Chapter 319
After this incident, Shen Yinyin never did anything else, at least in Shen Jiao's opinion. She still gave Shen Wuyong acupuncture and brought him meals every day as before.
Anyone who sees such caring attitude will be touched.
She also paid special attention to the instructions of Shen Gu and Qu Rou. Even Shen Wuyong said that he felt much more relaxed with this older sister.
None of the counselors, subordinates, or servants in the City Lord's Mansion had anything bad to say about her. The people of Yongcheng also liked her very much. Amidst the chorus of praise, a doctor who came for her rode into the city on a donkey, ran to the City Lord's Mansion and said, "It really is you!"
Then, under everyone's puzzled gaze, he clasped his fists and said, "City Lord Shen, you don't know, this woman is a traitor to my Xuanhu Hall..."
Xuanhu Hall is probably a place where traitors are particularly likely to appear.
There is Wei Qian in front and Shen Yinyin behind...her father.
Her father's surname is not Shen, and neither is hers. She changed her surname after being adopted by Shen Gou and others. Her real name is Feng Yinyin, her father's is Feng He, and her mother's is Xu Rong.
This family of three stole a treasure from Xuanhu Hall.
They chased after them with all their might but only caught Xu Rong. The father and daughter ran here and changed their names. If Xuanhu Hall had not heard that Shen Gu's adopted daughter was an excellent doctor and could ripen crops, they would not have found her.
Xuanhu Hall is probably a place where traitors are particularly likely to appear and are never caught.
This is not important. What matters is that he wants to take Shen Yinyin back.
Shen Yinyin naturally refused to acknowledge her, and Shen Gu and Qu Rou also protected her and didn't want her to leave.
Shen Wuyong asked, "There are countless people in the world who look alike, and Doctor Cui just said that Feng Yinyin was only a child when she ran away, so her appearance must have changed a lot over the years. How can Doctor Cui be so sure that she is the traitor of your Xuanhu Hall?"
To be honest with Doctor Cui, we have also investigated the eldest sister's background. She has both parents, siblings, and grandparents. Although these people died in the war, those who know the situation all say that this family has always lived in their hometown and has never left. It is even more impossible for her to be a disciple of Xuanhu Hall, right? "
"There's no evidence to prove it, and they're just making it up," Doctor Cui sneered. "Young City Lord, don't be fooled by this woman. Her current abilities are the best proof. Now that things have come to this, I'll tell you the truth to prevent her from causing harm to the people around her.
This girl was precocious and had a strange ability. She could bring dead trees back to life and make seeds germinate and mature in an instant. It seemed like a miracle. We paid great attention to her at the beginning and cultivated her carefully. However, the good times did not last long. Soon, some disciples found that the surrounding grass and trees withered for no reason. After careful investigation, we found that she could only perform this so-called miracle by absorbing the vitality of the grass and trees in advance.
Such abilities, if harnessed wisely, could benefit the people, but she was born with a penchant for opportunism, disobeying discipline, and even harboring resentment. She instigated her parents to exploit the trust of the people and steal the treasure. Furthermore… she used her sorcery to drain the blood and flesh of over a dozen disciples in the hall, destroying the herb garden that everyone had carefully nurtured, and many precious medicinal herbs became extinct…"
When Doctor Cui said this, his eyes flashed with ferocity, as if he couldn't wait to bite off Shen Yinyin's flesh and blood.
She retreated with a pale face, helplessly pulling Qu Rou's arm and shaking her head, "Mother, I didn't. I don't know him at all, and I haven't been to any Xuanhu Hall. I just heard that the doctors there are all kind-hearted people. Why..."
She seemed to not understand why the world was so evil, as if a stranger was trying to frame her. Tears streamed down her slightly thin cheeks.
"You dare to lie!" Doctor Cui was furious when he saw this and said something very strange, "Hand over the spring!"
"What spring?" Shen Yinyin became more and more confused.
Anyone who heard this would think that Doctor Cui was talking nonsense, because he said that the treasure that Shen Yinyin and her parents stole was a spring.
Is this something I can take away?
Doctor Cui said with a bitter expression, "Of course, an ordinary person can't do that, but her magic is so bizarre that she stole all the water from the spring overnight."
Seeing that Shen Yinyin still refused to acknowledge him, Doctor Cui said, "If City Lord Shen and Madam Qu don't mind, could you please let me go and fetch someone to confront her?"
"Who is it?" Shen Gu and Qu Rou looked at each other and asked in confusion.
"Nature is the one who knows everything."
The person that Doctor Cui was talking about was Shen Yinyin’s biological mother—Xu Rong.
An old woman who looked crazy was humming some song as she walked along, jumping and shouting randomly. But the moment she saw Shen Yinyin, she suddenly became quiet. She took a few steps towards Shen Yinyin, grinned and said, "A Yin! Is that you?"
She stretched out her skinny hand and tried to touch Shen Yinyin's face, but Shen Yinyin was so frightened that she shrank behind Qu Rou and cried, "Mother, mother, save me, I don't recognize her."
The old woman said, "Yes, I am A Niang. A Yin, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying? Did someone bully you? Who? Who bullied you? Tell A Niang, and A Niang will help you vent your anger!"
She wanted to move forward, but Doctor Cui gave her an injection and she could not move. Only her eyes were still looking at Shen Yinyin's face.
Doctor Cui had her moved aside and said to the others, "Did City Lord Shen and Madam Qu see her condition? They were also injured by this woman!"
At that time, they captured Xu Rong and were about to take her back for interrogation, but several tree roots emerged from the soil and entangled her hands and feet. The tiny tendrils pierced into her flesh and almost sucked her dry. If they had not been prepared, Xu Rong would have been in her teens by now.
Everyone was stunned at the time, and even today Doctor Cui still couldn't believe that she would actually attack her own mother.
That little girl lying on her father's back with her head turned away, that face...it was almost becoming his nightmare.
It would be strange if Doctor Cui couldn't recognize Shen Yinyin.
"I also ask City Lord Shen and Madam Qu, for the safety of the people under your rule, to let me take this girl back."
"Dad, Mom, you can't believe his one-sided words! My daughter didn't... My biological mother is not this person at all." Shen cried out sadly.
This is not important. Even if her biological mother really is, Shen Gu and Qu Rou will not hand her over. She is still useful, and she knows too much. It would be disadvantageous to them if she was really handed over.
"This matter still needs to be verified. If Doctor Cui is not in a hurry, please stay here and wait for us to investigate. If this is true, we will not tolerate it!"
Shen Gu pretended to be heartbroken but determined.
No one knew what image he had outside, but Doctor Cui believed him anyway: "I can trust Lord Shen and Madam Qu. My young lady's affairs were previously handled with the help of both of you."
Doctor Cui and his companions were invited into the guest room, while Shen Yinyin was imprisoned in a cell specially built for her. There was not even a grain of soil, let alone plants.
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