After rebirth, I seduced the abstinent Marquis and became the white moonlight

Chapter 25 Confirming the Charge

After an incense stick of time, the two walked out of the grove. Shen Ning tugged at her skirt, her face flushed.

Seeing Si Yan's satisfied look, she got an idea and started talking about business: "Husband, it's my sister. She seems to be having a bad time in the Duke's Mansion. I want to go see her tomorrow, or take her home."

What she said was very straightforward. What she meant was that Shen Rou and the Duke's Mansion had an irreconcilable conflict. Si Yan didn't want to ask about other people's family affairs. He just said, "You can use the staff in the mansion at your disposal. If you have any problems, ask Ling Feng to come to me."

With Si Yan's support, she was no longer afraid. Shen Ning took Si Yan's arm and shook it: "Well, my husband is so nice."

The palace banquet officially began. According to the rules, guests had to bring some gifts for such occasions. Rong Wan'er wore a gold-inlaid nine-dragon bracelet playing with a pearl. It was made of real gold and silver. It was obvious that she had spent a lot of money on it. She thought that they would all be a family in the future, and when Concubine Li died, all these would be hers.

When it was the General's Mansion's turn, Si Yan presented a rare bonsai, and Shen Ning painted a picture of flowers, and they both presented them together.

She did not expect that this painting would win the favor of His Majesty. After all, no matter how good a painting was, it would be priceless. After seeing everyone's priceless gifts, she even felt a little regretful and hoped that His Majesty would not notice it and think she was shabby again.

But what one fears will come true. Perhaps the painting was too conspicuous among the pile of gold, silver and jade, and the emperor took a liking to it at first sight. He pointed to the eunuch beside him and said, "Who sent that painting? Bring it to me and have a look."

Shen Ning's heart skipped a beat, and he pulled Si Yan beside him and said, "What should I do? Will His Majesty think it's too shabby? I should have known not to bring this painting."

Si Yan had heard that Shen Ning was a good painter, but he had never seen it in person, and he didn't think much about it when he gave her the painting. He held Shen Ning's hand and said, "It doesn't matter. Just tell the truth to His Majesty."

The emperor looked at it for a while, then he stroked his beard and laughed, "This painting is quite good."

The eunuch next to him told the emperor at the right time: "Your Majesty, this was done by Madam Si Yan."

Speaking of Shen Ning, the emperor's face changed slightly, and he paused for a moment before speaking: "Mrs. Si is indeed clever and skillful, but I heard from Dean Xu that in the competition a few days ago, you and another girl from the Shen family had the same scene. What's going on?"

The emperor was already accustomed to the intrigues in the harem, but the key point was that he had praised Shen Yuyao's paintings before. In fact, he believed in Shen Yuyao in his heart, but Shen Ning presented the paintings again today, and it was obvious that he was not afraid of trouble. This matter became interesting.

Anyone who dares to blatantly falsify information is challenging the emperor's authority, no matter who it is.

People from the Shen family also came today. After all, they are fence-sitters and never offend anyone.

Shen Hong didn't expect that the emperor would mention the Shen family at the banquet, and he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Shen Ning had nothing to fear from being questioned about her face, but family disgrace should not be made public. Just as she stood up and was about to put the matter behind her, Shen Hong could no longer sit still and suddenly spoke up:
"Your Majesty, Yuyao's achievements in school are obvious to all. It's all my fault for not educating my daughter properly. It's fine if she makes noises at home, but I didn't expect that it would be heard and polluted Your Majesty's ears. I really deserve to die."

Although Shen Hong didn't say it explicitly, he first praised Shen Yuyao. It was obvious that the daughter who was not good at educating her daughter was Shen Ning.

Moreover, no matter whether it was true or not, it was in the Shen family anyway. Since Shen Hong had said it was a family matter, the emperor could not say anything more. Besides, Shen Ning still had Si Yan behind him. He pondered for a while and said, "In that case..."

Shen Ning originally wanted to make a big deal out of it, but Shen Hong's biased words really irritated her. She still knew that she was thinking about the Shen family. In order to protect Shen Yuyao, did Shen Hong ever think about her situation? He was so biased towards her. In that case, don't blame her for being cruel.

Shen Ning stood up immediately and squeezed out two tears: "Your Majesty, please be wise. My sister is still a child and it is inevitable for her to be vain. Although she stole my paintings and used my name, we are all family. I don't care anymore. I also beg Your Majesty not to blame my sister." Shen Ning's heartfelt words seemed to be an excuse for Shen Yuyao, but in fact they confirmed her guilt. Shen Yuyao was dumbfounded after hearing this, and stared at Shen Hong.

People around began to whisper, and some even looked at Shen Yuyao, hoping that she could come out and explain.

Shen Ning hoped that she could swallow her anger and not do anything weird. She also had no intention of settling old scores and just let the matter pass.

But how could Shen Yuyao be willing to do that? If she admitted it, the reputation she had accumulated over the years would definitely be ruined, and the Duke's Mansion would definitely not want a daughter-in-law with a stigma.

After thinking for a moment, she stood up tremblingly and pointed at Shen Ning: "Sister, how could you..."

Before she finished her words, she suddenly covered her chest and seemed to have fainted from anger.

Although she didn't finish her words, she left enough room for everyone's imagination. Could it be that Shen Ning was slandering Shen Yuyao, which was why she was so angry?

Shen Ning didn't expect her to use this trick. Here she goes again. Her acting of fainting is superb.

Si Yan watched all this from the sidelines, his face cold. Just when everyone thought that this farce was over, he suddenly said, "Miss Shen looks so bad, could it be that she is having a heart attack? If she is not treated in time, her life may be in danger."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd around them immediately became agitated.

"Yeah, it looks motionless, maybe it's dead."

The emperor took this seriously and called to the people around him, "Quickly call the imperial physician."

Shen Hong's forehead was sweating. He waved his hands and said, "No, no."

But no one would listen to him. Soon, the imperial physician arrived.

As we all know, the quickest treatment for people who suddenly faint is bloodletting.

When the first shot was given, Shen Yuyao almost fainted. Then the second and third shots followed. Shen Hong felt sorry for his daughter and wanted to stop the doctor: "Forget it. Maybe she is tired. Just go home and rest."

Shen Ning refused to do it. He pressed Shen Yuyao's shoulder and said, "That won't do. He hasn't woken up after several injections. Could he be dying soon? Doctor, please give him the injections."

The imperial physician also found it strange. Normally, a patient would wake up after one injection, but why didn't three injections work? The imperial physician took a deep breath and said confidently, "Don't worry. Ten fingers, or toes, are all that's needed. We will definitely be able to save Miss Shen today."

Shen Yuyao gritted her teeth. When she heard that he was going to stab her, she could no longer lie still. She opened her eyes and slowly woke up. She said breathlessly, "Where is this? What happened to me?"