Chapter 3: The Daughter of Another World

Shen Guiya attempted suicide by jumping into the lotus pond, but was rescued by the servants of the mansion.

Upon hearing the news, Shen Guiyan's first reaction was to say that she was foolish, truly foolish. The lotus pond was not even waist-deep, if she really wanted to die, why choose the lotus pond? Why not jump into the moat instead?

Later, they heard the maid from Qingya Pavilion crying and saying, "Miss Guiya's life may be in danger. She has been in the lotus pond for a long time and still hasn't woken up."

The entire Shen family was alarmed and rushed to Qingya Pavilion. They heard the sound of someone crying bitterly, "It's all because of that unfaithful person. If it weren't for him, Miss wouldn't have been driven to such despair! Master, Madam, you must seek justice for Miss!"

Shen Lao Ye sat on the side, before he could ask what had happened, Madam Shen was already crying and angrily saying, "What unfaithful person? Explain it clearly to me, who has endangered my daughter's life, I will make them pay with their life!"

She spoke as if Shen Guiya was already dead.

Shen Guiyan arrived late, and the room was already filled with people. When the maid saw her, she finally spoke about the "unfaithful person."

"Master Gu and Miss San had a prior engagement, but he seduced our Miss, causing her to lose her innocence, and then he denied knowing her and refused to marry her. Miss was so ashamed and angry that she decided to end her life!"

This statement shocked everyone in the room, and over a dozen pairs of eyes turned to look at Shen Guiyan at the door.

This story could turn black into white. Shen Guiyan couldn't help but clench the handkerchief in her hand. Clearly, it was she who shamelessly seduced Master Gu, and now she was being accused of being seduced?

And what was she doing? It wasn't her who drove Shen Guiya to such despair.

Madam Shen was furious and immediately got up from the bed, clutching the handkerchief and looking at Shen Lao Ye, "If we can tolerate this, our Shen family would be too lowly! What about the Prime Minister's mansion? They should be held accountable for ruining our daughter's innocence!"

Shen Lao Ye also felt sorry for his own daughter, but he didn't fully believe the maid's story. Gu Chaodong was highly praised among the younger generation, how could he be so heartless and unfaithful? He sighed, "Let's wait for Guiya to wake up and clarify the situation."

After hesitating for a while, Shen Guiyan also spoke, "If Master Gu really seduced my younger sister and refuses to take responsibility, I wouldn't want to entrust my life to him. We should investigate this matter thoroughly."

When she wakes up, she would confront Gu Chaodong. Would she dare to distort the truth in front of everyone? It was Shen Guiya who was at fault for seducing her future husband before her wedding.

Madam Shen had nothing else to say, she just coldly glanced at Shen Guiyan and turned her head to continue crying by Shen Guiya's side.

Shen Guiya slept for a whole day, and the next day, people from the Gu family came, not just anyone, but the Prime Minister himself, accompanied by Gu Chaodong.

Although the Shen family was just a deputy minister's mansion, they were naturally anxious when the Prime Minister personally visited. Although Madam Shen felt she was in the right, she couldn't help but fear the authority of the Prime Minister.

"Master Shen, there's no need for so much courtesy." The Prime Minister was quite humble, and only brought Gu Chaodong with him, leaving everyone else behind. He slightly bowed, "I have brought my son to apologize in person, and I hope Master Shen and Miss San will listen to my son's explanation."

Gu Chaodong had been stealing glances at her since he entered, but Shen Guiyan pretended not to notice and greeted them all the way to the main hall.

"My nephew has come this time to discuss the matter concerning Miss Shen." Gu Chaodong knelt down as soon as he entered the hall, which frightened everyone in the Shen family. Although they felt that they were in the right, they couldn't help but fear the authority of the Prime Minister.

"My nephew has been blessed with a marriage to Miss Shen. However, some time ago, my nephew was lured by a maid to a guesthouse outside the city, and had intimate relations with Miss Shen."

He looked embarrassed and his expression was not too good, but everyone in the room already knew about it, and they were not surprised, just curious about the details.

