The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

"Oh, I understand. It turns out that you still hate Ruijiao. You hate that she came back and took away the love and attention that originally belonged to you!" Sheng Mingtao became more and more excited as he spoke.

"You are such an ungrateful person, an ungrateful person! Have you forgotten all the good things our family has done for you?"

"I really regret it. If I had known you were such a vicious person, I should have persuaded my father and mother to be hard-hearted and take you..."

Before he could finish his words, a crisp and loud slap sounded in the quiet room, harsh and shocking.

Zhou's face turned pale instantly and her hands unconsciously covered her chest.

Sheng Mingtao covered his face, which was red from being slapped, with his eyes full of disbelief and indignation: "Sheng Junwei, how dare you hit me!"

At this moment, Sheng Xuanming pushed his wheelchair into the room with great effort and just witnessed this dramatic scene.

He quickly spoke up to stop him: "Mingtao, that's enough! Stop talking!"

When he turned to face Sheng Junwei, his tone was obviously much softer: "Wei'er, don't be angry... We all need to calm down."

However, Sheng Mingtao seemed very confused: "Third brother, what are you talking about? Shouldn't we be angry?"

Sheng Junwei withdrew her hand and stared at Sheng Mingtao expressionlessly. Her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the soul, making people feel an inexplicable pressure.

After a long time, a barely perceptible sadness appeared in her eyes.

Sheng Mingtao felt a chill in his heart when she looked at him, and his anger dissipated a lot. He stepped back vigilantly, and said in a vigilant voice: "What conspiracy are you planning?"

Sheng Junwei's eyes flashed with determination, and all her emotions solidified at this moment, turning into a cold sentence: "Sheng Mingtao, everyone in the Sheng Mansion, including Sheng Ruijiao, has the right to blame me, but you don't have the qualifications. Because you owe me far more than you can imagine."

"This slap today is just a small lesson. I hope you can learn what respect and boundaries are. If there is a next time, I will make you understand thoroughly that manners and politeness are not just polite words."

Although her voice was not loud, every word she spoke was like a hammer, striking everyone's heart.

Then, she turned around with her back to everyone, leaving only one hand gently placed behind her back, her eyes falling coldly on Zhou.

Zhou was shocked and at a loss for words by this series of unexpected events. When she saw Sheng Junwei's eyes looking at her, she couldn't help but feel nervous, fearing that her daughter, who seemed to have lost her mind, would take action again.

But Sheng Junwei did not take any further action. She just said calmly, "I cannot do such a thing as disobeying the monarch and deceiving the court. I will not allow you to use such despicable means behind my back. If one day in the future I really have to confront the emperor, I will tell you the truth and will not hide anything."

"As for Sheng Ruijiao, I can't save her... and I don't want to save her."

After saying that, Sheng Junwei turned around and left resolutely without staying any longer.

When she passed by Sheng Xuanming, her wrist was suddenly grabbed tightly.

Sheng Xuanming's face was full of worry: "Wei'er, they were just impulsive. Third brother apologizes to you on their behalf. Don't be angry anymore."

Sheng Junwei's body paused slightly, and then she gently broke free from his hand: "Third brother, if you want to find me in the future, just come directly to the Prime Minister's Mansion. If you still want to heal your leg, I may be able to help."

Then, her back gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.

When the last touch of warmth quietly faded from her wrist, she did not hesitate at all, and did not even show the slightest intention of looking back. She took a decisive step forward and her figure disappeared resolutely into the deep alleys of the Sheng family mansion.

"Rebellion! This rebellious girl!" The angry voice broke the silence. Zhou's face changed suddenly, and all traces of her usual gentleness and kindness disappeared.

Sheng Xuanming had anticipated his mother's sudden change of mood. He frowned and said helplessly, "Mom, this matter is unreasonable. How can we involve Wei'er in this?"

"She once saved the emperor's life. It is the most appropriate and quickest solution for her to come to the rescue."

Zhou's voice regained some calmness, and she analyzed clearly, "Even if it doesn't work out, the emperor will not embarrass Wei'er because of their old relationship, and he will not vent his anger on the entire Sheng family."

On the side, Sheng Mingtao glared at Sheng Xuanming with dissatisfaction, questioning in his tone: "Third brother, why do you always side with that ungrateful thing? Don't forget that Ruijiao is your biological sister!"

Sheng Xuanming had heard these words countless times, and his ears were almost callused.

He rubbed his eyebrows gently, maneuvered the wheelchair, and left Zhou's room exhausted, leaving behind a heavy back.

As soon as I turned the corner of the house, Sheng Mingtao's excited voice came from behind me again: "Mom, I have an idea!"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Xuanming just shook his head, his eyes full of helplessness at his family's hasty decision-making.

In his opinion, such behavior is tantamount to seeking medical help in desperation. Not only will it fail to solve the problem, but it may even aggravate the situation.

Although my younger sister was inexplicably involved in the ranks of those who knew about the assassination plot, as long as her innocence could be proven, the Dali Temple would not be able to find any reason to convict her.

Even if the worst happens, it would be temporary detention at best.

Given my younger sister's background, as she is the daughter of the Minister of Revenue and the daughter-in-law of the Duke of Yong, the Emperor will surely weigh the pros and cons carefully and will never make a decision lightly.

After all, if the Dali Temple finds my younger sister guilty, the consequences will not only be personal, but will also be a serious blow to the reputation of the Ministry of Revenue and even the Duke of Yong's Mansion.

In addition, the Jingji Guards are conducting an intensive investigation into the mastermind behind this. Once the real culprit is caught, my little sister will be cleared of all charges.

If all this is not enough, they still have Aunt Sheng Fei in the palace as a backup...

After repeated consideration, there was no reason whatsoever to let Sheng Junwei take the risk of getting involved in this mess.

Recalling Sheng Junwei's indifference and determination when she left, Sheng Xuanming couldn't help but smile bitterly, with mixed feelings in his heart.

His legs... there was no hope of them ever recovering.

No matter how smart Sheng Junwei is, she cannot cure him with just the art of Qimen Dunjia. That requires real medical skills and superb treatment methods.

At the same time, in Zhou's room, Sheng Mingtao was talking nonstop: "Mom, do you still remember that good doctor?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up: "Shan Fang, a miraculous doctor? How could I forget it?"

Shan Fang, the medical genius of the Great Sheng Empire, was known as the miraculous doctor who could cure anything.

A few years ago, Sheng Mingtao's intelligence was not as sharp as it is now. His mind seemed to have stagnated at the age of five or six, and everyone regarded him as a fool.