What Fang hated even more was that the wet nurse was arranged by He, and He was also in charge of the household affairs.
The distribution of clothing and money to the servants was entirely decided by Madam He.
Furthermore, before Shen Xubai was poisoned, her wet nurse had dealings with the maidservants around He Shi, and the nanny around He Shi was knowledgeable in medicine!
As soon as Shen Jiming entered the room, Fang Shi threw herself into his arms and began to weep.
The whole family was present, and Mrs. He looked grim.
"Sister-in-law, please don't falsely accuse an innocent person. You think you can pin the blame on me based on just a piece of clothing and a few specious accusations? Although I arranged for the wet nurse to come, she has been in the household for over a year. If you don't even have this much skill in managing subordinates, then it's your own incompetence. Besides, what good would it do me to deal with an infant?"
Fang retorted angrily, "You've always looked down on me. My husband obtained an imperial decree to bring me into the family, and that very day you plotted against me, ruining my reputation. Don't you know why you targeted Xu Bai? My husband is the eldest son, and you took advantage of his young age and loss of his father, clinging to the family property and the family head's token left by his father-in-law. Before, my husband had no son, and Princess Qingping was of noble status, so you couldn't do anything to him. Now that I've given birth to a legitimate son, and my husband is favored by the Emperor, you've panicked and want to poison my son, leaving the eldest branch without an heir. Then, the position of family head will naturally belong to the second branch."
Second Master Shen Jiyun's face was ashen.
"absurd!"
Shen Jiming glanced at his uncle, who remained silent with a gloomy face. The family should have divided the property long ago after his grandfather's death. However, Jiang Sixian was a stubborn person and refused to let the second branch of the family benefit, so they continued to live in the Shen residence.
The uncle, fearing gossip, acquiesced, since the family head's order was in his son's hands anyway.
"Second brother, there is no need to be angry."
Shen Jiming helped Fang Shi sit down. “Our son is still unconscious, so we parents are naturally anxious. Since your sister-in-law says she is innocent, we should investigate and find out the truth. It’s a family matter anyway, so let’s resolve it behind closed doors to avoid making a fool of ourselves in front of outsiders.”
Shen Jiyun's expression changed slightly.
Shen Jiming was threatening him.
If this matter doesn't have a clear resolution, then it's no longer just a family matter.
He Shi naturally understood his implied meaning, and her eyes widened slightly in panic. "I didn't do it—"
Fang sneered, her eyes filled with venom. "You don't need to lift a finger; you have plenty of people at your beck and call. My poor child, not even a year old, is already suffering at the hands of this vicious woman..."
The doctor then came out after taking the pulse.
Madam Fang immediately stepped forward and asked, "How is my son?"
The doctor hesitated for a moment, then said, "Fortunately, the young master's poisoning is not severe, and his life is not in danger. However, this poison is too potent, and the child is too young; I'm afraid it may leave him with hidden ailments."
Fang's voice, barely able to contain its sharpness, demanded, "What hidden ailment? Explain yourself!"
The doctor could only say, "The young master may have intellectual disabilities when he grows up."
Fang immediately collapsed to the ground.
The hall was filled with cries and shouts, and arguments.
"Fate is so great."
Upon hearing the news, Shen Zhixian remained unfazed, admiring the baby clothes she had just finished making. "My son is turning one year old, and I, as his mother, can't even afford to give him a piece of clothing. In that case, I'll give it to Xu Bai as a small token of my affection as his older sister."
Qingyun hesitated and said, "Miss, the young master was poisoned because of the wet nurse's undergarment. It might be inappropriate for you to send these clothes over..."
"I've been observing mourning at home for almost two years, and I'm completely out of touch with the world. Is that a problem?"
Shen Zhixian said casually, "Father said that children's clothes shouldn't be included in congratulatory gifts, lest people notice something amiss. So what's wrong with me giving them to my younger brother?"
Shen Jiming should thank her.
Sacrifice a son in exchange for the position of head of the family.
It's worth it.
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