Chapter 50 I just felt heartache
What good is Lin Wei's protection? She has leverage over Shen Shu and Prince Cheng.
If Cheng Wang "unintentionally" leaks the news that he and Shu'er have had physical intimacy, then she will be unable to explain herself no matter how hard she tries.
No matter how she tried to deny it, she couldn't explain it!
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiao couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly instructed her maid Qing'er to spread the news about this matter discreetly.
When Qing'er saw Shen Xiao so blatantly harming people, she turned pale with fright. But as a servant, she had no choice but to obey her master's orders.
As she spoke, Wen Lanting led Shen Xiao out of the temple. Now, all they had to do was wait for the rumors to spread.
Wen Lanting and Shen Xiao caught up with Shen Shu and Lin Wei.
Seeing how protective Lin Wei was of Shen Shu, Shen Xiao was extremely jealous.
Thinking to himself that Shen Shu was now a worn-out shoe, yet this Marquis Lin still treasured her like something precious, this Marquis was truly blind!
She said sarcastically, "Sister, Lord Lin is here today too. You can't do what you did when you came, complaining that the carriage at the Lord's mansion was too small and then taking someone else's carriage. I heard that the Princess hasn't gotten up yet. If you still want to hitch a ride in her carriage, you'll probably have to wait until the afternoon."
Lin Wei glanced at her lightly, as if looking at a fool, thinking to himself, "Does his fiancée need to hitch a ride on someone else's carriage?"
The next second, a finely crafted six-wheeled carriage slowly drove up.
Wen Lanting and Shen Xiao thought it was a nobleman's carriage and were about to step forward to pay their respects when they saw that the driver was Shi Feng.
When the wind stopped the carriage, he jumped down.
“Miss Shen, this carriage was made by the craftsmen under my supervision overnight. The Marquis said that you can just tell the coachman where you want to go in the future.”
Look how thoughtful their Marquis is! Not only did he send a carriage, but he even prepared a coachman. Can you find another person in the whole world as thoughtful as their Marquis?
Shi Feng recalled the unpleasant look on Lin Wei's face when he saw Shen Shu in the princess's carriage.
She thought to herself that the Second Miss's riding in the Princess's carriage could never happen again!
Wen Lanting stared in astonishment. The carriage was far more luxurious than those used by ordinary noblewomen. The sides of the carriage were inlaid with pearls the size of a thumb, which shone with a warm light in the sun. Even the spokes of the wheels were carved with intricate auspicious cloud patterns. It was clear at a glance that the carriage was very valuable.
Shen Xiao was extremely jealous. Compared to this six-wheeled carriage, their patriarch's carriage looked so shabby that it seemed like it was meant for servants.
But then I thought, since it's being given to the Earl's family, wouldn't I be able to use it myself in the future?
If she could travel in this car, she could truly outshine all the ladies she was close to.
Shen Xiao's heart pounded as she thought of this.
Shi Feng had already lowered the car door sill and respectfully gestured for Shen Shu to proceed.
"Second Miss, would you please get in the carriage and try it out? The Marquis specifically instructed that the carriage be furnished with the softest brocade cushions, so you won't get tired."
Shen Shu was still injured, but seeing how thoughtfully Lin Wei had made the arrangements, she naturally didn't refuse.
Wen Lanting forced a smile; after all, appearances had to be maintained. The thought of having such a fine carriage in the manor made him happy nonetheless.
"Thank you so much, Lord Marquis, for gifting the Earl's residence such a fine carriage. This humble woman is truly..."
Before Wen Lanting could finish thanking him, Shi Feng began to correct her.
"This carriage is not for the Earl's Mansion, but for the Second Miss. No one may ride in this carriage without the Second Miss's permission."
Wen Lanting: ...
Shen Xiao looked incredulous: "I can't sit either?"
Shi Feng found it hilarious: "Who are you?"
