The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 176 Is it her or someone else?

Deep down, Wei Ming didn't want to see Zhou Siyue as the one who harmed her. The two of them usually had a pretty good relationship, and if this happened, Wei Ming wouldn't know who to trust in the future.

"Then let's investigate. There has to be some explanation."

Wei Ming's eyes hardened; she was prepared to accept whatever the outcome might be.

Yang Yueying was tasked with investigating the matter. Shen Hanyu didn't get involved; she was only responsible for delivering the information, and the mission was considered complete.

Wei Ming stopped talking about it and instead asked Shen Hanyu, "Are you confident about the academy exam?"

Shen Hanyu nodded: "Of course there is. The teachers have been working hard these past few days to prepare for the imperial examinations a year from now. You should get better soon so you can go to the girls' school."

Wei Ming relaxed a bit. "You're right. It's more important for me to focus on my studies right now."

The two started talking about girls' schools, and the atmosphere became less awkward than before. Shen Hanyu didn't go back until it got dark.

On the carriage, Miao Cui finally spoke up.

"Miss, it seems that Miss Wei is avoiding this matter."

Shen Hanyu opened her half-open eyes.

"It's clear from these past few days that she and Zhou Siyue have a good relationship, and Zhou Siyue's past experiences were indeed pitiful."

If the evidence hadn't been presented to them, no one in the General's Mansion would have suspected Zhou Siyue.

Shen Hanyu was biased towards Zhou Siyue and lied. As an outsider, she saw things more clearly.

“It’s really hard to accept that her family members are the ones who killed her.” Miao Cui lowered her head, also worried about the matter at the General’s Mansion.

"We'll wait for news about their family matters; we've done everything we could."

Shen Hanyu was quite open-minded. Wei Zhengting and Yang Yueying were upright people. If they had known that Zhou Siyue was responsible, they wouldn't have let Zhou Siyue live.

The carriage moved slowly through the night, the lanterns on both sides of the street emitting a soft glow that illuminated Shen Hanyu's face, making her look somewhat solemn.

She sighed softly, feeling a sense of helplessness towards Wei Ming's situation.

"Miss, do you think Miss Wei might soften her heart towards Zhou Siyue because of this?" Miao Cui still asked this question because she was really curious.

Shen Hanyu shook her head: "Although Wei Ming has a gentle personality, she is not unreasonable. If it was really Zhou Siyue who did it, she will not forgive her easily. However, this matter is indeed a huge blow to her."

Miao Cui nodded and said in a low voice, "That's true. After all, Miss Zhou usually acts so gentle and considerate. Who would have thought she would have such thoughts?"

Shen Hanyu didn't reply, but leaned against the carriage and closed her eyes to rest.

However, she couldn't help but recall Zhou Siyue's various behaviors. Zhou Siyue was indeed a smart person, and she was extremely proper in her dealings with others, even to the point of being impeccable.

If Li Huaijiang hadn't discovered that Zhou Siyue was buying medicine and targeting people in her clan, who would have connected her to her?

Within five days, Wei Ming's maid came to find Shen Hanyu and asked her to go to the General's Mansion.

"But has anything been resolved?"

The maid nodded, but didn't say much, only that Shen Hanyu would know when she arrived.

When they arrived at the General's Mansion, Wei Ming was already much better. She sat in the pavilion waiting for Shen Hanyu to arrive.

"How is it?"

Wei Ming sighed: "It was indeed Si Yue who did it. Father and Mother have investigated everything. She is still young and always makes mistakes, but her intentions are malicious."

Through Wei Ming's explanation, Shen Hanyu finally understood the reason behind the matter.

Two months ago, Zhou Siyue bought medicine to make her clanswoman suffer from insomnia and nightmares. She also bought "Spring Breeze Intoxication" to frame her later.

Later, Yang Yueying went to find a doctor for Wei Ming and carefully selected Doctor Li. Doctor Li was also arranged by Zhou Siyue. He tampered with Wei Ming's medicine, which led to what happened later.

“She is currently being held in the mansion and has not yet been handed over to the authorities. According to Father and Mother, she should be dealt with according to the law.”

Wei Ming hesitated for a moment, but still said those words.

"Hanyu, I plan to see her one more time."

Shen Hanyu drank a cup of tea: "Then let's meet. You must have something you want to figure out."

Shen Hanyu's words actually make sense. Wei Ming hasn't been able to see Zhou Siyue these days; it's all been Yang Yueying and Wei Zhengting who have taken care of it.

Wei Ming got up and went with Shen Hanyu to the room where Zhou Siyue was being held.

Shen Hanyu stayed outside the door, while Wei Ming went in with her maid.

Zhou Siyue, sitting in her wheelchair, looked up when she heard the noise.

I've cried and made a scene these past few days, but it still hasn't changed the outcome.

"What are you doing here? Are you here to laugh at me?"

Zhou Siyue looked away, unsure of how she felt about her cousin.

"Siyue, I have never wronged you. I always think of you. My parents treat you like their own child. Why would you do this?"

Zhou Siyue suddenly sneered: "Treat me like your own child?"

She moved the wheels toward Wei Ming, her eyes filled with resentment.

“But you are the general’s biological son. Even if they treat me like their own child, I am not their biological child. Only if you die, only if you, their only child, die, can they give me everything.”

When Zhou Siyue said this, her tone was matter-of-fact, but Wei Ming couldn't believe it. It turned out that Zhou Siyue had always thought this way.

Even if Zhou Siyue wasn't Wei Zhengting and Yang Yueying's child, they wouldn't mistreat her; it wasn't the kind of terrible treatment Zhou Siyue imagined.

“Wei Ming, you’ve lived a life of luxury, how could you possibly know the plight I’ve endured?” Zhou Siyue gripped the armrest tightly. “I lost both my parents, I was dug out of the snow with only one breath left, and I couldn’t even save my legs. The ridicule and mockery I’ve suffered over the years are beyond your comprehension!”

She needed maids to serve her even when she went to the toilet, and Zhou Siyue had seen those people's expressions before.

Over the years, her heart has become twisted and her thoughts are no longer those of ordinary people.

Wei Ming also understood something at this point: people's hearts cannot be manipulated.

Yang Yueying couldn't possibly be all-encompassing, and she couldn't control those little maids either.

Wei Ming didn't know what to say for a moment, but Zhou Siyue refused to speak anymore.

After leaving Zhou Siyue's side, Wei Ming felt even more somber.

Shen Hanyu had heard everything outside, and there was no point in trying to persuade her now; Wei Ming could only rely on herself to figure it out.

"Take it easy," Shen Hanyu said, holding Wei Ming's hand.

Wei Ming forced a smile: "It's nothing. I just didn't expect that my parents and I would be seen this way by Si Yue."

Since rescuing Zhou Siyue, they have been taking extra care of her, fearing she might overthink things, but in the end, things turned out this way.

"Think of something else, Wei Ming. Some things are just inexplicable. People are independent, and their thoughts cannot be easily changed."

Wei Ming nodded. "I'll be going back to the girls' school tomorrow. The results of the preliminary examinations will be out soon, and I can't ignore these things."