kingnovel Chapter 168 Seed
Chapter 168 Seed
Lou Zhengtao's eyes fell on the dagger, his breathing became unstable, and he almost couldn't laugh.
What he said before was not false. This dagger had indeed been with him for many years. It was passed down from his ancestors. It could cut through iron like mud and had even saved his life.
At that time, he just thought that his daughter would definitely win, and he didn't have anything else on him, so he took out the dagger.
But he never expected that Lou Yulan would lose in the end!!!
"Of course." Lou Zhengtao squeezed out two words in a muffled voice.
Shen Jingchuan smiled and said, "Since my brother-in-law is willing to give up his love, and Sister Yi is so filial, then I will not refuse."
After saying that, Shen Shuyi took the dagger from Shen Shuyi's hand and opened the scabbard.
The cold blade shone with a dazzling light. Although Shen Jingchuan was a scholar, he couldn't help but praise it: "Good knife!"
Lou Zhengtao felt even more depressed, but as he was in front of so many people, he could only accept defeat.
Unexpectedly, Shen Shuyi had no intention of letting him go. Instead, she looked at him with a smile and said, "I wonder if what my uncle said before still counts?"
Lou Zhengtao was stunned for a moment, his burly face was stiff and cold: "What did you say?"
Shen Shuyi looked straight at him, her almond eyes clear, and she said without hesitation: "Admit to my father that you are not as good a father as my father, and you are not as good as him in educating his daughter."
As soon as he said this, Lou Zhengtao's face turned red, and anger rose in his eyes.
But Shen Shuyi didn't avoid him at all, nor was she scared by him. She just smiled and looked at him gently and politely. Only her beautiful eyes, clear yet firm, made Lou Zhengtao feel an indescribable sense of oppression.
This Shen Shuyi!
How dare I!
Shen Jingchuan didn't say anything in a hurry. He had to admit that Shen Shuyi's behavior was somewhat rude.
But as a father whose daughter had fought for his reputation and who defended her without hesitation, he felt proud and satisfied at this moment.
Qin Xuerong wanted to speak now, but she couldn't.
On one side is her husband, and on the other side is her brother-in-law. No matter which one she helps, it will seem wrong.
Immediately, he winked at his sister. Qin Guiqiong reacted very quickly and said, "Sister Yi, your uncle is a rough man. He didn't mean what he said..."
Shen Shuyi turned to look at the beautiful Qin Guiqiong and asked with a smile: "Aunt, does this prove that you also know that what my uncle said at that time was not appropriate?"
This one sentence choked Qin Guiqiong.
She...she naturally knew that some of the words were inappropriate, but she just thought that the winner must be her daughter, so she had an indescribable sense of superiority in her heart and did not take it to heart.
Shen Shuyi looked at her directly and said again: "Publicly, my father is a third-rank official. Privately, my father is my uncle's brother-in-law, so some of my uncle's words are really disrespectful."
Qin Guiqiong forced a smile, obviously not expecting that Shen Shuyi would be so bold.
But unfortunately, Shen Jingchuan and Old Madam Shen both indulged her. No wonder my sister said she was very difficult to deal with!
Qin Guiqiong smiled and said, "Sister Yi is right. Your uncle is a rough man. He doesn't know how to be a father. Naturally, he is not as good as your brother-in-law."
This statement was considered as Qin Guiqiong's admission on behalf of Lou Zhengtao.
Lou Zhengtao's face turned pale, his lips were tightly pursed, and his already dark skin now looked even darker and bluer.
But Shen Shuyi still refused to give up. She turned to look at Lou Zhengtao and said with a smile, "Is what my aunt said right?"
Lou Zhengtao held it in for a long while, and finally squeezed out a few words under everyone's gaze: "Yes, Lou is indeed not as good as my brother-in-law... in educating my daughter."
Shen Jingchuan was pleased after hearing these words. He immediately put his arm around Lou Zhengtao's shoulders and said with a smile, "Huh? We are one family, so why are we talking so differently? Don't take children's jokes seriously. Besides, Lan Jie'er is already excellent enough!"
Lou Zhengtao sneered in his heart, thinking that Shen Jingchuan was extremely hypocritical.
He didn't say anything for so long just now, but he had to wait until he pinched his nose and admitted it. It was really... hateful!
Unfortunately, the Lou family is now in a weak position and has to rely on others. Lou Zhengtao feels so angry that he has no place to vent.
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Not long after, the Lou family and their group said goodbye.
After all, no matter how hard they try, they will feel embarrassed to get slapped in the face.
Shen Shuyi sent Lou Yulan out the door, held her hand affectionately and said, "I feel quite compatible with my cousin today. I hope you will come often in the future."
The smile on Lou Yulan's face was a little stiff. Ever since Shen Shuyi not only won completely but also uncovered three false accounts, she felt like she was dreaming.
At this moment, facing the girl's pure smile, I felt indescribably dazzling.
"Of course. I'll ask my cousin for advice more often when I have time in the future." Lou Yulan took a while to calm down and adjust her mood before speaking softly.
After seeing off the Lou family, Shen Jingchuan was in a good mood. As he walked back, he said to Shen Shuyi, "I didn't expect Sister Yi to have such a talent! Daddy has a lot of books in his study. If you like anything, just borrow it and read it!"
"Thank you, Daddy!" Shen Shuyi's eyes curved, and he was really happy about this reward.
Qin Xuerong walked behind the two of them, almost biting her teeth.
study?
The master even allowed her to enter the study!
What a shame!
Perhaps sensing the murderous gaze behind him, Shen Shuyi did not turn around, but looked at Shen Jingchuan and said, "Dad, the accounts in the mansion are complicated, and it is inevitable that someone will deceive the superiors and hide the truth from the subordinates. Other things are not a big deal, but this false account should still be investigated strictly. We can't let people think that the master is kind and that the servant dares to deceive the superiors and hide the truth from the subordinates."
Shen Shuyi calmly brought the topic back to the topic, and Qin Xuerong's face, which had just relaxed a little, turned pale again.
Shen Jingchuan's expression also became more serious. He nodded and said, "You are right. Let's go back to Jing'an Courtyard first. Your grandmother should be investigating now."
"Yes."
Shen Shuyi was not in a hurry either. She knew in her heart that Qin Xuerong had been in charge of the family for more than ten years without any major mistakes. It could even be said that she managed the entire Shen Mansion in an orderly manner.
Furthermore, she had given birth to many children for the Shen family and her position was stable, so Shen Jingchuan would not touch her easily.
Therefore, she did not expect to bring Qin Xuerong down with these few false accounts.
What's more, Qin Xuerong could just blame it on her subordinates and always find excuses to exonerate herself.
But as the mistress of the house, being fooled and deceived by the servants once, twice, or even three or four times would make people question her ability to some extent.
Shen Shuyi wanted to plant such a seed in the hearts of Old Madam Shen and Shen Jingchuan. Once the seed was planted, there was no worry that it would not grow into a towering tree in the future.
Of course, compared to the money from Tanhuo, what Shen Shuyi cared more about were the two paintings.
This matter has to start from her previous life with Xiao Tingshan. She really didn't understand it at first, but after being in power with Xiao Tingshan for a long time and recruiting more officials to come to her, she finally realized the trick.