Shen Xuejin did not move. "Father, I am now the foster daughter of Princess Rong. If you strike me, you are showing disrespect to the Princess."
"Oh, spare me. Even if your father beat you to death today, the Prince wouldn't say a word," Qin Rong said, looking triumphant. "Our dynasty values filial piety. You are so unfilial—don't you think you deserve to be disciplined?"
A wave of sorrow washed over Shen Xuejin. She had never done anything immoral or wicked, so why did the Shen family despise her so much? Why did they all want her dead? It was no wonder Qin Rong had been so confident when she brought her to the main courtyard; it was clear she had been prepared all along.
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