Chapter 484
Rongxi Hall.
Shen Jun slumped in his chair, utterly dejected.
In fact, ever since Shen Rang and Duan Huaichuan left the Crown Prince's tutelage, Shen Jun could sense that the Crown Prince was dissatisfied with him.
But as the Crown Prince had said before, he had worked hard all these years, even if he hadn't made any great contributions. Besides, Shen Rang was his son. As long as he, the father, was around, he wasn't worried about Shen Rang not returning. But he never expected that such a thing would happen today, which made him see the Crown Prince for who he really was.
He's efficient and ruthless.
Thinking of this, Shen Jun couldn't help but look at Shen Rang.
Shen Rang was busy putting the child to sleep and his mind was on the child, so he didn't pay attention to him.
A thoughtful look appeared in Shen Jun's eyes.
Could it be that this kid discovered the Crown Prince's true nature before he did?
Otherwise, how could this kid have been so resistant from the beginning, and now leave so decisively?
Just then, a low sobbing sound came from the side. Shen Jun turned his head and saw that it was Zheng Shi who was already in tears.
Seeing him looking over, Madam Zheng couldn't help but scold him in a low voice: "Look what you've done! What have you made of this family!"
Shen Jun opened his mouth, wanting to explain but unable to find the words.
After all, he was the one who first sought refuge with the Crown Prince, and then tried to bring Shen Rang onto the Crown Prince's side as well. It was also he who made the decision for Shen Rang to marry Yun Wan.
He bears undeniable responsibility for the current state of his family.
Shen Jun deflated, and his once straight back slumped unconsciously, making him look ten years older in an instant.
The hall fell silent for a moment, each of the three masters preoccupied with their own thoughts.
At this moment, Zhou's mother finally stumbled back. Her face was pale and her clothes were disheveled, indicating that she had just gone through a struggle and perhaps even suffered some pain.
Seeing the child lying safely in Shen Rang's arms, Zhou Mama finally breathed a sigh of relief and knelt down with a thud: "Madam, please forgive me. I just went out and bumped into His Highness the Crown Prince. I was no match for those old women, and I was afraid that the young master would be hurt in the struggle, so..."
Madam Zheng quickly told her to get up: "That is the Crown Prince. We can't confront him head-on, otherwise we'll be in the wrong even if we're in the right."
At that time, all that's needed is a charge of disrespecting the emperor, and the entire Marquis's mansion will be plunged into a quagmire!
Although Zheng didn't blame Zhou's mother, Zhou's mother still felt bad. Although she got up and walked to Zheng's side, her eyes kept falling on the child.
A short while later, Yun Wan returned.
Compared to her dejected state when she left, she now walks with great steadiness, her back straight, and her chin slightly raised, giving her a rather condescending air.
When Yun Wan returned, she first helped Yun Ruiyang up. Her gaze finally fell on the child, and a look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
She already disliked this little bastard, and now that she was the daughter of the Crown Prince, dealing with him would be a piece of cake!
Moreover, she has now regained her fertility and can continue the family line for the Marquis's household.
Only the children she bore deserved Shen Rang's utmost love.
Thinking of this, Yun Wan slightly raised her chin and said, "Husband, it's not good for this child to be separated from his mother. Why don't we send him back to his mother? Otherwise, it would be bad if something went wrong in the Marquis's mansion."
Although she spoke as if it were a discussion, her tone carried an air of unquestionable authority, clearly indicating that she had already made up her mind.
Madam Zheng couldn't help but sneer: "I had no idea when you started calling the shots in this Marquis's mansion. I'm still here!"
Yun Wan looked at her, her face devoid of any former respect: "Mother-in-law, you are getting old. Your daughter-in-law will take care of you and help you enjoy your old age. Besides, sending this child away will lighten your burden. Your daughter-in-law is doing this for your own good."
As she spoke, Yun Wan stepped forward and took Zheng's arm: "If Mother-in-law really likes children, and I can also have children, then Mother-in-law can take care of the children, how about that?"
"I'm afraid I can't enjoy such a blessing!"
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