In the mourning hall of the general's mansion, candlelight flickered. The old housekeeper, hunched over, sighed deeply in front of the tablet of Shen Weiwan's father. He clutched a handkerchief in his hand, carefully wiping the dust off the tablet, his eyes slightly reddened: "General, after you left, the mansion was filled with smoke and miasma, and this old servant is incompetent..."
Suddenly, he heard brisk footsteps behind him. The old housekeeper wiped his eyes hurriedly, turned around, and saw Shen Weiwan jumping in, followed by Chuntao holding a stack of account books. Shen Weiwan tilted her head and looked at him: "Grandpa housekeeper, what are you whispering to my father here?"
The old butler was startled and stammered, "Miss, I just... I just feel that your methods now are even more powerful than the general's back then!"
Shen Weiwan's eyes lit up, and the corners of her mouth curled up into an arc that asked for a beating: "Oh, Grandpa Butler, are you praising me?" She stepped forward and patted the old butler on the shoulder, "Keep a low profile, I'm just eliminating harm for the people."
Chun Tao chuckled and grumbled quietly, "Miss, you are not doing anything to eliminate harm for the people, you are clearly offending all the scumbag men and women in the capital."
Shen Weiwan glared at her: "How can you talk like that? I'm doing justice for the heavens!"
The old housekeeper watched the master and servant bickering, and couldn't help but think of the way Shen Weiwan was bullied by Liu's mother and daughter in the past, and his eyes became moist again. He said in a trembling voice: "Miss, this old servant misunderstood you before..."
Shen Weiwan waved her hand: "Let's not talk about the past. Now we are of one mind!" She pointed to the account book in Chuntao's arms, "By the way, have you taken back the keys to the warehouse?"
Chun Tao nodded hurriedly: "It's been taken back. Don't worry, Miss. That bitch Liu will never get her hands on the warehouse again!"
As he was speaking, there was a sudden noise outside. Shen Weiwan frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
Chun Tao peeked outside and came back to report, "It's someone from Liu's courtyard. They said they want to talk to the eldest lady."
Shen Weiwan sneered: “You came just in time, I haven’t settled the score with them yet!”
She brought the old housekeeper and Chuntao to the yard, only to see Liu standing there with her hands on her hips and several maids, looking menacing. Shen Ruorou hid behind her, her eyes full of resentment.
When Liu saw Shen Weiwan, she immediately changed her expression and cried, "Wanwan, how could you treat Mr. Li like this? He is your fiancé after all..."
Shen Weiwan interrupted her: "Fiancé? Auntie may have forgotten that I broke off the engagement with Li Xiu a long time ago. Besides, his 'affair' with my cousin has spread throughout the capital. Auntie still has the nerve to mention it?"
Liu's face turned pale, and she argued, "That's all a misunderstanding. Someone is deliberately spreading rumors..."
"Misunderstanding?" Shen Weiwan sneered, "The handkerchief on Li Xiu's cuff belonged to my cousin, and so many guests saw it at the time. If you don't believe it, we can go ask those people."
Shen Ruorou couldn't bear it anymore and screamed, "Chen Weiwan, stop spitting blood!"
Shen Weiwan tilted her head and looked at her: "Slander? Then tell me, how did Li Xiu get your handkerchief?"
Shen Ruorou was speechless, her face flushed red. Seeing that the situation was not good, Liu quickly changed the subject: "Even if that's the case, you shouldn't spread rumors about Master Li. Now the whole capital is laughing at our general's mansion!"
Shen Weiwan raised her eyebrows: "Making fun of the General's Mansion? Auntie is probably mistaken. Now everyone is laughing at Li Xiu and my cousin. Besides, I'm just telling the truth."
Liu was so angry that she was shaking all over: "You...you are simply lawless!"
Shen Weiwan moved closer to her and lowered her voice, saying, "Aunt, you'd better behave yourself. If you dare to play any tricks again, I don't mind sending the evidence of your embezzlement to the government."
Liu's face changed suddenly. She knew that Shen Weiwan could do what she said. She glared at Shen Weiwan hatefully, pulled Shen Ruorou and turned away.
Shen Weiwan looked at their backs, a sneer on her lips. Chun Tao came over: "Miss, are you going to let them go just like that?"
Shen Weiwan shook her head: “Of course not, the best is yet to come.”
At this time, the old housekeeper stepped forward and said hesitantly: "Miss, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not..."
Shen Weiwan smiled and said, "Grandpa Butler, just say whatever you want."
The old housekeeper sighed: "Although the Liu mother and daughter are hateful, they are still members of the General's Mansion. If you kill them all like this, will it be..."
Shen Weiwan interrupted him: "Grandpa Housekeeper, I know you are soft-hearted, but some people do not deserve sympathy. You know better than me how many bad things Liu's mother and daughter have done over the years. If we don't completely eradicate them, the general's mansion will never be at peace."
The old butler was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Young lady, you are right. I understand."
Shen Weiwan patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, I know my limits."
At this moment, a servant came running over: "Miss, His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince has sent an invitation."
Shen Weiwan took the invitation and opened it. It was the Seventh Prince Xiao Yu inviting her to attend tomorrow's poetry meeting. She raised the corner of her mouth and said, "Just in time."
Chun Tao looked over curiously and asked, "Miss, why did the Seventh Prince suddenly invite you?"
Shen Weiwan blinked: “Maybe he heard about my recent ‘feat’ and wanted to see it.”
The old housekeeper said worriedly, "Miss, the poetry gathering is attended by noble ladies from the capital. You..."
Shen Weiwan waved her hand: “Don’t worry, I have my own way to deal with it.”
The next day, Shen Weiwan brought Chuntao to the poetry gathering. As soon as they entered, they caused a commotion. Everyone was whispering and pointing.
Shen Weiwan pretended not to see it and walked to her seat. At this time, the seventh prince Xiao Yu came over with a faint smile on his face: "Miss Shen, how are you?"
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