The following evening.
Shen Du climbed over the wall and appeared at the Song family's estate.
Shen stood alone beside the artificial hill.
Looking at Song Yuebai, whose expression was unreadable, he said seriously, "I know that Qingqing was there yesterday."
Song Yuebai did not follow Shen Du's answer, "Young Master Shen, you have quite the skill to sneak into my courtyard in the middle of the night."
"Could it be that he's also resorting to despicable means to covet my sister?"
Shen Du touched his nose. He was still very embarrassed to face the younger brother of the person he loved, but there were some things he had to say.
"I do covet your sister, but I would never resort to such despicable means. If I had such intentions, Qingqing would already be my wife."
Shen Du spoke frankly, and Song Yuebai couldn't see the bright red color of his ears in the darkness.
Song Yuebai was taken aback by his words and said sarcastically, "You're shameless."
Shen Du subconsciously replied, "What's the point of having any shame when you're getting a wife?"
Song Yuebai: "..."
"hehe."
Sometimes, "hehe" can mean many things.
Shen Du knew that his future brother-in-law disliked him very much, so he forced a conversation to the important matter at hand.
"The Crown Prince must have seen Qingqing's face that day. It was the Crown Prince who investigated the Song family."
Song Yuebai frowned.
It was actually the Crown Prince! Song Yuebai carefully considered all the methods in his mind, only to find that he didn't have a single way to protect his sister from the Crown Prince. He felt a little uncomfortable, and his ambition for officialdom grew even stronger.
Shen Du couldn't see his brother-in-law's expression clearly, but he knew Song Yuebai's feelings at that moment.
He said seriously, "I know that Brother Yuebai must have come up with a plan, but that kind of method can only stop the Crown Prince for a while, not forever."
"To completely resolve this issue, we need to cooperate."
Song Yuebai remained silent for a while.
After a long silence, he finally heard an angry "Fine."
—
Shen Du is gone.
Back in her room, Song Yuebai felt inexplicably at ease.
General Shen's Mansion.
Shen Du prepared to sneak over the wall into his yard as usual.
The courtyard was lit up, and Shen Du froze as soon as he entered.
He looked up and saw his personal servant tied to a chair, his mouth gagged, staring straight at him.
Meanwhile, the familiar, elegant lady sat gracefully in a chair, tapping it lazily, and said, "Tell me, where did you sneak off to?"
"..."
Shen Du: Can you just make excuses now and not explain?
The result is naturally unacceptable.
Shen Du forced a smile, humbly approached his mother, and warmly patted her shoulder.
"Mother, my dear mother, I have a real reason for going this time!"
"If I hadn't gone this time, your future daughter-in-law might not be here."
Seeing her son, with his aloof and unattainable appearance, displaying such a sycophantic expression, Chen's mother's lips twitched.
"Alright, it's about Miss Song again."
Shen Du carefully observed his mother's expression and nodded thoughtfully.
"Mother, you have no idea how beautiful Qingqing is now. She has even attracted the Crown Prince's covetousness. If Qingqing marries me in the future, who knows how good-looking our children will be!"
Although they are not married yet, Shen Du has already thought of what to name his and Qing Yin's future child.
"..."
Her son's words were disjointed and rambling, causing Mrs. Shen to frown as she listened, but she quickly grasped the key points.
"You said this matter is related to the Crown Prince."
"yes."
"The Crown Prince covets Qingqing, who is your only future daughter-in-law."
Shen Du said, looking aggrieved.
Shen's mother felt a sense of absurdity upon hearing this.
"How could the Crown Prince possibly be interested in a divorced woman, especially one with a child?"
"How could it be impossible? Qingqing is so perfect, with such a great personality, so beautiful, and so gentle..."
Hearing his mother's words, Shen Du quickly retorted.
Mother Shen rubbed her forehead.
A strong sense of unease instantly washed over me.
This adopted son has liked Song Qingqing since he was a child, and even after he got married, he still thought about her. Now that they're divorced, he's actually gotten his wish.
However, Shen's mother still didn't believe that the Crown Prince had fallen for Song Qingqing after just one meeting.
"Do you think the Crown Prince is like you? There are so many beautiful women in the world, how could someone covet you just because of one glance?"
Shen's mother retorted sharply to Shen Du.
Shen Du glanced at her, "Then why are the Crown Prince's men investigating Qingqing?"
"..."
Chen's mother choked.
She was silent for a moment, then suddenly became curious about Song Qingqing, whom her son had been thinking about for so many years. She asked, "Is the eldest daughter of the Song family really that beautiful?"
Shen Du was in a daze for a second, as if he could see again that stunning woman looking down at her daughter with gentle eyes in the sunlight.
He emphasized each word, saying, "No woman in the world can compare to her."
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At this moment, Qingyin was being thought of, because the Crown Prince's men were also forced to stay at home.
After Qingyin left, Song's mother and the others deliberately stayed at the manor for several days before heading back home in order to avoid attracting attention.
Huilan Residence.
Qingyin bumped into Song Zhenbao, who had been having a great time at the estate for the past few days and was running back to the manor with a rosy face.
"Mother!"
"Why."
"Was it fun in the village?" Qingyin gently wiped the sweat from Song Zhenbao's face and asked.
"It's fun."
Song Zhenbao obediently stood up straight, letting her mother wipe her sweat.
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