Xuan Yuan Jue watched Shen Li, who had suddenly become obedient. The feeling of being wronged by her teasing just now vanished immediately.
"Little thing, what's your name?"
Hearing this, Shen Li's heart skipped a beat. She had just offended him so boldly. If she didn't tell her name now, it would seem too arrogant.
Her eyes twinkled, and without hesitation, she said, "My name is Shen Miao."
"Shen Miao? The daughter of Lord Shen? You..." Before Xuan Yuan Jue could finish, he heard a commotion coming from the front hall.
Shen Li frowned and couldn't help asking, "Is there someone in the front hall?"
"Your father invited many people to enjoy the rare birds today. Didn't you know?"
Xuan Yuan Jue squinted his eyes slightly. This Shen Miao was not as petite, lovely, gentle and virtuous as the rumors said.
After hearing Xuan Yuan Jue's words, Shen Li remained calm. "I naturally knew. I just haven't been to the front hall yet. I don't know who came today."
Xuan Yuan Jue thought for a while and felt that he should give this little thing a preview first. So he said, "Among those who came today are the Fourth Prince, the Seventh Prince, the Tenth Prince, and Princess He Yuan. The ruckus just now was probably the Seventh and Tenth Princes playing around."
"Of course, there's also this young master. I was also invited by your father."
Listening to Xuan Yuan Jue's words, Shen Li recalled that in her previous life, she had indeed seen these people when she came to the front hall.
It was precisely because of these people that she had lost face all over the imperial city.
Just thinking of Xiao Han Zhi's face, she wished she could tear him to pieces. But it wasn't the right time yet. None of those who had harmed her would be able to escape!
Princess He Yuan, I won't give you a chance to humiliate me this time.
Shen Li suppressed her surging emotions. Seeing Xuan Yuan Jue waiting for her reply, she reminded him, "Isn't the young master of the estate going back to the front hall?"
Xuan Yuan Jue was suddenly taken aback. He had originally planned to leave, but this little thing had delayed him for so long.
"No. This young master has something else to do. I have to leave first."
Xuan Yuan Jue walked a few steps outside. Suddenly, he turned around, walked back to her side, slightly hooked his lips, and whispered, "I'm looking forward to our next meeting."
"Your Grace, this little girl will take her leave first."
Shen Li didn't respond. After saying this indifferently, she turned around and walked towards the West Courtyard.
"..."
Xuan Yuan Jue watched her back, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. This little thing left so boldly and neatly.
Jiao Yue was still waiting for Shen Li in the West Courtyard. As soon as she saw her coming, she quickly greeted her.
"Miss, why did it end so soon?"
Shen Li solemnly ordered, "You go now with some people and guard our courtyard well. Don't let even a fly in. The matter over there isn't over yet. I have to go there quickly."
Jiao Yue told Shen Li a few more words like "Be sure to come back early", then watched her young lady leave.
Looking at her imposing gait, Jiao Yue was extremely delighted.
Her young lady was so cool!
Shen Li walked step by step towards the front hall. The sudden change in her aura shocked the servants in the mansion.
"What's wrong with the eldest miss? She seems to have suddenly become a different person."
"Don't you know? She tried to curry favor with the Fourth Prince and even performed sword - dancing for him. Then she fell into the lake. Maybe she froze her brain."
"What? A girl can be so brave and resourceful. I'm really impressed."
The whispers and laughter of the servants reached Shen Li's ears, but she didn't care at all. There were more important things waiting for her to do. These sycophants weren't worth wasting her time on.
She hadn't thought about snatching this old Shen Mansion from her second uncle yet, at least not for now. Let's see if this second uncle was as sneaky and malicious as Shen Miao. If so, he would only have himself to blame for his own downfall.
Shen Li had martial arts skills. Although she hadn't fully recovered, she was still much stronger than ordinary people. Soon she arrived at the front hall. From afar, she saw Shen Miao standing sideways at the door waiting, not noticing her arrival.
From afar, Shen Li saw the smile on her lips, which was exactly the same as the smile that sent her to the guillotine in her previous life.
It was so... that Shen Li wanted to kill her immediately.
It seemed that in both this life and the previous one, Shen Miao was going to play the same game.
Shen Miao, Shen Miao, the appetizer is about to be served to you. I hope you'll enjoy it.
"Sister, have you been waiting for a long time? It's all my fault that the servants in the West Courtyard are so clumsy. It took me a lot of effort to tell Chun Ju and Ling Hua what to do. I had to ask Jiao Yue to tell them while I was dressing up. That's why I was delayed."
Shen Li smiled affectionately at Shen Miao, just like before, and took her hand. Only she herself knew how disgusted she was inside.
Shen Miao was startled by this sudden voice. She quickly composed herself and said with a hint of blame.
"Why did sister suddenly come out? You scared me."
In the past, in front of outsiders, Shen Li always walked quietly. Firstly, it was a habit of a martial - artist. Secondly, she was afraid that people would say she was uneducated and too rough because a girl made noise when walking.
She only behaved freely in front of Shen Miao, doing whatever she wanted.
Shen Miao used to say that this was a symbol of a girl's innocence and a good habit.
Today, this really caught Shen Miao off guard.
"Sigh..." Shen Li patted Shen Miao's hand, looking self - reproachful. "There are more servants on the way. I guess they were cleaning up to welcome the distinguished guests invited by the second uncle today. Sister was a bit too restrained for a moment. Did I scare you?"
Shen Miao nodded to show her understanding. She just thought that Shen Li hadn't fully recovered and her mind was still unclear. She smiled and said, "Sister, you're being distant from me. There's no need to be so polite between us sisters. Let's go in quickly. Father has sent someone to urge us several times. If we don't go, we'll probably be scolded by father."
What Shen Miao said was true.
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Jun Ming sent someone to urge them again.
"Second Miss... Eldest Miss, you're finally here. Please come quickly. Master Shen is so anxious that he's about to sweat!"
The butler rushed over to urge them, just as Shen Li and Shen Miao were about to take a step. Seeing Shen Li arrive, he let out a long sigh of relief.
He didn't know why the second miss insisted on waiting for the eldest miss. It would be better for her to go in first than to wait here.
When Master Shen sent someone to urge them, she always said she was waiting for her sister. He didn't know what this second miss was up to again.
Everyone in the second master's mansion said that Shen Li was just a hanger - on of Shen Miao, just a 'young lady' who was fostered here. Although the second master's family treated Shen Li well on the surface, he knew that things were far from as peaceful as they seemed.
Well, they servants had no way to interfere in the matters of the masters.
As soon as Shen Li and Shen Miao entered the front hall, they heard Shen Jun Ming's cold snort. "You finally know to come? You've made the princes and the princess wait for so long. Hurry up and apologize!"