The elder sister killed the whole family, and came back to be beaten to death

With Ginkgo by my side, we chatted and laughed along the way and soon arrived at Duke Wen's Mansion.

It was Madam Wen's birthday party, and Duke Wen's mansion was decorated with lights and it was lively and festive. Duke Wen was an upright official who rarely made enemies. It also happened to be a holiday, so almost all the civil and military officials had arrived. It looked even more lively than the birthday party of Concubine Su.

It was just that Shen Tang felt a little embarrassed. As soon as she stepped into Duke Wen's Mansion, many eyes were on her. After all, Duke Wen's Mansion had once asked the Third Young Master to marry her, and because she was a "husband-killing woman", Duke Wen fell out of the sedan chair and sprained his arm. Normally, on a day like this, she shouldn't have gone to Duke Wen's Mansion to cause trouble.

Shen Tang didn't want to come either, but a few days ago she remembered how the third young master of Duke Wen's Mansion had offended the Prince of Changping. It was on the day of Old Madam Wen's birthday banquet that the third young master Wen and the Prince of Changping had an archery competition. The Prince of Changping shot first, but the third young master Wen had superb archery skills and actually pierced the Prince of Changping's arrow and hit the bull's eye, thus winning.

Some people cannot afford to lose even a little face. They hold a grudge against the third young master Shangwen, and framed him for entering a gambling house, where he lost half of his position as Duke Wen, and almost angered Duke Wen to death.

Duke Wen fell down because of the man who wanted to stop her from getting engaged. She already felt guilty towards Duke Wen's Mansion. The Third Young Master Wen even apologized to her. But it was not just an apology, Duke Wen still felt uneasy in his heart. He helped the Second Master to fight for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Although it almost ruined Shen Tang's business, Shen Tang admired Duke Wen's character. Since she knew that Duke Wen's Mansion was in such trouble, how could she stand idly by?

Shen Tang didn't know that before helping to recommend the Second Master, Duke Wen had once asked Shen Sui to marry Shen Tang on behalf of his son, the Third Master Wen. Shen Sui didn't tell her that Shen Tang was already engaged, but politely declined.

After entering Duke Wen's mansion, the maid led Shen Tang into the inner courtyard. Shen Tang looked around, but did not see the Third Young Master Wen. Instead, his eyes met the eyes of Prince Jingyang by chance.

Shen Tang dodged out of habit. Although it was not the first time, Xie Guimo's brows were still furrowed. However, what made him frown even more was yet to come. Shen Tang avoided his gaze, but kept looking at the Third Young Master Wen.

A certain gentleman's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Prince Duan Xiao Xun was standing aside, his face twitching from trying so hard to hold back his laughter.

Shen Tang didn't know whether the Third Young Master Wen had noticed that she had something to talk to him about, so she could only follow the Second Madam to the inner courtyard to pay her respects to Old Madam Wen.

Neither Old Madam Wen nor Lady Wen, the wife of Duke Wen, had expected Shen Tang to come. Old Madam Wen was satisfied with Shen Tang in every way, but it was a pity that the marriage between the two families could not be settled, and Miss Shen was left with a reputation of being a jinx. It was really the Duke Wen's Mansion that let her down.

The Second Wife thanked the wife of Duke Wen, "Thank you Duke Wen for recommending my master a few days ago..."

Lady Wenguo said, "It's a pity I couldn't be of much help."

No one expected that the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue would alarm Prince Jingyang, so that even though so many people recommended Master Shen Er, he still missed the position.

Although I failed in the end, this relationship must be maintained. If I want a better position in the future, I will have to rely on Duke Wen's recommendation.

Today, not only the Second Madam came, but also the wife of Marquis Xuanyi. In front of the Second Madam, no one was stupid enough to praise the Second Master of Marquis Xuanyi's Mansion for his promotion. The atmosphere was harmonious. However, what Shen Tang did not expect was that the wife of Marquis Yongning also brought her daughter, Miss Li.

Miss Li and Young Master Wang are already discussing the wedding date. As they are about to get married, they generally won't show up in public anymore.

Seeing Shen Tang, Miss Li Yunxiu clenched her hands, but did not show anything on her face.

There were many people in the room, so Shen Tang and Shen Ran greeted each other and went to the garden. The two sisters soon separated. The Second Madam taught Shen Ran to be Shen Xian's follower, but never taught her to follow Shen Tang, let alone give in to her. If she gave in, she would probably be scolded by the Second Madam when she returned.

Shen Tang also didn't like Shen Ran following her. Although Shen Ran was not the second wife's biological daughter, Shen Ran didn't know it, and Shen Tang couldn't treat her separately from the second wife.

Shen Tang hadn't forgotten the purpose of her visit to Duke Wen's mansion. She hesitated whether to ask Chen Shan to help her find the Third Young Master Wen, or to ask the maid to go. If the maid went, it would be bad for her reputation if others found out. If she asked Chen Shan to find him, wouldn't it let the Duke Wen know that she had come to celebrate his birthday and brought people to protect her...

