Because the previous incident of switching brides caused a great stir, people are still paying attention to Shen Ning's news, so the news that she was going to become a concubine in the Qi Prince's mansion quickly spread.
Rumors are terrifying because people only want to believe what they want to believe. No matter how others explain it, as long as the answer doesn't suit their taste, it will eventually be drowned out.
Shen Ning naturally wouldn't explain, because she didn't need those people to believe anything.
Moreover, she shouldn't be the one who's worried about this rumor.
Sure enough, less than two days later, someone from the Prince Qi's residence came out to refute the rumors, saying that Shen Ning was shameless and wanted to climb up to the young master, but the young master didn't even look at her.
Without a doubt, this must have been done by that young master for the girl he loved.
What could Shen Ning do? Say that she didn't want to be a concubine in the Prince's mansion, that she didn't fancy that young master, or that she had been slandered?
Who would believe that?
Liu Ying and Yu Zhu were furious, but they were afraid of upsetting Shen Ning, so they didn't dare to tell her. But how could Shen Ning not know?
"Sister Liuying, go and see He Xiao and Yu Liu'er."
These two were the servants who used to run errands for Shen Ning.
Shen Ning whispered a few words in Liu Ying's ear, and Liu Ying's eyes widened: "This...I..."
"Go quickly."
The fireflies were puzzled, but they went anyway.
Half a day later, the rumors spread like wildfire and grew increasingly intense.
It's a lie to say that Shen Ning cares for her own sister; she's just jealous that her sister is favored by her fiancé.
They said Shen Ning wasn't sick at all, and that spitting blood was all an act.
It is said that Shen Ning, out of jealousy, wanted to kill her own younger sister and remarry into the Wei family.
Everyone: "..."
Do you want to hear what you're saying? Do you really think everyone is a fool?
As Shen Shu listened to the rumors, she couldn't help but feel smug. It was Shen Ning's fault for not helping her; now the people's anger was directed at her. She deserved it.
Seeing that the wind was getting better and better, Shen Shu seized the opportunity to go out and actually managed to get into the social circles of some noble ladies.
That day, Shen Ning wanted to kill her. After the fear subsided, her desire for revenge was fully activated. She loudly proclaimed to a group of people how old-fashioned, cold-blooded, and vicious her sister was. Not only did she not grant her wish, but she also wanted to kill her out of jealousy. Now, she had even degenerated into becoming a concubine and interfering in other people's relationships.
Shen Shu looked terrified and heartbroken. Seeing everyone staring intently at her, she thought she had gained their approval and felt smug. Little did she know that they were just making fun of her.
Then she was slapped by Princess Chang Le who happened to be passing by.
Literally, it means a hard slap across the face, leaving a handprint instantly.
Princess Chang Le looked at something filthy with undisguised disgust.
"You are actually sisters with Shen Ning? This is truly an eye-opener for me."
"You're the one who stole your brother-in-law, you're the shameless one. She never says a bad word about you, yet you're here wantonly humiliating and slandering her. Who's really the vicious and shameless one?"
“Even my mother wouldn’t allow her to be treated as a concubine, yet you keep talking about concubines.”
"Do you gain a sense of superiority by belittling her? You stole your brother-in-law and now you think you're noble?"
Shen Shu was so aggrieved that she burst into tears. She was used to being cared for by others. Whenever she cried, Liang Zhuo and Wei Congwen would unconditionally protect her and take good care of her.
However, she forgot that there was no man to cherish her here, only a group of women watching the show.
Her posture of being pampered and cared for by men is exactly what women hate most.
The group of people who were just surrounding her now retreated as far away as possible. They could watch the show, but were they out of their minds to stand up for Shen Shu and confront the princess?
Moreover, hearing Princess Chang Le say this, they felt even more contempt for Shen Shu.
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Shen Ning wouldn't know that Shen Shu had been beaten; she was busy and had recently received a lot of orders, which surprised the shopkeepers, who came to ask Shen Ning for instructions.
Shen Ning was very happy, busy counting her money. It would be even better if no one bothered her.
Shen Ning was invited to Nansong Hall, where the second wife and her husband, as well as Shen Ming, were all present. Next to Shen Ming sat a young man dressed as a scholar.
Upon seeing her arrival, all of them turned to look at her.
This is like a wolf seeing a piece of fat meat; it's definitely a trap.
"Little sister, you're here."
Shen Ming stood up and introduced the man next to him: "This is my good friend, Du Rufeng, the young master of the Du family."
Du Rufeng, holding a folding fan, smiled and bowed, saying, "Rufeng greets Miss Chen."
Shen Ning: "The Du family? Is it the Grand Tutor's mansion in the east of the city?"
Du Rufeng's expression froze: "No."
Shen Ning: "Then, at the residence of Vice Minister Du in the north of the city?"
Du Rufeng, his expression betraying his embarrassment, stammered, "No, I..."
He wanted to introduce his family background, but suddenly found himself unable to say it; feelings of inferiority seemed to overwhelm him.
Shen Ming, being quite perceptive, immediately retorted, "Shen Ning, are you checking my household registration? Asking about my family background right away, how can you be so snobbish?"
Shen Changlin agreed: "When judging a person, first observe their character, then inquire about their knowledge; lofty aspirations are far more valuable than a fortune."
Du Rufeng instantly felt that his back could straighten up considerably.
Shen Ning: "Uh, really? I was being narrow-minded. As long as you like it."
After saying that, she turned around briskly and went to see the old lady.
"Grandma, I'm here. Are you feeling better?"
The old lady: "!!!!!" Why is this scourge here again?
Shen Ning's filial piety was deeply moving. Seeing that the old lady next to him had not yet drunk her medicine, she personally took it to feed her: "Grandmother, it's time for you to drink your medicine."
The old lady said, "No need, I can drink it myself."
Shen Ning: "It's alright, Grandmother. I know you feel sorry for me, but feeding you medicine isn't tiring."
Aunt Liu tried to stop her, but Liu Ying and Yu Zhu each held her back on one side, so she could only watch helplessly as Shen Ning gently fed the medicine into the old lady's nose.
"Young Miss, you..." How could you be so vicious? Waaah, why did you smother her mouth?
"Oh dear!" Shen Ning quickly wiped her face with a handkerchief, saying with heartache, "Grandmother, what's wrong? Why can't you even take your medicine? Second Uncle and the others are sitting at the door, not even bothering to come in and take care of you. You're so old and you're suffering like this. It's so pitiful."
"Grandmother, why aren't you saying anything? Are you too touched? It's alright, it's only right that I be filial to you."
The old lady choked, her eyes turning red: "Shen Ning, that's enough, get out of here!"
Shen Ning slammed the bowl at her and stormed out, but when she reached the door, she took out a handkerchief and wiped away non-existent tears from her face.
Broken and pitiful: "I know I am not my grandmother's biological granddaughter, but I have no elders left. I treat my grandmother as my own. If I have done anything wrong, I will correct it. Why are you so angry? It would be bad if you hurt yourself."
Aunt Liu: "......Ahhh......" Don't faint, ma'am! Doctor, doctor!!!
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