usatvline Chapter 264: One Test and You’ll Know
Chapter 264: One Test and You’ll Know
Qin Xuerong gritted her teeth and looked determined: "You said, as long as we can break this situation, there is nothing we can't do."
Shen Jingyu's eyes were calm, she looked directly at her mother in front of her, and said softly: "In ancient times, people cut their flesh as a guide, mother can follow their example."
Qin Xuerong was stunned for a moment, and asked, "You mean... cutting flesh for the old lady as a lure?"
Shen Jingyu nodded: "That's right, my father and grandmother are now dissatisfied with you and have a grudge against you. It just so happens that my grandmother is sick now. If you are willing to cut off your flesh as an inducement, my father and grandmother will definitely be moved."
Qin Xuerong swallowed her saliva, her heart beating rapidly, as if she was already attracted by the love.
Shen Jingyu smiled and said, "If mother is willing to give it a try, I can arrange the rest."
Qin Xuerong gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. No matter what, it's better than living a cowardly life like this."
*
Two days later, in the evening.
While Jinzhu was helping Shen Shuyi take off her hairpins and rings, she said, "Miss, the Sixth Young Master has been selling things in his room to raise money these past two days."
Shen Shuyi's eyes were cold, and he said in a gentle voice: "Lower the price and cash out the things for him as soon as possible."
"Yes." Just as Jinzhu responded, Yuping came in from outside and whispered, "Miss, there's news from Jiang Li. The master is looking for a Taoist priest called Taoist Taixu, and he should be here tomorrow."
Shen Shuyi repeated softly: "Taixu?"
"Yes." Yuping responded.
Shen Shuyi's eyes were cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Let Jiang Li tie the man up, and I will go meet him in person at night."
At night, the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion delivered the news to the Shen family.
It was said that Madam Song suddenly fell ill and wanted to take Shen Shuyi to stay at the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion for two days.
Shen Jingchuan owed such a huge favor to the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion, and had received great support from the mansion, so naturally there was no reason for him to refuse.
Not only did he send Shen Shuyi to the carriage, he also asked someone to bring two old ginsengs over.
"Take good care of your grandmother. If you need to stay for a long time, send someone to deliver a message back to the mansion." Shen Jingchuan instructed in a deep voice. Seeing that the two brothers Zhao Baokun and Zhao Baopeng came to pick them up, he had nothing to worry about.
"Yes, Daddy. Although I am worried about my grandmother, I am also worried about my grandma. If my grandmother is fine, Shuyi will come back as soon as possible." Shen Shuyi was wearing a dark red cloak and looked at Shen Jingchuan.
Shen Jingchuan said with relief: "Good boy, I will talk to your grandmother."
After helping Shen Shuyi get into the car, Shen Jingchuan looked at the two Zhao brothers and told them, "It's late at night, be careful on the road, and take good care of Shuyi for me."
"Yes, uncle."
The carriage gradually disappeared into the night. Shen Jingchuan turned around and went back home. Unexpectedly, he ran into Shen Jingyu not long after he went back.
"Sister Yu hasn't rested yet so late."
Shen Jingyu walked to Shen Jingchuan's side and whispered, "Strange things have happened frequently in the mansion recently, and my grandmother is seriously ill. I feel a little upset, so I came out for a walk. Why hasn't father rested yet?"
"I just sent Shuyi out of the mansion. The old lady of the Qingyuan Marquis's mansion is ill, so I took her there to stay for two days."
Hearing this, Shen Jingyu frowned subconsciously.
Shen Shuyi is going out of the house for a short stay?
But Taoist Taixu will come tomorrow. If Shen Shuyi is not here, how will this play go on?
"Second sister is very filial, but if grandmother knew about this, she would probably be unhappy." Shen Jingyu spoke softly, as if considering Shen Shuyi.
"Indeed, your father is planning to go to your grandmother to speak up for her. Besides, this matter is not the fault of Yijie. The Marquis's Mansion has come to us, and we can't just turn them away. That would be unkind."
"Father is absolutely right."
The father and daughter chatted for a while until they reached Jing'an Courtyard, where Shen Jingyu said goodbye.
"Baoqin, send someone to deliver a message at night, asking the Taoist priest to postpone his visit to the mansion." Shen Jingyu spoke slowly, wondering if Shen Shuyi had guessed something.
"Send someone to the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion to inquire whether Madam Zhao is really ill? And when did Shen Shuyi arrive at the Marquis' Mansion?"
After Baoqin left, Zhiqi couldn't help but ask, "Miss, aren't we being too cautious? How could the Second Miss have such great magical powers? Can she predict the future?"
Shen Jingyu shook her head gently: "I always have a feeling that Shen Shuyi will not fall for it easily."
*
On the other side, Shen Shuyi went to Qingyuan Marquis Mansion with the Zhao brothers and first paid a visit to Old Madam Zhao.
The few of them took advantage of the night, and after the two brothers confirmed that there was no one watching outside the mansion, they changed carriages and left through the side door of the mansion.
Shen Shuyi turned the cloak inside out, and the originally dark red cloak turned black to blend in with the night.
She had a layer of black gauze covering her face and her hat brim pulled down very low. In order to avoid being discovered, she only brought one maid, Jinzhu, with her, and she was dressed the same as her.
Shen Jingyu is indeed arrogant, the kind of arrogance that comes from the bottom of her heart, but in her previous life, she was indeed very capable. Not only did she successfully marry the Eighth Prince, she also helped him win several beautiful victories.
Unfortunately, the Eighth Prince's luck was not good after all, and his character had major flaws, which is why he was kicked out of the fight for the throne early on.
So, she didn't want to underestimate Shen Jingyu.
After a cup of tea, the low-key carriage slowly stopped at the back door of a house.
After Zhao Baopeng jumped out of the car, he reached out and helped Shen Shuyi down.
Zhao Baokun stared at the tall tiled houses on all four sides and looked around: "Cousin, where is this? What do you want us to do?"
"It's a dark and windy night when people are killed. Naturally, good things will happen." Shen Shuyi smiled.
Zhao Baopeng walked forward and pushed the door open, and then Shen Shuyi stepped in first.
"Miss." Many people bowed together. Zhao Baokun and Zhao Baopeng were dumbfounded when they saw this scene.
There were not many people in the courtyard, but they were all fierce-looking and taciturn.
Even though the two had practiced martial arts for many years, they could still feel the depressing atmosphere in the courtyard at this moment, as if they had entered a den of thieves.
Jiang Lian came forward and led the way: "The man is in the woodshed, just as the young lady expected. Half a cup of tea ago, someone sent a message to ask Taixu to find an excuse to decline tomorrow and go to the Shen Mansion to exorcise ghosts and catch monsters in two days."
Shen Shuyi sneered: "Sure enough, it's coming for me."
Yes or no, you will know once you try it.
As soon as she left the house, Taixu delayed his visit. There was no need to think too much about what he was thinking.
The door of the woodshed was opened, and Jiang Li immediately stepped forward and bowed, "Miss."
Shen Shuyi nodded to him and his eyes fell on a Taoist priest who was tied up on the floor of the woodshed.
The Taoist priest was tied up tightly, with a piece of rag stuffed in his mouth. He looked at her in horror, stammering as he tried to speak.
Jiang Li stepped forward and took the cloth out of his mouth. The Taoist priest exclaimed: "Who are you? What are you going to do? Do you know who I am?"
For Taixu, many high-ranking officials in the capital relied on him very much. It was the first time that he was captured and thrown into a gloomy woodshed like this.