A group of people entered the Shen family's gate, and many more guests arrived one after another. Song Yue wasn't interested in the scenery of the Shen family, but thinking about what she was going to do next, she took the opportunity to check the terrain map in advance.
Today's banquet is being held in the Shen family's back garden. The huge garden is full of blooming flowers, a riot of colors, and even the air is filled with a faint fragrance.
Looking at the layout of the Shen family's residence, every brick and tile, every winding corridor, every place you look is meticulously crafted. The pillars are carved with exquisite patterns, and the steps are paved with a layer of white marble.
The level of luxury is astonishing.
They withheld military pay, disregarding the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, only caring about their own enjoyment.
People like that deserve to die!
"That's the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jingguo's mansion who came back. She's skinny and doesn't have any of the demeanor of a legitimate daughter. She bullies people as soon as she comes back and is very audacious."
"That girl is very wild and doesn't know many words. Don't get involved with her."
"How could the Shen family allow someone like that to be their guest?"
These people made no attempt to hide their disdain or slander from her, directly uttering words of contempt and defamation. Yun Dong was indignant upon hearing this and wanted to step forward, but Song Yue stopped her: "Why should we pay attention to a mad dog barking?"
Upon hearing the word "mad dog," the girl in the lead frowned deeply: "Who are you calling a mad dog?"
Song Yue turned around and walked towards the girl, pouting, "How come such a nice girl can't hear properly?"
"You!" The girl's face turned red with anger, and she rushed over to teach Song Yue a lesson. Song Yue rolled up her sleeves, looking fearless: "Fool, you don't even know you're being used as a target. I've already ruined my reputation. If you want to cause trouble for the Shen family with me, I'll accompany you to the end."
Seeing the fierce energy emanating from Song Yue, the girl stopped and glared at her fiercely.
“I have no grudge against you, so why do you stand up for others? What good will it do you? Why not let the person behind it all step forward?” Song Yue said loudly.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
After all, they were guests at the Shen family's house. If a fight broke out, it wouldn't do them any good.
Song Yue chuckled.
What are you doing now?
A furious roar came from not far away.
Judging from the voice, it was Song Hengchuan, who was furious and couldn't stand her.
Song Yue turned around, her anger rising as she looked at the even more foolish Song Hengchuan. Before she could explain, Song Hengchuan said, "She was raised on the estate since she was a child and is used to being wild and doesn't know the rules. I hope you ladies will be more tolerant for the sake of the Duke of Jing's mansion."
After saying that, Song Hengchuan turned around and glared at Song Yue fiercely: "You're causing trouble again!"
Her tone made it sound like she was an irredeemable and wicked person.
Song Yue frowned. Song Hengchuan was afraid that her reputation would improve, so he spared no effort to tarnish her image. Song Yue smiled slightly: "Brother is right. I am indeed not suitable to attend the banquet. If it weren't for your insistence, why would I embarrass myself? I'll head home now."
After saying that, Song Yue turned and left.
Song Hengchuan's expression changed slightly. Thinking of the arrangements to be made, he knew he couldn't let Song Yue leave. He shouted angrily, "I only said a few words to you, and you're already throwing a tantrum? Song Yue, you are the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, how can you be so petty?"
"Brother, it's not that I insisted on coming to the banquet, you forced me to come. Now that I'm here, you've insulted me without even asking what happened. I'll leave then, but now you won't let me leave." Song Yue blinked, looking helpless. "Could it be that you have some shady scheme waiting for me?"
Feeling like someone had struck a nerve, Song Hengchuan's face instantly turned pale: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Song Yue shrugged: "I hope I'm just being cynical. I'll do nothing today and just stay put."
In a verbal battle, Song Hengchuan was no match for him. If he continued, who knew what else he might say? So he simply made an excuse and left.
Of course, Song Yue couldn't leave; she wanted to see the show.
Seeing that Song Yue had spoken rudely, the girls didn't continue to provoke her and left one after another. Yun Dong helped Song Yue up and asked, "Miss, will the Shen family's daughter be involved?"
Shen Ruyun?
We don't know yet.
"You'll know after today."
At this moment, the maid invited her to the banquet in the back garden. Song Yue nodded and turned back along the way she came, but the maid stopped her: "Third Miss Song, you've gone the wrong way. The road is this way."
Song Yue raised an eyebrow. Although it was her first time visiting the Shen family, she remembered the location of the Shen family's garden, which was definitely not in the direction the maid had pointed out.
"Third Miss, don't waste time," the maid urged.
Song Yue decided to play along. She nodded and followed the maid. After a few steps, she entered a small courtyard. She sniffed the air, a cold smile playing on her lips. After looking around and finding no one, she quickly walked to the maid's side, grabbed her wrist, and with her other hand, swiftly pinched the maid's chin.
"Ugh!" The maid was stunned. Before she could react, she was pinned against the wall, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid. She rolled her eyes and kicked her legs with all her might.
Song Yue's expression changed, and she suddenly looked at the maid with icy coldness: "Speak, who sent you!"
The maid sobbed and tried to resist.
But the next second, Song Yue took out a pill from her bosom and stuffed it into the maid's mouth, forcing her to swallow it. The maid looked at her in horror.
"This is a deadly poison that will rot your insides. If you don't have an antidote within an hour, you will die suddenly." Song Yue tightened her grip and said coldly, "No one but me can save you."
The maid looked terrified.
Song Yue gradually loosened her grip, and the maid's body went limp as she knelt on the ground, covering her throat and trying to vomit, but after retching for a long time, nothing came out.
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