At first glance, she looked like an arrogant girl who had been forced to speak without thinking it through. However, when one listened carefully, Shen Miao’s words were very well organized, leaving no room for negotiation.
Shen Xin and his wife doted on their daughter. If they knew that their daughter was forced to the point of being chased out of the Shen family, they would probably flare up and settle the score with the Shen family.
The surrounding onlookers were in an uproar. They did not expect to see such a good show here. However, Old Madam Shen’s behavior was really displeasing. On the other hand, the fifth daughter of the Shen family, who was taken as an idiot, was forced to such a state. They could not help but pity her and side with Shen Miao.
Chen Ruoqiu was shocked. She looked at Shen Miao and did not say anything. It was too late to say anything now. In less than half a day, everyone in the capital would know about this. Although dissociating themselves with Shen Xin would do the Shen family more good than harm, Chen Ruoqiu still felt uneasy.
Shen Miao had been leading everyone by the nose. However, why did Shen Miao do this? Why did it seem like Shen Miao was using Old Madam Shen’s words to get Shen Xin out of the Shen family?
Chen Ruoqiu couldn’t help but think of what happened a few days ago when the first branch suggested to split up. Old Madam Shen naturally didn’t want the first branch to move out with all the treasures, but Shen Xin and his wife decided not to change their mind. At that time, they were already on the lookout for a new mansion, but this sudden occurrence caused them to temporarily drop their plan. Chen Ruoqiu thought that the separation would be over, but she didn’t expect it to be brought up again by Shen Miao.
Moreover, Shen Miao brought it up in front of everyone, leaving herself no room for maneuver.
Old Madam Shen snorted and walked back in, ignoring the disdainful gazes of the onlookers outside. Chen Ruoqiu hesitated for a moment before holding Shen Yue’s hand and following her in.
Concubine Wan wanted to follow her in, but Shen Dongling shook off her hand and walked straight to Shen Miao.
“Fifth Sister,” Shen Dongling called her.
This seemed to be the first time Shen Dongling called her since she left the courtyard. Shen Miao lowered her eyes and replied indifferently, “Third Sister.”
“Fifth Sister, don’t worry.” Shen Dongling looked weak, but her smile was gentle. “Eldest Uncle will definitely be fine. He’s not someone who will deceive the emperor. The truth will eventually come out.”
Shen Miao’s expression did not change as she said, “Thank you, Third Sister.”
Only then did Shen Dongling smile. She turned around and walked to the stunned Concubine Wan, pulling her into the door.
“Miss.” Jingzhe leaned over and asked, “Why did Third MIss do that?”
Just now, Shen Miao made such a fuss, which almost meant that her relationship with the rest of the Shen family had completely fallen apart. However, Shen Dongling came to express her goodwill. Wasn’t she afraid that Old Madam Shen would punish her?
Shen Miao did not say anything. Looking at Shen Dongling and Concubine Wan’s backs, she shook her head thoughtfully.
When there was no one around, Concubine Wan whispered, “Dongling, what was wrong with you just now? How could you show goodwill towards Fifth Miss? If Old Madam sees you doing that, she’ll tell your father…” Shen Gui did not like the first branch either. It would be strange if Shen Gui was happy that Shen Dongling was eager to please Shen Miao.
“Don’t worry, Mother.” Shen Dongling smiled. “None of them is Fifth Sister’s match.”
“What?” Concubine Wan was stunned.
Shen Dongling pursed her lips and pulled Concubine Wan forward. “No more asking. Let’s go back.”
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With such a big thing happening, even the commoners were alarmed. Naturally, the situation in the imperial court was tense.