Shen Feng was filled with anger, feeling that Song Zhiyu's words were particularly harsh, as if they were threatening him.
She said she would never come back after leaving, but where could she go after leaving the Marquis's mansion?
Could it be that his vast Chengen Marquis mansion can't function without Song Zhiyu? That's truly laughable.
Seeing Shen Feng move his lips as if he wanted to say something, Ye Rou knew in her heart that things were not good. Song Zhiyu could not leave now, otherwise her plan would not be able to continue.
"My lord, please calm down. The second young lady may have just said it in anger. Please don't take it to heart. There's no such thing as a grudge that lasts overnight between a father and daughter."
Besides, at this critical juncture, by openly driving the Second Miss out of the Marquis's residence, who knows what outsiders will say about you.”
Ye Rou offered a few words of gentle comfort, saying that only by keeping Song Zhiyu under her watchful eye could she control her.
If Song Zhiyu were to leave the Marquis's mansion, they would not be able to get any of her treasures, jewelry, or land deeds.
It has to be said that Ye Rou is quite capable. She calmed Shen Feng's anger with just a few words. No wonder Shen Feng kept her like a precious jewel for more than 20 years.
"Second Miss, you should quickly apologize to the Marquis. If you, a woman, are really kicked out, where will you find refuge?" Ye Rou's tone was gentle, and her words seemed to be for Song Zhiyu's sake.
Song Zhiyu smiled and shook her head. "Madam Ye is probably mistaken. I am different from you. I have plenty of money, so finding a place to stay is not a problem for me."
Silver is a scarce commodity for the Marquis of Chengen's household these days, and Song Zhiyu was quite blunt in his mockery.
After saying that, Song Zhiyu paused, glanced at Ye Rou, and said, "As for you, Madam Ye, you should think about how to pull some strings to make Ye Ming suffer less in prison."
Given Grand Tutor Chu's methods, Ye Ming's days in prison won't be easy; getting a beating would be the least of his worries.
Ye Rou's face turned pale and then red, and she almost lost her smile, swaying precariously.
"You unfilial daughter, how dare you speak to your elders like that!" Shen Feng put his arm around Ye Rou's shoulder with heartache, but when he turned to face Song Zhiyu, he looked at her with disgust.
With a smile playing on her lips, Song Zhiyu noticed the two acting intimately and without any attempt to hide it. She leaned over Shen Feng's shoulder and turned her gaze to Shen's mother, who was hurrying over not far away. She said meaningfully, "I wonder which elder the Marquis is referring to? If it's my mother, have you asked Madam Shen's opinion?"
At the same moment, Chen's mother's voice, filled with doubt and a hint of coldness, rang out from behind the two of them, "What are you doing?"
Shen Feng was startled and quickly removed his hand from Ye Rou, no longer supporting her.
Unexpectedly, after he let go, Ye Rou's legs suddenly went weak, and her kneecaps slammed heavily against the bluestone pavement, making a dull thud.
She knelt and prostrated herself in front of Song Zhiyu, all she could see was Song Zhiyu's swaying skirt. She was utterly disheveled and had lost all face.
Seeing this, Song Zhiyu hurriedly stepped forward and stood upright in front of Ye Rou, saying jokingly, "Even if Madam Ye wants to save her nephew, there's no need for such a grand gesture. I can't accept it."
"You..." Ye Rou gritted her teeth in hatred. After becoming Shen Feng's mistress, she had always lived a life of luxury and had never suffered such a humiliation.
“Mrs. Ye, I know your secret. You’d better be careful.” Song Zhiyu leaned down slightly, her red lips close to Ye Rou’s ear as she whispered. Her gentle and clear voice exploded in Ye Rou’s ear like thunder.
Song Zhiyu slowly stood up, looking down at Ye Rou, whose face was filled with surprise and uncertainty, and shook the jade pendant tied to her waist with interest.
Even after Song Zhiyu's figure had disappeared into the distance and the maid helped her up, Ye Rou's thoughts were still immersed in Song Zhiyu's last words.
Does Song Zhiyu already know about her relationship with Shen Feng? Or does she know about Ru Shan and Jin Shu's background?
Ye Rou shook her head in fear, denying her own statement.
If Song Zhiyu knew about these things, why didn't she expose them in public?
She must be bluffing, she must be!
They kept the switch of children a secret, and everyone involved in the incident back then kept quiet. Song Zhiyu couldn't possibly know.
Ye Rou tried to comfort herself, and her expression had calmed down considerably, but Song Zhiyu's words still inevitably affected her mood.
She suddenly remembered the little maid who had overheard her and Shu'er's conversation not long ago. Shu'er had searched the entire Marquis's mansion but couldn't find her.
Could this be the secret Song Zhiyu was talking about?
She was completely baffled and didn't even notice when her mother walked up to her.
"I'll have a maid take you to Mu Xun's to get some medicine applied." After hearing Shen Feng's explanation, Madam Shen's expression softened considerably, and she no longer had any doubts. Instead, she turned her concern to Ye Rou.
Ye Rou forced a smile, "Madam, don't worry, I'm fine."
"What did that rebellious girl say to you just now? Why do you look so upset?" Shen Feng was standing far away and hadn't heard what Song Zhiyu said, but seeing Ye Rou's pitiful appearance, he knew it wasn't anything nice.
Chen's mother looked at her nervously, "What did she say?"
"The second young lady said... said she resents the Marquis's mansion and wishes it would suffer. She also hates my presence and Rushan's existence, and will not help you no matter what. Unless..." Ye Rou bit her lower lip, the rest of her words seeming somewhat difficult to say.
Shen Feng's face had turned completely black. "Unless what?"
"Unless you give me your life in exchange." Ye Rou lowered her head in disappointment, her thin shoulders trembling slightly, making her look especially pitiful.
Seeing that Shen Feng and Shen's mother did not look too good, Ye Rou said cautiously, "I don't know why the Second Miss dislikes me so much. Is it just because of that dress? But if the Second Miss liked it so much, why did she give it to me in the first place?"
"This rebellious daughter is utterly outrageous!" Shen Feng paced back and forth in anger.
Even Chen's mother had a stern face and said in a disappointed tone, "Zhiyu really went too far this time."
"My lord, my lady, perhaps the second young lady is still young and doesn't understand things, which is why she spoke without thinking. Once she gets married, she will naturally change and will not be as unruly as she is now." Ye Rou offered a few words of persuasion, but her last sentence was the key point.
"Get married?" Mother Shen pondered these two words carefully. She had never thought about this before, but now that Ye Rou reminded her, she felt that it made some sense.
Song Zhiyu's temperament is far less gentle and amiable than Shu'er's. This is related to the fact that she grew up in the countryside and was influenced by bad habits, which are now difficult to correct.
Perhaps her personality will change after she gets married.
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