The mountain breeze blew in the face, blowing up Wei Heyan's hair that was spread behind his head, and the faint scent of jasmine lingered on the tip of his nose.
Si Yiluo probed: "The governor doesn't believe in sincerity?"
Wei Heyan turned his head and looked at the white mist on the top of the mountain. In the corner of his eye, the girl's complex gaze was filled with an indescribable emotion. He glanced at her coldly and looked back.
"I never believe in sincerity."
Si Yiluo persisted and asked: "What if the governor meets someone who cannot be bribed by fame, wealth, power and money?"
The heart beats out of rhythm, even though I know the answer.
"I will kill him!"
Wei Heyan shook the reins and took a few steps forward to keep away from her.
The horse was frightened and slipped in the mud. Si Yiluo controlled the reins and when the horse pulled away from the mud, she was already lagging behind.
Looking at his back, Si Yiluo lowered his head and smiled bitterly.
Even if he hesitated for a breath, she could convince herself to stay with him.
But he didn't.
That’s all, let’s end it here.
…
Prime Minister's Mansion.
Mrs. Pei sent the housekeeper's card and account book to Du's house. Fu Shen saluted and said, "Madam, the prime minister has left the household items to me to take care of. I am not very qualified, so I hope you will give me some advice."
Mrs. Du has not cared about the trivial matters in the house for many years, nor the concubines of Shen Xing, but now not many people still pay attention to her.
As soon as the Shen family fell, they stared at the powerful person in the middle.
There are many younger and more beautiful people than Mr. Pei.
But she has the lowest posture.
"It's not about giving me advice. If you don't understand something, think about it yourself first. If you really have no clue, come to me again."
Mrs. Pei turned sideways slightly, and several maids stepped forward carrying trays.
"Madam, these jewelry are the most fashionable styles in the capital. I didn't know what you and the eldest lady would like, so I brought some of various styles."
"I found some new materials this spring in the warehouse. Today I found a tailor to tailor clothes for you and the eldest lady. I made a few sets of dresses and a few sets of regular clothes. The patterns and styles are all in the brochure here.
"
Mrs. Pei took the opportunity to present the book while she was talking. Shen Moran slept until she woke up naturally, got up and packed up, just in time to catch up with the bustle of the main courtyard.
"The eldest lady came just in time..."
Pei picked out a piece of light-colored fragrant cloud yarn from the silk cloth.
"This lotus-pink fragrant cloud gauze is suitable for a young lady. It can be used as a double-breasted gauze skirt. And this cloud cloth has a soft and close-fitting lining..."
"Madam, this green-faced floral brocade matches your skin tone very well, and this cloud-patterned brocade, you can take your pick."
"Aran, come here and help mother take a look."
Du Shi was in high spirits. Shen Moran accompanied her all morning to choose fabric patterns and had lunch with her before she became sleepy and yawned non-stop after taking medicine.
"I will take my leave first."
Mrs. Pei bowed and left the yard, waiting at the door for Shen Moran to come out.
"Miss."
Shen Moran waited for Mrs. Du to go to bed and saw her when she went out, knowing that she had something to say to her.
"You all stand down."
The maids and maids around Mr. Pei recognized each other and stepped away, leaving only Bitao to serve Shen Moran.
"I have nothing to ask for, but I hope that the Pei family can reverse the case and restore my father's innocence! As long as I can vindicate my father, I will do anything you ask me to do!"
Pei is the daughter of a guilty minister. When she agreed to become a concubine in the Prime Minister's Mansion, she had the intention of overturning her father's case.
In today's Great Zhou Dynasty, there are many examples of salt inspectors who were personally appointed by the emperor and were ordered to investigate the salt administration, but got themselves involved, and Pei Cunxun was one of them.
"If the eldest lady can do it, my life belongs to the eldest lady."
In her previous life, Shen Moran helped Zhou Yu investigate the salt tax, and accidentally discovered that Shen Panxing's concubine was involved.
Ms. Pei worked hard in the Prime Minister's Mansion for more than ten years. She thought she could overturn her father's case by relying on Shen Anxing. But in the end, after several years of wasted time, Shen Anxing even forgot who she was.
In this life, Shen Moran took the initiative and drew Pei to his side in advance.
But overturning the verdict...is as difficult as going to heaven.
