She is a mad villain and it is hard to tell whether she is good or evil

The Fourth Princess was given great honor for being able to participate in the coming-of-age ceremony. It goes without saying how great a favor it was for a concubine's daughter to be able to hold a coming-of-age ceremony, and for a concubine to do so. Concubines from other families were not eligible, and even if they held one, they would have to bid farewell to their stepmother. Shen Xiyan still had to bid farewell to her biological mother.

Shenxiao's actions were all a slap in the face of his wife. No wonder Bai Zhaoyue was so angry. The man's promises were always false lies. It was probably because of his high status that he forgot how difficult it was in the past. The man's affection was always like a passing cloud, fleeting, and the same was true for his wife.

Shen Xiyan walked out slowly to the sound of music. Her eyes were like bright stars, shining with gentle light, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly like butterfly wings.

Everyone's eyes were on her, like the moon surrounded by stars. Shen Xiyan looked calm on the outside, but she was extremely excited in her heart. Even the eyes of her favorite prince were on her, which made her blush.

The Fourth Princess gave Shen Xiyan face by combing her hair herself. Many women looked at her with envy. After all, it was a great honor to have a royal princess comb her hair herself.

Shen Ruo looked at Aunt Zhang's tearful eyes with a complicated expression. Maybe Aunt Zhang was a bad person to Shen Ruo, but to her children, she was definitely a qualified mother.

In her previous life, Zhang Yurou protected her children tightly even until her death, and never thought of running away. Although she could not escape, one has to admit that she was indeed a qualified mother.

After the ceremony was completed, Shen Ruo left quietly, and Aunt Zhang had no intention of taking action against Shen Ruo today, as if she just wanted Shen Ruo to save face.

In the pavilion, Shen Ruo was drinking tea quietly, while the noble ladies in the distance were admiring the koi in the water and chattering non-stop.

Some noble ladies were playing the game of pitching pots. Shen Xiyan took out a piece of jewelry as a prize, and the noble lady who won the game could take it away directly.

"Hello, young lady. Madam has made tea. Please go and try it." Shen Ruo looked and saw that it was Bai Zhaoyue's maid who followed her away.

When passing by the backyard, he also met the delicate and weak Shen Zhiyi, who seemed to be waiting for Shen Ruo here.

"Miss, all is well."

"Ah."

Looking at Shen Ruo's receding back, the smile on Shen Zhiyi's lips gradually deepened.

In the courtyard, Bai Zhaoyue was leaning against a bench, with a maid fanning her gently.

Hearing Shen Ruo's footsteps, Bai Zhaoyue's expression looked a little better, and the maid tactfully poured Shen Ruo a cup of tea.

"Mother, you're pregnant with my brother, so drink less tea." After hearing Shen Ruo say this to Bai Zhaoyue, the resentment in her heart finally dissipated a little. She touched her belly, thinking that Shen Ruo cared about her.

"Ruo'er, how about not going to the academy for a few days?"

"Why?"

"Mother is afraid that you will tire yourself out, so please rest in the general's mansion for a few days."

Shen Ruo stared at Bai Zhaoyue strangely, not understanding what she was doing, but still agreed.

During the few days that Shen Ruo was in the mansion, Shen Zhiyi was also recognized as the general's sister, which made Bai Zhaoyue happy for a long time. Shen Ruo was not surprised when she heard the news.

"Knowing that you have seen my sister-in-law." Shen Zhiyi obediently saluted Bai Zhaoyue. Bai Zhaoyue happily took Shen Zhiyi's hand and said a lot of things, as if she was not the ferocious one before.

"You risked your life to save the general, otherwise I don't know if the general would be alive now."

"Sister-in-law, my brother saved my life when I was young. I will never repay his kindness with hatred."

"Seeing my sister-in-law and brother and their spouses living in harmony is Zhiyi's greatest wish."

"So understanding, sister-in-law misunderstood you before, it's my fault too."

Bai Zhaoyue held Shen Zhiyi's hand affectionately and talked to her for a long time before letting her go.

"She still knows how to be interesting."

