"Yes, why hasn't the second young lady shown up yet? Today is the old lady's birthday banquet, it doesn't make sense for a junior like her to hide away."
"Although she is the Marquis's biological daughter, in terms of filial piety, she is not even half as good as the eldest young lady."
The guest who had just finished speaking suddenly felt a chilling wind blow around him, so cold it was terrifying. He couldn't help but rub his arms.
Wait a minute, with the sun high in the sky, why would he feel a chill down his back?
The guest turned around and met Su Jinyang's gaze. The man's dark and sinister eyes made him stiffen.
After a moment, Su Jinyang calmly withdrew his gaze, leaning casually against the stone pillar, as if the cold, murderous look he had just given was merely an illusion.
Did he say something wrong? General Su's eyes are terrifying.
Shen Jinshu's eyes flickered slightly. She was just wondering how to mention Song Zhiyu without leaving a trace, but unexpectedly someone had already done her a great favor.
"My second sister has probably gone back to the banquet. She must have prepared a generous gift for Grandmother. We might as well go back and take a look."
After saying that, she pointed to the bluestone path on the right and said in a serious tone, "This path is closer to Second Sister's courtyard. If we walk this way, we might run into her."
Before anyone could agree, she took the lead, walking even faster than when she had arrived.
The eldest princess raised an eyebrow and gracefully adjusted her hair. "Since the eldest young lady is from the Marquis's mansion, she is naturally more familiar with it than we are. She says this road is closer, so let's take this road."
After saying that, she straightened her cuffs and followed him.
Since the eldest princess had spoken, no one else dared to say anything more, and could only slowly follow behind.
*
As a group of people passed by the bamboo grove next to Songxi Courtyard, they suddenly heard several faint panting sounds, interspersed with a few seductive moans, which were somewhat unpleasant to hear.
These unspeakable sounds came from behind the artificial hill next to the bamboo grove.
Shen Jinshu was overjoyed; it seemed Qin Xu had succeeded.
But in an instant, she frowned again. How exactly did Qin Xu handle things? Why did he change the location without authorization?
However, as long as the goal is achieved, she won't worry too much about it.
"Who would commit such a lewd act in broad daylight, especially at Grandmother's birthday banquet? How utterly shameless!" Shen Jinshu's face tightened as she angrily cursed.
Madam Shen's face turned even uglier. No one would be happy if their birthday banquet was ruined, let alone someone as proud as her. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face.
"Could that person behind the rockery be Second Sister? This place is closest to Songxi Courtyard, and she hasn't shown up yet..." Shen Jinhua suddenly exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention to Song Zhiyu, but then wisely refrained from continuing.
Shen Jinshu pretended to be angry and scolded Shen Jinhua, but her slightly evasive gaze was hardly convincing. "Jinhua, don't talk nonsense! This matter concerns Second Sister's reputation. You can't make a conclusion without evidence."
"If it wasn't Second Sister, why did she disappear in the time it took to change her clothes?" Shen Jinhua was unconvinced, but her voice was much softer due to Shen Jinshu's reprimand.
But Madam Shen's face darkened, and her disgust for Song Zhiyu deepened. "You scoundrel, how dare you do such a shameless thing in broad daylight! What a disgrace to our family."
"Granny Lin, drag that unfilial grandson out here immediately! Today, the Marquis's mansion will be exterminated!"
"Yes." Granny Lin rolled up her sleeves, eager to get started.
The eldest princess sneered. She hadn't even seen Zhiyu yet, and she had already condemned her, as if she was afraid that Zhiyu would run away.
The Marquis of Chengen's residence always manages to broaden her horizons.
Su Jinyang's smile faded, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked. If he hadn't been afraid of ruining his sister's plans, he wouldn't have held back until now.
Everyone held their breath, watching as Granny Lin got closer and closer to the artificial hill.
"Is Grandma looking for me?"
As the atmosphere froze, a clear, melodious female voice rang out from behind the group, sounding somewhat familiar.
Shen Jinshu froze abruptly. She turned around in disbelief, staring at Song Zhiyu, who was standing not far away, her knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white.
Who else could be behind the artificial hill but Song Zhiyu?
"You..." Old Madam Shen was speechless. She had struggled to support the Marquis's mansion for many years. She was very shrewd. How could she not see through Shen Jinshu's scheme?
Although he was unhappy that his birthday banquet was ruined, he couldn't bear to scold his granddaughter whom he had doted on for many years, so he decided to help her out. This would not only resolve the matter weighing on his mind, but also serve as a way to shield Shu'er from gossip and rumors by taking advantage of today's embarrassing incident.
"Granny Lin, what are you all standing there for? Hurry up and drag those shameless dog couple out so everyone can see what kind of people they really are." Song Zhiyu smiled at Old Madam Shen, then turned to Granny Lin, deliberately emphasizing the words "dog couple," her words carrying a hidden meaning.
Looking at Song Zhiyu's smile, Shen Jinshu had a bad feeling.
She thought of Ye Rou and Shen Feng, who had left the banquet earlier, and her watery eyes suddenly widened.
"Wait a moment!"
She spoke up in time to stop Granny Lin, forcing a smile, "These sordid matters shouldn't offend the Princess's eyes. We can settle them privately."
Granny Lin, with great tact, took two steps back, her fierce demeanor completely gone.
The eldest princess wasn't buying it. "No need. I'd like to see just how shameless people are to do such despicable things at the old lady's birthday banquet."
If this isn't dealt with strictly today, the maids and servants might learn from it, and the Marquis's mansion would be in complete chaos.
After saying that, she turned her head and gave Chun Mama a look, "Since Lin Mama doesn't dare to take action, then Chun Mama, you can go."
"Yes." Granny Chun stepped forward with a fierce look on her face. Her thick arm swept aside Granny Lin who was blocking her way, and in a few quick movements, she pulled out the two people hiding behind the rockery.
"Father, Aunt Ye, why is it just the two of you?"
Song Zhiyu suddenly exclaimed, and continued in a voice that everyone could hear, "Could it be that Granny Chun arrested the wrong person? Father and Aunt Ye are innocent, how could they do such a shameless thing?"
Song Zhiyu deliberately raised her voice as if she wanted it to reach outside the mansion, but her eyes widened in disbelief, and the astonishment in her eyes seemed genuine.
The guests' expressions were somewhat indescribable. They subconsciously looked at Mother Chen, only to see that her face was frighteningly pale and her whole body was swaying as if she could collapse at any moment.
Even when they mistook her biological daughter for someone behind the artificial hill, Chen's mother's reaction wasn't as strong as it is now.
Innocent and pure? They have come to understand these words anew.
What honest and upright person would stoop to such behavior in broad daylight, especially one as the Marquis of Chengen, known for his love for his wife?
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