Stop pretending, the fake heiress is actually a master of metaphysics.

Shen Leyao will probably be able to see Zhou Wanqing as well.

She walked into the recording room with a numb expression and told them everything she had done.

The video of Zhou Wanqing being bullied back then, along with the money transfer records of the thugs, were presented to the police.

With witnesses, evidence, victims, and suspects all present, the police checked each statement and confession one by one, and also found documents that Shen Nian had filed a case some time ago.

Regarding the incident of her pushing Zhou Wanqing, since there were no witnesses and Zhou Wanqing's body was burned, there was no way to obtain evidence. Even with Shen Leyao's testimony, she could not be convicted immediately.

However, the existing evidence is sufficient for the police to criminally detain her on the spot. After the prosecutor's office approves the arrest within three days, the police will file an arrest warrant and begin criminal proceedings.

The prosecution will file charges, but the final sentence will depend on the court's verdict.

Shen Leyao was a minor when she committed these acts, she surrendered herself to the police, and some evidence is missing, so she will probably be given a lighter sentence.

It's unlikely he'll be sentenced to death—the application of the death penalty has been approached with extreme caution in recent years.

But he will likely face imprisonment.

As for Shen Dahai and his group, they will likely bear some responsibility for destroying evidence and covering up Shen Leyao's crimes.

Next, all the Shen family can do, besides issuing an apology statement, is to hire a better defense lawyer for Shen Leyao.

Shen Nian and Zhou Wanqing's spirits gazed at each other from afar, and Shen Nian asked her if she had any further requests.

Zhou Wanqing said something silently.

Shen Nian nodded, stood up, walked to Shen Yu's back, and said, "She has one more request."

"...What?"

"You will be responsible for supporting her parents."

Shen Yu's face turned pale: "What exactly does she want to...?"

"You killed her daughter, and now her parents are old and destitute. Isn't it only right that you take care of them?"

"Even if the Shen family goes bankrupt, they should still have enough money to support a bunch of elderly couples, right?"

Shen Yu's face turned ashen again: "...Fine, I'm willing to support them."

"You need to sign a support agreement, specifying how much money they will receive each month, and write it all down. She said she would only be willing to leave if she saw that her parents were being cared for for the rest of their lives."

"...I'll sign."

"We'll sign it once the lawyer has drafted the agreement."

"The apology statement will be released shortly. Is she satisfied now?"

Shen Nian nodded, got up and left the police station.

After so many days, Shen Leyao and her family are finally reaping the consequences of their evil deeds.

Shen Nian instructed people to keep an eye on Shen Leyao's case.

The prosecution is progressing relatively smoothly. Shen Leyao's mind has become completely numb, and she confessed to her crimes in court.

Shen Dahai and his wife found a famous criminal defense lawyer for her, and the final verdict was life imprisonment.

If you behave well in prison, you may have a chance to get a reduced sentence.

The Shen family officially declared bankruptcy.

The apology statement caused a huge uproar online. The Shen family, which had almost been forgotten by the public, was once again brought to the forefront to be judged by the public. This time, Shen Leyao's crimes were intentional homicide and attempted intentional homicide.

Those thugs who took money from Shen Leyao were also sentenced, but those who participated in school bullying, because they were minors and there was insufficient evidence, only received a warning.

The reputation of the Shen family and Shen Leyao is completely ruined. Even if she is released from prison with a reduced sentence one day, no one will be willing to hire her.

The Shen couple wanted to cause trouble for Shen Nian, but before they could even leave the residential area, they were almost overwhelmed by rotten eggs and vegetable leaves.

The servants of the Shen family have either run away or scattered, and now the Shen family is just an empty shell. Although the money left in the Shen family is enough for them to live on, the Shen family, who have been living a life of luxury, will probably find it difficult to accept it in a short time.

In addition, they also have to support Zhou Wanqing's parents, making their burden even heavier.

Shen Yu recalled his job application experience—unlike Shen Leyao, he had a genuinely impressive diploma and resume.

Unfortunately, once other companies heard that he was Shen Leyao's older brother and the eldest son of the Shen family, they all turned their backs on him and refused to hire him.

In the end, Shen Yu only found a job as a driver.

However, all of this is no longer relevant to Shen Nian.

The Shen family reaped what they sowed. Shen Leyao will spend the rest of her life in prison. She fulfilled the original owner's last wish and completely repaid her karmic debt.

The birthday banquet for Mr. Shen has officially begun.

The birthday banquet was held in the Shen family's garden, and the guests were all the wealthiest and most powerful families in Jinghai.