Just as I was hesitating, Young Master Wen San arrived.

Because they came to the garden with a group of young masters from aristocratic families, they were not so conspicuous. At that time, Shen Tang was distracted by the lotus pond. Yin Xing heard footsteps and looked back, saying, "Miss, Young Master Wen San is coming..."

Shen Tang turned around and saw the Third Young Master Wen walking towards her. Shen Tang bowed and greeted him. The Third Young Master Wen returned the greeting and said awkwardly, "I hope I didn't misunderstand you. Miss Shen, do you have something to say to me?"

Shen Tang nodded, "Young Master Wen San didn't misunderstand me. I do have something to tell you."

Young Master Wen San looked at Shen Tang in confusion. Shen Tang said, "Young Master Wen San should have heard about the dream my mother had for me, right?"

This was a well-known fact in Kyoto, so he had naturally heard about it as well. Young Master Wen nodded, and Shen Tang said, "Perhaps my mother sensed that the mansion was going to ask for my hand in marriage on your behalf, so she told me a little about the mansion. I called you here to warn you not to compete in archery with the Marquis of Changping today or in the future, and certainly not to beat him."

Master Wen San, “…???”

"Why?" Young Master Wen San was puzzled.

Shen Tang said, "The Marquis of Changping is narrow-minded. If you make him lose face, he will definitely find ways to get back at you. He will have someone trick you into going to a gambling house and losing half of the Duke of Wen's mansion."

Young Master Wen San's heart trembled. He had just agreed to compete in archery with the Marquis of Changping...

Master Wen San calmed himself down and said, "I can't beat him in archery. I can't beat him."

It’s best not to win.

You won't gain any weight if you win, but you'll gain more enemies if you lose. It's not worth it.

Shen Tang didn't know that the Third Young Master Wen had already agreed to compete in archery with the Prince of Changping. She had already reminded him, but as for the rest, she was powerless to do anything.

The two people who had been engaged in marriage were talking together. Although it was in public, it still aroused people's curiosity and people kept looking over there.

Young Master Wen San said, "Thank you, Miss Shen Er, for reminding me."

He saluted and left.

As soon as the Third Young Master Wen left, Shen Ran came over and asked, "What did Second Sister and Third Young Master Wen talk about?"

The second wife always wants to get to the bottom of any abnormal behavior of hers.

Shen Tang said nonchalantly, "Third sister, what do you think the Third Young Master Wen and I can talk about? We just bumped into each other. I'm just thanking Duke Wen for recommending my second uncle."

The frank Shen Ran felt that he was superfluous. Thinking about it, Shen Tang and the Third Young Master Wen really had nothing to talk about. For two people who were almost engaged, saying one more word would be awkward.

There was nothing to ask, so Shen Ran went to play with those ladies from wealthy families again. Shen Tang was a little thirsty, so he went to the pavilion to drink tea.

However, before he had finished his cup of tea, news came that Young Master Wen San had defeated the Prince of Changping in an archery competition.

Shen Tang, "..."

I was told to be lonely.

What happened to the promise that you couldn’t defeat the Prince of Changping?

Is it possible that Young Master Wen San is destined to be unable to escape this disaster?

I hope he listens to her and doesn't go to the gambling house again, otherwise he will be beaten again.

Shen Tang continued to drink tea and eat snacks. He didn't know how long he had been sitting there when a maid came over, bowed, and handed her a note. "Second Miss Shen, this is the eldest lady of the Yongning Marquis' Mansion who asked me to pass it to you."

Miss Li?

If she has something to do, why doesn't she come to her directly? Why send her a message?

However, Shen Tang was really curious about what was written in the letter. She reached out to take it, opened it, and saw that it read:

If you want to know who instigated me to push you into the water, come to the southwest corner of the garden.

Shen Tang didn't expect that Miss Li asked her out to meet her. Could it be that she had a change of heart and wanted to tell her the truth?

Shen Tang would rather believe that Miss Li was unwilling to sacrifice her entire life for Shen Xi and wanted to instigate the sisters to fight each other.

Shen Tang didn't want to pay attention to it, but she was free anyway. Chen Shan was protecting her in secret, so she wasn't afraid of falling into Miss Li's trap. She might as well go and see what kind of trouble she was trying to make.

Shen Tang stood up and walked towards the southwest corner of the garden with Ginkgo.

The place was not remote, but not many people came here. Shen Tang walked forward, and then she faintly heard a few light gasps coming from behind the rockery. She glanced over and saw a bellyband embroidered with peonies on the ground.

Shen Tang's heart trembled, and he quickly stepped back. However, after taking a step back, he bumped into a strong chest and stepped on the person's foot.

Not ginkgo!

She was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Just as she was about to scream, her mouth was covered and the man took her to hide on the other side of the rockery.

Shen Tang was extremely frightened. She bit the man's tiger's mouth. The man felt pain and whispered in her ear, "It's me..."

A familiar voice.

When Shen Tang opened his eyes, he saw a handsome face magnified in his pupils.

Yes--

Thank you Guimo!