Shen Jinxiu made no attempt to conceal the malice in her eyes, and her gaze toward Song Zhiyu was as sinister as if it had been poisoned.
The intense gaze and malice made Shen Yuzhou frown, feeling annoyed. His words felt like a slap in the face, leaving him extremely embarrassed.
"I..." He wanted to say something, but didn't know how to start.
Song Zhiyu had no idea what he was thinking, and even if she did, she wouldn't care.
Judging by the time, the person should be arriving soon.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Shen Jinshu stepped forward at the opportune moment, "Grand Tutor Chu, I believe in my third sister's character. She would never harm Miss Chu. I know that you are heartbroken and tormented by what has happened to Miss Chu, and I understand your feelings very well."
After all, my three elder brothers were still bedridden, so I was naturally very anxious, but I never blamed my second sister.
Now that this has already happened, we should calm down and find a way to cure Miss Chu, instead of being used by those with ulterior motives.
Upon hearing this, Shen Jinxiu was deeply moved and felt ashamed for having doubted Shen Jinshu's behavior.
How could she possibly doubt such a kind person as her older sister? It's all Song Zhiyu's fault.
She almost broke her older sister's heart.
Shen Jinxiu blamed Song Zhiyu for this whole mess, wishing she could tear him limb from limb.
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable to him, Lin Er hurriedly grabbed the hem of Chu Taifu's robe and said in a righteous tone, "Chu Taifu, I saw with my own eyes that Shen Jinxiu pushed Miss Chu into the water. There is not a single falsehood in my words."
I was out of my mind to agree to help her cover it up, but now I regret it. I feel terrible about it whenever I think of innocent Miss Chu.
Therefore, I must tell the whole truth and make the murderer receive the punishment he deserves.
Shen Feng narrowed his long, phoenix-like eyes. "Lin Er, you should think carefully before you speak. If your slanderous words damage the reputation of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion today, I will ask Lord Lin how he raised such a good son."
"Lin Er, are you being threatened? Don't be afraid, everyone is here, that person can't hurt you."
"As long as you reveal who instigated you, the Marquis's mansion will overlook your mistake." Shen Jinshu stepped forward and asked patiently, her tone gentle and her expression serene. Furong always wore a bright smile, making people unconsciously trust her.
The father and daughter, Shen Feng, were well-versed in the principle of "slapping someone and then giving them a sweet treat."
"Lin Er, why don't you tell me who that person is?" Shen Jinxiu urged, but her eyes glanced at Song Zhiyu not far away, her urgent tone mixed with a hint of joy.
This time, it was Song Zhiyu's turn to beg for mercy.
Shen Jinshu took in all of this and her heart sank. Could it be that Song Zhiyu was also involved in this matter?
She recalled the scene yesterday when Shen Jinxiu changed her tune and spoke up for Song Zhiyu, which was truly unbelievable.
Given Shen Jinxiu's impulsive and domineering nature, it would be merciful if she didn't kill Song Zhiyu; how could she possibly cover for her?
There must be some secrets about these two that she doesn't know, and perhaps they are related to what happened today. Shen Jinshu calmly withdrew her gaze, her expression unchanged.
"Father, I have something I'd like you to decide."
As soon as Song Zhiyu's voice rang out, Shen Feng's brow twitched violently, and his unease grew stronger. He didn't know what kind of trouble Song Zhiyu was planning to cause this time.
"Your matter is a minor one, we'll talk about it later, don't make a fuss!" Shen Feng scolded in a low voice. Because Grand Tutor Chu was present, his attitude towards Song Zhiyu was somewhat restrained.
Grand Tutor Chu was one of the few people who knew Song Zhiyu's identity, so he was not surprised by her appearance.
"Does Father think it's a trivial matter concerning his daughter's life?" Song Zhiyu clearly saw the displeasure on Shen Feng's face, but he was still trying his best to endure it.
Shen Feng's face was stiff, with a hint of gritted teeth, "That's not what I meant, but the matter at hand is more urgent, so don't make things worse."
“Coincidentally, what I’m about to say is related to today’s events. Lu Bai, bring the person over.”
While everyone was still in a daze, the guards following behind Lu Bai brought over a man in black.
Song Zhiyu pointed to the mark on the black-clad man's neck that resembled a spider lily pattern and immediately recognized him, "This man is a Yellow-Rank Bounty Hunter from the Mo Clan. Last night, he sneaked into Songxi Courtyard with the intention of killing me. Fortunately, I know a little about poisons and managed to subdue him, thus saving my life."
Bounty hunters are all paid to do things. Who could hate me so much that they would devise such a vicious plan to hire someone to kill me? I hope Father will find out the truth as soon as possible and seek justice for me.
The most famous bounty hunter organization in the capital, "Mo Men," as the name suggests, is that they will kill anyone who can afford the money.
Bounty hunters under the "Mo Sect" are divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Their strength decreases from strong to weak, and their prices vary greatly accordingly.
Huang Jie is the weakest bounty hunter in the "Mo Sect".
These bounty hunters all bear the unique "Other Shore Flower" mark of the "Ink Sect," and the stronger they are, the deeper the mark becomes.
"I think you've offended too many people, that's why you're being retaliated against. I always say leave a way out for yourself, so you can meet again in the future."
"But you insist on being ruthless, so it's no wonder people hire someone to kill you. In the end, you still need to reflect on your own actions." Shen Yanxi stood aside, mocking him. He had been reprimanded by Song Zhiyu so many times, but he still hadn't learned his lesson.
For some reason, every time he saw Song Zhiyu's calm and composed face, he couldn't help but want to make sarcastic remarks, to see her lose her composure, and even more so, to make her feel bad.
"You mean, if someone wants to kill me, it's my fault?" Song Zhiyu raised an eyebrow, her anger turning into a mocking laugh, secretly making a mental note of Shen Yanxi's actions.
"Otherwise, why would they only hire someone to kill you and not others?" Shen Yanxi retorted, not feeling that his words were wrong at all.
Seeing the disdain on Chu Taifu's face, Shen Feng felt he had lost face and sternly rebuked, "Yan Xi, shut up."
Shen Feng took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. You can go back now."
The most important thing right now is to help Shen Jinxiu clear her name of suspicion of harming others.
As for Song Zhiyu's affairs, he didn't want to get involved. She was always causing him trouble, unlike Shu'er who was so easy to take care of.
Shen Feng turned his gaze to Shen Jinxiu beside him, only to find her staring blankly at the black-clad man kneeling on the ground, her expression inscrutable.
Song Zhiyu clearly knew that she had sent the man in black, so why did she still pull this stunt? Shen Jinxiu really couldn't understand it.
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