Chapter 440

Upon returning to Jibai Residence and meeting Yunxi, Shen Rang recounted his recent visit to the East Palace to prevent Yunxi from worrying or overthinking.

But after he finished speaking, Yunxi's expression did not soften at all; instead, she looked even more dazed.

The fact that even the Crown Prince put pressure on Shen Rang over this matter shows that the situation is more serious than she thought.

Yunxi's feelings were extremely complicated.

She had never felt so lost.

She hadn't avenged her blood feud from her past life, but if she wanted revenge now, she would drag Shen Rang down with her...

She knew how difficult studying was, how difficult it was for Duan Huaichuan, and how difficult it was for Shen Rangding. He had worked so hard for over a decade to get to where he was now, and if it were because of her...

Noticing that something was wrong with Yunxi, Shen Rang supported her: "Xi'er, what's wrong?"

Yunxi snapped out of her daze and forced a smile: "It's alright, Zirong, you should go take a bath, the water will get cold soon."

Shen Rang was still worried, so Yun Xi personally pushed him into the bathhouse.

Helpless, Shen Rang had no choice but to speed up his bathing.

When he came out, Yunxi was already lying in bed.

As soon as Shen Rang lay down, Yun Xi snuggled up to him and hugged him tightly, refusing to let go.

Shen Rang could naturally sense that Yunxi had something on her mind, but since Yunxi wasn't saying anything, he didn't press her for details and simply stayed quietly by her side.

After a long while, Yunxi finally lifted her head from his embrace: "Zirong, about the matter of a secondary wife... how about we put it off for now?"

Shen Rang was stunned.

"Even His Highness the Crown Prince has said so, which shows how much this matter has affected you. I'm worried..."

“Don’t worry, Xi’er,” Shen Rang held her hand tightly, “At worst, we can just make everything public, and then no one will say anything.”

Yunxi couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself.

To make everything public would mean a complete break with the Yun family. Even though they were both under the Crown Prince's tutelage, Shen Rang's future situation would be uncertain...

Yunxi knew nothing about officialdom, and the more she thought about it, the more confused she became, her eyes reddening slightly.

Shen Rang sighed and pulled her into his arms: "Xi'er, don't think too much. The most important thing for you right now is to take good care of your health and give birth to the baby, understand?"

Yunxi gave a muffled "hmm".

"Go to sleep."

For a moment, Shen Rang didn't know how to reassure Yun Xi, and even felt a little regretful for bringing up the matter with her.

Looking at Yunxi, who was asleep in his arms but whose brows were still furrowed, Shen Rang sighed softly.

——

The Yun family.

Yun Ruiyang kept in mind what Yun Wan had said today, and he was much more patient with Shu Ningshuang than usual.

After their lovemaking, Yun Ruiyang was panting heavily, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

If it weren't for his Wanwan, he wouldn't have—

Shu Ningshuang's breathing calmed down before his, her face clearly showing her disdain: "Is that all you can do?"

Yun Ruiyang was stunned, looking at Shu Ningshuang in disbelief, taking in the disdain in her eyes.

Shu Ningshuang raised her chin and scoffed, "I'll ask the kitchen to make you a couple of bowls of nourishing soup tomorrow. If someone like you were to have another woman, people would probably misunderstand what kind of life I lead every day!"