The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Liang Siyu had just returned and was in the study when the servant rushed in.

"Young master, the First Madam and Granny Song are coming this way with several people, looking very aggressive. They seem to be angry."

Liang Siyu frowned. What was her mother doing here at this time?

He went out of the study and happened to run into Xu Ying. Without saying a word, Xu Ying called the people behind her into Liang Siyu's bedroom.

Seeing the search in full swing, Liang Siyu asked, "Mother, what are you doing?"

Xu Ying looked at Liang Siyu and said, "I think you've really lost your mind!"

Liang Siyu was confused and didn't know why the usually kind Xu Ying had suddenly turned against him.

Granny Song went into the room and soon came out with Suzhou embroidery fabric. Liang Siyu hadn't decided what to make with the fabric yet, so she put it aside for the time being.

Upon seeing the material, Liang Siyu seemed to understand.

Xu Ying glanced at it and sneered, "It's a fine piece of material, but unfortunately it was given to the wrong person."

Xu Ying threw the piece of Suzhou embroidery fabric on the ground and stomped on it, mixing it with the soil.

Liang Siyu felt that Xu Ying was somewhat unfamiliar now.

"Mother, what are you doing? This is just a thank-you gift from my cousin to express her gratitude for helping me speak up for Sihan."

"What kind of thank-you gift requires you to exchange gifts privately? Yu'er, you are the child I have the most faith in. I don't want you to be blinded by Shen Hanyu and let her bewitch you."

Liang Siyu felt that every word Xu Ying said was absurd. He had no such intentions at all, but Xu Ying seemed to be convinced of it.

Xu Ying took a deep breath: "No matter what you think or what Shen Hanyu plans, I will not allow you to have any contact with her in the future. I have picked out a few families for you to look at carefully in the next few days, and give me a satisfactory answer by the end of the month."

Xu Ying meant that she should be told which family's daughter she had her eye on before the end of the month, and then she would go to propose marriage.

Liang Siyu suddenly felt all his strength gone. No matter how he explained, Xu Ying wouldn't listen. After making a scene with a threatening attitude, she issued an ultimatum.

The matter was kept quiet. Xu Ying only brought her trusted confidants, as she didn't want to hear any rumors about Liang Siyu and Shen Hanyu being entangled.

Xu Ying also felt extremely disgusted with Shen Hanyu. She hadn't even dealt with her properly, but Shen Hanyu had run into her on her own. So she shouldn't blame her for being ruthless.

Shen Hanyu was unaware of what had happened to Liang Siyu. Liang Fangrong was still in Shen Hanyu's courtyard and asked her a question when she returned.

What did your aunt say?

"Let me stay home and keep my grandmother company."

Shen Hanyu replied calmly that this house arrest wouldn't last long, so she wasn't worried.

Liang Fangrong breathed a sigh of relief; at least it wasn't a punishment.

“You should have listened to me a long time ago. Look how well-behaved Ruochu is, isn’t she just fine?”

Shen Hanyu looked tired: "Mother, if you have nothing to do, go and spend more time with your grandmother. After all, she hasn't seen you for so many years."

Liang Fangrong understood the meaning behind Shen Hanyu's words and moved her lips, but Shen Hanyu simply closed the door.

Miao Cui placed the oil paper package on the table, and Shen Hanyu remembered that this was an extra apology from the princess.

Feeling something was off, Shen Hanyu went over and opened it to take a look. Inside were some pastries. Shen Hanyu picked up a piece and tasted it, then glanced at a note in the corner at the bottom.

"You can go out now, I need to rest."

Shen Hanyu told Miaocui to go out and keep watch, while she pulled out the note herself.

The note had a few lines of small writing on it.

Princess Yongning knew about this because of the Third Prince. I've investigated the matter of the Marquis of Guangning for you, so there's no need to worry.

You can tell from that tone that it's Pei Du.

Shen Hanyu felt a warmth in her heart. Since Princess Yongning knew in advance, she must also know that it was Liang Ruoyan who did it.

The Third Prince is also here today, and Princess Yongning wouldn't hide anything from him. It seems there's little hope for Liang Ruoyan and the Third Prince's relationship.

Pei Du said he was going to investigate the matter of the Earl of Guangning. Shen Hanyu burned the note with a candle flame to cover the dim light in her eyes.

She knew everything about the Earl of Guangning's affairs, and she came over twice in a row. It seems that the other Earl of Guangning's sweetheart is about to enter the manor.

If things don't go well, that's easy to handle. Shen Hanyu smiled and told her to let her beloved inform Lady Guangning in advance.

In her previous life, she also learned about the place where the Earl of Guangning often met with that person in secret.

Let them fight like dogs first, then deal with it slowly.

Shen Hanyu was confined to her home. Apart from not being allowed to go out, everything else was fine.

She still went to Fu'an Hall to pay her respects every day. The old lady seemed unaware of what had happened at the Princess's residence and treated her the same way.

When Shen Hanyu was having breakfast with the old lady in the morning, Xu Ying happened to come in. When she saw Shen Hanyu, although she didn't want to give her a good look, she still pretended to be nice.

"Hanyu is here too."

Shen Hanyu stood up and made way for the old lady, who then wiped her mouth.

"Didn't I exempt you from the greetings? Why did you suddenly come here?"

Xu Ying sighed and said, "Mother-in-law, something has happened and I'd like you to give me some advice."

Xu Ying didn't say what had happened, but the old lady understood and told Shen Hanyu to go back.

Shen Hanyu glanced at Xu Ying, wondering what kind of gossip Xu Ying was going to spread to the old lady this time.

As soon as the person left, Xu Ying began to pour out her grievances.

“Mother-in-law, Yu’er is of marriageable age and I want to settle things as soon as possible so that some people in the household will give up their hopes. If this hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be in such a hurry to ask you to persuade Yu’er.”

Xu Ying began to sob softly as she spoke.

The old lady squinted her eyes. The only outsiders in this mansion were Liang Fangrong and Shen Hanyu. Xu Ying had deliberately sent everyone away, so it was undoubtedly Shen Hanyu.

"I had no idea that this had caused any trouble."

Xu Ying wiped away her tears and said, "It's not that I'm deliberately speaking ill of you, but Hanyu is really dishonest. If I hadn't discovered it in time, she might have come to you one day."

Since it concerned the most promising grandson in the family, the old lady's heart naturally leaned towards her grandson.

"I'll call Yu'er over and talk to him when he gets back. Once this matter is settled, things will be peaceful."

Xu Ying rolled her eyes around.

“Mother-in-law, should we also let the unmarried young men in the clan come and have a look at Hanyu?”

The old lady nodded: "You can arrange it as you see fit. Don't let anyone else know. After all, she hasn't been in our household for very long. If outsiders hear this and make wild guesses, it will damage the reputation of the Marquis's mansion."

"My daughter-in-law knows."

Having received the old lady's order, Xu Ying straightened her back and smiled.

What's the use of Shen Hanyu trying to please the old lady? In the end, she still has to do things her own way.

After Shen Hanyu returned, she asked Miaocui to check on those shops. She couldn't go out for the time being and didn't want to waste any more time, so she could only send Miaocui over.

Miao Cui solemnly agreed to this important task.

"Don't let anyone see you," Shen Hanyu instructed.