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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

"Aunt is right, this porcelain bottle is indeed something my mother left behind." Shen Ninghua had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes were red. Her appearance made people feel pity for her.

She was born without a mother, but the late Xia Jingyan occupied a great place in her heart. When she was very young, her wet nurse had told her a little about her mother. She told her how wise and intelligent she was, and it was only after her family was persecuted that she had no choice but to marry Shen Dong. She was originally capable of being doted on by virtue of her intelligence and beauty, but the fact was the opposite. Shen Dong doted on his concubine and only treated her coldly. After that, he even lost his life during childbirth.

After she became the Queen, she secretly asked about her mother many times, but she was always scolded by Shen Dong. In order to protect her remaining family love, she forcefully endured it. This time, she must investigate everything thoroughly.

"You child …" Second Madam's face was filled with grief as she pulled Shen Ninghua's hand and sighed emotionally, "Previously, eldest sister-in-law took great care of me. She had always treated things fairly, but unfortunately, she left a little earlier …" When Madam Xia was still alive, she managed the Shen family in a neat and orderly manner. She handled the matters between the second and third branch appropriately, so it was worth it for her to say the word "surrender". As for Zhao Yunxiang, she relied on her status as her eldest sister-in-law to scheme and scheme at every turn. Besides, who didn't know about the dirty things she did with Shen Dong?

Shen Ninghua comforted her, "When I got home, I saw many of my mother's old possessions, but Ning Hua's heart was already very comforted. Aunt, don't be too sad, or it'll be my fault."

"Mmm, the things that elder sister-in-law left behind are all very detailed. I'm afraid none of us can compare to her. I remember that when elder sister-in-law was still here, she gave me a set of face. I will get someone to send it to you some other day."

"Since mother gave it to aunt, how could Ning Hua dare to ask for it again? Also, I heard from my mama that my mother once praised Aunt's beauty and beauty to be most suitable for her, so the jewelry sent to aunt was secretly engraved with the mark of the Joyful Flower."

The First Wife's face stiffened even more as she stared at Shen Ninghua's innocent smile. Unknowingly, a bad premonition began to grow in her heart.

Second Madam Ye frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "When you said that, I remembered. Your mother would carve unique things into all the jewelry she gave people. Her own jewelry is carved with rhododendrons … "Yah, I remember now. No wonder that girl's jewelry looks so familiar. Isn't that something elder sister-in-law left behind?"

With that, the crowd immediately followed the Second Madam's gaze and looked towards the maidservants behind Shen Linghan. The maid's face immediately turned pale and she kneeled on the ground.

No matter how poor the husband's family was, using his wife's dowry was a shameful matter, even for ordinary citizens it would be extremely shameful. If such a thing happened to the Shen family, it would be a huge scandal.

The first wife's face was already green, and the way Shen Dong looked at her made her even more shocked.

Mrs. Xiao turned to look at Shen Ninghua, only to discover that her lips were slightly parted. Her eyes were staring at the hairpin on the maid's head, filled with pain and disbelief.

Second Madam seemed to realize that she had spoken the wrong words as she stood silently by the side. At this moment, she was already laughing in her heart. She was happier than anyone else to be able to see Eldest Madam Zhao Yunxiang's joke.

"What's going on?" Madame Zhao had always kept the back courtyard in a neat and orderly manner, so he had never paid much attention to this matter. He had never thought that Madame Zhao would actually do such a shameful thing, and once the news spread, his report tomorrow would most likely appear on the emperor's imperial desk!

Shen Ling Han's eyes moved, and explained with a smile: "Father, Yi Xiang's sister served the mother, and she herself stayed with the mother for a few days. When I asked about the mother, she gave the hairpin to me to think about. When Yi Xiang saw the hairpin that day, she cried. I asked her some questions and found out that she really missed her mother, so I decided to give the hairpin to her privately. Ling Han acted on her own and asked father to punish her. " Saying that, he stood up and knelt down towards Shen Dong.

"Thank you, father."

Watching the scene of her filial father and daughter being filial, Shen Ninghua slowly clenched her fists. This father and daughter pair was really shameless. They even told such far-fetched lies with true feelings!

Shen Mengyuan, Shen Yulan and many other women from the Shen family were all used as chips to be sent to the houses of the nobles, whether they were concubines or concubines, to use their struggles to pave the way for Shen Linghan. Back then, she had also fallen on this bloody path, but this time, she definitely would not repeat the same mistake.

"I was also extremely surprised when I saw that hairpin just now. I didn't expect that there was actually such a reason. Did Senior Servant Zhou also serve my mother before?" Shen Ninghua asked curiously.

