C5

There was a hint of guilt in Shen Yuxi's voice as she choked with sobs, as if she was deeply moved by her second aunt's concern.

Second Madame let out a sigh of relief when she heard Shen Yuxi's words. She had said that this vile spawn would not suddenly change his mind for no reason. It must have been a coincidence that the Master had punished Yuan Rong.

Thinking of this, the Second Madame's expression became more and more gentle. "What are you saying, Eldest Miss?"

Shen Yuxi's lips curled up in a cold smile, but that smile only lasted for a moment before she smiled gently at her second aunt. "Aunty treats me so well. I've been feeling a little tired after standing for so long. Let's go in and sit for a while."

Second Aunt nodded and followed Nightbreak Trickster into the room, where they sat down.

Shen Yuxi then turned to Cui'er, who was sitting at the head of the table, and said, "Cui'er, hurry and get me a cup of tea."

"Thank you, Eldest Miss." Every time Second Madame came to Shen Yuxi's house, she would treat her the same way. Now that there was no change, she felt even more at ease with Shen Yuxi's treatment.

When Cui'er had made the tea, Shen Yuanxi took a sip from her teacup.

"Eldest Miss, I've heard that the Muscle Jade Ointment from the Return of Spring Hall has good healing effects, so I've brought it with me today." As Second Aunt spoke, she signaled to the maid, Hong Ying, at the side.

Hong Ying immediately took out an item from her bosom. Looking at its package, it was indeed the Muscle Jade Ointment of the Return of Spring Hall.

Shen Yuxi smiled and nodded. "In that case, thank you very much, Aunt. Please accept this Dreamball."

Dreamy Pearl acknowledged him and quickly took the Jade Muscle Paste from Hong Ying's hands.

Second Aunt's eyes lit up. Seeing that she had achieved her goal, she did not linger any longer. After exchanging a few words of greeting with Shen Yuanxi, she got up and took her leave.

After Second Madame left, Shen Yuanxi fixed her gaze on the bottle of Jade Body Ointment. An indescribable look could be seen in her eyes, making even Nightmare Beads tremble in fear.

Ever since his mother had passed away from illness two years ago, Second Aunt had occasionally come to curry favor with him.

Wasn't it because of the position of being the official wife of that country's duke?

Her mother was the daughter of a duke and the only daughter of a duke. Everyone in the mansion doted heavily on her.

His wife, Shen Yuanxi's grandmother, was an adopted sister of the late emperor. She fought at the border during her reign, and it took her grandmother three years of war to defeat the enemy.

It was also because of this campaign that Shen Yuanxi's grandmother was unable to give birth because of her injured abdomen.

Under his guilt, the late Emperor conferred the title of Yuan Lian Hou, and Shen Yuanxi's maternal grandfather became Duke of Cheng.

Because the grandmother could not bear another child, there was only one other young lady in the estate, so the grandfather and the grandmother loved Shen Yuxi's mother dearly.

Shen Yuxi had heard that when her father had asked to marry his mother, he had suffered greatly.

Now that his mother was dead, Yuan Xi's grandfather and grandmother were very pleased with this fact.

This was also the reason why Second Madame chose to curry favor with Shen Yuxi. As long as Shen Yuxi asked her to be her legal wife, both the Cheng Family and her father would agree.

In her previous life, her scheme had been successful.

In her previous life, when she had married Gongsun Yu, she had been coaxed by him to find an opportunity for her father to carry her as his first wife.

However, the result was that the wolves that were covered in sheepskin grew!

In this life, she wouldn't give them another chance.

Suddenly, Shen Yuanxi sneered and said, "Dream Pearl, come and help me apply this Jade Muscle Ointment."

Nightmare Pearl looked at Shen Yuxi in confusion. Although she didn't know what her young mistress was up to, she still nodded and said, "Yes."

In the next moment, however, Dreamdrop was stunned by Shen Yuxi's actions. She watched as her young mistress took the Jade Muscle Meat Paste from her hands and applied it to the potted soil beside her. A cold sneer hung on her face.

Confused, Nightmare Bead was about to ask when she saw her young mistress shushing her.

Shen Yuxi's eyes were fixed on the door, and Nightmare Pearl turned to look as well.

There seemed to be a figure lying on the ground outside the door eavesdropping, and Dreamball's eyes widened.

"Dream Pearl, you have to carefully wipe the wound." Shen Yuxi stared coldly at the figure standing outside the door.

Dreamy Pearl thought for a while and answered subconsciously, "Yes, Miss."

The figure outside the door left quickly, and Dreamball turned to ask, "Miss …"

Shen Yuxi laughed coldly. "You're nothing but a dog with its master's back. You have to be careful of her in the future."

"Yes, young mistress. Second Madame, she …" Nightmare Pearl glanced at the Jade Muscle Meat Paste in Shen Yuanxi's hands, and a look of worry appeared in her eyes.

Shen Yuxi could clearly see that there was only worry in Nightmare Pearl's eyes, but not surprise.

"Second Aunt?" Shen Yuxi smiled and tossed the jade meat paste onto the table. "Although I've been set up by them this time, I won't tolerate them harming me a second time."

She picked up a handkerchief and wiped her fingers, her eyes glazed over as she thought, "I'll never let them hurt me again, not even my father or brother!"

Shen Yuxi sighed inwardly as she looked at the Dreamcast Pearl. Even her maid could see through the thoughts of her and Shen Yuangrong, so why couldn't she see it in her past life?

Neither Shen Yuxi nor Nightmare Pearl had noticed that a man in black was lying on the roof, writing with a brush.

The man in black held a piece of paper in his hand. When he looked at what was written on it, the man in black smiled in satisfaction.

He then sent a message to his master, saying that Miss Shen had recovered from her illness and could walk. She had also noticed the scheming of the assassins and was prepared so she didn't worry.

The man in black watched the pigeon fly away and forgot about the scenery below. He turned over and shook his head. What was his master doing? Since he was worried about Miss Shen, he might as well take care of her openly …

Yuanxin had no idea what was going on in the eaves. She was preparing for the state dinner five days from now.

The state banquet was held in the palace, and since she represented the Duke of Qin's estate on a trip, she naturally had to prepare well.

The clothing shop had brought clothes for Yuanxin to choose from. There was one set, but it was very well-chosen.

Shen Xi took a fancy to it immediately and left without a word.

The remaining few days were rather leisurely, and the aunt brought Third Young Miss Shen Yuanyi to visit her once.

The injuries on his back healed at an extremely fast rate. He would feel better every day. It seemed that the medicine prescribed by the doctor was extremely good.

As for why Xiao Yi had come that night, Shen Yuxi didn't know. After the Second Aunt left, Shen Yuanxi had Dreamball search the room, but she didn't find anything new or missing.

Shen Yuxi was certain that Xiao Yi had come to laugh at her brother for not sleeping at night.

At the thought of this, Shen Yuxi was so angry that her teeth itched. She decided that she would find an opportunity to settle the score with Xiao Yi during this banquet!