Upon hearing this, Madam Shen lost her composure and calmness from before. If this were true, wouldn't it mean that she had been played for a fool by the entire Dong family?
It should be noted that because Dong Zhichao held Dong Shanyin in high regard, and her son was still young, Madam Shen treated her nephew Dong Shanyin quite well.
But if Dong Shanyin really was Dong Zhichao's son, Shen felt that everything she had done was a joke.
"Go and check if what Granny Wang said is true," Madam Shen said in a somber voice.
If this were true, she would never give up. What did the Dong family take her for, playing with her like this? Just thinking about it made Shen feel extremely humiliated.
Upon hearing this, the old woman immediately replied, "This servant will go and investigate right away."
With someone secretly helping, Shen's old woman was naturally very successful, and the investigation process went very smoothly.
In fact, Madam Shen was already mentally prepared, but seeing this situation still made her feel a chill in her heart. She really didn't expect that the husband she had carefully selected would be like this.
Over the years since Shen married Dong Zhichao, the elders of the Dong family have actually treated her quite well, but this good treatment is largely due to her having a good family background.
Shen Shi couldn't say she was completely satisfied with her current life, but she was still content. After all, although Dong Zhichao wasn't very ambitious, his backyard was relatively clean, and he hadn't caused her any trouble.
But now that she knows Dong Shanyin is actually Dong Zhichao's biological son, Shen is furious.
She was furious immediately, but instead of directly confronting him about it, she became increasingly harsh towards Dong Shanyin.
While Dong Shanyin was out and about, Madam Shen didn't interfere much. However, Dong Shanyin's wife was still in the backyard! Madam Shen was born out of wedlock and had grown up in a treacherous household. When it came to using tricks, the people in the Dong family's backyard were no match for her.
Finally, the Dong family's backyard was quite lively. First, Dong Shanyin's wife, Ning, was repeatedly harassed and had no way to express her grievances. Then, Dong Shanyin's nominal mother was having a lot of bad luck.
Old Madam Dong's life was also made very difficult.
If the women in the family are unhappy, the Dong family can forget about having an happy life.
Sure enough, before Emperor Kangxi could even take any action, the Dong family was already in chaos.
Dong Zhichao was very displeased when he found out, and he gave Shen a cold look: "What's wrong with you lately? Mother, sister-in-law, and niece-in-law all say you've been acting like you've gone crazy."
Upon hearing this, Madam Shen gave a sarcastic smile: "Me, crazy? I think they're the ones with something to hide. And what 'niece-in-law'? I think she's more like your daughter-in-law."
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhichao froze, his expression changed, and he asked, "What do you mean?"
"What do I mean? Isn't it true? I am the daughter of a prefect, and I have devoted myself to your Dong family these past few years since I married you. I have also had my family help me. I even asked my father to help me run the business that Dong Shanyin started. But look! Dong Shanyin is your own son, and I, the daughter of a prefect, have become your second wife. Your Dong family is really good at scheming. You've turned your own son into a nephew. What wouldn't you dare to do?"
Dong Zhichao never expected that the Shen family would know about this.
"Who told you that?"
“I’ve already found out everything. No wonder you’re so good to Dong Shanyin. I originally thought you were making up for the kindness of your younger brother’s family in supporting your education in the past. I never expected that you were making up for your own son. You’re so proud of making me worry about the son you had with your ex-wife.”
Shen was furious. Her family was more powerful than her husband's, so she spoke with great confidence and said whatever she wanted.
Dong Zhichao was naturally unwilling to admit it, because if he did, the Shen family would no longer be so unconcerned about him in the future.
"It's all fake. Who told you all this nonsense?"
"You still won't admit it, but I already know where your ex-wife is buried. Do you want me to bring your ex-wife's family here for a confrontation?"
Of course, Madam Shen wouldn't do that, after all, she couldn't afford to lose face.
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhichao knew he couldn't argue his way out of it.
"I was wrong to do this. What do you want to do about it?"
Dong Zhichao was satisfied with Shen. She came from a good family, never made any mistakes in her social interactions, and most importantly, she had a good maternal family. Otherwise, he wouldn't be living such a comfortable life now.
Since Madam Shen has already married into the family and has two children, she naturally has no intention of divorcing.
However, Dong Shanyin's existence was a thorn in their side, so Madam Shen said, "Let my brother-in-law and sister-in-law take Dong Shanyin back to their hometown!"
Shen naturally didn't want to see Dong Shanyin loitering around; it annoyed her just looking at him.
Dong Zhichao was naturally unwilling upon hearing this. Putting aside everything else, based on his understanding of his parents, he knew they would definitely not want his younger brother and sister-in-law to go back. Moreover, Dong Shanyin was raised by his mother and had the deepest affection for him.
"Mother will not agree."
Madam Shen was well aware of her mother-in-law's character, but she was not afraid: "If you don't let Dong Shanyin go back to his hometown, I will send a letter to the Shen family tomorrow."
Dong Zhichao fell silent upon hearing this.
He also knew his wife well and was absolutely true to her word.
"I'll discuss it with my mother later."
Madam Shen said with a displeased expression, "Then hurry up."
She found Dong Shanyin extremely repulsive.
Dong Zhichao nodded in agreement.
Speaking of Dong Zhichao, he's quite an oddball.
He loved his biological son, Dong Shanyin, and he did love him, since he would think of him whenever there was something good to be had. But when it came to comparing him to himself, Dong Shanyin paled in comparison. Dong Shanyin had grown up with Old Madam Dong since he was a child, and as his nominal uncle, Dong Zhichao had limited time to spend with Dong Shanyin. His "goodness" towards Dong Shanyin was more out of consideration for his mother.
Dong Zhichao's feelings towards Dong Shanyin were actually just so-so.
Dong Shanyin himself wasn't a particularly outstanding person, so when faced with a choice, Dong Zhichao instinctively sacrificed Dong Shanyin.
Dong Zhichao is essentially an egoist.
Madam Shen understood this point, which is why she said these things to Dong Zhichao. Otherwise, no matter how powerful her family was, she wouldn't have said anything. After all, a married woman obeys her husband, and if possible, she didn't want her family to know about this.
She was born out of wedlock. Although she was favored by her father, she was still a married-out daughter. She had a good relationship with her maternal family, but that didn't diminish her husband's face and affection in front of her family.
As husband and wife are one, Shen Shi has to consider things. After all, life goes on. If she causes resentment between her family and her husband's family, she, the married-out woman, will suffer in the end.
Dong Zhichao acted swiftly, and the next day he went to Old Madam Dong to tell her about Dong Shanyin returning to his hometown. Upon hearing this, Old Madam Dong was furious.
"No, absolutely not."
Her grandson, whom she raised herself, has now become successful and is returning to his hometown. What a joke!
"Mother, Shen Shi knows everything."
"What do you know?"
"I know Dong Shanyin is my son."
Madam Dong was initially surprised: "How did she know?"
So many years have passed, she shouldn't know about this.
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