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As the elder brother, Shao Shengping should have naturally shed two tears, but right now, his face revealed a trace of sorrow, "Thank you, Fourth Miss."

It just so happened that Lin Lian was about to go comfort the Duke Chengan's wife. He happened to walk out and see the two of them standing together, so he walked over and greeted, "What is County Prince talking about?"

If the man standing at the side was a man, she would definitely shout loudly to ruin Lin Shu's reputation, but if the man was Shao Shengping, she would not dare to act rashly.

Shao Shengping turned and left. Before he left, he did not forget to look at Lin Shu.

"Fourth Sister, what did you say to Duke Chengan Palace's County Prince just now? I'm glad to see you both! "

The way he said those words wasn't too good!

Lin Shu looked at her deeply, "Lian Jieer, you can't say those words randomly. Now that Shao Xi's body is not even cold yet, and the County Prince of the Duke Chengan Palace is Shao Xi's blood brother, how can we have the mood to chat and laugh?"

"I'm afraid I was mistaken!" Lin Lian's eyes were also red. She couldn't help but ask again, "Then what were you talking about just now?" There were a few ladies who wanted to take advantage of the cruise ship to chat with the County Prince Palace's County Prince, but he had completely ignored them. He had not expected that the Fourth Sister would actually enter the eyes of the County Prince Palace's County Prince s. "

As she spoke, she continued in a low voice: "The number of doors in Duke Chengan Palace is about the same as the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion. Adding to the fact that the County Prince Palace is good at reading and has a good appearance, I heard that even the teacher in charge of the White Horse Institute said that he will definitely be able to enter the top three this time … Fourth Sister was not young either, he was about to be able to set the date for the marriage … Could it be that Fourth Sister is about to marry into the Duke Chengan Palace and become the Mrs. Shizi? "

These words were a test, a threat.

"Think what you want!" Lin Shu turned and left. She was making Lin Lian's heart itch.

Lin Lian, on the other hand, kept stomping her feet.

Because of Shao Xi's death, the following atmosphere became a little depressing. Early in the morning on the second day, First Madam brought the few girls back, but she did not dare to casually make decisions regarding this matter. She had to return and report it to Grand Madam.

And Shao Shengping rushed back with the Duke Chengan's wife last night.

At this time, he was in the study room discussing this matter with Duke Chengan. Although Duke Chengan was young, he had a fat body and his face was covered in the words of mediocrity, which was indeed the case. It was fortunate that he had already started discussing many matters in the mansion with his son a few years ago, and this matter was also the case.

Now he paced back and forth like an ant on a hot pan, muttering, "What to do, what to do … I have already promised First Princess Pingning. "

There were two concubines that gave birth to ladies in the Duke Chengan Palace, but he could not bring himself to do so. He wanted to send these two to the First Princess Pingning Palace, even the First Princess Pingning would not want them.

After rushing for an entire night, Shao Shengping's face had a look of weariness, but it was nothing more than laziness, "I have already mentioned it to you before, we cannot agree to anything from the First Princess Pingning. If we do agree, how can the Duke Chengan Palace establish itself in the capital in the future? You only thought of being able to climb onto the First Princess Pingning s and Zhou Family s, did you not think that you would be able to bury the hundred years old reputation of Duke Chengan Palace inside? "

"At first, when Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion agreed to this marriage, Grand Madam wanted to ask First Princess Pingning to enter the palace and ask the empress dowager or empress to grant you the marriage. However, First Princess Pingning had only promised you a position of the third rank, so you agreed to this marriage.

"Shut up!" Duke Chengan's face had a hint of anger, anyone who gets scolded like that by their son will get angry, "Even though everyone says that you are talented and intelligent, but don't forget, I am your father, how dare you talk to me like that? "Just how many scholars are there in this world that you can guarantee that you'll be able to take on the position of a third-rate scholar in the future …"

There was not much to say!

Right now, Shao Shengping was becoming more and more incompatible with his father. From a third rank? Heh, this position was not difficult for him to take, it was only his father who was mediocre and mediocre, at his age, he was still an official of the fifth stage, "If you are unwilling to listen, then I will not speak of it, but first you have to think carefully about how to deal with the First Princess Pingning. First Princess Pingning is gloomy, and is not an easy opponent to deal with. When the matter of the Yin Kindness was spread, Sister Xi'er died, it would cause people to think that maybe our Duke Chengan Palace was behind this! "

He went on.

Duke Chengan was drenched in cold sweat. He wanted to call for his son to stop him, but his son had already stepped down the stairs.

Shao Shengping's face had a somewhat mocking smile, it seemed like his mother was right, he was the one who had to support his family.

