Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

As soon as Shen Huimin spoke, the entire gathering fell silent, and Xiao Qingyin's face turned pale.

Xiao Fengyi and the others were also stunned. They never expected Shen Huimin to reveal this matter. It was beyond everyone's expectations.

Could it be that Xiao Qingyin also made some serious mistake? This makes people even more curious.

Seeing Xiao Qingyin's caught-off-the-headed look, Shen Huimin's anger became even more uncontrollable.

She believes that Xiao Qingyin was not punished by kneeling in the Buddhist hall to copy scriptures simply because she was a granddaughter and a person of a different surname, so she did not receive the punishment she deserved.

She gave a cold laugh and said sarcastically, "We're both equally bad, what's there to be proud of?"

Having said that, she turned and left, leaving the mess to Xiao Qingyin.

Her words were filled with dissatisfaction and resentment, as if Xiao Qingyin were her greatest enemy.

Xiao Qingyin stood there, watching Shen Huimin's departing figure, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She was somewhat flustered, never expecting that Shen Huimin would suddenly turn her anger towards her.

Xiao Qingyin never expected Shen Huimin to pull such a move. She froze, as if time had stopped flowing at that moment.

The atmosphere around her instantly became extremely tense. She could feel the strange looks from the women around her, and the whispers were like sharp knives piercing her heart.

The women around them began to gossip, speculating whether Xiao Qingyin had really made a mistake.

Shen Huixue asked Xiao Qingyin with some surprise what was going on, asking if Xiao Qingyin had also done something wrong.

After all, Xiao Qingyin is such a gentle and kind person, she shouldn't make any serious mistakes.

Shen Huixue looked at Xiao Qingyin with surprise and confusion in her eyes. "Qingyin, what's wrong? Did you do something wrong? Why would Shen Huimin suddenly say that? You've always been so gentle and kind, you wouldn't have made any serious mistake, would you?"

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Qingyin felt a surge of anxiety and helplessness, like a flood bursting its banks.

She bit her lip tightly, about to explain, but Xiao Fengyi spoke first.

Xiao Fengyi smiled gently and said, "Oh dear, everyone makes mistakes sometimes."

Shen Huixue nodded seriously, "That's true, everyone makes mistakes."

She seemed deeply puzzled by Xiao Qingyin's previous words and actions, and her words revealed an unusual tension, as if she suspected something.

She spoke cautiously, with a hint of surprise: "Shen Qingyin, you used to be so gentle and easy to talk to. I thought you were a very easy person to get along with. I didn't expect... that you can also lose your temper. Could it be that all your gentleness and easy-going attitude before was just an act?"

Her voice carried a hint of embarrassment, as if she had inadvertently revealed some secret.

Looking at Shen Huixue's reaction, Xiao Qingyin felt somewhat helpless. This time, she had really gotten herself into trouble. She never expected that watching the show would backfire so badly.

She knew that such misunderstandings were common in their large family. But she had no intention of explaining; she simply smiled faintly.

However, Shen Huixue seemed to have learned from Xiao Fengyi, acting like a little green tea. After saying those kinds of things, she quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Qingyin, I didn't think before I spoke and said the wrong thing. Please don't mind."

Looking at her flustered appearance, Xiao Qingyin couldn't help but feel curious and amused. The situation that Shen Huimin had just experienced had now fallen on her own.

"You won't blame me, will you?" Shen Huixue asked innocently.

Just then, Xiao Fengyi's voice rang out: "How could that be? Huixue, my younger sister Qingyin is the kindest person. She would never hold grudges over such things. Moreover, she would never do anything like stealing chickens or dogs, or give advice behind people's backs to harm them."

Xiao Fengyi's words were sarcastic, and after speaking, she looked at Xiao Qingyin and added, "Am I right?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Shen Huixue's eyes. She looked up at Xiao Qingyin with a grateful smile, seemingly waiting for Xiao Qingyin's reply.

A silent battle is brewing.

Shen Huixue and Xiao Fengyi, one on the left and one on the right, one in front and one behind, coordinated perfectly. Their movements were identical, and their faces revealed the same smugness and provocation. This tacit understanding and similarity left Xiao Qingyin speechless. Her eyes were filled with confusion and doubt, like a ship in the fog, unable to find its way forward.

Xiao Qingyin turned her head, looked at them coldly, and her face turned red with anger.

Xiao Qingyin's face flushed red with anger, her brows furrowed, and her eyes flashing with fury. She was too angry to speak, her hands clenched tightly, as if trying to unleash an invisible force. Her face was pale, yet she appeared even more haughty, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth revealing a stubborn air. Her entire expression conveyed both anger and helplessness, evoking sympathy and pity in those who saw her.

Xiao Qingyin's face was extremely ugly, and her eyes were like two burning flames, flashing with anger.

She turned around abruptly, angrily flung her sleeves and left, disappearing without a trace.

The surrounding air seemed to harden and grow cold as she left, utterly silent.

Xiao Qingyin walked away resolutely, her figure appearing lonely yet determined. Her departure was so resolute, as if she were declaring her resolve and attitude to everyone.

Inside the room, Shen Huixue and Xiao Fengyi sat and stood, looking at each other and smiling, as if they shared a tacit understanding.

The once lively room became much quieter after Xiao Qingyin's departure, leaving only Shen Huixue and Xiao Fengyi.

"Haha, look how angry we made Shen Huimin and Xiao Qingyin. They deserved it." Shen Huixue laughed, her laughter as clear as silver bells. She reached out and picked up the teacup on the table, gently blowing on it, and steam rose up.

Xiao Fengyi's lips curled slightly, and her eyes curved as if hiding endless secrets. She nodded slightly in agreement, "Yes, the two of us little devils really fooled them by acting in unison."

The sound of their laughter still seemed to echo in the air.

After leaving this place, Yingluo followed closely behind Yang Shi, serving her carefully step by step. Only after returning to the room did Yingluo feel at ease to report back.

"I have investigated the matter that Madam asked me to investigate last time. The mansion is just as Madam expected."

Yingluo spoke slowly and deliberately, recalling the scene from her conversation with Zihua a few days ago.

"I knew something was going on in this mansion, but I didn't know if it was related to me. What have you found out? Tell me."