Although Shen Ruyin was punished for making a mistake and was sent to the estate, she was still the third young lady of the family. The people on the estate could not care whether she was doing well or badly, but they had to make sure that she was still alive.
Otherwise, they will be held responsible.
According to Manager Zhao of the estate, the people who took Shen Ruyin away were fierce and menacing, and looked like they were not to be trifled with.
They tried to stop them, but were beaten up.
Moreover, no one knows what the leader said to Shen Ruyin, but she happily went with them.
Upon hearing this, Shen Cang was filled with surprise, doubt, and anger.
He wasn't worried about Shen Ruyin's safety, but rather that she might be deceived and become pregnant out of wedlock!
If she comes back one day with a big belly, will he still have any face left?
I was about to report it to the authorities, but I was afraid of what people would say.
In the end, whether it was his own idea or the suggestion from Jiang Wan, his "brain trust," he directly announced to the public that Shen Ruyin had passed away due to a serious illness!
In this way, even if something shameful happens in the future, he can claim that it wasn't his daughter.
Conversely, if Shen Ruyin had truly stumbled upon good fortune and managed to curry favor with the powerful, he could explain that the people on the estate had deliberately deceived him, telling him that she had accidentally fallen off a cliff and her body was never found.
In short, he can always salvage the situation no matter what.
Therefore, the Shen family held a grand funeral.
Even though her own daughter was missing and her fate was unknown, Shen Qiyin had no doubt that her father was probably secretly delighted.
Because there are funeral gifts to receive.
Why doesn't he take this opportunity to make a killing!
As Ren Dong listened to the sounds of drums and music outside, she slowed down her movements as she wiped the Jinghong Blade. Doubts arose in her mind: "Sister, who do you think took Shen Ruyin away?"
Shen Qiyin turned a page of the book and shook her head slightly: "I don't know."
"Should we talk to Lord Xiao and ask him to investigate for us?" Surely there's nothing that Qiying Pavilion can't find out?
"No need."
Given Shen Ruyin's temperament, if she were to raise her eyebrows in anger, she would surely come seeking revenge; I can only wait and see.
Let's get started!
She's always loved being around people and never gets into trouble.
"By the way, sister, our spice shop has been open for two days, but I heard from Sister Chu that not many people are buying anything. I wonder if it will get better in a while."
Is it because I chose a bad name?
Two honeysuckle plants sprouted at that time.
One is called "Chonglan Pavilion", which is taken from the line "Chonglan grows at the bottom of the stream, its fragrance fills the secluded forest".
There is also a name called "Jin Yu Tang," which expresses her and her elder sister's simple wish for "a house full of gold and jade."
Then Shen Qiyin decisively chose the second one.
Coming to her senses, Ren Dong sighed with some worry: "May the Bodhisattva protect us, please don't lose money."
Chen Xiyin laughed.
If praying to the Bodhisattva were effective, the Shen family would have been wiped out long ago.
"Don't worry, doing business is all about the thrill."
"The business world is like a battlefield, and victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. You must remain calm, because people often make wrong decisions when they are anxious and flustered. So in the future, no matter what situation you encounter, don't panic."
"Hmm!" Honeysuckle immediately took out her notebook and wrote it down.
She wrote down many of her older sister's words and would take them out to review and reflect on them anytime, anywhere.
I examine myself three times a day.
Am I being too polite?
Did I give him too much face?
Should I take action now?
Seeing that Ren Dong had suddenly started writing furiously, Shen Xiyin didn't disturb him. He closed the book and fell into deep thought.
According to custom, Shen Ruyin's body needs to be kept in state for three days, and the funeral procession and burial can only begin early on the fourth day.
On the first day after the news of Shen Ruyin's death spread, Xiao Yan sent Xiong Lu to bring Shen Qiyin to Qiying Pavilion, where she stayed for the entire day.
The official explanation given was that one of the Thousand Eagle Guards was seriously injured and needed her constant care and treatment.
But the real reason was to help her avoid unnecessary trouble.
Otherwise, if someone in the family dies, she would feel obligated to do something to help out.
Xiao Yan's move was quite convenient; she didn't even need to think of an excuse herself. Upon hearing this, Shen Cang hurriedly saw her off from the mansion. Judging from his demeanor, even if the old lady died, he wouldn't let her miss the opportunity to curry favor with him.
Today is the last day of the body's resting place.
After having dinner, Shen Qiyin and Ren Dong returned to their residence.
Just as they were talking, a servant came to report that the young lady had returned to attend the funeral!
After hearing this, Shen Xiyin's mind was in turmoil.
Shen Nianyin and Shen Ruyin were not born of the same mother. Before the former was married, her relationship with the latter was just so-so, and there was no "deep sisterly affection" between them.
So many things happened in the manor before, but she never showed up. Why has she suddenly returned now?
It wasn't until Shen Qiyin saw Wei Xuan carefully caring for her that she instantly understood the other person's thoughts.
She knew it...
So the condolence was just a pretense; the real purpose was to put on a show for Wei Xuan.
Seeing the beauty crying with tears streaming down her face, the young master felt heartbroken and coaxed her gently, "Don't cry, don't cry. I know you are a sentimental person, but you should also take care of your health."
"If you continue to be disobedient, I will regret bringing you here."
Upon hearing this, Shen Nianyin stopped crying and said softly, "...I'm sorry to have worried you, young master. It's all my fault."
Xianglan stood behind the prayer flag, her eyes practically rolling to the sky.
She thought to herself, "What are you two doing?!"
Can't you go home and flirt? This is a funeral parlor! Is having a little ghost part of your marital fun?
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