"Madam, she is an orphan. It is her honor to be favored by the general. How can she compare with you?"

"What's more, seeing the lady's appearance would probably make him feel terrified." Xia Yi's flattering words successfully made Bai Zhaoyue smile.

"What a pity, there is still one person who cannot be solved."

"Madam, don't worry. Just take good care of the little prince in your belly."

Bai Zhaoyue touched her belly, lowered her head and said nothing.

The palace has been decorated with lights and lanterns these days, just like the time when the general got married. Bai Zhaoyue looked at the red lanterns on the eaves with an indifferent expression.

"Ma'am, this is the dress the general ordered."

Bai Zhaoyue touched the dress on the tray, her eyes full of sadness, but she didn't say anything. The maid took the dress and retreated.

"Madam, tomorrow is the day when Miss Ning will come into the mansion."

"Ah."

"The general had no choice. Don't be sad, madam."

"You guys go down, I'll be alone."

Bai Zhaoyue stared at the shadows of the trees outside the window in a daze with a dull look in her eyes, which made the nanny who followed her very worried. She could only sigh and retreat.

Leaning on the couch and slowly turning the pages of a book, Haoyue rested on Shenruo's legs, and Xiaobai slept beside Shenruo's feet. Xiaobai was Shenruo's white tiger, but Shenruo found it troublesome to name it, so he named it Xiaobai because it was all white.

Listening to Ayu talking about the situation of these people, Shenruo did not react and gave Ayu two bottles of pills.

"Don't let her get mad at you."

"Yes."

Dozens of days later, the general's mansion began to bustle early in the morning in preparation for welcoming Ning Shuang. After all, it was a marriage arranged by the royal family, so it had to be taken seriously. Even if they were dissatisfied in their hearts, they had to pretend to be dissatisfied.

"It's so lively."

Shen Ruo was also dressed festively today, wearing a scarlet dress and a golden headpiece, which made her look even more noble. Her face was as delicate as porcelain, her skin was as white as snow, and her eyebrows and eyes were full of spirit. Her big eyes were like two obsidians, bright and deep, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly like butterfly wings. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she was an immortal boy walking out of a painting.

"Ayan, let's go and have some wedding wine."

"Ah?" A Yan quickly followed Shen Ruo's steps with an incredulous look on his face.

"Miss, all is well."

"Miss, all is well."

Every maid and servant who passed by greeted Shen Ruo and stared at her with curiosity, not understanding why she appeared here.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Shen Ruo? How come you have the leisure and elegance to attend a wedding?" A woman in pink covered her face and sneered at Shen Ruo.

"Good sister, please don't say that, or my sister will be unhappy." Shen Xiyan also chimed in.

Shen Ruo glanced at the two of them coldly. The other people watching the show were also frightened by Shen Ruo's cold gaze and shut their mouths one after another.

Shen Xiyan got up early today just to wash and dress herself up. After all, she would not give up any chance to get in touch with these noble ladies from aristocratic families, and she would not miss any opportunity to climb up.

"Miss Xiyan, didn't Aunt Zhang teach you the rules?" A Yu's light words made Shen Xiyan's face pale.

"Miss, how are you?" She bowed to Shen Ruo in frustration. The noble ladies around her looked at Shen Xiyan with amusement, and no one came to her rescue.

"Behave yourself, Shen Xiyan, you and your mother better not cause me any trouble."

"The bride is coming soon!" As everyone around went to see the bride, Shen Xiyan was left angry and pinched the timid little maid beside her viciously. The little maid felt the pain but did not dare to cry out, for fear of suffering an even more terrible beating.

"You little bitch, wait for me."

The sedan chair paraded with loud drums and music, attracting passers-by to stop and watch. The bride in the sedan chair was beautiful and charming, wearing a phoenix crown and a red robe. The groom Shenxiao was dressed in wedding clothes, with a dignified demeanor and handsome features. He held the bride's hand and led her into the mansion, which made the women around him excited. After all, Shenxiao was a great hero of the Snow Rabbit Kingdom, a hero admired by men, women, young and old.

