“In that case, there’s nothing more to discuss.” Song Zhiyu shrugged and continued what she was doing, not even giving Shen Feng a glance.
"You rebellious daughter, you'd better stop now." Shen Feng was so angry that he glared at Song Zhiyu, his hand trembling violently as he pointed at her, his words carrying a strong threat.
He was always deep in thought and rarely showed his emotions, yet he was repeatedly infuriated by Song Zhiyu.
Sure enough, this daughter was just naturally incompatible with him.
The fact that he personally set foot in Songxi Courtyard was already a huge favor to Song Zhiyu. If she knew what was good for her, she should have accepted it and made her life in the Marquis's mansion easier.
But to his surprise, Song Zhiyu was stubborn and unreasonable, and she even had the upper hand, leaving him with no reason to take action.
Song Zhiyu didn't even look up, her tone calm as if she were recounting someone else's story, "The three brothers, for the sake of a fake sister, cruelly put poisonous insects in the real sister's courtyard, intending to take her life, but they never expected to suffer the consequences themselves."
The biological father, to protect his three sons, coerced and threatened his own daughter. If this got out, which side do you think the people would side with? I think Lord Pei would be very happy to stand up for me.”
“You…” Shen Feng’s eyes were bloodshot, and he was filled with hatred.
Because of the princess's words, the emperor had long harbored resentment towards him, and the prince no longer treated him as warmly as before.
We are at a critical juncture, rising like a mountain, and at this crucial moment, we cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Madam Shen slammed her sandalwood cane heavily on the ground, suppressing Shen Feng's anger and giving him a warning look.
“Zhiyu, your grandmother knows that you have been wandering outside for many years and have suffered a lot. Since you returned to the manor, she has been trying to make up for it. She has even entrusted you with the management of the three most profitable shops in the manor. How could she not value you?”
But since it has already happened, now is not the right time to reveal your and Shu'er's identities. Please wait patiently for a while; when the time is right, we will certainly not let you suffer any injustice.”
Old Madam Shen had a kind and gentle face, with a warm smile always on her lips. If it weren't for the shrewd glint in her eyes, she could easily deceive anyone.
Is this a case of trying a softer approach when a hard approach doesn't work?
Unfortunately, their plans are likely to fall through.
She is unyielding, whether you try to persuade her or force her.
Song Zhiyu chuckled. She knew perfectly well what the old lady was thinking; she just wanted to appease her first so that Shen Mingyi and the other two could be detoxified.
Once she has no further use, the matter of revealing her identity can be dropped without further ado.
This tactic of retreating to advance is something that Old Madam Shen has mastered in both her past and present lives. No wonder she was able to raise a hypocrite like Shen Feng, who is all talk and no action.
"Then when does Grandmother think the time is right?" Song Zhiyu asked in return, raising her eyes to meet Old Madam Shen's sharp gaze.
Meeting Song Zhiyu's seemingly insightful gaze, Old Madam Shen felt as if all her hidden thoughts had been exposed before her, and she was secretly alarmed.
Just then, Steward Lin rushed into the courtyard with a anxious expression. "My lord, something terrible has happened! The three young masters' poison has relapsed."
The atmosphere froze for a moment. Shen Feng was extremely anxious, while Song Zhiyu was still in a good mood, fiddling with her herbs.
"Your identity will be officially announced at the family reunion banquet in half a month. Now, you can come with me to rescue people." After a moment of contemplation, Old Madam Shen made the final decision.
Seeing this, Song Zhiyu put down the herbs in her hand, patted her clothes and stood up. "Let's go. If we stay any longer, the three of them will be going to meet their maker."
The wicked live on for a thousand years; they may not die immediately, but we can make them suffer more.
As Song Zhiyu passed by Shen Jinshu, she noticed that the handkerchief in Shen Jinshu's hand had been torn, yet Shen Jinshu still managed to give her a gentle smile as if nothing had happened.
As Shen Jinshu watched Song Zhiyu's figure gradually disappear into the distance, her long, slightly curled eyelashes, like butterfly wings, drooped down, casting shadows on her fair face and obscuring the emotions in her eyes.
*
Main courtyard.
Song Zhiyu first gave the three of them antidote pills, then had a servant help Shen Yanxi up and support his body. After that, she took out silver needles, found the acupoints, and quickly and accurately inserted them.
Soon, Shen Yanxi's scalp and back were covered with silver needles, a sight that made one's scalp tingle.
Standing to the side, Dr. Yang watched Song Zhiyu's movements intently, his cloudy eyes growing brighter and brighter.
He had initially been skeptical of Song Zhiyu, but after witnessing her acupuncture movements and the strength she applied, he couldn't help but think that the younger generation was truly formidable.
Song Zhiyu's skill and decisiveness left Doctor Yang in awe.
"Pfft~"
Shen Yanxi groaned, spat out a mouthful of black blood, and slowly woke up.
"Song Zhiyu, what are you doing here?" Shen Yanxi saw Song Zhiyu as soon as he opened his eyes. After a moment of stunned silence, the shock on his face turned into disgust.
Seeing Song Zhiyu lower her eyes and keep sticking needles into his body, ignoring his words, Shen Yanxi pursed his lips, feeling a tightness in his chest.
"Don't think you can get my forgiveness by giving me the antidote. I haven't settled the score with you for hurting Shu'er yet..."
A sharp pain shot through him, and Shen Yanxi's smug expression instantly twisted. He grimaced and stared in disbelief at his bleeding arm.
Song Zhiyu slowly wiped the blood off the dagger, not even giving Shen Yanxi a glance, "Fill three bowls with blood, and the poison will be neutralized."
She agreed to detoxify the three, but did not promise to restore them to their original state.
Doctor Yang swallowed hard, speechless as he looked at the large bowl in his hand.
With three bowls of blood poured in, Young Master Shen will probably be bedridden for ten days to half a month.
Although Dr. Yang was somewhat puzzled by this, he had no doubt about Song Zhiyu's words based on the acupuncture technique she had just demonstrated.
To have such skill at such a young age, and to have such unique detoxification methods, once the three young masters are cured, he will definitely seek advice from Song Zhiyu.
*
As soon as she returned to Songxi Courtyard, Lu Bai handed her a letter. "Miss, there's been progress on that matter."
"Have you found the person?" Song Zhiyu opened the letter, her expression growing increasingly grave as she read.
Lu Bai shook her head. "Not yet, but news came from Shuiyun that Chen Wet Nurse was spotted in Qinghe Town."
"Keep an eye on her. Make sure she's brought back to the capital. She's an important person." An important person who could help her push Shen Jinshu into the abyss.
Song Zhiyu placed the letter on the candle and lit it, his expression appearing particularly obscure in the firelight.
Since her rebirth, she has begun to investigate those who knew about Shen Feng's switch of her and Shen Jinshu back then, focusing her attention on Chen the wet nurse.
After Shen Jinshu's fake heiress identity was exposed, Shen Feng fabricated one lie after another to protect her, and even arranged for Shen Jinshu to be the daughter of his benefactor.
Even the outer room was so well protected by him that she had no way to get close to it.
Only by finding Chen the wet nurse can we expose the true colors of Shen Feng and Shen Jinshu, this father and daughter, and bring them down from their high positions, ensuring they never recover.
This was merely the first step in her revenge.
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