"How dare you! Are you accusing us?" The old lady's face turned extremely ugly.
Shen Tangning's words undoubtedly hit her weak spot.
People care about their reputation, just as trees care about their bark. The more prestigious and prominent a family is, the more it values its image. Like the old lady and the lady of the Marquis, the old lady was also afraid that her imagination would come true and that she would be gossiped about behind her back.
Chi Jingyu had more to think about. His career was on the rise, and countless people in the court were watching his every move. If he really kicked Chi Yan out of the house at this time, it would probably not be a good thing for him.
This kind of behavior of immediately distancing oneself after something goes wrong can be called putting righteousness before family, but it can also be called kicking someone when they're down!
The worst thing in dealing with people is to be two-faced. In the future, those court officials who want to befriend him will probably think twice about whether he will turn his back on them in the future.
Marquis Ningyuan also thought of this point, and remained silent with a sullen face. The old lady could say these things, but he could not express his opinion casually.
Shen Xiwei opened her eyes in surprise, pretending to advise, "Elder sister, I know you are eager to save people, but as a junior, you can't openly contradict the old lady!"
It's easy for someone standing there to talk the talk, but they don't understand the situation.
Shen Tangning glanced at her with a half-smile: "Second sister is quite magnanimous. Putting aside how my actions could be considered disrespectful, if we hadn't made the wrong marriage back then, you would probably be even more anxious than I am now."
“I…” Shen Xiwei’s expression changed.
She had to be tactful when dealing with the old lady, but she didn't have so many scruples when dealing with Shen Xiwei, a clown: "Second sister is pregnant now, and it's best not to think too much during pregnancy. You should rest well."
In other words, mind your own business.
"..."
After being ridiculed mercilessly by Shen Tangning, and with no one around to speak up for her, Shen Xiwei reluctantly swallowed her words.
Shen Tangning concealed her sharpness, respectfully curtsied, and returned to her gentle and harmless demeanor, her tone seemingly heartfelt: "Grandmother, you have truly misunderstood your granddaughter-in-law. Tangning is clearly considering the big picture and the long-term development of our entire Chi family."
Separating the family is not impossible, but it absolutely cannot be now, and Chi Yan absolutely cannot be the one kicked out of the Chi family.
If we were to sever ties right now, wouldn't that be blatantly telling the outside world that Chi Yan has been abandoned by the Chi family and can be manipulated at will?
The old lady suddenly gritted her teeth: "You!"
After much deliberation, Chi Jingyu stepped forward, his brows slightly furrowed: "Grandmother, Father, Mother, my second brother's matter is not yet settled. Why don't we wait and see what the Prefect of the Capital has to say?"
Shen Xiwei looked over in surprise, not expecting Chi Jingyu to speak up for Shen Tangning. She suddenly clenched her fingers, a sense of crisis rising in her heart, and a surge of jealousy welled up inside her.
Why would the Crown Prince side with Shen Tangning?
Could it be that he has rekindled his feelings for Shen Tangning...?
Chi Jingyu's words were clearly much more effective. Marquis Ningyuan glanced at his son and softened his tone: "Mother, what Ziheng said makes sense. Although Yan Ge'er is unconventional, he shouldn't do such a thing."
He glanced at Master Chi, his tone carrying a hint of admonition, "Second brother, I know you spoil your child, but you still need to pay more attention to his education! If you don't take care of him, someone else will!"
Marquis Ningyuan also harbored many grievances.
Ultimately, it was this couple's lack of discipline that led to this mess. Why didn't their son Ziheng ever do these dirty things?
He had reminded him before, but his second brother only agreed verbally and never took any real action!
You say you don't want to restrain your child's nature, but is it really a good thing to let him be willful and reckless?
And just like that, a disaster was about to occur, not only harming himself but also dragging them down with him!
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