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

"I didn't cry, so who's sad?" Shen Rou denied.

But her red eyes couldn't be hidden from Shen Ning and Shen Wan at all.

Shen Wan looked at Shen Rou, then at Yu Jingshu.

I felt there was something off about the two of them, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

Shen Ning remained calm.

"Your aunt is here today, why doesn't your elder sister go and see her?"

Shen Rou sneered upon hearing this: "Why should I go?"

"Shen Ning, don't forget how your mother died!"

"You don't even believe your elder sister anymore, and instead you're secretly associating with the Ye family..."

Shen Ning stood up: "Since you dislike the Ye family, then you shouldn't use the things they sent today."

"My relationship with the Ye family is none of my elder sister's business."

"I've come here simply to let my elder sister know that my aunt has visited."

"Wan'er, let's go back."

Shen Wan was somewhat at a loss.

"Second sister, don't talk to eldest sister like that. She's only doing it for our own good."

Shen Ning said no more, after all, Shen Wan didn't know the truth yet.

She turned and walked away expressionlessly.

As she reached the door, she looked back one last time.

Then he saw Shen Rou glaring at him fiercely.

But when his gaze turned to Yu Jingshu, it softened instantly.

Shen Ning sighed.

The spring hunt will begin the day after tomorrow.

The events of the spring hunt in my past life will likely repeat themselves.

Since that's the case, she might as well let Shen Rou's younger sister take away what she cares about most.

This also made Yu Shi, her lover, and her illegitimate daughter understand what it means to have no way back.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Shen Ning's lips.

"Wan'er, let's go."

"Don't disturb the older sister's instruction of Miss Biao's manners."

Shen Wan nodded and obediently followed Shen Ning out of the Waterside Residence.

After returning to Zhaohua Courtyard, Ziyuan, a maid sent by her aunt, came in from outside the door.

"Second Miss".

Shen Ning looked at her.

"I will be relying on Miss Ziyuan from now on."

Zi Yuan smiled slightly: "You flatter me, Miss."

"The young lady arrived at the Ye family the night before and offered a plan to save our young master, for which she has done the Ye family a great favor."

"Since you have sent me here, Madam, I belong to you in life and in death."

Shen Ning felt a warmth in her heart.

Now that my aunt has sent someone, there's an extra capable maid in the courtyard.

It won't be so easy for the Yu family to send anyone else in.

She gestured for Ziyuan to come closer.

Zi Yuan understood, looked around, and lowered her voice.

"Just now, as you instructed, I went to keep an eye out outside the Begonia Residence."

"How is it?" Shen Ning asked.

Zi Yuan said, "The Yu family stayed with Yu Pingsheng at Haitang Residence for a long time, and their eyes were red when they came out."

"Okay, keep a close eye on it."

Zi Yuan: "Yes, miss."

Shen Ning's face was icy cold.

Now the adulterer dares to come and enter the house.

Do you really think all the men in the Shen family are dead?

She slowly sat down on the chair, her expression unreadable.

You have to cast a long line to catch a big fish.

In his previous life, his second uncle would not return to the mansion for another three months.

Over the next three months, she needs to carefully plan this scheme and patiently wait for the big fish to take the bait.

"Remember, do not alert the enemy."

Zi Yuan understood immediately: "This servant understands."

"If you have any instructions for me in the future, please feel free to give them."

Shen Ning nodded: "The spring hunt is approaching, and there's one more thing I need you to do."

"Please speak, young lady."

Shen Ning got up, walked to the desk, picked up a pen, wrote a letter, and handed it over.

"Send this letter out."

"Yes."

After Zi Yuan left, Shen Ning took a short nap on the chaise lounge.

Snowflakes drifted down sporadically outside the window.

The weather is still cold.

The silver charcoal sent by the Ye family warmed up the originally desolate Zhaohua Courtyard and Wutong Garden.

However, the Lanyue Courtyard was in turmoil.

"Mother! How could you give my spot to my cousin?"

Shen Yue's eyes were red and swollen. She gripped the corner of the blanket tightly and glared fiercely at Madam Yu.

Madam Yu glanced at her casually.

"You're sick now, so you couldn't go anyway."

"Your cousin just came from Yongzhou and has never seen the royal spring hunt before. It would be good for her to see it."

"Who says I can't go!" Shen Yue struggled to get off the bed.

Her voice trembled with grievance, "Mother, don't you know that the spring hunt only happens once a year, and the number of spots allocated to women in the palace is limited?"

