Seeing Shen Jinyi lower her eyes in thought, Song Zhiyu did not urge her. Everyone has their own aspirations, and what she thinks is suitable may not be appreciated by others.
Although the second branch of the family is not highly regarded in the Marquis's mansion, they have a good reputation. In addition, given Shen Jinyi's beauty and talent, Old Madam Shen probably won't let them move out easily.
Shen Jinyi also thought of this, and her face showed great distress, but she kept Song Zhiyu's words in mind.
"I understand. If I have the chance, I will definitely persuade my parents to move away from the Marquis's mansion." She raised her head and smiled, finally making up her mind.
If the existence of the second branch of the family is merely to take the blame for the other two branches, then if they continue to stay in the Marquis's mansion, they will eventually fall into an abyss of no return.
She needed to make a clean break and persuade her parents.
Song Zhiyu didn't say anything, but just smiled twice at Shen Jinyi, leaving her with no further comment.
She didn't have a good impression of the people in the Marquis's mansion, but the people from the second branch of the family had never provoked her. In fact, Shen Jinyi had once unintentionally helped her, so she felt sorry for her and gave her some advice.
It would be best if they listened, but if they don't, so be it; it's not good to interfere too much in other people's fates.
Judging by the time, the hot spring resort in Lishan should be completed soon, and it's time for her to take a look.
It remains to be seen what action the Prince of Li will take upon receiving this news.
Song Zhiyu looked up towards Mount Li, thinking to herself that she needed to find an opportunity to expose the mine's affairs and put an end to Prince Li's ambitions.
Thinking of this, Song Zhiyu bid farewell to Shen Jinyi, turned and walked out of the mansion in a hurry, disappearing from sight in a flash.
Shen Jinyi withdrew her hand, watching Song Zhiyu's departing figure, a hint of envy in her eyes.
She hoped that she could also become a free-spirited and flamboyant person like Song Zhiyu, without fear of the Marquis's mansion's power, and without worrying about what would happen to her family after leaving the mansion.
"Miss, are you really going to listen to what the Second Miss said?" Dongmei, the personal maid, saw that her mistress seemed a little lost in thought, as if she had taken Song Zhiyu's words to heart, and couldn't help but call out.
Shen Jinyi came to her senses and looked in the direction Song Zhiyu had left, becoming even more determined in her mind.
"Dongmei, I think Zhiyu is right. In the Marquis's mansion, with my elder sister keeping me in check and Shen Jinhua eyeing me covetously below me, I'll never have a chance to rise in the ranks."
Besides, the second wife's family has always been practically invisible in the Marquis's household; they're remembered when they're useful, and when they're not, they're just freeloaders in their eyes. Tell me, should I leave?
Dongmei was taken aback. Having served Shen Jinyi since childhood, she naturally understood her mistress's suffering.
Despite being no less beautiful or talented than any of the young ladies in the mansion, she was neglected and had to hide her brilliance, living as a third young lady who neither competed nor fought for anything and had no presence.
When outsiders mention the daughters of the Marquis's family, they can only think of the eldest daughter who is exceptionally talented, or the fourth daughter who is exceptionally beautiful.
Even the arrogant and domineering Shen Jinxiu became known to outsiders by currying favor with the young lady.
Only her young lady was severely suppressed, ending up with an unremarkable reputation that no one would mention, and not even a family would propose marriage to her.
Thinking of all this, Dongmei couldn't help but feel sorry for her young mistress. She gritted her teeth and said, "Miss, I agree with what the second young lady said. If you continue to stay in the Marquis's mansion, you will only be suppressed and bullied and you will not get any benefits."
We might as well get out of here sooner rather than later. Even without the Marquis's title, at least we won't have to take the blame for the young lady anymore.
"I knew Dongmei would support me. I'll discuss this with Father when he returns to the manor." Shen Jinyi smiled happily. She had figured it out. No matter what, she had to persuade her father to move out of the Marquis's manor.
The second branch of the family will not shirk their responsibilities, but they will also never bear any unnecessary troubles.
*
After returning from Lishan, Lu Bai hurriedly told Song Zhiyu everything she had learned, and couldn't help but curl her lips as she spoke, her words full of disdain.
"Miss, the marriage between the Marquis and Madam Ye has been arranged and will take place on the ninth day of next month."
The old lady must have felt ashamed, so she had no choice but to hastily get the matter done.
Song Zhiyu nodded, "This is indeed the old lady's style. After this incident, Ye Rou's life in the mansion will not be much more difficult than before."
Even though she is the biological mother of Shen Jinshu and Shen Rushan, if you offend Madam Shen, she will not show any mercy.
Lu Bai spat inwardly, "Who told her to be so shameless? If Miss hadn't been on guard, she would have fallen for their scheme and suffered even worse than them."
Lu Bai was indignant, her little face turning red with anger.
Song Zhiyu glanced at her, afraid that she might get angry and do something rash, so she subtly changed the subject, "How is Qin Xu?"
Mentioning Qin Xu, Lu Bai immediately stopped being angry. She laughed gleefully, "Miss, you don't know, when the old lady's people carried Young Master Qin out of Nanfeng Pavilion, the entire capital saw it. It was an eyesore."
I heard that the old lady turned pale with anger upon hearing the news, and is currently copying Buddhist scriptures in the small Buddhist hall.
Lu Bai was overjoyed. Although the young lady's move was underhanded, it was truly gratifying.
Qin Xu intended to harm her young lady and ruin her reputation, but they only crippled his hand and sent him to the Nanfeng Pavilion for a trial, which was considered lenient with him.
Moreover, Qin Xu is no good person either. Countless powerless and pitiful women have fallen victim to him, but they dare not make a big fuss because of the Chengen Marquis's Mansion behind him, and can only grit their teeth and endure it.
Now, Qin Xu has gotten his comeuppance. Not only are his hands crippled, but he can no longer be a normal man. Many people are applauding this.
Song Zhiyu's lips curled slightly. She was always vengeful. Qin Xu had repeatedly collaborated with the Marquis's mansion to scheme against her, even resorting to despicable means, so naturally she would retaliate in kind.
After laughing, Lu Bai suddenly remembered something and cautiously glanced at Song Zhiyu. "Oh right, and about Madam. I heard that as soon as the marriage was settled, she fainted. Her face looked terrible, and she's still lying in bed."
Previously, when they were in the main courtyard, the young lady spoke up for the madam and berated the marquis and several young masters severely. She was worried that the young lady still cared about the madam, so she dared not hide the matter.
"And then?" Song Zhiyu's expression remained unchanged, her tone still calm and even, as if Lu Bai's words had no effect on her.
Seeing this, Lu Bai breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that her mistress still harbored illusions about the madam.
In hindsight, she was overthinking things.
The young lady is still the same young lady, able to take things in stride. She had already said she didn't want these so-called relatives from the Marquis's mansion, so naturally she didn't want them.
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