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

My second uncle is still alive and well on the frontier.

Lady Yu couldn't wait to bring her lover and illegitimate daughter to Yanjing.

What exactly is their intention?

But Shen Ning remembered that in her previous life, before she died, the Shen family had indeed fallen into the control of the Yu family.

After the death of his second uncle, the Shen family's title eventually fell to Shen Chuan, the eldest son of the Yu family.

If what she knew in her past life is true.

The background of Shen Chuan, the eldest son of the second wife, is probably not simple either.

Shen Ning lowered her eyes, her gaze sweeping lightly over Old Madam Shen, as well as Zhao Shi and Shen Ran from the third branch of the family.

It seems that Madam Shen and the people of the third branch of the family are still kept in the dark.

The third branch of the family now only has one daughter, Shen Ran, and the third uncle is disabled, so he has long lost the right to compete for the title of Marquis.

The title now belongs to my father, Shen Li.

Shen Ning feared that those who were not of Shen family blood would stop at nothing to seize the title.

Ultimately, they emptied the entire Shen family's coffers.

"I thought it was something serious," said Madam Shen with a smile.

"It's just that your brother and cousin are coming to stay at our house temporarily."

"Just tell your men to prepare two courtyards."

"Could it be that our vast Shen family can't afford two more pairs of chopsticks?"

Upon seeing the old lady's agreement, a smile immediately appeared on Madam Yu's face.

"Tidiing up the yard isn't a difficult task."

"Our Shen family mansion is spacious, and we don't need to worry about the food, clothing, and other necessities of one or two people."

"However, my niece Jing Shu, who grew up in Yongzhou, knows nothing about the etiquette and rules of Yanjing."

"After she comes to the Shen family, she will probably have to live in the same courtyard as the young ladies in the mansion so that she can learn more about etiquette."

"It's also a good opportunity to get to know some of the young men and women of Yanjing."

"Now Yue'er acts rashly and her manners are not yet complete."

"Looking at the entire Shen family, perhaps only the eldest daughter is the most polite and well-mannered."

As Yu spoke, her gaze slowly fell on Shen Rou.

"The eldest daughter is exceptionally talented and well-versed in the etiquette of Yanjing. She often associates with noble ladies from prominent families."

"If the old lady thinks it's feasible, why not let Jing Shu move into the eldest daughter's courtyard? What do you think?"

Sure enough, it was exactly the same as in my previous life.

Shen Ning picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

In her previous life, after that cousin Yu Jingshu entered the mansion, she moved into the west wing of Shen Rou's courtyard.

She and Shen Rou were like sisters, even closer than she was to her younger sister.

Later, during the spring hunt, Shen Rou won first place. Afterwards, the Emperor, mindful of his father's military achievements, personally bestowed upon her the title of County Princess.

At that time, Shen Rou gave up the position of county princess to Yu Jingshu on the grounds that Yu Jingshu had saved her life.

His Majesty, mindful of her gratitude and her father's military achievements, granted her request.

At that time, Shen Ning did not understand why Shen Rou did this.

Shen Rou only said that she got along well with her cousin and that the cousin had helped her a lot.

Even after the Shen family's eldest branch suffered misfortune and she got together with Prince Chen.

He also petitioned the emperor to grant Yu Jingshu a marriage decree, betrothing her to the Grand Secretary of the court, and personally requested that she be granted an imperial title.

Now, the more Shen Ning thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.

What cousin?

She is clearly her own sister.

The thought of the tragic end of the eldest branch of the Shen family is unbearable.

Thinking of how tragically her younger sister Shen Wan died in her previous life, Shen Ning felt a tightness in her chest, and almost couldn't breathe.

"Second Aunt, my cousin has been taught etiquette by her maids since she came to the manor. Why do I need to instruct her?"

Shen Rou feigned refusal, but as she lowered her eyes, her gaze swept towards Shen Ning.

Shen Ning remained expressionless and said coldly, "Second Aunt is really strange, insisting on putting the second branch's cousin into my sister's courtyard."

"Those who don't know the truth would still think they're biological sisters."

