The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

The air around them froze at this moment, and then exploded into a burst of laughter, which was harsh and carried a hint of gloating.

Sheng Ruijiao's face was a mixture of shame and anger. Her bright eyes almost popped out of their sockets, full of disbelief and anger. She screamed uncontrollably, her voice sharp and desperate.

"Sheng Junwei! You're the one who hurt me!"

Sheng Junwei spread her hands, her posture was calm, her eyes were shining with indifference, her tone was calm but revealed unquestionable strength: "You are always like this, no matter how irrelevant the matter is, you always find me to blame. Maybe the people in the mansion in the past were biased towards you for various reasons, willing to ignore the truth and blindly trust your words, but they are not from the Sheng family after all, and they are not stupid. Do you think the same trick can still get away with it in this wise circle?"

After she finished speaking, she no longer paid attention to the noisy discussions around her, took Rou'er's hand, and walked quickly towards the Pei Mansion. They needed to get rid of this embarrassment as soon as possible and regain their dignity.

As Sheng Junwei finished her words, the crowd's reaction was like adding fuel to the fire, causing an extraordinary sensation.

"Could it be that all those stories about fake daughters bullying real daughters in the past are nonsense?"

"Even the extreme doting of the Sheng family on the fake daughter is also fabricated?!"

This series of questions hit everyone's heart like a huge wave. Sheng Junwei's few words not only answered years of doubts.

People in the capital originally firmly believed that the fake daughter had usurped the emperor's favor. After all, in the eyes of everyone, Sheng Ruijiao's mother's character made her selfish and cruel seem like a natural inference.

However, the absurd drama directed and performed by Sheng Ruijiao today was a "thief crying thief" drama performed in full view of the public. She was on the second floor of the restaurant, surrounded by walls. If Sheng Junwei wanted to do something at such a long distance, wouldn't she need abilities beyond ordinary people?

Such an obvious frame-up is an insult to the intelligence of everyone present. Unless everyone is blind, how could such a lowly method deceive anyone's eyes?

More importantly, Sheng Junwei revealed the Sheng family's tacit approval and even connivance of Sheng Ruijiao's little tricks. This interpretation makes people re-examine the context of the whole matter.

What loving family would protect an adopted daughter and watch their own flesh and blood suffer?

In this situation, the sinister intentions of those who spread rumors are so obvious that it is chilling.

As perceptions changed, many people who had misunderstood Sheng Junwei began to apologize to her. They reflected on how cruel and ignorant they were to have made ruthless accusations against a teenage girl without verification.

However, there are still some people who insist on their own opinions, believing that the identity of the fake daughter itself is an original sin, that she does not deserve sympathy, and that she deserves to be ostracized and bullied.

The two factions held diametrically opposed views, the argument intensified, and eventually turned into a fierce debate of clash of ideas, with the air filled with tension and confrontation.

Sheng Junwei was unaware of all the subsequent events.

At this moment, she had returned safely to Pei Mansion. Faced with Rouer's kindness in changing her clothes, she gently refused.

The hem of her skirt was only slightly stained with mud and water. In comparison, half of Rouer's shoulders were soaked, even close to her mouth and nose. Anyone with a normal sense of smell would feel the discomfort brought by the dampness.

After Rou'er left, Sheng Junwei changed into a simple and comfortable dress alone, then lay down on the rocking chair in the courtyard, gently closed her eyes, and let her tired body and mind slowly recover in this rare tranquility.

This rocking chair was carefully designed by her and she specifically instructed craftsmen to select the finest paulownia wood and carefully carve it. It was placed in the courtyard, and was gently wrapped in the dense green shade of the ancient paulownia tree.

Whenever the breeze blows, the leaves rustle softly, bringing coolness that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Standing under the shade of the tree, Sheng Junwei's nose was filled with the fresh and slightly moist scent of grass and wood. The leisurely and relaxed feeling seemed to wash away all the troubles of the world.

Although it is early summer and the heat has not yet reached its peak, the afternoon sun is still somewhat scorching, penetrating through the gaps between the leaves and casting mottled light and shadows on the ground.

As a practitioner, Sheng Junwei's spiritual power makes her no longer sensitive to temperature changes around her. However, she still cherishes the tranquility and coolness under the shade of the trees, considering it a rare enjoyment.

Sometimes I look up at the blue sky and white clouds, watching them stretch and gather like a scroll painting.

When night falls, the stars are dotted around like pearls inlaid on black satin. Every time she gazes at them, her thoughts will wander and her mind will become clear, as if she can comprehend the secret of spiritual practice in the rhythm of nature.

Just as Sheng Junwei was immersed in this tranquility, a clear and familiar voice broke the silence around her: "The young master is here to visit."

Xiang'er's voice was gentle yet with a barely perceptible hint of haste.

Sheng Junwei slowly opened her eyes and saw Pei Yu wearing a simple long gown and walking slowly into the small courtyard with light steps. His arrival seemed to add a bit of extraordinary atmosphere to this quiet space.

Pei Yu paused slightly when he noticed that Sheng Junwei was enjoying the cool breeze, and a look of surprise flashed across his handsome face.

His gaze unconsciously moved between the big tree and the rocking chair under the tree, and his eyes seemed to flash with deep thought.

"Is there a problem?"

There was a flash of displeasure in Sheng Junwei's eyes, and it was obvious that she did not welcome this uninvited interruption.

Pei Yu smiled helplessly in his heart, and then signaled Xiang'er beside him to bring a bamboo chair that matched the surrounding scenery. He sat next to Sheng Junwei, and after looking around, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's really cool and pleasant here."

Sheng Junwei immediately became alert, and her tone left no room for doubt: "You also have trees planted in your yard. If you want to enjoy the coolness, you can go back to your own yard."

Pei Yu shook his head slightly, with a playful smile on his face: "It's different. I always feel that here, the coolness is mixed with a hint of different charm."

"Oh? The Spring Warmth and Summer Coolness Talisman may be just what you want, but it's quite expensive, one piece costs five hundred taels of silver."

Pei Yu heard this and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes: "Spring Warmth and Summer Coolness Talisman? This is the first time I've heard of such a magical talisman in this world?"

Sheng Junwei cast a probing look at him, and asked in confusion: "You have even seen the talisman that can save lives in life-or-death situations, so why are you so surprised by the temperature-regulating talisman?"

This question actually aroused Pei Yu's curiosity: "Come to think of it, besides the shield charm and the temperature regulating charm, do you know any other strange but practical charms?"

Facing Pei Yu's curiosity, Sheng Junwei deliberately kept him in suspense: "My lord, your visit today is probably not just to discuss the spell, right?"