In the East Garden, Sheng Wanwan was lying on the table watching Sheng Wenjin draw the Fairy Sister when Dahei jumped in through the window.
It meowed at the two of them a few times, then lay down next to Sheng Wanwan.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Wanwan frowned slightly.
"Big brother! Mother is really kind! Mu Rou'er almost made Mother lose face, and Mother did nothing? Did she just lie in the room pretending to be sick?"
If our scumbag father cared about Mother, he wouldn't have allowed Mu Rou'er to bully her again and again! No, I have to avenge Mother..."
Sheng Wanwan finished speaking in her childish voice and tried to run outside. Sheng Wenjin grabbed her by the collar and pulled her back.
"Don't cause trouble, you little brat! Just stay put!"
Sheng Wenjin pressed Sheng Wanwan back into her seat.
"You think Mother was faking illness to impress Sheng Lingtian?"
"What else?" Sheng Wanwan asked, blinking her big, watery eyes in confusion.
"No, Mother was faking illness for the world's sake. Mother's status is different. She is not only the eldest daughter of the Chu family, but also the ancestor of the Chu family who died on the battlefield for generations, all for the sake of protecting the people of Great Yan. The people respect the Chu family."
Furthermore, before her marriage, Mother was a renowned female general on the battlefield, having rendered outstanding service in battles against the southern barbarians. No one, whether loyal minister, ruler, or common people, wanted to see Mother live such a 'miserable' life after retirement. Therefore, the more 'miserable' Mother was, the more people rallied to her defense.
“That’s right. Normally, if Mother does this, Sheng Lingtian won’t touch Mu Rou’er because of Mother. But this time is different. So many people at the banquet saw Mu Rou’er use such despicable means to frame the matriarch. As long as Mother spreads rumors and leads the public opinion, the Sheng family will soon become the target of everyone’s criticism, thus forcing Sheng Lingtian to take action against Mu Rou’er.”
"Don't worry about a little kid like you, your mother will take care of everything!"
Sheng Wenjin was afraid that Sheng Wanwan would make a scene and seek revenge for the Chu family, so he explained the whole situation to her clearly.
Although Sheng Wanwan is young, she is clever and quick-witted, and she understands many things very easily.
Upon hearing Sheng Wenjin's words, he immediately understood the key point.
"Oh! I understand now, brother. But, brother, how do you think Sheng Lingtian will treat Aunt Mu? Will he kill her?"
Sheng Wanwan asked with sparkling eyes.
In the original book, Sheng Moshi's financial support came from Mu Rou'er, who had a talent for business. Mu Rou'er used the money she earned to support the army of Prince Rui, which enabled Si Mingchen to gradually expand his power.
If Mu Rou'er were to leave the story, the male and female leads would lose a major asset.
"No, he won't kill Mu Rou'er. In fact, he'll send people to protect her along the way. After all, his power and status are all thanks to Mu Rou'er. If Mu Rou'er dies, Prince Rui's faction won't trust Sheng Lingtian as much!"
Sheng Wenjin said calmly.
"Oh! Mu Rou'er was just kicked out? She didn't suffer any real harm! No, she dared to harm her mother, I can't let her leave so easily."
Sheng Wanwan frowned slightly, then suddenly a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.
"Little one, are you trying to prank someone again?" Sheng Wenjin raised an eyebrow at Sheng Wanwan, who was looking excited, and smiled slightly.
The moment this child shows that smile, someone is bound to suffer.
"Hehe... Big brother, why don't you come with me to the mass grave?"
Sheng Wanwan's eyes gleamed with excitement, as if she couldn't wait to run out right now.
Sheng Wenjin looked at her for a moment, and seeing that she was in high spirits, he didn't want to dampen his younger sister's enthusiasm, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.
On a chilly early spring night, the moonlight shone like water over the East Garden.
Mrs. Chu was sitting at the table by the window, reading a book and drinking tea.
The bright moonlight shone on Chu's porcelain-white skin, making her appear exceptionally gentle and graceful, like a quiet, blooming orchid.
Suddenly, footsteps approached from afar, followed by the sound of a door being pushed open.
Chu looked up and saw Sheng Lingtian, dressed in black, walk into the room.
"What brings the general here so late?"
Madam Chu frowned. Could it be that he wanted to do *that* with her? She didn't want to…
Sheng Lingtian stared at Chu Shi for a long time, then suddenly pulled her into his arms.
"Lan'er, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"
Chu's body tensed instantly, and she struggled violently, trying to break free from Sheng Lingtian's embrace.
"Sheng Lingtian, let me go! Don't touch me! I've told you before, I find you disgusting!" Chu's voice was filled with strong disgust!
Sheng Lingtian felt a pang of pain in his heart as he sensed the Chu family's resistance.
"Lan'er, I'm sorry." Sheng Lingtian's voice trembled slightly. "I know this incident has wronged you, and I can't get justice for you. I just... just wanted to come see you and apologize."
Hearing Sheng Lingtian's words, Chu felt a little less tense. However, she remained vigilant and did not let her guard down against him.
"Apologize? Heh heh heh..." Chu said coldly. "General, do you know what I would have faced if I hadn't discovered Mu Rou'er's conspiracy?"
Sheng Lingtian felt even more guilty upon hearing Chu's words.
He knew, of course, that if the Chu family hadn't discovered Mu Rou'er's conspiracy, the Chu family would most likely have been kicked out of the Sheng family on the spot by his furious outburst, their reputation ruined, and they would be pointed at and talked about for the rest of their lives.
Or perhaps none of this will happen, because it is very likely that Chu will commit suicide the moment she regains consciousness.
Thinking of this, Sheng Lingtian felt not only guilt, but also fear...
"Lan'er, I really know I was wrong." Sheng Lingtian's voice trembled slightly with pleading. "I will do everything I can to make amends. I will make sure Mu Rou'er leaves the Sheng family, and from now on, this place will be our home again. We will be as loving as before and live a good life together, okay?"
Sheng Lingtian spoke with a sincere expression.
"Ha! Sheng Lingtian, put away that affectionate act! Did Mu Rou'er leave the capital for me?"
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