Chapter 263 Jade Rabbit Festival (5)
On the other side, Aunt Wan hurried back to her courtyard, closed the door, took two steps at a time, and said to the figure sitting behind the screen, "Ling'er."
The figure behind the screen paused and looked at Aunt Wan. Aunt Wan breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the wooden chair. She repeated everything she had said to Shen Miao today. She was originally a Hua Dan actress in opera and had a very good memory. She could tell the conversation between the two of them as if it was happening right in front of her. After she finished, Aunt Wan said, "Ling'er, what exactly does the Fifth Miss mean by this? I feel a chill in my heart when I hear this. Do you think... could the matter of the eldest lady be related to the Fifth Miss?"
"Auntie, please be careful with your words," the person behind the screen said, "Big sister's matter is over. Whatever people say is true. Don't mention it again, otherwise, you will only hurt yourself."
"I just feel a little uneasy." Aunt Wan said.
A slight sigh came from behind the screen. The person sitting there put down the embroidery in her hand, stood up, and walked to Aunt Wan.
She was also a pretty girl. Compared to Shen Qing's generosity, Shen Yue's elegance, and Shen Miao's grace, this girl looked weak and delicate. Her facial features were somewhat like those of Aunt Wan, with an oval face and big eyes. If her eyes were more lively, she would probably be called a little vixen. However, her face was pale, and even her lips were bloodless. This weakened her coquettishness a bit, making her look somewhat harmless.
She was wearing a well-worn goose yellow coat and skirt, which might have belonged to Aunt Wan. The girl's body was not as well-developed as Aunt Wan's, so the coat and skirt felt loose and large when she wore it, thus diminishing her beauty and making her look a little ordinary.
The girl was none other than Shen Dongling, the concubine's daughter of the second branch of the Shen family.
"Everything is much better now," Shen Dongling consoled her. "At least Auntie and I can go out without worrying about the Madam's threats."
"Life in the Shen Mansion is not easy," Aunt Wan looked at her daughter, her heart aching. "I was greedy for wealth and thought that after entering the Shen Mansion, I could sit back and relax for the rest of my life. I didn't know that being in a high-class family also has its hardships. It also implicated you. For so many years, you have had to live like this just to survive under the Madam's watchful eyes. The people in this mansion are powerful. Even the previously quiet Fifth Miss now looks truly terrifying..."
"Auntie," Shen Dongling shook her head. "Regardless of whether Eldest Sister's situation is related to Fifth Sister, the person behind it has at least helped us. It's going to be hard for Madam to turn things around now. Even though Second Brother is powerful and Madam has the reputation, she's lost her former hope and will never be able to compete with us."
"That's true," Aunt Wan looked at Shen Dongling with relief. "We've finally made it. But Ling'er, you asked me to test the Fifth Young Lady today, and she's been quite cold to me. I'm afraid she doesn't want to accept our advances. What should we do now?"
"If you don't want to accept it, then don't accept it." Shen Dongling smiled. "Fifth sister seems to be a smart person. In that case, from now on, it's better not to provoke her. If possible, let her deal with Second Brother."
"Second Young Master?" Aunt Wan was stunned. "The Second Young Master has already entered the government, and the Fifth Miss is just a little girl. How can she deal with the Second Young Master?"
"Don't worry, Auntie." Shen Dongling said, "Fifth sister is not a simple person. She is the sharpest knife in the Shen family."
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The outside world likely didn't know about the little action happening in the East and West Courtyards of the Shen Mansion. Aside from those within the mansion, the rest of Dingjing City probably saw the General's Mansion as a place of joy and harmony, a scene of loving respect and filial piety. This had always been the case until this year, but unfortunately, things in the world are constantly changing. Sometimes, seeds buried too deeply will sprout and grow at an unexpected moment.
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