"Mother, don't worry, I have my own plans. Don't you trust me? I was able to destroy Shen Yuzhou back then and make my brother the most valued son of Father. How could I let him get back up and steal the honor that belongs to my brother?"
Shen Jinshu smiled and spoke comforting words, but the sinister look in her eyes was quite different from her gentle and dignified appearance.
"Of course your mother believes you. If you hadn't used your scheme to cripple Shen Yuzhou's legs and leave him devastated, the title of Marquis's heir would have been his long ago. How could it have been your own brother's turn? But the medical skills of that divine physician in Liangyue are so amazing, I'm afraid..." Ye Rou didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was already very clear.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
As if he had overheard some earth-shattering secret, the person hiding in the shadows, who was slacking off, gasped sharply and quickly covered his mouth.
The little maid with her hair in two buns stared wide-eyed, covering her mouth tightly, not daring to make a sound.
She was just here to take a break, but she never expected to hear such shocking news.
So, the reason why the young master's legs are crippled is all the young lady's doing!
And then there's Young Master Shen Rushan, who is actually the Marquis's biological son!
Oh no, I hope she won't be silenced.
The maid was so frightened that her legs went weak. Any one of these pieces of news would be enough to cause a sensation throughout the entire Marquis's mansion.
She didn't want to listen anymore, nor did she want to know more, but the conversation outside continued.
"She's not the real Liangyue Divine Physician, just a female healer with some medical skills. She can't cure Shen Yuzhou's leg, so you don't need to worry. Besides, she's just a tool I found to annoy Song Zhiyu."
Shen Jinshu laughed heartily. That woman was someone she had deliberately sought out; she didn't actually have that much ability. Only that fool Shen Mingyi was completely fooled.
Song Zhiyu was right about one thing: no one but her could cure Shen Yuzhou's leg.
It's a pity that Shen Yuzhou had a chance to recover, but he deliberately pushed it away.
"I see, that puts my mind at ease." Ye Rou breathed a long sigh of relief. She knew her daughter would naturally side with her.
Shen's mother and her sons were nothing but brainless fools, destined to become stepping stones for their children.
However, Song Zhiyu is a bit difficult to deal with.
A cold glint flashed in Ye Rou's eyes. "Shu'er, that Song Zhiyu not only caused you to be confined by the Empress Dowager, but also tricked the Marquis into signing an IOU and almost emptied Mingde Courtyard. I really can't swallow this insult."
"What ideas does Mother have?" Shen Jinshu also hated Song Zhiyu to the core; the champion of the lake excursion banquet should have been her.
"As the saying goes, marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers. Song Zhiyu is from the Marquis's family, so her marriage should be decided by the Marquis's family. I have a good candidate here, and I will definitely not mistreat her." Ye Rou's smile did not reach her eyes as she began to scheme about Song Zhiyu's marriage.
Shen Jinshu had considered marrying Song Zhiyu, but she also knew that Song Zhiyu was a tough nut to crack and wouldn't let them manipulate her. "That's true, but Song Zhiyu won't be so obedient. Besides, her relationship with the Crown Prince isn't simple either."
"Then we'll force her to agree." Ye Rou's eyes hardened. Song Zhiyu had swindled so much money from her, so naturally she had to pay it back double.
She had already chosen her candidate: "Your grandmother's distant nephew, although he is a bit playful, is good-looking and even passed the imperial examination. It wouldn't be an insult to Song Zhiyu, a village girl who grew up in the countryside."
After saying that, she paused, a greedy glint flashing in her eyes, her abacus clicking rapidly. "Song Zhiyu holds so many treasures. If she marries into the Su family as part of her dowry, then the dowry will belong to her husband's family."
With the support of the Marquis's mansion, the Su family naturally knew what to do.
Once Song Zhiyu marries into the Su family, that enormous wealth will belong to the Marquis's mansion.
More importantly, it is a woman's duty to obey her husband after marriage, serve her mother-in-law, and manage household affairs. She only needs to give a few hints to easily control Song Zhiyu.
“Mother’s idea is good. I will mention it to Father and Grandmother.” Shen Jinshu also coveted Song Zhiyu’s dozen or so boxes of treasures.
If Song Zhiyu could really marry into the Su family, it would not only sever her relationship with the Crown Prince, but also allow her to gain countless treasures for free, which would be a win-win situation.
As for my grandmother's nephew, he's nothing but a beast in human clothing. If he falls into her hands, he'll be crippled if not killed.
But what does that have to do with her?
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you. There are too many people and too many eyes in the mansion, so you should go back to your own courtyard quickly." Ye Rou nodded, relieved of a worry, and her face visibly brightened with joy.
The two walked outside while talking. Hearing the approaching footsteps, the little maid hiding behind the rockery trembled with nervousness and bent over, intending to sneak away quietly.
But before she could take two steps, she stepped on a tree branch, which made a rustling sound.
"Who's there?" Shen Jinshu's expression hardened, and her words were filled with ruthlessness.
Thinking of what they had just said, Shen Jinshu's face darkened, and she took three steps forward in two, only to see a pink figure hurriedly run away in front of her.
"Shu'er, who is that person? Did she hear us?" Ye Rou was sweating nervously. They had said everything they should and shouldn't have said.
She never expected that someone would overhear everything. If it gets out, she'll be finished.
Shen Jinshu picked up the handkerchief that had fallen to the ground, her eyes dark and unfathomable. "Find out who the handkerchief belongs to, and make sure she can never speak again."
She handed the handkerchief to her maid, Xiuyue, her expression terrifyingly sinister, which even sent a chill down Ye Rou's spine as she stood to the side.
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The young maidservant hurried forward, glancing back every now and then, afraid of being caught by Shen Jinshu.
She overheard such a shocking secret; the young lady will surely kill her to silence her.
With a muffled thud, the little maid, not looking ahead, bumped straight into Song Zhiyu.
"Miss, are you alright?" Lu Bai hurriedly stepped forward to separate the two, her face showing concern.
"I'm fine." Song Zhiyu shook her head. Her arm was just a little numb, but the little maid lying on the ground in front of her was in more serious condition.
She reached out and helped the little maid up. Seeing how frighteningly pale she was, she couldn't help but ask with concern, "How are you?"
"Second Miss, I'm alright." The little maid raised her head shakily, her face almost completely drained of color.
Thinking of what she had heard, she broke free from Song Zhiyu and ran away as if a ghost was chasing her, leaving the two of them stunned.
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