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."

Sheng Siqi's eyes widened, and her curiosity grew: "Sister, the more you say this, the more I want to know. If you don't trust me, then I can't help you anymore."

Seeing this, Sheng Yunrong nodded helplessly and told Sheng Siqi about A Tie.

After hearing this, Sheng Siqi's face turned serious and she said, "Sister, let's go and discuss this with father."

After Sheng Yunrong and the others paid their respects, Old Master Sheng looked up at them and said, "If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Sheng Yunrong told the story of Ah Tie in detail. After listening to it, Old Master Sheng's face darkened. He thought for a moment and said, "Don't make this matter public. I have my own ideas."

Sheng Yunrong and the others nodded and left the study. Sheng Hongxiao said, "Sister, don't worry, father will definitely find out the truth and seek justice for the Sheng family."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and looked at Sheng Hongxiao gratefully. At this time, the housekeeper of the Sheng Mansion came over and said, "Miss, there is a young man named A Tie outside the door who wants to see you."

Sheng Yunrong's heart moved, and she said, "Please ask him to come in."

Ah Tie walked into the hall of Sheng Mansion and saw Sheng Yunrong and others, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. Sheng Yunrong said: "A Tie, you came at the right time, we need your help with something."

Ah Tie nodded and said, "Miss, if you have any instructions, just tell me."

Sheng Yunrong took Ah Tie to the study room, where Old Master Sheng was already waiting. Ah Tie was a little nervous when he saw Old Master Sheng. Old Master Sheng asked, "Ah Tie, where did the jade pendant on you come from?"

Ah Tie hesitated for a moment and said, "This is what my father left me. He said that this jade pendant is related to the safety of the Sheng Mansion."

Old Master Sheng's eyes narrowed and he asked, "Who is your father?"

Ah Tie gritted his teeth and said, "My father was a guard of the previous generation of the Sheng Mansion, his name was Sheng Tianxing."

After hearing this, Old Master Sheng's face changed drastically, and he immediately understood the meaning. He pondered for a moment and said, "A Tie, are you willing to help us find out the truth?"

Ah Tie nodded firmly and said, "I do."

Old Master Sheng said, "Okay, from today on, you will stay in the Sheng Mansion, and we will send someone to protect your safety."

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Sheng Yunrong smiled gently, with a hint of mischief in her eyes. She deliberately coughed lightly to attract Qin Moyuan's attention.

"Qin Moyuan, look at Pei Jinxiao, what's wrong with him?" Sheng Yunrong asked in confusion.

Qin Moyuan turned his head and his eyes stayed on Pei Jinxiao's face for a moment, then turned back to Sheng Yunrong and said lightly: "Maybe he was tempted by the wine and food and accidentally ate a few more bites."

Pei Jinxiao's cheeks turned even redder when he heard this. He managed to remain calm and said, "Mr. Qin misunderstood. I... I just feel a little uncomfortable."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and said, "Even if you are not feeling well, you should drink a few glasses of wine to liven up the atmosphere. Master Pei, are you afraid?"

Pei Jinxiao glared at Sheng Yunrong, but seeing her eyes full of teasing, he couldn't help but laugh. He picked up the wine glass and smiled, "Since Miss Sheng is so kind, I will naturally not refuse."

Qin Moyuan looked at this scene, feeling a little uncomfortable. He calmly picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then said to Sheng Yunrong: "Miss Sheng, I heard that you have been studying chess recently. Can you let me see your chess skills?"

A trace of joy flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She nodded gently and said, "I am naturally honored that Master Qin is willing to teach me."

The two came to the chess table and set up the chessboard. Sheng Yunrong's eyes were focused, her moves were light, and every move she made was extremely cautious. Qin Moyuan looked relaxed, and didn't seem to take the chess game to heart.

"Mr. Qin, you are so leisurely, aren't you worried about losing to me?" Sheng Yunrong deliberately provoked.

Qin Moyuan smiled slightly and said, "Miss Sheng is a very skilled chess player, so I naturally dare not underestimate her. But, what does it matter if we win or lose? The important thing is to enjoy the process."

Suddenly, Sheng Yunrong's hand trembled, and a chess piece fell to the ground. She smiled slightly and said, "It seems that I lost today."

Qin Moyuan smiled slightly and said, "Miss Sheng, there is no need to be modest. You have actually won this game of chess."

Sheng Yunrong glared at Qin Moyuan and said, "Mr. Qin, are you mocking me?"

Qin Moyuan shook his head and said, "I am just stating the facts. Miss Sheng's chess skills have indeed surpassed mine."

Pei Jinxiao looked at the two of them and nodded secretly in his heart.

Sheng Hongxiao felt worse than if he had eaten a fly. He clenched his fists tightly, and a trace of anger that was difficult to conceal flashed in his eyes. Sheng Yunrong sat quietly on the armchair in the main hall, her eyes were like water, but with a hint of unnoticeable firmness.

The atmosphere in the Sheng Mansion was tense, as if it was about to explode.

"Second brother, why are you so angry?" Sheng Yunrong opened her red lips slightly, her voice soft but with unquestionable firmness.

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes widened, and the veins on his forehead bulged slightly. He sneered, "I'm angry? Of course I'm angry! Look at what you've done. You've brought shame to the Sheng family!"

Sheng Yunrong smiled lightly, but a cold light flashed in her eyes: "Second brother, you misunderstood. Everything I did was for the good of the Sheng family."

"Good? You mean good? You are going to drag the Sheng family into the abyss!" Sheng Hongxiao slammed the table angrily, and the teacup jumped up.

Sheng Yunrong remained calm: "Second brother, don't you understand? The current situation is no longer under our control. I am doing this to protect myself and for the future of the Sheng family."

The other people in the Sheng Mansion were sitting in the main hall, with different expressions. The eldest lady sat next to Sheng Yunrong, gently holding her hand, her eyes full of worry. The third sister Sheng Wanting secretly observed the second brother Sheng Hongxiao, with a hint of joy in her eyes.

"Sheng Yunrong, who do you think you are? Do you think you can control the fate of the Sheng family?" Sheng Hongxiao said angrily.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and glanced at everyone: "Of course I can't. But I can try my best. Second brother, if you don't believe it, you can take a look at this."

As she spoke, Sheng Yunrong took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Sheng Hongxiao.

Sheng Hongxiao took the letter and quickly scanned it with his eyes. His expression gradually became solemn, and finally shocked.

"This...is this true?" Sheng Hongxiao couldn't believe his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently: "Yes, second brother. This is the agreement I reached with the outside forces. They are willing to support our Sheng Mansion and help us through this crisis."

Sheng Hongxiao widened his eyes, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including surprise and confusion.

"How...how did you do it?" Sheng Hongxiao asked.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes: "This is all thanks to my intelligence. Second brother, do you think I am just a spoiled young lady from the Sheng family? I tell you, I am no longer the Sheng Yunrong who only relies on you."

Sheng Hongxiao was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Okay, in that case, I will trust you this time. But you must remember that the honor and future of the Sheng family cannot afford any mistakes."