Chapter 540
Chen Zongwen was busy in the kitchen, and Madam Chen went to help. Shen Rang and Yunxi then sat down in the courtyard.
This was the first time Shen Rang had entered through the main gate and was sitting openly in the courtyard.
He looked around the courtyard.
Unlike the usual opulent style in Luoyang, it is very cozy, with a plot of land even set aside along the corner of the wall specifically for growing vegetables, exuding a sense of life everywhere.
Chen Zongwen and his wife were busy in the kitchen, their voices occasionally drifting over in low tones. Yunxi was holding a storybook, reading it with great interest.
Shen Rang suddenly chuckled softly.
In the past, he often fantasized about what Yunxi was like at home.
So this is what it's like to be so relaxed and at ease, completely different from the Jibai Residence.
Soon, the Chen couple came out with dinner.
Chen Zongwen's cooking is always substantial and tastes good; even with an extra Shen Rang, it would be more than enough.
While cooking, Chen Zongwen had already heard his wife recount Yunxi's affairs at the Marquis's residence. Now, facing Shen Rang, his expression softened.
It's a pity they've already arrived in Jizhou and can't go to Luoyang anytime soon, otherwise Duan Huaichuan would be in a difficult position.
Shen Rang had anticipated this: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, there's no need to worry. I will arrange things in Luoyang as soon as possible."
Chen Zongwen's eyebrows twitched: "The young mistress of the Marquis's mansion is the daughter of the Crown Prince. You want to fight against the Crown Prince?"
Are young people these days so bold?
"His Majesty does indeed favor the Crown Prince, but he was forced to support the First Prince to maintain a balance. However, after so many years, the Crown Prince is no longer the same as before."
"The Crown Prince's dissatisfaction with the First Prince has been transferred to His Majesty. His Majesty may not be unaware of this. Now, all that is needed is a starting point."
Yunxi quietly yawned.
Shen Rang glanced at her helplessly and placed the deboned fish meat into Yun Xi's bowl.
Chen Zongwen's eyes widened, and he quickly got to work: "You're up to something big, kid!"
“With the Crown Prince gone, the young mistress has no one to rely on anymore. The Marquis’s mansion has something on her, so she has no choice but to leave the mansion.”
She's gone, and Yunxi can come back.
Chen Zongwen was speechless.
After going through such a long and winding road, it all came back to Yunxi in the end.
Why is this kid only thinking about love and romance?
It's really hard to judge the younger generation these days.
However, since the matter ultimately returned to Yunxi, he could also do his part.
When do you plan to return to Luoyang?
"I came here to investigate the forces in Jiangnan for His Majesty. The matter is not yet finished, and I'm afraid I will have to wait a while before I can return."
"The Jiangnan forces?" Chen Zongwen quickly realized, "Is the national treasury out of money?"
The canal transport and salt industry in Jiangnan are very developed, with staggering profits. However, precisely because of this, it is a tough nut to crack. Given His Majesty's lazy nature, if the national treasury is full, he probably won't take action.
Shen Rang shook his head.
Chen Zongwen scoffed, "His Majesty is getting old, but his ambition is even stronger than before."
Shen Rang smiled, his eyes lowered, fixed on the dining table.
After Chen Zongwen put the fish into Madam Chen's bowl, Shen Rang gave the fish to Yunxi, showing Chen Zongwen considerable respect.
His actions naturally did not escape Chen Zongwen's notice.
Chen Zongwen snorted softly, finally finding Chen Rang somewhat more pleasing to the eye.
After having a meal, Shen Rang prepared to leave.
Just before he was about to leave, Yunxi called him back.
Yunxi pulled him to her bedroom and took off the bamboo leaf-patterned sachet with gold flecks from his waist.
Upon holding it in her hand, Yunxi was taken aback: "Why is it so old?"
It's only been a year!
Shen Rang seemed somewhat unnatural.
When I have nothing to do, I like to hold it in my hand and play with it.
Yunxi glanced at him, turned around, took out a small box, and handed it to Chen Rang: "This is for you."
Inside was a box full of sachets of various colors.
That's enough for him to change one every day, for more than half a month without repeating the same one.
Yunxi then took out a slightly larger box, which contained clothes that she and Madam Chen had made for the child in their spare time.
A look of joy flashed across Shen Rang's face: "Xi'er, you don't blame me anymore?"
Yunxi avoided his gaze: "I just feel that this sachet is suffering too much from following you."
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