Chapter 92 It's exposed: Did you deliberately seduce him?
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Outside the gate of Shen Mansion.
The lanterns hanging high illuminated the two characters "Shen Mansion" on the plaque, the newly painted and gilded surface telling of the changes that had occurred not long ago.
Yu Zhiheng looked up, his much more haggard face filled with loneliness.
When Granny Yu came out and saw him, she sighed inwardly. She came closer to convey Shen Linlang's message, "Madam has already retired for the night. Please return, sir."
"How has she been lately?" Yu Zhiheng asked, a worried look on his face. "Ali has been wrongly accused of murder; she must be feeling terrible."
"Madam is doing well. The case is closed, and she and the eldest daughter have both let it go."
After finishing her speech, Granny Yu curtsied and entered the mansion.
Just a door separates them, but behind that door lies a place Yu Zhiheng can no longer freely enter or leave. This was originally his home, but now he is refused entry, unable to take even a single step inside.
As the night deepened and the lantern light elongated his shadow, he turned around dejectedly. Suddenly, he heard someone else coming out. He turned back in surprise, but quickly returned to his somber mood.
Yu Liuzhu saw the disappointment in his eyes and couldn't help but feel resentful.
Even though he wasn't her father, he was still her maternal uncle. Yet, in her previous life, when she was treated coldly in the Marquis's mansion, he remained indifferent.
One by one, these people abandoned her, which is why she has ended up in this state. Perhaps God gave her a second chance at life so that she could seek justice for herself.
"Dad, this is your home. Now you can't come home, and it breaks my heart." She felt resentment, but her voice trembled with tears. "I'm so sad too. How could our family have turned out like this?"
"You...you're home now, remember to take good care of your mother."
“I want to be filial, but Mother now indulges Ali in everything. Ali doesn’t like me, so I can’t be close to Mother.” She took two steps closer so that Yu Zhiheng could see the tears in her eyes. “Our family used to be so good, but ever since Ali came into our lives, our family has fallen apart.”
Yu Zhiheng frowned, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant.
Upon seeing this, she further fueled the fire, saying, "She broke up our whole family and can't even live in peace outside. If she hadn't acted so recklessly, how could she have been mistaken for a murderer, causing my mother to live in fear? I'm really afraid that she's cursed. If she's cursed us, that's one thing, but what if she's cursed my mother too?"
"What do you mean by this?" Yu Zhiheng wasn't stupid; he could easily tell that there was something more to her words.
She pretended to be scared, looking left and right to make sure no one could hear them. "I've noticed that Mother has been acting a little strange lately. It seems like her personality isn't the same as before."
"How are they different?"
"I can't quite put my finger on it, it just feels a bit strange." She deliberately spoke vaguely, mainly because she herself wasn't sure what the final outcome would be.
In short, plan ahead to shift the blame and then absolve yourself of any responsibility later.
Yu Zhiheng was extremely anxious. "She refuses to see me, and I don't know what has become of her. Tang'er, could you please go and talk to your mother and ask her to see me?"
"Father, I told you, Mother is afraid that Ali will be unhappy, so she's not as nice to me as before. How could she possibly listen to me?" She lowered her head, looking sad and upset.
"I understand." Yu Zhiheng sighed deeply. "Your mother loved you the most in the past, so you must keep a close eye on her and make sure nothing happens to her. If anything seems amiss, send someone to inform me immediately."
She agreed, but her eyes, hidden behind her eyelids, were filled with hatred and sarcasm.
When she heard that Yu Zhihengshan had told her to consult Yu Jingxian before she left, her hatred intensified.
Everyone says that the siblings have a good relationship, but in her previous life, when she was neglected in the Marquis's mansion, that so-called elder brother never even showed his face.
In this life, she had fallen so low that she only received a mere twenty-odd taels of silver as a way of getting rid of her, and afterwards, the other party avoided her, afraid of being entangled with her. Therefore, she hated everyone who abandoned her like trash because she did not have the blood of the Shen family flowing in her veins, including Yu Jingxian.
