Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
At the family banquet at the Shen Residence a few days later, the atmosphere was lively, filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses.
Su Wanrou, dressed in a light green gown, gracefully moved among the guests, her charming smile captivating everyone around her.
With every gesture, she exuded elegance.
Seemingly casually, she engaged in conversation with several ladies.
Amidst their laughter, she brought up, almost nonchalantly, "A few days ago, I noticed that Sister Shen Qingyi looked pale and seemed unwell, often feeling nauseous. Could it be... that she has some good news?"
She covered her mouth with a light laugh, her eyes sparkling with a hint of ambiguity.
The ladies exchanged glances, curiosity and intrigue evident in their expressions.
"Is that true? The eldest daughter of the Shen family hasn't even been married yet!" one lady whispered in feigned surprise.
"If that's the case, it would truly be..." another lady shook her head, her tone laden with meaning.
Su Wanrou observed their reactions, her smile growing more pronounced.
It worked.
The bait had been taken.
Rumors spread like wildfire, quickly circulating through the banquet hall amidst the clinking glasses.
Soon, they reached every corner of the capital.
Shen Qingyi's reputation had plummeted.
Once a celebrated young lady surrounded by admirers, she had become the topic of gossip over meals, a laughingstock in the streets.
Shen Qingyi remained secluded in her chamber, completely oblivious to the outside world.
Holding a book in her hands, her mind was far from its pages.
In recent days, she had been restless, sensing that something was about to happen.
"Miss, Miss..."
The maid rushed in, kneeling before her, crying out, "Miss, it's terrible! Everyone is saying... they're saying..."
Shen Qingyi's heart tightened, an ominous premonition washing over her.
"What is it? Speak slowly," she tried to keep her voice calm.
The maid sobbed uncontrollably, "They say... they say you are... pregnant before marriage..."
Pregnant before marriage?
Shen Qingyi felt as if struck by lightning, her body frozen in place.
How could this be possible?
She hadn't even touched a man's hand!
"Who? Who is spreading these rumors?" Shen Qingyi suddenly stood up, fury boiling within her.
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails nearly digging into her flesh.
The maid did not dare to look up, only continuing to cry.
Shen Qingyi took a deep breath, trying hard to calm herself down.
She rushed out of the room, wanting to find someone to clarify the situation.
But what met her instead were the strange gazes of the servants, whispering among themselves.
"Look, it's her, the Shen Family's Young Lady, pregnant before marriage..."
"How shameless..."
"She's brought disgrace to the Shen Family..."
Each malicious word struck Shen Qingyi's heart like a sharp knife.
She staggered backward, her vision blurring.
Why is this happening?
What have I done wrong?
"It's not me... I didn't..." she weakly defended herself, but no one believed her.
She had been abandoned by her family, betrayed by her former lover, framed by friends, and left isolated and helpless.
Shen Qingyi collapsed onto the ground in despair, tears silently streaming down her face.
She recalled the moments shared with Gu Yun Ci, the promises they once made to each other, which now seemed so laughable.
"Brother Yun Ci, will you believe me?" she silently asked in her heart.
"Su Wanrou, why are you doing this to me?" Shen Qingyi's heart ached to the point of suffocation.
Heaven, why are you doing this to me?
Am I destined to endure this pain?
Just when she felt utterly hopeless, she happened to overhear Gu Yun Ci's father, Gu Hongru, talking to someone on the street.
"...Su Wanrou...frame...evidence..."
A few keywords ignited a glimmer of hope in Shen Qingyi's heart.
Could it be that there was still a chance for things to turn around?
Perhaps I still have an opportunity to prove my innocence.
I must uncover the truth and make those who framed me pay the price!
(The end of this chapter)
Comment 0 Comment Count