However, he was an illegitimate son and had no status to begin with. Since ancient times, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been like an insurmountable chasm. Even if he was treated unfairly, he could just endure it.
He could endure it, but his son couldn't bear such injustice!
Shen Tangning couldn't help but smile.
In any case, they were no longer involved in the troubles of the Marquis's mansion after the division of the family property.
"It's just that this time we've wronged you, Father and Mother. If the news of the family division gets out, you two will inevitably face criticism."
Madam Chi was taken aback, then smiled nonchalantly: "We're all getting on in years, why should we care about what others think? Let's just close the door and live our own lives; our own happiness is the most important thing!"
With her mother-in-law no longer pressuring her, she could finally relax a lot.
As for the matter of cheating in the imperial examinations, after asking Chi Yan and receiving his negative answer, the two elders were relieved and did not pursue the matter further.
"If we are dividing the family property, we need to prepare the property in advance!" Madam Chi Er pondered this and simply sent the couple away.
Back at Ruyi Residence, Shen Tangning noticed that Chi Yan seemed distracted and asked softly, "What are you thinking about, my husband?"
Chi Yan subconsciously asked, "I'm wondering if this family can be divided smoothly?"
He had barely finished speaking when he heard a soft laugh and looked up.
Shen Tangning rested her chin on her hand and looked at him leisurely, her bright eyes hiding a smile: "So, when we were at Furong Courtyard, my husband did it on purpose?"
Chi Yan suddenly stood up and tugged at his robe, looking uncomfortable: "What do you mean, 'on purpose'? These clothes are dirty, I need to go change!"
She watched him hurry into the inner room, a slight smile playing on her lips.
When Chi Yan came out after changing his clothes, he saw Shen Tangning holding a small round box, her eyes lowered as if deep in thought.
Hearing the noise, she looked up and gestured to Chi Yan with her chin: "Sit."
He sat down, bewildered, with perfect posture, and asked dryly, "Is there anything else?"
Shen Tangning stood up and came to him, bending down slightly.
The distance between the two suddenly closed, and Chi Yan could even feel her warm breath, with a faint, cool fragrance lingering in his nostrils.
His body stiffened instantly, his head slowly tilted back, his eyebrows raised strangely, and he stammered in surprise, "What, what are you doing?"
Shen Tangning slowly picked up a piece of white ointment from the round box, letting it glisten on her fingertip. She looked over with innocent eyes and said, "I'm putting medicine on you."
She had intended to have Ba Liang come, but she couldn't find him. Xue Qing refused to come, so she had to come herself.
It was a false alarm.
Chi Yan: "...Oh."
Shen Tangning carefully applied the ointment to his reddened forehead, sighing, "This time it was hot tea, but next time it might be something else, won't you avoid it, my husband?"
Fortunately, the tea had cooled down a bit, so it wasn't too hot.
Chi Yan remained stiff and breathless throughout, pausing for a moment upon hearing this: "I'm not stupid." His eyelashes trembled, and his voice was muffled, "Besides, didn't you also want to separate the family?"
Shen Tangning paused, looked up at him, and said, "..."
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