She's skilled in medicine, martial arts, and even understands animal language—the abandoned dau

"Why should we, the old couple, be the ones to visit her when she returns to the capital? What kind of logic is this? If outsiders find out about this, what will become of our family's reputation?" Upon hearing this, Madam Wang felt extremely resistant, her tone full of dissatisfaction.

She felt only hatred for her daughter, Shen Man, and not a shred of love for her.

In order to consolidate her position in the Marquis's mansion, she deliberately abandoned her and replaced her with a son to raise, but she never expected that she would be so lucky.

Now, she has repeatedly opposed her, first harming her eldest son-in-law, and now causing her son to be beaten. Wang Shi wishes Shen Man would die immediately, so how could she be willing to bow her head and apologize to her?

When Marquis Qingyang heard her say this, he frowned and sternly rebuked her, "What do you know? Man'er has been wandering outside for many years and has suffered a lot. We are the ones who owe her."

Moreover, it was Chongyang who offended her first and committed such a grave mistake; it is only right that we go to apologize. This is not only to make amends for the harm done to Man'er, but also to salvage the reputation of the Marquis's mansion.”

Although Wang was still dissatisfied, seeing the resolute expression and unquestionable majesty in Qingyang Marquis's eyes, she dared not say another word.

She could only swallow her anger, but secretly she was determined to teach Shen Man a lesson if she ever saw her.

As for the gifts that Marquis Qingyang asked her to prepare, she didn't take them to heart at all, and simply had Granny Sun pick a few things at random to get by.

The next day, around 9 a.m., the Marquis of Qingyang and his wife, carrying gifts, traveled by carriage to Shen Man's residence.

When the two arrived at Shen Man's residence, Shen Man was sitting in the pavilion in the backyard with Xue Ying, watching the lotus leaves in the pond sway in the wind.

"Miss, the Marquis of Qingyang and his wife have come to visit!" a servant rushed in to report.

Upon hearing this, Shen Man slightly raised her eyebrows, a fleeting, almost imperceptible coldness flashing across her beautiful eyes.

She remained seated as still as a mountain, showing no intention of getting up to greet them. She simply said to the servant, "Oh? They've come quite quickly. Please invite them to wait in the living room."

Xueying, who was standing to the side, seemed to sense her master's displeasure and began to hum in dissatisfaction, as if she was feeling indignant on behalf of Shen Manming.

Shen Man patted its little head. "Let's go, come with me back to the room to change your clothes!"

Meanwhile, after being led to the living room, the Qingyang Marquis and his wife found it empty.

Wang's already gloomy face became even more unpleasant. She turned to the Marquis of Qingyang beside her and complained, "My lord, look at this! Does this ill-mannered girl have any respect for us? How can she treat guests like this?"

Marquis Qingyang glared at Wang and warned her, "Don't talk nonsense. We were in the wrong to begin with."

Wang had no choice but to shut up and sit down angrily.

After a while, Shen Man walked into the living room unhurriedly. Looking at the Qingyang Marquis and his wife with their different expressions, she curled up a mocking smile: "I wonder what brings the Marquis and his wife here today?"

Wang snorted coldly, about to speak, but was stopped by Qingyang Marquis with a look.

Marquis Qingyang said with a face full of guilt, "Man'er, I have come here to apologize for Chongyang's rudeness. I hope you will not take it to heart." As he spoke, he gestured for his servants to present the gift, "A small token of my apology."

Upon hearing this, Shen Man felt a chill run through her heart.

It seems that Marquis Qingyang still cares about his adopted son quite a bit, otherwise he wouldn't have gone out of his way to apologize on his behalf.

Looking at the gifts piled on the table, she suddenly became curious and wanted to open them to see what good things were inside.

So, in front of the two of them, she opened the top box and found a broken porcelain bowl inside.

Seeing this, Shen Man couldn't help but sneer, "What does the Marquis mean by offering a broken bowl as an apology? Do you think I'm easy to fool?"

Wang was furious that Shen Man would open the gift on the spot. She stood up, pointed at Shen Man, and cursed, "You ungrateful wretch, how dare you speak to the Marquis like that!"

Shen Man didn't back down either, staring directly at Madam Wang, "Madam, that's a strange thing to say. You've come here today to apologize, is this all the sincerity you have? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others?"

Marquis Qingyang glanced at the broken bowl, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and quickly tried to smooth things over, "Man'er, I was in a hurry when I left home and brought the wrong gift. I will have someone bring you the gift in a moment."

Shen Man turned to look out the window, "My lord, there's no need to say anything more. If you truly wish to apologize, then show some sincerity. Otherwise, please leave."

After saying that, he ignored the two of them.

Marquis Qingyang looked embarrassed, while Madam Wang trembled with anger and couldn't help but curse, "You little slut, don't be ungrateful! We've already given you face by coming here in person to apologize!"

Shen Man's eyes turned cold, and she slammed the teacup heavily on the table: "Madam, I am no longer the helpless baby I once was. If you continue to be disrespectful to me, don't blame me for being impolite."

Upon hearing this, Xueying immediately assumed a fighting stance, staring intently at Wang Shi, which startled Wang Shi so much that she quickly stood up and took several steps back.

Seeing this, Marquis Qingyang quickly pulled Wang Shi back and said to Shen Man with a smile, "Man'er, don't be angry. It was your mother who misspoke."

Shen Man snorted lightly, "Lord Marquis is mistaken. I, Ding Man, have only one mother in this life, and that is Ding Lanxiang. Judging from Madam's demeanor today, she doesn't seem to be here to apologize, but rather to support Shen Chongyang."

Marquis Qingyang never expected Lady Wang to act this way, and felt that she had completely disgraced him.

Shen Man glanced at the couple, knowing that she wouldn't get anywhere with them, so she gave them the order to leave: "Lord Marquis, Madam, if there's nothing else, please leave. I've just returned to the capital and have many matters to attend to."

Left with no other choice, Marquis Qingyang had to leave with Lady Wang.

Wang complained the whole way, and the Marquis of Qingyang, suppressing his anger, slapped her across the face as soon as he got into the carriage.

"Lord Marquis, what right do you have to hit me?" Wang Shi covered her burning cheek, staring at Marquis Qingyang in shock and anger, her eyes filled with disbelief.

At this moment, Marquis Qingyang was burning with rage. His eyes were wide open like copper bells as he roared, "On what grounds? Because of what you did today, you almost pushed the Marquis's mansion into an abyss of no return!"

Look at the mess you've made! What kind of gifts did you bring? And you're spouting nonsense, recklessly insulting Man'er. Do you even know what she holds in her hands right now?

Although Wang was afraid, she still stubbornly said, "She's just a wild girl who's been abandoned for many years. What kind of ability could she possibly have?"

Marquis Qingyang trembled with rage, "What do you know! If she reveals that you switched your child, we're all doomed!"

Upon hearing this, Wang's face turned deathly pale, and her legs began to tremble slightly.

"Then... what should we do now?" Wang asked anxiously, her voice tinged with panic.

Marquis Qingyang glared at her fiercely, "What else can we do? Quickly find a way to make amends, make sure Man'er calms down, and then we'll figure out a way to smooth things over."