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

Seeing the newcomer, Shen Dong and the Xiao family both stood up.

Shen Ninghua's eyes turned slightly cold as she lowered her gaze and stood on the spot.

Many years ago, when old Grand Tutor Zhao was still in power, she had been loaned over to the Zhao family as a distant cousin. Three years later, when his wife, his first wife, died, she had suddenly become the successor. Next, she had added three sons, Zhao Kun, Zhao Yi, and Zhao Ying to the family, plus one daughter, Zhao Huiying.

A fake smile appeared on Lady Xiao's face. "My dear, why have you come?"

Madam Feng moved her skin, revealing a faint smile, "If I don't come now, my granddaughter will be tortured to death by you all!"

Zhao Yunxiang came forward to pay her respects, her face filled with anxiety, "Greetings mother, mother, you found Ling Han? The maid that served her just now said that she ran out, I … "

Xiao Shi frowned coldly: "You are still pregnant, don't get too excited, what if you hurt my grandson?" The words he said just now sounded like he was worried, but in reality, he was complaining. Did he really think that no one else would be able to tell?

Madam Feng turned her head, "Did you really criticize this pitiful daughter of mine with your own words? If she did not cherish the child in her belly, would she be able to hand over the authority of a housekeeper? "

The Xiao Clan naturally could not say that she forced the Zhao Clan to hand over to the Su Clan as she could only silently have an unsightly expression.

Madam Feng looked at Madam Zhao. "You have been in good health these past few days. I heard that Senior Servant Qin was punished for her wrongdoings a few days ago. Even if you don't have a comfortable servant by your side, I've brought two Senior Servants here for your orders."

"Thank you, mother." Mrs Zhao felt a burst of excitement. Without Qin mama, it was equivalent to losing one of her arms. Right now, it was the right time for Madam Feng to give her two trusted aides.

Two mama wearing navy blue dresses respectively stood up and respectfully stood behind Mrs Zhao. Shen Ninghua sized the two of them up, her eyes becoming a little colder. The calluses on their hands were very thick. With one glance, he could tell that they were people who were trained in the art of cultivation. This was probably something the Zhao Family had sent over to deal with the cyan sparrow and Hong Ling, so they had to be very careful in the future.

The Xiao family's expression was very gloomy, the Zhao family did not put the Shen family in their eyes at all! He had just kicked out that annoying old servant and sent two more over. Which servant sent by the Zhao Family was simple? With these two people, Mrs Zhao would not be far from having a comeback.

She had only suppressed Mrs Zhao for a few days to ease her heart, so how could she be willing to let her come out and cause trouble? He turned his head to look at Shen Dong, his eyes were a little disappointed, his own son actually didn't make a sound.

How could Shen Dong not sense the Xiao family's intentions, it was just that right now the country was in turmoil, his influence in the Jiang Nan would probably be implicated, if they were to find out about him, the consequences would be unthinkable. He needed the Zhao Family to help him deal with the Feng Family. How could he offend them at this time?

"It's good to have two people by Mrs Zhao's side."

The corner of Madam Feng's lips curled up in satisfaction, and the expression on her face eased up a lot. However, the Xiao family's complexion turned purple. After pausing for a moment, they suddenly stood up: "My body isn't feeling well, so I won't accompany my own family. Let Shen Dong entertain you."

Madam Feng raised her eyes and looked at her, "Since your relatives are not feeling well, you should stay in the courtyard and rest for a while. Just let the juniors manage the matters outside." Don't stretch your hand out so long when you're old. Do you really think that others don't know her thoughts? Hmph, even if you hate the Zhao Family, aren't you going to treat them as guests?

Lady Xiao's hand that was holding onto the bamboo was somewhat trembling. She forcefully suppressed the anger in her heart and walked towards the door.

She had just walked to the door when she saw Shen Ling Han in her traditional Chinese dress walking into the house with a big smile on her face. She did not even pause when she passed by Shen Ling Han, and just snuggled close to Madam Feng, "Grandmother, you're here. I'm going to be bullied to death at home. You must uphold justice for me."

Madam Xiao's breath tightened and she almost spat out a mouthful of blood. This evil creature, why didn't he ruthlessly beat her to death earlier!

Xue Zhu worriedly helped her up. "Madame, are you alright?"

Mrs Xiao stiffly turned her head to sweep a glance at the hall, seeing Shen Dong smiling as he talked to Mrs Feng, in the end did not say anything, turned around and left in large strides.

Shen Ninghua watched this scene unfold in front of his eyes, his heart surging with waves of emotions. It was a pity that Shen Dong placed too much emphasis on power, and only wanted to borrow the Zhao Family's power to strengthen himself, but he ignored the Xiao Family's thoughts, because both of them lived too tragically.

Hearing Lady Feng's request to release Shen Ling Han, Shen Dong said, "Mother, Ling Han is the direct descendent of the Shen family. I naturally will not treat her unfairly. She did something too outrageously outrageous."

Madam Feng's eyes were sharp: "Whether you raise her father or not, Ling Han's fault is that you, as his father, did not teach her well. She made a mistake and changed it, so it's fine.

Shen Dong frowned, "A while ago, all the princes were here. She made a lot of noise and completely ruined her reputation. It would be better for her to rest in peace for a while now."

"What are you saying!" Mrs Feng coldly put down her teacup, "Ling Han is your daughter, if something happens and you don't want to settle it and instead want her to rest, does your Shen family not want this direct daughter anymore? Oh, I forgot. You have another direct daughter who came back. Which one is Shen Ninghua?

