The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

When they arrived at the flower hall, the old lady was not there. Apart from Liang Sihan and Lin Yucheng, everyone else was a woman. However, Qi Jiaying was also there.

Speaking of which, I didn't see Qi Jiaying when I went to the girls' school today.

Qi Jiaying and Liang Siyu's wedding date is set for September. They will be getting married in just a few months after they go to the girls' school.

Shen Hanyu and Liang Fangrong took their seats, and Qi Jiaying looked at Shen Hanyu and smiled at her.

Lingxing carried a tray containing a set of writing implements.

"These are for my younger sisters."

Qi Jiaying knew they had gone to the girls' school today and had been invited by Xu Ying, so she brought gifts with her.

Shen Hanyu let Miaocui accept it.

Lin Yun also received a share, which surprised her.

Lin Yun glanced at Qi Jiaying secretly while holding the things. Qi Jiaying was better than her in both appearance and family background. No wonder the Marquis's mansion would propose this marriage to Liang Siyu.

Upon seeing Qi Jiaying, Lin Yun felt somewhat inferior, but she still harbored a hidden resentment.

Shen Hanyu seemed to understand why Xu Ying had arranged for Qi Jiaying to come over; just like before, it was to warn her, and this time it was to warn Lin Yun.

Because Old Madam Lin and Lin Yucheng are going back, leaving only Lin Yun in the mansion, and Liang Siyu is coming back soon, they definitely need to make preparations in advance.

Qi Jiaying was unaware of Lin Yun's situation; she had only inquired about it beforehand and didn't want to make a mistake at this time.

“Good child, if you ask me, you should go to the girls’ school for a while. My family members are all there, so you can keep each other company.”

Xu Ying said with a smile.

Shen Hanyu thought to herself, Qi Jiaying really suffered from getting engaged too early.

Qi Jiaying didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

“My sisters have already gone, so it doesn’t matter whether I go or not. Besides, the wedding is approaching, and there are many things to prepare. I really don’t have the energy.”

Hearing Qi Jiaying say this, Xu Ying was even more satisfied; she was an obedient daughter-in-law.

Shen Hanyu took a sip of soup; Qi Jiaying's thoughts were somewhat different from hers.

Grandma Lin lifted her eyelids slightly; she naturally understood what Xu Ying meant.

He glanced at Lin Yun to the side, but Lin Yun looked like a wilted eggplant, showing no interest whatsoever.

Grandma Lin put down her chopsticks.

"Speaking of which, we've stayed here long enough; it's time to go back to Yucheng."

Xu Ying looked over and said with a smile, "Why are you leaving so soon? Why don't you stay a couple more days?"

Everyone could tell that this was just polite talk. Old Mrs. Lin waved her hand and said, "Alas, there are many things to do in Yucheng. I have to take the children back with me. It's Yun'er. Yun'er is still at the Chang'an Girls' School. The girls' school in Yucheng hasn't been established yet. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."

Xu Ying already knew that she would keep Lin Yun, so she nodded and did not refuse.

"Don't worry, Yun'er will stay in the Marquis's mansion, and I will take good care of her."

Lin Yun had no relation to them, making her much easier to deal with than Shen Hanyu.

With Grandma Lin gone, Xu Ying felt relieved. Liang Siyu would also be back soon. Her business trip to Yucheng went smoothly, and if she did well, she might even get a promotion.

Looking at Xu Ying's smiling face, Old Madam Lin pursed her lips and remained silent. As long as the interests of the Marquis's mansion were involved, her best friend and Xu Ying in front of her could immediately turn against each other.

Fortunately, Liang Siyu managed to control them this time, and there won't be such a good opportunity again.

After thinking for a moment, Grandma Lin decided to give Lin Yun a few more instructions later.

The host enjoyed the meal so much that he let them drink some wine.

Shen Hanyu only took a sip. The wine was fragrant and mellow, but getting drunk would cause her trouble. She had to go to the girls' school tomorrow and couldn't afford to be late.

