"Since you say my invitation is fake, how about we make a bet?" Song Zhiyu said this to Chen Jinhua, her eyes darting around, already plotting another scheme.

Upon hearing this, Shen Feng felt a sense of foreboding. Before he could even stop Shen Jinhua, she had already accepted Song Zhiyu's bet.

“Fine, let’s bet! If this invitation is fake, you will have to make this public, kneel down at the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion to repent, and let all the people of the capital see what kind of person you, Song Zhiyu, are.”

“Okay, if you lose, you’ll have to go through the same punishment.” Song Zhiyu agreed readily, without the slightest hesitation, her gentle voice even carrying a hint of pleasure.

Shen Jinhua was startled, a sudden chill ran down her spine, and she vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

Does Song Zhiyu have another trick up his sleeve?

"Smack!"

An exquisite and luxurious invitation was thrown out of the window, hitting Shen Jinhua squarely in the face.

The crisp sound of the blow made everyone around feel a pang of embarrassment.

"Open your eyes and look carefully, don't just bite anyone you see. After all, not everyone is as good-tempered as me." Song Zhiyu tucked in his sleeves, looking down at Shen Jinhua, whose cheeks were flushed, and said with a forced smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone's lips twitched involuntarily.

They fell silent again when they saw the red marks on Shen Jinhua's face from the invitation.

If this is considered having a good temper, then wouldn't they be considered incredibly gentle?

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Shen Jinhua frantically flipped through the invitation, comparing it word by word, her eyes wide open, trying to find clues to expose Song Zhiyu.

Soon, her hand stopped, her smile widened, and she excitedly held up two invitations, her tone resolute.

"This invitation must be fake. Otherwise, why is your name engraved in gold thread while others' isn't?"

Upon hearing her say this, everyone clearly noticed the difference, and their gazes toward Song Zhiyu became somewhat subtle.

They had initially thought that Song Zhiyu's quick agreement indicated confidence, but they were surprised when Shen Jinshu immediately pointed out her mistake. They had truly misjudged her.

Shen Feng was also somewhat surprised. She had thought that Song Zhiyu's invitation was from the Princess, but she didn't expect it to be a fake.

But this is for the best; it's time for her to realize her true identity. Without the protection of the Marquis's mansion, she is nothing.

“This is a special invitation, so it’s different from others.” Song Zhiyu’s clear, bright eyes shone with an astonishing light, and a mischievous glint suddenly appeared in them.

Shen Jinhua scoffed coldly and said impatiently, "Heh, Second Sister, stop being so stubborn. The facts are right in front of you, there's no point in saying more."

"Miss Yun, this woman has used a fake invitation to sneak into the auction. If you don't deal with her seriously, others might follow suit. You should get rid of her quickly and not delay the auction."

"What do you think we should do, Miss Shen?" Yunxi asked with a half-smile, following up on Shen Jinhua's words.

Shen Jinhua could not hide the smug look on her face and ordered Yunxi, "Naturally, have the guards throw her out and make her kneel at the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion to repent as agreed, so that the whole capital can know about her shameful deeds."

She was completely unaware that she had already stepped into their trap, and even gave Song Zhiyu a defiant glance.

Yunxi stroked her chin and nodded repeatedly, her smile enigmatic. "What you said makes sense."

After saying that, Yunxi raised her hand and summoned the guards of the Treasure Pavilion.

Several tall, burly men, exuding a menacing aura, strode in aggressively.

"You're finished." Shen Jinhua smiled slightly, meeting Song Zhiyu's calm gaze directly, and said silently.

After today, Song Zhiyu will be completely infamous in the capital.

Even if His Highness the Crown Prince is very fond of a woman with a tarnished reputation, she should never marry into the royal family.

Song Zhiyu wasn't flustered at all, after all, she wasn't the one who lost.

Under Shen Jinhua's astonished gaze, several guards grabbed her arms and twisted them violently backward, firmly restraining her.

With a sharp crack, Shen Jinhua's face turned deathly pale, and large beads of sweat slid down her face.

“You’ve arrested the wrong person. That’s Song Zhiyu.” Shen Jinhua pointed her chin at Song Zhiyu, who was watching the show from the window of the private room, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

"What does Miss Yun mean by this?" Shen Feng, who had been pretending to be dead, finally couldn't help but ask.

“I didn’t arrest the wrong person. This is the punishment Miss Shen set. A bet is a bet, so I’ll grant her wish.” Yunxi smiled alluringly and said, enunciating each word clearly.

Seeing the confused looks on everyone's faces, Yunxi kindly explained, "I forgot to mention, Miss Song's invitation was written by me personally. She is a distinguished guest of the Treasure Pavilion, and also a distinguished guest of mine, Yunxi."

"Let alone an invitation, Yunxi would gladly offer any treasure from the Treasure Pavilion. Unlike what Miss Shen said, 'Don't judge others by your own standards.'"

Shen Jinhua was stunned by her words. She racked her brains but couldn't understand how Song Zhiyu could be associated with the Treasure Pavilion.

After holding it in for so long, Yunxi finally got to say what was on her mind, and she felt extremely relieved.

How could we allow anyone to bully our master's sister?

She casually waved her hand, and several guards immediately tried to escort Shen Jinhua away, but Shen Feng stopped them.

"Miss Yun, Jinhua is, after all, a young lady of the Chengen Marquis's mansion. Isn't what you're doing a bit inappropriate?"

If he could, he wouldn't care whether Shen Jinhua lived or died, but since he was the one who brought her out, Yunxi's actions were a blatant slap in his face.

Yunxi was not intimidated at all. She grabbed Shen Feng's vital point and said, "Your Excellency should know the rules of the Treasure Pavilion. Miss Shen deliberately disrupted the auction, delayed the auction process, and caused huge losses to the Treasure Pavilion. If Your Excellency can make up for this loss, Yunxi will naturally release her."

Upon hearing this, Shen Feng awkwardly shut his mouth; when it came to money, he had nothing to say.

"Besides, Miss Shen herself agreed to this bet. I was just doing what she wanted. What's wrong with that?"

"The Marquis treats his niece better than his own daughter, yet you didn't speak up for Miss Song just now." Yunxi stabbed Shen Feng in the back without any politeness, tearing off his hypocritical mask.

Shen Feng opened his mouth, but had no way to refute it. He could only slink back to his original seat and let Shen Jinhua be kicked out.

At this moment, Song Zhiyu, who was quietly watching this scene, sneered and drew out the last syllable.

"My father has always regarded Shen Rushan as his own son and treated him better than his other brothers. It is understandable that he would care more about Madam Ye. Why would I think too much about it?"

If you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear. If Father is honest and upright, with nothing to hide, why would he be afraid of others' gossip?

Song Zhiyu was unwilling to accept the blame that Shen Feng had arbitrarily placed on her, so she naturally wanted to return the favor tenfold.