Chapter 529 Announcing the Death
Prince Ning's Mansion.
Qin Xin vividly recounted the events outside to Shen Wantang, and after finishing, she sighed, "Your Highness, people outside are saying that that young master Liao has the demeanor of a great man, a good man who is clear about his likes and dislikes, and is loyal and righteous!"
"No one expected that instead of taking his anger out on Miss Shen because Madam Shen poisoned his mother, he treated Miss Shen even better."
"You didn't see how smug Miss Shen was the whole way, bragging to everyone she met about how good her husband was to her."
Shen Wantang shook her head slightly: "Shen Mingxuan is still as brainless as ever. Liao Youhe, on the other hand, surprised me. He is so patient and scheming."
Qin Xin asked in confusion, "Princess Consort, what are you talking about? What forbearance? What scheming?"
Du Juan was even more puzzled than Qin Xin: "It's really strange. When we came out of the prison just now, we ran into Young Master Liao. He clearly hated Miss so much back then, how come he changed so quickly? Could it be that he now believes that his mother's death had nothing to do with Miss? And he has forgiven Miss?"
Qin Xin and Du Juan stared at each other, both feeling that something was amiss, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.
Shen Wantang's calm voice rang out: "Don't worry, given Liao Youhe's personality, he won't be able to hold out for long. There will be results soon."
Qin Xin and Du Juan looked at each other in bewilderment.
Before their previous questions were resolved, a new one arose: Why did the Crown Princess seem to know Liao Youhe so well? She hadn't had much contact with him, had she? They'd only met a few times in total, right?
Five days later.
Qin Xin rushed back from outside, almost running into the room: "Princess Consort, something terrible has happened!"
"What's wrong?"
"Miss Shen is gone!"
Shen Wantang paused in her book-turning motion: "Shen Mingxuan? Dead?"
"yes!"
"How did he die?"
"Hang himself!"
“Shen Mingxuan is not the kind of person who would hang herself.”
"It's true! She even left a suicide note!"
"What suicide note?"
"It's all over the place now. Miss Shen learned that her mother poisoned her mother-in-law. She felt guilty towards her husband and ashamed to live in this world, so she committed suicide!"
Shen Wantang closed the book and looked out the window.
Although she had anticipated Shen Mingxuan's death, she wasn't particularly happy when she actually heard the news.
Especially since she knew in her heart that Liao Youhe was the one who killed her, she was even less happy.
He was her husband in her past life. He was almost perfect in front of her, and apart from being a homosexual, he had no other weaknesses.
Strictly speaking, having homosexuality is not a weakness, because it is considered a romantic affair in the capital.
In the afternoon, the Shen family came to announce the death.
In the evening, Shen Wantang returned to the Shen family.
The Shen family home was deathly silent, with only a faint sobbing sound emanating from it.
When Shen Wantang approached, she saw that it was Liao Youhe dressed in mourning clothes, kneeling in the mourning hall and crying.
Her father, Shen Guannian, did not cry, nor did her eldest and second eldest brothers; only Liao Youhe was crying.
Shen Wantang revealed a mocking expression. How ironic! Liao Youhe's acting was so convincing that he almost outshone the Shen family members themselves.
Shen Guannian disliked Liao Youhe. With a gloomy face, he chased Liao Youhe away, saying, "Liao Youhe, get out of the Shen family right now! My perfectly good daughter lost her life after marrying you, and you still have the nerve to come here and cry?! And my wife, because of you, is still in prison! You're a jinx! Get out, get out now!"
Liao Youhe let Shen Guannian scold him. He seemed to be too heartbroken and did not talk back or refute. He knelt there and cried while burning paper money for Shen Mingxuan.
Anyone who didn't know the situation would think that Liao Youhe was deeply in love with Shen Mingxuan and that losing his beloved wife was causing him immense pain.
After burning the paper money, Liao Youhe stood up. He was hunched over, pale, and expressionless as he limped out.
Looking at his back, Shen Wantang thought that he probably wished Shen Guannian would scold him away, otherwise he would have to keep pretending here.
Shen Mingxuan was already married, and after her death, her funeral should have been held at her husband's family. However, it was taken back to the Shen family to be held, which shows how much Liao Youhe disliked her and was unwilling to take care of her funeral arrangements.
After driving Liao Youhe away, Shen Guannian looked at Shen Wantang: "You still know how to come back? You still know you're a member of the Shen family? I thought you'd forgotten who you are after climbing up the social ladder by marrying into the Ning Prince's family!"
Shen Wantang said in a calm tone: "Was it my own choice to marry into the Ning Prince's mansion? It was an arranged marriage by my parents and a matchmaker. I was just following my father's orders. It was my father who wanted to marry into a higher social class. It's just a pity that you didn't get to."
"you!!!"
Shen Guannian's face turned ashen with anger: "How dare you say that?! Whose fault is it that I didn't get the chance? It's all your fault!"
"You unfilial daughter! If you had just put in a good word for me with Prince Ning, I wouldn't still be without my original position! Now both Prince Ning and Princess Ning are unconscious, and it's no use trying to curry favor with them!"
"I think you're a jinx; anyone who gets close to you will be cursed to death! First your aunt, then your husband, then your parents-in-law, and now you've even cursed your sister to death!"
Shen Wantang coldly said, "Lord Shen, watch your words! My parents-in-law are not dead yet, why are you cursing them for no reason? Shen Mingxuan is dead, but what does that have to do with me? Did I make her die?"
"Your sister was perfectly fine. She suffered so much in prison and didn't die, but she committed suicide after she got out! Who else is to blame but you? You're the one who brought her bad luck!"
Shen Wantang sneered: "Lord Shen, you are indeed very powerful! It's a pity that you have no brains. No wonder you have not been able to regain your original position. If I were your superior, I would not want such a stupid subordinate as you! There is no other reason than that it would be a disservice to the salary paid by the court and the common people to have someone like you in office!"
Shen Guannian was so angry he almost fainted: "You little beast, how dare you say such a thing?! I haven't hit you in a long time, and you've forgotten who your father is! Guards, bring out the family discipline! Hold her down and beat her hard!"
However, none of the servants in the Shen family dared to step forward.
Every time Shen Wantang returned to the Shen family, she brought a bunch of maids and guards with her, treating the Shen family members like thieves. How could anyone get close to her?
Seeing that no one obeyed his orders, Shen Guannian's face grew even uglier. His eyes were filled with hatred as he looked at Shen Wantang: "Why didn't you die, you bastard! Your sister is much better than you. If she had married into the Ning Prince's mansion, she would not only have survived, but she would have also helped me get on the good side of the Ning Prince and restored my official position!"
"Lord Shen, stop dreaming! Even if your beloved Shen Mingxuan marries into the Ning Prince's mansion, she will be utterly useless! You will still be unable to curry favor with the Ning Prince, and you will still be unable to regain your original official position!"
"you!!!"
"I've come back for the funeral, and it's about time. I should return to the Prince's Palace."
After finishing her sentence, Shen Wantang turned and left.
Shen Guannian roared behind her, "Who gave you permission to leave? Come back here! You'll keep vigil for your sister tonight!"
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