Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

When she was driven to the brink of despair, Shen Huimin spoke with even more sharpness.

She's like a hunting dog; once she sets her sights on her prey, she'll charge at it relentlessly, tearing at it until it's dead.

Upon hearing Shen Huimin's words, even the old Madam Shen, who was standing behind Xiao Fengyi, was taken aback.

If Shen Huimin hadn't brought this up, she probably would never have considered this possibility; if it were true, it would be terrifying.

The crowd erupted in an uproar. This was a possibility they never expected. Could things really take a turn for the better now?

Choosing to believe or not to believe seems to be a huge dilemma.

"Which of them is telling the truth, and who is pretending?"

"I think even the old lady is finding it difficult to make a decision."

Shen Huimin's current situation is also greatly affecting the feelings of Xiao Qingyin, Song Shi, and Shen Shi, causing a great deal of conflicting emotions to churn within them.

Xiao Fengyi's face turned extremely gloomy, while Shen Huimin cast a smug and provocative glance at her.

Finally, Madam Shen couldn't help but look at Xiao Fengyi, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt. She still didn't trust Xiao Fengyi as much as she had imagined.

“Fengyi, I believe in you, but what she just said makes people think there’s something suspicious about you. Only if you give a reasonable explanation can you shut these people up.”

Are you willing to offer an explanation?

Madam Shen, using someone else's name, revealed what was on her mind: ultimately, she desperately needed an explanation from Xiao Fengyi.

At this moment, Xiao Fengyi turned to face Madam Shen and said with a calm expression, "Thank you, Grandmother, for giving me this opportunity. Of course, I will refute Shen Huimin's absurd and shameless remarks one by one."

"Today I'm going to leave her speechless and completely convinced!"

Madam Shen observed Xiao Fengyi's behavior and found nothing unusual. She began to lean towards Xiao Fengyi rather than the cunning Shen Huimin.

Xiao Fengyi made a bold statement, and then began to respond to Shen Huimin's remarks.

"Everyone in the Shen family knows that although I spend every day with my grandmother, I only drink tea with her, keep her company, and make her happy. Who would have thought that such a cruel thing would happen?"

Moreover, the poison my grandmother was afflicted with was no ordinary poison; it was a slow-acting poison that gradually and imperceptibly harmed her body every day, causing immeasurable damage, but it was extremely difficult to detect in ordinary times.

Dr. Chen's medical skills are superb, which fully proves that what I said is not just empty talk.

Upon hearing Xiao Fengyi mention him, Doctor Chen stepped forward and said loudly, "That's right, I can corroborate that the poison in the old lady's body progresses slowly, accumulating over time before reaching its maximum toxicity. From a diagnostic perspective, it is indeed difficult to discern easily."

Given Dr. Chen's medical skills and reputation, he could prove the authenticity of this matter for Xiao Fengyi, and Madam Shen and others would not have any objections.

Xiao Fengyi clasped her hands in thanks to Doctor Chen, and then continued speaking calmly.

“My grandmother has always been in good health, and it would be disrespectful for me to take her pulse without a reason. Therefore, considering various reasons, I did not notice in time, which just highlights your wickedness.”

It was my fault that I failed to notice in time. My negligence caused my grandmother's death, and I am willing to accept any scolding or punishment.

If my grandmother now suspects that I have ill intentions and would rather believe Shen Huimin's words than believe me, then I have nothing to say.

Xiao Fengyi appeared particularly saddened at this point.

Now the problem is once again facing Madam Shen, and she must make a decision: whether to continue to trust Xiao Fengyi or choose to believe Shen Huimin.

She fell into deep thought, but this didn't last long.

When Madam Shen raised her gaze again, Xiao Fengyi and Shen Huimin were both waiting for the final result. No matter what the result was, they had already used all their skills to put the other in a hopeless situation from which there was no way out.

"You disappoint me so much."

Old Madam Shen spoke slowly, her gaze fixed fiercely on Shen Huimin.

In the end, she was more willing to believe Xiao Fengyi, who had saved her life. This result was not surprising; for Shen Huimin, what was bound to happen had finally happened.

"Grandma...Grandma, you don't believe me..."

Madam Shen announced in public: "From this day forward, everything that the Shen family has given you is being taken back. Whether it is the gold and silver items you possess or the deeds to the house and land, none of it belongs to you anymore."

"You won't dare kick me out of the house, because I'll tell everyone about the Shen family's shameful deeds, and within half a month, the whole city will be laughing at you!"

"Ha ha ha ha......"

Shen Huimin burst into unrestrained laughter.

Madam Shen gritted her teeth in hatred and continued, "Considering that you still have the blood of the Shen family in your veins, I will allow you to live in the mansion. You will not be deprived of three meals a day, but from now on you must not step out of the Shen mansion gate again!"

Shen Huimin protested indignantly, "This is not fair! Why should they take away everything that rightfully belongs to me?"

Madam Shen said with disgust, "Because you didn't cherish everything you had. All of this was given to you by the Shen family. Without the Shen family, you would be nothing."

"If I allow you to go out and flaunt your wealth, wouldn't that just continue to embarrass the Shen family?"

Shen Huimin bit her lip so hard it almost bled.

Madam Shen continued, "In addition, I will punish you by making you copy the rules and precepts for women every day, and I will also punish you by making you kneel in the Buddhist hall to reflect on your actions. I hope you can wake up as soon as possible and return to the right path."

After hearing about Madam Shen's handling of Shen Huimin, everyone started discussing it again.

"Fengyi, what do you think of this approach?"

Madam Shen looked at Xiao Fengyi and asked.

"I will follow my grandmother's decision. I dare not speak recklessly."

In fact, Xiao Fengyi knew very well that the reason why Old Madam Shen wanted to keep Shen Huimin in the mansion was to lower her status and confine her to the house. In reality, it was no different from being imprisoned.

In this way, Shen Huimin will never be able to turn her life around, and endless loneliness and pain await her.

Madam Shen's move was indeed brilliant. She could have simply expelled Shen Huimin from the Shen family, completely severing ties with her and leaving her to fend for herself.

However, if Shen Huimin were to go out and spread rumors, exaggerating everything that happened in the Shen family mansion, the serious consequences would be uncontrollable.

Therefore, confining Shen Huimin to the mansion was the most advantageous decision for the Shen family.