Only now, after a long and arduous journey, has she come to understand.
Shen Ruyin blamed her for saving their father.
In her mind, Shen Cang had no chance of escaping the Thousand Eagle Guard's prison alive, and the Shen family's downfall was inevitable. That's why she was able to resolutely choose to become Feng Heng's concubine.
She thought she had found a way out of a desperate situation.
If Shen Cang had returned safely, and she had not entered the Feng family, she would still be the third young lady of the Shen family.
Whether she becomes a concubine to a virtuous gentleman or marries into a humble family, it's better than her desperately seeking any solution and hanging herself on Feng Heng.
Besides, it's a crooked tree that's already covered in "broken shoes"!
She naturally felt regret and hatred.
Shen Qiyin had sworn that she would not seek to fulfill herself in this life, but only to disgust others. So since she was destined to be resented by Shen Ruyin, she might as well make the accusation true.
It's all about the thrill.
"Since we're already here, let's go, Honeysuckle, let's gather some herbs." Let Shen Ruyin wait a little longer and experience the pressure that comes with "early fame".
Honeysuckle said "Oh" and obediently followed.
The two knew the area well and readily picked any valuable herbs they saw.
While searching for the medicine, Ren Dong asked Shen Qiyin, "Miss, are these medicines for the patient?"
"No, I'm picking them to sell." That's why she only picks herbs that can fetch a good price.
Two years ago, she secretly practiced medicine at a clinic called "Guangrentang" in the city, earning consultation fees and also going up the mountain to collect herbs to sell.
She hadn't visited the Shen family for some time after the incident.
She needs to go there in the next couple of days.
A father who is dispensable cannot prevent her from earning money.
Their herb-gathering was a spur-of-the-moment decision, so they hadn't prepared any small baskets beforehand. Just as Ren Dong was wondering how to take the things with her, she saw her dignified and composed young lady tear off a piece of her skirt with a "rip" and quickly wrap all the herbs inside.
Then he slung it over his arm and walked away.
Honeysuckle was dumbfounded.
No... which of us is the maid?
She hurriedly chased after her, saying, "Miss, I've come to get it."
She reached out to grab it, but Shen Qiyin nimbly dodged her: "No, no."
"Miss!"
Chen Qiyin stopped and solemnly patted Ren Dong on the shoulder, saying in a serious tone, "Ren Dong, I'm keeping you here to do great things, not these trivial matters."
Honeysuckle was completely bewildered and pressed for an answer: "What's the big deal?"
"Some things that are beyond my control, but you handle with ease."
"……oh."
Later, Ren Dong realized that there was nothing in this world that made her young lady feel powerless!
The master and servant walked back slowly, completely unaware that the scene they had just witnessed had been observed by a pair of cold eyes.
Xiao Yan leaped down from the tree, his black cloak billowing in the wind.
He gazed intently at the slender, graceful figure, his expression complex.
Feng Liu stroked his chin thoughtfully and muttered, "Third Miss Shen came here to have a secret rendezvous, while Second Miss Shen came here to lure someone into discovering her secret rendezvous."
"In this light, it is purely a coincidence that they came to Jing'an Temple with us."
"However, this second young lady of the Shen family is quite different from the rumors..."
The records of Qiying Pavilion state:
The eldest daughter of the Shen family, beautiful and gentle, with superb musical skills and an elegant talent for painting...
Xiao Yan glanced down at the two whole pages of turtles in her hand, one of which was flipped open. Recalling her eloquent "turtle theory," she thought to herself that it wasn't just "not quite the same," it was clearly "too different."
Except for that face, nothing else matches!
With his thin lips slightly parted, Xiao Yan said in a cool voice, "Have someone keep an eye on her." The investigations of Qiying Pavilion are never wrong; there is always a reason for a person's drastic change in temperament.
"yes."
Feng Liu responded and couldn't help but chirp, "Speaking of which, Miss Shen's appearance is outstanding even in the palace. How come Young Master Feng would give up such a beautiful wife and instead flirt with her sister? I really don't know what he's thinking."
He was talking to himself when Xiao Yan suddenly blurted out, "Does a dog pick and choose between good and bad food?"
Feng Liu: "..." That's true.
"Alas, it's just a pity for Miss Shen. The Shen family is obsessed with currying favor with the powerful and wealthy, so they probably won't stand up for her. She can only suffer in silence."
Xiao Yan listened without commenting.
Wronged?
Judging from her actions today, she didn't seem like the type to compromise herself.
Like a raccoon, it appears lazy and docile, but its claws are actually quite sharp.
Even the slightest setback can be incredibly frustrating.
Shen Qiyin was completely unaware that she had been labeled "dangerous" and was currently sitting in the carriage on her way back to the mansion.
Shen Ruyin waited for her in the carriage for most of the day, listening to strangers pointing at her carriage and uttering vulgar and offensive remarks.
Therefore, when Shen Qiyin finally returned, Shen Ruyin was furious. Her long-suppressed anger and fear burst forth, and she was about to explode.
But when they met the frost-covered eyes of Shen Qiyin, their passion vanished instantly.
She felt inexplicably flustered.
Just like when I was naked and surrounded by onlookers, I felt as if she could see right through me, which made me uneasy.
Therefore, they remained silent the entire way.
Upon returning to the mansion, as they passed the gatehouse, the servant greeted them and said, "The old lady said that the two young ladies should go to her courtyard after returning home, as the madam is there."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qiyin paused slightly in her steps.
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