Qu Jingyun's lips curled up slightly.
Just when everyone thought she was about to laugh, Qu Jingyun let out another soft sneer.
She spoke slowly: "I want you to apologize to my daughter in front of everyone, and let everyone know that Yue'er's feelings for you, the Fifth Prince, are nothing but wishful thinking on your part."
Only in this way can Shen Yue's reputation be improved.
The Fifth Prince pursed his lips and fell into deep thought.
Zhang Chaochao had already dressed and jumped off the bed, raising her hand to strike Qu Jingyun.
"You wretch, I'm going to kill you today!"
Qu Jingyun took a step back.
With a scream, Zhang Chaochao fell to the ground and broke her chin.
"Every morning!"
Mrs. Zhang ran over and helped her daughter up with heartache, then looked up angrily at Qu Jingyun.
"Qu Jingyun, my daughter just said a few words casually. Besides, it's Shen Yue who's infatuated and went after him herself. How can you blame my Chaochao?"
"Yue'er is simple-minded. If no one instigates her, she doesn't understand what liking someone is, let alone..."
A cold glint flashed in Qu Jingyun's eyes.
Another cold laugh followed.
"My husband and I share the same thought: we only hope that our children will marry ordinary people. Royal families and nobles are not something we common folk can even dream of."
After saying that, Qu Jingyun waved to Chen Yue.
Shen Yue hesitated before looking at Yin Xue.
Yin Xue smiled gently and nodded, "Go ahead."
Shen Yue finally mustered up her courage and walked over.
She took her daughter's hand and looked directly into Madam Zhang's eyes, which seemed to want to devour her. "My Yue'er, you like tall and mighty men like her father, who are upright and indomitable, right, Yue'er?"
Shen Yue glanced cautiously at the Fifth Prince.
For some reason, the Fifth Prince, who had previously seemed quite agreeable, suddenly became disgusting.
She felt nauseous, especially when she saw him sleeping with other women.
"Chen Yue." The Fifth Prince suddenly called her name, a layer of coldness settling between his handsome brows. He warned in a low voice, "You'd better think carefully before you answer. Today, in front of so many people, some things, once said, will never be taken back."
Shen Yue subconsciously tightened her grip on Qu Jingyun's hand.
She nodded earnestly, "Mother is right. I hope my future husband will be a tall and strong man like Father."
"Chen Yue!" The Fifth Prince's face immediately darkened.
He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The tagalong who used to stick to me the moment he saw me now dares to look down on me.
Shen Yue lowered her head in fear and clung tightly to Qu Jingyun.
Sensing her daughter's fear, Qu Jingyun coldly glanced at the Fifth Prince.
Then Qu Jingyun spoke up again: "What does Fifth Prince mean by this? Didn't you say to the outside world that you were disgusted by Yue'er's clinging to you? Now that Yue'er has woken up, Fifth Prince should be happy."
"Oh!"
The Fifth Prince let out a disdainful chuckle.
"Very good, I am naturally happy. I am no longer bothered by this kind of woman, how could I not be happy?"
"I'm glad you're happy. I'm sure Madam Zhang will be busy for a long time. We won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."
After saying that, Qu Jingyun pulled Shen Yue and Yin Xue away together.
On the carriage back, Shen Yue carefully observed Qu Jingyun's expression.
Noticing her gaze, Qu Jingyun looked up.
Shen Yue shrank back immediately, like a startled bird.
Upon seeing this, Qu Jingyun frowned.
"You are my daughter, Qu Jingyun's daughter. You should be open and honest. Who are you trying to impress by being so timid?"
Yin Xue reassured her, "Yes, Yue'er, the General's Mansion is here to support you, don't be afraid."
Shen Yue's eyes reddened.
She twisted her handkerchief, biting her lip, too afraid to speak.
Qu Jingyun wasn't in a hurry. She turned to Yin Xue and started talking about what happened at the Zhang family's house that day.
"Several noble ladies are on good terms with the Empress today. If it weren't for you and Yue'er being together, Yue'er would probably be the one in the room today. You must be careful when you go out in the future. Even if you don't hand Yue'er over to that playboy Fifth Prince, they will still make moves."
Upon hearing this, Yin Xue's expression turned serious.
Yin Xue nodded solemnly, "Mother, don't worry, your daughter-in-law knows what to do."
She chose this daughter-in-law herself, and she knows all too well how capable she is.
Thinking of all the grievances she had suffered, Qu Jingyun couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
As soon as the three returned to the general's mansion, they saw Shen Song already waiting at the door, with Qi Mingyue standing behind him.
Shen Song strode towards the three of them.
He looked at Shen Yue behind him with displeasure, "Shen Yue, are you trying to kill everyone in the General's Mansion?"
Shen Yue's face turned deathly pale instantly, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Sensing that her daughter was afraid of her older brother, Qu Jingyun immediately shielded her behind him.
She glared at Shen Song with displeasure. "This is the General's mansion. If you have a problem, go outside and vent it. Why are you yelling at your sister?"
Seeing how protective she was of Shen Yue, Shen Song said with dissatisfaction, "Mother, do you know how much shame Shen Yue has brought to our family?"
"How big could it be?" Qu Jingyun said dismissively.
"you……"
Shen Song wanted to reprimand Qu Jingyun a few more times, but when she met Qu Jingyun's fierce gaze, she had no choice but to look away.
"It's not that I want to deliberately slander my sister, but now people outside are talking about it, and even..."
Shen Song sighed again.
"In short, Shen Yue has caused a lot of trouble for our General's Mansion this time. We can't let Shen Yue stay here any longer. We should send her to Grandmother's place."
"No." Qu Jingyun refused without hesitation.
"Mother, let's go inside and talk. There are too many people here, and it wouldn't be good if word got out," Yin Xue reminded her.
Qu Jingyun snorted coldly and pulled Chen Yue into the room.
Upon entering the lobby, Qu Jingyun sat in the high seat.
She gave Qi Mingyue a cold glance.
"Mingyue, what are you doing here?"
Qi Mingyue bowed respectfully, "I wasn't feeling well today and got up a little late, so I couldn't go to the Zhang family with my aunt. I was thinking of going out for a stroll and happened to run into my cousin."
Upon hearing this, Qu Jingyun gave Shen Song a cold look.
Could it be that this brat is still up to his old tricks and wants to make a move on that scheming Qi Mingyue again?
Noticing that she was staring at him, Shen Song's brows furrowed with impatience.
"Mom, can you please stop being so paranoid?"
Qu Jingyun scoffed, "If it weren't for your lack of intelligence, I wouldn't have to be on guard against others all the time."
After saying that, Qu Jingyun smiled at Shen Yue again.
I owe my children so much. Now that I have sent Shenji Camp to be under the care of the Emperor, only Shenyue's marriage remains.
She patted Shen Yue's hand and whispered soothingly, "Yue'er, you're still young. Your mother will make the arrangements for your marriage. Don't worry."
Shen Song suddenly let out a cold snort.
"Although she is young, she is very shrewd. Because of her, the marriages of the other sisters in our family have been delayed."
"other?"
Qu Jingyun looked at Qi Mingyue with a smile.
She asked, "Mingyue's marriage has been delayed? Why don't you sever ties with my General's Mansion now, move out and let your mother find you a good family?"
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