"My nephew does not blame anyone, but as a noble lady, Miss Shen abused her feelings and conspired with the innkeeper to trap my nephew in an unjust situation. This is unacceptable," Gu Chaodong said slowly. "My nephew's heart belongs to Miss Shen, and the heavens and the earth can bear witness. Even if he made a mistake, he hopes that the Shen family can forgive him."

The people in the hall were all shocked and looked at Gu Chaodong with amazement. Madam Shen's face turned pale, and she couldn't help but say, "It seems that Master Gu's explanation is somewhat different from what Miss Guiya's maid said. Why not let Yushu come and confront Master Gu?"

If it was true that Shen Guiya had drugged and seduced him, not only would her reputation be ruined, but the reputation of the Shen family would also be tarnished!

Gu Chaodong nodded, and Yushu was brought in. When she saw him, she trembled.

She thought that once the deed was done, Miss could marry him smoothly. Who would have thought that this Master Gu would refuse to marry anyone but Shen Guiyan? Miss was so angry that she pretended to jump into the lotus pond to force him to marry her.

Who would have thought that she pretended too much, and now she hadn't woken up, and he had come to clarify the truth.

"Yushu, tell us again what you said yesterday," Madam Shen said with a stern face.

Yushu was at a loss, kneeling next to Gu Chaodong, trembling and unable to speak, just shaking her head and bowing.

"What's wrong?" Madam Shen became anxious. "Didn't you explain what happened yesterday? Why can't you say it now?"

"I deserve to die!" After hesitating for a long time, Yu Combs finally blurted out these words.

Gu Chaodong chuckled, making Madam Shen even more furious. Shen Guiyan stood quietly on the side, feeling somewhat listless.

It was truly a boring farce.

"How lively."

A weak voice came from the side. Everyone was stunned and turned to see that it was Shen Guiya, dressed in nightclothes and a cloak.

"Ya'er!" Madam Shen couldn't help but stand up. "Are you awake?"

Shen Guiya seemed a bit dazed, and after staring at Madam Shen for a while, she asked, "My name is Ya'er?"

Gu Chaodong, who was kneeling on the ground, furrowed his brows slightly. What was this woman up to now?

"I just woke up and it seems like I don't remember anything." Shen Guiya walked over, speaking to herself. "Who are you guys? What are you doing? Did someone ask me to come over for a TV drama as soon as I woke up?"

"Ya'er..." Madam Shen was somewhat flustered. "You don't remember? This is your father, that's your younger brother, and I am your mother."

Seemingly startled, Shen Guiya took a while to come to her senses, then chuckled foolishly. "I've crossed over."

No one could understand what she was saying. With the Prime Minister present, Shen Lao Ye had to stand up and say, "My daughter may have been shocked and is a bit foolish at the moment. I hope the Prime Minister won't mind."

The Prime Minister glanced at Shen Guiya and said, "My son is also at fault for the Fifth Miss. However, the Gu family only welcomes one bride. If possible, the Fifth Miss can enter the mansion two years later, and I will certainly not mistreat her."

"Father!" Gu Chaodong shouted, his face full of resistance.

The Prime Minister smiled faintly and turned to Shen Guiyan. "Third Miss, do you mind?"

Shen Guiyan gave him a standard courtesy and said, "I don't mind. If the Fifth Sister is foolish, then I and Young Master Gu should take care of her."

If she was truly foolish, it would be Shen Guiya's retribution. If not...

Shen Guiyan couldn't help but glance at the woman over there again.

Shen Guiya giggled foolishly as she was surrounded and led away. She glanced in Shen Guiyan's direction, her eyes filled with unfamiliarity.

"Miss, the servant feels that the Fifth Miss seems strange."

As the people in the hall dispersed, Baoshan followed behind Shen Guiyan and whispered, "It's said that she's been talking nonsense all along, but she's clear-minded, not foolish. I don't know what's going on."

"Let's not bother with her," Shen Guiyan said, pursing her lips. "Now that everyone knows she seduced Young Master Gu, pretending to be foolish is a clever move to escape the widespread criticism."

Baoshan stomped her foot in frustration. "She's so shameless, and she can just escape by pretending to be foolish?"

"Why are you upset?" Shen Guiyan smiled faintly. "Just prepare for the wedding."

Whether she was truly foolish or pretending to be, it was already impossible to break off her marriage. That was enough.