Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

Si Yuan looked at Si Qingwan in surprise.

I never expected that Si Qingwan would punish Si Yingying with the "Water Firmness" because of Si Yingying's act of kicking her when she was down in the banquet hall.

Her mother still cared about her after all.

Thinking of this, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Yes, her mother has never been good at expressing her love, but no matter what, she was raised by her mother.

How could her mother not have feelings for her?

"To humiliate the Si family and let them trample on—is this something the daughter of the Si family would do?"

Si Yingying was on the verge of collapse. She felt as if the ground beneath her feet was not ice, but sharp knives.

She stood for three minutes, feeling like she was about to collapse. She swayed from side to side and couldn't stand up at all.

I don't know how Si Yuan managed to stay silent for more than an hour.

Si Yuan, that girl, is definitely not human; she's a monster!

And Si Qingwan, that woman, is a monster too!

The whole family are monsters!

Knowing that going against Si Qingwan would only bring him more severe punishment and disappoint her, he would gain nothing.

Si Yingying, realizing the situation was dire, apologized tearfully, "I'm sorry, Mother, I know I was wrong..."

Tears streamed down her face, and she looked very distressed and sad. "My intention was to help my sister. I thought that if I said that, everyone would understand and forgive her. I didn't expect those people to use this as an excuse to make trouble."

Upon hearing Si Yingying's apology, Si Qingwan's cold expression finally softened a little.

Unable to hold on any longer, Si Yingying knelt on the [Water Wall], saying, "Mom, I will definitely put the Si family's reputation first from now on, and I will also get along well with my sister."

Seeing Si Yingying apologize, He Shuqing walked up to Si Qingwan and tried to smooth things over, saying, "It's Yingying's first time being punished, she must be devastated. Since she knows she was wrong, let's forgive her for this first offense."

Si Qingwan looked at Si Yingying calmly, "The person you should apologize to is not me."

Si Yingying looked at Si Yuan, and tearfully apologized, "Sister, I'm sorry..."

Si Yuan noticed Si Yingying's reluctance.

She knew very well that Si Qingwan was only asking Si Yingying to apologize to her in order to get Si Yingying off the hook through her words.

She didn't want to let Si Yingying off so easily, but since this was what her mother wanted, she would grant her wish.

"Mother, it is good to admit one's mistakes and correct them. I think Yingying will learn her lesson after this incident, so please forgive her."

Sure enough, Si Qingwan nodded. "Since A-Yuan has said so, then you may come down."

He Shuqing immediately helped Si Yingying down from the [Shuijian].

Si Yingying's feet were numb, so He Shuqing immediately asked the maid to bring a hot towel to soothe them.

Be as responsible as you are required to be.

Si Qingwan looked at Si Yingying, and although she hid it well, she could still see her worry and concern.

Si Yuan's feelings were complicated. "Mother, I'll go back to my room now."

"Okay, you should get some rest."

As Si Yuan went upstairs, she heard Si Yingying call out in a tearful, aggrieved voice, "Mommy..."

She turned around and saw Si Qingwan walk up to Si Yingying. After hesitating for a few seconds, she reached out and touched her head.

Si Yingying hugged her.

Si Qingwan paused for a moment, but did not push him away.

Back in her room, Si Yuan sat on the bed and thought for a long time.

Ultimately, it was decided to entrust this matter to Si Qingwan.

The next day.

While the family was having breakfast, the butler came in and said, "Madam, someone left this file bag at the door, specifically asking you to look at it yourself."

"What kind of mysterious document is this!"

"have no idea."

Just as Si Yingying was about to take it and take a look, Si Qingwan gave the housekeeper a wink, and the housekeeper handed it directly to Si Qingwan.

When Si Qingwan opened it, her face turned gloomy and ugly at a visible speed.

She put down her chopsticks, picked up the file folder, and called He Shuqing to go back to the room together.