"Why should I have to give up my spot just because my cousin is coming?"

"Moon!" Madam Yu looked troubled.

"She's your cousin, not an outsider."

"She's just my cousin, not my biological sister!"

"You..." Madam Yu was so angry that she was speechless for a moment.

Shen Yue and Yu Jingshu were both her children.

But Shen Yue is the flesh and blood of the Second Master Shen.

Yu Jingshu is her daughter with Yu Pingsheng.

She was also at the Shen family's house when she was pregnant.

At that time, she thought of Yu Pingsheng, who was all alone and helpless in Yongzhou.

When Yu Jingshu was born, she had the midwife bring a stillborn baby to replace her, and sent the child to Yongzhou to be with Yu Pingsheng.

Yu Pingsheng's original name was Gu Yunzhou, and he was not her brother.

He was her childhood sweetheart in Yongzhou.

They fell in love in their youth, eloped, married, and had physical intimacy.

The two were deeply in love, but only a month after Shen Rou was born, her family found her and forcibly married her off to the Shen family.

At that time, Ye, the wife of the first wife, was about to give birth, and she began to consider changing her daughter.

For the first six months after she married the second master of the Shen family, they did not consummate their marriage; she would always find an excuse to avoid it.

Later, unable to refuse any longer, Shen Yue came into being.

Over the years, she and Yu Pingsheng's youngest daughter, Yu Jingshu, has been raised in Yongzhou.

She never fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother and always felt indebted to her.

Compared to Shen Yue and Shen Rou, who was secretly raised in the main house.

There's also Shen Chuan, who was raised by her.

Naturally, she favored Yu Jingshu a bit more.

"She's related to you by blood, how can she not be considered your sister?"

"Even if she's just your cousin, you should treat her like your own sister."

"To be so petty now, doesn't that make you a laughingstock?"

As she spoke, Madam Yu stood up.

"The matter is settled. You should focus on recovering."

After saying that, Madam Yu turned and left.

As soon as I stepped out of the room, I heard Shen Yue's suppressed sobs coming from inside.

Shen Yue couldn't understand why her mother would disregard her dignity for the sake of a cousin.

As night fell, Shen Yue was upset because her spot had been taken.

When Yu Jingshu went to visit her, Shen Yue gave her a cold shoulder.

Zi Yuan reported all these commotions to Shen Ning in Zhaohua Courtyard.

Shen Ning lay on the soft couch, only smiling gently.

It seems that Shen Yue is unaware of the relationship between her mother and Yu Pingsheng.

However, she needs to find an opportunity to see Shen Yue.

"I understand, you can go now."

"Yes, Miss." Zi Yuan bowed and withdrew.

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Before we knew it, the day of the spring hunt had arrived.

As dawn broke, the Yu family sent someone to deliver clothes and cloaks for the spring hunt.

After Shen Ning got up, she walked to the table and picked up the purple cloak to examine it carefully.

As her fingertips brushed against the cloak, she sensed something was wrong.

The cloak was red, embroidered with white begonia flowers on the outside.

Yet, within the hidden patterns, a nine-tailed phoenix design subtly flows.

It was embroidered with gold thread.

If the light is slightly dim, it is difficult to see without careful observation.

However, if sunlight shines in, or the light is very bright, those phoenix patterns become clearly visible.

If someone were to wear this cloak out, what would happen?

If the people in the clothing bureau saw it, they would surely be accused of offending the Empress.

The methods used are exactly the same as in his previous life; it's simply laughable.

In her previous life, she was unable to participate in the spring hunt, but Shen Wan did.

Because of this cloak, Shen Wan was publicly reprimanded by the Empress, losing all face.

This also made the Princess of Huainan despise her even more.

Thinking of this, Shen Ning put down her cloak and turned to walk towards Shen Wan's Wutong Garden.

Inside the side room, Shen Wan was putting on the cloak that Madam Yu had sent her.

She greeted Shen Ning with a beaming smile.

"Sister, this cloak is quite warm."

"My sister told me the other day to wear this first, and then change out of it when I get to the carriage?"

Shen Ning nodded.

"You still remember?"

She thought Shen Wan would forget, but she didn't expect her to still remember.

"Wear the cloak that your aunt sent the other day."

"We'll give this outfit away after the spring hunt."

"Give it away?" Shen Wan asked, puzzled.

"Who should I give it to?"

Shen Ning smiled slightly, her eyes flashing.

"Naturally...it's the person who likes this cloak."