The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 21 Disguised House Arrest

When Shen Hanyu returned home, her steps were unsteady, her hair was still wet, and the wind was indeed very cold.

Just as she dried her hair, Liang Fangrong burst in; she already knew what had happened that day.

Seeing Shen Hanyu's somewhat unpleasant expression, Liang Fangrong pursed her lips and still spoke up to reprimand her: "I know everything that happened today. Why did you have to go and show off like that? Whether it was pitch-pot or saving people, there were so many people around. When would it be your turn?"

Before she could even drink the hot ginger soup that Miao Cui had just brought, Liang Fangrong gave her a stern lecture.

That was indeed the case in her past life. Liang Fangrong would constantly remind her to be cautious and not to stand out.

But the Liang family never let her off the hook.

Shen Hanyu looked at Liang Fangrong, and Liang Fangrong felt a sudden sense of fear when she saw Shen Hanyu's dark eyes.

Xia quickly stepped forward to explain, "Miss, Madam was just worried about you."

Shen Hanyu ignored her, her tone slightly cold: "The Lin family girl dragged me to the pitch-pot game, and I couldn't refuse. At that time, my cousin and younger cousin only wanted to see me make a fool of myself and didn't say a word to defend me. Only Miss Wei helped me. Later, she fell into the water and was in critical condition. I couldn't bear to see her like that, so I jumped in. Is Mother satisfied with my explanation?"

Perhaps because Shen Hanyu's tone was too cold, Liang Fangrong remained silent for a long time. Her daughter was really not the same as before.

Shen Hanyu took a step forward: "Why doesn't Mother ask me about things, but instead believes what others say? Are you my mother, or someone else's?"

Snapped--

A slap landed on Shen Hanyu's face, leaving five bright red finger marks. Liang Fangrong was also stunned.

Shen Hanyu touched her face and suddenly smiled.

When Granny Song walked in from outside, she was also stunned when she saw the finger marks on Shen Hanyu's face.

"What's going on here?"

Liang Fangrong composed herself. "Why is Granny here?"

Granny Song smiled slightly: "The First Madam requests that Miss Cousin come over."

Liang Fangrong glanced at Shen Hanyu, "I wonder if it's because of what happened today?"

Granny Song shook her head and said she didn't know, clearly unwilling to reveal anything.

Shen Hanyu tidied herself up and went over, but Liang Fangrong didn't go with her this time.

When Xu Ying arrived at her place, Liang Ruoyan was not there. Xu Ying knew everything that had happened at the Princess's residence, including what Liang Ruoyan had done.

She was also a little upset, wondering if Princess Yongning had found anything about Liang Ruoyan.

Seeing Shen Hanyu enter, Xu Ying thought to herself that Shen Hanyu was really lucky.

"aunt."

Xu Ying nodded: "I know everything that happened today from Yan'er. I'm sorry you had to go through all this."

He complained, but who knows what he was plotting in his heart.

Shen Hanyu didn't respond, so Xu Ying continued, "Those people who pushed Miss Wei into the water have already gone to the General's Mansion to apologize, and the man who jumped into the water has also been punished. It's still too dangerous outside. Since you have nothing else to do, Hanyu should stay at home, do embroidery, read books, and keep your grandmother company."

Judging from this, it seems they intend to effectively confine her to the mansion, preventing her from going out and having any further contact with Pei Du.

Shen Hanyu smiled and said, "Okay."

Xu Ying was taken aback by her quick agreement, but still sent Shen Hanyu back first.

Liang Ruoyan came out from the inner room, her face full of worry.

"Mother, do you think Princess Yongning might find out about me?"

Xu Ying sighed: "You still haven't explained it to me clearly. Are you sure you've taken care of everything?"

Princess Yongning did not make trouble for the Marquis's mansion, so Xu Ying is still unsure.

Liang Ruoyan's eyes flickered; she wasn't sure either.

Xu Ying understood from her expression and felt a chill in her heart; it seemed that her relationship with the Third Prince was doomed.

"If you don't like Shen Hanyu, then go ahead and do it. Why drag General Weiyuan's daughter into this?"

Liang Ruoyan wiped away her tears: "I didn't expect Wei Ming to be there. Although Shen Hanyu still jumped down, that person was too useless. He didn't even touch her and could only watch helplessly as Shen Hanyu left."

Xu Ying rubbed her forehead wearily, but she also felt strange. When did Shen Hanyu learn to swim? She had never heard anyone mention it.

At present, neither the General's Mansion nor Princess Yongning has caused them any trouble, so perhaps the worst is yet to come. Xu Ying can only try to find out what they have to say.

"Don't worry, I'll go and find out. You should stay home during this time."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ruoyan immediately said, "It's fine for Shen Hanyu to stay at home, but I can't. Liang Ruoxue has been putting on a good show in front of Princess Yongning all day, and the princess doesn't seem to dislike her. What if Liang Ruoxue takes advantage of the situation?"

That's true. Xu Ying looked at Liang Ruoyan, steeled her heart, and asked her, "Do you still want to be with the Third Prince?"

Liang Ruoyan thought for a moment, then nodded.

Given the choice between the Third Prince and Pei Du, she would naturally choose the Third Prince. Even if Princess Yongning disliked her, marrying into the Third Prince's household wouldn't require her to see Princess Yongning every day, so it wouldn't matter.

Xu Ying touched Liang Ruoyan's face: "Alright, then let's give it one last try. The musician taught us the Phoenix Seeking Phoenix, and you'll follow my instructions."

Liang Ruoyan's face lit up with joy, and she hugged Xu Ying.

“I knew my mother would still help me.”

Xu Ying was helpless. All this information was naturally obtained by Sun Qinghe; otherwise, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

“I will deal with Shen Hanyu myself. Don’t do it without warning next time. I’ve locked her up at home and won’t let her have any contact with Pei Du anymore.”

Liang Ruoyan was even happier; with Xu Ying's words, she could finally rest easy.

Lin Lihua walked in from outside and saw the mother and daughter getting along well, so she immediately started being sarcastic.

"Oh, it's so much better here with my sister-in-law. Her son and daughter are so well-behaved, unlike my two kids, who are such a handful and noisy as soon as they come back."

Xu Ying noticed the barbed tone in her words and didn't really want to pay attention to her.

Seeing that Xu Ying didn't respond, Lin Lihua leaned over and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, no wonder Yu'er stood up for our cousin last time. If you had wanted to marry Hanyu to Yu'er, you should have just said so. My Sihan got a slap in the face and even got beaten up."

Xu Ying frowned. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

She's been looking for a husband for Liang Siyu these past few days. When is Shen Hanyu going to marry into the family?

Lin Lihua wanted to make Xu Ying angry.

"Sister-in-law, stop pretending. Sihan saw what Hanyu gave to Yu'er. The two of them are getting along so well. You can't say that nothing good is about to happen."

Lin Lihua stood up and left with a smile, feeling a sense of joy in her heart.

Last time, Shen Hanyu gave Liang Siyu a piece of Suzhou embroidery fabric, which Liang Sihan happened to see. Liang Sihan didn't say anything, but secretly told Lin Lihua.

Upon receiving the news, Lin Lihua went to Xu Ying's place and gave her a good scolding.

Lin Lihua left, and Xu Ying smashed a teacup.

"That little hussy!"

Xu Ying could no longer maintain her amiable demeanor. When Granny Song came in, she quickly ordered someone to clean the room.

Liang Ruoyan was startled, and then she saw Xu Ying leave with Granny Song without saying a word.