Si Yingying was very curious, "What is it? Why is Mom reacting so strongly?"

There were only Si Yingying and Si Yuan at the dinner table. Si Yingying didn't want to talk to Si Yuan, but she couldn't help it.

"What do you think it is?"

"have no idea."

"Hmph...aren't you even a little bit curious?"

Si Yuan put down her chopsticks, glanced at her indifferently, and stood up. "Curiosity killed the cat."

Si Yingying rolled her eyes speechlessly; she had blamed Si Yuan for the punishment she received yesterday.

When I get the chance, I'll definitely teach her a lesson.

Si Yingying didn't know what was in the document, but Si Yuan knew very well.

Because those were intimate photos of Si Yingying and Xiang Mingche that she sent to Si Qingwan.

She ultimately handed over the responsibility of handling this matter to Si Qingwan.

in the room.

Si Qingwan's face was more unpleasant than ever before.

Seeing her like this, He Shuqing had a bad feeling. "What's wrong?"

She took the file folder from Si Qingwan, opened it, gasped in surprise, and covered her mouth in disbelief.

"this……"

How could Xiang Mingche be with Si Yingying...?

It contains not only photos of the two embracing and kissing, but also nude photos of the two completely naked and entangled together.

"This...it must be fake!"

Putting everything else aside, they all saw how much Xiang Mingche loved Si Yuan, so how could he be associating with Si Yingying?

"Someone must have deliberately tried to sabotage the marriage between the Si and Xiang families..."

"Do you really think that way?"

Si Qingwan's cold words silenced He Shuqing instantly.

She recalled all the little things that had happened before.

Si Yingying was exceptionally enthusiastic towards Xiang Mingche, and for a while, she would often refer to him as "Brother Mingche" or "Brother Mingche" in her voice.

When the maid went to Si Yingying's room to bring tea, was it really because she accidentally spilled the tea?

Also, when Si Yingying snatched A Yuan's phone from her last time, was it really just a case of mistaken identity?

Most importantly, there's Xiang Mingche, who used to always revolve around A Yuan.

But now—

Last time, when A Yuan was misunderstood at Yun Jie University, Xiang Mingche didn't believe her and left directly, leaving A Yuan to coax him.

Xiang Mingche was also present at yesterday's events, yet he plunged A Yuan into a deep crisis.

Many things are truly terrifying when you think about them carefully.

He Shuqing's face was also extremely ugly, after all, if this matter were to become known, the reputations of the Xiang family and the Si family would definitely be affected.

"Who sent this photo, and what was their purpose?"

For the first time, He Shuqing panicked. "No, the most important thing right now is A-Yuan. A-Yuan loves Xiang Mingche so much. What will she do if she finds out about Xiang Mingche and Yingying?"

She looked anxiously at Si Qingwan, who was staring out the window with a cold gaze, lost in thought.

"Qingwan..."

He Shuqing was afraid that she would be upset, so she went over and helped her up.

But she forgot that Si Qingwan was already cold-blooded and ruthless, impervious to swords and spears.

Within ten minutes, she had accepted reality and made a decision.

"Try every possible way to find the person who sent the photos, give him whatever he wants, and get him to hand over all the negatives. If we can't reach an agreement, there are plenty of mental hospitals; one more patient won't make a difference."

He Shuqing's heart skipped a beat, "Then A Yuan..."

Si Qingwan was silent for a few seconds, then said, "The wedding will proceed as planned. Don't let A Yuan know about this."

He Shuqing clutched the photo, "Isn't this a bit unfair to A-Yuan?"

Si Qingwan looked at He Shuqing indifferently, "Born into a wealthy family, yet lacking even freedom, where is the fairness to speak of?"

"But……"

He Shuqing wanted to say something, but knowing that Si Qingwan's mind was made up, nothing she said would make a difference, so she nodded.

As He Shuqing left the room, she hesitated for a long time before finally asking, "What exactly is A-Yuan to you?"