Chapter 157
"Rumors are circulating that a woman has appeared in the harem of the young master Shen. She has not only won him over but has also caused chaos in the Marquis's mansion. This is a case of a vixen bewitching the master."
At that time, the emperor was discussing the military supplies for suppressing bandits with his ministers. A group of important officials were sitting in the imperial study. Upon hearing this news, the atmosphere in the imperial study immediately froze.
Before anyone could react, Yun Changliang's face had already turned ugly.
Others didn't know who this seductive woman was, but he did.
Isn't she his biological daughter?
After everyone realized what was happening, they looked at each other for a moment, and finally looked at Shen Rang who was standing to the side.
Shen Rang stood there, his posture as slender and graceful as ever, not even raising an eyebrow, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
"Shen Qing," the emperor sipped his tea, "is what Imperial Censor Wang said true?"
Shen Rang cupped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty, I do indeed have a woman I admire, but she is an excellent person and not one to bewitch or seduce you."
That means he's accepted it.
Seeing his protective attitude towards the woman, the emperor chuckled, "I never expected that Shen Qing would be such a romantic figure."
"I do not love romance."
After he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
They're just young people after all!
The emperor looked at him and shook his head: "You have achieved the highest honors in the imperial examinations, and I have high hopes for you. Shen Qing, you must know what is important and not let me down!"
"Your subject understands."
The emperor then looked at Imperial Censor Wang: "Shen Qing is still young, this kind of thing is perfectly normal. As long as it doesn't interfere with important matters, there's no need to report this matter again."
Imperial Censor Wang cupped his hands in greeting and then turned to leave.
In a corner where no one was paying attention, Yun Changliang quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the emperor did not intend to investigate further, otherwise Yunxi's relationship with the Yun family would definitely not have been kept secret.
Everyone perked up again and was about to continue the discussion when the emperor glanced at the water clock and said, "It's getting late, let's disperse for now and continue this discussion in the afternoon."
Everyone stood up and bowed in agreement.
Shen Rang closed the booklet and withdrew with it.
After leaving the imperial study, Shen Rang deliberately moved closer, and the father-in-law and son-in-law walked together again.
Everyone knew the relationship between the two, and also knew that Shen Rang would definitely have to explain the rumors, so they wisely avoided the conversation.
After most of the people around had left, Shen Rang finally spoke: "Father-in-law, have you had enough of the excitement these past two days?"
Yun Changliang twitched the corner of his mouth.
He wasn't just tired of seeing it; he was clearly terrified.
He had initially complained that Madam Yun was slow and indecisive, as several days had passed and she still hadn't spoken to Yun Wan. However, after witnessing the commotion of the past two days, Yun Changliang couldn't help but feel fortunate that Madam Yun was slow.
If he originally intended for Yunxi to enter the Marquis's mansion as the second young lady, now he can't even avoid her.
If outsiders knew that the person who was so seductive and bewitching the master, causing such unrest in the Marquis's mansion, was the second daughter of the Yun family, then the Yun family's reputation would be completely ruined!
After a moment's consideration, Yun Changliang spoke up: "Young master, this is ultimately your family matter. Why don't you discuss it with Wanwan yourself?"
In this way, Yunxi could enter the mansion as a dowry maid, and have no relation to the Yun family.
Whether it succeeds or not depends on Yunxi's own fate.
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