Song Zhiyu pointed to the dead poisonous insects on the ground and said casually, "Last night, these filthy things suddenly appeared in my room. I don't know who came up with such a vicious plan to kill me."
I was just about to report it to the authorities to find the real culprit and bring the criminal to justice, so I wouldn't have to live in constant fear of losing my life. Butler Lin, don't you agree?"
Butler Lin, who had been standing by like a ghost, suddenly met Song Zhiyu's smiling gaze and couldn't help but shiver. He hurriedly stepped forward to laugh it off, "What the Second Miss said makes sense."
Lin, the housekeeper, had been by Shen Feng's side for many years and was a shrewd man. How could he not understand Song Zhiyu's implied meaning?
These poisonous insect corpses are probably related to the three young masters, but they themselves did not expect to be outmaneuvered and almost lost half their lives to the second young lady.
If this matter really blows up, it will not only damage the reputation of the three young masters, but also, given how much the eldest princess values the second young lady, it probably won't end well.
This matter should be left to the Marquis to decide.
After some deliberation, Steward Lin bowed respectfully to Song Zhiyu, his tone tinged with apprehension, "This old servant will go back and report to the Marquis immediately. If there is indeed such a foolish servant who intends to harm the Second Miss, the Marquis will certainly stand up for you."
With just a few words, Steward Lin pinned the villain that Song Zhiyu had mentioned on the mansion's servants.
"Steward Lin, the Marquis has ordered us to bring the Second Miss there by any means necessary, just enough to keep her alive..." Seeing Steward Lin about to leave, Granny Li became anxious, as she wanted to curry favor with the Marquis.
"Shut up." Butler Lin glared at her fiercely with a gloomy face.
Granny Li was startled and shut her mouth awkwardly, reluctantly following behind as they left.
She'll wait and see; she'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with Song Zhiyu later.
"Wait." Song Zhiyu suddenly called out to stop her. The moment Li Mama turned around, Song Zhiyu slapped her hard across the face with lightning speed.
Song Zhiyu took the handkerchief from Lu Bai and slowly wiped her slender fingers. She met Li Mama's venomous gaze and said, "You can't touch the people in my courtyard. If there's a next time, you'll lose this hand."
*
Seeing that there was no one behind the two, Shen Feng realized that Song Zhiyu had not been brought along. He was about to get angry when Butler Lin's next words put him at ease.
"Report to the authorities? She's ruined us so badly, and she still dares to report to the authorities? She's utterly absurd. Besides, if Father just gives the word, who would dare take this case?" Shen Yanxi frowned, not taking Song Zhiyu's threat seriously.
Although the Chengen Marquis's mansion has declined, the legacy of its ancestors still remains, and not just anyone can trample on it.
"Idiot! Shut up. If you don't clean up your mess, and someone catches you red-handed, you'll just have to swallow your anger."
The current Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is Pei Qingyan, who is fair and upright and highly regarded by the Emperor. He will not give my Marquis's residence the slightest face.
Mentioning Pei Qingyan only made Shen Feng's expression more gloomy.
Pei Qingyan was the top scholar personally selected by Emperor Yun. He was exceptionally talented, fearless of authority, and rose to the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review at a young age. He was arguably the sharpest knife in the emperor's hand.
But it was precisely because his brilliance was too great, his favor too much, and his stubbornness that he blocked the way for too many people, who wished they could get rid of him as soon as possible.
"Pei Qingyan? He's just a poor scholar who got lucky and caught the Emperor's eye. How can he compare to my elder brother and Rushan?" Shen Yanxi said with disdain. He had always looked down on these country bumpkins.
Although Shen Rushan was not born into a prestigious family, he was fortunate enough to be taken in as a disciple by his father, who carefully nurtured him and valued him far more than his own sons.
Although he can't compare to his older brother's genius, he is still quite talented, which is enough to earn him some respect.
Shen Feng nodded in agreement, his tone brimming with pride, "Ru Shan is exceptionally talented. If it weren't for Pei Qingyan's interference, he would be the current Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."
Shen Muxun, who was quietly listening to their conversation, had an inscrutable look in his eyes and a somewhat indescribable expression.
Although he was unfamiliar with court affairs, he had heard of Pei Qingyan's great reputation; he was a prodigy no less than his elder brother.
Shen Rushan is quite talented and has received careful guidance from his father, and is also well-known, but he is still far from being comparable to Pei Qingyan.
Seeing his father's proud expression, Shen Muxun swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"Father, let me go and beg my second sister. The poison in my brothers' bodies can't be delayed any longer." Shen Jinshu subtly drew everyone's attention back, and the focus of the attack was once again on Song Zhiyu.
Before Shen Feng could respond, Butler Lin stepped forward with a stiff upper lip. "My lord, the second young lady also said that if you want her to treat the three young masters, you must speak to her in person."
Before Shen Feng could get angry, Old Madam Shen spoke first, stopping her fiddle with her prayer beads, "In that case, let's go and see what she's up to."
Since the old lady had spoken, Shen Feng had no choice but to obey.
*
Songxiyuan.
When Shen Feng and his group arrived, Song Zhiyu was sitting on a stone chair in the courtyard making medicine, with dozens of medicine bottles and dozens of kinds of herbs on the table in front of him.
"Tell me, what do you want in exchange for helping your brothers detoxify?" Shen Feng asked bluntly.
Everyone knows the truth about the poisonous insects, so there's no need to beat around the bush anymore.
At this moment, Shen Feng felt murderous intent towards Song Zhiyu once again.
If a daughter who is out of his control and a threat to him is not eliminated as soon as possible, there will be endless troubles to come.
Shen Feng had an absurd yet strong premonition that the Chengen Marquis's Mansion might one day be destroyed by Song Zhiyu.
He was able to switch his two daughters without anyone noticing, allowing Shu'er to take Song Zhiyu's place, and even making everyone in the Marquis's mansion side with Shu'er.
Now, he can also eliminate Song Zhiyu silently and nip all threats in the bud.
Shen Jinshu stepped forward a few steps, keeping a safe distance from Song Zhiyu, her eyes pleading, "Second sister, I know you have grievances in your heart, but please don't take it out on your brothers. The fault lies entirely with me."
You can hit me or scold me, I will have no complaints, I only ask that you don't do something you'll regret for the rest of your life because of a moment of anger.
Having taken in everything, Old Madam Shen nodded slightly, even more satisfied with Shen Jinshu. As expected of the child she had raised, she truly possessed the demeanor of a lady from a prominent family.
"I want to reclaim my rightful identity," Song Zhiyu stated her demand in one sentence.
Only a few people knew her identity as the true daughter of the Marquis's family. After she was brought back to the Marquis's family, no one mentioned it. In addition, since Shen Jinshu's true colors had not yet been exposed, she did not take it to heart.
It now seems that the Marquis's mansion had no intention of revealing her identity at all.
But on what grounds?
What belongs to her, no matter how much she disdains it, is not for others to covet.
"Impossible." Shen Feng flatly rejected her request.
Out of the corner of her eye, Song Zhiyu saw Shen Jinshu secretly breathe a sigh of relief, and she sneered inwardly, thinking that she was letting her breath off too soon.
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