With Shen Xiao's frail bones, she thinks she can ride in the carriage that their Marquis specially made for the Second Miss? That's just wishful thinking!
Shen Xiao: ...
Without even glancing at them, Shi Feng got into the carriage and ordered the carriages to return to the city immediately, making a face at Chen Xiao.
From a distance, one could see Shen Xiao, in a fit of rage, throwing away even the handkerchief.
Seeing that only he and Shen Shu were left in the carriage, Lin Wei said, "Don't worry, I've already had someone bring Fang Lanzhi back. She... is doing alright."
Shen Shu looked at Lin Wei: "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Lin Wei said in a deep voice, "I thought you would stop her."
Shen Shu shook her head: "This is her revenge, and it is only right that she takes it personally."
Her voice carried a hint of determination: "Of course, I will personally avenge my grudge."
She would personally stab Wen Lanting and Shen Xiao to death, taking away everything they cherished most, and making their fate a hundred times worse than hers in her previous life.
Lin Wei knew that Shen Shu meant she didn't want him to get involved, but looking at Shen Shu's pale face, a thought flickered in his mind:
"If you don't want to expose their conspiracy directly, your mother and sister probably have other tricks up their sleeves."
Yesterday, Fang Lanzhi went to Prince Cheng's room in place of Shen Shu.
In Wen Lanting's eyes, their plan had probably succeeded, and she probably already believed that Shen Shu and Prince Cheng had spent the night together.
They had finally accomplished something they were so proud of, how could they possibly hold back their outburst?
Shen Shu sneered: "I'm only afraid they won't react. The bigger the commotion, the better, until it can't be covered up anymore. Otherwise, how can I control my good mother?"
Lin Wei said in a low voice, "Just do whatever you want to do."
If anything really happens, he will support her.
Shen Shu saw that Lin Wei looked indifferent and was not surprised at all by her almost murderous thoughts.
He realized he couldn't quite understand Lin Wei anymore: "Don't you find me terrifying, Lord Marquis, for treating my own mother like this?"
Lin Wei suddenly recalled the scene when he first met Shen Shu and was being chased by Chen Lian.
The scene of Guo Yun tying up the person at the Imperial Observatory.
When I arrived at the Uncle's mansion, I saw that her courtyard was drafty and she could only sleep in a tree.
At the welcoming banquet, she was ambushed and locked in a courtyard with Pei Jiming, who had been drugged.
And just now, Wen Lanting had been so aggressive in front of him, saying that Shen Shu was not innocent.
He only sees these things, but what about when he can't see them?
Lin Weicai found it strange that Shen Shu could still acknowledge this mother.
His voice was so soft it was almost inaudible: "I just feel heartache."
Shen Shu didn't hear clearly: "What did you say, Lord Marquis?"
Could you please say it again?!
Lin Wei looked away; how could he possibly say such a thing a second time?
Then he began to speak in high-sounding terms: "Since you are going to marry me, then you are mine in life and in death."
"In other words, you have no connection with the Bo Gong Mansion anymore. Since someone who has no connection with you is humiliating you like this, it would be abnormal if you didn't kill her. Besides..."
He paused, recalling Shen Shu's disheveled state last night, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes:
"Now that I know about this matter, even if you can swallow this anger, I cannot. Otherwise, where will my face be?"
Shen Shu was taken aback by Lin Wei's words, realizing that he had a joking element to them.
I couldn't help but laugh.
However, she was still very curious about what Lin Wei had said that she hadn't quite heard.
The next morning, Shen Shu was awakened by the commotion outside the courtyard and was still thinking about the matter.
Shen Shu was getting increasingly frustrated: "Aunt Fang, what's going on outside?"
Why are they making such a racket so early in the morning?
When Fang's mother saw that Shen Shu had woken up, she quickly pushed open the door and came in.
The reply was: "The young lady defiled Buddhist scriptures at Qiyun Temple, and the monks there reported it to the palace. The Empress Dowager is currently issuing an edict to punish her."
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