Shen Feng was filled with hatred and was thinking of who to find as a scapegoat when a petite figure knelt straight down in front of him, tears streaming down her face, "My lord, I confess. I bribed Dai Mao behind my master's back to frame the second young lady."
My master has been incredibly kind to me. I was afraid that the second young lady would return and steal the favor of the Marquis and his wife, so I neglected my master and that's why I made such a big mistake.
"My mistress knew nothing about this; it was all my doing. I am willing to bear all the blame, I only beg you, Second Miss, not to make things difficult for my mistress any further."
Shen Jinshu clutched her chest, her face ashen, as if she had suffered a tremendous blow. Her whole body swayed precariously. "Xiuyun, how could you do such a thing?"
My parents have treated me well; it is already a great favor that they are willing to let me remain in the Marquis's mansion. How could I possibly desire anything more?
"This servant knows that her sins are grave and she cannot beg for the Second Miss's forgiveness. She is willing to atone with her death. I beg the Second Miss to be merciful and spare her mistress." Xiuyun said resolutely, leaving behind these intriguing words, before quickly crashing into a pillar while everyone was off guard.
Seeing that blood was about to splatter on the spot, everyone present closed their eyes in unbearable pain.
The horrific scene she had envisioned did not occur. Xiuyun lay limp on the ground, her body weak, only a step away from the pillar, but she did not have the strength to crash into it.
"Don't rush, I'll take your life myself." Song Zhiyu reached out and pinched the back of her neck, put away the silver needles, and patted her face with a smile.
This dog, the most loyal servant of Shen Jinshu, had caused her a lot of trouble in her past life, and in the end, it even caused Lu Bai's death.
It would be too easy for her to die like this.
Today, she will use this 'right arm' that Shen Jinshu personally cut off to deliver a heavy blow to her.
"Since Father wants to give me an explanation, then I will handle Xiuyun myself. In addition, as compensation, I want that manor in the western suburbs of the north of the city."
"If Father agrees, I will not pursue this matter any further." Song Zhiyu turned to look at Shen Feng, her tone calm, but her expression brooked no refusal.
Seeing that Song Zhiyu had finally relented, Shen Feng readily agreed.
It's just a manor; we can give it away without a second thought.
"Guards, drag this treacherous lackey to the main gate and give him fifty strokes of the cane as a warning to others." Song Zhiyu's words suddenly changed, making Shen Feng so angry he almost fell over backward.
Shen Feng was so angry he was panting. He knew Song Zhiyu wasn't so easy to deal with; she was waiting for him to see this. "Family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, you..."
If this matter gets out, it will not only damage the reputation of the Marquis's mansion, but also be detrimental to Shu'er's reputation.
"Let's get started." Song Zhiyu ignored him and took the lead.
Shen Jinshu forced a smile, crumpling the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, staring intently at Song Zhiyu's retreating figure, her heart bleeding with hatred.
This is the essence of killing someone by destroying their spirit.
*
The main gate of the Marquis's residence.
"Clap clap clap~"
A wooden stick as thick as an adult man's arm struck Xiuyun heavily, and her screams were intermittent. After only a few blows, blood and flesh splattered out.
Such a tragic scene left the onlookers deeply saddened.
What intrigued them even more was that the Cheng'en Marquis's mansion, known for its benevolence, had actually beaten a servant to death in the street, which was truly unbelievable.
Seeing that the time was right, Lu Bai winked at Song Zhiyu and raised her voice, "This person is Xiuyun, the personal maid of our eldest daughter. Because she was afraid that the second young lady would threaten the eldest young lady's position, she actually bribed the servants in the mansion to frame the second young lady, causing the second young lady to suffer an injustice."
Without even asking any questions, the Marquis locked the Second Miss in the woodshed and forced her to admit her mistake.
Fortunately, the Eldest Princess took pity on the Second Miss and has now uncovered the truth, clearing her name. This wicked servant should be executed as a warning to others.
As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur of discussion arose from the crowd.
"If a maid has such great abilities, I think she's probably going to become a scapegoat."
"Impossible. The eldest daughter of the Marquis's family has a good reputation and is known for her kindness and generosity. How could she possibly do something to harm others?"
"You probably don't know, but this Miss Shen isn't the Marquis's biological daughter..."
Among the crowd were many ordinary people who knew the inside story.
"......"
Lu Bai watched with satisfaction as things unfolded as her young mistress had envisioned, her large, dark eyes sparkling as she looked at Song Zhiyu, as if seeking praise.
"Well done." Song Zhiyu smiled, her eyes crinkling, and gently touched the white hair on her head, praising her generously.
The eldest princess, walking behind, smiled with relief as she watched the scene unfold before her. "Seeing that you now know how to resist and no longer foolishly give your all, I am relieved."
"Your Highness, rest assured, I won't make the same mistake again. Those people don't deserve my sincere treatment." Feeling the Princess's concern, Song Zhiyu felt a warmth in her heart.
In her past life, she was trapped by the shackles of family ties for her entire life, and ended up in a miserable defeat.
In this second life, she will sever this kinship with her own hands. She would rather betray the world than let the world betray her!
*
Songyun Temple.
"Shu'er, rest well and don't think too much. Third Brother will be back soon, and we will definitely avenge you." With each word Shen Yanxi spoke, he felt a piercing pain in his throat, which made him hate Song Zhiyu to the core.
He was her own brother, yet she could be so cruel. She's an ungrateful wretch!
Shen Jinshu weakly raised her hand and tugged at Shen Yanxi's sleeve. "Fourth Brother, please don't hurt my sister because of me. She just has grievances in her heart and needs to vent them. I don't care. As long as you are all well, I will be content."
"You don't need to speak up for her. She never intended to treat you kindly. In our hearts, you are our only sister. Song Zhiyu doesn't deserve it."
"Alright, you don't need to worry about anything else, we've got you covered." Shen Yanxi ruffled Shen Jinshu's hair, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.
After Shen Yanxi left, Shen Jinshu's expression changed instantly. Her beautiful face twisted, like a demon crawling out of an abyss. "How is Xiuyun? She didn't say anything she shouldn't have, did she?"
Xiuyue hurriedly shook her head, suppressing the fear in her heart, "No, she was beaten to death by the Second Miss."
"Song Zhiyu, she really fooled everyone." Shen Jinshu's tone was icy. In the end, she had underestimated her opponent and Song Zhiyu had caught her red-handed. She had no choice but to cut off her own arm and push Xiuyun out.
"Take care of Xiuyun's brother." Shen Jinshu gave the order casually. Human life was the least valuable thing in her eyes, and she would never leave any future trouble for herself.
The real battle between her and Song Zhiyu had just begun.
Xiuyue suddenly looked up and saw the beautiful face in front of her, feeling a chill run through her body.
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