Shen Ninghua took two steps forward and gave a slight bow. "I'm Shen Ninghua. Greetings Grandmother."

Madam Feng's tone was full of contempt and carried an innate sense of superiority. She looked at Shen Ninghua as if she was looking at an ant that could be casually crushed, "Grandmother? "Hehe, no wonder you can suppress Ling Han so much that she can't even breathe. So it's because of your thick skin, my Zhao Family doesn't have a daughter that's born with a Xia."

These words were extremely unpleasant to hear, and Shen Dong's face was slightly pale.

Shen Ninghua looked up at her, his gaze calm and unmoving. His serene eyes seemed to be looking at a dead object as he said, "Just now Grandmother said that I am the direct descendant of the Shen family. So, Grandmother should call you Grandmother. If you don't want me to call you Grandmother, then that's fine. At worst, I can just stop calling you Mother. "

If the original wife's daughter wasn't called a stepmother, then it meant she didn't have to acknowledge her position as the stepmother. If word got out that she was being unkind, then they would see who cared.

Only after hearing this did Madam Feng raise her eyes to look at her. "You're quite a sharp-tongued girl."

Shen Ninghua smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Grandmother, for your praise."

Madam Feng's face was gloomy. When had anyone dared to speak to her in such a manner? She grabbed a teacup in her hand, and with a 'bang', she slammed it at Shen Ninghua's feet. "Kneel down!"

Shen Ninghua's eyes jumped while he stood up straight.

"Why, since you call me Grandmother, you won't even listen to me?"

Shen Ninghua's gaze lightly swept over the teacups on the ground. "Grandmother, is the Zhao Family planning to rebel?"

Feng Shi frowned: "What nonsense are you spouting? Shen Dong, this is the daughter you have been protecting.

Shen Dong's face was ugly, his chest was suppressing a rage that he could not vent. Mrs Zhao and Shen Linghan, who had smiles on their faces, found the scene even more eye-catching. "Mother, Xiao Hua is the most kind-hearted, even the Emperor knows that. She is doing very well."

Seemingly not expecting that Shen Zhu would retort, Madam Feng paused for a moment, and then sneered: "Looks like you're sincerely protecting this girl who doesn't know what's good for her. Back then when the Xia Clan gave her to you, you personally said that she didn't possess the Shen bloodline.

Shen Ninghua's heart violently trembled. What did Madam Feng mean by this? Did Shen Dong doubt her origins back then? What was going on?

Looking at Shen Ninghua whose expression finally changed, Madam Feng sneered deeply, "She's only a wild girl, she'll never be able to show her face. Shen Ninghua, did you not hear what I just said? Do you need me to teach you how to kneel? Senior Qian and Senior Wu, go teach her. "

The two mama bowed. "Yes, Matriarch."

After saying that, the two of them expressionlessly walked behind Shen Ninghua. They raised their hands and grabbed her shoulders, about to press her down onto a shattered piece of porcelain on the ground.

Shen Dong was just about to shout out to stop him when Shen Ninghua suddenly laughed out. "Hehe, I already said that the Zhao Family only has the power to cover the sky, but I actually believed it now. Matriarch He, are you going to kill us to keep our mouths shut? If so many people here have seen it, could it be that you want to kill your father as well? "

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Shen Ninghua shook off the two mama behind her and turned around, slapping them twice in the face with her palms, "The truly bold ones are you two! The broken tea house on the ground is a gift from the Emperor, how many times can you guys afford to die? "

Mrs Zhao and Shen Ling Han's smiling faces suddenly froze, "What did you say?"

"This cup of tea was bestowed by the Emperor to the Second Prince. Because the Second Prince saw that I liked tea and fought for the Emperor's approval, he gave this pot of tea to me. I'm afraid that if I didn't use it carefully, I would have to hand it over to father to collect it. I don't know which maid took the wrong cup of tea and actually used it. Now that my grandmother broke it, it really is all thanks to the Emperor."

Even a single strand of hair had to be given to you as a gift, not to mention a teacup.

Madam Feng's face sank. "What nonsense."

Shen Ninghua bent down to pick up a broken piece of porcelain, smiling as he looked at her. "Grandmother must have recognized the gift. There's even the seal of the Internal Affairs Division on it. Grandmother doesn't believe that we can properly distinguish its authenticity."

Madam Feng's eyes swept the area and her pupils constricted. This teacup was indeed made by the Internal Affairs Division.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze. Shen Ling Han looked up at Madam Feng, "Grandmother …"

Shen Dong looked at the broken porcelain pieces on the floor, "That should be the case..."

Madam Feng snorted coldly, "Although Shen Ninghua's etiquette is lacking, it's not like she can't be taught. Take care of her if you want, and don't lack a few kilograms of food. Two months later will be my birthday, and I have asked her to come to attend the birthday banquet. "

Hearing Mrs Feng's words, Shen Ling Han abruptly raised her head. However, she was frightened by Mrs Feng's stern gaze and looked hatefully at Shen Ninghua as she lowered her head.

Shen Dong knew that the matriarch had given in. She was the empress's mother, so he couldn't be too disrespectful, "Mother Yue is right."

Madam Feng coldly glanced at Shen Ninghua, her tone suddenly changing as she said, "I heard that Xuan Ye has given us quite a few prescriptions. This time, there's a plague in Ping City, if he has the medicine to give me, I'll have someone else take a look. After all, this is an important matter and nothing else will happen to him."