Upon returning to her courtyard, Shen Qingyi heard the voice of the System echoing in her mind:
“Ding! Crisis averted. Task progress increased. Please continue your efforts to expose the Fake Daughter's schemes. Completion reward: Insight Eye (ability to see through others' disguises).”
Shen Qingyi took a deep breath and thought to herself, “Shen Qingwan, this time I will make you suffer a crushing defeat and let you experience the disdain I faced in my past life.”
After entering her room, Shen Qingyi immediately summoned Xiao Cui.
“Xiao Cui, investigate who saw Mama Li and Chun Tao in the residence last night, especially any details regarding their interactions with Shen Qingwan.”
Xiao Cui nodded in acknowledgment and hurriedly left.
Shen Qingyi then sat at her desk and began to write a letter.
The letter detailed Shen Qingwan's actions and included conversations between Mama Li and Chun Tao, along with supporting evidence.
She folded the letter neatly and handed it to another trusted maid. “Take this letter to my father’s study quietly, and be sure to deliver it into his hands personally.”
The maid accepted the letter and whispered, “Miss, don’t worry. I will handle it properly.”
Shen Qingyi nodded, thinking, “Shen Qingwan, this time, I will make you reap what you sow.”
Meanwhile, Shen Qingwan was restless in her own courtyard.
She originally thought that the rumors spread by Mama Li would cause Shen Qingyi to lose favor in front of their mother, but unexpectedly, Shen Qingyi easily resolved the crisis.
"This wretched girl is harder to deal with than I thought!" Shen Qingwan gritted her teeth and said.
She turned to Chun Tao and instructed, "Go and fetch Aunt Zhao. Tell her I urgently need to see her."
Chun Tao nodded and left. Before long, Aunt Zhao hurried over.
"Qingwan, what’s wrong?" Aunt Zhao asked with concern.
Shen Qingwan lowered her voice and said, "Aunt, that wretched Shen Qingyi has already started to suspect me. We must get rid of her quickly, or it will lead to endless troubles."
Aunt Zhao frowned slightly. "What do you plan to do?"
A glint of malice flashed in Shen Qingwan's eyes. "I heard that Father is currently reviewing the accounts in the manor. We can take advantage of this opportunity to frame her for some of the missing funds."
Aunt Zhao nodded. "Alright, I will arrange it right away."
In the evening, Shen Qingyi was taking a stroll in the courtyard when she suddenly heard the sound of a guqin.
Following the sound, she saw Shen Qingyuan sitting in the pavilion, playing the instrument.
"Brother," Shen Qingyi approached and called softly.
Shen Qingyuan stopped playing the guqin and looked up with a smile. "Qingyi, what brings you here?"
Shen Qingyi smiled slightly. "I heard the sound of the guqin and came to take a look. Your skills are getting better and better, Brother."
Shen Qingyuan shook his head. "It's just a way to pass the time, nothing more."
He paused for a moment and suddenly asked, "Qingyi, there have been some rumors about you in the residence lately. Are you alright?"
Shen Qingyi felt warmth in her heart and replied softly, "Don't worry, Brother. I'm fine. It's just that some people are deliberately spreading rumors to frame me."
Shen Qingyuan frowned. "Who is so bold?"
Shen Qingyi shook her head. "There's no need for you to worry, Brother. I will handle it."
Shen Qingyuan nodded, his tone firm. "Qingyi, no matter what happens, I will stand by your side."
A glimmer of gratitude flashed in Shen Qingyi's eyes. "Thank you, Brother."
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