Chapter 537

“This necklace is not valuable, nor does it have any special meaning,” Xiao Chengping said without moving his hand. “Miss, you might as well accept it. If you see anything while shopping in the future, just bring me one too.”

With this back and forth, the debt can be easily paid off.

Yunxi eventually accepted it.

Madam Chen's eyebrows twitched, and her gaze toward Xiao Chengping held a deeper meaning.

Young man, you're quite capable!

However, judging from this point alone, the young man's feelings for her daughter are probably not simple.

Thinking of this, Madam Chen suddenly regretted coming out with him today.

These two will gradually become familiar with each other through their interactions, but what will Duan Huaichuan do?

This young master is good-looking, and Duan Huaichuan is not bad-looking either. Moreover, Duan Huaichuan has achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations and has a bright future. Furthermore, Duan Huaichuan is someone we know well.

For a moment, Madam Chen's guilt towards Duan Huaichuan reached its peak.

Madam Chen secretly made up her mind that she must find an opportunity to invite Duan Huaichuan to dinner in the next couple of days.

The three were strolling along the street when two unfamiliar figures, whom Madam Chen hated with a passion, walked toward them.

"What a coincidence, Madam, Xi'er, you're out shopping today too." Madam Yun smiled kindly.

She took two steps forward and stood next to Yunxi: "Jizhou is a small place, not as prosperous as Luoyang. You've been away for a year now, shouldn't you go back?"

Madam Chen reached out and pulled Yunxi to her side: "Why go back? Luoyang City is a man-eating den of demons. It's not as comfortable as outside."

Madam Yun looked at Xiao Chengping, then at Yun Xi, and said with a smile, "Xi'er is a mother now. Even if there are countless difficulties, you can't just leave your child there alone, can you? That child is already a year old. Xi'er, can you really bear to let that child grow up all alone?"

For a mother, her child is undoubtedly her greatest weakness.

Sure enough, when Madam Yun mentioned the child, Yun Xi's face paled slightly, and even Madam Chen was speechless for a moment.

Although Madam Chen had never given birth, she had raised children and knew what it felt like to miss someone.

“So,” Madam Yun extended her hand to Yun Xi, “come back with your mother and spend quality time with your child. Isn’t that better than anything else?”

Seeing how much Chen Zongwen and his wife care about Yunxi, once Yunxi returns, she will be a ready-made handle, and Chen Zongwen will still dare to impeach her.

However, some people acted even faster than Madam Yun.

Yunxi was pulled by a force, and her back gently bumped into a thick embrace.

The cold fragrance enveloped her in an instant.

“The child is being cared for by my mother and me, he is not all alone,” a familiar voice came from above. “This is a matter of the Marquis’s household, no need for you, Madam, to worry about it.”

Madam Yun looked at him, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Sinking?!

Why is Shen Rang here?!

Madam Chen also turned her head, and her eyes widened slightly the instant she saw Shen Rang.

The man was tall and slender. Although his brocade robes were slightly dusty, it did not diminish his noble air. His narrow phoenix eyes, carrying a faint chill, fell on Madam Yun.

Meeting his gaze, Madam Yun forced a smile, feeling somewhat embarrassed: "Zirong, a mother is still a mother. How can a child grow up without her by his side?"

“The child is still young and doesn’t remember things,” Shen Rang said calmly. “When she’s old enough to remember, Xi’er might be able to go back.”

Hearing his words, Madam Chen's expression suddenly turned strange.

The child is too young to understand, so the Lady of the Marquis is taking care of him. Once he's old enough to understand, Yunxi will go back. There's no fear that the child will become estranged from Yunxi. This Prince Shen is too thoughtful.

But for some reason, Madam Chen felt a strange pang of sympathy for the Lady Hou, whom she had never met.