“My elder brother has fallen behind in his studies. Master Tang sent someone to inform Mother that he wants to keep my elder brother in the mansion so that he can catch up.”
"I see."
Yu Zhiheng sighed again and said nothing more.
His departing figure no longer possessed its former uprightness; it appeared somewhat hunched.
Yu Liuzhu stared intently, his hatred evident in his eyes.
The sound of carriages and horses could be heard in the distance, and then a carriage approached.
As she approached a brightly lit area, she spotted Xia Chan following beside the carriage. She quickly walked into the mansion and then hid behind the door.
After the carriage came to a stop, she assumed Shen Qinglu would alight, but instead, she saw someone completely unexpected. Her pupils dilated in shock as she stared at the person.
Such a cold and indifferent person actually helped someone get off the carriage!
She clenched her fists, her whole body trembling with hatred and anger.
In her past life, Uncle Nine stood up for her and punished the old woman who had made things difficult for her, for which she was very grateful. When she met him again, she tried to strike up a conversation, but was met with only a few polite words.
At that time, she thought that Uncle Nine was cold-hearted and that it was rare for him to even exchange a few words with her. She never expected that he would lower himself so much in front of someone she disliked.
Why is this happening?
Bathed in the warm orange light, the girl in green had a face as beautiful as a peach blossom, possessing a captivating beauty that made others envious. Every gesture she made exuded a budding, exquisite charm.
Extremely beautiful, extremely alluring.
Even a casual wave goodbye exudes a captivating and alluring charm.
The man who rarely showed affection to others in his past life, yet treated her differently, seemed to be bewitched, his eyes filled with deep infatuation. In her eyes, jealousy and hatred mingled.
After being reborn, will everything she has be taken away from her?
Sinking away, sinking away!
After drinking the hangover soup, Shen Qinglu's drunkenness had mostly dissipated. Although she could still smell alcohol on her body, her mind was completely clear.
Xia Chan, however, was worried and insisted on supporting her.
After she entered the room, she suddenly looked towards a corner not far away.
"Come out."
Yu Liuzhu slowly appeared, her eyes still filled with hatred.
What a coincidence that both of them were dressed in green today. The green clothes, like willow branches and wisps of smoke, presented completely different appearances. One looked even more frail and sickly, and her complexion was not good, while the other was like green leaves supporting a flower, as beautiful and charming as a peach blossom or willow branch.
With such a stark contrast, Yu Liuzhu knew the difference between them without even looking in a mirror.
"Did you deliberately seduce him?" Her voice trembled slightly with hatred.
The word "seduce" struck Shen Qinglu as laughable, though a despicable thought flashed through her mind.
"You're not talking about Mu Hanshi, are you?"
"You... actually called him by his first name?"
“Aren’t people’s names meant to be called? Did I call them wrong?” Shen Qinglu said dismissively. “As for seduction, you’re really wronging me. I didn’t do anything. He’s the one who keeps coming to me and pestering me.”
"impossible!"
It seems that in Yu Tang's previous life, her relationship with Mu Lao Jiu was indeed extraordinary.
Perhaps Mu Lao Jiu treated her the same way he treats her in his past life, but his real target is not them, but the Shen family behind them.
"What's impossible about that?" Shen Qinglu scoffed. "In your dream, he must have treated you very well, right? But don't forget, I'm only Shen's niece now!"
Yu Liuzhu shook her head desperately, her face growing paler and paler.
No way!
In her past life, when she was looked down upon and trampled on by the servants in the Marquis's mansion, everyone there should have known she wasn't the true eldest daughter of the Yu family, and Uncle Jiu certainly knew that too. If they treated her differently because she was the niece of the Shen family, then they wouldn't have helped her punish those who made things difficult for her after learning her true identity.
"That's not how it is!"
It must be that Shen Li used all sorts of unknown means to steal everything from her, which led to Uncle Jiu being deceived and having the special treatment that should have been given to her transferred to someone else.
