In the evening, Ye Feiyan sent a messenger to deliver a letter to Shen Ning. Shen Ming's crime was originally sentenced to exile, but after the case was presented to the emperor, the sentence was changed to beheading. This matter has probably angered the emperor.
Shen Ning felt even more justified in beating up Shen Yu. She hated Shen Yu and didn't want to care about him anymore in this life, but she couldn't let Shen Yu become like Shen Ming.
He can do whatever he wants to get himself killed, but he can't commit a heinous crime that would implicate him.
The blessings left by her father, who died in the line of duty, could protect them for several years, depending entirely on the emperor's mood. Moreover, according to what Li Shaobai revealed last time, her father's death was clearly suspicious.
If the emperor were unaware of the mystery surrounding this, it would be fine, but if he were aware... the extent of the favor bestowed upon him would be even greater.
However, looking back on her past life, the Shen family was not affected by this until her death.
No, perhaps she's already involved, but she's completely unaware, which is even more terrifying.
"Miss, the Second Master and Second Madam have gone out, taking a lot of things with them. It seems they are going to the Imperial Prison."
Shen Ning didn't seem to care much: "Let's go then."
After all this fuss, the second wife finally managed to get something out of it: they could visit her once.
Ye Feiyan has been acting strangely enthusiastic lately, sending people to tell her all sorts of news, such as Shen Ming in the prison constantly shouting that Shen Ning harmed her.
Although Shen Ming was confused at first and in the middle, in the end, even the most clueless Shen Ming could figure it out: this matter was inextricably linked to Shen Ning.
Or perhaps he hadn't figured it out at all, and was simply filled with hatred for everyone. Then, when he thought about how he had been captured because he was plotting against Shen Ning, he naturally wanted to drag Shen Ning down with him.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review thought he was talking nonsense and ignored him, but if his parents heard it, they would definitely retaliate against Shen Ning for it.
Well... how should I put it, Shen Ning was somewhat speechless.
If a few words of accusation could do anything to her, she would have been killed by the second wife long ago.
Moreover, she still had a trick up her sleeve for dealing with the second wife.
Speaking of which, it's been so many days, hasn't it been too quiet at Nan Song Tang? Logically speaking, with such a big matter, how could the second branch of the family bear to keep the old lady from causing trouble?
"Liu Ying, go and take a look at Nan Song Tang."
"good."
Liu Ying quietly went out and returned a short while later: "Miss, the old lady has collapsed."
Shen Ning was surprised: "Paralyzed? When did this happen?"
How come she didn't know anything about it?
Liu Ying: "I was paralyzed before Qixi Festival. The second wife secretly hired a doctor and deliberately kept it from you."
Shen Ning didn't react immediately: "Why are you hiding this from me? I..."
Suddenly, her eyelids twitched, and she was speechless: "You don't think I'm going to anger the old lady to death, do you?"
Several pairs of eyes fell on her, expressing strong disapproval: "Miss, you can do it yourself, how can you say it out loud? That's too unlucky."
Shen Ning: "......"
I feel like the people around me have gotten quite tanned without me even noticing.
In the end, Shen Ning did not go to see the old lady. If she were to die of anger, she would have to pay money and kowtow, which was not worth it.
But now that she knew, she had to do something, so she quickly went to invite various doctors.
She specifically instructed the servants to remain silent, but when the doctor came and saw the patient, and then went back and spread the word, it became clear that the old lady of the Shen family must have been so angered by her good-for-nothing grandson that she became paralyzed.
Every household should take this as a warning, and at the same time, feel sorry for this old lady.
When the second wife saw Shen Ming return, regardless of the truth, she would definitely be filled with hatred for Shen Ning.
Shen Ming caused this trouble because he was plotting against Shen Ning, and it just so happens that it was someone close to him who betrayed him. There must be something fishy about this, and it's definitely related to Shen Ning.
Although it makes no sense, and even has a hint of the thief crying "stop thief!"
But what logic is there in a mad dog biting someone?
Before they could even get home and confront Shen Ning, Shen Ning stole their home, and they were inexplicably branded as unfilial.
As for Shen Ning... he took Mo Xue'er out to listen to a play.
At this time, staying at home would just make her a punching bag, and she couldn't stand that kind of treatment, not even a little bit.
Shen Ning found the best spot, directly facing the stage, and listened with great interest to the most exciting new play in the building—the Mandarin Ducks' Tale.
Just from the name, you can tell it's a tragic story. No, you should say that almost every drama these days is tragic.
The story is about two childhood sweethearts who grew up together. They were innocent and developed feelings for each other, and secretly pledged their lives to one another. However, the girl's father arranged a wealthy marriage for her.
The boy went to plead for her, kneeling on the ground in the rainy night and begging her parents to give their daughter to him in marriage, but in the end, the girl's parents firmly refused, even injuring him and kicking him out.
The woman refused to marry him even at the cost of her life, and ran away from the arranged marriage to find her childhood sweetheart. However, her own father discovered this and sent people to chase after her.
She fled to a bridge, the place where she and her lover had pledged their love. Seeing that she had nowhere to retreat, she threw herself into the river and committed suicide.
After her death, the man was devastated and went mad. He went to the bridge every day to drink heavily, and before long he fell in and died where the woman had died. From then on, the bridge was called the Mandarin Duck Bridge to commemorate the two lovers.
Mo Xue'er listened with great interest, and Shen Ning tugged at her little braid: "You like it?"
Mo Xue'er nodded: "Yes, it sounds nice."
Shen Ning: "Just listen to it, don't overthink it, and definitely don't try to learn it. You're already a bit silly, if you try to learn it, you'll become even sillier."
"Great! So touching, great..."
"I cry every time I watch this play; it's so touching."
Looking at the applause, Shen Ning smiled and looked at the young man playing the childhood sweetheart. He cried with genuine emotion, and the fall from the bridge was a real fall.
Shen Ning summoned the waiter and took out a carved gold leaf: "This is for that young scholar."
The waiter, beaming with delight, held the gold leaf and said, "Yes, miss, I'll deliver it to you right away."
The actors who had just finished their performance were still taking their bows when the young man who had received the gold leaf looked up at the building. Through the floors, he saw that Shen Ning was still wearing a veil, so his face was not visible, but his demeanor alone revealed him to be an outstanding young lady from a wealthy family.
He was dressed as a scholar and swayed as he performed a scholar's bow.
This was the last play of the day. The audience gave their rewards and left, but the actors all came out, either to pick up their things or to bow and express their gratitude.
Shen Ning wasn't in a hurry. She leisurely sipped her tea, thinking that she would buy a fresh roast goose on her way out, and then...
"Surround them!"
A group of soldiers rushed in, forcibly dragged the civilians out, and then surrounded all the members of the opera troupe.
The leader drew his sword at the opera troupe and shouted, "Take them all down!"
Shen Ning: "......"
Fortunately, she was on the second floor.
Mo Xue'er was clever enough to know that this commotion was not for her to watch, so she immediately crawled under the table and tugged at Shen Ning's sleeve, saying, "Miss, come in, quickly!"
Shen Ning: ...Do I really need to crawl under the table?
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