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Chapter 82 The Neighbor Came

Shen Jinxi stared at the silver notes in disbelief: "This...this really was left to you by your maternal grandfather and mother?"

The Su family is a well-known wealthy family. Otherwise, how could he, with his meager salary as a mere Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, have the means to buy the spacious and magnificent mansion that the Shen family has now?

Whenever he thought of this, Shen Jinxi couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate.

Looking back, when the couple divorced, Shen Jinxi was filled with extreme fear.

What if the Su family insists on taking back the huge sum of money spent on purchasing this house?

Whether you fight or not, you'll end up being seen as an incompetent fool by others.

Fortunately, out of consideration for Shen Lanqing, Madam Su gave up the house and its assets, which relieved him of a great burden.

Although 10,000 taels of silver was indeed much less than the Shen family mansion, the Su family's generosity in preparing a dowry for their daughter still greatly exceeded his expectations.

They simply didn't respect him—no, they didn't respect Shen Lanqing at all.

Zhu Luo noticed the subtle change in his expression and sneered, "Of course, these banknotes can't be faked."

Qi was staring so intently that his mouth was practically watering.

The Shen family was just an empty shell. She was so frugal with her daily expenses that she had grown quite a few gray hairs.

Ten thousand taels of silver is enough for her to buy several sets of fine clothes and jewelry. She will no longer attend the flower viewing banquet next month in a shabby manner.

“Mother,” Shen Lanqing reminded her.

Madam Qi was taken aback: "Ah, what, Qing'er?"

"Mother, please keep this safe," Shen Lanqing said calmly.

Madam Qi quickly put the silver notes into her pocket: "Yes, I must keep them safe."

Zhu Luo sneered inwardly, thinking that this woman probably already had a plan for how to use this huge sum of money.

She's dreaming.

With the money issue resolved, Shen Jinxi remembered that his authority as the head of the family had not yet been established. He glanced at Shen Lanqing and said sternly, "None of these are reasons for you to disrespect the matriarch of the Shen family. On your first day back home, you are already so arrogant and rude. How will you behave in the future? If word gets out, it will be because I, Shen, have failed to educate my children properly. Bring me the family rules. Today I will make you remember clearly that you cannot act recklessly in this family!"

"No!" Banxia exclaimed in horror, her eyes wide. "Master, please don't hit Miss! She's injured, you can't hit her!"

Shen Lanxi paused, her hand holding the stick still.

Madam Qi frowned slightly and stepped forward, feigning to advise, "Yes, sir, how can you participate in the selection if you're injured?"

The couple had planned the talent show long ago. They already had a daughter of the same age at home, and Shen Nianjiao, who had been raised by their side, was definitely more caring and family-oriented than Shen Zhuluo, who had been away from home for six years.

Shen Jinxi frowned. Did he have to consider other people's opinions when disciplining his daughter?

"I'm hitting you today to teach you a lesson, so you'll know who's in charge in this family!"

Shen Lanqing didn't even flinch as she swung the stick down.

Zhu Luo cried out in pain.

Ouch, that really hurts!

His own brother, how could he do such a thing?

For a moment, she felt sorry for Shen Zhuluo.

If the girl returns home alive, has she stepped into another living hell?

After being struck ten times with a cane, blood seeped from Zhu Luo's back, and he collapsed to the ground.

The comments section was buzzing.

[It can't be a real fight, right? Lolo, get up and say something!]

Don't worry, if it really comes to blows, this account will definitely be banned. Lolo's just acting, don't make things worse.

[But watching this makes me want to punch them! What kind of fathers and brothers are these? Luckily, we're not related by blood.]

[Um...shouldn't the young prince be making his appearance now?]

However, the young prince did not make an appearance in the end. Only the head of the Shen family once again displayed his tyranny: "From today onwards, Shen Zhulu will kneel in the ancestral hall for three days and be confined to her quarters for a month. Reflect on your actions!"

Zhu Luo was dragged into the ancestral hall, and Banxia followed her in, crying and crawling.

"Miss, sob sob, Miss, how are you!"

Zhu Luo raised her arm, gesturing for her to come closer: "It's okay, I'm fine now, it's just, ouch..."

"Miss, please don't comfort me. How could I not know the power of family discipline? Please wait a moment, the doctor will be here soon."

Zhu Luo steadied herself by supporting her back: "Hmph, the Qi family will hire a doctor for me, and it would be a miracle if they could even provide a few doses of ointment."

"What should we do? Miss already has injuries, and with today's family discipline, she will be left with scars in the future."

"Miss, you should lie down. Doesn't it hurt to sit?"

"No, don't worry. Actually, I wasn't seriously injured, just a bit sore from the shock."

As he spoke, Zhu Luo pulled a thick bulletproof vest out of his clothes. "Hehe, time is of the essence, I can't think of anything else useful, so I'll just make do. And this bag also contains fake blood."

"Fake blood?" Banxia lifted her clothes and examined her carefully: "Miss, there really is no injury, not even the previous sword wound."

"Then I'm relieved. It's just that brat Shen Lanxi, he really went all out. My own sister, he beat me so badly I felt like my bones were about to break."

Without the protection of a bulletproof vest, it's hard to say.

Zhu Luo had already severed ties with her brother in her heart.

Banxia also looked disappointed: "I'm afraid that if I tell you, Miss will be angry."

Zhu Luo frowned: "I have reason to be angry. First, there's no need for us to be distant when we're together. Second, just say what you mean."

Banxia hurriedly apologized again: "There are many people in the family, so please don't change the way you address them. What I meant was that after you and Madam left, Madam Qi moved in, and within three days, the eldest young master was already calling her Mother."

"He really is an ingrate. No man is any good."

Shen Lanxi was only selected for the Imperial Guard this year, thanks in no small part to the recommendation of General Qi, who is also Qi's elder brother.

She had just angrily swung her fist when her bone cracked again, making her gasp in pain.

"Miss, there's no use in being anxious. We'll be staying in the ancestral hall for three days. I don't even have any bedding to go back to. What should I do?"

"You forgot about the air mattress? Don't worry, there's always a way. See those brands? The ancestors of the Shen family will not let their descendants suffer."

Zhu Luo stared blankly at the candlelight in front of the archway.

Is there really no one going to do anything about this family of wicked people?

People were walking around outside the ancestral hall.

The two quickly got into position.

"Banxia, is your young lady awake?"

"What's wrong, Bean? Where's the doctor?"

"I don't know anything about doctors. I'm just here to inform Miss that she can go back."

Banxia was shocked: "We went back? Why? Didn't the master say we had to kneel here for three days?"

The servant leaned closer and explained, "Someone from next door has come and says they want to see the young lady!"

Zhu Luo's eyes lit up.

No way, Xiao Mingyan really came?

The comments section was filled with excitement.