The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 11 requires our own manpower.

Chun Tao was young and was so frightened by the old lady that she immediately confessed.

"We did leave for a short while."

The old lady closed her eyes, and Qiuyue took over the conversation, asking, "Where did you go?"

Chuntao and Chunxi exchanged a glance. Because Shen Hanyu was gentle and easy to manipulate, they usually didn't mind being a little lax. The day before yesterday, while shopping, the two of them were craving something sweet and left Shen Hanyu to buy some food. They never expected this to happen, and now they could only confess honestly.

Qiu Yue pointed at the two girls and scolded, "You two lazy and sly girls! Miss Biao is half a mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and this is how you take care of her? Madam, these two girls are no good. Send them away and replace them with an honest and dutiful one to serve Miss Biao."

Xu Ying could only nod and say yes.

Shen Hanyu hadn't been disciplined yet, but instead the two maids were punished first. Was the old lady really so biased?

While Xu Ying was still thinking, the old lady spoke up: "Let my maid go, and let Miaoyi choose one herself."

Shen Hanyu quickly thanked her, but the old lady waved her hand.

"Miaoyi, please continue."

The fact that the old lady didn't immediately reprimand her meant that there was still some room for argument, so Shen Hanyu continued speaking.

"It was Miaoyi who was confused at the time. She argued with Young Master Pei over a piece of cloth. She didn't want to get entangled, but Young Master Pei's words were rude, and Miaoyi was really angry, so she..."

Shen Hanyu looked embarrassed.

"Young Master Pei called me over to the banquet today for this very reason. He told me to keep my distance and not to let the Duchess of the County know about such a trivial matter."

The old lady thought of many things because of those words, and she was also aware of the jokes that had recently been made about the Founding Duke's Mansion.

Han Yueru openly and secretly targeted Pei Du, turning a small matter into a huge incident, even demanding that the Duke punish Pei Du.

Although this matter is minor, if it gets out, it might be seen as the two of them having an affair. No wonder Pei Du sought out Shen Hanyu because of this; he didn't want to get himself into trouble and bring it to the Duke's door.

The Duke looks down on Shen Hanyu's wealth; if he finds out, he will be furious and cause a scene.

However, Shen Hanyu did not do anything wrong at the banquet today, and the old lady showed a loving expression.

"Good boy, come here."

Shen Hanyu walked over and revealed the white jade bracelet on her wrist. Xu Ying happened to see the bracelet and knew that it was the old lady's favorite item.

Shen Hanyu sat down on the edge of the bed and said aggrievedly, "After being threatened, I couldn't tell anyone, so when my cousin Ruochu asked me, I didn't dare to tell the truth. Cousin, you won't blame me, will you?"

Liang Ruochu stiffened. Before Shen Hanyu arrived, she was the one who testified for Xu Ying. Now, being pointed at by Shen Hanyu, she suddenly felt a little guilty.

"I won't blame my cousin," Liang Ruochu said softly, without looking up at Shen Hanyu.

Liang Ruoxue originally thought that Shen Hanyu would be severely punished, but unexpectedly Shen Hanyu was fine.

"Both Young Master Pei and the Earl of Guangning, and even Young Master Chen are giving you special treatment. Cousin, you really have some tricks up your sleeve."

Liang Ruoxue said sourly, and the old lady's face hardened: "What's going on with the Earl of Guangning?"

Liang Siyu stood up and cupped her hands in greeting: "I happened to be there when the Marquis of Guangning came. Nothing happened. It was just my second sister making things up."

Liang Ruoxue gritted her teeth; now even her older brother was helping Shen Hanyu.

The old lady breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Liang Siyu continued, "Since everyone is here, I have something else to say."

Liang Sihan looked up in fright and grabbed Liang Siyu's clothes.

"Big brother, no, you can't do this to me!"

Lin Lihua, who was originally watching the show, widened her eyes. How did this get involved with her son?

Liang Siyu had a righteous and awe-inspiring expression on her face.

"My second brother behaved improperly, saying many outrageous things in front of my cousin, and even saying he wanted to take her into his bedchamber—"

"Yu'er!" Xu Ying hurriedly interrupted him, telling him to stop talking.

Liang Siyu glanced at it and ignored Xu Ying's obstruction.

“I feel that my cousin is my aunt and uncle’s only daughter, and my second brother shouldn’t have acted so rashly. After thinking it over, I decided to tell my mother and grandmother so that they can make a decision. Also, before I came, I had someone tell my father.”

Xu Ying pressed her temples. This kid has even learned to act first and ask questions later.

Lin Lihua jumped up: "What did you say!"

She stared at Shen Hanyu, then at Liang Sihan, who was cowering like a quail.

Liang Fangrong had already been agitated many times tonight, and hearing this now almost made her faint. Fortunately, the maid behind her supported her.

Shen Hanyu nestled beside the old lady, her head bowed and her eyes filled with tears, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

She sobbed as she spoke, "Second Aunt, Miaoyi knows her own status, so she would never dare to try to curry favor with anyone."

The old lady looked distressed and pointed at Liang Sihan, scolding, "You brain-dead wretch, you dare to say anything out loud!"

Liang Sihan cried out that she was wronged, but before she could finish, a maid came in from outside.

"Old Madam, the Marquis has sent a servant with a board, saying he wants to punish the Second Young Master. The Second Master has also sent someone to inquire, and he said he will let the Marquis do as he pleases."

Upon hearing this, Liang Sihan kicked her legs and fainted.

Upon seeing this, the maidservant added the second half of the sentence.

"The Marquis said that even if someone faints, they should be dragged out and punished according to family law."

The old lady nodded: "He should be taught a lesson. He's so old and doesn't know how to speak properly. He even hit me in my yard."

Liang Sihan was still taken away, tears streaming down her face.

A moment later, a pig-like scream came from outside, sounding utterly pitiful.

Lin Lihua's heart was in turmoil, and she couldn't help but resent Shen Hanyu.

Fu'an Hall was bustling with activity for a while, and apart from Lin Lihua, no one else felt sorry for Liang Sihan.

After the beating was finished, the old lady said, "Alright, it's late, everyone go home. Miaoyi was wronged today. Come over tomorrow and choose a maid to go with her."

Shen Hanyu stood up and said okay, then left with Liang Fangrong.

Liang Fangrong was still in shock, clutching her handkerchief with a nervous expression.

"How could so many things have happened?"

Shen Hanyu did not reply. Chun Tao and Chun Xi were resolved with the help of the old lady. She needed her own people and couldn't let things happen like this every time. It was always uncomfortable not to have trustworthy people around her.

Tomorrow we're going to the old lady's place to choose someone, and Shen Hanyu needs to pick someone who has nothing to do with Xu Ying.

Seeing that Shen Hanyu remained silent, Liang Fangrong couldn't help but sigh again.

"Miaoyi, in that case, let's not go out. Let's just stay at home."

Shen Hanyu smiled slightly: "Even if you stay at home, trouble will still come knocking. Mother, can't you see who started this today?"

Liang Fangrong was speechless. How could she not see that it was simply because Xu Ying had brought it up?

"Your aunt is not a bad person at heart. Don't say such things again in the future."

Shen Hanyu chuckled, disagreeing with what Liang Fangrong said.