Shen Cong then looked worried, "Sister-in-law, my elder brother is idle at home all day now, and I guess he's not in a good mood. Please understand."

After speaking, Shen Cong glanced meaningfully at Qu Jingyun.

Seeing that he was blaming her, Qu Jingyun chuckled dismissively.

I don't know how Qi Yun'er managed to make her two sons so stupid in just five years.

It's so annoying to look at.

“Mother.” Shen Yue nervously clung to Qu Jingyun’s arm and whispered to explain for Shen Cong, “Brother is just worried about eldest brother. Eldest brother usually has very high standards for himself.”

Qu Jingyun patted Shen Yue's hand, "Good child, it's unfair to you to cover for these two fools, but don't worry, your mother knows what she's doing."

After saying that, Qu Jingyun gave Chen Cong a cold glance.

She tossed a book to Shen Cong.

Shen Cong took it suspiciously, glanced at it, and then looked at Qu Jingyun: "This is the Shenji Camp's rules booklet. Why are you showing this to me?"

Qu Jingyun calmly straightened her sleeves. "It's nothing. I just saw that you were unruly and wanted to teach you a lesson. Otherwise, when you return to Shenji Camp next time, it won't just be a few beatings."

Shen Cong's face instantly turned dark.

He knew that Qu Jingyun wanted him to die in the Shenji Camp!

Seeing the anger in his eyes, Qu Jingyun simply let out a disdainful laugh, then got up and left.

Yin Xue hesitated for a moment, then followed.

Shen Yue stayed by Shen Cong's side to take care of him.

Yin Xue lowered her head and followed behind Qu Jingyun in silence.

Seeing that she was walking towards their courtyard, Yin Xue subconsciously blocked Qu Jingyun's path.

Upon seeing this, Qu Jingyun raised an eyebrow.

"Xue'er, do you know what you're doing?"

"I……"

Yin Xue bit her lip, seemingly struggling with something.

Seeing this, she was not annoyed and waited quietly for Yin Xue to speak.

After a moment, Yin Xue, her eyes red and her voice hoarse, said, "Mother, maybe we should just forget about it."

"Forget it? Are you prepared to compromise for the rest of your life?" Qu Jingyun unconsciously raised her voice.

Seeing Yin Xue becoming increasingly introverted and always acting cautiously, Qu Jingyun felt extremely sorry for her.

She knew how good Yin Xue used to be, so she understood even more how much she had suffered in the General's Mansion over the years.

Qu Jingyun gripped Yin Xue's hand tightly and said sternly, "I am your mother. You have been bullied. I can stand up for you, understand?"

“But…” Yin Xue was still worried and whispered, “My husband is probably not in the manor right now. He’s been leaving early and returning late lately. I had a trusted servant secretly check, and it seems he went to find…”

Yin Xue glanced cautiously at Qu Jingyun, then lowered her head in fear.

Seeing that the person was still there and dared not speak, Qu Jingyun sneered, "He went to find Lin Qingping, that remnant of the previous dynasty."

Yin Xue was shocked to learn that she knew all along.

Qu Jingyun sighed, "You've really had a tough time these past few years. The reason I didn't stop him was because I had other plans, but that's no excuse for him ignoring you. If he doesn't give me an explanation today, I'll just kick him out of the General's Mansion."

"mother……"

Qu Jingyun stopped wasting words with Yin Xue and strode towards the courtyard.

As soon as I entered, I saw that Shen Song was already waiting.

Upon seeing Qu Jingyun, Shen Song was visibly startled for a moment, then quickly lowered his head.

"Mother, what brings you here?"

Qu Jingyun sneered, "Why do you think I should have come?"

Shen Song felt increasingly guilty, and lowered her head further and further.

She walked past Shen Song into the house and sat down, coldly watching him.

With a determined heart, Shen Song knelt down directly in front of her.

“Mother, I have found out the truth. Qingping colluded with those remnants of the previous dynasty because she was threatened. She is innocent.”

"oh?"

Qu Jingyun sneered, "This is the first time I've heard of a princess from the previous dynasty being innocent. So let me ask you, what do you plan to do with Lin Qingping?"

“Of course, we should marry her,” Shen Song blurted out instinctively.

Snap—

Qu Jingyun stood up and slapped him hard across the face.

Then she asked again, "I didn't hear you clearly just now. Say it again, how are you going to treat Lin Qingping?"

Shen Song raised her head, her eyes filled with determination.

"I want to marry..."

Snap—

Another slap landed heavily.

"Say it again," Qu Jingyun said.

Shen Song clenched his fists, his eyes becoming even more determined: "I must marry Qingping. If you don't let me, then I will leave the General's Mansion, and from now on I, Shen Song, will no longer be your son, Qu Jingyun."

After he finished speaking, Shen Song breathed heavily.

Seeing that Qu Jingyun's expression remained unchanged, Shen Song suddenly panicked.

He waited anxiously for Qu Jingyun's answer.

"Oh!"

Qu Jingyun suddenly let out a soft sneer, and then said, "Interesting. You'd better think it through. If you leave the General's Mansion, you will have no connection with it anymore and will just be a remnant of the previous dynasty being hunted down."

Shen Song bit her lip, unwilling to speak.

It seems that he has made up his mind to fight Qu Jingyun to the end.

Seeing this, Yin Xue looked at Shen Song with disappointment.

"Husband, just listen to your mother. That Lin Qingping is someone you really shouldn't touch."

"Shut up!" Shen Song's eyes showed a hint of grievance.

He accused her, "If you hadn't told her all this, how could she have known that marrying you was the biggest regret of my life?"

Snap!

Another slap landed.

Qu Jingyun then kicked him in the back of the knee.

Shen Song suddenly frowned, her face turning deathly pale.

She didn't hold back at all with that kick, and Shen Song was in so much pain that she couldn't straighten her back.

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