The hatred in her eyes was like a knife; she wished she could make this eyesore in front of her disappear.
Why are people who should have died long ago still alive?
"You're always going against me and making things difficult for me. You must have seduced him on purpose."
"If you insist on thinking this way, there's nothing I can do." Shen Qinglu shrugged, her dark eyes full of mockery. "What you once thought belonged to you was only because you had my identity, so it was easily obtained. Once my identity is gone to gild you, you are nothing. And you're still here being so self-righteous, thinking you're so special. Ask yourself, putting aside your identity, what do you have that's worthy of praise and admiration?"
"No, he's different, he's different..."
"What's different? If it were really different, why would someone else have lured you away?"
"It's you! If it weren't for you, none of this would be the way it is now." Yu Liuzhu was filled with hatred, which destroyed her reason. Suddenly, she pounced on Shen Qinglu, as if she wanted to fight her to the death.
As Shen Qinglu dodged, Ren Chun suddenly appeared out of nowhere and subdued her.
"Shen Li!" she roared, her eyes filled with madness, "Why does someone like you exist in this world?"
She would have lived a good life in both her lives if it weren't for this person.
“I am me, and you are you. We should each follow our own path.” Shen Qinglu approached, her cold, dark eyes looking at her, her tone icy. “You want to replace me? Even the heavens can’t stand it.”
That's why I came across time and space, just to restore justice to my original self.
"God... God is on my side." Thinking of how she had been blessed with a second chance at life, her chaotic mind slowly calmed down, and she regained her sensible and dignified demeanor. She said sternly to Ren Chun, "Let me go!"
Ren Chun naturally wouldn't listen to her, but instead looked to Shen Qinglu for instructions.
Shen Qinglu waved her hand, and she was immediately freed.
"Little sister Ali, let's wait and see if fate will help you or me. And Uncle Mu, don't even think about taking him away from me!"
"We'll see."
Shen Qinglu smiled slightly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
Mu Lao Jiu is a very cunning person!
She didn't know what had happened between them in her past life; those things were unimportant to her. All she knew was that her own life was the most important, and that of her family was the most important thing to her.
As for everything else, she could ignore it.
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What happens to a person after being stimulated?
For some, the answer is easy to guess: it's a mad revenge.
The soup was still chicken soup, but according to Mei Xiaomei, the amount of that ingredient in the soup had increased significantly compared to before.
Yu Jingxian is temporarily staying at the Tang residence, while Yu Jingliang is away on official business in the capital, leaving only three people at home. Shen Linlang sits in the main seat, flanked by Shen Qinglu and Yu Liuzhu on either side.
Sitting opposite each other, they were in a state of opposition, just like their true situation and predicament.
Shen Qinglu wouldn't drink the soup that Yu Liuzhu cooked, but Shen Linlang insisted on drinking it.
When the mother and daughter were alone, she heard Shen Qinglu say that the amount of that thing in the soup had been increased quite a bit, and she was in a state of deep sadness for a long time.
How could she not be disappointed and heartbroken that the child she had raised as the apple of her eye for more than ten years had treated her like this in the end?
After a long silence, he murmured sorrowfully, "What exactly does she want to do?"
Shen Qinglu wasn't sure what Yu Liuzhu was planning, but she could deduce roughly what it was from the characteristics of that thing.
Day after day, the amount of that stuff added to the soup gradually increased, all under Mei Xiaomei's supervision.
On the fourth day, Shen Linlang seemed to have gotten used to the soup, and two meals a day were no longer enough. Yu Liuzhu immediately went along with it and added an extra meal, making it three times a day.
By the sixth day, Shen Linlang seemed unable to live without the soup. Yu Liuzhu deliberately cooked one less meal, which resulted in Shen Linlang feeling unwell and unable to sleep. In the middle of the night, Yu Liuzhu woke her up to cook the soup.
Her runny nose and irritable demeanor both surprised and delighted her. She was surprised by Shen Linlang's appearance, but delighted that her plan was about to succeed.
