Shen Yuan left the princess's residence and went straight back to the general's residence.
Shen Yunjin didn't wait for her and went back alone in the General's Mansion's carriage. Shen Yuan then asked the guards of the Princess's Mansion to send a carriage to take her back to the mansion. Because she was the eldest daughter of the Shen family, the people of the Princess's Mansion dared not disobey.
Back at the General's Mansion, Shen Yuan heard from the servants that Shen Yunjin had gone to Shen Wei's study, and she nodded knowingly.
She didn't want to get involved in Shen Yunjin's affairs anymore.
Therefore, Shen Yuan did not go to the study, but returned to Changfeng Residence first.
Seeing her return, Xiao Ling quickly put down the broom in his hand and looked at her half-dry hair.
Shen Yuan dismissed the servants in the courtyard, then walked up to Xiao Ling and smiled at him: "The floor was swept well."
"Hmm." Xiao Ling saw the teasing in Shen Yuan's eyes and raised an eyebrow at her: "Now that I'm in your household, I naturally have to do some work. I can't just collect your general's salary for nothing."
After saying that, Xiao Yuncheng asked again, "Did it work out?"
Shen Yuan nodded, "Although there were some setbacks, things have gone relatively smoothly."
Shen Yuan took out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom, which Xiao Ling had given her before.
Today, taking advantage of the chaos at the princess's residence, she poured the contents of the porcelain bottle into the well.
The princess's residence has three wells: one in the kitchen garden for cooking, one in the servants' quarters for washing clothes, and one in the backyard of Lanyue Palace for Xiao Yunyan's bathing and for the small kitchen in Lanyue Palace.
Shen Yuan knew the side gate to enter the backyard of Lan Yue Palace. In addition, since the Princess's residence was holding a banquet today, most of the guards had been sent to Jingxin Lake. Therefore, she easily avoided the guards guarding the backyard of Lan Yue Palace.
The contents of the small porcelain bottle were colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
It is merely a medicinal guide.
For the drug to take effect, the drug itself is also needed.
The medicine bottle was already beside Xiao Yunyan.
Xiao Ling put away the porcelain bottle and asked, "What kind of trouble did you encounter?"
Shen Yuan knew that even if she didn't tell, Xiao Ling would find out. So she told Xiao Ling everything that had happened at the Hundred Flowers Banquet that day.
After Shen Yuan finished speaking, she added, "The people from the Princess's residence caused me to fall into the water, probably to help Xiao Yunfei rescue me. If he saves me and we have physical intimacy, I will have no choice but to marry him."
"If Xiao Yunfei really intends to marry me, then his purpose is obvious."
After listening to Shen Yuan's words, Xiao Ling's gaze fell on her hair, and for a moment it flashed with a cold light.
But when Shen Yuan looked up, it was gone in an instant.
Xiao Ling: "Xiao Yunfei was born to the Empress and was favored since childhood. His talent was also the best among all the princes. Compared with Xiao Yuncheng, he only lost out because of his status as the eldest son of the legitimate wife. How could he really be willing to accept that?"
“Since Xiao Yunfei was already interested in vying for that position, things will be much easier.” Shen Yuan sat down, brewed herself a pot of tea, and continued, “Xiao Yuncheng was punished by the Emperor for colluding with court officials and selling official positions for personal gain. He has always suspected that Xiao Yunfei was behind it. In that case, let’s confirm this matter!”
Xiao Ling lowered his eyes and sat down on the other side of Shen Yuan. "Sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, Miss Shen's plan is brilliant."
Shen Yuan paused in her teacup. "I went to the princess's residence today and discovered that you and I aren't the only ones who want to sit back and watch the tigers fight."
After a pause, Shen Yuan continued, "Xiao Yunyan helped not only Xiao Yunfei today, but also Xiao Yuncheng. She grew up in the palace and was personally taught by the Empress. She is very shrewd, so it's impossible for her not to see through Xiao Yunfei's intentions."
"But why does she just let her two younger brothers fight like that?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling's eyes darkened slightly, clearly indicating that he had guessed what Shen Yuan was thinking.
Shen Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Before, I thought that as long as Xiao Yuncheng and Xiao Yunfei died, that position could only be yours."
"But now I realize that I was being too naive."
Shen Yuan suspected that Xiao Yunyan also had other intentions.
Unfortunately, she died too young in her previous life, and we don't know what happened after her death.
But she thought Chu Yuning probably knew.
In this life, Chu Yuning still chooses to become Xiao Yunyan's lover, which must mean that there is some greater benefit to be gained from Xiao Yunyan!
As they were talking, Shen Yuan heard footsteps outside and quickly got up to open the door.
Bai Zhi entered the courtyard, curtsied, and said to Shen Yuan, "Miss, Master wants to see you in the study."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan glanced back at Xiao Ling before hurrying to the study.
All of Shen Wei's servants were cleared out of the courtyard. At this time, only the most important people in the Shen family were in the study: Shen Yunjin, Jiang Qinxue, Song Changshu, Song Qingshu, and Old Madam Shen.
Despite the large number of people, the study was extremely quiet. Looking at Shen Wei's ashen face, no one dared to even breathe loudly.
All that could be heard was Shen Yunjin's soft sobbing.
Shen Yuan walked into the room, closed the door, and then knelt down in front of Shen Wei.
"It's my fault for not taking good care of Yun Jin."
Seeing Shen Yuan so obedient, Shen Wei quickly raised his hand to let her stand up: "It was her own choice to debase herself, it has nothing to do with you, get up! Tell me everything that happened at the Princess's residence today!"
Perhaps it was the first time he had encountered such a difficult situation, Shen Wei's voice was filled with endless vicissitudes and hoarseness.
Shen Yuan stood up and briefly recounted what had happened at the Princess's residence that day. After speaking, she turned and glanced at Shen Yunjin.
Although Shen Yunjin's eyes were red from crying, there was no trace of sorrow in them. She looked at Shen Wei and cried, "Father! I know I was wrong! But my brother, the Crown Prince, and I were truly in love. It was you who forcibly separated us, which has led to this situation!"
“You…” Shen Wei pointed at Shen Yunjin, so angry he was about to vomit blood.
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