Chapter 4 A decree came from the palace
None of the Shen family fell asleep that night.
Mrs. Shen was so angry that she wanted to skin Shen Ning alive, and even instigated Shen Yunlin to report to the officials. It would be better for the officials to take Shen Ning, the evildoer, to the court and kill her alive.
However, family scandals should not be made public.
Shen Yunlin only said that he would find a way. Alarming the government would make Duke Zhen Guo the laughing stock of everyone in the capital. If the incident got too big, he might even be punished.
But if Shen Ning made such a big mistake, he would never let her go easily.
He moved all the Shen family's servants and nurses outside Haitang Courtyard, and tightly surrounded the courtyard door and walls to ensure that not a single fly could fly out.
When the white fish belly appeared in the east, Mrs. Shen came to Haitang Court again.
Shen Ning had changed into plain and simple clothes and was sitting in front of the dressing table. She looked at the face in the mirror carefully. Because she had not slept all night, there was a little shadow under her eyes.
But this cannot conceal Shen Ning's beauty.
Bright eyes, white teeth, plump cheeks, and skin that can be broken by blows.
The direct girls of the Shen family are really bright and charming.
No wonder Qin Yanshu still thinks about it even though his reputation has been ruined, and even wants to sneak into the boudoir at night even if his reputation is ruined.
It's a pity that this Shen Ning is not the other Shen Ning. His shameful thoughts are destined to make it impossible to achieve his wish.
"Ning'er." Mrs. Shen walked to the inner room, glanced anxiously at her son who was tied to the bedside, and then sat down in front of the dressing table, as if he was ready to have a long talk with her, "Your father has made up his mind. , only by marrying Qin Yanshu as a concubine can our Shen family find peace. This matter has nothing to do with your eldest brother, can you let him go first? "
If it were a strong woman, she would commit suicide on the spot after being humiliated to protect her family's reputation.
But Qin Yanshu insisted on taking her as his concubine, and the Shen family was unwilling to give up the marriage. The old lady sternly ordered that Shen Ning must become a concubine in the Qin family.
A woman who has lost her reputation and becomes a concubine of the Qin family will have a mistress to take care of her and serve her husband and mistress in the inner courtyard. She does not have to go out to show her face, and naturally she does not need to endure so much gossip outside.
Moreover, the Qin family is the residence of the uncle of the state. If the emperor takes over the government in the future, Qin Yanshu will definitely shine in the court and will also be helpful to the government of Zhenguo, especially to help Shen Shi'an gain a foothold in the court.
So this marriage is inevitable.
If Shen Ning is still the same Shen Ning as before, their wishful thinking may really come true.
such a pity.
Shen Ning said nothing and quietly tied a gold and gemstone hairpin in her hair with an extremely indifferent expression.
"Mom only has two daughters, you and Yan'er, so she naturally hopes you will be well." Mrs. Shen lowered her eyebrows and her eyes began to turn red, "But mother also has to think about the Shen family, your brother and several sisters, Ning'er , Mother knows that being insulted is not your fault, but in this world, if a woman’s reputation is ruined, she will be ruined. They will look down on you, abuse and humiliate you, and mother doesn’t want that either..."
"My innocence remains." Shen Ning turned around and looked at her expressionlessly, "Those bandits didn't really mess with me."
"How is it possible?" Mrs. Shen obviously didn't believe what she said, "The guards and maids who protected you are dead, how could they let you go? Besides...besides, even if what you say is true, the world knows that you are innocent. , they won't believe it... Ning'er, just agree to marry Qin Yanshu. With his protection, no one will dare to criticize you in the future, and they won't laugh at the Duke's government about this matter..."
"go out."
Mrs. Shen paused and looked at her in disbelief: "What did you say?"
Shen Ning's voice was solemn: "Get out."
"Shen Ning, you are so presumptuous!" Mrs. Shen couldn't help but stood up and stared at her angrily, "I am your mother, how dare you be so unruly and disrespectful to your own mother?"
Shen Ning stood up, looked at her calmly, and spoke clearly and forcefully: "Your daughter Shen Ning died after being humiliated yesterday. The one who survived is not your daughter, and you are not her mother." , so you don’t need to make the decision for her whether she lives or dies, or whether she marries someone.”
Since no one in this family regards Shen Ning as a human being, there is no need for her to fulfill her filial piety for Shen Ning.
They are just strangers.
Shen Ning is dead, and she has taken possession of Shen Ning's body. In the future, she will definitely find the culprit who killed her and help her get the revenge she deserves.
Don't get involved with anything else.
"You!" Mrs. Shen's face was ashen and she pointed at Shen Ning. She looked deeply shocked, obviously unable to accept her attitude towards her, "Shen Ning, you really disappoint me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a maid hurried over: "Madam, madam! There is a decree from the palace!"
Will?
Mrs. Shen's expression changed and she turned to look at her: "The will?"
"Yes." The maid nodded uneasily, "The master orders you to take the eldest son and the two young ladies to the front hall to receive the order, and you must be quick."
Mrs. Shen looked horrified.
This imperial edict must be related to Shen Ning.
The Queen Mother in the palace is Qin Yanshu's biological aunt. If something like this happened, she would definitely not agree to let Shen Ning marry Qin Yanshu. Even being a concubine would be humiliating.
Therefore, this may be a decree to grant death.
Mrs. Shen turned back, looked at Shen Ning who looked as usual, and said coldly: "There is a decree coming from the palace. You should release your eldest brother immediately and go with me to receive the decree. If it is the decree sent by the Queen Mother, I'm afraid you will Even wanting to marry Qin Yanshu as a concubine has become a luxury."
Shen Ning looked indifferent, walked to the bed without saying a word, and untied Shen Shi'an from the bedpost.
Shen Shi'an was tied up for two hours. Now his face was pale and blue, his hair was messy, his mouth was blocked and he couldn't speak, but his eyes were staring at Shen Ning, as if he wanted to tear her into pieces.
Shen Ning pulled his hair with one hand and pinched his neck with the other, forcing him to walk out.
"Shen Ning!" Mrs. Shen was almost going crazy. "We are going out to receive an order! You -"
"Mother." Shen Ning's eyes were cold, "If you say one more thing, I will strangle him to death immediately."