Chapter 139
“It’s not me who has to go through the traditional matchmaking process, it’s the Shen family that has gone through the traditional matchmaking process,” Shen Rang put down his chopsticks. “I know it’s normal for Mother to have doubts when I suddenly bring up the matter of taking a concubine. But Mother, I know what I want and I know what I’m doing. Please rest assured.”
“You may understand other things, but love is different from everything else in this world. I’m just afraid you’ll be deceived.” Madam Zheng sighed.
This was a mother's painstaking effort, and Shen Rang lowered her eyes, saying nothing more.
“How about this, call that Miss Chenxi over to me and let me meet her first,” Madam Zheng said. “If she is a considerate person, I will speak to your wife. Don’t worry, no matter what your wife says, I will make her nod in agreement.”
After hearing Zheng's words, Shen Rang raised his eyes, feeling somewhat tempted.
The condition proposed by Zheng was indeed tempting, but...
“I need to go back and ask her first,” Shen Rang stood up. “Please wait a moment, Mother.”
After saying that, Shen Rang turned and left.
Watching his retreating figure, Madam Zheng couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
Her son is quite considerate.
Meanwhile, Shen Rang went straight back to Shuiyang Tower.
Yunxi sat at the table, with several cold dishes in front of her.
Upon seeing Shen Rang return, Yun Xi quickly got up and threw herself into his arms.
Shen Rang caught the person in his arms, a smile unconsciously curving his lips: "Waiting for me?"
"Hmm," Yunxi lifted her head from his embrace, "Why did you come back so late today, Your Highness?"
“I went to see Mother,” Shen Rang said. “There’s something I’d like to ask you about.”
Yunxi obediently let go of his hand, her wet eyes looking at him, waiting for him to continue.
"Your mother says she wants to see you."
Yunxi was not surprised by Shen Rang's words.
Even if Zheng hadn't said she wanted to see her today, they would have inevitably met in the future.
Therefore, Yunxi had already made preparations.
However, in front of Shen Rang, Yun Xi still took a breath and said, "Would it be inappropriate for someone of my status to meet Madam?"
“No,” Shen Rang said, “we’ll be seeing each other again in the future anyway.”
Yunxi pursed her lips.
After a while, as if she had made a huge decision, she looked up and met Chen Rang's eyes: "Okay, I will go see him. I also want to... stand upright beside the prince as soon as possible, even if it is as a concubine."
Her understanding and straightforwardness softened Chen Rang's heart slightly: "...Okay, I'll go with you."
Since she has the courage to face setbacks for him, he should naturally stand by her side.
The two exchanged a smile and then went out together to Rongxi Hall.
"Haven't you had dinner yet?"
Yunxi nodded: "I originally wanted to wait for the young master to come back before eating, but now... the food is already cold, and I'm afraid it won't taste good."
"I'm fine. I've gotten used to going hungry at the Yun family's place. Has the young master eaten yet?"
Hearing Yunxi's words, a dark glint flashed in Shen Rang's eyes, but he shook his head calmly and said, "No, it's alright. We can have the kitchen make more later. We'll eat together."
Yunxi's eyes lit up slightly, then she smiled and said, "Yes!"
Located in the backyard, Shuiyanglou and Rongxitang are not far apart. Taking a leisurely stroll, they passed each other in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Standing outside Rongxi Hall, Yunxi took a deep breath, her heart filled with unease.
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