NCCnovel Chapter 421: Unable to Accept Such a Gift
Chapter 421: Unable to Accept Such a Gift
Zhang Jinping was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Shen Jingyu to be so calm.
Could it be that her injuries were not that serious?
Otherwise, why would he be so generous to invite them in? Aren’t you afraid of becoming a laughing stock?
Qin Xuerong also paused, and seeing Baoqin lowered her head, she did not seem to be faking it, so she said, "Since Sister Yu has nodded, then please go in. But Sister Yu still needs to rest, so the rest of you..."
As Zhang Jinping walked in, she said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. We won't bother you any more."
Inside the tent, the air was filled with a strong smell of medicine mixed with some blood and fragrance, which was really not a pleasant smell.
Shen Shuyi looked up and saw that although Shen Jingyu had invited them in, she did not show up.
Her bed was already exquisite, and now a layer of gauze was drawn beside the bed, so apart from being able to vaguely see her figure, her appearance could not be seen at all.
Seeing this, Shen Shuyi knew that he would not be able to watch Second Aunt's joke today.
People like Shen Jingyu would not easily let others see her make a fool of herself. She must have regarded falling off her horse and being attacked by a swarm of bees that day as a great shame and humiliation. Now she certainly would not wait for others to take advantage of her misfortune and laugh at her.
So, even if she was pretending, she would pretend to be calm.
"Sister Yu, why is she still holding up the gauze curtain? What did the imperial physician say about this injury?" Zhang Jinping asked tentatively. After all, she came from a wealthy family, so she couldn't do such a thing as rashly lifting the gauze curtain on someone.
Shen Jingyu's voice was a little hoarse: "Thank you for your concern, Second Aunt. The imperial physician only said that the injury is quite serious and he needs to rest. As for whether he can recover as before, he is not sure for the time being."
Shen Jingyu spoke calmly, as if these were just some minor injuries that were insignificant, which made it difficult for others to understand her condition.
Zhang Jinping felt like she had punched cotton and felt quite depressed.
Shen Shuyi looked calm. She raised her eyes and looked around the tent. Her gaze fell under the table, where there were a few fallen pearls.
Nowadays, most noble ladies in Beijing like to make some decorations on their mirrors. Ordinary ones like to ask skilled masters to carve some flowers and birds, while the more extravagant ones like to inlay gold, jade and jewels on them.
Obviously, this pearl fell from Shen Jingyu's bronze mirror...
Shen Shuyi said in a gentle voice: "Big sister is fine, why would she provoke a wasp?"
As soon as these words came out, Shen Jingyu's expression paused, her hands clenched tightly, and a ferocious look flashed in her eyes.
Yes, why would she attract a wasp for no reason?
"Second sister knows?" Shen Jingyu asked softly, trying to remain calm, even though she already had some guesses in her mind.
Zhang Jinping, Shen Qinghuan and the others all looked at Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi said slowly: "I wonder if Big Sister has ever heard of something called bee-attracting water?"
"Bee-attracting water?" Shen Jingyu murmured softly.
Shen Shuyi said, "Speaking of which, I lost a bottle of bee-attracting water two days ago. I don't know if someone took it to do evil. I can't say for sure whether what happened to my elder sister is related to the bee-attracting water."
Qin Xuerong was originally listening calmly, but as she listened, she could no longer remain calm.
Her eyes were about to burst, and she turned to look at Shen Shuyi, staring at her intently and said, "Shen Shuyi, what is the bee-luring water? It's you! It's you who harmed Jingyu!"
"Oh, it's lost? How could it be such a coincidence that you deliberately plotted to murder Jingyu, and you were so eloquent! You are such a vicious woman with a heart of a snake and a scorpion! I will kill you!"
Qin Xuerong's breathing was unstable, and she was about to rush forward and strangle Shen Shuyi's neck.
Shen Shuyi's expression did not change, and he did not even blink. Qin Xin, who was standing beside him, raised her foot and kicked Qin Xuerong in the ankle.
Qin Xuerong staggered and knelt on the ground. Coincidentally, she was kneeling in front of Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi paused and said softly, "What is mother doing? Shuyi has no merit or virtue, and cannot accept such a great gift."
Zhang Jinping held up a handkerchief to hide her smile: "Sister-in-law, you'd better get up quickly, don't let the children laugh at you!"
"Good! Good! You are so brave! You slut, how dare you kick me? You are committing treason, a wicked slave bullying his master!"
Qin Xuerong was truly filled with frustration and had no place to vent.
"What are you all making so much noise for so early in the morning?"
Suddenly, a cold rebuke was heard outside the door, and Shen Jingchuan walked in with a sullen face, along with a group of people from the Qin family.
"Master! Sister Yu's face..."
Qin Xuerong rushed forward and was about to say something when she was interrupted by Shen Jingyu: "Mom, calm down."
Qin Xuerong tightly grasped Shen Jingchuan's collar, as if she was awakened by Shen Jingyu. After a pause, she changed the subject: "Master, I know that you don't like me now, but now Sister Yu is injured like this, and I have to be bullied by a servant. You might as well divorce me!"
Qin Xuerong had been feeling really depressed these days. Although she wanted to ask Shen Jingchuan for help, she also understood what Shen Jingyu meant.
She had no evidence and her words were useless. Now she didn't have Shen Jingchuan's trust and she couldn't do anything to Shen Shuyi!
Since Old Madam Qin and her group were also there, Shen Jingchuan couldn't lose face in front of his in-laws and elders.
He immediately frowned and said, "Stand up and talk. Why are you crying like that?"
Qin Xuerong was helped up by Cuizhu. She wiped the tears from her eyes with a handkerchief, looking more dignified: "I know you owed Sister Yi, but you can't let her let the maid bully me as a mother, right?"
Shen Jingchuan raised his eyes and his gaze fell on Qin Xin beside Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi only brought this one maid into the tent, so there was no need to worry about it being someone else.
Madam Qin asked immediately: "What's going on?"
When she mentioned it, Qin Xuerong burst into tears again: "Sister Yi instructed the maid to kick me on the ankle, so that I could perform a great ceremony for Sister Yi..."
Hearing this, Madam Qin raised her eyes to look at Shen Shuyi and said angrily: "Second Miss, aren't you afraid of shortening your life after receiving this kneeling from your elders?"
Shen Shuyi looked normal, looking straight at her with his almond-shaped eyes and said in a deep voice: "Isn't it unfair for the old lady to only listen to one side of the story?"
At that moment, Shen Jingchuan looked at Zhang Jinping standing beside him.
Zhang Jinping said immediately, "Brother, I am not biased towards Sister Yi. Sister Yi kindly reminded me that Sister Yu was being chased and bitten by a swarm of bees. It might be because of the bee-luring water. Who would have thought that Sister Yu would go crazy when she heard it and rushed towards Sister Yi."
"When he jumped, he didn't pay attention to his feet. He stumbled and fell."
After that, Zhang Jinping looked at Old Madam Qin again and said, "Of course, if you don't believe me, you can ask the girls. There are so many people in this tent, I can't be lying..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xuerong couldn't help but recall the scene of that day.
He said angrily: "Master, they are all in the same group! They have already colluded and stood on Shen Shuyi's side!"
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were cold and he looked directly at Qin Xuerong and said with a smile, "Let's take a step back. If it is really as mother said, shouldn't mother reflect on herself? Otherwise, why would no one be willing to testify for you?"