to whisper, "Is this the show you were talking about?"

Shen Shu's smile deepened. "It's only just begun."

Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao were completely under the influence of the drug. They pushed away the maid who came to help them and tore at their clothes while shouting.

This terrified the ladies and young women around them.

Even if they're slow to react, they've noticed now.

This looks like someone has taken some kind of dirty drug.

They had heard before that some prostitutes would take a little bit of dirty medicine every day just to make their faces as rosy as peach blossoms and their bodies as weak as bones, so that they could attract patrons.

Could it be that Xia Qingqing and Shen Xiao have also come up with this idea?

Today, out of respect for Lin Wei, quite a few noble young men have come to give gifts and attend the banquet to honor Shen Shu, the future Lady of the Marquis.

Did they also learn these low-class tricks in an attempt to seduce these rich young men?

Good heavens, this is utterly shameless!

Now that the effects of the drug have reached this point, everyone assumes that they couldn't control the dosage and took too much, which led to the current situation.

The news flew back to the men's section as if it had grown wings, and Shen Qiushan almost fainted.

The Duke of Qing's face was frighteningly gloomy, and he thought he had misheard.

But the servant spoke with great detail, saying that all the women in the back hall had seen it, and that they had now pulled down the tablecloth to cover them up.

Shen Qiushan's vision went black, and he could barely stand. He never expected that his usually obedient and gentle second daughter would turn out to be a harlot!

The Duke of Qing felt so ashamed that he ordered several old women to tie Xia Qingqing up and take her back. Then, he stormed off in anger.

When the women who had come to the banquet in the backyard saw this shameful incident, they all got up to take their leave.

The princess covered her face with a round fan, laughing from ear to ear, "You silly girl, how did you come up with this idea?"

That was exhilarating, truly exhilarating.

Wen Lanting and her daughter Shen Xiao are now in deep trouble, and no one will dare to laugh at her for being uneducated anymore.

Shen Shu: "They brought this on themselves. They used this method to harm people, so they should pay the price."

The princess understood Shen Shu's implied meaning, and her smile faded as she looked at her seriously. "What? Are they trying to harm you?"

Shen Shu hesitated, unsure whether she should say it or not, "Princess, you should go back and ask Young Master Pei."