Before Shen Ning finished speaking, both Madam Yu and Shen Rou were startled, as if they had been stabbed hard by something.

Yu forced a smile.

"What are you saying, Second Miss?"

"Now that Jing Shu has come to the Shen family, she is naturally like a sister to the young ladies in our household."

She turned to Shen Rou, her tone gentle.

"Young lady, there's no need to be so modest. You are the most talented woman in Yanjing, proficient in poetry, lyrics, and prose."

"I think Jing Shu will definitely like you, her cousin, after she arrives."

"I can't trust anyone else, so I can only feel at ease entrusting it to you."

Shen Rou pursed her lips, concealing the faint smile that was rising at the corners of her mouth.

"In that case, let's do as Second Aunt says."

"After you arrive, Miss, please stay in the west wing of my Waterside Residence."

"Okay." Seeing Shen Rou's quick agreement, Madam Yu felt gratified.

Shen Ning put down her teacup and let out a soft sigh.

Now that you've come to the Shen family, leaving won't be so easy.

Shen Rou, Yu Jingshu, Yu Pingsheng... She wanted to see if her guesses were true.

She will reveal the truth little by little.

After everyone left, Shen Ning got up from her chair, only to have Shen Rou grab her arm.

"Ning'er, are you still angry with your sister?"

"Ever since we returned from Putuo Temple, you have repeatedly talked back to me."

"Is it because you're all grown up now that you don't want to listen to your older sister anymore?"

Shen Ning flung her hand away.

"You are neither my mother nor my elder, so how can you say I'm 'talking back'?"

"How dare you speak to me like that!" Shen Rou was so angry that her face turned pale.

"Before my father went to the frontier, he said that as the eldest daughter of the Shen family, I had the right to discipline my younger brothers and sisters."

"If I fail to discipline my father properly, how will I explain myself when he returns?"

Shen Ning gave a cold laugh.

"My elder sister herself is morally flawed; how dare she try to discipline me?"

"I have a grandmother and an older brother. Even if I am wrong, it's not your place to lecture me!"

After saying that, she turned and strode outside.

I had only taken two steps when I heard a "thump" behind me.

"Ah Ning, we're sisters! Do you have to make things this bad?"

"Don't you feel sorry for your sister anymore?"

"I'm really... so sad that you've treated me like this."

Shen Ning turned around and saw Shen Rou sitting on the ground, looking at her with red eyes.

In the past, she would have been heartbroken and gone back to comfort him.

But now, facing this imposter.

Thinking of her past life, she felt a surge of anger rising in her heart.

It's ridiculous that an imposter is posing as the eldest daughter of the Shen family's main branch.

She didn't even know where her own older sister was.

Thinking of all this, Shen Ning showed no mercy and left the front hall without looking back.

After leaving the front hall, she did not go directly to Shen Wan's courtyard, but instead returned to her own Zhaohua Courtyard first.

She picked out a few of her everyday clothes and found a few thick cloaks.

He then led Bai Zhi toward Shen Wan's residence.

The zither in Shen Wan's courtyard has now been given to Doctor Rong.

In her own courtyard, Granny Fang and Bai Lu were either dead or sold off.

Madam Yu also wants to plant three spies in her and Shen Wan's courtyard, which will probably take some time.

During this time, she needed to find two reliable maids for herself and Shen Wan as soon as possible to fill the vacancies.

This will also prevent them from being monitored and bullied by the Yu family in the future.

As Shen Ning and Bai Zhi stepped into Shen Wan's courtyard, they heard a crisp slap coming from inside the house.

She frowned and strode towards the side room.

The younger sister, Shen Wan, had tears streaming down her face, covering half her cheek, and looking at Shen Rou with a wronged expression.

"Sister, why did you hit me?"

Shen Rou looked down at her, her voice icy.

"As the eldest sister, I am like a mother to you, so I naturally have the right to discipline you."

"Do you realize your mistake today?"

Shen Wan covered her face, her fair cheeks now swollen and red.

A pair of clear eyes were filled with grievance and resentment.

Even so, she still spoke timidly.

"Wan'er knows she was wrong... Elder sister is right to reprimand her."