Exile at the start? Milkball filming, hoarding billions of resources

Shen Yu's painting skills are not particularly exquisite, but thanks to the guidance of a famous teacher, they are still passable.

While in Kyoto, some people even offered high prices for his paintings. In their view, given Shen Yu's family background, his calligraphy and paintings would surely be priceless in the future.

Unexpectedly, before Shen Yu's calligraphy could become valuable, the Marquis's mansion fell into ruin.

As Shen Yu painted, he thought of those who used to surround him and flatter him.

If those people knew that the Marquis's mansion would collapse so quickly and that his paintings would become worthless, they would definitely regret it to death.

Shen Yu twitched the corner of her mouth and focused on her painting.

It took him a whole day to draw a rough outline.

Shen Zhaoning was right next to him, intently reading and pondering the script.

By the time it was dark, Hua Zhuyue and Qin Su had returned from outside, but Wan Zhenzhen still hadn't appeared.

Hua Zhuyue's expression darkened when she learned that Wan Zhenzhen had not appeared.

"Let's go find her."

Qin Su spoke reluctantly, her face cold.

"She has money, so she definitely doesn't want to suffer with us. Why should we go to her?"

Hua Zhuyue sighed.

"We're new to northern Xinjiang and unfamiliar with the area. She's a frail woman with Yingying by her side; what if they become targets?"

"No matter what, she is a member of the Shen family, and Yingying is of Shen blood. We can't just ignore her."

Qin Su's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

"But... Guanyang is so big, where are we supposed to find them?"

Shen Zhaoning quietly peeked her little head over.

"You've had such a long and tiring journey, Auntie will definitely try to treat herself. How about we check out some of the more well-known inns or restaurants?"

When Xiaoman heard the word "restaurant," she stuck out her tongue and licked her lips.

"Yes, if I were your aunt, I would definitely find a place to have a good meal too."

The group split up and began searching for Wan Zhenzhen.

Finally, Shen Zhaoning found Wan Zhenzhen at an inn.

"Aunt, Grandma has found a house! We have a home now, so you don't need to stay at the inn anymore!"

Shen Zhaoning excitedly told Wan Zhenzhen the good news.

Wan Zhenzhen snorted coldly.

"Don't think I don't know. You're just after my money and want me to go back and pay you back so you can continue to be suckers!"

"I'm warning you, I protected this money myself through my own abilities, and I'm not giving it to you to spend. Forget about it!"

Shen Yu tugged at Shen Zhaoning and looked coldly at Wan Zhenzhen.

"Does your aunt mean she doesn't want to continue living with us?"

Upon hearing Shen Yu's words, Shen Yingying hurriedly waved her hand.

"No...that's not what Mother meant..."

Wan Zhenzhen grabbed Shen Yingying's hand.

"No...that's exactly what I meant!"

"The reason I followed you to the northern frontier was because of His Majesty's decree, but that doesn't mean I want to continue dealing with your Shen family."

"My father was the Second Grand Secretary of the Cabinet; how could the Shen family possibly associate with him?"

Hua Zhuyue walked in slowly, supported by Zhu Jingxian.

"Alright, alright, you've finally told the truth."

"The Shen family has fallen and is indeed unworthy of you. In that case, I will set you free. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other."

Hua Zhuyue glanced at Zhu Jingxian.

"Go get a pen."

Hua Zhuyue wrote a letter of divorce and handed it to Wan Zhenzhen.

"Leave with the letter of divorce, leaving Yingying behind."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yingying quickly hugged Wan Zhenzhen tightly.

"Mother……"

Wan Zhenzhen sneered.

"Keep Yingying here? What are you dreaming about?"

"I've already written to my father, and he'll send someone to pick me up soon. If Yingying comes with me, she'll still be a noblewoman; if she comes with you, she'll be a poor wretch for life!"

Hua Zhuyue looked at Shen Yingying.

"Yingying, what are you thinking?"

"If you want to stay in the Shen family, your grandmother will do anything to keep you here."

Shen Yingying shook her head.

"I...I want to go with my mother..."

The mother's choice was too cold-blooded and too heartless.

If she hadn't experienced exile, she might have chosen the Shen family.

However, her time in exile made her fully realize the importance of power.

Without power, even a lowly constable could bully and humiliate them.

They have to scheme and plot to barely protect themselves.

She didn't want to live such a miserable life anymore.

Hua Zhuyue was not surprised by Shen Yingying's choice.

People die for wealth, birds die for food.

Besides, Yingying is still young and doesn't understand many principles.

Hua Zhuyue softened her voice and persuaded Shen Yingying.

"Your maternal grandfather's family is not like our Shen family. Our Shen family are military men who are used to being rough and don't have as many rules and regulations. But your maternal grandfather was a scholar and was very particular about things."

"When you get there, you will definitely face many restrictions, and people may even laugh at your background."

Shen Yingying pouted.

"No way, my maternal grandfather dotes on me."

When she visited her maternal grandfather's house, he always greeted her with a smile and never showed any disdain.

"Your maternal grandfather was kind to you before because you were a young lady from a noble family."

"Now that the Marquis's mansion has fallen, you have no one to rely on, so you have naturally become a burden. They will no longer try to please you like before; they will only look down on you and target you in every way."

Wan Zhenzhen's expression turned somewhat unpleasant after hearing Hua Zhuyue's words.

She was well aware of this principle.

But her father is the second-highest-ranking official in the cabinet. No matter how much she is harassed and criticized, it's still better than suffering with the Shen family!

Wan Zhenzhen hugged Shen Yingying and vented her anger at Hua Zhuyue.

"You old hag, don't talk nonsense, stop trying to scare Yingying!"

"I think you're just jealous and can't stand seeing us living a good life."

Hua Zhuyue ignored Wan Zhenzhen and continued speaking to Shen Yingying.

"If your mother doesn't remarry soon, the people in the household will surely gossip and embarrass you and your mother."

"But if she remarries, given your mother's current circumstances, she can only become someone's second wife. She will either marry an old man or a dissolute young man of low character. She won't even be able to be a legal wife; she can only be someone's concubine."

"No matter who you marry, they won't treat you well."

Shen Yingying glanced at Hua Zhuyue, then at her mother.

I noticed that my mother's face no longer showed the usual contempt and disdain, but rather a very serious expression.

She then realized that what her grandmother said was very likely true.

Hua Zhuyue changed the subject.

"Staying with the Shen family may not bring you great wealth and status, but we will not mistreat you. We will treat you as well as possible, and we will make sure you have no trouble with your food, clothing, and lodging."

"Although life may be tough, the future will definitely be better."

Wan Zhenzhen retorted unhappily.

"Yingying is twelve years old now. Once I go back and get married, she will be able to regain her official status. She just needs to hold on for a few more years before she can get married."

"With her maternal grandfather's connections, she's sure to become the matriarch of a high-ranking family. Who would dare to mistreat her!"

"Are you keeping her in the Shen family so she can marry a poor man and suffer for the rest of her life?"