"Okay!" Chuntao took the knife and skipped away.
Shen Weiwan looked at the sunset at the end of West Lane, a cold light flashing in her eyes. Liu, this is just a warning to you. If you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for not thinking about family affection.
Back at the General's Mansion, Shen Weiwan had just sat down when the Seventh Prince Xiao Yu arrived and asked as soon as he entered: "I heard that you 'encountered a ghost' in West Lane today?"
Shen Weiwan raised her eyebrows: "Your Highness is really well-informed."
Xiao Yu sat down, picked up the knife on the table and looked at it: "The Ministry of Justice has already arrested Zhang Laosan, and Liu has also been sentenced to an increased punishment. You save yourself the trouble and don't have to do it yourself."
"I learned it from His Highness," Shen Weiwan winked playfully, "using the opponent's force to counter it is the most brilliant strategy."
Xiao Yu shook his head helplessly, but couldn't help laughing: "You are really getting more and more naughty."
As they were talking, Chuntao ran in, panting, "Miss, something bad has happened! The second young lady is making a fuss outside and wants to see you!"
Shen Weiwan frowned: "What does she want to do again?"
"I don't know," Chuntao shook her head. "It was quite a big commotion anyway, with a lot of people watching."
Xiao Yu stood up: "Go and take a look, don't let her hurt herself."
When the two arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw Shen Ruoruo kneeling on the ground with disheveled hair, surrounded by a circle of people watching the excitement.
"Chen Weiwan! Come out!" Shen Ruorou cried, "You killed my mother and ruined my reputation. You have such a cruel heart!"
Shen Weiwan walked up to her and looked down at her: "Cousin, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. What does it have to do with me if my aunt breaks the law and is arrested?"
"Why is it none of your business?" Shen Ruorou screamed, "If you hadn't framed us, how could my mother be in jail? How could I become like this?"
"Framed?" Shen Weiwan sneered, "Who stole my bracelet? Who was caught copying poems? Who was scolded for trying to seduce the Seventh Prince? Cousin, you should be reasonable."
The people around nodded and began to discuss:
"Exactly, how can the second young lady blame the eldest young lady for her own scandalous deeds?"
"She's so ungrateful. It's a relief that the young lady didn't kick her out."
"Look, the Seventh Prince is here too!"
Shen Ruorou looked at the contemptuous eyes around her, then looked at Xiao Yu's cold eyes, and completely collapsed: "I don't care! It's you who caused this! Give me back my mother! Give me back my reputation!"
Xiao Yu frowned impatiently: "Come, take her away, don't embarrass yourself here."
The guards in the mansion stepped forward and wanted to take Shen Ruorou away, but she suddenly took out a pair of scissors from her arms and pointed at Shen Weiwan: "Shen Weiwan, I'm going to fight you!"
Everyone exclaimed, and Xiao Yu subconsciously protected Shen Weiwan behind him. At this moment, Shen Ruorou slipped and fell to the ground, and the scissors also fell to the ground.
"Hahahaha——" the people around couldn't help laughing.
"Look at her, she wants to kill someone!"
"You can't even stand steadily, and you still want to fight?"
Shen Ruorou looked at the scissors on the ground, then at the mocking faces around her, and she was completely desperate. She collapsed on the ground, crying loudly, and no longer had the pride she used to have.
Shen Weiwan looked at her, without a ripple in her heart. This is the path you chose, cousin.
Xiao Yu asked in a low voice: "What should I do?"
Shen Weiwan said calmly, "Send her to Ciyun Temple so she won't be an eyesore here."
Xiao Yu nodded and ordered the guards: "Send the Second Young Lady to Ciyun Temple and let her reflect on her mistakes there."
The guards took orders and carried the distraught Shen Ruorou away. Seeing that the excitement had subsided, the onlookers gradually dispersed.
Shen Weiwan looked at Shen Ruoruo’s receding back and sighed softly.
Xiao Yu held her hand: "It's all over."
Shen Weiwan looked up at him, and the smile returned to her eyes: "Well, it's all over. Now, we should get ready."
"What are you preparing for?" Xiao Yu asked curiously.
Shen Weiwan smiled playfully: "Prepare for our wedding, Your Highness."
Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Okay, let's prepare for the wedding!"
Under the setting sun, the two smiled at each other, and the air was filled with a sweet atmosphere. Shen Weiwan knew that the farce between Liu and Shen Ruoruo had finally come to an end, and next, she would usher in her own happy life.
At this moment, in Ciyun Temple, Shen Ruorou was thrown into the side hall, looking at the cold Buddha statue with empty eyes. She finally understood that she had completely lost, lost to the foolish cousin she had once looked down upon.
"Why..." she murmured, tears silently falling.
But the only answer she got was the long, drawn-out sound of the bell from Ciyuen Temple.
Shen Weiwan returned to the house and began to prepare her dowry. Chuntao chattered about the trivialities of the wedding, and Shen Weiwan's face was filled with a happy smile.
"Miss, what kind of betrothal gift do you think the Seventh Prince will prepare for you?" Chun Tao asked curiously.
Shen Weiwan thought about it and said mischievously: "Maybe a basket of sour plum cakes?"
Both of them laughed.
Late at night, Shen Weiwan sat by the window, looking at the bright moon in the sky. She thought of her past life, which seemed like a lifetime ago. In this life, she not only avenged herself, but also found her own happiness.
"Dad, Mom, did you see that?" she whispered softly. "My daughter is living a good and happy life."
A gentle breeze blew by, bringing the fragrance of flowers all over the garden. Shen Weiwan raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a reassuring smile. She knew that the road ahead would be beautiful because she had already grasped her own happiness.
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