Zheng Qing is a serious and old-fashioned father figure.
Hearing this, he felt ashamed as if his own son had caught him in the act of adultery. He panicked and tried to push Luo Ruyan away, but Luo Ruyan let go of his hand first.
Holding a handkerchief to wipe away tears from the corners of her eyes, she explained softly.
"You must be Chengye? Master often mentions you to me. I am your father's new concubine. From now on, I will fulfill my responsibilities as a mother and take good care of you."
Zheng Chengye was stunned.
He looked at Song Yushu in disbelief.
"Mother, is this...is this real?"
He had been confined to the Imperial Academy recently. The day Zheng Qing returned to the capital, he wanted to go back home, but rumors circulated within the academy that a student was suspected of murder, and the Discipline Department was on martial law throughout the academy, so he couldn't return. Today, the Imperial Academy was closed for a few days due to the Empress Dowager's funeral.
He didn't inform anyone in the household, intending to give his father a surprise, but unexpectedly, his father gave him a fright first.
How come he ended up marrying a concubine?
How dare you!
Aren't you afraid your mother will skin you alive?
Zheng Qing said urgently, "Chengye, your father and Miss Ruyan..."
Song Yushu glared angrily.
"Zheng Qing, have you no shame? Are you going to tell your son all about your past romantic entanglements in the street?"
"Chengye, let's go back to the manor!"
After finishing his words, Song Yushu turned and left.
Knowing his mother's temper, Zheng Chengye quickly cupped his hands in greeting to Mo Yunhan and Jiang Qingwan, and hurriedly chased after them.
The more anxious Zheng Qing gets, the more clumsy he becomes.
He wanted to chase after her, but Luo Ruyan hugged his waist again.
“Master, it may take some time before Chengye accepts me based on my identity. Don’t worry, I have patience.”
Zheng Qing felt like dying.
She looked at Mo Yunhan with a sense of helplessness and confusion.
This matter is, after all, a private affair between a man and a woman. Although Mo Yunhan is a prince, he is also Zheng Qing's nephew and junior.
It's really inconvenient for me to get involved.
He put his arm around Jiang Qingwan's waist and said, "Uncle, you've caused this mess, so deal with it yourself. Don't make Aunt feel bad."
Having said that, he didn't say anything more and entered the mansion side by side with Jiang Qingwan.
Zheng Qing was completely at a loss.
Luo Ruyan, however, diligently took care of Cuiya, supporting Zheng Qing's other arm while complaining that the others were heartless and didn't know how to care for her. At the same time, she used her own hands to wipe Zheng Qing's cheeks.
As I entered the mansion, I saw all the servants and old women along the way.
The maid who was shopping at Fengya Pavilion also saw it and ran back to report while suppressing her laughter.
Yun Xiaoran laughed so hard she cried, clutching her stomach.
"Song Yushu, Song Yushu, you were so heartless to me, you deserve to have your man stolen. This Luo Ruyan may be a country bumpkin, but her clinginess is really good. If she really becomes Zheng Qing's concubine, she'll drive Song Yushu crazy."
Granny Li waved her hand, dismissing the maid.
"Your Highness, the sandalwood you asked me to prepare has been ready."
Yun Xiaoran raised an eyebrow and looked at her.
The madness in his eyes grew increasingly sinister.
"How much of the fragrance was added?"
Granny Li held up three fingers.
"Even a strong, middle-aged man shouldn't try to stay rational."
Yun Xiaoran curled her lips into a smile.
"Great! Now that everyone's here, let's add fuel to the fire and go."
Granny Li nodded and left.
Zheng Chengye followed Song Yushu all the way to Shuya Courtyard.
Seeing my mother's reddened eyes, I felt heartbroken.
He knelt beside her and asked urgently.
"Mother, what's going on? Father and you have always had a very good relationship. How come he brought back a woman after only two months away on a business trip, and wants to take her as a concubine? Is there some misunderstanding?"
Song Yushu clenched his hands in anger.
Although Zheng Qing told her everything and swore that he and Luo Ruyan had never had an affair without a matchmaker.
But looking at their behavior, she still felt that the day and night she spent being rescued and cared for in the cave was not as simple as Zheng Qing had described.
Otherwise, Luo Ruyan wouldn't be so fearless.
But she really didn't know how to tell her son about these speculations and all this messy stuff.
Seeing that she remained silent, Zheng Chengye became even more anxious.
"If it's inconvenient for Mother to say, then I'll ask Father!"
He stood up and was about to leave.
Song Yushu grabbed him.
"Children should not meddle in adult matters. Yuying, take the young master back to Tingtao Xiaozhu to rest, and give the order that he is not allowed to leave the courtyard at will."
Yu Ying agreed.
Zheng Chengye refused to listen, but Yu Ying cleverly pulled him away.
Along the way, he tried to find out some information, but Yu Ying kept her mouth shut and didn't reveal a single word.
Yu Ying delivered the person, relayed the orders, and then left.
Zheng Chengye stomped his feet in anger.
"What exactly is going on? Why are you keeping this from me alone?!"
A servant bowed and came over.
"Young master, this servant knows about this matter."
Zheng Chengye turned his head to look.
I feel like I don't recognize it.
However, he often stayed at the Imperial Academy for half a month at a time and did not come back often. It was also common for the servants in his residence to be replaced.
He didn't pay any attention and immediately pressed, "Tell me quickly."
The servant bowed and told him everything he knew.
After hearing this, Zheng Chengye felt much more relaxed.
“I thought it was something terrible, but it turns out that the woman saved my father’s life, and was forced by circumstances to tarnish her reputation, which is why my father brought her back to the manor. This matter is easy to handle. I will go to my father and say that the woman can be allowed to enter the manor, but she must be a concubine and not a wife for my mother. In this way, we can repay the debt of gratitude, grant her a lifetime of wealth and honor, and also preserve my mother’s position and maintain peace in the household.”
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