Chapter 513
He nodded, took one last deep look at the courtyard, and turned to leave.
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Soon, night fell.
Yunxi was especially happy when Madam Chen came today. Even without Chen Zongwen, her mood was not affected. The mother and daughter even had a drink together.
Yunxi was unusually happy, and with Madam Chen by her side, she had no more inhibitions. She drank so much that she fell asleep before even leaving the table. Madam Chen laughed for a while before having Jixiang Le'an help her back.
Madam Chen also drank quite a bit. Although she was a little better off than Yunxi, she only lasted until she finished washing up before going to bed.
In the tranquil night, even the sound of the breeze rustling through the branches was exceptionally clear.
Two people were crammed onto the already cramped bed in Yunxi's room, one of whom was a tall, slender man, making it seem even more cramped.
Shen Rang held the person in his arms, his phoenix eyes lowered slightly, his gaze falling on the person in his arms, with a tenderness he himself was unaware of.
They hadn't seen each other for a year.
Seeing Yunxi so happy by Madam Chen's side today, he suddenly realized that he had never really protected her.
Especially during the last few months of Yunxi's pregnancy, he was busy with official duties and neglected her a lot.
She didn't say anything, so he only realized it now.
Thinking of this, Shen Rang couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
He's absolutely terrible.
He placed one hand around Yunxi's waist and the other behind her neck, pulling her into his arms, a long-lost sense of satisfaction welling up inside him.
Yunxi had been drinking and was fast asleep, but perhaps unconsciously, she placed her hand on Shen Rang's waist, just like the two of them used to do every night.
Shen Rang instinctively hugged her even tighter.
A moment later, he released her.
Now that Yunxi has Madam Chen who truly loves and cares for her, if I can't protect her and insist on taking her back, it will only harm her.
Now, Yun Wan, relying on being the Crown Prince's daughter, runs rampant in the Marquis's mansion, and even Madam Zheng has to avoid her. Yun Xi is even less likely to be allowed to do so.
Now is not the time.
Shen Rang sighed and sat up.
As long as Yunxi is doing well, that's enough.
When Shen Rang left Yunxi's room, it was just after the moonlight had faded and before dawn.
It was the darkest moment of the day.
But if you have the light in your heart, even if the road ahead is pitch black, you can still step forward without fear.
Le'an, who was guarding under the corridor, saw Chen Rang come out and quickly stood up: "Your Highness."
Shen Rang nodded slightly: "Take good care of her, and don't let her know I was here."
"yes."
Shen Rang took two steps, then turned around and said, "Besides you and Jixiang, are there any other servants in this courtyard?"
Le'an nodded: "The young lady said that she was leaving the Marquis's mansion and that there was no need to put on airs. So no new servants were hired. The young lady does everything herself. This servant and Jixiang do not do much."
"I'll have someone send a cook over in a couple of days."
No matter where you go, you can't go hungry.
"yes."
Jingyuan stepped forward and handed him a cloak.
Shen Rang glanced down at him: "Besides this matter, is there any other information you've kept from me on your own initiative?"
Jing Yuan shuddered: "No, I swear on my life that I have nothing else to hide from Your Highness except this matter!"
Shen Rang nodded slightly: "You take care of finding a cook; she needs to be skilled."
Jing Yuan's eyes reddened slightly: "Yes!"
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