PDLP Chapter 118: Did she know that her deceased mother committed adultery?
Chapter 118: Did she know that her deceased mother committed adultery?
Aunt Xu felt something was wrong.
But she didn't have time to think too much at this moment. She rushed over like crazy and hugged the unconscious Shen Jingyi, screaming "flesh and blood".
While shouting, he kowtowed to Shen Mingde frantically.
"Master, no matter how angry you are, Jingyi is still your biological daughter, your first child!"
Shen Mingde couldn't help but feel a little shaken. Shen Jingyi has been smart since she was young. The first word she called out before she was even one year old was "daddy". He has real feelings for this daughter.
Thinking of this, he sighed heavily and was about to ask the maid to call a doctor when he heard Shen Nanqiao speak.
"My eldest sister is pregnant. By the time the doctor comes, it will probably be too late."
When Aunt Xu heard this, she thought it made sense. After all, she was still concerned about the baby in her daughter's belly. After all, her surname was Ning, and she, Shen Nanqiao, was also the daughter-in-law of the Ning family. She must be worried about not being able to report to the emperor.
Thinking of this, she immediately said.
"Why not ask for the imperial physician, the one from the palace, it's safer."
Shen Nanqiao smiled gently.
"No need. If someone faints due to anger, just need to prick the Yongquan acupoint." He called the little girl over and took the needle that he usually gave to the old lady. "I'll do it."
Aunt Xu was frightened and hurriedly stood in front of Shen Jingyi.
"She is a mother of children. Miss, please think twice before you act rashly."
Shen Nanqiao waved his hand, and immediately two maids came over and pulled Aunt Xu away.
Aunt Xu struggled desperately like a mad woman.
"I don't know who dares to touch my daughter. She is pregnant with the eldest son and grandson of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion."
Shen Nanqiao snorted lightly, ignored it, and deliberately raised his voice.
"I heard that the pain from piercing the Yongquan point with a needle is so severe that it can wake a dead person up from the pain."
Shen Jingyi clenched her fingers calmly and comforted herself that Shen Nanqiao was just exaggerating and she didn't dare to really do it.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, a sharp pain from the Yongquan acupoint went straight to the top of her head. She screamed and sat up reflexively.
Shen Nanqiao pulled out a bloody needle and shrugged.
"Look, isn't this very effective?"
Shen Jingyi's face turned blue from the pain and she felt cramps in her lower abdomen. Then she saw Shen Nanqiao turning to Aunt Xu with a cold face.
"So don't even pretend to faint. Even if a great immortal came today, he couldn't save Auntie. I roughly calculated the money you lost. If you report it to the government, it will be enough for you to stay in jail for half your life." She paused, "So I advise Auntie to pack up your things and leave."
When Aunt Xu heard about reporting to the authorities, she immediately softened her attitude. But then she thought, based on her understanding of Shen Mingde, he would never be able to lose face like that.
Her mind raced as she sobbed.
"Master, you have such a cruel heart. I have followed you for so many years. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard. How can you just sit back and do nothing?"
Shen Nanqiao picked her nails and said lightly.
"If Auntie continues to pester me, I can get back those tens of thousands of taels of silver."
Before Aunt Xu could speak, Shen Jingyi made a prompt decision.
"What evidence do you have to prove that my mother embezzled the money from the mansion?" She turned to Shen Mingde and lowered her voice, "Father, you can't compromise like this. We are the only ones in this mansion who are of the same mind as you!"
Shen Mingde was slightly stunned.
Yes, his first wife’s two children had never been close to him since they were young. If he even sent Aunt Xu away, he would have no one to vent his grievances to in the future.
But looking at Shen Nanqiao's attitude, it didn't seem like he would give up, and for a moment, he felt a little embarrassed.
Shen Jingyi saw that he was loosening up and continued to work hard.
"Father, don't be discouraged. If I can regain your favor in the future, I will do my best to help you get your position back."
Shen Mingde's thoughts were touched upon and he immediately started to weigh the pros and cons.
Shen Jingyi has been on the same page with him since childhood, and she is also very tactful. Although he is at a disadvantage at the moment, he has this piece of meat in his belly, and he will turn things around sooner or later.
Thinking of this, he made a prompt decision and was about to speak when he heard Shen Nanqiao suddenly change the subject.
"I remember that Aunt Ma used to manage accounts under my mother. Her family also came from an accounting background, and she was very good at everything." She looked at Aunt Ma who was standing quietly beside her, "Why don't I return these accounts to you?"
Aunt Ma, who was always watching the heart, was startled when she heard the words. She looked up subconsciously and suddenly understood the second young lady's intention of calling her here.
She changed her usual indifferent attitude and nodded solemnly.
"If the Second Miss thinks highly of me, I will do my best."
Shen Nanqiao nodded slightly.
"I will find a way to make up for the shortfall. It's not easy to be the head of a household, and I will never make things difficult for you."
Aunt Xu was dumbfounded, but then she realized that the money Shen Nanqiao was talking about was the dowry that was snatched from her during the wedding!
Thinking of this, she was filled with grief and anger and burst into tears.
"Shut her mouth!" Shen Nanqiao showed her ladylike aura, "Send someone to send a letter to the Xu family now, and ask them to pick her up. If they don't take her away today, they will have to spit out all the money they spent!"
Shen Jingyi secretly thought that this was not good.
Her uncles are all money-hungry people who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak. If Aunt Xu is kicked out like this, how can she be good?
The most important thing is that I have lost my last resort.
But seeing that the two old women had surrounded her, she blurted out in desperation.
"Wait a minute!" He held Shen Nanqiao's arm and lowered his voice, "I know the secret of your mother's adultery."