Pin Shanhe

After lunch, Shen Fu learned from her fifth brother about what had happened at the Duke's mansion in the past few days.

After returning to her room, she discovered that Xiao Xuanjin had not come back.

Was he wandering around the mansion by himself, or was he summoned for tea by his father and other brothers?

The man stared at Shen Fu for a long time without saying a word.

Although I had suspected it for a long time, now that it has been confirmed, my feelings are only complicated and heavy.

Given her vigilant nature, why didn't she have any doubts about Chu Lingyu's behavior?

All of this stems from her love for her family!

She would do anything for her family, including sacrificing her own life.

Even if Chu Lingyu directly stated that she was not the daughter of the Shen family, she probably wouldn't believe it!

Seeing his preoccupied appearance, Shen Fu immediately became alert.

Where did you go just now?

"I went to see...a good show."

"What?"

Upon hearing the news he brought back, a hint of anger appeared on Shen Fu's face.

Originally, out of consideration for his mother, he only wanted to drive them out of the Duke's mansion and not cause them any more trouble.

But I never expected them to be so ungrateful and audacious!

If she isn't taught a lesson, she's not Shen Fu!

Dusk had fallen.

The lights in the main room of the Duke's mansion remained on for a long time.

The door was ajar, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted from inside.

Those familiar with Shen Ting'an know that he must be drowning his sorrows and missing his deceased wife in alcohol again.

In the past few days, Bai kept mentioning his sister in front of him, intending to use this to win him over, but instead, it only made him miss his deceased wife more and more.

At this time, the servants knew they couldn't disturb them or make a sound; they could only leave on their own.

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a pair of exquisite embroidered shoes stepped inside.

"Who?"

Startled, Shen Ting'an looked up abruptly.

He was just about to get angry when he saw that familiar figure and froze.

When he first met Bai Yin, she was wearing a sky-blue dress and a veil, her beauty and grace like a willow on the shore, instantly catching his eye.

They were a young couple, so naturally their feelings for each other were incredibly deep.

In the Yong Dynasty, where polygamy was commonplace, he was able to remain faithful to one woman for life and decided never to remarry after his wife's death, demonstrating his deep and unwavering love.

Since her death, he has lived in constant longing, wishing he could go with her.

What convinced him to persevere until today were his five sons and one daughter.

Shen Fu, in particular, gave him salvation and hope when he was in despair.

She said that her mother had turned into a star in the sky and was watching over them. Only when they were happy could her mother rest easy.

Daughters are their parents' warm little cotton-padded jackets; how could those brats say something like that?

Therefore, Shen Ting'an has always doted on this daughter, and Shen Xiucheng sometimes can't help but doubt whether she is his biological daughter.

Memories flooded back, and as he looked at the person who appeared before him, he was suddenly struck by a sense of awe.

Having drunk quite a bit, he was no longer fully conscious and his vision was somewhat blurred.

"Ah Yin, is that you?"

"My husband, I'm back."

Shen Ting'an's eyes suddenly reddened, unsure whether he was dreaming or in reality.

He staggered to his feet and walked up to the other person.

Just as she was about to reach out and lift the veil, the other person dodged and headed towards the bed not far away.

He was already very drunk and thought that Bai Yin had really returned, but little did he know that he had walked into a carefully laid trap.

Just as the other person wrapped their arms around his neck, attempting to seduce him...

Shen Ting'an tilted his head to the side, lay motionless on the couch, and began to snore softly.

The veiled woman's eyes revealed a hint of coldness.

hateful!

Why did she have to experience this at this particular time? We can't just let her perform a one-woman show, can we?

However, it's not impossible!

The process doesn't matter, the result is what matters!

As long as everyone thinks she's spending the night in the Duke's room.

At daybreak tomorrow, she will become the sole mistress of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion!

Just as she was about to undress, the candlelight in the room flickered and then suddenly went out.

Bai cried out in alarm, "Who?"

A man reeking of alcohol pounced on her and pushed her onto the bed.

She was startled at first, but after realizing what was happening, instead of pushing the other person away, she leaned closer to them.

"My husband..."

Her voice was so alluring it seemed to bewitch him, instantly arousing the man, who then pinned her down beneath him.

Not long after, a series of ambiguous sounds came from the room, and even the bed frame creaked.

Early the next morning.

The servants of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion began to get busy.

The kitchen was bustling with activity, while people swept and watered the plants in the front yard and chopped firewood and washed clothes in the back.

Everyone was orderly and performed their duties.

At that moment, a panicked voice disrupted everything.

"Something terrible has happened! Someone has gone missing!"

The speaker was Xu Ruoyan, her face full of anxiety and her voice trembling with tears.

The servants nearby immediately asked, "Who's missing?"

"It's my mother. She hasn't come home all night. I'm worried something might have happened to her. Please help me look for her."

How could a perfectly healthy person simply vanish from the mansion?

If this were to get out, who wouldn't panic?

Everyone immediately asked her with great enthusiasm when she left home and whether she had mentioned where she was going.

Xu Ruoyan feigned reluctance before finally speaking, "When Mother left, she said that we would be leaving the Duke's mansion tomorrow. She was grateful to Uncle for taking us in these past few days, giving us a place to stay and preventing us from ending up on the streets. So she made some pastries to express her gratitude in person. After she left, she never came back."

This statement clearly reveals a crucial piece of information—the Bai family disappeared because they went to find Shen Ting'an!

One of them had been widowed for many years, and the other had been divorced by her husband.

In the dead of night, a lone man and a lone woman, wouldn't they become like dry tinder igniting a fire?

"Why don't we go ask at the main hospital?"

Everyone was filled with curiosity and gossip, and followed her to the entrance of the main courtyard study.

The door was tightly closed, and it was very quiet inside; it didn't look like anyone was there!

Just as they were hesitating whether to knock on the door, a voice suddenly sounded behind them.

"It's so lively here so early in the morning!"

Upon seeing the newcomers, everyone immediately bowed respectfully.

"Young Miss!"

Shen Fu's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Xu Ruoyan.

"Cousin? Weren't you and Aunt supposed to leave this morning? Why haven't you left yet?"

Xu Ruoyan felt that the other person's gaze was too sharp, as if he could see right through her, and her tone became hesitant.

"My mother came to see my uncle last night to thank him for taking her in, but she didn't come back all night. I'm worried about them..."

"presumptuous!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a sharp shout.

"My father missed my mother so much that he spent the whole night in the ancestral hall in the backyard keeping vigil by her memorial tablet. When did he ever come to the study?"