Princess Yongning nearly bit through her lips in anger.
Prince Cheng had left behind silver, Mei Xiang found a carriage, and sitting in that carriage, Princess Yongning and Mei Xiang arrived at the Shen residence.
The Shen residence appeared as usual, except for the fourth character on the plaque "Imperial Examination First Place," which, perhaps due to the recent drastic changes that had befallen the Shen family, seemed to be neglected by the servants—its golden luster now dulled by a layer of dust. Viewing it evoked a sense of decline. When Princess Yongning's carriage stopped at the entrance of the Shen residence, passerby cast their glances in its direction. It seemed that recently the Shen family had also become the center of public gossip. Naturally, there was curiosity when someone paid a visit.
