Watching Shen Yunxi's departing figure, Jun Xuan pressed his tongue against his back teeth, feeling a surge of displeasure.
Why has this girl changed so much?
Wait a minute, this change is clearly a good thing. He shouldn't dwell on this issue too much. He should be happy about Shen Yunxi's change.
Ji Shao was dying of curiosity. He noticed the difference between Jun Xuan and Shen Yunxi, as if their identities had suddenly been reversed, which surprised him greatly.
"Jinyu, is something wrong with Shen Yunxi today? Why is she avoiding you like the plague? Could it be that you offended her sometime ago, and her feelings for you have disappeared?" Ji Shaoyue asked with amusement.
Jun Xuan glanced at Ji Shaoyue coolly, then turned and left, not wanting to answer him at all. However, he was still puzzled as to why Shen Yunxi had changed so quickly. Could it be because she was drowned in Yanshan Tang?
On the other side, Shen Yunxi returned to the women's rest area. She did not tell Old Madam Shen about Shen Leyi's matter, but since there were many people who went with her, they told her about it in twos and threes.
When Madam Shen learned that Shen Leyi had been personally punished by the Emperor, she was so angry that she almost fainted.
As everyone knows, when a woman is betrothed, her character must be considered. Shen Leyi is of questionable character, so it will be difficult for her to be betrothed to a prominent family.
It was for this reason that Old Madam Shen hated Shen Yunxi so much that she almost couldn't hold back and attacked Shen Yunxi directly outside.
Shen Yunxi was actually hoping she would take action, but she held back.
At this moment, Shen Leyi had been sent back to the Shen family. She cried the whole way, and after returning to the Shen family, she locked herself in her room and threw a tantrum. However, none of this had anything to do with Shen Yunxi, who was now enjoying her meal in a good mood.
I must say, the dishes at the Prince Xiaoyao's Mansion are really good; they're all made by the imperial chefs from the palace.
Madam Shen's expression was not so pleasant. Although men and women were seated separately, Shen Yunxi and Madam Shen were sitting together. Especially when she saw Shen Yunxi eating with great interest, Madam Shen's expression became even more unpleasant.
Why should his own granddaughter be sent back inside, while that brat Shen Yunxi can continue to dine here?
After the meal, Madam Shen was unwilling to stay a moment longer and left with Shen Yunxi.
Looking at Madam Shen's expression, Jiang Weiran was still a little worried, afraid that Madam Shen would retaliate against Shen Yunxi when she got back. But she wasn't a member of the Shen family, so she could only watch Shen Yunxi with concern.
Shen Yunxi gave her a reassuring look, and Jiang Weiran finally felt a little relieved.
Jun Xuan noticed their eyes meeting, but he calmly looked away, suddenly realizing that there was no need to stay any longer without the Prince Xiaoyao's residence.
Just as he was about to leave, a woman dressed in a pink dress gracefully arrived. This woman was beautiful and looked at Junxuan with tenderness in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, I have recently discovered a fine chess game. Now that we have the opportunity, why don't you and I have a friendly match?" Lu Wanqing bowed to Jun Xuan and spoke with a gentle expression.
For some reason, Junxuan subconsciously looked at Shen Yunxi. Shen Yunxi happened to turn around and talk to Jiang Weiran, and also happened to see Lu Wanqing going to find Junxuan, but did not make any other move.
Feeling Junxuan's gaze on Shen Yunxi, Lu Wanqing pursed her lips, her gaze towards Shen Yunxi filled with hostility and a hint of doubt.
If it were any other day, Shen Yunxi would have rushed over to interrupt her if she saw her getting close to Junxuan.
However, Shen Yunxi simply withdrew her gaze and ignored Lu Wanqing and Jun Xuan completely, showing no change in her expression whatsoever.
Seeing this, Junxuan became even more displeased and casually accepted Lu Wanqing's invitation.
“Okay.” Junxuan took the lead and walked towards the study of the carefree king.
Lu Wanqing looked at Shen Yunxi with a smug expression, lifted her skirt and followed Jun Xuan, only to find that Shen Yunxi didn't even look at her and left with Old Madam Shen.
This feeling is infuriating, like punching cotton, with no sense of accomplishment whatsoever.
Shen Yunxi didn't care about Junxuan and Lu Wanqing's thoughts. She was already prepared. There would be a lively scene when she returned today. With her father and mother gone, she could only rely on herself.
As expected, upon returning to the Shen residence, Old Madam Shen asked Shen Yunxi to follow her to her courtyard.
As soon as they entered the front hall, Old Madam Shen immediately lashed out at Shen Yunxi.
"Kneel down, Xiao Liu!"
After saying this, Madam Shen's chest heaved violently, showing that she was very angry and had a bad temper.
Shen Yunxi chuckled, "I wonder why Grandmother wants Sixth Prince to kneel?"
"How dare you! You actually dare to ask me why? You caused your fourth sister to be punished by the Emperor and confined to her quarters for a month. She will never be able to show her face in the capital again, and even finding a marriage partner will be difficult. You are truly audacious!" Old Madam Shen was furious. "Are you not at fault?"
Just as Madam Shen finished speaking, a heart-wrenching cry came from outside the door.
"Madam, you must do justice for Leyi! Leyi fainted from grief after returning home. What will become of her in the future?" A lady in brocade robes walked in, crying.
Shen Yunxi sneered. Wasn't this her third aunt, Qian Shi?
Whether it was the second or third wife, they were all sons born to Madam Shen after she became the old Marquis's second wife. Naturally, they couldn't bear to see the first wife's family living a good life despite their hardships.
Madam Shen was so angry that her head ached. She raised her hand to rub her temples, and her gaze toward Shen Yunxi became even more furious, almost as if she were spitting fire.
"Shen Yunxi, you have caused your fourth sister to suffer like this. Today I will definitely invoke the family law!"
Madam Qian was secretly delighted, eager for Shen Yunxi to be punished. Since Shen Zhong and that vile woman Lan Pei were not in the mansion, it was the perfect opportunity to deal with Shen Yunxi.
As for Shen Leyi being punished, Madam Qian was naturally angry, but she knew that things weren't that serious. Once the storm passed, Shen Leyi wouldn't really be too ashamed to face anyone.
Shen Yunxi chuckled, "Grandmother, I don't know why you want to punish me according to family rules. It seems you haven't understood the matter clearly. Besides, Fourth Sister offended the Emperor on her own. What does that have to do with me? What, am I Fourth Sister's father or her mother? Why should I be punished when she does something wrong? Grandmother says I harmed Fourth Sister, but you won't tell me exactly how I harmed her. Did I force her to offend the Emperor?"
What, do you still think she's the same Shen Yunxi who can be manipulated at will?
"You!" Old Madam Shen pointed angrily at Shen Yunxi, "You little hussy, you did something wrong and you won't admit it. Fine, since you want to die knowing why, then I'll have someone invite your fourth sister over and see what you have to say!"
Upon hearing Madam Shen's instructions, the maid immediately went out to the front hall to invite Shen Leyi over.
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