At the wedding, red silk was hung high and colorful ribbons were fluttering. Guests were laughing and wishing each other well.

The scene was extremely lively, except for one person who had no smile on her face. That was Shenxiao's wife Bai Zhaoyue. She sat on the high chair with a blank expression on her face. After the master of ceremonies sent her to the bridal chamber, Bai Zhaoyue turned around and left.

There was a hint of helplessness between the divine owl's brows and confusion in his eyes, but he did not chase forward.

Shen Ruo was drinking tea during the meal, watching the expressions of several people with interest.

Ah Yan was also happily eating pig's trotters at the side. His carefree look made Shen Ruo laugh out loud.

"Miss, is there something on my face?" Ah Yan looked confused and quickly wiped it with the back of his hand.

“No, I just thought it was interesting.”

"Ah? Do you think it's fun for me to eat pig's trotters?"

"Well, eat two more pieces, or you won't be able to eat them next time."

"Ah? Can we not afford to eat pig's trotters?"

"Eat your pig's trotter quietly." A Yu couldn't stand it and interrupted.

Shenruo finished eating and wiped his mouth, and Ayu hurried to follow.

"Let's go. If you don't go now, my dear mother will be anxious."

In the courtyard, rockery and pond complement each other, and the breeze blows gently. Bai Zhaoyue stands in the pavilion, her eyes filled with tears, stubbornly refusing to let them fall.

"All those vows of love are nothing but lies."

“Hahaha, how pathetic.”

……

"Mother." Shen Ruo interrupted Bai Zhaoyue. Seeing Shen Ruo coming, Bai Zhaoyue hugged Shen Ruo tightly and stopped crying.

"Ruo'er, Ruo'er, you will always stay with your mother, right?"

"Correct."

"Yes, Ruo'er will always be with mother."

"I still have Ruo'er, I can't leave, I can't."

After taking the handkerchief handed over by the nanny and wiping her tears, Ayu hurriedly handed over a bottle of pills. Bai Zhaoyue looked at Shen Ruo in confusion.

"This is the elixir I asked my master for in the academy. It's good for my brother and will also help my mother's cultivation." Shen Ruo said as she stared at Bai Zhaoyue's belly and reached out to touch it, as if she were a caring and good sister.

"Ruo'er still cares about her mother."

Bai Zhaoyue didn't notice Shen Ruo's strange look. In her heart, Shen Ruo was a child prodigy. There was nothing she couldn't handle. She was extremely talented and she didn't need to worry about anything.

"Ruo'er is still good. Ruo'er still knows how to care for me."

"Ma'am, don't be sad."

"I understand. Let's go back to the yard."

After a series of incidents, it was getting dark, and the divine owl, who was supposed to accompany the bride, appeared in Bai Zhaoyue's yard.

"Zhaoyue, I thought you understood me." Shenxiao was helpless and didn't know how to solve the problem.

"Yes, I understand. General, go ahead. You don't have to come to my courtyard. You should go accompany Miss Ning today."

"I can't bear it." Bai Zhaoyue's crying voice made Shen Xiao feel extremely uncomfortable. He did not leave and stayed in Bai Zhaoyue's yard.

"What? You don't want to spend your wedding night? You want to see me?"

"Oh, I don't know him yet?"

"Why don't I eat some fruit with you?"

A girl in red, her beauty is like a flower blooming in spring, delicate and gorgeous. Her skin is as white as snow, her eyebrows are like paintings, her eyes are as bright as stars, containing tenderness and agility. Her nose is straight, her lips are as red as cherries, and her slightly upturned mouth corners are with an inadvertent smile. She crossed her legs and snatched a cup of tea from Shen Ruo, drinking it nonchalantly.

"Ning Shuang, I told you, you can't regret it once you come in."

"I know, I just don't want to accept it." The little girl looked depressed and said nothing.

"Go back early."

"I know, Shen Ruo, won't you be sad?"

"She is your mother, won't you regret it?"

"You talk too much, Ning Shuang." Shen Ruo paused while drinking tea and gently put down the teacup.

