Chapter 267
Shen Rang glanced at Yun Xi and said, "In that case, I should go and take a look."
The Yun family doesn't treat Yun Xi well. He's worried about what kind of torment she'll suffer if he sends her over this time.
Pearl paused slightly: "Young Master, this might be... inconvenient, isn't it?"
"As the son-in-law of the Yun family, shouldn't I go?"
"Of course not."
Pearl didn't dare to go against Shen Rang, so she had no choice but to lead the two of them over together.
Throughout the journey, Yunxi kept wondering what kind of people from the Yun family could come.
Seeing that Yunxi was absent-minded, Shen Rang assumed she was nervous, so he took her hand in his palm and gently squeezed it.
Although there were no words, the attitude was clear.
No matter what happens, he will stand by her side and not let her face it alone.
Yunxi understood Shen Rang's meaning and gave him a smile.
Upon reaching the front hall, the two entered side by side, abruptly ending the laughter and chatter in the hall. Everyone stared at them in astonishment.
Shen Rang cupped his hands in a respectful gesture toward Madam Yun, the etiquette was proper but lacked any real respect.
Before Madam Yun could say anything, Yun Ruiyang sneered, "Brother-in-law, you're supposed to be the heir of a marquis's family, how come you've come with a concubine?"
Shen Rang glanced at him indifferently: "Your mother-in-law and young mistress know best why Xi'er is a concubine."
As soon as he finished speaking, Madam Yun's smile froze.
Yun Wan quickly replied, "Husband, my cousin was just asking casually; he meant no harm."
"That's right, it was just a casual question. They treat a concubine like a treasure, but are so indifferent to their own wife. The way this Marquis's mansion behaves is truly unique."
Yun Ruiyang was already indignant on behalf of Yun Wan, and after witnessing Shen Rang's behavior today, he felt even more dissatisfied.
What kind of husband acts like this?
Madam Yun scolded in a low voice, "Ruiyang! What are you saying!"
Even Yun Changliang didn't dare to be so presumptuous in front of Shen Rang. What was Yun Ruiyang putting on airs for?!
After scolding Yun Ruiyang, Madam Yun smiled and said, "My dear son-in-law, your cousin didn't mean it that way, don't take it to heart."
“I can ignore it, but we all know how much Xi’er has suffered since coming to Luoyang, and why she became a concubine, don’t we?” Shen Rang raised his eyes, his deep gaze sweeping over everyone. “For the sake of the Yun family’s reputation, everyone thinks Xi’er is just the Yun family’s adopted daughter, but if I hear such words again, I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist clarifying Xi’er’s background.”
Madam Yun understood Shen Rang's meaning perfectly well. She turned and glared at Yun Ruiyang: "Ruiyang, why don't you apologize to the young master right now!"
Noticing that Shen Rang's expression was off, Madam Yun said again, "Apologize to Xi'er!"
Only then did everyone turn their attention to Yunxi.
Yun Xi ignored everyone's gazes and looked only at Yun Ruiyang, her eyes filled with a complex mix of surprise and shock.
Shen Rang was closest to Yunxi, so he placed his large hand over hers and gently squeezed it.
Yunxi snapped out of her daze and belatedly realized that everyone was looking at her.
She blinked blankly, then saw Yun Ruiyang stand up and reluctantly cup his hands in a gesture of respect towards her: "Cousin, I misspoke just now, please forgive me."
Yunxi's eyelashes trembled slightly: "I am of lowly status and dare not accept such a grand gesture from Young Master Yun."
Yun Ruiyang was so angry that his face turned black.
Yunxi's words meant that she was not going to forgive him!
However, Yunxi's words placed her in a very low position, so even if he was dissatisfied, he couldn't express it and could only keep his anger inside.
However, he had done everything he could. If Yunxi didn't appreciate it, that was Yunxi's problem, not his.
Thinking this, Yun Ruiyang sat back down.
Shen Rang's gaze remained fixed on Yun Ruiyang, clearly dissatisfied with the outcome.
He was about to speak when he heard Yunxi cough violently beside him.
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