The Shen family had been preparing for this birthday banquet for almost half a year.

From the setup and menu to the drinks, guest list, and invitations, every step of the process was meticulously planned, with every detail carefully considered to ensure a grand birthday banquet for Mr. Shen.

The day before the birthday banquet, Shen Zhaoxin sent Shen Nian the dress and jewelry she would wear to the banquet.

There are many rules to follow when choosing attire for a birthday banquet. For example, white and black cannot be worn; these are the most basic guidelines. There are also certain other elements that might be considered taboo and should also be avoided.

Furthermore, the rules for formal attire and jewelry vary among different generations in the Shen family. It is absolutely forbidden for the younger generation's jewelry to be too flashy and overshadow that of the elders.

Shen Zhaoxin chose a light blue traditional Chinese dress for Shen Nian.

It is embroidered with patterns of bamboo leaves and cranes, which symbolize longevity.

The jewelry consisted of only a simple white jade hairpin and bracelet.

Shen Nian tried on the size, and Shen Zhaoxin smiled and praised her, saying that she looked like she had stepped out of a traditional Chinese ink painting in her elegant and simple outfit.

"Oh, right."

Shen Zhaoxin asked, "Do you know approximately how long Shen Yingwei has been imprisoned?"

Shen Nian: "It'll be at least a few years. She's guilty of attempted murder, so the punishment won't be light."

Shen Yingwei was imprisoned in a special prison, which not only housed sorcerers but also a group of evil demons and ghosts. Shen Nian visited her once and discovered that she had been placed under a forbidden spell, meaning that even if she left the prison, she would never be able to use sorcery again.

Shen Nianqi said that the people of the Xuanmen Guild did not know the Five Thunder Spell, but these messy restrictions had been passed down.

Shen Yingwei cried and begged to see Song Daiqing, but Shen Nian ignored her.

Family members do indeed have the right to visit.

However, this prison has always housed orphaned spirits, long-dead evil spirits, and sorcerers who have been abandoned by all; basically, no one's family members come to visit.

Shen Yingwei is the first case like this.

However, she has been locked up for less than a month, and the visitation period has not yet begun.

Thinking of this, Shen Nian pulled herself out of her thoughts and thought to herself, "Song Daiqing has been quieter lately."

I don't know if it's accepting this fact, or...

The next day, starting early in the morning, the Shen family's servants began to get busy.

By 10 o'clock, almost all the guests on the list had arrived.

The Shen family members exchanged pleasantries with their distinguished guests from time to time.

This includes not only the powerful families of Jinghai, but also the Shen family's long-term partners. The Shen family's mines are located all over the world, and there are even many foreigners among them.

Eleven o'clock is an auspicious time, the time that the Shen family has chosen to officially begin their banquet.

However, for some reason, as time passed, Old Master Shen was nowhere to be seen.

Then a servant rushed in to report that Old Master Shen had suddenly fallen ill and the doctor had already gone. They asked us to find a way to delay the start of the banquet.

After all, the news of Old Master Shen's illness could not be spread at today's birthday banquet, in front of so many partners and members of the Jinghai elite family.

Shen Nian's heart stirred.

Taking advantage of the fact that the Shen family members were paying attention elsewhere, she waved to Shen Yingjia.

"Do me a favor."

……

The guests were puzzled as the auspicious time was almost over and Old Master Shen still hadn't shown up.

Just as Shen Zhaoxin was about to speak to ease the tension, she saw Song Daiqing walk past the crowd and onto the stage.

"Since everyone from the Shen family is here today, I, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shen family, will announce a few things. Shen Nian, come here."

The Shen family thought she was about to announce Shen Nian's identity. Shen Zhaoxin patted Shen Nian on the shoulder, signaling her to go up.

Shen Nian glanced at Song Daiqing, smiled slightly, and got up to walk to her side.

"This is the child who went missing from the Shen family eighteen years ago. He was brought back to the Shen family some time ago."

Many people recognized Shen Nian's face and whispered, "Isn't this Miss Shen who was abused by her adoptive parents? So she's the lost child of the Shen family? That's quite a coincidence."

"Miss Shen has finally found happiness after suffering. Although she was abused by her adoptive parents, her biological parents are actually from the Shen family."

However, before the man could finish speaking, Song Daiqing said, "But I'm not here today to reunite with her; I'm here to announce that our Shen family is severing all ties with her."

"Since returning home, Shen Nian has framed his siblings, disrespected his parents, shown no respect for elders, and is of low character. He is unworthy to be a descendant of the Shen family!"

"Today, in front of so many people, I am officially expelling Shen Nian from this family!"