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

"I'll change it myself." Shen Ning reached out and pushed him.

But her hands were so stiff that she couldn't push the man in front of her at all.

Xie Linyuan's face was sullen, and his deep eyes revealed no emotion.

He stretched out his large hand and lifted Shen Ning up directly.

"Stand still."

"Miss Shen, are you afraid that I will see your body?"

Shen Ning bit her lip tightly, feeling both ashamed and angry.

Although she had been intimate with Xie Linyuan, she was still unmarried, so it was ultimately inappropriate.

"I...I'll change it myself."

She dodged back, snatched the clothes from Xie Linyuan's hand, and trembled all over as she went to the bed.

The girl's face was pale, and her bright eyes stared at him with a hint of wariness.

Her fingers were curled and red from the cold, her whole body was shivering on the bed, her hair was sticking to her cheeks and dripping water, she looked extremely pitiful.

Xie Linyuan slowly closed his eyes, turned his back, and then strode out of the room, giving instructions to the maid waiting outside.

"Bringing charcoal for the girl."

The man's tone was cold, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Before long, a maid brought over some charcoal.

Shen Ning held her clothes and warmed them by the charcoal fire for a while before she finally felt warm.

After she finished dressing, she left the room.

Outside the room, Xie Linyuan had already disappeared.

Shen Ning bit her thin lips, and when she thought of how Su Mingfeng had buried her remains with Xie Linyuan's in her previous life, she felt a surge of anger rising in her heart.

In her previous life, she and Xie Linyuan were husband and wife who hated each other for two years, and she was still buried with him after her death.

Now that they've been reborn, they both have to be reborn.

What a tragedy!

As Shen Ning stepped out of the room, she ran into Princess Chaoyang, who was coming towards her with two maids.

Upon seeing her, Chaoyang sighed.

"It seems I was right."

"The person Ninth Brother cares about is actually you."

"Now that we see that Young Master Ning has treacherous intentions, we will cripple him as well."

Shen Ning lowered her head and said softly, "Princess, it's impossible for me and the Prince to be together."

"Never in this lifetime."

Chaoyang smiled. "That's not up to you."

"I know my ninth brother's personality too well. Once he's made up his mind about something or set his sights on someone, no matter where they run, they can't escape his grasp."

Shen Ning naturally knew Xie Linyuan's personality.

In her past life, she was forcibly taken by him. She tried to escape several times, but he caught her and brought her back to the palace.

He didn't torture her, but forced her to submit to his desires.

When he wakes up the next day, he will kiss her temple and say things to her.

"Ah Ning, don't go."

Shen Ning feels a pang of sadness whenever she thinks about it now.

No, he wasn't interested in me.

She paused, then looked up at Princess Chaoyang earnestly: "I have something I'd like to remind the Princess of today."

Princess Chaoyang raised an eyebrow. "Miss Shen, please speak."

Shen Ning pursed her lips. "Would the Princess be able to skip the afternoon hunt?"

Why?

Shen Ning said, "Your Highness is of noble birth and has not yet married. I am worried that someone might secretly plot against the princess."

Shen Ning sighed softly, "If the princess insists on going, please don't go to the edge of the cliff."

Princess Chaoyang looked at her quietly for a moment.

I don't quite understand.

However, since Xie Linyuan asked her to return to the palace to see her mother today, she no longer had that idea.

"Alright, then let's hear what Miss Shen has to say."

Shen Ning bowed and said, "Then this humble woman will not disturb Your Highness any longer."

Shen Ning turned to leave, but after only a few steps, Chaoyang caught up with her again.

"Shen Ning, why did Shen Yan return to the manor so early? Did something happen?"

Shen Ning stopped and looked at Chaoyang.

"The eldest princess is looking for my brother..."

Chaoyang smiled and said, "Never mind that. I just want to know the reason. I came here today to see Shen Yan."

Shen Ning frowned slightly, somewhat incredulous.

However, in her previous life, Princess Chaoyang was murdered on the edge of a cliff, seemingly also for the sake of one person.

Could it be my older brother?

Princess Chaoyang is very loyal and devoted to her friends. She will do everything in her power to protect anyone she likes or cares about.

