Aunt Fang was annoyed by what she saw and scolded in a low voice with a hint of anger: "You must remember the rules that the eldest young lady taught you. Go back and tidy yourself up, don't embarrass yourself here!"
Granny Kang covered her face and left in tears.
Madam Shen then spoke, "Why is Aning back?"
Shen Tangning curtsied and looked at her face: "I heard that my mother was ill, so I rushed back to see her."
Madam Shen glanced coldly at Aunt Fang: "I'm fine, but Aunt Fang doesn't seem to be doing well."
Aunt Fang looked embarrassed, bit her lip and lowered her head: "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I'm much better now."
Shen Tangning tilted her head and asked the doctor, "Is Auntie alright?"
The doctor hesitated before answering cautiously, "Miss, your aunt only had a moment of panic that caused the miscarriage. I will prescribe some medicine to stabilize the pregnancy, and there should be no serious problem."
She lowered her eyelids slightly and chuckled, "Doctor, you must examine me carefully to avoid any aftereffects. Otherwise, if Father investigates later, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
Aunt Fang clenched her fists, worried that she would use this as an excuse to make trouble. Shen Tangning was indeed not an easy person to deal with!
Since it concerned his own health, the doctor immediately straightened his expression and said, "With my many years of medical experience, I can guarantee that there will be no problem with your aunt's belly."
Shen Tangning smiled and glanced at Aunt Fang, whose face was pale: "That's good."
She sat down and looked up at Liu Yifu: "I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself in front of Lord Liu."
Liu Yifu, having seen his share of storms, had regained his composure: "Not at all."
He was simply surprised that Shen Tangning, who seemed so gentle and quiet, also had such a strong side.
However, this concubine in her household doesn't seem like a kind person. If she's not assertive, she might have a hard time controlling her.
"Now, could you please tell me what exactly happened?"
After she finished speaking, the atmosphere fell silent.
Liu Yifu seemed oblivious and spoke calmly: "I was ordered by His Majesty to thoroughly investigate the case of antique forgery. Before coming here, I also informed your father in advance. I learned that the origin of these paintings and calligraphy in your father's possession was related to Aunt Fang, so I asked her to come and ask a few questions."
His expression became somewhat hesitant, and Shen Tangning roughly understood the ins and outs of what happened next.
Her thoughts raced, and she smiled casually: "Cooperating with the investigation is only right, but I wonder if you have any concerns, Aunt?"
Her sharp gaze swept over Aunt Fang, causing the latter to flinch and say in a strained tone, "Of course, but I've never handled those things before, how would I know their origin?"
Aunt Fang was inevitably nervous. She had initially thought that her nephew had been tricked or was trying to make a profit by taking advantage of the situation.
But she never expected that this matter would lead to a case!
Being involved in a case is no small matter; if things go wrong, you could end up in jail or lose your head!
No matter how clever Aunt Fang is, she can only win in the power struggles within the inner quarters. But now that things are escalating and even His Majesty has intervened, even though she realizes the seriousness of the situation, how can she not be afraid?
In any case, she must not be involved in this matter!
Seeing the strange look on her face, Shen Tangning knew that she probably knew something about this. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she spoke slowly and deliberately: "Is Auntie unwilling to reveal the truth now, waiting until she is in prison before she speaks up?"
Aunt Fang's face suddenly turned pale: "..."
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