After these words were spoken, the expressions of the two people involved changed.

The only thing Mrs. Shen had to rely on in this mansion was her dowry, so she was naturally reluctant to give it away.

The old lady was worried that once Mrs. Shen agreed to give her dowry, she would find that many things were missing from her dowry. Even the silver given to Eunuch Qin this time was exchanged for her dowry.

So, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had a rare tacit understanding and did not respond to Shen Qiyin's words.

She watched coldly.

In fact, she knew about this by chance.

When her eldest sister Shen Nianyin got married, she overheard the maids in the old lady's room gossiping, saying that her mother's dowry had been secretly pawned by the old lady, otherwise how would she have gotten the money to wear gold and silver!

In her previous life, although she was angry when she learned about this, she also knew that if she made a fuss rashly, she and her daughter would gain nothing, so she thought of keeping quiet for the time being and slowly thinking of a solution.

Finally, she came up with an idea and went to Qin's house. And then... nothing happened next.

Now that she mentioned this matter in public, such a good opportunity to make money, Old Madam Shen said out of character: "...Forget it, forget it, I just want your mother to remember it and stop being so nervous."

"If I really deduct my wife's dowry, how will I keep my reputation if it gets out?"

That said, she would not be lenient when it comes to taking advantage of others, and added, "But then again, for such a big incident, there can't be no punishment at all, otherwise it would be too unruly."

"She will be fined a year's monthly salary and confined to her house for reflection. This is a minor punishment and a major warning."

"A year?!"

Mrs. Shen was shocked beyond words, but she still wanted to continue to explain herself without giving up.

Shen Qiyin watched silently, and a hint of "admiration" appeared in the depths of his eyes.

Mother, oh mother, it turns out that even without me charging into battle, you are not completely bullied. You will also fight and contend, as long as it is for yourself.

My daughter will definitely make the best use of you and make you the sharpest knife in my hand!

In the corner, Shen Ruyuin, who had been shrinking like a quail ever since she entered Zhuijin Hall, saw Madam Shen being punished. Thinking of how Shen Qiyuin would get angry and anxious every time Madam Shen was bullied by the old lady, she couldn't help but lower her head and smile secretly, feeling indescribably happy in her heart.

Live it!

Just as she was secretly happy, she suddenly heard Shen Qiyin say, "Grandma still has things to deal with for my third sister. If you don't have any other instructions, I'll take my leave first."

To Shen Ruyin, these words were like a call from the King of Hell.

She froze suddenly, her hair standing on end.

Old Madam Shen rubbed her forehead and asked impatiently, "What happened to the third girl?"

Shen Ruyin waved her hands quickly: "Nothing..."

"Grandmother, don't you know yet?!" Shen Qiyin was surprised. "My third sister had an affair with a man in the temple, and many people saw it with their own eyes. Now people outside are pointing fingers and saying that our Shen family has a bad family tradition and is corrupting morals."

"what?!"

Old Madam Shen stood up suddenly, her anger even greater than when she just learned that she had lost three thousand taels of silver.

"You little whore, I've always thought you're not a quiet person, and now you've finally made trouble."

"Your father is still in jail, and you're having fun?"

"Someone come! Beat him hard!"

It's called beating, but actually it's pricking with needles.

Mrs. Shen was already a married woman, and her husband did not like her, so it did not matter if the cane left scars on her body.

But Shen Ruyu is different. She is still unmarried. If she is beaten, she may be despised by her husband after she gets married. How can she win favor and support her parents' family then?

Therefore, when the old lady punished them, she always took great pains to find ways that would be painful enough but would not cause any external injuries.

Shen Ruyu screamed in pain and couldn't even finish her words of begging for mercy.

Shen Qiyin looked at him expressionlessly, his hand unconsciously touching his arm, which had been pricked by needles several times and felt like a sieve.

Once, she defended her mother and contradicted her grandmother, and was stabbed 339 times.

One time, it was the Qin Mansion’s acupuncture, 298 times.

Once, when she was recuperating in Zhuangzi, Shen Ruyin came to vent his anger and stabbed her 363 times.

Therefore, even though she knew that Shen Ruyin was as pitiful as herself in this cannibalistic family, she still would not let her go!

When we left Zhuijin Hall, the crying and cursing had not stopped yet.

Madam Shen quickly followed and complained to Shen Qiyin, "Since you knew the relationship between the Qin Mansion and the Ningguo Mansion, why didn't you tell me when you came back? I was scolded for nothing!"

"Also, the old lady just now said to fine me my monthly salary, why didn't you speak up for me?"

"I have raised you in vain..."

She sighed and groaned, not mentioning that if it weren't for Shen Qiyin, the cane would have hit her long ago.

Shen Qiyin paused, and spoke in a voice that was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry: "Grandmother has punished mother by confining her house. You should go back to your own courtyard and think about it. If she sees you wandering around outside, she might get angry again."

"I get angry when I talk about this! The old lady wants to fine me a year's salary. How can I live like this?" As she said this, Mrs. Shen's eyes turned, and when she faced Shen Qiyin again, her expression suddenly changed.

"Yin'er, have you been to Guangren Hall for consultation recently?"

"My father is in trouble and has no time to rest for a while."

"Alas... just to save your father, I took out all the money I had on hand. Now I have no more monthly allowance. How can I live in the future?"

"If mother were to tell you, you should go to Guangren Hall more often to see patients and earn more money."

Shen Qiyin wanted to laugh when he heard this.

That's not what she used to say.

"You are a girl, how can you compare to your brothers in showing your face outside? The most important thing for a girl is to learn some knitting. When she gets married, people will say that I have taught her well and raised a daughter who knows the rules."

Why has it changed now?

"Mother, don't you like me to show up in public? I have also thought about what you said carefully and feel that it makes sense. So I intend to give up the Guangren Hall business and stay at home to avoid people saying that you are a bad parent and tarnish your reputation. What do you think?"

But Mrs. Shen said, "How can that be possible!"

"Oh?"

"The people in this mansion don't take me seriously. I have to use money to bribe them all the time. Now that I don't have the monthly salary, I'm afraid I can't control them anymore. If you don't go out and earn some money, do you think I can go?"

"You are my only daughter, and you are my only hope." She took Shen Qiyin's hand, her eyes full of grievance: "If even you abandon me, then what is the point of me living? I might as well die."

Shen Qiyin pulled out her hand without leaving a trace, but said, "You and I are mother and daughter, how can I watch you suffer? Since mother has something to ask for, I will go."

"But...I also need mother's help with something."

"what's up?"

Her red lips moved slightly, and she smiled sweetly, "I hope mother can return the marriage certificate between me and Master Feng to me."

This is her ultimate goal today!

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