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Chapter 232 If you don’t vomit, you won’t be happy

Madam Qin's words made Shen Jingchuan's face darken slightly.

But it is undeniable that as a father, he has an unshirkable responsibility for Shen Jinglin becoming like this.

Hearing the warning in Madam Qin's words, Shen Jingchuan pursed his lips tightly, his cheeks were tense, and he remained silent for a long while.

Qin Xuerong has always been good at observing people's words and expressions, and she has a deep understanding of Shen Jingchuan.

Tears immediately flowed down his face, he lowered himself to the ground, his eyebrows drooped, and he looked so pitiful that I could feel pity for him.

"Master, I know I have disappointed you. It is my fault. You are right. I have been used to having everything go my way in the past few years, so I was careless and lacked reverence."

"It's better for you to hand over the power of the household to my mother and my younger siblings. I should also calm down for a while, reflect on myself, and learn from my mistakes so as not to repeat the same mistakes in the future."

Qin Xuerong took a step back to advance, and took the blame on herself, giving Shen Jingchuan enough way out.

Shen Jingchuan lowered his eyes to look at the still beautiful woman in front of him. He was dazed for a moment, and then he remembered the tenderness and love between them over the years, as well as Qin Xuerong's unremitting support for him time and time again.

Looking at Shen Jingan and Shen Jingyu who were kneeling beside him, Shen Jingchuan's heart was shaken again.

After all, the second son's fate is imminent and he is waiting to take part in the imperial examination next year, while the eldest daughter has been planning to compete for the position of the crown prince's consort.

Taking away Qin Xuerong's power at this time would be tantamount to embarrassing the two children.

Not only will it make it difficult for Shen Jingan to concentrate on his studies, it will also easily affect Shen Jingyu's marriage.

Thinking of this, Shen Jingchuan's pent-up anger gradually subsided.

Shen Shuyi glanced at his adoptive father and immediately guessed what he was thinking.

It is human nature to weigh the pros and cons, and she doesn't blame him.

But she wouldn't let this matter go.

Qin Xuerong has to hand over the dowry left by her mother today, whether she wants to or not!

Shen Shuyi nodded slightly to Madam Zhao. Before Shen Jingchuan could speak, Madam Zhao said slowly, "Jingchuan, I know Derong is gone. There are some things that we in the Qingyuan Marquisate should not get involved in. But there are some things today that I have to say..."

Shen Jingchuan came back to his senses: "Mother-in-law, just speak frankly if you have anything to say."

Madam Qin, Qin Xuerong and the others all looked at Madam Zhao, and their hearts felt as if a string was taut.

Qin Xuerong's heart, which had just calmed down, was lifted again at this moment. She had a feeling that things would not be that simple.

The Qingyuan Marquis Mansion has been peaceful for so many years, but now it has suddenly become active. There must be some plan.

"There are many people at the banquet today, so I was afraid that there would be misunderstandings if I said something, so I didn't say it directly."

Madam Zhao paused and continued, "Today I saw the white jade and gold hairpin on Miss Lou's head and the gold bracelet on her wrist. They looked very familiar."

Qin Xuerong's heart skipped a beat.

Madam Shen frowned and asked, "What do you mean, Madam?"

Shen Jingchuan's gaze also fell on Old Madam Zhao, and he seemed to have no reaction.

Madam Zhao's face was heavy, and she said in a deep voice, "If I remember correctly, these two things were the dowry that the Qingyuan Marquis's Mansion gave to Derong. Now that Derong is gone, I can't trace their whereabouts. But Yijie'er is my granddaughter, and I have never seen any of Derong's jewelry on her. Now I see two pieces on Miss Shen's cousin. I really can't help but speak out."

Shen Jingchuan frowned and said, "Are you saying that De Jong's dowry appeared on the body of Lou's niece?"

Old Madam Shen found it even harder to accept this fact, and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"

Madam Zhao nodded and said, "I was not sure at first, so I borrowed Miss Lou's hairpin to take a look. It still has the mark left on it when I asked someone to make it."

"Not only that, no matter the style, pattern, or materials, there is no other copy in Beijing."

After that, Madam Zhao said in a deep voice, "I still have the jewelry list of the dowry that I made for De Jong at home. Not long ago, I sent someone to get it. I estimate that it should be delivered soon."

Madam Zhao's words made the atmosphere in the lobby weird.

Lou Yulan never imagined that after she had finally spent a lot of money to buy two pieces of headwear, she would find out that these were actually the dowry of Shen Shuyi's mother!

Madam Shen suppressed her anger, her eyes fell on Qin Xuerong, and she said in a deep voice: "Xuerong, tell me! What is going on?"

Qin Xuerong was also confused at this moment and couldn't react for a while.

She subconsciously wanted to defend herself, but she didn't have the confidence to do so.

After all, money is a powerful thing. Shen Shuyi has not been in the Shen Mansion for many years, and the things left by Zhao Derong are really enviable.

Although she did it covertly, she did move a lot of things.

Now that she was being questioned in front of everyone, Qin Xuerong had something to hide, so naturally her confidence seemed less than confident.

However, Qin Xuerong just couldn't understand how Zhao Derong's dowry, which had been kept in her warehouse, could have appeared in Lou Yulan's possession.

"Yulan, what is going on?" Qin Guiqiong spoke anxiously, fearing that the matter would become entangled and involve her daughter.

Although he knew his sister wouldn't do that, she was angry at the moment and couldn't protect herself.

It would be terrible if my daughter got a reputation of being dishonest!

Lou Yulan knelt on the ground and said to Madam Qin, Madam Shen and the others, "I bought this jewelry at Duobao Pavilion a few days ago. The receipts are all here. If you don't believe it, you can send someone to ask the shopkeeper of Duobao Pavilion."

Qin Xuerong was feeling very uneasy at the moment and had no intention of explaining for Lou Yulan. After all, this matter involved herself and if she was not careful, her reputation would also be damaged.

Qin Xuerong tried to probe: "Could it be a coincidence? After all, it has been a long time, and there is no guarantee that there will be similar things. The things that the old lady prepared back then were all exquisite, so it is inevitable that someone will imitate them..."

Madam Zhao noticed the reactions of the others and said to Qin Xuerong in a gentle voice, "That's too much of a coincidence. After all, in addition to the two pieces of headgear worn by Miss Lou, I also found De Jong's dowry on the other two ladies."

When these words came out, Madam Shen's eyes jumped, and she looked at Qin Xuerong and said coldly: "Xuerong, you were the one who managed De Jong's dowry all those years ago. What's going on?"

Qin Xuerong said quickly: "Those things have been locked in the warehouse. I send people to count them every year. They will never appear outside..."

But after a moment, Qin Xuerong had already thought about it quickly in her heart. She took those things very secretly. She either made similar inferior goods for replacement or reported them as damaged. It would not be easy to check.

What's more, even if she really found out something, she would never admit it, otherwise the crime would be impossible to clear herself of.

To take a step back, after so many years, it is not certain that Mrs. Zhao will be able to produce evidence.

Just as she was thinking this, Madam Zhao's personal nanny hurried back and said in a deep voice, "Madam, this is the detailed list of the eldest lady's dowry."