“You…” Chen’s face turned ashen with anger.
"Mother, you just made a promise to me in front of the Regent. Could it be that you've changed your mind?"
Invoking the regent made Chen's face even more unpleasant.
The key point is that she still needs Shen Zhiyi's help to cover up her affair, as this matter concerns the reputation of the entire Marquis's mansion. As long as the Regent keeps his mouth shut, this matter will not be known to outsiders.
For the sake of the Marquis's reputation and his children's future, the Marquis did not want anyone to know that he had been cuckolded.
she……
Perhaps she can continue to be the Lady of the Marquis!
But she was unwilling to give up her shop, even if it meant cutting off her flesh and bleeding her blood.
"Sister-in-law, are you serious?" Song Ruoying frowned. "We're all family, is it necessary to be so clear about things? We did misunderstand you before, but we didn't expect you to be so petty."
"Such a big thing has happened, yet all you're thinking about is the shop. Is money all you care about?"
Shen Zhiyi said with a low sneer, "You just said I was mean."
"As your sister-in-law, I've never treated you badly. Yet you accuse me of having an affair and say I'm stingy and too calculating?"
"I never imagined that in your heart, I was such a despicable person."
"If money were all I cared about, why would I have asked the Regent to cover up such a scandal in the Marquis's mansion!"
Song Yuxiu frowned. "Ruoying was just saying that in a fit of anger. As her sister-in-law, why are you arguing with her?"
As he spoke, he reached out to hug her and comfort her.
Shen Zhiyi, however, simply dodged it.
He was clearly very angry.
"Ruoying, why don't you apologize to your sister-in-law right now!" Song Yuxiu said coldly.
“Brother—” Song Ruoying was naturally unwilling.
"You've definitely misunderstood her!"
Although reluctant, Song Ruoying still apologized.
Shen Zhiyi ignored her and said only, "I will immediately send Hongrui to your room to retrieve all the things I have bought for you in the past two years."
"Anyway, in your eyes, I, your sister-in-law, am worthless, so I suppose you wouldn't even look down on my things!"
Song Ruoying was dumbfounded.
“Chen Zhiyi!” The old woman’s pupils trembled.
Has that bitch gone mad today?
Lin Yaoyao jumped in, "Young Madam, Ruoying is young and doesn't understand things. Why bother arguing with her? Besides, there's no reason to return something that's been given away!"
Shen Zhiyi raised an eyebrow: "Miss Lin, why are you meddling in other people's business? What, isn't your face hurt anymore?"
"..."
"Husband, the bed in my room is dirty and needs to be changed. I haven't been feeling well lately, so I'd like to stay at the estate for a few days." After saying this, Shen Zhiyi left directly, leaving the men furious.
Is the bed dirty?
Ms. Chen always felt that she was being implied as dirty!
Recent events, no matter how you look at them, all seem strange.
But there's nothing I can do about her.
The Marquis's mansion must have been in chaos these past few days. Shen Zhiyi didn't want to face their hypocritical faces, so after taking the deed to the shop, she simply went to the estate to find some peace and quiet.
**
When they arrived at the estate, it was already dusk. Xiao Zhongxuan was brewing tea and admiring the flowers in the courtyard, with a plate of magnolia pastries on the table. It was a comfortable and leisurely place.
This caused Hongrui to frown deeply.
Did our daughter bring home a rich man?
They certainly know how to enjoy life.
When Xiao Zhongxuan saw Shen Zhiyi, the corners of his mouth curved into a smile. His jade-like face was gentle and refined, and he was so handsome in the evening breeze that Shen Zhiyi was momentarily lost in thought.
Red Bud and Green Lotus had followed her since they were little, and they exchanged a glance:
It’s over!
My daughter just met a scumbag husband, could she be bewitched by this devilish man in front of her?
Xiao Zhongxuan seemed surprised to see Shen Zhiyi. "Madam, what brings you here?"
"I will stay at the estate for a few days."
"Want some tea?"
"Okay." Shen Zhiyi smiled and sat down. "Are you getting used to living here?"
"It's all good." Xiao Zhongxuan poured her tea. "Madam seems to be in a good mood today?"
“What’s so good about it? My daughter has been slandered. Fortunately, today the Regent…” Hongrui was outspoken, but before she could finish speaking, she was stopped by Shen Zhiyi’s gaze.
She held the cup, took a sip of tea, and said, "Peach blossom tea? It tastes good."
Xiao Zhongxuan was tactful and didn't press for details, only saying, "I also brewed some pear blossom wine."
"Can I try some?"
"Okay, I'll cook tonight."
"You can cook?" Shen Zhiyi asked in surprise.
"I know some, but I'm afraid it won't suit Madam's taste."
"It's alright, I'm not that picky about food."
The estate was uninhabited year-round and had no cook, so Xiao Zhongxuan prepared all three meals himself. When Shen Zhiyi looked at the table of food, she couldn't help but be surprised, as it tasted quite good.
Having been humiliated by her mother-in-law and the others today, and being far away from the dangerous and treacherous Marquis's mansion, she felt a little more relaxed and unconsciously drank a few more cups of wine.
"Young lady, you can't hold your liquor, so drink less," Hongrui advised.
"This isn't the Marquis's residence; we're all family here. Let me be a little more unrestrained."
One of our own?
Xiao Zhongxuan's expression became somewhat subtle upon hearing this.
In her previous life, after marrying into the Marquis's mansion, Shen Zhiyi was always well-behaved and planned everything for the Song family.
Liking him and feeling indebted to him led her to obey Song Yuxiu in everything. He disliked drinking, so she would only have a few drinks in any situation and never dared to do as she pleased.
Today, we should naturally seize the day and enjoy life.
She raised her wine glass and looked at Xiao Zhongxuan, "Young Master Xiao, this glass is for you."
"Respect me?"
"Thank you for helping me deliver the letter to the Regent's Palace."
After downing a glass of wine, Shen Zhiyi looked at him and asked, "Did you deliver the letter successfully? Did no one find out?"
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