Xiang Ming felt relieved after receiving the order from the Marquis. She knew that if she did this, she would completely offend the Madam and others, but the arrow was on the string and she could only do what the Marquis ordered.

She straightened up, knelt down and said to Shen Chongyan, "I obey your command."

When everyone saw Shen Chongyan speak, they didn't understand what he meant for a moment, so they all stopped talking and watched Xiang Ming do what he did.

In full view of everyone, Xiang Ming knelt on the ground with her hands raised above her head, holding a tray, and knelt in front of Shen Chongyao.

On the black gold tray, after the brocade cover was removed, it was revealed that it was the jade plaque carved with white jade.

She changed her address and said respectfully, "By order of the Marquis, this card will be temporarily in the care of Master Chongyao. Please accept it."

Shen Chongyao was silent for a few breaths, and finally raised his hand, picked up the jade token very slowly, and said with difficulty: "Since you have given the order, I will obey your order."

He treasured it and put it close to his body, folded his hands, and said with his hand on his forehead: "My Lord, Yao will fulfill his responsibility and live up to your trust."

Shen Chongyan looked at everyone, his nonchalant look as if he was completely unaware of the decision he had just made. He said in a gentle voice, "Those who hold this seal, everyone in the Xinyuan Marquis's mansion, must not disobey his orders."

He spoke very slowly, but every word struck a chord with everyone. Shen Chongyan looked at Luo Miaoyun and said, "So, is he qualified to be the master of the house?"

His voice was very low, but to Luo Miaoyun it sounded like a bell, deafening, and forced her to take a step back.

Her heart felt like it had fallen into a nine-foot cold pond.

Shen Chongyao repeated firmly and slowly: "Xiangming, guard the door strictly and do not allow anyone to enter or leave. Send Feixing to personally invite Doctor Ge to come. We will wait here."

But this time, she couldn't stop it.

All the people in the room seemed to be under a spell. They stopped talking and moving, and just stood there frozen in place for a moment.

Only at this moment did Ning'er finally feel relieved. She let out a long sigh and turned around, only to find that the Marquis was looking at her with a complicated expression.

She looked at the messy mattress and carpet of the Marquis, then looked down at the mottled stains on her body. She felt embarrassed belatedly, and raised her sleeves to try to cover it up: "I'll go clean it up."

Xiang Ming had sent two reliable maids to clean up the mess, but Shen Chongyao said, "Don't rush to make any big moves. Don't worry about the people on the bed and the floor. Just change your outer clothes." He pointed at the drug stains on Ning'er's body, "It's best not to let your skin come into direct contact with the soup."

She also instructed the maid: "Put away the clothes you changed carefully and bring them back here."

Ning Er saw that he had thought it through and nodded, "I understand."

Since she needed to change clothes, she naturally had to go to the other side. Serving her was a little girl with two buns on her head. She looked much younger than her, with a childish look on her face and a bit of fear in her expression.

Seeing Ning'er's kindness, she boldly asked, "Miss, is the Marquis angry?"

Ning Er looked back in surprise: "Why do you say that?"

The little girl whispered, "We heard a loud noise outside, as if even bowls were smashed."

Ning Er saw that she was really young, so she comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it won't affect you." Then she asked, "How old are you? Why are you serving here?"

To be nominated by Xiang Ming and invited to serve in the main room at this critical juncture, the little girl must be well-known in the Marquis' Mansion.

The little girl blushed: "Next year I will be ten years old." She whispered to Ning'er: "Xiang Ming is my second sister."

No wonder... she is Xiang Ming's biological sister. Ning'er couldn't help but look at her several times. She really could see some similarities from this little face.

Family members are naturally reliable. Xiang Ming promoted her at this time, probably to take the opportunity to let her sister show off in front of the master, so that she can find a good job in the future.

Although Xiang Ming's sister was young, she was very dexterous. She diligently put away Ning'er's coat, deliberately avoiding the medicine stains, and carefully placed it on the box in the outer room.

Ning'er looked up and saw that Shen Chengying, who was previously covered in stains, had also changed into an outer robe, but it was obviously not the right size for him. It was much too big on him, and the sleeves almost hung to the ground.

According to his usual temper, he would definitely not show himself to others in such a disheveled state. However, after what happened just now, Shen Chengying had no intention of caring about these trivial matters.

Although he was surrounded by his loved ones, he seemed to be walking alone in the thick fog, not knowing what would stand before him the next moment when the fog dissipated.

He didn't dare turn his head to look at his father, and he intentionally or unintentionally avoided the gazes of his mother and sister.

He understood deeply that his mother must have made a serious mistake and his parents must be hiding something from him...but when the matter came to him, he found that he was actually so cowardly that he dared not open his eyes.

He looked deeply at Chao Ning who was standing three steps away, and suddenly discovered that, unlike his own long-sleeved wide gown, Miss Ning's new outer dress fit her perfectly, not an inch more or less.

Shen Chengying stood there blankly, as if he had been hit by a hammer in the heart.

This is her father's room, and she can only wear his spare clothes, but Miss Ning was able to find clothes that fit her perfectly.

what does this mean?

Everyone said that he was the eldest son of the Marquis's family, the descendant that his grandmother and father valued the most, and the future heir to the title. But in his father's eyes, could it be that he was not as good as an orphan girl?

Maybe a moment has passed, or maybe a long time has passed.

Ning'er suddenly heard a commotion outside. Xiang Ming hurriedly opened the curtain and came in: "My Lord, Master Yao, Doctor Ge is here."

Shen Chongyao jumped up from his chair: "Please come in."

Ning'er hadn't seen Doctor Ge for some time. He was still carrying the medicine box and looked as kind as before, with a young guard following behind him.

Ning'er paused, Yan Ling.

Before Ge Qing could salute, Shen Chongyan whispered, "From now on, you will follow Chongyao's orders." Ge Qing and Yan Ling had followed the Marquis for many years and knew that he must have a purpose for this move. They simply clasped their fists and said, "Please give your orders, Second Master."

Shen Chongyao personally led Doctor Ge to the bedside, pointed at the medicine bowl that was spilled all over the floor, and whispered, "Please try this medicine."

Ge Qing's expression changed when he heard this, and the implication was that there was something wrong with the medicine.

He carefully looked around, checking the traces of medicine left on the bed, carpet and robes one by one, then took out a pair of intestinal gloves as thin as a cicada's wing from the medicine box and put them on carefully: "I need to test the medicine. Please prepare two basins of clean water, pure silver basins without any spices, two copper lamps, and one vessel each for cooking medicine."

Ge Qingyi bowed and said, "My Lord, Second Master, testing the medicine may be risky, so please stay away for the time being."

The Marquis did not answer, and let Shen Chongyao decide. He hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head and said, "Xiang Ming, take the young ladies to the side room. Aunt Ye, please go over as well."

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