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"Miss, Miss..."
The cries of Qin Matron were heart-wrenching, echoing throughout Shen Manor. Suddenly, there was a loud thud, and thick dust rose from the ground as Su Xiuning lay face down, her body twisting to roll over and lie on her back. In pain, a bloodthirsty cold smile crossed her lips.
"Ah... help me... help... Miss..."
Qin Matron was terrified by her sudden closing of eyes, nearly jumping down from the second step. However, she accidentally twisted her ankle and fell to the ground, scrambling towards Su Xiuning while shouting for help.
How could she have known that this Miss Su was so extreme? For the son of the Shen Family, she would even risk her life. This showed how deep her feelings ran. If anything were to happen to her, how would she explain it?
Her cries attracted the patrolling guards of Shen Manor, who rushed over. Upon seeing the scene, they exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what to do. After a long moment, someone finally ran to report to Lord An Ding at Qin Matron's urgent shout.
Before long, under the direction of the house doctor, Su Xiuning was carried into a guest room where the doctor began his examination.
"Marquis, it is our fault for harming both children. If it weren't for our unnecessary meddling, we wouldn't be in this situation today. We know Han Er's temperament well; if we force him to do something he doesn't want to do, he might truly leave and never return. What should we do?"
Su Tian was currently nestled in Shen Yu's arms, crying sorrowfully. Why did Su Xiuning fall from the tree? Why did she climb it? No one had the heart to question these matters now; they only hoped that nothing serious had happened. Although she appreciated such formalities and decorum for her daughter, she couldn't force her child into something she didn't want to do—especially when it concerned such an important matter in life.
Shen Yu sighed as well. They had already lost one; they absolutely could not repeat that mistake. He gently patted Su Tian's trembling shoulders in comfort and said:
"My lady, please do not worry; there will surely be a way."
"Boss, Miss Su fell from the tree and is currently unconscious."
In Shen Muhan's small courtyard, named Cloud Dwelling, he and a few others were having dinner. Ming Peng had just returned from running errands outside and heard about the incident at the manor. Not seeing the boss and the others, he contemplated coming here. He didn't want to interrupt their meal, but this matter was serious. After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but speak up.
Shen Muhan picked up some chicken and placed it in Xia Muxin's bowl before setting down his chopsticks. Seeing this, Xia Muxin also put down her chopsticks and glanced at Shen Muhan. Before he could say anything, she spoke first.
"Uncle, let's go together. Women's battles can sometimes be quite troublesome. If you get involved, it will seem like you lack tolerance; it's better if I handle it myself."
The Su Family was not like the Zhao Family, who could be uprooted without regard for feelings. With both her grandfather and uncle involved, neither the Marquis couple nor Shen Muhan could be too harsh. It would be better for her to resolve it herself since this was also about her own lifelong happiness.
Shen Muhan smiled, took a cloth napkin from the side, wiped Xia Muxin's mouth, then wiped his own before putting down the napkin and taking her hand.
"It's not up to them to dictate whom I like. If they find it displeasing, they can leave Shen Manor."
As he spoke, he continued to hold her hand and walked outside.
The guest rooms of the Shen Family faced south in a dedicated small building. At that moment, people were bustling in and out inside, creating a chaotic scene. Xia Muxin observed this situation; after all, it was just a fall from a tree—could it have resulted in a fatality?
The guards at the entrance greeted Shen Muhan one by one, but he gestured for them to stop. As soon as they entered the courtyard, the Shen couple sat in the pavilion with worried expressions on their faces. Behind them stood Doctor Ding, looking helpless.
Doctor Ding had been with Shen Yu since childhood; he had no relatives of his own. Even after Shen Yu became an official and was granted titles, Doctor Ding remained in the household as a physician available for consultations at any time. Having watched Shen Muhan and the others grow up, he was almost like a grandfather to them.
"Dad, Mom!"
“Lord Shen, Lady Shen.”
Shen Muhan may not have inherited his parents' temperament, but he certainly inherited their filial piety. At this moment, he gestured for Xia Muxin to bow to the two of them, and Xia Muxin, a refined young lady, complied gracefully.
The two were surprised to see them and nodded with a hint of melancholy.
“Ding Bo, how is it inside?”
Seeing his parents looking so troubled, Shen Muhan's mood darkened as well, prompting him to ask Ding Bo.
Ding Bo sighed and replied, “Miss Su's fall wasn’t severe, but... she has been poisoned. This poison is beyond even my help…”
Poisoned...
