The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 122 About Qi Liansheng

Seeing Shen Hanyu's unyielding attitude, the old lady became a little angry and glanced at Liang Fangrong.

Liang Fangrong didn't know what to say. This marriage was arranged by the Emperor, and in principle, they shouldn't have any objections.

I knew Liang Fangrong was incapable of handling things, and now she can't even offer Shen Hanyu a word of advice.

Liang Ruoxue smiled and said, "If the wedding date is postponed again and again, it's hard to say what will happen later."

Shen Hanyu glanced at her. Now that the wedding date was set, Liang Ruoxue no longer pretended in front of her.

"There's no need for you all to worry."

She got up, and these people were either calculating her betrothal gifts or wondering when her wedding date would be set.

There were also a few who were hoping that her marriage to Pei Du wouldn't happen.

Liang Fangrong was on the same side as these people, and Shen Hanyu didn't want to pay them any attention.

Shen Hanyu left decisively, and the expressions of the people who remained were all different.

Liang Fangrong looked guilty: "Miaoyi has just recovered from a serious illness, she didn't mean it."

The old lady snorted but didn't say anything. Lin Lihua's expression was also not very good, while Xu Ying's face was expressionless.

Liang Fangrong was uneasy. Shen Hanyu had already left, and Liang Ruoxue had no one to boast to. Seeing that they all wanted to leave, the old lady said that she needed to rest.

Liang Fangrong got up and went back to her courtyard, where she saw Shen Hanyu waiting for her.

"Miaoyi?"

Shen Hanyu had Miaocui take Jianxia away, leaving only the mother and daughter behind.

Seeing Shen Hanyu like this, Liang Fangrong recalled what had happened before.

"You look like you're here to interrogate me."

For some reason, Liang Ruochu no longer visits Liang Fangrong; she just stays quietly alone in the courtyard.

Liang Fangrong is now in the same situation as when she first arrived at the Marquis's residence, but even worse, because Shen Hanyu has also left.

"It's not an interrogation, but for Aja's sake."

Hearing Shen Hanyu mention Shen Yanzhi again, Liang Fangrong's expression softened somewhat.

"I don't know much about your father's affairs."

Shen Hanyu shook her head: "What about Uncle Qi Liansheng? I remember a little about him when I was little. Does Mother remember?"

Her memories of when she was seven or eight years old were already somewhat hazy, and Qi Liansheng hadn't visited her home many times.

However, Liang Fangrong and Shen Yanzhi had lived together for so many years, and Qi Liansheng was Shen Yanzhi's close friend. Liang Fangrong should know something about it, since he wasn't a member of the royal family.

Speaking of Qi Liansheng, Liang Fangrong actually knows him.

"You mean him? I do know him. Before you were born, Qi Liansheng visited the prefect's mansion a few times. He and your father shared similar interests. Later, I heard that he went to Lizhou and died not long after. Your father was very sad."

Liang Fangrong had heard Shen Yanzhi say that they had known each other since they were young and had taken the imperial examinations together. Qi Liansheng's grades were slightly worse than Shen Yanzhi's, so he was later assigned to Lizhou.

Since Shen Hanyu asked, Liang Fangrong told her everything she knew.

"But he's been dead for a long time, why are you suddenly asking about him?"

Every time Shen Hanyu asked a question, it was always sudden and inexplicable. This time, she asked Qi Liansheng again.

"I just remembered Uncle Qi, so I wanted to come and ask. It's getting late, so I'll head back now, Mother."

Seeing that Shen Hanyu was about to leave again, Liang Fangrong stopped her: "I did something wrong before, and I can apologize to you. Miaoyi, you can stay in the Marquis's mansion."

Shen Hanyu looked at her and said, "Mother, opportunities aren't always given to you. I've come to terms with it. Mother, there's no need to insist that I stay. I'll leave sooner or later."

Leaving the Marquis's mansion, breaking free from those painful memories, and moving forward on her own path—that's what she needs to do now.

Shen Hanyu's mind was made up, and no one could sway her.

The grip tightened, and Shen Hanyu broke free.

"Mother, you should take care of yourself."

Liang Fangrong always sided with the Marquis's family, and she wouldn't always give in.

Now that she needs to find out the cause of Shen Yanzhi's death and has chosen to join forces with Li Huaijiang, she can't afford to have anyone holding her back.

Shen Hanyu went out and saw Jianxia being stopped by Miaocui.

"Miao Cui, let's go back."

I won't stay at the Marquis's residence for too long; I'll find an opportunity to settle things.

Before leaving, I still need to deal with Liang Sihan.

Back in her room, which was cleaned daily, she could move in without any problem.

After carefully checking everything, Shen Hanyu finally sat down with peace of mind.

What has Liang Sihan been doing all this time?

While styling her hair, Shen Hanyu casually asked a question.

There are very few people in this Marquis's mansion with a clean background, so she has to deal with them one by one.

"He's still the same as before, ignorant and incompetent, and often frequents those places of pleasure. After the Second Miss Liang and the Third Prince got engaged, he became even more arrogant. He claimed to be the Third Prince's brother-in-law, and did all sorts of things, such as forcibly taking women and beating up commoners."

Shen Hanyu raised her hand. This was really Liang Sihan's style. Once she had some money and power, she would act recklessly.

He's courting death.

“Check who he’s offended recently, and all the dirty tricks he did before. It’s time to give him a big reward.”

By using their help, we can avoid being blamed on ourselves.

Miao Cui understood.

"Young lady, if something really happens that could be a matter of life and death, won't it get back at us?"

Knowing what Shen Hanyu was going to do, Miaocui asked the question.

Shen Hanyu was about to rest. "I dared to do it, so I'm not afraid of them finding out about me. Besides, Liang Sihan has already created a great opportunity for us."

Miao Cui noted it down, and then she had no more worries.

If you're going to do it, do it decisively.

When Liang Sihan returned home that evening, she heard that Shen Hanyu was coming back today, and her mind went blank for a moment.

He reeked of alcohol, and Lin Lihua was disgusted by him, no longer as fond of her son as before.

“Coming home so late every day, and drunk, it’s really awful. Can’t you learn something and do something like your older brother? I can only rely on you, my sister, now. Sigh.”

Lin Lihua got angrier and angrier as she talked, but in the end, Liang Ruoxue turned out to be the more reliable one.

Liang Sihan was supported by her maid, looking completely out of sorts.

“Mother, you don’t understand anything. I’ve recently met a lot of people. Even if I don’t do well in the imperial examinations, if I get along well with them, they can help me find a job in the court.”

Lin Lihua's eyes lit up. Back then, Liang Chengli had gone to Liang Chengxuan for help because of this matter, but Liang Chengxuan had given him a good scolding and lectured them on a lot of principles.

In short, the plan to find a job for Liang Sihan was never successfully implemented.

"Really?"

Liang Sihan waved her hand: "Why would I lie to you? They're not as difficult to talk to as my uncle. There will be good news in a while."

Lin Lihua, hands on her hips, said, "Alright, at least you did something useful. Once you enter the court as an official, your marriage will be easier to arrange."

Liang Sihan grinned and quickly returned to her room.

Liang Chengli walked in from outside: "There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Lin Lihua glared at him: "Stop talking such discouraging things. Not everyone is like Liang Chengxuan. In the end, it's still your fault for being useless."