Sheng Yunrong looked at Sheng Hongxiao with some embarrassment, not knowing how to explain.

Sheng Hongxiao frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his deep eyes. He raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone was calm but with unquestionable authority: "Yunrong, is there anything you can't say directly? Is there anything else in our Sheng Mansion that needs to be hidden?"

Sheng Yunrong bit her lip, a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes. She took a deep breath and tried to sort out her thoughts.

"Second brother, actually..." Sheng Yunrong was interrupted by Sheng Hongxiao before she could finish her words.

"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will take care of it for you." Sheng Hongxiao said in a firm tone, his eyes revealing his concern for his sister.

Sheng Yunrong felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She nodded slightly, looked at Sheng Hongxiao gratefully, and then slowly said, "A few days ago, when I was walking in the garden, I accidentally heard some servants whispering. They seemed to be discussing... discussing the relationship between me and Sheng Mingxuan."

Sheng Hongxiao's expression suddenly became serious, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. He knew very well that Sheng Mingxuan was a restless factor in the Sheng Mansion. This man was ambitious and had always been eyeing the power of the Sheng Mansion. Sheng Hongxiao couldn't help but feel a little worried. He frowned and asked, "What did they say?"

Sheng Yunrong bit her lip, a trace of pain flashed in her eyes: "They said that I had an affair with Sheng Mingxuan, and that I... seduced him. Second brother, I know these are all slanders, and I have never had such thoughts. However, these rumors have begun to spread in the Sheng Mansion, and even mother has begun to doubt me."

Sheng Hongxiao's face became increasingly gloomy. He patted Sheng Yunrong on the shoulder and said firmly, "Don't worry, I will get to the bottom of this matter. If Sheng Mingxuan dares to do anything bad to you, I will never let him off easily."

Sheng Yunrong heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, but she was still a little worried: "Second brother, if this matter gets out of hand, I'm afraid it will affect the reputation of the Sheng Mansion. I... I can tolerate these slanders, but I don't want the Sheng Mansion to be affected because of me."

"Yunrong, don't worry, I will handle this matter properly. As for Sheng Mingxuan, I will let him know that the Sheng Mansion is not a place he can casually set foot in." Sheng Hongxiao's tone was cold, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Sheng Hongxiao and felt a sense of security in her heart.

At this time, in the hall of Sheng Mansion, Sheng Mingxuan was drinking and having fun with several other young masters from aristocratic families. His eyes drifted towards the room where Sheng Yunrong was from time to time, and a wicked smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Sheng Hongxiao looked at Sheng Mingxuan coldly, with murderous intent rising in his heart.

These days, Sheng Mingxuan has been secretly sowing discord and trying to destroy the harmony of the Sheng family.

"Sheng Mingxuan, do you think what you do can escape my eyes?" Sheng Hongxiao said in a cold tone, with a warning flashing in his eyes.

Sheng Mingxuan smiled slightly and pretended to be innocent: "Second brother, I am just enjoying the hospitality of the Sheng Mansion, I have no other intentions."

Sheng Hongxiao no longer paid attention to Sheng Mingxuan, he turned back to Sheng Yunrong's room. Looking at his sister's worried eyes, he smiled gently: "Yunrong, don't worry, I will make Sheng Mingxuan pay the price."

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Pei Jinxiao's cheeks suddenly turned red, and anyone could see what he was thinking.

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flickered slightly, and a subtle fluctuation passed through her heart. She took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, breaking the silence in the room: "Prince Pei, you seem a little unusual today."

Pei Jinxiao's cheeks were still slightly red. He lowered his head slightly, trying to hide his embarrassment: "Miss Sheng, I misunderstood. It's just that I caught a cold recently, so I feel a little unwell."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, and that smile was like a peach blossom blooming in spring, gentle and indifferent: "King Pei, why should you be modest? Your talent and demeanor have long been known to everyone. I am just curious about what happened today."

At this time, Qin Moyuan walked in. His eyes were sharp and deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. He saluted Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao, and then said lightly: "Miss, Prince Pei, the weather is getting colder, be careful not to catch a cold."

Sheng Yunrong nodded and turned her gaze to Qin Moyuan: "Mr. Qin seems to be a little worried today."

Qin Moyuan was slightly stunned, then regained his composure: "Miss, you are too kind. I am just worried about the weather changes and fear of accidents."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Qin Moyuan, feeling a complicated emotion in his heart.

"Mr. Qin, I heard that you are proficient in military strategy. Could you teach me a thing or two?" Sheng Yunrong asked.

Qin Moyuan smiled slightly: "Miss, you are too kind. I know a thing or two and I hope I can help you solve your doubts."

Pei Jinxiao interrupted, "Mr. Qin, I heard that you had made great military achievements on the frontier. Is that true?"

Qin Moyuan's eyes flashed with pride: "Prince Pei, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty."

Sheng Yunrong watched their interaction and sighed inwardly.

As time went by and it got darker, Sheng Yunrong suggested: "It's getting late today, Prince Pei and Master Qin might as well take a rest here and continue the discussion tomorrow."

At the end of the corridor, she saw Pei Jinxiao, who was standing there alone, with endless melancholy in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong walked over and asked softly, "Prince Pei, what's wrong with you?"

Pei Jinxiao turned his head and saw Sheng Yunrong. A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Miss, I'm just a little worried about you."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly: "I appreciate the King Pei's kindness. But you don't have to worry too much, I know what to do."

Pei Jinxiao nodded. Although he felt a little disappointed, he could not force Sheng Yunrong to make her choice.

Seeing this, Sheng Hongxiao frowned slightly, his eyes showing concern, and he slowly said: "Sister, if you have any unspeakable secrets, just tell me, I will do my best to help you solve it."

Sheng Yunrong bit her lip, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and she finally made up her mind and said softly: "Second brother, do you still remember the little beggar I rescued in the garden last winter?"

Sheng Hongxiao nodded slightly and recalled: "Of course I remember, what happened to the child later?"

Sheng Yunrong sighed and said, "The boy's name is A Tie. I discovered some secrets about him. These secrets may affect the safety of the Sheng Mansion."

Sheng Hongxiao's face turned serious when he heard this, and he said, "Sister, tell me, I will definitely help you find out the truth."

Sheng Yunrong slowly said that Ah Tie had a jade pendant with strange patterns engraved on it, and she suspected that it was closely related to the previous generation of the Sheng family. After hearing this, Sheng Hongxiao couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

The eldest daughter Sheng Siqi came over and asked curiously, "Sister, what secret are you talking about? Can I listen too?"

Sheng Yunrong hesitated for a moment and said, "Sister, this matter is very serious and involves the safety of the Sheng Mansion. It's better for you not to know about it."