Upon entering Shen Manor with the Su family present, everything seemed fine. Yet after the Su family left, she not only fell from a tree but also got poisoned. Was this person out of her mind? How could she treat her own body so carelessly?
“Ding Bo, do you know what kind of poison it is?”
“Severing Child Scatter…”
At these words, Shen Muhan's expression turned cold. Severing Child Scatter, as the name implies, renders one unable to bear children. Since Su Xiuning had gone to such extremes, wagering her own happiness like this to force him into marriage?
Moreover, if this matter were to get out, the Shen Family would be in the wrong regardless of their stance. Furthermore, since the woman cannot bear children, no one would dare to propose marriage again, and all the blame would fall on the Shen Manor. Thus, one of the Shen Brothers would inevitably have to marry her.
What a cruel tactic.
“Severing Child Scatter, is that a poison that prevents childbirth?”
Xia Muxin pondered over their conversation and blurted it out. At the same time, her palms felt icy cold. How insane was Su Xiuning to be capable of such a thing?
“Alas, who could be so ruthless as to harm this child? In this case, Han Er, you are the one suffering. Your father has already sent more people to investigate. He asked Qin Matron, but she knows nothing. What do you think we should do?”
Su Tian's thoughts were always simple, and she had never delved deeply into matters. At this moment, she looked at the room with sympathy and shook her head with a sigh.
Everyone understood her meaning, and suddenly, several people fell into an endless silence.
“Miss, you’re awake! Does anything still hurt?”
At that moment, a surprised voice from Qin Matron came from inside the room.
The Shen Couple exchanged glances and then walked toward the room together.
As soon as they entered, they were startled by Su Xiuning's actions. The two rushed to help her back to bed, but Su Xiuning resisted fiercely, shaking off Su Tian and shouting that she wanted to go back.
“Qin Matron, I want to go home. I miss my parents.”
Shen Yu quickly grabbed Su Tian, preventing her from colliding with the corner of the table. At that moment, Su Xiuning was silent, her beautiful face pale as paper, weakly leaning against Qin Matron as she struggled to step outside.
"Someone, prepare the carriage to send Miss Su back home," Shen Muhan commanded coldly, his eyes glinting with a chilling light as he observed everything that had just transpired.
As Su Xiuning's foot crossed the threshold, she paused, lifting her tear-filled eyes to look at Shen Muhan with a mix of deep affection and infinite grievance. After a long moment, she cried and smiled, saying, "Brother Mu Han, you are so cruel, yet... even after all this, I still cannot bring myself to hate you."
Xia Muxin was still seething with anger; she wanted nothing more than to slap this woman a few times to wake her up. But Su Xiuning was like a madwoman—no matter how many times you struck her, she would remain stubbornly obsessed and might even resort to more reckless actions.
However, if Shen Muhan did not allow her to return now, outsiders would only think he was guilty and trying to cover something up regarding the Severing Child Scatter incident. Sending her back would likely lead to chaos at Shen Manor when Su Residence inevitably made a scene. Regardless of what decision was made at this moment, it would not prevent future conflicts between the two families.
Soon enough, someone had prepared the carriage and helped Su Xiuning inside before it drove away.
"Han Er, are you foolish? Su Xiuning has forced herself into a corner and dragged you down with her. Her family will never let this go; they will definitely report this tomorrow," Su Tian expressed her concerns as she watched the carriage leave.
"Mother, don't worry. I know what I'm doing," Shen Muhan replied, rubbing his aching temples in an attempt to reassure her. He then took Xia Muxin by the hand and led her back to his courtyard.
"Uncle, will you defy the imperial decree?"
Upon arriving at Cloud Dwelling and entering Shen Muhan's room, Xia Muxin looked up and asked.
"I won't..."
"......"
"But I will absolutely not allow this decree to take effect."
"Uncle, you people from the capital really know how to play. I used to think I was the best at it, but now I've truly opened my eyes."
Xia Muxin sat on the edge of the bed, crossed her legs, picked up an apple from the table, and took a big bite, speaking with a hint of apprehension.
"So, Muxin, no matter what happens, you... must not do anything foolish, understand?"
Shen Muhan suddenly hugged Xia Muxin and said softly.
"Uncle, don't worry. I would never cling to someone who doesn't like me or use those underhanded tricks. I only submit to those who truly love me."
- End of Chapter -
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