She refused to marry.

The next day, at Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

Su Wanwan sent an invitation to the Shen family, but not to see Shen Linfeng.

The doorman gave the invitation to Miss Shen Yan.

Shen Yan took the invitation, hesitated for a while, and then went to Laihe Tower to meet him.

The second floor.

Su Wanwan saw Shen Yan alight from her carriage at the restaurant; her jade belt fluttered lightly, like a fairy descended to earth.

She is the female lead in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Its cool and serene beauty is captivating.

Upon closer inspection, its fresh and refined beauty is simply otherworldly, as if it transcends the realm of anime and manga.

She is the kind of person who looks delicate but is tougher than anyone else at heart.

In the original story, when she entered the palace, the Crown Princess and the other concubines bullied her, but she never mentioned it to the Crown Prince.

With her aloof and cold persona, she managed to break the prince's heart.

She later captivated the male lead.

His brain must be sharp.

"Miss Shen, it's been a long time." Su Wanwan poured two cups of tea, one for herself and one for Shen Yan.

"Miss Su, it's been a long time. The last time we met was at my sister's hairpin party." Shen Yan sat down, her voice as melodious as a bell.

"Yes, it's rare to see Miss Shen." Su Wanwan took a sip of tea.

"Miss Su, what brings you here today?" Shen Yan glanced down at the tea and cautiously moved away.

"Since we're the same age, I'll get straight to the point. My men are in the hands of your brother, Shen Linfeng, and I'd like to ask Miss Shen for your assistance."

"Saving people? I don't know how." Shen Yan said coldly.

Su Wanwan put down her teacup. "Miss Shen has returned this time wanting to regain control of the household. If I could lend Miss Shen a hand, would that be alright?"

Shen Yan remained silent, staring suspiciously at the woman in front of her with her almond-shaped eyes.

Shen Yan stood up. "I, a mere young lady, have no interest in managing the household. Besides, wasn't it because of Miss Su that Sister Shen died?"

Seeing her slowly get up and prepare to leave, Su Wanwan said unhurriedly.

"Miss Shen, don't you want to know how your mother died?"

Shen Yan's body suddenly stiffened.

"Miss Shen, if you promise me one thing, I will definitely tell you what you want afterward. Don't worry, it won't be something I do against my will."

She wanted to know where Shen Linfeng had hidden her sister's body.

And the fate of Qiu Shi.

A few days later, Shen Yan brought news that Qiu Shi was alive and his body had been found.

Shen Linfeng waited for several days, but seeing no sign of Su Wanwan, he grew anxious.

The matter of Miss Su kidnapping Steward Liu of the Shen family was reported to the government.

Since the matter involved the eldest princess, the local government dared not take it on, and the Ministry of Justice, which had members of the Shen family, also had to avoid suspicion. In the end, it was sent to the Imperial Clan Court.

It was already evening when Su Wanwan was brought to the hall by the Imperial Clan Court.

General Shen was present, and so was Shen Linfeng.

Su Hongxuan sat there with a frown, his eyes full of worry.

Qiu Shi was tied to one side, covered in wounds, and on the verge of death.

"Bang!" The gavel struck, and Zuo Zongzheng began to ask questions.

"Su Wanwan, do you know your crime?"

Su Wanwan kowtowed, "Your Excellency, what crime have I committed?"

"You ordered your servants to kidnap the steward of the Shen family and poison him, didn't you?" Zuo Zongzheng rebuked.

Su Wanwan kowtowed again, "Reporting to Lord Zongzheng, I have never done such a thing."

"You lied. Your servant has already confessed. Tell the truth, and I will give you a lighter punishment out of consideration for the fact that Magistrate Su has shared the burden for the court." Zuo Zongzheng's tone became even more stern.

"Reporting to Lord Zongzheng, I truly did not instruct my servants to do such a sordid thing," Su Wanwan said firmly.

"Very well, since you haven't done it, then I'll ask you, is the person kneeling beside you your servant Qiu Shi?" Zuo Zongzheng pointed to the side.

Su Wanwan nodded.

