The opera "Jiangshan Xi" flowed from Shen Qianyu's fingertips, but it lacked the grandeur and artistic conception of that day.
Shangguan Che's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of displeasure! Shen Lingyun actually dared to play tricks on him! This Jiangshan Opera was clearly not something Shen Qianyu had played!
"Miss played very well. Shangguan Che has other matters to attend to, and will visit you another day." Shangguan Che smiled insincerely, his eyes still gentle, but the depths of his eyes were even colder.
He didn't know what Shen Lingyun meant, but he couldn't openly offend Shen Lingyun. If Shen Lingyun wanted to use a Jiangshan opera to move him and make him marry Shen Qianyu, he might as well go along with it.
If he were to marry Shen Qianyu, he could at least gain Shen Lingyun's support, since women were dispensable to him anyway.
It's a pity that we can no longer find a woman who could truly play the Jiangshan Opera. I wonder what kind of woman could play such a Jiangshan Opera.
"Are you leaving already?" Shen Qianyu's eyes revealed a hint of reluctance, and her bright gaze even carried a touch of grievance. Could it be that Shangguan Che realized that the opera "Jiangshan" wasn't played by her?
"I have other matters to attend to, I will visit you another day, Miss." Shangguan Che's face now showed an even gentler smile, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at Shen Qianyu.
"Okay." Shen Qianyu saw Shangguan Che's gentle gaze and blushed slightly.
Watching Shangguan Che's retreating figure, a trace of resentment flashed through Shen Qianyu's heart. She was determined to marry Shangguan Che, but Shangguan Che still couldn't forget the Jiangshan Opera from last time. If he knew that the song was played by Shen Qianmo, would he still want to marry her?
No, she absolutely wouldn't allow this to happen! She absolutely couldn't let Shangguan Che know any of this! Shen Qianmo already possessed the noble status of a legitimate daughter; why should she have to take Shangguan Che away from her?! She would never allow it!
Then, the best way is to let Shen Qianmo die! Yes, Shen Qianmo, just die! If you die, no one will ever know who played that Jiangshan Opera!
A twist of emotion crossed Shen Qianyu's face. "Shen Qianmo, don't blame me for being heartless! Blame yourself! You shouldn't have played that 'Jiangshan Opera,' you shouldn't have attracted Shangguan Che's attention, you shouldn't have, you shouldn't have!"
---Aside---
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Chapter Twenty-Two: Want to Harm Her?
"Miss, the kitchen sent over some pastries. They look quite delicious!" Qianqian skipped into the house with a plate of delicate pastries in her hands, her eyes sparkling as she looked at them.
"You greedy little girl, do you want some?" Shen Qianmo had just woken up from a nap, her eyes still showing a hint of laziness. Seeing Qianqian's appearance, she smiled and tapped her head, saying.
"Miss understands me best!" Qianqian, having been hit where it hurt by Shen Qianmo's words, didn't hesitate and admitted it with a smile.
"These pastries are indeed exquisite." Shen Qianmo picked up a piece of pastry, brought it close to her nose, and a fragrant aroma wafted towards her, but there was also a faint, barely perceptible odor mixed in with it.
Shen Qianmo's originally lazy eyes suddenly turned sharp, his dark eyes gradually deepened, and a cold and mocking smile slowly rose at the corners of his mouth.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Seeing her mistress's expression change, Qianqian looked at the pastries and then at Shen Qianmo. Wasn't her mistress just happy? Could there be something wrong with the pastries?
"Qianqian, did the kitchen send these pastries?" Shen Qianmo took the plate of pastries, put them on the plate along with the pastries in her hand, and asked as she looked at Qianqian with half-closed eyes.
"Yes! A little maid from the kitchen brought it over just now." Qianqian didn't understand Shen Qianmo's meaning, and blinked her eyes as she asked, "Miss, is there something wrong with these pastries?"
"Snacks laced with aphrodisiacs. Qianqian, who do you think did this?" Shen Qianmo smiled, but her eyes were icy cold.
"What? Aphrodisiac? Someone wants to harm Miss? Who is so vicious?!" Qianqian's expression changed drastically upon hearing Shen Qianmo's words. She looked angry, her face turning bright red.
"I suppose someone's been feeling uneasy because of the Jiangshan Opera I played. Qianqian, let's take some snacks and go see my dear older sister!" Shen Qianmo gave a cold smile, a knowing glint in her eyes, and ordered with a mix of indifference and laziness.