Shen Dong frowned and his expression slightly changed.

Senior Servant Zhou stared blankly for a moment before crying out in alarm, "What is Miss saying? Why can't this servant understand?"

Shen Ninghua paused slightly before replying, "It's nothing much. I just found the material on Senior Servant's clothes familiar."

Second Madam carefully sized him up, and scolded him with a face full of anger, "That material was simply lost to my elder sister-in-law. Although this kind of fabric is not particularly rare, it's still special. I remember it was bestowed down by the palace. What a bold old servant. He actually dared to cut his own clothes. He's not afraid that he won't be able to suppress his good fortune!"

Shen Dong's expression completely changed. Even Madam Xiao stood up and walked in front of Senior Servant Zhou. Back then, Xia Jingyan did indeed receive a reward from the palace for possessing an imperial title. Now, even if she died, these things should still be properly kept as tribute.

The First Wife's face had long turned ashen. Gritting her teeth, she made a decision in her heart before turning around and slapping Zhou mama in the face. "Lowly servant, kneel down!" I have sealed my sister's courtyard by myself and have sent someone to clean it every once in a while. You're the one who arranged all the details. Mrs Zhao's face was filled with pain, her tightly knitted eyebrows even more so.

She was in charge of the Shen Mansion's backyard, so she couldn't afford to make such a big mistake. Moreover, as the successor, it was very difficult to do so, and once the matter involved the Great Wife, she wouldn't be able to explain it clearly. Moreover, using a dead person's item was a gift that would affect the entire Zhao Family if it were to spread. When had Senior Servant Zhou become so bold?

Senior Servant Zhou's heart skipped a beat and her face turned pale. "Madam …" She did not know who said it was nice a while ago, but after secretly pondering for a long time, she decided to cut out a piece of clothing. After putting it on today, something happened immediately.

Mrs Zhao returned his hand and slapped her on the face:

"Slave, you are using Elder Sister's things as you please. What kind of situation are you trying to put me in? Old madam, old master, it is all because of me not disciplining these servants properly, making them ignore my orders and use my sister's things without permission. If my sister were to know about this, how would I plead for punishment against my sister … I hope that the Old Mistress and the Old Master can punish me, otherwise my heart will not be at ease. " As he said this, his tears kept falling, making him look like he was truly in love with her.

Shen Ninghua coldly watched Mrs Zhao's performance, her eyes filled with ridicule. If it weren't for the Madam's indulgence, how could the servants have the courage to use the things of the deceased mistress? Now they were even blaming a servant.

However, she didn't think that she would make this a big issue. Shen Dong was extremely concerned about his reputation and wouldn't let this matter spread out. She only used this point to get back her mother's dowry.

"Mother, what do you think …" Shen Dong looked towards the Xiao family.

Mrs Xiao frowned, looking at the First Wife with a trace of undetectable disgust. "Beat Senior Servant Zhou into thirty pieces of wood and kick her out of the mansion."

"In addition, Ning Hua has also returned. After all, she is the young miss of the mansion, so she should manage her mother's dowry. After all, when she marries, these are also her dowry." With a single sentence from the Xiao family, Shen Ninghua's position was finally decided.

Mrs Zhao, who was initially relieved, suddenly clenched her fists when she heard this and felt her head buzzing. After so many years of Mrs Xia's death, she had spread out her dowry many times, and every time she saw Mrs Xia's jewelry on the bodies of those lowly maidservants, she felt very happy. Where was she going to take those things back?

It was because of that lowly slave girl, Senior Servant Zhou. She was usually arrogant, but now she was actually thinking of the imperial gifts. This person really couldn't be left alive.

Feeling the heavy atmosphere in the hall, Shen Ninghua's face was filled with sadness, but his eyes were faintly brimming with happiness. From today onwards, she would make the Shen family remain under the dark clouds, and these people would have to pay the price for their actions.

After everyone had left, Madam Xiao leaned back on the bed and revealed a satisfied smile. Xue Zhu kneeled on the ground and helped her pinch her leg. "Madame, the young miss seems to be extremely intelligent. This way, you can feel a lot more at ease."

"Mm, I'll bring some good materials over to Ning Hua later. She has been suffering since she was young, so as her grandmother, I have to take good care of her."

In her heart, she could not help but sigh: The madame has always wanted to seize the rights to the backyard, but unfortunately, the First Madam is very powerful, moreover, she has the Zhao Family backing her, and has been faintly suppressing the Old Lady. She does not know how long the two sides will be able to deal with each other.