"This matter needs to be dealt with slowly. I promise you that I will definitely help you."
"I would like to thank the eldest lady in advance."
Shen Moran's promise is just a mirror to Pei, and she knows this. Pei is not stupid. To gain her trust, Shen Moran must prove that she has that ability.
Taking charge of the middle child is only the first step, helping her to be a pet is the second step.
Fortunately, she is smart and knows everything.
"I have resigned first. If there is any news from the master, I will inform the eldest lady as soon as possible."
"Thank you for your hard work, auntie."
Everything in the plan was going according to plan. Shen Moran thought about the Pei family's case and shook his head.
The afternoon sun was shining brightly, so I ordered my maid to place the four treasures of the study.
Before the post was finished, Bitao opened the curtain and came in, saying with a sigh on her face: "Miss, my servant is here to report that the red pills in Weilan Garden are gone..."
Shen Moran paused while writing. During the assassination at Jingshan Temple, she did not kill all of them. She only asked for a grounding for Shen Mingshu and the Shen family.
Under the surface calm of the prime minister's house, there are changes in the power of the back house.
Shen Mingshu finally couldn't bear it anymore?
She put down her pen.
"Let's go see my good sister..."
Of course, the punishment for Shen Mingshu and Shen was not just as simple as grounding them. Shen Moran asked everyone in the house not to talk to them.
The mother and daughter were locked up in their own courtyards, with the range of activities ranging from the bedroom to the main hall, which was larger and more comfortable than the prison.
But Shen Mingshu was going crazy because of the stress. The grasshoppers she sent yesterday were burned to ashes by her.
When Shen Moran stepped into Weilan Garden, she was glaring at Hong Dan's body fiercely and cursed: "It's all your fault! If your hands and feet were cleaner and you were more secretive, how could I have fallen into this trap?" To such a field?"
"You admit that you are jealous. You paid for the murder. Don't expose me. Even if you are a royal guard, what can you do? I am the daughter of the prime minister's house and my father's favorite daughter. What can she do to me?"
The last sentence was hoarse.
There are many bamboos planted against the walls in the courtyard. In the flower pond in front of the bamboos, there are two peonies blooming side by side, one pink and one rose.
Shen Moran had just admired it for less than two breaths when Shen Mingshu ran out of the house, tore off the rose-red flower, threw it to the ground, and crushed it with her feet.
"I can dispose of my things as I want! I can kill my maid as I want! You can't control it!"
As gentle as Shen Mingshu was in front of outsiders, he was unreasonable in front of her.
Shen Moran didn't bother to talk to her.
"I don't care about you." She said calmly, "If you really like Zhou Yu, I won't compete with you. Dad said that he intends to marry His Highness King Chen. His Highness Chen is the legitimate son of the middle palace. If I marry him, I will be the right one. Concubine."
"I'm just here to tell you that the palace has decided on a date for the Hundred Flowers Banquet. Then we sisters just don't let outsiders see the joke."
"Although as a concubine, you can only be a concubine when you marry Zhou Yu..."
Shen Moran deliberately provoked.
She knew Shen Mingshu's character too well. She didn't like Zhou Yu, but she liked to steal her things, from hairpins to clothes to men. She couldn't see that she was better than her.
Shen Panxing intends to marry Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen is obviously a cannon fodder. She doesn't even want to bother dealing with it. The task is given to Shen Mingshu, and there may be unexpected surprises.
"I will plead with dad to relieve your confinement, and then come with me to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet. Sisters, I also hope that you can find a good home."
Shen Mingshu's emotions are easily extreme.
The expression on her face was quite wonderful. She wanted to lose her temper but tried her best to hold it back. She wanted to please her but couldn't keep her face down. In the end, she squeezed out a twisted smile that was uglier than crying.
Her tone was so stiff that she didn't notice it.
"Many, thank you very much for your generosity, sister..."
This trick was a common one used by Si Yiluo to interrogate prisoners, and it seemed to be very effective.
Shen Moran nodded generously and ordered: "Dispose of Hongdan's body and tell the public that he died suddenly of an emergency and his family will properly arrange it."
There were obvious scars on Hong Dan's forehead and the back of his head, and the exposed skin was covered in bruises. Just one look at it made Shen Moran feel cold in her heart.