"Yes." Qianqian didn't know what to say at that moment. Looking at her young mistress's appearance, she suddenly felt a pang of heartache. With such family members, her young mistress must be in great pain.
Miss has always been a loyal and affectionate person, but this family treated her like this. No wonder she hates them so much. Miss is so pitiful.
In Yin Youlan and Shen Qianyu's courtyard, the two were having a smug discussion.
"Hmph! This time I'll definitely ruin that little bitch's reputation!" Yin Youlan was wearing a smug smile, her eyes bulging out, revealing a venomous hatred.
"Mother is so smart! Shen Qianmo is doomed now! The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, disregarding her chastity, seduced a servant. I'm afraid she will have no face to live on!" Shen Qianyu's face was full of ferocious smiles as she massaged her mother, her eyes bursting with twisted pleasure.
"That's right! A legitimate daughter who disgraces the family like this, even if the master wanted to accept her, he wouldn't. He might force her to commit suicide in a fit of anger. Then, I might very well take over Ling Ya's position!" Yin Youlan enjoyed the massage her daughter was giving her while lost in her fantasies.
Over the years, Yin Youlan has put in a lot of effort to become the wife, but Shen Lingyun remains unmoved and has even grown tired of her. However, once Shen Qianmo's position as the legitimate daughter is eliminated, Shen Lingyun will no longer need to reserve a position for a dead person. At that time, the position of wife will be hers.
"Really! Then I'll be the eldest daughter! Let's see how that Shen Qianxin can steal my thunder then!" Shen Qianyu's eyes gleamed with greed and smugness. As long as Shen Qianmo is dead, no one will know who played that "Jiangshan Opera"!
"Of course! I'll kill that bastard actress Su Luoyan and her bastard daughter together!" Yin Youlan's eyes revealed a sense of satisfaction, as if she had already firmly secured her position as the lady of the house.
Su Luoyan was Shen Lingyun's third wife, and Shen Qianxin's birth mother. She was originally a folk singer, but because of her beauty, Shen Lingyun took a liking to her and married her.
Su Luoyan is cunning and scheming, unlike Yin Youlan who is foolish and arrogant. She always pretends to be gentle and kind, and Shen Lingyun dotes on her. Therefore, Yin Youlan is very jealous.
Although both Shen Qianyu and Shen Qianxin hated Shen Qianmo, they also harbored resentment towards each other. For the position of legitimate daughter and for Shen Lingyun's favor, they had fought countless times, both openly and secretly.
"Haha! Then all the wealth and glory, and the admiration of thousands, will be ours!" Yin Qianyu smiled smugly, and her massage techniques on Yin Youlan became even faster.
"Eldest sister and second aunt seem to be in a good mood!" The voice was lively and clear, languid and devoid of any emotion.
"You, you." Yin Youlan and Shen Qianyu were startled when they saw Shen Qianmo. They pointed at Shen Qianmo and were speechless for a moment.
Shen Qianyu suddenly felt very scared. The woman in front of her was plain-looking, with nothing special about her, and even had a lazy smile on her lips, yet she couldn't help but feel afraid.
This sense of oppression terrified her even more than her father. She couldn't help but recall the day the man wearing the bronze mask broke her hands.
"What's wrong? Weren't you laughing happily just now? Did Qianmo disturb Eldest Sister and Second Mother?" Shen Qianmo looked at the two of them with stunned expressions, a cold and beautiful smile appeared on her lips, her eyes devoid of any emotion, looking at them indifferently and mockingly.
"Don't you know you need to announce your presence before entering?! Who's guarding the door?! How are you doing your job?!" Yin Youlan felt a mix of displeasure and panic at having her scheme exposed. She put on airs and yelled at Shen Qianmo.
"Does Second Madam intend to punish them?" Shen Qianmo completely ignored Yin Youlan's anger, a mocking smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with interest, as if she were watching her prey struggling in its death throes.
"It's none of your business to discipline my maid!" Yin Youlan felt uneasy at Shen Qianmo's smile and shouted angrily at him.
"I'm so sorry! Qianmo has already cleaned up the mess for Second Madam!" Shen Qianmo ignored Yin Youlan's hysteria, sat leisurely in the chair, and said with a half-smile.