freenovelworld Chapter 227 Using one's own spear to attack one's own shield
Chapter 227 Using one's own spear to attack one's own shield
At that moment, Xiao Tingshan felt an indescribable feeling, as if a chill was seeping out from the cracks in his bones.
But probably out of habit, Xiao Tingshan still maintained that modest, gentle and frail appearance of a gentleman.
He also nodded slightly to Shen Shuyi, then looked away.
Shen Shuyi curled up the corners of his lips slightly, retracted his gaze, and continued to watch this good show.
Even if Xiao Tingshan noticed something, what would it matter?
Qin Xuerong seemed to have investigated something.
But everything requires evidence, and taking a step back, we also need to pay attention to the word "reason".
In her previous life, she blindly believed in friendship, but she didn't know that although friendship is priceless in this world, there are also pros and cons to weigh.
By now, she no longer believes those things.
At any time, the best way is to hold the initiative in your own hands.
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After a moment, Cuizhu hurriedly came back with the silver note.
Shen Jingchuan first handed the ten thousand taels to Song Huaan in person, and said in a gentle voice: "Shen is ashamed for failing to live up to Young Master Song's trust. Madam Song's mother is seriously ill, but you are still willing to lend the silver to my wicked son. The Shen family will remember this favor no matter what!"
Shen Jingchuan spoke very sincerely, and seemed to be extremely grateful for the kindness of the Duke Cheng's Mansion.
However, to the ears of Xiao Tingshan and his companions, these words had a deeper meaning.
It is really intriguing that you so easily lent me, that unfilial son, the money your mother needed for medical treatment.
Song Huaan was obviously not stupid. After accepting the banknote, he said ashamedly, "To be honest, the young master borrowed it in a hurry that day. He just said that he wanted to find a rare treasure for the old lady's birthday. Unfortunately, he was short of 10,000 taels of silver."
"The young master was worried that if he went back to get it, someone else would get it first. I thought that the young master promised to return it within three days, so I agreed. I didn't expect..."
Song Hua'an spoke with embarrassment and easily threw the blame back.
Shen Jingchuan's expression became a little subtle for a moment, and even his gaze towards Song Hua'an became more inquiring.
How expensive should the gift be?
Only then could one say something like a short payment of 12,000 taels of silver. Although we don't know whether it's true or not, it's obvious that the Duke Cheng's Mansion wanted to prove that the Shen family is extravagant!
After all, his mother was not a royal concubine and her family background was not prominent.
It is acceptable to invite some officials to visit and interact with them on the occasion of celebrating a birthday, but it is not appropriate to send gifts worth tens of thousands of taels of silver to one's own grandson.
Once this word gets out, others will probably think that Shen Jingchuan is greedy even if he is not greedy!
Shen Jingchuan turned to look at Shen Jinglin and said coldly: "Are you serious?"
Shen Jinglin had just been beaten up, so he was much more honest this time. He stammered, "I saw that the Jade Guanyin was so beautiful, but it cost more than 100,000 taels of silver, which I couldn't afford. So I thought of borrowing some silver to gamble a few times. If I win, the silver will naturally be enough!"
Shen Jinglin tried to excuse himself cleverly, but he didn't know that what he said was even worse than directly admitting that he borrowed money to gamble.
This time, there was no need for Shen Jingchuan. Old Madam Shen raised the cane in her hand and smashed it hard on Shen Jinglin!
"You evil creature! You are not afraid that I will shorten my life if you buy something worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Is that something that ordinary people like us can afford?"
Old Madam Shen was so angry that she was shaking all over. This evil creature acted in her name and put all the blame on her.
He couldn't understand it, but how could he not understand it after living half his life!
How much silver is a gift for a royal relative?
Eighteen thousand taels is already quite valuable!
What's the status of their Shen family?
How dare he say such a thing as hundreds of thousands of taels!
Old Madam Shen was so angry that she jumped up and down, and at her old age, she raised her cane and hit Shen Jinglin again and again.
"Grandma! Grandma, please calm down!" Shen Jingyu hurried forward and supported her.
Madam Shen's breathing was unstable and her cheeks were flushed with anger.
Shen Jingyu said gently, "Maybe Sixth Brother is afraid of our punishment, so he just used this as an excuse to gamble on crickets. You know, he is always smooth-talking and likes to say nice things."
Shen Shuyi lowered his eyes and felt that Shen Jingyu was not stupid.
After all, it is better to put the blame on Shen Jinglin than to let Old Madam Shen, Shen Jingchuan, or even the entire Shen family bear the responsibility.
Unfortunately, Shen Jinglin has been spoiled since he was a child, and just as Shen Jingyu said, he has always been smooth-talking.
When he heard Shen Jingyu speak like this, he didn't understand the meaning at all. Instead, he felt that his own eldest sister was not on his side at all.
"Who is being glib? I made the bet, but I also said that the white jade Guanyin is real! My grandmother is as precious as gold and jade, and she always likes to worship Buddha, so how can she not be worthy of such a precious thing!"
Shen Jinglin covered his head which was badly beaten, and still acted as smart and slick as before.
I thought these words could make Old Madam Shen laugh and make her happy.
Unexpectedly, he was kicked in the chest by Shen Jingchuan again: "You evil creature, shut up!"
Shen Jinglin was a little dazed after being beaten that day.
I fell to the ground, my head buzzing.
Although the ones who took action were Shen Jingchuan and Old Madam Shen, and it was not as harsh as the beatings in Prince Duan's Mansion before, but the continuous attacks made him confused about the situation.
"What did I say wrong? And elder sister, what right do you have to teach me? Is the Shen family your home or the Qin family? You take care of grandma every day, but when have you ever cared whether grandma is in pain or sick? Now you run to grandma and act like a good person, ugh, don't you feel disgusted yourself!"
Shen Jinglin's face looks gray now, but he has been pretty since he was a child. Although he is not as cute and lovable as he was when he was a child, he is still a handsome boy.
At this moment, his eyes were shining, and he stretched his neck and roared as if he was forced into a corner.
But these words came out like the most vicious arrow.
Not only did he pierce Shen Jingchuan and Old Madam Shen's heart with arrows, he also stabbed Qin Xuerong, Old Madam Qin and even Shen Jingyu without any mercy.
Shen Shuyi really couldn't help it and could only lower his head slightly to hide the smile in his eyes and at the corners of his lips.
See, this is what's so likable about her brother.
Sometimes, it's most fun to use your own spear to attack your own shield, isn't it?
People like Shen Jinglin are most suitable to be used as knives.
Shen Jingchuan had never been so angry before. He didn't care about his image at all at this moment. He raised his hand and slapped Shen Jinglin hard on the mouth again.
"Shut up!" His eyes were bloodshot, and at this moment he wanted to strangle this rebellious son to death.
Shen Jinglin met his gaze and was frightened. He didn't know why his father was so angry when he just borrowed some money.
Shen Jingchuan lowered his voice and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "If you dare to say one more word, I will cut off your tongue immediately!"
Shen Jinglin's lips trembled, and this time he was really frightened.
"grandmother!"
A burst of screams was heard, and everyone saw that Madam Shen’s eyes went dark and she fainted.