Chapter 311 Refusing is also a difficult thing
Madam Shen wasn't trying to exonerate Shen Mingzhu; she wanted to save her life and help her start a new life.
If she were handed over to Shen Jiheng for disposal, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Given the current antagonistic relationship between the brother and sister, they will ultimately follow the same path as their father.
Madam Shen really didn't want to see the siblings kill each other anymore.
Han Xi stood silently beside her, and Madam Shen's gaze shifted to her.
"Han Xi, I know Mingzhu has done many wrong things, and she really doesn't deserve to die, but please understand the feelings of a mother. I also hope that when she becomes a mother herself, she will understand my good intentions."
Now that Shen Mingzhu is pregnant, she can't just sit idly by.
Shen Jiheng frowned and said, "This matter shouldn't involve Han Xi."
Madam Shen nodded apologetically, choking back tears, and said, "I'm sorry, Han Xi. I shouldn't have made things difficult for you. You are the victim. I have no right to ask you to forgive her."
Han Xi felt sorry for her efforts; if she were in her shoes, she would have done the same thing.
"Auntie, you don't need to apologize to me. These things have nothing to do with you."
Madam Shen looked at her, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. In front of Shen Jiheng, it was impossible for her to ask her for a solution.
Han Xi looked at Shen Jiheng, sighed, and said, "Jiheng, I understand your anger and I can appreciate your mother's good intentions. I hope you can agree to her request."
Shen Jiheng looked at her in confusion, frowning as he asked, "Do you know what handing it over to them means?"
Han Xi pondered for a moment and nodded. Of course, she knew that after handing Shen Mingzhu over to them, they would take good care of her and not let her suffer any grievances.
Judging from this person's character, they are unlikely to appreciate others' good intentions and will only take it for granted.
Han Xi nodded: "I know. Perhaps we can influence her by following what your aunt said. Anyway, we can't come back from being trapped on the island, so why not give it a try?"
Hearing Han Xi speak up for her, Madam Shen was extremely grateful and promised, "I will definitely teach her well and help her to reform herself."
Shen Jiheng had three horizontal lines on his forehead at this moment. He was just afraid that his good intentions would be taken for granted, and that such people would not know how to be grateful.
The most important concern is that she might hurt Han Xi in the future.
Anyone who poses a threat to Han Xi makes him uneasy.
Madam Shen continued, "If she doesn't listen, I'll keep her on the island forever and never let her appear in front of you again. I'm begging you, Ji Heng, I'm asking you this time."
His mother, who was always assertive in front of him, pleaded with him, making it difficult for him to refuse.
Shen Jiheng made this decision because he was worried that she would hurt Han Xi again.
Han Xi chimed in, "Ji Heng, your aunt has already said she'll keep an eye on her. You should let her observe on the island for a while before making any plans. Consider it fulfilling your aunt's wish."
A slight smile appeared on Shen Jiheng's solemn face.
"Now I understand a principle."
The two looked at him curiously at the same time, and Shen Jiheng added, "I understand why Grandma and Mom always said that you were the only one who could be the daughter-in-law of the Shen family."
Shen Mingzhu has done something very outrageous. If Han Xi decides to pursue the matter, no one can save her.
However, the fact that Han Xi can still stand in Madam Shen's corner to think about the problem and help her convince herself is truly a rare virtue.
Han Xi looked confused, and Madam Shen smiled and said, "We are very satisfied with Han Xi's character and talent. Only you couldn't see it back then."
Shen Jiheng nodded vigorously, admitting that he had indeed been blind to the truth.
Han Xi shook her head: "Auntie, you think too highly of me. I am very grateful for the care you have given me all this time."
Madam Shen patted her head with a face full of joy, waiting for her daughter-in-law to return at any time.
She looked at Shen Jiheng, her eyes full of pleading.
Shen Jiheng breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll let you take her back."
Madam Shen finally relaxed and asked anxiously, "I heard you locked her in the backyard. Can you let me take her back now?"
Since he had already agreed to hand it over to her, Shen Jiheng didn't want to make things difficult for her any further.
"Come with me."
Shen Jiheng led her to the backyard, pushed open the door to the room where Shen Mingzhu was being held, and saw her sitting curled up in the corner with her eyes closed, her hands and feet tied, looking so destitute and pitiful.
Madam Shen frowned with heartache. It was truly disheartening to see the brother and sister have fallen so far.
But she didn't blame Shen Jiheng for being heartless; she only blamed her daughter for bringing this upon herself, always doing foolish things that hurt others, just like her father.
"Mingzhu!"
Madam Shen called her softly, and Shen Mingzhu suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes shining with excitement as if she had seen a savior.
But upon seeing Shen Jiheng behind her, she immediately shrank back.
Madam Shen sighed and said, "Your brother has agreed to hand you over to me. From now on, you will stay at home and reflect on your mistakes."
Upon hearing that she had been rescued, Shen Mingzhu said with tears in her eyes, "Mom, I knew you wouldn't abandon me. I know I was wrong, and I will never do bad things again."
Shen Jiheng gave the bodyguard a look and went over to untie her ropes. Because Shen Mingzhu had been sitting on the ground for too long and her legs were numb, the bodyguard had to help her up.
Shen Mingzhu staggered to Madam Shen's side, hugged her with tears in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Mom, I'm so scared, please take me away from here."
Madam Shen patted her shoulder, looked at the red mark on her neck and the marks on her wrists where she had been tied with rope, and couldn't help but shake her head.
"You shouldn't be so willful from now on. Just stay by my side and behave yourself."
Shen Jiheng also spoke up: "Shen Mingzhu, listen up, this is your last chance. If you don't learn your lesson, I'll make you regret it."
Shen Mingzhu gritted her teeth, turned to look at Shen Jiheng and Han Xi, and realized that her current predicament was all because of these two.
But now she knows that her own brother really will kill her, and she has finally got a chance to be rescued, so she has to make the most of it.
Shen Mingzhu nodded, choking back tears: "Brother, thank you for letting me go. I will never dare to do it again."
Madam Shen supported her shoulder: "Then let's go back first, there are still many things to prepare."
Shen Jiheng nodded slightly and told the driver to take them.
Shen Mingzhu hurriedly said, "Brother, since you've let me go, could you also let Yiming go and come with me? I don't want my child to be born without a father."
Shen Jiheng's face immediately darkened, and he said unhappily, "Shen Mingzhu, listen carefully. Letting you go is already my limit. Don't push your luck and ask me to let him go."
Shen Mingzhu hurriedly shook her head, wanting to step forward, but was stopped by Madam Shen.
“Mingzhu, wake up. I’ve already investigated. He’s the one who’s been scheming behind the scenes all these years, and all the money he’s made has ended up in his pocket. You’re just his tool.”
Shen Mingzhu frowned and retorted, "Mom, that's because you don't understand. Yiming did all this for our future. The money went into his pocket, but he never restricted me from using it."
Seeing that she was still stubborn, Shen Jiheng said angrily, "But you don't know that after he was arrested, he pushed all the blame onto you."
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