Yu Jingyuan echoed this sentiment.
Tears streamed down her face, snot and sobs mingling as she cried, "Nephew, your mother suffered so much in her life. She trusted the wrong person and ended up like that. Now that you've made something of yourself, we can finally rest in peace. From now on, with us here, we'll never let anyone bully you again!"
The two brothers sang in unison, crying their hearts out, as if they truly loved Pei Wuwang's mother deeply and felt heartbroken for Pei Wuwang.
Pei Wuwang simply stood there, looking at them expressionlessly, his eyes as calm as a deep pool of water, without the slightest ripple.
He had already investigated his mother's past and knew about these two so-called uncles.
He ignored his mother's plight back then for his own future, but now he's only after his status and wealth.
After the two had finished crying, Pei Wuwang slowly spoke, his voice devoid of any warmth: "Are you done?"
Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan were stunned for a moment, not expecting Pei Wuwang to have such an attitude.
The sadness on his face froze instantly.
Yu Jingyuan cleared his throat, trying to appear calm: "Nephew, we know you may have resentment in your heart, but we have no choice. We are here now to make it up to you. From now on, you are a member of the Yu family. With the royal family backing you up, no one will dare to bully you again."
Pei Wuwang glanced at them indifferently: "No need. My mother's matter is long gone. I have no connection with the Yu family."
The two brothers were rebuffed and gained no advantage over Pei Wuwang.
They were both angry and anxious, but dared not retaliate. They knew that Pei Wuwang now wielded immense power and they couldn't confront him directly, so they turned to Shen Qingtang instead.
Upon seeing Shen Qingtang, Yu Jingyuan's face lost its previous sorrow.
Instead, he adopted a condescending arrogance: "Shen Qingtang, we know you are quite capable, able to make my nephew obey you so readily. But you must understand that my nephew is of royal blood, of noble status, and is by no means a match for a woman of unknown origin like yourself."
Yu Jingyuan echoed, looking Shen Qingtang up and down with disdain: "That's right. You come from a lowly background, and it's already a great blessing for you to be by my nephew's side. Don't really think you can hold onto this position. The royal family has already chosen a marriage partner for my nephew, Princess Anle, who is the most beloved princess of Nanwu. The princess is gentle and virtuous, and of noble status. She and my nephew are a match made in heaven."
"You're just a merchant's wife, what do you know about court rules and royal etiquette?"
Yu Jingyuan's tone was disdainful, "I advise you to be sensible and leave my nephew on your own initiative, so you can at least save some face. Otherwise, once the royal family takes action, you will not only be ruined, but you will also lose your little bit of property!"
Yu Jingyuan added, "We're doing this for your own good. My nephew is going to return to the royal family and inherit his title, and he absolutely cannot have a woman like you as a burden by his side. Princess Anle has been in love with my nephew for many years. If they were to get married, it would greatly benefit my nephew's future, and it would also be the best outcome for you."
The two of them spoke back and forth, their tone arrogant, their words full of contempt and suppression towards Shen Qingtang.
It was as if Shen Qingtang leaving Pei Wuwang was a matter of course, and that Pei Wuwang's marriage to Princess Anle was the only right path.
The brothers Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan still maintained the airs of royal relatives when talking about Princess Anle.
His tone was full of boastfulness and smugness. "Shen Qingtang, do you know how noble Princess Anle's status is?"
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