Chapter 422
As darkness fell outside, just as Madam Zheng was hesitating whether to start the banquet without waiting for Shen Rang, Shen Rang returned.
He was wearing casual clothes, indicating that he had made a special trip back.
He walked into the hall, bowed to Shen Jun and Madam Zheng, and then turned his gaze to see Yun Xi and Duan Huaichuan sitting in the side hall.
He pursed his lips, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.
When Yunxi saw him, she smiled and walked towards him.
Shen Rang pulled the person into his arms: "You've had to entertain the guests, thank you for your hard work."
With just one sentence, he referred to Duan Huaichuan as a guest.
Duan Huaichuan glanced at him, his eyes unreadable.
Shen Rang also looked at him, his eyes filled with undisguised hostility.
Yunxi didn't see the exchange of glances between the two, but Shen Jun and Madam Zheng did. The couple looked at each other and shook their heads.
"Alright, let's take our seats."
Everyone sat down around the dining table. Duan Huaichuan glanced at the dishes on the table and immediately understood.
This girl doesn't compromise herself at all.
Then he could rest assured.
Seeing that the dishes Yunxi had mentioned were indeed Duan Huaichuan's favorites, Madam Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and secretly made a mental note of them.
After the meal, Madam Zheng summoned Shen Rang to Rongxi Hall.
Shen Rang also had something he wanted to say to Zheng Shi.
"Mother, how to win over Duan Jieyuan is ultimately a matter for the imperial court. Could you please not involve Xi'er in this in the future?"
Shen Rang was very dissatisfied with this.
If Yunxi were used as a link to bring the two sides closer, that would be fine. But Shen Jun and Zheng Shi only cared about using her and didn't give Yunxi any real benefits. How could Shen Rang stand that?
Yunxi is already having a hard time managing the household while pregnant, and now she has to cooperate with the front line in acting, yet she gets nothing in return. Why should she?
Seeing Shen Rang's indignation, Madam Zheng couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
Her son had always been indifferent; this was the first time she had ever seen Chen Rang like this.
However, the reason she called Shen Rang over today was for this very matter.
“The concubine has done the Shen family a great favor. It would be inappropriate to keep her in the concubine’s position. So after the concubine gives birth, she will be promoted to a secondary wife and manage the household together with Madam Yun.”
Hearing Zheng's words, Shen Rang unconsciously widened his eyes.
After a long silence, Zheng looked up at him helplessly and asked, "What's with that expression? Are you unwilling?"
Shen Rang quickly came to his senses, stood up and bowed to Madam Zheng: "No... thank you, Mother."
Madam Zheng raised her hand: "Go back and tell your aunt that the reason she is not raising her hand now is because she is pregnant and should not overexert herself. However, the position of the secondary wife is already hers, regardless of whether the child she gives birth to is a boy or a girl."
Zheng's words were truly from the bottom of her heart.
Shen Rang said "Yes," and seeing that Zheng had no further instructions, he turned and left.
Watching his departing figure, Madam Zheng shook her head: "If only Aunt could return to Luoyang sooner."
If only Shen Rang had married Yun Xi from the very beginning, it would have saved him so much trouble.
Madam Zhou smiled and said, "Since Madam is willing to elevate the concubine to the status of an equal wife, that's enough."
Madam Zheng sighed, "It's not enough, but this is all we can do. After all, Madam Yun is a daughter of the Yun family, and the Yun family, like us, is under the Crown Prince's wing. We can't afford to strain our relationship."
"Madam's considerations are thorough."
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Ji Baiju.
When Shen Rang returned, Yun Xi had just finished bathing and was sitting on the chaise lounge, with Ji Xiang helping her dry her hair.
As Chen Rang stepped forward, Ji Xiang tactfully gave up his seat and turned to leave.
Yunxi looked at him, her eyes full of curiosity, but she didn't ask anything.
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