Chapter 12 The Marquis Steps In? His Scumbag Brother Loses a Leg
Shen Qiushan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?
“Our Marquis has ordered that once the eldest son’s leg injury heals, he will still have to endure fifty lashes. Uncle Shen, don’t just dote on your son; you should also care about your daughter’s life or death.”
Shi Feng looked around. "Please come out, Miss. Only after I confirm your safety can I return to report."
“If the eldest young master really hurt someone, it’s not a problem that can be solved with fifty strokes of the cane.”
Shen Qiushan's face drained of color, and he cursed Shen Shu in his heart.
It must have been that wretched daughter Shen Shu that caused the chain to go out of control, which is why it offended the Marquis.
But at this moment, how could he know where Shen Shu was?
But if he can't hand over the person, I'm afraid he won't even be able to save his life.
Shen Qiushan looked at Wen Lanting, "Where is Shu'er?"
Wen Lanting was completely focused on the injured Chen Lian, and was stunned by the question, "Human..."
Shen Qiushan's vision went black. Oh no!
He yelled at the servants beside him, "What are you all doing? Go find the Second Miss right now!"
Then, he said to Shi Feng in a polite manner, "To be honest, my second daughter is naturally playful."
"She's probably still out there. Why don't we wait for her to come back and I'll personally escort her to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence so that the Marquis can rest assured."
"Lian'er always loves and cares for his younger sister. How could he kill her? Today was just a joke. It's a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding."
Shi Feng frowned as he looked at Shen Qiushan, who had a fawning expression on his face.
So protective of his own, so eager to clear his son of any wrongdoing, yet showing no concern whatsoever for his daughter's life or death.
They don't even know where she is; it seems that the girl's life at the Uncle's mansion is not easy.
But he was in a hurry to go back and report, so he couldn't stay too long.
But I can't help but want to point out Shen Shu's muddle-headed father.
"It is said that the worst thing in managing a household is to treat everyone unfairly. Does Lord Bogong understand this principle?"
Shenqiu Mountain readily agreed, saying, "Understood, understood."
I don't think you understand anything!
Shi Feng rolled his eyes. It's true, you can't explain things clearly to someone who understands, and it's all nonsense to someone who doesn't.
He cut to the chase, “You’d better understand that I have official business to attend to today. I will come to your door again in a few days when I have more free time. If you still cannot hand over the person by then, I will report the truth to the Marquis.”
"Yes, yes, I will make sure she comes out safe and sound, and take good care of her. Please rest assured, young man," Shen Qiushan quickly replied.
Shi Feng left with a group of guards.
"Hurry up and carry the young master back to find a doctor!" Shen Qiushan roared.
As Wen Lanting cried, she watched the servants carry away the heavy chain, and demanded sharply, "What exactly happened?!"
At this moment, several old women in the kitchen who had witnessed the incident spoke up tremblingly and recounted the whole story of the argument in the kitchen.
"My lord, my lady, this has nothing to do with us servants. We simply couldn't stop it."
Shen Qiushan's mind was buzzing.
Ever since that wretched girl came back, one thing after another has happened, and there's never a moment of peace.
First the princess protected her, and now even Lord Lin is speaking up for her. Could it be that this girl has some kind of divine protection?
Why?
Shen Qiushan's brain was working at lightning speed. He seemed to sense that something was wrong, but he was just a little bit short of giving a hint.
"I'm going to send Shen Shu back to the countryside." Wen Lanting's eyes were red.
"What kind of bullshit Cheng Wang is this? What kind of deal is this? I'm not doing it!"
First, Shen Xiao was almost strangled to death by Shen Shu.
Now it's another case of a broken chain and a broken leg.
What future? She's afraid her two children will die before the future even arrives.
Shen Shu is a jinx sent from heaven, specifically to bring her bad luck. How could she keep such a scourge by her side?
No matter what she says now, she's determined to send this menace back!
Shen Qiushan finally realized what was wrong.
