Aunt Fang's smile froze instantly.
I thought it was a sure thing, but to my surprise, he refused without hesitation!
She bore him children, is it too much to ask for this?
Perhaps realizing his tone was too harsh, Shen Chang softened his voice: "Think about it, you're almost due, moving around like this is such a hassle?"
Aunt Fang pursed her lips, remained silent, and felt a chill run down her spine.
She doesn't find it troublesome at all; in the end, it's him who finds it troublesome, isn't it?
Seeing her bad mood, Shen Chang sighed and pulled her close, explaining softly, "I'm doing this for your and the child's sake! Think about it, if you stay here, you'll be surrounded by my people, so you won't be mistreated! But if you go back to the manor, you'll have to put up with Xie Shi's attitude."
There can't be any mistakes these next few months. I have to work during the day, and if she does anything underhanded..."
This is what Shen Chang is worried about. Although the Xie family comes from a prestigious family, they have never stooped to using such methods.
But what if?
This could very well be his last child, and he can't afford to take any risks!
Upon hearing this, Aunt Fang felt a pang of anxiety and instinctively clutched her stomach.
Yes, she gave birth to a son this time, who will be competing with Shen Ci for the family fortune in the future! Will Madam Xie be willing to let her give birth successfully?
Unlike Shen Chang, Aunt Fang did not believe that Madam Xie was really that magnanimous!
She was the matriarch; a slight mishap during childbirth could cost her her life!
Aunt Fang bit her lip, her expression softening as she nestled in his arms: "My lord still cares for me the most. I will listen to you."
A hint of smugness flickered in her eyes. As for returning to the manor, she had endured it for so long, so there was no rush.
Once she successfully gives birth to her son, she can return to the mansion in glory, and then even Madam Xie won't be able to do anything to her!
...
Shen Tangning saw Shen Chang come out of the courtyard, lowered her head and got into the carriage.
"Take care, sir."
As she watched the carriage disappear into the distance, she straightened up, her eyelashes casting a fan-shaped shadow on her eyelids, her eyes flickering with light and shadow.
"Aren't you going in to take a look?"
Chi Yan's voice rang out. She turned her head and looked over with a smile, her tone slightly indifferent: "The people serving Aunt Fang are all my father's men. He'll know as soon as I arrive. I don't want to cause any trouble."
He looked puzzled: "Then why did you make this special trip?"
Shen Tangning glanced at the sky and simply said, "Waiting for someone."
As noon approached, an oxcart swayed along, its wheels making a rustling sound as they rolled across the ground.
Chi Yan looked in the direction of the sound: "Someone's coming."
The truck was loaded with goods. The newcomers jumped off and unloaded baskets of vegetables onto the ground.
It turned out he was a deliveryman.
The steward came out from inside, greeting him with a familiar smile: "Zhou Erlang has come to deliver vegetables again?"
The man wore a straw hat, revealing most of his face. He looked to be in his early thirties, somewhat handsome, and with a kind and honest expression.
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