Shen Ning: "I don't understand this matter either. Perhaps it's because of the case at the Dali Temple."

"That's it... alright then." Chaoyang looked somewhat disappointed.

She looked at Shen Ning and said, "If Miss Shen needs anything in the future, please feel free to come to me."

Shen Ning nodded: "Thank you, Princess."

When Shen Ning walked out of Nanyuan, it was almost lunchtime.

Just outside the garden gate, several people were seen carrying a blood-soaked, mangled body, hurrying out from the north side of the path and getting into a carriage.

That person was none other than Ning Congwen.

Madam Ning cried her heart out, and frantically threw herself onto the carriage, attracting the attention of all the noble ladies around her.

Shen Ning recalled her past life, when the Ning family and the second branch of the family conspired against her.

When they tried to force her to marry into the family, Madam Ning looked at her with eyes full of disdain.

They said she was in poor health and couldn't have children.

At that time, she didn't know what the Ning family was so proud of.

In this life, Ning Congwen became a cripple, never to have the chance to marry and have children again.

"Sister."

Shen Wan walked over, her gaze falling on Shen Ning.

"Why did you change your clothes, sister? I feel like I've seen these clothes somewhere before."

She reached out and touched Shen Ning's sleeve. "The fabric is really nice."

"Sister, what happened?"

Shen Ning: "It's nothing. I accidentally fell into the water just now, and these clothes were borrowed from Princess Chaoyang."

"Fell into the water?" Shen Wan asked, puzzled.

"How did my sister fall into the water?"

Shen Ning said, "It's nothing, Wan'er, don't ask."

Shen Wan nodded and asked no further questions.

"Alright, if you don't want me to ask, you must have your reasons."

"When I arrived just now, I saw the Ning family's young master being carried out..."

Shen Wan lowered her voice, "I don't know who he offended. I heard that his tendons in his hands and feet were severed, and his mouth was full of blood."

Shen Ning listened quietly, only saying, "I don't know either."

"We don't concern ourselves with other people's business."

"It's almost lunchtime, let's go."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, sister."

The two sisters had only walked a short distance when they saw Madam Yu approaching with Shen Rou and Yu Jingshu.

When Madam Yu saw Shen Ning, a hint of unease flashed across her face.

"Sister Ning, have you seen your older brother?"

Shen Ning: "My elder brother returned to the manor a long time ago."

"Did your second aunt want to see him about something?"

Yu chuckled twice. "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask him."

Asking about something?

I'm afraid they didn't succeed.

My elder brother is the heir of a marquis's family. He became the top scholar in the imperial examination at a young age and is now serving in the Court of Judicial Review. He will also inherit the title in the future.

This second aunt has long wanted to make a move on the eldest brother.

"The second young lady has even changed her clothes."

Madam Yu sized up Shen Ning. "This material isn't cheap."

Shen Ning: "I fell into the water just now, and this dress was borrowed from Princess Chaoyang."

After she finished speaking, neither Madam Yu, Shen Rou, nor Yu Jingshu showed any displeasure.

Of all the daughters in the Shen family, only Shen Ning managed to marry into a wealthy family.

"So that's how it is. The second young lady is truly blessed."

"Lunch is about to begin." Madam Yu's tone was unreadable.

"This afternoon, you girls will be going into the dense forest for a spring hunt."

When Madam Yu led Shen Ning, Shen Wan, Shen Rou and Yu Jingshu to the banquet at the Nanyuan Palace.

The surrounding area was already filled with distinguished guests.

Guided by the palace servants, they took their seats, but Zhao Shi and Shen Ran from the third branch of the family were nowhere to be seen.

Whispers could be faintly heard from all around, and many noble ladies glanced at Madam Yu with seemingly casual glances.

Madam Yu was filled with unease, feeling that something bad was about to happen.

As soon as she sat down, the nanny next to the Empress came over.

"Madam Shen, Second Miss Shen, Her Majesty the Empress invites you."

Madam Yu stiffened, forcing a smile as she asked, "Granny, may I ask what Her Majesty the Empress has summoned me for?"

The old woman gave her a cold glance. "Second Madam Shen, Her Majesty will inform you when you arrive."