Shen Shen Shen doesn't pursue men, only money

"But the Second Miss." Aunt Li changed the subject: "Why did the Second Miss suddenly ask me to meet her at Yuantiao Pavilion? She also specifically asked me not to tell anyone else and to go alone. After we met, the Second Miss fell down the stone steps after just a few words. It was I who immediately sent Madam Zhen Mingxun and the doctor to treat her. As you said, murdering the daughter of the Marquis's mansion is a capital crime. If I really pushed you, not even the Queen could save your life."

Aunt Li continued to ask, "So, I want to ask Second Miss why you suddenly arranged to meet in the remote Yuantiao Pavilion in the mansion? You fell down the stone steps by yourself, are you trying to frame me?"

"What? I was the one who asked you to meet?" This time it was Shen Shenshen's turn to be in disbelief.

"That's right. Otherwise, the Second Miss would have almost died. I was the only one around. If there hadn't been witnesses at the time, I would have been dead by now."

Yes, how could I have overlooked this question. If I could find out that it was Aunt Li who harmed me, there is no way my father and mother would not know about it. There is only one reason why Aunt Li can still stay out of trouble: she did not harm me. As for the fact that she stepped on her dress and fell down the stone steps, the original owner should not be that stupid. There must be something wrong in some link, and that person wanted to kill two birds with one stone and get rid of Aunt Li. Method of elimination: First of all, it is impossible for my mother to murder her own daughter. Her position as the main wife is stable, and there is no need to get rid of the concubine who has no children in the mansion. Secondly, my grandmother, if she is the mastermind behind the scenes, she must have helpers. Third, Aunt Du is also a suspect, and she may even be my grandmother's helper.

Shen Shen sorted out his thoughts and then asked, "Excuse me, Auntie, I asked you to meet privately. There should be no one else at the scene that day, but you have a witness to prove that I fell down by myself. Who testified for you on the spot?"

Just as she asked this question, a flash of light suddenly flashed through her mind: Could it be...

Aunt Li looked at her expression and smiled: "Second Miss is really smart. She immediately thought of the key. Yes, it was your personal maid Zhenying. It was she who testified for me in front of the Marquis and the Madam that Second Miss fell down by herself, so I was able to clear the suspicion. Of course, it was also because of Zhenying that I believed that it was indeed not Second Miss who framed me to murder you and staged this drama to get rid of me."

Yes, Zhenying. How could I ignore her? I would take Zhenying with me wherever I go, which means she is always aware of the situation, but she never said a word. Shen Shenshen couldn't help but look at the door. Could it be that Zhenying is the spy of the mastermind behind the scenes? Oh my god, I can't be so unlucky that the first person listed as trustworthy is actually arranged by the enemy? Thinking of this, she decided to play an open card.

"Auntie Li, I have never intended to harm anyone. Although I am the second daughter of the Marquis's family, I will get married. I believe you know that a daughter who is getting married does not pose any threat to you. On the contrary, I hope that after I get married, the Marquis's family will still be a strong family, and we can support each other in the long run. After the misunderstanding is resolved today, let's let bygones be bygones."

Shen Shen raised his teacup and made a gesture of invitation: "I will offer a cup of tea to Aunt Li instead of wine. I hope we can live in harmony." After that, he drank the tea in the cup.

Aunt Li suddenly looked at the Second Miss with a new eye. Today, she was not stupid or dumb at all. Instead, she felt smart and straightforward, and her character was not as weak as before. She had always been a person who did not fight with others, did not fight or compete, did not want to cause trouble, and made as few enemies as possible.

"Second Miss, I also toast to you." She also picked up the teacup, made a gesture of invitation, and drank the tea in the cup.

"It's getting late. I'm sorry to bother you today. I will invite you to Qinghua Garden to taste tea and appreciate osmanthus flowers another day."

"It's a word."

"It's a word."

The two of them smiled at each other in tacit understanding, then got up and left the room. The two personal maids saw their respective masters coming out and immediately went to greet them. Aunt Li and the maids sent Shen Shenshen and his servant out of the yard and then returned to the house.

As soon as Aunt Li sat down, Zhen Ming looked at her master's face and spoke carefully: "Aunt, did the second young lady's visit embarrass you today?"

Aunt Li smiled and said, "It's not difficult for me. But... this Second Young Lady is a little strange."

"I also feel something is different." Zhen Ming thought, "She actually came to our courtyard on her own initiative. The Second Miss was not like this before. She was hostile to everyone in the mansion except the Fifth Miss."

Aunt Li interrupted, "Zhen Ming, don't talk about the master behind his back and cause unnecessary trouble."

Zhen Ming immediately lowered her head: "I know I was wrong."

Aunt Li murmured softly: "It seems that this Marquis's Mansion is becoming more and more interesting."

The moon was full of breeze, the trees in the mansion were lush and green, and servants were tending to the flowers and plants on both sides of the main road. When Zhenying followed her master back to the courtyard, she saw that Shen Shenshen's face was not looking good, and she felt inexplicably flustered.

After entering the courtyard, it was already late. Chunmiao saw the young lady coming back and ordered the servants to serve the meal immediately. The lunch was still simple: a small dish of fresh vegetarian stewed white ginger lotus root and water chestnuts, accompanied by a small bowl of bamboo shoot noodles. Although it was light, it was obvious that the chef had put a lot of effort into it. The color, aroma and taste were all very good, which aroused people's appetite.

Shen Shenshen was very satisfied with Xiaoxiao's understanding of her weight loss. After thirty years, she had seen initial results. Her face had become smaller and her clothes looked a little loose. As she ate slowly, she thought happily: It seems that I will have to ask my mother to make new clothes for me soon.

After lunch, Zhenying led the maid in to clean up the room and asked casually as usual: "Miss, do you want to take a rest?"

Shen Shen ignored her and said to the other maids, "After you finish cleaning up, go back. Chun Miao, stand guard at the door. No one can enter the house without my permission."

Zhenying's heart skipped a beat when she heard Chunmiao's response.

After everyone left, Shen Shen looked at Zhen Ying quietly and said, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Zhenying immediately knelt down and said, "Miss, I know I was wrong."

Shen Shen did not let her get up, and continued to speak coldly: "Zhenying, this is the third time I have reminded you. I said, don't hide anything from me. The day before yesterday on the way from Heyinlou to Ting'an Tea House, I felt that what I said was very clear, but it seemed to have no effect on you."

Zhenying said with tears in her eyes: "Miss, I dare not tell you, for fear that if I tell you, I will no longer be able to serve you."

"So you think I don't know if you hide it from me? Do you think I'm stupid and foolish, young lady?"

"I dare not. Zhenying promises that I won't do it again. Please believe me this time, young lady."

"Tell me everything that happened on the day I fell. If you hide anything, you will be cheating your superiors and subordinates, and you will be beaten to death!"

Zhenying looked at Shen Shenshen's face and her body shook.