Chapter 237 A Secret Meeting with a Lover?
Since she had already told him to leave, Xiao Qingyuan naturally couldn't stay there any longer.
He gave Shen Wantang a deep look, then turned and walked out.
Huo Yunzhou originally wanted to say a few more words to Shen Wantang and try to gain her favor, but Xiao Qingyuan had already left, and it would be inappropriate for him to stay here any longer.
He could only bow to Shen Wantang and leave somewhat unwillingly.
Chu Yanluo clenched her fists tightly: "Shen Wantang, I will prove that what I said is true. Your dowry maid and her son are vicious murderers! Just wait to be punished by the young master!"
Shen Wantang coldly said, "The young master has already said he believes in me. Aunt Chu seems quite dissatisfied? It seems you weren't confined enough last time and want to be confined again."
Chu Yanluo was about to make a few more sarcastic remarks to Shen Wantang, but when she heard that Shen Wantang was going to be confined to her quarters again, she immediately shut her mouth and didn't dare to say another word.
Her expression changed several times, and in the end, she could only grit her teeth and leave.
Chu Yanlu cursed Shen Wantang in her heart, while feeling extremely angry and regretful. It is said that a higher official rank can crush a person, and this is also true for the women in the inner quarters. Being a concubine is like this, where one is suppressed in every way. If the wife uses even a little bit of power, it will be enough to make her suffer!
Seeing Chu Yanluo slink away, Qin Xin felt much better: "That Aunt Chu is really ignorant of her place. She even dared to instigate the young master to cause trouble for the young master's wife! Young master's wife, you should confine her to her quarters again, so that she won't forget who she is and run wild in our courtyard."
With all the bystanders gone, Shen Wantang regained her amiable demeanor and said with a light laugh, "It's alright. There are uses to not restricting her movements. She came here to cause trouble, but she didn't gain anything, did she?"
Qin Xin nodded in agreement: "Yes, that's true! The young master doesn't believe her at all today, and seems to dislike her quite a bit! Aunt Chu is no longer the woman who could fool the young master no matter what she said or did!"
"Oh, right, the Crown Prince also said that you will always be his Crown Princess, and that no one can replace you!"
Qin Xin's face flushed with excitement: "Princess Consort, does this mean the Prince is confessing his feelings to you?"
Shen Wantang said calmly, "It doesn't count."
"How can it not count?! The young master himself said he trusts you, he knows you're not the kind of person who would tip off the murderer! He definitely has you in his heart now!"
Shen Wantang found it amusing to see her so touched: "Just listen to what men say, don't take it to heart."
Qin Xin's touched expression froze on her face: "Huh?"
Shen Wantang didn't say anything more. Whether Xiao Qingyuan believed her or not was not important. What was important was that Xiang Meng was really the murderer, and she really couldn't let him get away.
"Dujuan, have someone send a message to the person I left at the Shen family's place, and tell him to keep an eye on Xiang Meng for me."
"yes!"
"Also, keep an eye on Granny Jin. If she does anything unusual, have someone report it immediately!"
"yes!"
Du Juan responded and then went out.
Qin Xin was dumbfounded: "Princess Consort, you didn't believe Aunt Chu's nonsense, did you? You think that Granny Jin's son is the murderer?"
Shen Wantang sighed softly: "It's always good to be on guard."
"Huh? This..."
Qin Xin gradually came to her senses, and she looked at Shen Wantang hesitantly: "Then... what if, I mean what if, what if it really is Granny Jin's son? Wouldn't Aunt Chu have guessed right? Could she really predict the future?"
Shen Wantang extended a finger and lightly tapped the maid's forehead: "Maybe."
Qin Xin's excitement vanished instantly, replaced by deep worry. "If she really can foresee the future, wouldn't the young master value her highly? You've just gotten closer to the young master, and now you're probably back to square one."
Shen Wantang smiled and shook her head. She didn't feel that her relationship with Xiao Qingyuan had gotten closer. They had always been at the same starting point.
As for whether Xiao Qingyuan will value Chu Yanluo in the future, she doesn't care. She's just a little curious about what Chu Yanluo will do next.
Since Chu Yanluo was reborn, she must know that the person who solved the Xin family case in her previous life was Liao Youhe.
Will she go to Liao Youhe? Will she ask him where the evidence is?
Shen Wantang was somewhat looking forward to seeing how Liao Youhe would react when Chu Yanluo asked these questions.
Dujuan returned quickly after going out for a while.
As soon as she returned, Shen Wantang said again, "Dujuan, go and have our people keep an eye on one more person."
Du Juan asked in confusion, "Who else is the Crown Princess keeping an eye on?"
“My dear brother-in-law, Liao Youhe.”
It's quite interesting to think about how your ex-husband became your brother-in-law.
Du Juan didn't understand why Shen Wantang had someone keep an eye on Liao Youhe, but she still followed his instructions and went to deliver the message.
By evening, Du Juan finally understood why Shen Wantang had people keeping an eye on Liao Youhe.
She felt that her master was almost like a prophet!
Since Xiang Meng from the Shen family hadn't made any moves yet, Chu Yanluo from the Wangfu (Prince's Mansion) took the initiative.
Du Juan whispered to Shen Wantang, "Your Highness, Consort Chu has arranged to meet with Young Master Liao tonight. Young Master Liao has already agreed, and the meeting place is Yuhua Tower. Consort Chu has already left, but Young Master Liao has not yet left."
Shen Wantang tapped the table with her slender fingers: "She really has no patience. She went to find Liao Youhe so quickly."
"Your Highness, I don't understand. Why did Consort Chu go to see Master Liao instead of Granny Jin or Xiang Meng? Is Master Liao connected to the Xin family's case?"
There is no connection in this life, but there was in the previous life, though Shen Wantang cannot say.
She stood up: "Let's change our clothes and go to Yuhua Tower to see what's going on."
Upon hearing that they were going to watch the excitement, Qin Xin's eyes shone brighter than the candlelight beside her: "Princess Consort, please take me with you!"
Shen Wantang always indulged her maid, and she said with a smile, "Alright, I'll take you with me. No matter how lively the occasion, Qin Xin can't be left out."
Qin Xin felt her master's indulgence, and the happy person was a little dizzy: "Thank you, Princess Consort!"
"Hurry up and get me some clothes and jewelry!"
"This servant will get it for you right away!"
Qin Xin was quick and efficient, and she and Du Juan finished dressing her up in no time.
Shen Wantang went to her mother-in-law's courtyard first and told her that she was going out. Princess Ning did not ask her what she was going to do, but only told her to wear an extra cloak, bring a hand warmer, and bring enough maids and guards.
Shen Wantang listened to her and wore an extra cloak and brought a hand warmer, but did not bring too many maids or guards.
After all, I went there to eavesdrop and watch the excitement, and it wouldn't be convenient if there were too many people.
She only took Dujuan and Qinxin with her, and then she went out.
But what she didn't know was that she was seen by Xiao Qingyuan and Xiao Qingxi, the brother and sister, when she went out.
Xiao Qingxi nudged Xiao Qingyuan with her elbow: "Brother, it's already dark. What is Shen Wantang doing out there? Could she be secretly meeting her lover behind your back?"
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