The servant that followed behind him said softly, "County Prince, why didn't you tell us everything you saw yesterday … And you want me to give you justice? " He had kept these words to himself the previous day, knowing that his master had an idea, so he had endured until now.

"Speak? What did you say? " Shao Shengping laughed coldly, his mouth carrying a bit of malice, "Say that I saw Sister Xi'er being pushed into the water with my own eyes? That person had lured away the maidservants by Sister Xi's side, and forced the wives by her side to commit suicide? Have you ever thought about the benefits of saying such words? "

The attendant was stunned for a moment.

Shao Shengping's footsteps did not pause for even a moment, and continued to advance forward with large strides, "It's just that I don't understand why she wants to harm Sister Xi Er."

"But even if she hadn't done it, I would have done it anyway. Father's skin is shallow, and he was able to get into a dilemma with the Duke Chengan Palace for a small advantage, but I can't do it, if Sister Xi'er dies, the First Princess Pingning will only suspect that Mother and I were to come to the Duke Chengan Palace's side, and that would only be a suspicion. At that time, when Mother and I were not present, would First Princess Pingning really criticize the Duke Chengan Palace for this matter?"

"But because of this, the reputation of the Duke Chengan Palace has been preserved, and Sister Xi'er's death is well-deserved!"

He had clearly seen his own little sister being held to her head by an oar and drowned in the lake, but he had still ignored her … Until now, he could still remember Shao Xi's seaweed like hair floating in the water, and her green jade colored clothes floating up and down as she struggled. At that time, he wasn't without hesitation, but in the end, he still didn't choose to help.

The manservant, however, did not even dare to speak. It was as if he could never see through his master's thoughts.

Currently, this matter was also being discussed in the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion. Grand Madam forced himself to call Lin Shu and the others over to the Green Pine Academy, and asked all of them. I have already asked the two of them about Sis Hui'er, then what about Lian Jieer? You? What were you doing when Shao Xi died? "

Lin Lian instantly panicked. "At that time, I was picking lotus roots as well."

Finally, she added, "At that time, when I was in the middle of nowhere, there were quite a few ladies who could testify for me."

The Grand Madam heaved a sigh of relief, "Since this matter is unrelated to our family, it can't be better. You guys also did the same thing, how did I teach you guys since you were young? Do you still want your reputation? Do you still want to talk about marriage in the future? Do I have to finish shaming my Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion before I'm satisfied? "

These words were full of insults.

Lin Shu only pretended not to understand. In front of Grand Madam, she had already mastered a skill, as long as Grand Madam did not point at her nose and scold her, she would not care about any of Grand Madam's insinuations. In any case, she was angry at Grand Madam, not her.

A few days ago, news came from the manor saying that Auntie Zhong's health was getting worse, and she was afraid that she would not live for much longer. She did not dare to anger Grand Madam at this crucial moment, "Grandmother, I know I was wrong …"

Grand Madam's expression became slightly better.

However, the First Madam by the side said softly, "Mother, what do you think is going on … Shao Xi did not drown, but who would be so ruthless? How could a young lady have such a huge grudge against someone else? It is not possible to say which family the Duke Chengan Palace and the Duke Chengan Palace had an enmity with, since the Duke Chengan Palace has always been cautious when they lost all these years. Even if there really is a enmity, they would not go after a little girl … "

She still remembered the look of Shao Xi's corpse when it was carried out. Back then, she was such a beautiful little girl, but at that time, she was completely drenched and her face was completely lifeless. As she thought about it, she felt her heart ache.

"Since this matter has nothing to do with our family, then don't worry about it. There are a lot of things that can't be answered just because you ask. This matter will be handled by the Duke Chengan Palace and the Huaiyin Palace themselves... Now that such a thing had happened and the matter had gotten out of hand, the young ladies present were suspicious. Although the Sis Hui'er did not go to the lake at that time, how could such a thing be said openly? Are you saying that our two girls had nothing to do with this? "If it really is like this, I'm afraid that we will offend the remaining few clans."

Thus, not only could he not say it, he could only forcefully swallow his bitterness.

Lin Hui said softly: "Then in Grandmother's opinion, what do we do now?"

The Grand Madam glanced at her and slowly said: "The most urgent matter right now is to accept the marriage ceremony at the Huaiyin Palace. I only said that the few ladies at that time went to see each other, and since it was to discuss marriage agreement, then this matter has nothing to do with our family, or the Huaiyin Palace.

In fact, if one were to think about it carefully, it was reasonable. At that time, the Grand Madam of the Huaiyin Palace had brought a pair of daughters to welcome him.