Reborn in Each Other’s Bodies: A Mother and Daughter’s Deadly Revenge - Chapter 132

Having depended on each other for survival with Madam Wang for several years in her past life, Sheng Minmin knew well that Madam Wang wasn’t one to easily show her emotions.

Seeing Madam Wang’s face instantly turn grim, Sheng Minmin knew that Madam Wang, or rather, Princess Jing, must have also suspected that there was something strange about Sheng Mingzhu…

That’s why her words had provoked such a strong reaction.

It was truly a case of receiving a pillow just when one was ready to sleep!

“Madam, are you aware that my courtyard was once attacked by a black-clothed assassin?” Sheng Minmin asked.

Madam Wang’s eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly, seeming somewhat confused by the sudden shift in topic, but she nodded nonetheless.

“That man possessed exceptional martial arts skills, and his origins were unknown. Even after I reported it to the authorities and Lord Jiang conducted a thorough investigation, no leads concerning him were found.”

“I suspect that black-clothed assassin is the one backing Tao Niang and Sheng Mingzhu—” Sheng Minmin stated.

Madam Wang asked seriously, “Do you have any proof?”

Sheng Minmin shook her head. “No concrete evidence!

“But the timing of his appearance was far too suspicious.
“He showed up shortly after I punished Tao Niang and began distancing myself from Sheng Mingzhu—

“And, due to a series of unforeseen events at that time, Sheng Mingzhu’s reputation had been damaged—

“During that period, the only ones who wished me dead were Tao Niang and her daughter—”

Madam Wang felt her right eyelid twitch violently. “Perhaps it was merely a coincidence…”

“Perhaps…
“But Madam, consider this: how could a mere rustic mother and daughter like Tao Niang and Sheng Mingzhu have achieved their current status unless someone was guiding and assisting them from the shadows?”

Indeed…

How could a village woman like Tao Niang have managed to swap the two children?

And Sheng Mingzhu—even after her true origins became publicly known, with only the final fig leaf left uncovered—was not only not formally disowned by the Sheng family but was even sent to the prestigious Baima Temple…

The more Madam Wang thought about it, the more she felt that the black-clothed assassin might indeed be connected to Tao Niang and Sheng Mingzhu, consistently supporting the pair from behind the scenes.

This sent a chill down Madam Wang’s spine, and the following words made her heart grow even colder.

“The fact that this man could evade capture under the combined efforts of the authorities and my husband’s investigations suggests his capabilities are profound and unfathomable—

“If he truly is the backer of Tao Niang and her daughter—

“Madam, I’ve heard tales of unusual individuals in the martial world who might possess methods beyond ordinary comprehension—

“Things like secret arts, curses, or gu bugs… perhaps they could even make others devotionally fond of oneself, willing to sacrifice everything—”

Sheng Minmin had actually heard this from Qingdai; apparently, there was a type of gu bug that could manipulate someone’s affection.

Unfortunately, Qingdai had only heard of it and didn’t understand gu arts herself, but Sheng Minmin had remembered the information.

As she spoke these words, Sheng Minmin felt no guilt about potentially misleading Madam Wang.

Because she knew the black-clothed assassin was indeed connected to Tao Niang, so her words weren’t entirely false.

Moreover, her intention was for Madam Wang and Princess Jing’s own good.

In her past life, Princess Jing hadn’t liked Sheng Mingzhu much initially either, but later, the Princess fell ill and passed away.

Madam Wang’s status in the residence also plummeted following the Princess’s death.

It seemed that those who disliked Sheng Mingzhu or stood in her way often met unfortunate ends…

Sheng Minmin truly felt there was something unnatural about Sheng Mingzhu, even if she lacked proof.

Now, with Sheng Mingjian seemingly ‘awakened’ and Sheng Mingzhu at Baima Temple, Sheng Minmin felt a great sense of crisis, which had led to today’s meeting.

By now, fine beads of cold sweat had formed on Madam Wang’s forehead.

Hadn’t Prince Qi developed a baffling fondness for Sheng Mingzhu out of nowhere, sacrificing for her as if bewitched?

To get Sheng Mingzhu into Baima Temple, he’d even deceived the Princess…

However, given the hostile relationship between the Sheng matriarch and Sheng Mingzhu, one couldn’t rule out an attempt to “use another’s hand to eliminate an enemy”…

Fixing a sharp gaze on the woman opposite her, Madam Wang said, “These are all just your conjectures. You can’t expect me to report completely unsubstantiated matters to my mistress, needlessly troubling her…”

Sheng Minmin was well aware this was a test. She offered a bitter smile.

“Madam, you are right, I have no proof.

“And I understand that, given my current stance towards Tao Niang and her daughter, saying such things might seem like I’m simply smearing them…

“So, whether you believe these words or not is entirely up to your own judgment. I only hope you will consider that after I changed my attitude towards Sheng Mingzhu, my husband and I became estranged, leading to countless arguments—

“My own children secretly blamed me—

“Later, I fell inexplicably ill, and no sooner had I barely recovered than the black-clothed assassin appeared.

“If I hadn’t been somewhat alert and my maid loyal, I would have been utterly ruined and cast into the abyss by now—

“All these misfortunes and dangers occurred only after I distanced myself from Sheng Mingzhu…”

Sheng Minmin stood up and bowed.

“Please believe that I bear no ill will towards you or Princess Jing… Let’s just consider today’s words the ramblings of a foolish woman. Thank you for meeting with me—”

With that, Sheng Minmin left first.

Those in high positions often tended to be more suspicious and cautious. Sheng Minmin believed that once Princess Jing heard her words, she would undoubtedly become wary.

Meanwhile, Madam Wang, who had intended to probe further for useful information, was taken aback that the other party had left so abruptly…

She could only return to the residence, her mind heavy with concerns. Not daring to conceal matters of such potential importance, she dismissed all the maids and then relayed the entire conversation to Princess Jing.

Princess Jing, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened them fully upon hearing the report, her beautiful eyes now filled with a frosty chill!

Having achieved her current status, Princess Jing’s family background, shrewdness, and methods were certainly not lacking!

In this lifetime, Princess Jing had scarcely experienced defeat, with the feeling of frustration coming primarily from dealings with her son.

For when a mother confronts her son, the mother almost inevitably gives way more easily, especially a mother with only one son like Princess Jing…

Consequently, Princess Jing could least tolerate the idea of her son being manipulated.

Previously, she had viewed Sheng Mingzhu as just a young girl, not taking her seriously. Now, Princess Jing was thoroughly awakened.

That Sheng Mingzhu was indeed peculiar. What if she truly had a backer, and that backer possessed some sinister, unnatural methods?

Princess Jing now not only detested Sheng Mingzhu but practically viewed her as a “plague”…

Therefore, Princess Jing issued a series of orders. It would be many years later before she realized that these very arrangements not only saved her own life but also pulled her two most capable confidantes back from the brink of the abyss.