The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

On the day of her birthday banquet, Xu Ying seemed very happy. When she saw Shen Hanyu walking over, she took the initiative to speak.

"Hanyu, I recently invited Young Master Ding to the manor. He is very learned. If you and your cousins ​​have any questions, you can ask him. Speaking of which, Hanyu and Young Master Ding have met a few times before. It seems like fate."

Liang Fangrong knew about this. She could tell that Ding Wenxi was someone the Marquis's mansion had found for Shen Hanyu, meaning he was very likely to become Shen Hanyu's future husband.

She had met Ding Wenxi a few times and even spoken with him for a while. He was a frail scholar from a respectable family, and Liang Fangrong's impression of him wasn't too bad.

"The teachers at the girls' school will answer my questions; there's no need to trouble you, Young Master Ding."

Liang Ruoxue curled her lips behind her back. She had seen Ding Wenxi a couple of days ago and thought he was there to curry favor with the Marquis's family. But now, after hearing Xu Ying's words, she realized that he was there to be a concubine for Shen Hanyu.

Liang Ruoxue had intended to say a few words in support of Shen Hanyu in preparation for their deal, but before she could even speak, Lin Lihua pulled her onto the carriage.

"Why are you getting involved in what's going on over there? I know you're on good terms with Shen Hanyu now, but when they're fighting, just stay away and don't get involved."

"Who would want to be on good terms with her? If it weren't for her being able to help me, I wouldn't even look at her."

Lin Lihua looked at Liang Ruoxue and thought, "Yes, this kind of personality is more like the Liang Ruoxue I knew before."

"How did she help you?"

Liang Ruoxue remained silent. She had never mentioned the matter of the Third Prince to Lin Lihua because the matter had not yet been accomplished.

"Anyway, it's a good thing."

Lin Lihua couldn't get any more information from him, so she had to give up.

Xu Ying's complexion was not good, and Liang Ruoyan helped her up. Shen Hanyu had already boarded the carriage.

"Has Liang Ruochu sent any news?" Xu Ying asked Song Mama in a low voice.

Granny Song shook her head.

Xu Ying couldn't help but curse, "She's a useless piece of trash; she can't even get anything done."

Liang Ruochu, whose name was called, did not hear Xu Ying scolding her. She held the bulging purse in her hand, then placed it with the maid and told her to put it away. She quickly got into the carriage.

Upon arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, one could hear the lively atmosphere inside. Zhao Yu's birthday banquet had attracted many guests, and not a single person who was on good terms with Zhao Wanfu was absent.

Princesses and princes from the royal family also came to offer their congratulations, and gifts piled up like mountains. Shen Hanyu also handed over the things she had prepared.

This wasn't Shen Hanyu's first time here, so she wasn't nervous. She looked around first, and then saw Zhou Yurong and Xiao Ran walk in side by side.

The two seem to have a relatively harmonious relationship, unlike before.

Turning her gaze away, Shen Hanyu followed the people from the Marquis's residence. Feeling that someone was watching her, she turned around and only saw Liang Sihan flirting with her maid. She didn't see anyone else passing by.

Shen Hanyu frowned, and that feeling of panic welled up in her heart again.

Suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, Shen Hanyu sat down in her seat, and the others also took their seats, whispering among themselves.

Wei Ming and Ji Yuxiu greeted her and then returned to their seats. This time, they had come with their elders.

Zhao Yu, the protagonist of the banquet, arrived relatively late. She was dressed in her finest attire and looked stunning.

Liang Ruoyan looked over, and couldn't help but feel envious.

The Crown Prince's wife is truly living a life of luxury. Just by looking at how lively this birthday banquet was, you can tell how secure Zhao Yu's position is.

Seeing Zhao Yu so successful, Liang Ruoyan's resentment towards Liang Ruoxue and Shen Hanyu deepened.

After Liang Ruoxue came in, she looked for Li Jun. She didn't dare to be too blatant, but just watched her cautiously.

Shen Hanyu sat for a while, then got up and walked around.

The banquet hasn't officially started yet, and there are people all here, so nothing should happen for the time being.

Just as she was thinking this, when she reached the artificial hill, someone grabbed her wrist before Miao Cui could react.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Shen Hanyu and Miaocui widened their eyes.

Zhou Yurong stared intently at Shen Hanyu, increasing the pressure on her wrist as if she wanted to crush it.

"Shen Hanyu, you are really great."

Shen Hanyu frowned in pain and looked at the people nearby. They hadn't noticed what was happening. If they did, she wouldn't be able to explain herself no matter how hard she tried.

"Are you afraid someone will see us?" Zhou Yurong's voice was like a devil's whisper, and Shen Hanyu shuddered reflexively.

"Then I'll make things difficult for you. If it weren't for you, how would Xiao Ran know about A Yue's existence?"

Shen Hanyu understood. So Zhou Yurong had found out about this. No wonder he was so angry.

"Lord Guangning, are you sure you want to make a big scene? Today is the Crown Princess's birthday banquet. I remember you were just reprimanded because of Lu Lingyue's matter and made quite a fool of yourself. Do you want the Emperor to know what you've done now?"

Even if we are seen by others, if I want to prove my innocence, I can simply die to prove my innocence. But what about you? If something happens to you, are you sure you can still protect Lu Lingyue? If I can die with the person Guangning Earl loves, then it would be worth it.”

Shen Hanyu's eyes gleamed with a burning light. When she mentioned Lu Lingyue, the force with which she gripped Lu's wrist increased significantly. Lu seemed to feel no pain at all, and her eyes revealed a resolute determination.

It seemed that if Zhou Yurong continued to make things difficult, Shen Hanyu would really commit suicide to prove her innocence and then drag Lu Lingyue down with her.

It has to be said that Zhou Yurong was scared. He was afraid of threatening Lu Lingyue, who was now his weakness and Achilles' heel.

With her grip loosening slightly, Shen Hanyu's gaze passed over Zhou Yurong's shoulder and fell upon Wang Yan, who was walking gracefully towards them. Wang Yan conveniently blocked the view from that direction, shielding them from everything.

"Lord Guangning, His Highness the Crown Prince is looking for you."

Wang Yan spoke very politely. Zhou Yurong let go of her hand and whispered in Shen Hanyu's ear, "You won't have an easy time either. Just wait until I take you into my household. Do you think the girls' school can protect you? Once I bring it up, see who in the Marquis's mansion will refuse this marriage for you."

After saying that, Zhou Yurong turned and left, leaving Shen Hanyu standing there, her blood seemingly frozen.

Noticing that something was wrong with Shen Hanyu, Wang Yan went over and found that Shen Hanyu's hands were ice cold.

"Shen Hanyu, come to your senses for a moment."

Shen Hanyu took a quick breath, a flash of murderous intent crossing her eyes, and then she smiled and thanked Wang Yan.

"No need to be polite. We're classmates, so it's only right to help you when you're in trouble. No one saw what happened here, so go back now."

Shen Hanyu turned and left. She looked down at her wrist, where the fingerprints were clear. Just a moment ago, it felt as if her past and present lives had overlapped.

She leaned against the pillar and closed her eyes, determined not to sit idly by and wait for death.

She was in such a hurry because she knew that no one in the Marquis's mansion would refuse the marriage on her behalf.

Shen Hanyu pulled down her sleeves to hide her wound before entering the banquet.