"The things my sister wants are in the box, you can take them yourself."
Shangguan Wanning's sudden change in attitude surprised Shangguan Xiaoxiao and Aunt Zhao.
"Why? Sister doesn't want it?"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao wanted her face to recover so badly that even though she was full of doubts, she could only walk forward slowly and carefully open the box.
That moment...
"ah!"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao screamed in fear, backed away repeatedly, hid in her mother's arms, and trembled.
Aunt Zhao stretched her neck and took a look. Inside the box was an emerald green snake coiled around a pair of South China Sea black pearls.
She didn't expect Shangguan Wanning to be so cruel, and she was at a loss as she held her daughter in her arms.
"Sister, I am your sister after all, why... why are you so cruel to me."
"heartless?"
Shangguan Wan Ning snorted heavily, with a cold and sharp light flashing in her eyes.
"I am cruel to you for doing this. You are also cruel for plotting to kill me. I am just giving you a taste of your own medicine."
Shangguan Wanning felt sick when she saw the expressions on the faces of Aunt Zhao and her daughter.
In the past, she had never bullied them by relying on her status as a legitimate daughter. She even always took Shangguan Xiaoxiao into consideration, ensuring that she had the same food, clothing, housing and transportation as herself.
Even her mother had never treated Aunt Zhao harshly, and from time to time she would persuade her father to go over to Aunt Zhao's place and sit with her.
Their kindness was not rewarded with equal treatment.
It was also her fault that she was blind in her previous life, which was why Shangguan Xiaoxiao schemed against her so badly. If she didn't fight back in this life, how could she justify the chance to start over again?
"Sister..." Shangguan Xiaoxiao crawled forward, tugged at Shangguan Wanning's skirt, tears streaming down her face. "I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, please let me go, okay? I won't dare to do it again, I will definitely listen to you..."
"Miss, please give Xiaoxiao another chance." Aunt Zhao kowtowed to Shangguan Wanning.
"What happened?"
Madam Shangguan walked in and was stunned by the scene in front of her. "What's going on?"
"Madam, please help me beg the eldest lady, madam..." Seeing that Shangguan Wan Ning could no longer be persuaded, Aunt Zhao turned to Madam Shangguan for help.
She honestly explained the whole story and even slapped herself several times in repentance, with blood oozing from the corners of her mouth.
Mrs. Shangguan learned that Shangguan Wanning was framed the last time she fell into the water, and she felt scared every time she thought about it.
However, when she saw Shangguan Xiaoxiao's unrecognizable face, her heart couldn't help but soften.
She never expected that her daughter, who had always been kind and gentle since childhood, would actually take such cruel and severe revenge on those who had hurt her, and do it step by step without any mistakes.
"Ning'er, I think Xiaoxiao has realized her mistake. You should forgive her this time."
From the moment her mother entered the room, Shangguan Wanning knew that she would not be able to punish Aunt Zhao and her daughter today.
She had inherited her mother's kindness, which was why she had such a tragic ending. However...
She didn't know how to explain it to her mother.
"Since you said so, how could I not agree?" Shangguan Xiaoxiao turned to look at A Ling and said, "Take out the South China Sea black pearl and give it to the second young lady."
Ah Ling was sobbing at this moment. She slowly walked over and squatted down. She easily grabbed the snake and took out the string of South China Sea black pearls.
Shangguan Wanning sent people to investigate A Ling's background. Her father used to make a living by catching snakes, and because of her poor family, she was sold to the prime minister's mansion as a slave.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao saw this point in her and used her to deal with Shangguan Wanning.
In addition to being stung by a bee on Shangguan Xiaoxiao's face, Shangguan Wanning also had someone tamper with her medicine.
"I'm giving you the South China Sea Black Pearl for my mother's sake. This matter ends here, and I won't tell Dad about it. But if there's a next time... don't blame me for being rude."
"Thank you, ma'am. Thank you, Miss."
Aunt Zhao took the box handed to her by Lutong, held it in her palm, her heart trembling violently.
She lowered her head, suppressed the resentment and unwillingness in the corners of her eyes, stood up with the help of the maid, and walked out of Shangguan Wanning's room with Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
"Ning'er, sit down."
Mrs. Shangguan's expression turned serious.
Shangguan Wanning lowered her eyelids and sat next to her mother.
"Ning'er, mother has always taught you to be honest and kind. When did you become so scheming? Moreover, you used such a vicious scheme on your own sister?"
"Mother, Ning'er always keeps your teachings in mind and never dares to harm others. But you also saw that they were the ones who harmed me first. If I continue to tolerate and show weakness, they will only become more aggressive."
Shangguan Wan Ning held her mother's hand and said, "Mom, you shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others. After this lesson, I also hope that they can behave themselves. I promise you, as long as they don't cause trouble again, I won't harm them."
Madam Shangguan stared at her daughter seriously. She reached out her hand and gently stroked her daughter's face, then sighed deeply.
"Ning'er, you have really grown up. Mother agrees with you, but..." Madam Shangguan's eyes were filled with sadness. "You also know that my family has been military commanders for generations. Although guarding the border is a major national event, it is also a fact that there has been too much killing."
"I've always been worried that something ominous will happen in the future. That's why I've been fasting and praying for them these years. Ning'er, I don't have any extravagant hopes. I just hope that I can see you all safe and sound in my lifetime."
Shangguan Wanning held her mother's hand. Her mother had never said these words to her in her previous life.
How heartbroken she must have been when the Shangguan family and the Zheng family were wiped out.
"Mom, don't worry. Ning'er will do her best to protect you, Dad, Grandpa, and uncles."
"Silly child." Mrs. Shangguan thought it was just a childish remark.
The mother and daughter talked about something else, and then Mrs. Shangguan left.
The next day, Shangguan Wanning changed into men's clothes during her nap time, and slipped out through the back door with Lutong and came to the private room of Zuixianlou.
She had already made an appointment to meet Mu Jingrui.
"What do you want to ask me about?" Mu Jingrui frowned as he looked at Shangguan Wanning, who was wearing men's clothes.
"I'll give you the money back."
Mu Jingrui felt a surge of anger in his heart and was about to turn around and leave when Shangguan Wanning grabbed his wrist.
"Hey, could you please not be so impatient? When I said I would return your silver, I meant to tell you the news I bought with your silver."
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