Chapter 24 Another Silly Girl Arrives
Shen Shu met so many noble ladies, but she couldn't find a single one who was related to the surname Fang.
The fat old woman was then asked to look at the visiting cards for today, but no family surnamed Fang had come to the Uncle's mansion.
Could it be that Fang Lanzhi wasn't actually a daughter of an official?
After greeting the princess, Shen Shu pulled her mother towards a secluded spot.
“Aunt Fang, you’ve lived in the capital for many years. Have you ever heard of a family of officials surnamed Fang?”
Madam Fang racked her brains, "I've never heard of any official families, but I have heard that the eldest son of the princess in the next courtyard once had a daughter surnamed Fang who was engaged to him, but I really don't know anything else."
"Are you talking about Pei Jiming?" Shen Shu asked in surprise.
But the next second, she made a shushing gesture, telling Fang's mother to be quiet.
Because she sensed someone behind her.
Xia Qingqing stepped forward angrily and scolded, "You must be Shen Shu! You caused your brother to break his leg, and you talked nonsense in front of Lord Lin, causing your mother to lose her title. You also bully Shen Xiao at every turn. Do you admit it or not!"
"Did my sister tell her all of this?" Shen Shu looked straight at Shen Xiao without glancing at Xia Qingqing.
Seeing Shen Shu's appearance, Shen Xiao's legs went weak with fear, sensing that this was another sign that she was going to hit someone.
She hurriedly hid behind Xia Qingqing: "What I'm saying is true, don't you agree, little sister?"
Even if Shen Shu dared to hit her, she couldn't possibly hit Xia Qingqing too!
Seeing how frightened she was, Xia Qingqing believed everything Shen Xiao had said earlier.
It seems that Shen Xiao has been beaten so many times that dodging has become her subconscious reaction.
"What do you want to do! Do you intend to attack me right in front of me?!"
Shen Shu had never met Xia Qingqing, but judging from her eagerness to stand up for Shen Xiao, she knew she was just a silly girl.
They must have been provoked by Shen Xiao and came here specifically to cause her trouble.
"Get this straight, you're the ones who came looking for trouble. Even if I do resort to violence, it's your own fault."
"Sister Xia... let's go. If we upset my sister, I'll get beaten again." Shen Xiao timidly tugged at Xia Qingqing.
She really didn't dare to confront her directly. Shen Shu had such a fiery temper; she might actually start a fight right in front of Xia Qingqing.
With so many guests today, she didn't want to go out and face people with a slap mark on her face.
Xia Qingqing was always pampered at home, and she was always the one who was indulged by others, never the one who was afraid of others.
She was furious to see Shen Shu acting so arrogantly in front of her.
"Apologize to Xiao'er right now, return her courtyard to her, and then go and explain things to Lord Lin, asking him to restore your mother's title of nobility. If you do that, we'll let today's matter drop. Otherwise, I'll expose everything you've done!"
"Go on your way, don't bother seeing me out." Shen Shu didn't even bother to acknowledge her.
She's not afraid of those two idiots.
He then turned to leave with his mother.
"You! You've gone too far!" Xia Qingqing was so angry she couldn't speak. This was the first time someone had dared to ignore her like this.
"Stop!" She stepped forward to stop Shen Shu.
Shen Shu dodged to the side, and Xia Qingqing, caught off guard, missed her target and fell flat on her face.
Shen Xiao was stunned and quickly stepped forward to help Xia Qingqing up: "Little sister! Are you crazy? How could you treat your older sister Xia like this?"
Shen Shu spread her hands: "Don't wrong me. I didn't even touch the hem of Miss Xia's clothes. She tripped and fell by accident. How can you blame me for that?"
Xia Qingqing couldn't take it anymore: "I'm going to tell my father right now and ask him to stand up for me."
Shen Shu looked at the two silly sisters in front of her and sneered: "Today is a grand banquet in my family. You took the initiative to cause trouble for me, the host. Do you not respect me or the Earl?"
"Besides, what did I do? You're the stupid one who came to cause trouble for me after listening to my instigation. If you had just sat there quietly, you wouldn't have fallen."
Xia Qing blushed and paled repeatedly upon hearing these words.
She wasn't afraid of offending Shen Shu, but she wouldn't dare to offend the Earl.
The Duke of Qingguo values his reputation most. Even if she is favored at home, if she offends Shen Bogong, she will naturally suffer a lot from her father's eyes.
Besides, there's nothing wrong with what Shen Shu said. This is clearly not her business, so why did she rush to step in? She's being too impulsive.
Xia Qingqing thought to herself that she could only swallow her anger for now and find an opportunity to deal with Shen Shu later.
"You wait here!"
She left a resentful remark and walked out.
Shen Xiao was unwilling to accept it, her eyes filled with disappointment.
She anticipated that a few more provocations would force Shen Shu to take action, which would then escalate the situation.
Even if her father wanted to protect Shen Shu, he couldn't anymore.
But to her surprise, both Shen Shu and Xia Qingqing stopped, which made her anxious.
"Sister Xia, are you alright? I apologize to you on behalf of my sister." Shen Xiao followed Xia Qingqing, looking apologetic and wronged.
"She's always been like this since she came back. She's easily angered and can be easily provoked. She doesn't respect anyone in this family. Today, I feel really bad that Sister Xia and I had to suffer humiliation together."
Seeing her like this, Xia Qingqing's anger subsided considerably.
Shen Xiao is truly pitiful to have such a younger sister: "I've seen it all. She's so arrogant and domineering, and now that she's engaged to Lord Lin, she'll probably bully you even more in the future."
"If you want to deal with her, you have to get this marriage off the hook."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiao was overjoyed, as this was exactly what she had thought.
Shen Xiao looked at Xia Qingqing: "I have an idea, but I need Sister Xia's help. If it works, Shen Shu's marriage will definitely be canceled. If it doesn't work, it won't involve you, Sister."
Xia Qingqing was eager to try, and if it didn't involve the Duke of Qing's mansion, she would be more than willing.
She remembered Shen Shu's arrogant demeanor clearly, and how could she not agree to take revenge?
"you say,"
Shen Xiao leaned down and whispered in Xia Qingqing's ear.
Xia Qingqing became more and more excited as she listened, and soon a sly smile appeared on her face.
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After they walked away, Shen Shu continued to ask Fang Mama for more information.
"Have Young Master Pei and Miss Fang exchanged betrothal gifts yet?"
Madam Fang lowered her voice: "Second Miss wouldn't dare to talk nonsense. The strange thing is that they had agreed to exchange betrothal gifts, but for some reason they decided not to marry her."
"I remember back then, our gatekeeper was just asking the neighbor out of curiosity, and he was beaten up badly by the neighbor's servant. I have a very deep impression of that."
Shen Shu lowered her head and pondered for a moment, feeling it was absolutely necessary to ask Pei Jiming.
I just don't know if it's too abrupt. What if someone chases her away with a big stick?
Shen Shu pictured Pei Jiming as a kind and gentle man in her mind and thought it was unlikely.
If that's the case, then what is she afraid of?
Without further ado, she went to find him right away.
Just then, a maid dressed in the uniform of a servant of the Princess's mansion ran up to Shen Shu and said, "Second Miss, the Princess is not feeling well and is resting in Guiyu Pavilion in the mansion. Please go and see her quickly."
Shen Shu's expression changed.
Princess is the first person, besides Lin Wei, with whom she is engaged, to treat her so well.
How could I not be worried when I heard that she was not feeling well?
Concern clouded judgment, so he didn't notice the maid's strange expression.
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