Chapter 539
Shen Rang never imagined that in just one year, Yun Xi would have such a misunderstanding.
If only I had known sooner...
There's no such thing as knowing beforehand.
Yunxi was also caught off guard.
Shen Rang was actually thinking of her entirely.
Just then, Madam Chen's voice came from outside: "It's time to go!"
Along with that, the sound of Madam Chen's footsteps could be heard.
Yunxi subconsciously broke free from Shen Rang's embrace.
Almost the instant the two separated, Madam Chen turned the corner and appeared in front of them.
Whether it was my imagination or not, Madam Chen's expression seemed somewhat cold.
"Xi'er, you can go out first."
"mother......"
When she looked at Yunxi, Madam Chen's expression softened: "Young Master Xiao is still outside. Don't leave him alone. I have a few questions for Young Master Shen."
Upon hearing this, Yunxi had no choice but to leave.
Shen Rang suddenly felt nervous for no reason.
This kind of tension was something he had never experienced even when facing the emperor.
Madam Chen took a few steps closer to him: "I heard everything you said just now."
"I only have one child, Xi'er, so I inevitably have to ask more questions about things related to her."
"How did you two meet in the first place, and why did Xi'er become your concubine?"
The last two words, "concubine," were practically squeezed out by Madam Chen through gritted teeth.
Shen Rang cupped his hands in greeting and briefly explained that Yun Wan was unwilling to consummate the marriage with him and had pushed Yun Xi forward instead.
When Madam Chen learned that Yunxi had once only been able to live in the dark and gloomy back room, she couldn't help but tear up.
The Chen family used to live in the countryside, which meant their land was quite large. They could do whatever Yunxi wanted, as this girl has always been unable to tolerate being mistreated. Unexpectedly…
How dare the Yun family bully her like this!
Originally, Madam Chen thought that if the Yun family couple could apologize to Yun Xi, the matter could be let go, but now, Madam Chen has changed her mind!
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Madam Chen strode out of the dark alley, with Shen Rang following a few steps behind.
When they came out, Xiao Chengping had already disappeared.
"Young Master Xiao is not feeling well, so he has gone back first."
Madam Chen nodded: "Perfect timing. Let's go shopping and buy some things, then let Zirong come over to our house for a while."
Hearing this, Yunxi was somewhat surprised.
How come after spending just a short time with Shen Rang, his title changed from Prince Shen to Zi Rong?
Yunxi looked at Shen Rang, suspecting that he had given Madam Chen some kind of spell.
But Shen Rang just shook his head at her.
Madam Chen walked ahead, with Shen Rang and Yun Xi following behind. Neither of them spoke, but Shen Rang's hand never left Yun Xi's wrist.
After strolling around the streets, it was nearly dusk when they returned to the courtyard. Chen Zongwen had already come back and taken over the cook's duties, bustling about in the kitchen.
Seeing his wife return, Chen Zongwen smiled and said, "I just bought a carp. Shall we steam it or braise it?"
His words came to an abrupt halt the moment he saw Shen Rang and noticed the intimate distance between Shen Rang and Yun Xi, the kitchen knife in his hand freezing in mid-air.
"Xi'er, how would you like to eat?" Madam Chen asked.
"...I want to eat them all."
Chen Zongwen snapped out of his daze and gave a slight smirk.
This ancestor...
"Wait!"
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