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The door opened, and Zhang Ma stumbled in, repeating the same few sentences over and over.

Seeing Shen Jinxi's displeasure, Qi Rong quickly scolded, "What are you shouting about in the middle of the night! Do you want to wake up the old lady too? Zhang Ma, you are an elder in the household, be careful not to lose your composure."

Zhang Ma slapped herself in the mouth and hurriedly apologized.

Shen Nianjiao's eyes narrowed slightly: "Aunt Zhang just said that there are ghosts in Qingfeng Garden. Did you see what the ghosts looked like?"

The other two masters in the room also looked at her.

Zhang Ma swallowed hard and said, "Yes, yes, this old servant saw it. It had a beast's face, a mouthful of fangs, and its fur was all gray. Its claws were like sharp knives. This old servant was stabbed several times, and it hurt terribly."

Qi Rong said suspiciously, "No one has ever lived in Qingfeng Garden. I heard from the previous owner's family that it is often haunted, but no one has ever seen it with their own eyes."

"It's true, Madam. This old servant swears to the Buddha. That howling sound made my legs go weak, and those eyes, oh my, they were flashing green light. How could it not be a ghost?"

Shen Nianjiao suddenly laughed: "Aunt Zhang, that's not a ghost, it's a wolf."

"Wolves?" The couple looked at each other in bewilderment.

Shen Nianjiao explained, "Zhang Ma's description is very clear: gray fur, fangs, and sharp claws, and it even howled at the end—isn't that a wolf?"

Shen Jinxi's brows furrowed. Qi Rong glanced at her husband and tacitly guessed, "Master, there are wolves in the East City, and they're both far away and right in front of us. Don't you think it's possible..."

“You shouldn’t,” Shen Jinxi shook her head, glancing at Zhang Ma. “Why did you go to Qingfeng Garden?”

Zhang Ma trembled and instinctively looked to Madam Qi for help.

"Master, it's like this. When I went to Qingfeng Garden to check, I accidentally lost a hairpin, so I thought I'd ask Zhang Ma to inquire about it."

"Yes, yes, this old servant was just asking the young lady at the door when the ghost suddenly pounced on me."

Shen Jinxi sneered: "That's even more impossible. The prince's wolf is huge. If it pounced on you, you would be dead already. How could you be here talking?"

“This…” Zhang Ma choked, but still insisted, “This old servant has good eyesight, I can’t be wrong.”

Shen Nianjiao noticed something else: "You said your sister was standing at the door talking to you, and that she's recovered?"

Madam Qi realized, "That's right, ten strokes of the cane! That family discipline was actually carried out by Lan Qing. How could she possibly still have the strength to stand and talk to you?"

Shen Jinxi found these words jarring, but also puzzled.

Zhang Ma said with certainty: "It's true. The young lady acted as if nothing had happened. She even told this old servant that she was in charge of Qingfeng Garden and wouldn't let this old servant go in to look for her."

Qi Rong raised an eyebrow: "How is that possible?"

Shen Nianjiao smiled slightly and said, "Mother, there's no need to worry. I'll go to Qingfeng Garden first thing tomorrow morning, and then everything will be clear."

She naturally knew why Zhu Luo was alright; something must have come from the mirror and acted as a shield.

But so what? It just means less physical pain. It's just a clever trick.

Her mirror was an upgraded version, which already clearly displayed the entire situation in front of her.

In the first round of competition, Shen Zhuluo overcame numerous obstacles to finally become the Crown Princess. After Crown Prince Xiao Jingchi ascended the throne, she was promoted to Empress, ruling the world with maternal grace. The Emperor and Empress worked together to annex many surrounding small countries, greatly expanding the territory of the Great Liang Kingdom and achieving unparalleled hegemony.

Shen Nianjiao, however, was not so fortunate. She failed to seduce the Crown Prince and was then discovered to have a close relationship with the Fifth Prince, Prince Xuan, which angered her maternal family, the Qi family, and she was abandoned.

With nowhere else to turn, Shen Nianjiao chose Prince Li, but not only did she suffer greatly, she was also killed in the palace coup when the Crown Prince slit her throat with a sword.

Clearly, Shen Zhuluo had the protagonist's aura in the first round, and Shen Nianjiao lost without any chance to fight back.

The game is restarted, and it's anyone's guess who will be favored by fate next.

As Shen Nianjiao, Bai Jiaojiao not only grasped the overall situation, but also knew a secret after her death in the first round.

Shen Zhuluo is not Shen Jinxi's daughter, nor is she born to Madam Su; she is a complete imposter.

This is all thanks to Xiao Jingchi; when one is successful in life, one naturally becomes more talkative.

Too much talk leads to mistakes, giving her a perfect opportunity to turn the tables.

What good would it have done if Zhu Luo had come earlier?

Completely unaware of the truth, she could only be made a fool of by herself.

Thinking of this, she felt even more confident, and her face beamed with pride.

"Hmm, do you want to ask clearly? Jiaojiao is so thoughtful. Mother has to go and take care of the old lady tomorrow morning, so I won't go with you."

Shen Nianjiao nodded: "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely find out the answer. But I have a question."

"Jiaojiao said."

“What if, my guess is right, what Zhang Ma saw was Prince Li’s wolf? What should we do then? I heard that my sister was rescued by the prince on the battlefield. Tonight at the banquet, I overheard some anecdotes about the prince and my sister. I’m just worried that we live only a wall away from the prince’s mansion…”

Madam Qi gasped, "You mean, not only wolves, but even the Prince himself has come?"

Shen Jinxi frowned, his eyes revealing a cold glint, and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of utmost importance, concerning your sister's reputation and honor. You must not believe those unfounded and baseless rumors! You only need to find that hairpin, and you don't need to worry about anything else. Your father will handle it properly."

The prince is not only an outsider but also a member of the royal family. Even if some rumors circulate, others should still be wary, since no one wants to offend that King of Hell.

However, if these rumors were to spread from her own family, it wouldn't just be Shen Zhuluo who would lose face; her future as the Crown Princess would also be uncertain.

If something goes wrong with the eldest daughter, it will be extremely difficult for the other daughters to find a happy marriage!

Shen Nianjiao gave a slight curtsy, a sweet smile on her face, and said softly, "Father is absolutely right, and I will certainly keep your teachings in mind. I hope Father and Mother can put their minds at ease. Although my relationship with my sister is a little distant, I will do my best to improve the situation. Please believe me."

Shen Jinxi nodded with relief: "I'm at ease with Jiaojiao's work. Thank you for your hard work."