Wen Lanting's words were exactly what woke him up: "Send it back my ass!"
A burning hope ignited in Shen Qiushan's eyes. "Are you stupid? Didn't you understand what that young man just said?"
He continued talking to himself.
"Who is that! It's Lord Lin. When have you ever seen him meddle in such trivial matters? I think it's probably because Shu'er has caught the Lord's eye."
Wen Lanting paused, her mind still in turmoil from the unconscious Chen Lian, and hadn't noticed this yet.
Shen Qiushan continued, "Anyway, that young man will come again soon. We'll sound him out then."
“If Lord Lin really takes a liking to Shu’er, then Lian’er’s job is nothing.”
He was completely immersed in the fact that Lord Lin had become his son-in-law.
"Lord Lin is the current emperor's nephew, and also the only son of the eldest princess and the prime minister. He was ennobled at the age of eight and was raised under the tutelage of the current empress. In terms of status and position, he is almost on par with half a prince."
"If we could get him as our son-in-law, then there would be hope for the revitalization of the Bo Gong family."
Shen Qiushan instructed, "Quickly prepare a nice courtyard for Shu'er, and make her several more outfits. The banquet in a few days must be grand, understand?"
Wen Lanting was now focused on getting rid of Shen Shu, so how could she listen to this advice?
She now wishes she could tear her apart alive.
But she didn't dare to contradict Shen Qiushan, so she reluctantly said, "There's too much time to prepare, I'm afraid we won't be able to finish it in a short while."
"Besides, didn't we agree that we would send Shu'er away on the day of the banquet and introduce Xiao'er to everyone? Wouldn't it be a waste to make clothes for her?"
"Foolish!"
Shen Qiushan rebuked, "How can things be the same now as before? The previous plan is canceled!"
"If Lord Lin comes to visit and sees that we haven't made proper arrangements for Shu'er, and he takes his anger out on us, will he still be willing to help your family in the future?"
"Besides, have you forgotten about offending the princess a few days ago? You think she cares about Shu'er? She's just using that as an excuse to target you and me."
"If she catches us doing something wrong, we'll both be in trouble."
Wen Lanting bit her lip hard, feeling extremely wronged.
This was the first time she had been scolded in all the years she had been married into the family. "Yes, I didn't think of that. I'll go and make the arrangements right away."
"You can't even handle this simple thing. I think you've been spoiled and pampered all your life. If you don't know how to manage a household, you'll leave it to someone else. You have no sense at all."
Shen Qiushan glanced at Wen Lanting with disdain, then turned and left.
Wen Lanting was speechless. She had managed this household for decades, and she had only said one wrong thing. The Duke was actually going to take away her power as the head of the household. It was really too ruthless!
None of the maids or servants dared to utter a sound, for fear of becoming the target of their anger.
...
After circling around and finding that Chen Lian was no longer chasing after her, Shen Shu leisurely strolled back to the Earl's residence.
She thought to herself that Chen Lian was a complete fool, unable to even catch up with a woman like her.
If she were to fall into the trap, she would be mortified.
As soon as she entered the room, she heard a voice calling her.
"Second Miss, Second Miss!"
Shen Shu turned around and saw that it was the fat old woman.
Is this old woman mentally unstable?
Everyone else avoids Shen Shu like the plague, but she keeps showing up in front of her time and time again.
Before she could speak, Shen Shu asked, "Have you seen Chen Lian?"
"Oh dear! Second Miss, keep your voice down!" The fat old woman grabbed Shen Shu and pulled her over.
She looked surprised and asked, "Second Miss, don't you know that the eldest young master broke his leg and was punished with fifty strokes of the cane by Lord Lin?"
What?
Shen Shu couldn't help but gloat, "It seems that people shouldn't do anything wrong. Sure enough, the wicked will be punished by heaven."
Then came a roar of unbearable frustration.
"Shen Shu! Have you lost all your conscience?"
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