The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 131 You should think about what other stupid things he's done.

The palace maid relayed the information truthfully, and Lin Lihua turned pale.

Han Yueru gently comforted her, "Please go and inform them again that the Lady of the Duke's Mansion requests an audience and asks if we can see the Imperial Concubine."

The palace maid went in again, and Lin Lihua couldn't help but squeeze Han Yueru's hand and thank her.

When the palace maid came out for the second time, her expression was even colder.

"Her Majesty said that instead of coming to beg her, Madam Lin should think about what foolish things Young Master Liang did three years ago. Madam Lin should take care of herself and leave."

This meant to send her away, and Lin Lihua dared not disobey. She walked back with uneven steps, the palace maid's words echoing in her mind.

three years ago?

What does this make her think?

Regardless, Lin Lihua returned to the Marquis's residence first, intending to have Liang Chengli inquire about it.

As soon as she returned, Liang Chengli rushed out and bumped into her.

"What did the Imperial Concubine say?" Liang Chengli asked anxiously.

Lin Lihua grabbed his arm: "What happened?"

Liang Chengli stomped his foot: "The incident of Han'er killing someone three years ago has resurfaced, and I'm afraid she'll get an even harsher sentence."

Lin Lihua finally couldn't hold on any longer and fainted.

The second branch was in chaos, while Xu Ying, listening to the commotion next door, couldn't help but shake her head.

"Fortunately, Yu'er has always been under my supervision since she was a child and has never been to those places or learned bad things from those guys. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have a bigger headache than Lin Lihua now."

Granny Song also said, "We don't need to worry about the second branch of the family. The Qi family shouldn't say anything about this. We need to start making arrangements for the eldest son's marriage."

After several months of preparation, it's almost time.

Xu Ying must make careful arrangements and ensure that the marriage between the Marquis's mansion and the Qi family does not go wrong in the slightest.

Half a month later, Pei Du at the border finally received a reply from Shen Hanyu.

He had been expecting a reply, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Upon opening the envelope, familiar handwriting came into view.

The letter made no mention of how dangerous the trip to Suzhou was; it only described what Shen Hanyu had discovered there, what trivial things he had done recently, and what he had eaten. The letter then inquired whether he was adapting well to the frontier.

The tent flap was opened, and Pei Du put the envelope away, but the newcomer still had sharp eyes and smiled mockingly: "Written by your fiancée in Chang'an?"

As he spoke, he placed the food in front of Pei Du.

Pei Du nodded, which was taken as an admission.

"Hurry up and come out after you finish eating. Tonight is going to be dangerous, and we'll probably have to stay on guard all night again."

Pei Du said okay and started eating, while reading the letter again.

After he finishes keeping watch tonight, he will write a letter and send it back.

In the past two weeks, Shen Hanyu personally went to see Liang Sihan being sentenced, and felt only satisfaction in her heart.

Although he didn't die, it was enough for him to waste the rest of his life in prison.

On the day of sentencing, Lin Lihua wept uncontrollably, and Liang Chengli supported her. Liang Ruoxue did not show up, probably because she felt extremely ashamed.

Shen Hanyu, wearing a veiled hat, stared at their retreating figures.

"Liang Sihan is just the beginning."

Shen Hanyu turned to leave, but unexpectedly saw Lu Lingyue in the crowd.

Lu Lingyue didn't care about any of that. She took advantage of the chaos to run to a nearby clinic and nervously spoke to the doctor.

Shen Hanyu looked at her, but Lu Lingyue didn't notice anyone staring at her through the veil.

Miao Cui whispered, "Didn't Lu Lingyue marry into the Guangning Marquis's mansion? Why does she look so disheveled?"

Everyone knows that the Earl of Guangning is very fond of his newly arrived concubine, but now it seems that's not the case.

Lu Lingyue was dressed in rough clothes and deliberately wiped her face to make herself look yellowish-black. If Shen Hanyu hadn't looked closely, she really wouldn't have been able to tell.

Judging from this, it's probably to cover up something. As for whose cover it's to cover up, it's probably Zhou Yurong or Xiao Ran.

Shen Hanyu didn't continue reading, but told Miaocui to find someone to ask Lu Lingyue what she had done at the clinic later.

Miao Cui's people quickly returned with a reply.

The people at the clinic tried to hide it, but eventually, under duress and coercion, they told the truth.

"That man was very strange; he asked the doctor to prescribe a formula that could fake a pregnancy."

Hearing her say that reminded Shen Hanyu of her past life.

At that time, Xiao Ran often tormented her. She was favored by Zhou Yurong, and compared to the timid and cowardly Lu Lingyue, she naturally became a thorn in Xiao Ran's side.

She couldn't bear it, so she came up with a plan to keep Xiao Ran quiet for a while, even at the cost of sending Xiao Ran to hell with her.

Just like Lu Lingyue, Shen Hanyu begged Yuan Qi to prescribe the same medicine to create the illusion of her pregnancy, and then plotted to frame Xiao Ran, making everyone believe that Xiao Ran had caused her miscarriage.

After that, Xiao Ran was indeed confined to her quarters and reprimanded by the Empress. Shen Hanyu achieved her goal, but Xiao Ran did not fall. Instead, she suffered even more frenzied revenge.

Seeing Lu Lingyue embarking on this self-destructive path, Shen Hanyu didn't offer any advice.

She's been protecting Lu Lingyue for so long, and it's only because Lu Lingyue herself wanted to enter the Guangning Marquis's residence that she should keep quiet.

"Just ignore it and let them make a fuss."

She would resolve this old matter concerning the Guangning Marquis's mansion sooner or later; all that was needed now was an opportunity. She was already gathering information about Zhou Yurong and Xiao Ran, as neither of them were that fool Liang Sihan.

When the two of them did things, with a prince of the opposite sex cleaning up after them, they naturally did everything cleanly, leaving no trace.

If you were to investigate, Xiao Ran's father might discover something and get you into trouble, so Shen Hanyu did it very discreetly.

With this matter concluded, it was time for Shen Hanyu to take the prefectural examination.

Miao Cui was busy inside and out, preparing things for Shen Hanyu to take with her.

Shen Hanyu smiled at her and said, "I can't use too much if I bring too much. This is enough."

"I'm just worried about the possibility, girl. It is a bit heavy, but if anything goes wrong, we will have more chances than others."

Miao Cui's words made sense, and Shen Hanyu accepted them.

Holding a bamboo broom, Xiao Tao asked Azhi expectantly, "Sister Azhi, what is the prefectural examination?"

Azhi scratched her face. She felt that she should know, but her mind was blank and she couldn't think of anything.

"I don't know, it must be a very important exam."

Shen Hanyu looked at the two of them. They had been in the manor for half a month and had no ill intentions.

"Do you two want to go to a girls' school?"

Their ages seem suitable; it all depends on their wishes.

Xiao Tao had heard of the girls' school; it was founded by Princess Yongning, who overcame all opposition.

Some of the sisters at Suqin Pavilion were so tempted that they begged their mother, but they were beaten by her and never dared to mention the matter again.

Xiao Tao walked up to A Zhi and tugged at A Zhi's sleeve: "Sister A Zhi, do you want to go to the girls' school?"

Azhi's lips moved, and her hopeful eyes fell on Shen Hanyu.

“I can arrange it if you want to go,” Shen Hanyu promised.