When she pretended to be filial and sensible as she cooked the soup, she naturally didn't see Shen Linlang's heartbroken expression.
The leaves of the mimosa tree are already very lush, appearing verdant even at night. The shadows dance in the night breeze; though named for its mimosa tree, it knows nothing of human joys and sorrows.
Shen Linlang still remembers the feeling when she planted this tree back then, so joyful and full of anticipation. But now things have changed, and all that remains is desolation.
Footsteps approached, and she turned around sadly to look at the person who came, "Ah Li... how much longer?"
Shen Qinglu stepped forward and took her arm, "At the shortest, it will take three to five days."
Three days later, Mei Xiaomei said that based on the daily dosage, the medicine should be effective enough.
Sure enough, Yu Liuzhu made another move the next day, using the excuse of feeling unwell to avoid cooking soup.
After nightfall, Shen Linlang had an attack, scratching and clawing at herself as if she were insane, and frantically smashing everything she could in the room.
"I feel so bad, I feel so bad..." She was disheveled and clung to Granny Yu.
Granny Yu was terrified and almost burst into tears. "Madam, Madam, please don't frighten me. What's wrong with you?"
Yu Liuzhu heard the commotion and their conversation outside the door and was overjoyed.
She rubbed her eyes until they were red, then pushed open the door and rushed over to hug Shen Linlang tightly. "Mother, Mother, what's wrong?"
Shen Linlang shoved Granny Yu and grabbed her tightly, "Tang'er, you've come at the right time. I want some soup. I'll feel better after I drink the soup..."
"Didn't you hear me? Mother wants soup, why aren't you cooking it yet!" She seemed very anxious, trying to get rid of Granny Yu.
Upon hearing this, Granny Yu hurriedly went out.
She then said to Bao Kui and Yin Ping, "You two go outside and keep watch. You must not let anyone else see your mother in such a distraught state."
Now, only she and Shen Linlang were left in the room.
"Mother, are you feeling unwell?" she asked, her tone strange.
Shen Linlang nodded frantically, "Tang'er, Mother is in so much pain, please help Mother, please help Mother..."
“I can help my mother, but she also needs to help me.”
"I'll help, I'll help, what do you want me to help with..."
She was very satisfied with Shen Linlang's reaction.
That thing was just as eerie as the ones I'd heard about in my past life!
“Mother, could you write a letter to the Su family and say that you are grateful to them for not betraying you back then, and that you have kept your word and taken good care of me all these years?”
"I'll write, I'll write..." Shen Linlang hurriedly went to lay out paper and grind ink. "Is this enough?"
“Yes, as long as you write the letter, I will cook soup for you every day, and you won’t feel so bad.” Yu Liuzhu’s eyes became incredibly strange with excitement and anticipation. Seeing that her hand was trembling and she hadn’t written two words in a long time, she became extremely anxious and her voice became extremely sharp, “Write it quickly, you can only drink soup after you finish writing it.”
"Tang'er, this letter seems a bit off." Shen Linlang lowered her head, tears streaming down her face. "If I write it, wouldn't that confirm someone else's accusation and admit that I colluded with the Demon King?"
"Mother, you're already feeling so unwell, why are you thinking about so many things?" Yu Liuzhu suppressed her anxiety and coaxed her gently, "Think about it, if you write this letter you can drink the soup and you won't feel so unwell anymore, so hurry up and write it."
Seeing that Shen Linlang didn't move, she took two steps forward and grabbed her hand, "Write quickly!"
"Tang'er, do you really have to write it?" Shen Linlang murmured, as if talking to herself, "Can't we just not write it?"
"no!"
Success is within reach, how can we give up now?
Yu Liuzhu pressed Linlang's hand, "Do you still want to drink the soup? If you do, then hurry up and write it!"
"Cousin Tang'er, why are you in such a hurry?"
A voice devoid of emotion rang out, startling her so much that her heart nearly leaped into her throat. Incredulously, she looked in the direction of the voice and saw the person slowly emerging from behind the screen. Her eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
"You... what are you doing here?"
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