Chapter 130 - 128 Stirring Trouble Shen Zhaozhao
Shen Yinning twisted her ankle and was being supported by Lu Jiazhe as they walked through the flower path toward the gate of the Duke Mansion.
However, halfway there, they were stopped by Lu Qianqian and Shen Xinglei.
Shen Yinning knew they didn’t come with good intentions.
Shen Yunxi’s previous scheme had failed, so these two likely came up with another plan, coming here specifically to exact revenge on her.
She smiled as she scrutinized the pair and spoke first, "The Third Princess and Second Cousin really are affectionate. It wasn’t long after you two revealed your feelings, yet you’re already moving in unison. I was blind before and didn’t realize how deeply the two of you were in love. When might we expect to drink at your wedding banquet?"
Lu Qianqian’s face darkened as she snapped, "Stop spouting nonsense! I stopped you because I just lost a golden hairpin, and I suspect you stole it!"
"Lu Qianqian!" Lu Jiazhe frowned in displeasure. "Sister Shen is so beautiful and of such noble character—she would never stoop to stealing!"
Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes. "Lu Jiazhe, when will you grow up? A person’s morality isn’t measured by their appearance! Shen Yinning is of low standing now, merely the wife of an eighth-rank minor official. She can’t afford a golden hairpin. Being envious and secretly taking mine isn’t outside the realm of possibility!"
"Ridiculous!" Lu Jiazhe scoffed in disgust. "A golden hairpin? Sister Shen could have ten pounds of such things if she asked me! Why would she ever steal yours? Stop here with your baseless accusations!"
Shen Xinglei shielded Lu Qianqian behind him and spoke darkly, "Whether or not Princess Qianqian has framed someone will be clear simply by searching Shen Yinning’s belongings. Shen Yinning, do you dare to let us search you?"