"Very well, your servant wrote it clearly in black and white that you instructed her to kidnap the Shen family steward and buy poison on the black market. If you still don't admit it, then I will have no choice but to use torture..." Zuo Zongzheng slammed the gavel again.

"Lord Zongzheng, may I have a look at the document that Qiushi signed?" Su Wanwan pleaded.

The prefectural magistrate stepped forward and presented the signed document to Su Wanwan.

Su Wanwan looked at the words in the lower right corner and gave Shen Linfeng a mocking glance.

"Lord Zongzheng, were my men already tortured when they were sent here?" Su Wanwan asked, raising her eyes.

Zuo Zongzheng raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and said, "That should be it."

"If that's the case, then this signed document is incorrect. Without authorization, the Ministry of Justice has taken matters into its own hands by privately executing my servant. This is a crime committed by the Shen family."

Second: Lord Zongzheng, the handwriting of this commoner's servant is not like this. The Shen family forged documents; this is the second crime committed by the Shen family! Third…”

"He's talking nonsense!" Shen Linfeng suddenly stood up.

Upon seeing this, General Shen hurriedly restrained Shen Linfeng.

"This is the Imperial Clan Court!!" General Shen turned around and bowed to the Left Imperial Clan Minister, "It is my fault for not disciplining them properly."

"Go on," Zuo Zongzheng said. He had assumed that the Shen family, as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, would be meticulous in their work, so he hadn't done much investigation or questioning of the documents. But after hearing what Su Wanwan said, he immediately perked up.

"Thirdly, Shen Linfeng murdered his wife and concealed her body; he should be sentenced to death by hanging!"

"You're talking nonsense!!!" Shen Linfeng immediately jumped up from his chair, pointed at Su Wanwan and cursed loudly.

"What did you say!" Su Hongxuan stood up shakily, his hand pointing at Su Wanwan frozen in mid-air. He staggered to his daughter, "Wanwan, what did you say?"

Su Wanwan's eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Father, to tell you the truth, my sister is dead. She was strangled to death by this beast half a year ago!"

"Impossible!" Su Hongxuan's eyes welled up with tears as he turned to look at Shen Linfeng. "Say something..."

"Father-in-law... how could that be... it's not like she said. Ranran just went to visit her grandmother at the old house and will be back in a few days." Shen Linfeng stammered.

"Shen Linfeng, we're already at the Imperial Clan Court, are you still going to lie to us?!" Su Wanwan stood up and went to help her father.

Su Hongxuan staggered backward; he had a premonition about this.

Ranran has not returned home to visit for half a year.

Upon seeing this, the people from the Imperial Clan Court hurriedly stepped forward to help Grand Master Su back to her chair.

"No way..." Su Hongxuan shook his head blankly. "Although Ranran hasn't come back to see me for a year, she wouldn't have left me. No way..."

After saying that, she hunched over, buried her head between her legs, and her tears fell onto the floor tiles, making a sound.

Left Imperial Censor, feeling pity, walked up to Su Hongxuan and asked, "Lord Su, how long has it been since you last saw your daughter?"

"A whole year..." Su Hongxuan, who was quite old, said while crying and wiping away tears.

"Guards, guard the gate and do not allow anyone to enter or leave!" Zuo Zongzheng ordered.

Then he turned to Su Wanwan and said, "Miss Su, please tell me in detail."

"Reporting to Lord Zongzheng, I haven't seen my elder sister for a long time, so I sent a servant to secretly inquire. The servant discovered the truth and found that she had been slandered by the Shen family."

"This humble woman dares not report to the authorities, for General Shen is in the Ministry of Justice. Nor does she dare tell my father, for fear of upsetting him and causing him to rashly clash with the Shen family. Only today, after entering the Imperial Clan Court, did I dare to tell the truth!"

"You're spouting nonsense!" Shen Linfeng said, then turned to look at his father guiltily.

General Shen lowered his head and remained silent.

If he admits to knowing the truth, he is protecting his rebellious son.

The Shen family will bear this infamy for generations.

If we don't protect him, the Shen family will also be ruined.