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

Sensing Shen Ninghua's gaze, Chu Junyi smirked at her and tapped her fan against her palm.

Shen Ninghua retracted her gaze and did not think about why Chu Junyi would suddenly help her. Instead, her thoughts raced as she tried to guess what the first wife was planning.

This batch of wine was specially brewed by her to give away people, but she didn't add anything into it. As soon as the first wife and Shen Linghan took it out, they immediately became poisoned, and coincidentally, it was triggered by a servant girl. Other than that maid, everyone else was fine, but this step by step plan was really ingenious, and the reason why Shen Linghan opened her mouth was probably to give the first wife some time to reveal the poison in the wine.

Murdering a prince was a capital offense, even if he had doubts in his heart, with Shen Dong's personality, he would simply push the blame onto her. After all, she had been living outside for more than half a year, maybe she had some grievances in her heart, as long as the Shen family was fine, why would it matter if she sacrificed one or two of her daughters?

Before the people who had gone to call on Imperial Physician Chen had returned, the first lady had already rushed over with a group of maidservants and mama.

When she saw Shen Dong, she heaved a sigh of relief as if she had found someone to rely on. She went forward and bowed to the Fifth Prince and the others before speaking urgently, "Master, quickly go and take a look. For some reason, a few crows are circling to the west side of the mansion's gate and are calling out to the yard.

Shen Ling Han seemed to be afraid as she muttered, "Everything was fine before, but why is there so much trouble now?"

Shen Ninghua raised her eyes. Hehe, now that so many things have happened, it's definitely her fault.

The raven was regarded as an ominous bird in the Great An Dynasty. It would send someone to chase it away whenever it saw one. But now, the raven was lingering in the Shen Mansion. Wasn't this extremely unlucky?

Liang Yu, who had been kneeling at the side, suddenly cried out, "My mother, you died miserably. Old master, the west side isn't Tranquil Heart Garden. My poor old lady must have been tortured to death. Those crows are reporting for mourning. Our son is unfilial, Mother …"

Liang Yu's voice was shrill and ear-piercing. He cried like a rogue in a well and had lost his image. Shen Dong's face was as dark as the day before the storm. He clenched his teeth, veins popping on his forehead. "Fifth Prince, things have been handled one by one. Since Imperial Physician Chen still hasn't been invited, we should first investigate the Tranquil Heart Garden."

"If that's the case, then this official is lacking in manners. Servants, go to Tranquil Heart Garden!" After he finished speaking, Shen Dong cast a cold glance at Shen Ninghua and took the lead to walk out.

After waiting for the others to leave, Shen Ling Han then strolled over to Shen Ninghua and looked at her condescendingly, "Sis, the Shen family's threshold is very high, not just anyone can enter. This person, before climbing up, it's best to weigh his own weight before he falls down, lest his body shatters to pieces."

Shen Ninghua retracted her gaze and suppressed the rolling hatred in her eyes. She stood up and smiled at Shen Lingghan. Her long black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, accentuating her beauty. "Since little sister knows, why didn't you lower your head to look at your own feet? After all, you are the one standing in the clouds.

"Heh, you're quite sharp tongued now, but that won't save you. Shen Ninghua, just me alone is enough for the Shen Mansion! " Shen Ling Han gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with determination.

Shen Ninghua let out a soft laugh as she lightly flicked the dirt on the hem of her skirt. It was as if what Shen Lingghan said just now was not as important as the dirt. Then he turned and walked out of the hall.

Shen Ling Han felt as though she was punching cotton. Her chest felt stuffy, and she really wanted to use her eyes to slow her down. After a while, she smiled contemptuously. Shen Ning Hua, let's see how you're going to kneel down and beg for mercy!

In the sky to the west, a few crows were circling in the air, letting out unpleasant croaks. Shen Ninghua raised her head to take a look, her footsteps paused for a moment before she continued walking towards Tranquil Heart Garden.

Outside Tranquil Heart Garden, a group of servants surrounded the courtyard's entrance layer by layer. Yi Xiang and the other two maids Zhao Yunxiang had arranged to sweep the courtyard with were kneeling on the ground, their faces pale and trembling. Seeing Shen Ninghua coming over, Yi Xiang crawled two steps forward. She raised her hand to grab at Shen Ninghua's skirt, but the Cyan Bird kicked her wrist.

Shen Ninghua lowered his head to look at her, his eyes especially cold. "I have a strong heart, I can't afford to be a maidservant like you."