Ning Shuang is the second wife that Shen Xiao just married, but now she is chatting with Shen Ruo here.

Looking back at Shen Ruo, Ning Shuang reluctantly turned around and left. After Ning Shuang left, Shen Ruo lost interest in drinking tea. A Yu cleared the tea and silently accompanied Shen Ruo.

"Go down."

He took out an alchemy furnace and began to make the elixir in a calm and peaceful manner, oblivious to what was happening outside.

On the second day, Ning Shuang went to pay her respects to Bai Zhaoyue according to the rules. Bai Zhaoyue did not make things difficult for her. He accepted the tea, gave her some gifts, and then let her leave.

"After all, the marriage was arranged by the Emperor and the Empress. Who would dare to make things difficult for her?" Aunt Zhang blew on the tea, her tone full of gloating.

After all, no matter who she is, it will never be her turn to be the legal wife. She doesn't care about these things at all now. She once longed for them, but she is no longer a little girl.

"Aunt is still far-sighted." Chun Luo pinched Aunt Zhang's shoulders flatteringly. Ever since Ning Shuang entered the mansion, Aunt Zhang completely gave up the idea of ​​becoming a lady. She ordered the servants not to call her the Second Madam anymore, but to call her Aunt.

"Summer is coming, and there are more and more mosquitoes, insects, rats and ants."

"I don't know if the eldest lady can give birth to this baby safely. Don't be scared by these snakes, insects, rats and ants." Aunt Zhang did not refute Chunluo's vicious words.

That night, a dark shadow sneaked around the General's Mansion.

"Hey, brother, do you smell anything strange?"

"You want to be lazy, kid?"

"Really, brother, I just smelled a strange smell, I seem to have smelled it somewhere before."

"Okay, stop talking and start patrolling."

……

The two soldiers walked away while talking, but they didn't notice the dark shadow squatting next to the rockery.

Summer is just a few days away, and the sun is as hot as fire, scorching the earth mercilessly. The air is filled with heat waves, making people feel as if they are in a steamer.

"Ah! Madam, Madam, please go quickly!" Nanny Bai tried her best to protect Bai Zhaoyue.

The surroundings were also filled with the screams of maids, and the servants were constantly using their fire power to burn the snakes, but they were no match for the increasing number of snakes, and the snake repellent powder they sprinkled had no effect on the snakes that kept approaching.

Snakes of various colors and sizes were seen crawling densely in the yard, the house, the ground, between branches, and in the grass. They were entangled with each other, forming a chaotic scene. Some snakes held their heads high, spitting out their tongues, and vigilantly observing the surroundings; others curled up into a ball, quietly waiting for their prey to approach. The snakes' scales flashed strangely in the sun. They had already attacked many servants and maids, and kept approaching Bai Zhaoyue, but they did not dare to bite Bai Zhaoyue, as if they were afraid of something.

Bai Zhaoyue was pregnant and did not dare to use her spiritual power easily. She could only rely on the guards and maids around her to protect her.

"Master, something happened."

"Madam, your courtyard is full of snakes. I have already sent people to deal with them. It was done by someone in Aunt Zhang's courtyard."

"Kill him."

"Yes."

"Madam is just a little frightened, nothing serious." The female doctor put away the medicine box and stepped aside.

Shenxiao held Bai Zhaoyue's hand worriedly. He was relieved when he heard these words, but his expression was very ugly. He comforted Bai Zhaoyue with a few words and went to handle official business.

"what?"

"The Madam's house was full of snakes. I heard she was frightened to the point of having a miscarriage."

"Is the Madam injured?"

“I haven’t heard of any injuries.”

Aunt Zhang looked very worried, and she even ordered her maid to take some supplements and take good care of the Madam. It was unknown whether she was sincere or not.

It was good that she was scared by the snake, but it was a pity that it didn't bite her.

Before Aunt Zhang could leave the house, Shen Ruo brought people to surround Aunt Zhang's yard.

"What does this mean, young lady?"

"Heh, I seem to have reminded you to behave yourself."

"I don't understand, please explain clearly, Miss."