After giving her contraceptives, she went mad, criticizing the prince for turning white-haired overn

Shen Yan was slightly taken aback, his gaze falling on the dark figure in front of the door.

Xie Linyuan's expression was unreadable, revealing neither joy nor anger, which surprised him.

"What does Your Highness mean? Do you want me to send Ning'er back to the countryside?"

A faint smile flickered across Xie Linyuan's face as he calmly said, "It's not necessarily the countryside. Sending her to Jingyue Nunnery wouldn't be a bad idea."

"I'm afraid that's not appropriate," Shen Yan replied decisively.

Now my father is thousands of miles away and doesn't come back for several years at a time.

Ning'er and Wan'er were in the Shen family, right under his nose, yet they still narrowly escaped being framed.

If she were really sent to a nunnery or the countryside, who knows what kind of atrocities she might suffer.

By then, it's uncertain whether Shen Ning will be able to come back alive.

He absolutely did not want to lose her.

Shen Yan walked to Xie Linyuan's side, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Why is Your Highness so concerned about Ning'er today? Could it be... that you've taken a liking to her?"

"I have absolutely no interest in your sister, especially Miss Shen the Second."

Shen Yan couldn't help but chuckle.

"Indeed, although Ning'er's beauty is unparalleled in Yanjing and she is known as the most beautiful woman in Yanjing, the woman Your Highness likes is definitely not like her."

"However, Ning'er has now come of age, and it's time to find her a suitable marriage."

"Your Highness, don't let Ning'er's gentle appearance fool you; she's as stubborn as a mule at heart."

Upon hearing Shen Yan mention choosing a husband for Shen Ning, Xie Linyuan felt a strange tightness in his chest, almost making it hard for him to breathe.

Shen Yan continued, "Ning'er must not be sent to the countryside."

"The spring hunt is in a few days, which will be a good time to see if she is interested in any young master."

"A few days ago, I saw that the young master of the Ning'an Marquis's mansion, Su Mingfeng, seemed to have quite a bit of affection for Ning'er."

"What does Your Highness think of the young marquis of Ning'an's residence?"

"Not good." Xie Linyuan's expression suddenly turned cold, and his face showed some impatience.

"Miss Shen is scheming, spoiled, and mean; she is not a good match for Su Mingfeng."

"Since Young Master Shen is unwilling to send her to a nunnery, then we should find someone to discipline her properly, so that she won't go out and harm others in the future."

"Your Highness, you..."

Shen Yan was speechless with anger at his words and was about to retort.

The man in black disappeared into the night like a cold wind.

He had never seen Xie Linyuan with such an expression.

"I didn't say anything wrong..."

"Why do I always feel that Your Highness has a prejudice against Ning'er? It's really strange."

After Xie Linyuan left, the Shen family returned to peace.

Inside the waterside pavilion, the dim candlelight flickered gently.

Shen Rou lay face down on the couch, her teeth clenched, panting heavily.

The maid Xiangling brought her a bottle of ointment to apply to her wound.

"Miss, the spring hunt is just around the corner. With your injuries so severe, I'm afraid you won't be able to go."

"The Second Miss usually listens to you the most, but today she seems like a completely different person, treating you like that."

"When have she ever not been respectful to you?"

"And those letters we found under her bed today..."

As Xiangling spoke, she gently applied the ointment to her back.

Cold sweat beaded on Shen Rou's forehead as she forced back the pain and said, "No matter what, I must go on the spring hunt."

She was the most talented woman in Yanjing. With her in charge of the Shen family's main branch, Shen Ning and Shen Wan had no chance to stand out.

"Has there been any news from the Ning family in Tian Shuang?"

"And Shen Ning, did she lose her virginity? Go check if Tian Shuang has returned."

"Yes, this servant will go right away." Xiangling put down the ointment and had just reached the door when she saw Tianshuang running into the room.

"How is it?" Shen Rou asked anxiously.

Tian Shuang carefully approached the bedside and whispered, "I just asked Young Master Ning, and he said he did not cure the Second Miss's poison."

"That's not right." Shen Rou frowned.

Once she gave Shen Ning that cup of tea, the man drank it and nothing could stop him.

Women are even less likely to be able to withstand it and must have intercourse with a man to detoxify.

Xiangling said, "But I saw the Second Miss drink that cup of tea with my own eyes."

Shen Rou: "We need to send someone to Putuo Temple to find out more about this matter."

"Where is Young Master Ning now?"

Tian Shuang said, "Young Master Ning is currently outside the side gate of the Shen family, wishing to see the Second Miss."

Shen Rou's lips curled slightly, but her heart tightened at the thought of Shen Ning's attitude towards her.

"Go and tell Young Master Ning that if he is truly interested in Ning'er, he will send someone to propose marriage another day."

"The Shen family only has Ning'er and Ran'er whose marriages are still undecided. It's time to find them a good family."

"Young Master Ning is deeply in love with her, and he is also handsome and refined. Grandmother and Second Aunt will surely agree."

Tian Shuang pursed her lips.

"This servant will go and deliver the message immediately."

After Tian Shuang left in a hurry, Xiang Ling picked up the ointment and applied it to Shen Rou.

"Now that Bailu from the Second Miss's courtyard has been sold off by the Second Madam, and Granny Fang has been killed by bandits, does the Eldest Miss wish to arrange for someone to enter Zhaohua Courtyard?"

Shen Rou lowered her eyes slightly, a smile appearing in her gentle almond-shaped eyes, but her eyes were deathly still.

"The Second Madam has her own arrangements for this matter."

"But Ning'er is behaving very strangely today."

Xiangling said, "Second Miss is indeed acting rather strangely today."

"The general is away from home most of the year, so hasn't it always been you, Miss, who has been managing the affairs of the main household?"

"If it weren't for your constant protection, who knows what would have become of the Second and Third Misses. Now, she's dragging you down with her."

"However..." A sly glint flashed in Xiangling's eyes, "This servant has a plan."

She leaned close to Shen Rou's ear and whispered a few words.

Shen Rou frowned slightly, thinking that the idea was indeed quite good.

Xiangling was arranged by the second wife to serve by her side, and most of her ideas usually came from this girl.

"Once the marriage between the Second Miss and Young Master Ning is settled, there will be no going back. At that time, the Eldest Miss will also be able to give the Second Madam an explanation."

"After the spring hunt, even if the second young lady doesn't want to marry, she will have no choice but to."

Shen Rou said calmly, "Let's do as you say."

"I never expected what happened today. But Ning'er no longer trusts me as her elder sister, and things will be difficult from now on."

Xiangling put down the ointment: "So what? You have always been the eldest daughter of the main branch of the family."

"This servant will go to the side gate to see Young Master Ning right away."