Noticing Shen Ninghua's gaze, Yi Xiang's heart trembled. It was as if the young miss knew what she was thinking about, causing a layer of dense chilliness to arise from the bottom of her heart.

Hong Ling, who followed behind, snorted and curled her lips in disdain. She hoped that the girl didn't regret it.

Shen Dong stood still and nodded at Zhao Yunxiang beside him.

Mrs Zhao nodded and turned to instruct Qin mama. "Senior Servant Qin, take your men and search the courtyard."

Senior Servant Qin respectfully nodded. "Yes, Madam."

The Tranquil Heart Garden was Shen Ninghua's residence after all. No matter how angry Shen Dong was, he wouldn't let the guards and attendants search Miss Shen's yard. Therefore, she had long since arranged for someone to wait there. Hmph, this time she would definitely take Shen Ninghua's life. How could she let that slut, the daughter of the Xia Family, live a life like this!

Qin mama led her people and quickly left. Shen Dong frowned as he looked at Shen Ninghua, who was standing at the side. He saw that her expression was tranquil, without the slightest hint of panic or anger. He couldn't help but recall another figure in his mind. That woman was the same. Even at the last moment of her life, she had a faint smile on her face, as if there was no difference between life and death …

It was a pity that this daughter of hers was unlucky. If she died today, a glorious funeral would have been her death.

"Reporting to the Old Master and Madam, this servant brought people to search the west side of the box." Qin mama brought a few people with a large box and walked over.

The box was about half the size of a person and its lid was tightly locked with a palm-sized lock.

Seeing the box, the corner of Shen Dong's eyes twitched. He glared fiercely at Shen Ninghua and said, "Open it!"

"Father, this box contains all of my personal belongings. Although it is not particularly valuable, it is still something that belongs to my daughter. It is better not to open it." Shen Ninghua frowned slightly as she spoke in a slightly embarrassed tone.

The first wife looked at her reproachfully, "Ninghua, it's useless to refuse now. Don't anger your father anymore. "Old master, it's my fault. Elder sister left early, so I should be the one who taught Ning Hua, but …"

"You can't be blamed. She was the one who was mischievous since she was young." Shen Dong said with a dark face, "Shen Ninghua, hurry and open the lock."

As Zhao Yunxiang had hinted at her having no one to support her, Shen Dong had said that there was something wrong with her character and character. The two of them were truly worthy to be husband and wife: "Father, ever since Grandmother decided to kick out Senior Zhou, I have never seen her again.

Mrs Zhao raised her head, "Ning Hua, if you are innocent, the old master will definitely believe you. It's better for you to open the box."

"That's right, big sister. Those who are clean and those who are muddled will know what's good for themselves. Even though we are still family after all when big sister left home, father will definitely uphold justice." Shen Ling Han stepped forward and held Shen Ninghua's hand, preventing her from going forward to stop the guard from forcefully breaking the lock.

Shen Ninghua raised her pitch-black eyes and looked straight at her. "Sister, like I said, that box is just some junk!"

Shen Ling Han laughed coldly to herself. What a joke. This box was something his mother had arranged for him. Inside the box was the strangled Senior Servant Zhou. Hmph!

Seeing the guard move forward to pick the lock, the anxiety on Shen Ninghua's face became even more apparent. "Father, there's really nothing inside."

Seeing that the guard was about to forcefully open the lock, the cyan sparrow immediately rushed forward and kicked the guard who tried to break the lock away. It turned around and blocked the front of the chest. Its sharp eyes fell on the guard who was glaring at it.

The first wife frowned and turned her head to look at Liang Yu, who was standing at the side, with the intention of winking at him.

Liang Yu immediately cried out loudly, "First Miss, you killed this servant's mother. You're not even letting her go? You're going to be punished like this! This servant might have a cheap life, but he knows how to write the word filial!" Shen Ninghua, you are the young miss of the Shen family, I can't take revenge on my mother and have no face to live in this world anymore. Mother, your son is here to accompany you.

Seeing that Liang Yu was about to charge at the wall, Shen Dong's face turned dark green and he hurriedly shouted, "Stop him!" Baili Jinze and Chu Junyi were both present. If the Shen family were to have a death story involving a servant, how would he be able to stand up in the imperial court?

"Father, why don't you believe me?" Shen Ninghua stood straight in front of Shen Dong, her eyes filled with sadness.

The surrounding guards all rushed forward, although the cyan sparrow was skilled in martial arts, its fists were unable to contend against the four of them. As they were holding her back, another guard ran to the chest, lifted a stone from the side and threw it onto the bronze lock.

The lock clattered to the ground.