Granny Qin hesitated for a moment. Ever since she learned that the two sisters had been swapped for marriage and that the master was very likely to know the inside story, she had been feeling uneasy.
They are both daughters, and Miss is the legitimate daughter. Did the master not consider Miss's future when he did this?!
Shen Tangning's eyes suddenly flashed, Gui Ning...
A hint of coldness flashed in her eyes, but a smile played on her lips: "How are things going with what I told the nanny to keep in mind?"
Granny Qin straightened her expression and frowned slightly: "Miss, you are very insightful. On the night of your wedding, Yingluo, the second-class maid in your courtyard, did indeed go to Aunt Fang's courtyard."
A flash of hatred crossed her eyes. "She's always been so obsequious and clever, I never imagined she was such a traitor! If it weren't for Miss's prior instructions, I would have definitely sent that wretched maid to Madam and sold her off!"
really.
Shen Tangning closed her eyes briefly. Yingluo…
She's always treated her very well.
When she opened her eyes again, Shen Tangning's eyes were cold and indifferent: "It doesn't matter. Let's see how far she can go for her master."
As they were talking, Xueqing came in with her head down, her expression strange: "Miss, the Second Miss has arrived."
Granny Qin was taken aback, and her face turned cold: "What is she doing here? To show off that she stole Miss's marriage!"
Shen Tangning lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, "Granny, don't be anxious. My second sister has come to see me at this time. Perhaps she has something important to discuss. Xueqing, please invite the second young lady in."
Xue Qing turned and left, but when she returned, Shen Xiwei was following behind her.
She wore a light red lotus-patterned ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her waist was slender, and her jewelry jingled, making her complexion appear even more rosy and her eyes brimming with a watery luster.
Shen Xiwei glanced around, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes. Along the way, the West Courtyard was much more magnificent than the East Courtyard.
But then she thought, so what if they have money? They're just a bunch of nouveau riche who can't stand up to scruples!
"Greetings, elder sister."
She thought she was being discreet, but who in this room wasn't a shrewd person?
A hint of disdain flashed in Granny Qin's eyes. Concubines were not allowed to wear bright red, yet she had brazenly dressed in a light red. Judging from her every move and demeanor, she was incredibly seductive, which truly suited her status!
She deserves to be someone's concubine!
Shen Tangning said calmly, "On the eve of your wedding, instead of spending time with the young master, why do you have time to come here?"
Shen Xiwei's eyes flashed, and she knelt down with a thud.
Her sudden action startled everyone in the room, but Shen Tangning remained unmoved, watching her act with cold eyes.
Shen Xiwei's eyes instantly reddened, and tears streamed down her face. She looked sorrowful and said, "Elder sister, I've come to apologize to you. I know you resent me for taking away your marriage, but I had no choice."
Xueqing and Granny Qin looked furious.
That's absolutely hilarious!
Shen Tangning actually laughed. She was already beautiful and charming, and her smile made all the gold and jade carvings in the room pale in comparison.
She stood up, walked step by step to Shen Xiwei, leaned down slightly, and under Shen Xiwei's surprised and uncertain gaze, slowly and forcefully lifted her chin.
She leisurely savored the fear in Shen Xiwei's eyes, her voice gentle to the core:
“Good sister, tell your older sister, was someone holding a knife to your neck, forcing you to poison my tea and force you to marry me? Who was that person? I will kill him for you.”
Shen Xiwei's eyes trembled slightly, her throat tightened, and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes, as if she had never known her before.
Shen Tangning chuckled softly and let go of her hand: "Look how scared you are! I was just joking with you!"
She was slowly wiping her hands with a handkerchief.
Shen Xiwei knelt on the ground, her eyes glazed over. Suddenly, she gritted her teeth and looked at her through teary eyes:
"Elder sister... Father forced me to do this!"
Shen Tangning paused, then looked up.
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