After saying these words, Shen Xinyue felt extremely guilty and spoke with a hint of remorse, "I know you are very surprised and do not understand, but this is the truth."
"We are not surprised!"
Lin Feng smiled and stroked Lu Jingzhe's small hand.
Lu Jingzhe also showed a faint smile.
Shen Xinyue looked up at the two smiling faces and was somewhat bewildered.
"Why aren't you surprised? I am the eldest daughter of the Shen family, not some poor girl?"
Shen Xinyue was very confused. In her opinion, Lin Feng should at least be shocked when she revealed her identity.
Now, not only was he not shocked, but he appeared very calm.
What was going on?
"Sister Xinyue, Mr. Lin already knew you were the eldest daughter of the Shen family, and we all knew about it long ago."
"Only you were kept in the dark, entertaining yourself!"
Lu Jingzhe explained with a smile.
"You knew my identity long ago? Then why didn't you expose me?"
Shen Xinyue was very shocked. She had always thought she had hidden it very well.
"Why expose you? Isn't it fun to watch you entertain yourself and act?"
Lin Feng replied with a smile.
"I, I was wrong. Regardless, I beg you to save my father!"
Shen Xinyue gazed at Lin Feng pleadingly. Lin Feng was the only savior for her entire family.
"I can save your father, but I need to know why you have been lurking by my side. If I think what you say is useful, I can help you."
Lin Feng was not in a hurry.
"I'll tell you. Actually, this is not a big deal."
Shen Xinyue made up her mind and told them everything about the stone tablet fragments.
Compared to her father's life, nothing else was important.
"I understand. No wonder Jiang Mingyu gave me the fragments earlier. It turns out this was all a scheme by your father, Shen Yunfei."
"Judging by what you're saying, do you have many more fragments at home?"
Lin Feng was more concerned about this question. If he could collect all the fragments, it would be a good thing for him.
Shen Xinyue nodded, "Except for the one in your hand, the rest are at my home. My father spent half his life collecting them."
"As long as you save my father, I can give you all the fragments."
Shen Xinyue offered a significant incentive. This was the only chip she had to make Lin Feng act.
"Alright, then happy cooperating!"
Lin Feng did not waste any words and agreed.
At this moment, in the Shen family mansion in the provincial capital, this vast family, situated in a prime estate and possessing assets of nearly a hundred billion, was enveloped in an atmosphere of sorrow.
The reason was none other than the sudden severe illness of Shen Yunfei, the head of the Shen family, who was on his deathbed.
This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Shen family.
All members of the Shen family were gathered together.
Tang Ya also appeared at the Shen family with Bai Zimo.
"Miss Tang, my Shen family can agree to your conditions. As long as you can cure my father, the Shen family will wholeheartedly support the Tang family!"
Shen Nan agreed to Tang Ya's conditions without hesitation.
His father was the pillar of the Shen family. If he fell, the Shen family would crumble.
He was not yet fully established, and it was not the right time to take over the Shen family.
The most pressing matter was to extend his father's life; even living one more year would be worthwhile!
"Good, Miss Bai, please examine Mr. Shen."
Tang Ya smiled triumphantly.
Bai Zimo said nothing more, approached Shen Yunfei's bedside, and began to examine his condition carefully.
Gradually, Bai Zimo's expression became grave.
"Miss Bai, how is it? Do you have confidence?"
Tang Ya was also nervous. Curing Shen Yunfei was the only hope for her Tang family.
Bai Zimo shook her head, "Prepare for the funeral. Mr. Shen has been poisoned, and the toxin has attacked his heart. There is no cure."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene immediately descended into chaos.
Shen Nan and Tang Ya were both stunned.
If Bai Zimo said he was beyond saving, it was equivalent to sentencing Shen Yunfei to death.
His Shen family would face turmoil, and the Tang family would lose the opportunity to win over the Shen family.
The man and woman both had pale faces and felt weak all over.
"Little Nan, since things have come to this, quickly prepare for your father's funeral."
"From now on, I will preside over the Shen family's affairs. Does anyone have any objections?"
Shen Yun Tian, the second uncle of the Shen family, stepped forward.
He displayed a semblance of grief, but inwardly, he was overjoyed.
He had coveted the position of family head for more than a day or two.
Now that fate was on his side, he had no reason to miss this golden opportunity to take charge and rise to power.
"Second Uncle, my father isn't dead yet, and you're already thinking about managing the Shen family. Isn't that a bit too hasty?"
Shen Nan questioned him displeasantly.
He strongly suspected that his second uncle was behind all of this.
"Little Nan, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a family cannot be without a head for a day."
"Your father has put in a great deal of effort to bring the Shen family to where it is today. What he would least want to see is the Shen family falling into chaos because of his demise."
"As your father's brother, your second uncle has a responsibility to unite everyone in the Shen family."
Shen Yun Tian sighed heavily.
Everyone in the Shen family expressed their support.
In terms of seniority and status, with Shen Yunfei gone, it was only logical for Shen Yun Tian to take over. This was reasonable.
Shen Nan also understood this, and though he was unwilling, he was powerless.
He had already anticipated that once his uncle took power, the first thing he would do would be to weaken his influence and expel him from the Shen family.
And his sister, Shen Xinyue, would suffer the same fate.
The imperial family was the most ruthless, and these prominent families were no different.
Where was the kinship? It was all about schemes and machinations.
"Wait, don't be in a hurry to prepare for my father's funeral. My sister hasn't returned yet. Let's wait until she's back!"
Shen Nan suddenly thought of something. The more it was like this, the more he needed to stall for time.
"Little Nan, Xinyue has been away from home for so long, and we don't know where she went. By the time she returns, your father will have started to decompose."
"In my opinion, we should proceed with the burial immediately. After all, he died of poisoning, and if the toxin spreads, our entire Shen family could be affected."
"As for the Tang family seeking help from the Shen family, I believe the Shen family should lend them a hand. Miss Tang, am I right?"
Shen Yun Tian looked at Tang Ya with a smile.
Tang Ya was surprised and delighted. She immediately understood Shen Yun Tian's intentions and agreed, "Second Master Shen is right. I also think the burial should proceed immediately. If this poison is not dealt with promptly, it could truly lead to disaster."
"What are you talking about? What right do you have to speak here?"
Shen Nan was furious. This woman, Tang Ya, was truly two-faced.
A sycophant who switched allegiances with the wind!
"Young Master Shen, I am merely stating the facts. Please accept my condolences."
Tang Ya smiled faintly. She would support whoever provided her with benefits; that was reality!
"Alright, proceed with the burial immediately, and do not delay!"
Shen Yun Tian waved his hand, and several subordinates immediately moved to lift Shen Yunfei from the bed.
Shen Nan trembled with anger but was powerless to change anything.
He regretted not having made preparations earlier, and he had not anticipated his father's sudden poisoning.
All of this was too sudden, too coincidental!
"Wait, who said he's dead?"
A languid voice sounded, accompanied by Shen Xinyue's wailing.
That's right, Lin Feng had arrived at the Shen family with Shen Xinyue just in time.
His appearance caused everyone present to freeze.
Tang Ya frowned, sensing that things were not going well.
On the other hand, Bai Zimo, upon seeing Lin Feng's face clearly, also showed a shocked expression.
"You, you're still alive?"
Bai Zimo could not believe it.