The woodshed fell into dead silence.
The Princess Consort's departing footsteps suddenly halted. She turned back, looking at Shen Wei with disbelief.
A younger brother?
Shen Wei had a younger brother?
Shen Wei's nose tingled with emotion as she tried to explain, "Back then, when I left the Prince's Mansion to visit my family, it was with Your Highness's permission. I come from a humble background and was worried about my brother, so I secretly left the mansion to visit him... Who would have thought it would lead to such a misunderstanding?"
The Princess Consort glanced at Granny Liu, who was equally stunned. About a month or two ago, Shen Wei had indeed requested permission to leave the mansion to visit her family.
The Princess Consort narrowed her eyes slightly. "Shen Wei, is this true?"
Shen Wei's eyes reddened. "I dare not lie to you."