Lin Lihua was very impolite, drinking until her cheeks were flushed, and Liang Ruoxue helped her back while lecturing her.

As evening approached, having escaped trouble today, Shen Hanyu got up and went back to rest.

He had only taken two steps when a strong smell of alcohol wafted over him. Lin Yucheng stood in front of Shen Hanyu, his face flushed, and he spoke haltingly.

Lin Yucheng bowed in greeting.

"Miss Shen."

Miao Cui stood in front of Shen Hanyu, preventing Lin Yucheng from getting close.

Shen Hanyu glanced around and saw the sachet hanging from Lin Yucheng's waist. The style of the sachet and the scent it emitted were very similar to the one Liang Sihan had worn before.

She covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief.

"Young Master Lin is drunk. Someone, take him back."

Upon hearing Shen Hanyu's instructions, the people sweeping the courtyard all went to invite Lin Yucheng.

Lin Yucheng dodged it.

“Miss Shen, I only have one sentence to say. My grandmother is about to take me back. I’m afraid if I don’t say it now, I won’t have another chance.”

His expression was earnest, but Shen Hanyu only felt disgusted.

"Young Master Lin, I thought I had made myself very clear."

Shen Hanyu covered her mouth, her voice muffled.

"Since Young Master Lin has acted so recklessly today, I will repeat myself: Young Master Lin, I do not want to have anything to do with you. We have only met a few times, and the joy you expressed is just a heavy burden to me. I do not like it."

Shen Hanyu spoke bluntly, abruptly cutting off Lin Yucheng's carefully crafted lyrical remarks, and his drunkenness dissipated somewhat.

After Shen Hanyu finished speaking, she took a step back. What could Lin Yucheng possibly like about her?

They never discussed poetry or literature together, nor did they ever sit down to get to know each other properly. They were simply attracted to her pretty face and then began to harass her relentlessly, just like Liang Sihan.

A declaration of affection made before truly connecting with someone is far too superficial.

Shen Hanyu understood this point well and had already explained it clearly to Lin Yucheng, but unfortunately Lin Yucheng remained stubborn.

Seeing Lin Yucheng's injured expression, Shen Hanyu had a servant in the courtyard help Lin Yucheng back.

Since they wouldn't see each other again anyway, Shen Hanyu wasn't afraid of tearing things apart like this.

Miao Cui glanced back and couldn't help but complain, "How many times has this happened? He's even more persistent than the Second Young Master. He looks so refined, but you can't judge a book by its cover."

Shen Hanyu handed the handkerchief to Miaocui, saying, "You've certainly learned some catchy phrases."

Miao Cui smiled shyly, looking at the handkerchief in her hand.

What's wrong with this handkerchief?

"Smell the fragrance on this."

Miao Cui took a sniff; the fragrance was pungent and made her dizzy.

This fragrance... When Shen Hanyu first arrived at the Marquis's residence, Liang Sihan said she would give her a calming sachet, and it had the same scent. She had just glanced at the embroidery pattern on the sachet; it was the work of the maidservant who served Liang Sihan. She had seen it in her previous life. She didn't know how something belonging to Liang Sihan ended up on Lin Yucheng.

She couldn't say for sure what spices were in the sachet; if she had stood there a little longer, who knows what embarrassing things might have happened.

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

The fragrance wouldn't last, and Shen Hanyu looked at the handkerchief: "Take it and burn it."

This Liang Sihan is still dishonest; she doesn't learn her lesson even after being taken advantage of.

After washing up and resting, Shen Hanyu began to ponder how to deal with Liang Sihan.

On the first day of classes at the girls' school, she got up very early, dressed neatly, and took a carriage to the school.

Miao Cui was drowsy while holding her book box, and Shen Hanyu didn't wake her up, letting her take a nap on the way.

The carriage suddenly stopped. Shen Hanyu heard the commotion outside, lifted the curtain and peeked out. Something had happened at the girls' school.