Chapter 12

Old Madam Shen was about to say the following words but was interrupted by Shen Yun'an.

"This is our Marquis' Mansion, and there are people from the mansion around. Are you afraid that Xu will know?"

Old Madam Shen said unhappily, "Yun'an, I think you are too cautious, not to mention that it was Xu who wronged you first."

"Now that the matter has been settled, I want you to tell me the truth. When do you plan to divorce Xu Yuan?"

Facing his mother's questioning, Shen Yun'an seemed a little embarrassed for a while.

"Mother, Xu Yuan is backed by the Duke's Mansion, and she is the only daughter of Duke Xu. My son can't divorce her yet."

Old Madam Shen was so angry when she heard this, "Even if she said that to me, you still don't want to?"

"Don't forget, it was Lu Rou who really gave birth to your son."

Shen Yun'an nodded, and his eyes softened a lot when he thought of Lu Rou.

"What mother said is right, my son will remember these in his heart. The reason why my son continues to keep Xu Yuan in the mansion is that he hopes that the child will have greater help in the future."

When Old Madam Shen heard Shen Yun'an say this, she thought of her little grandson.

Although she failed to hold the child, Xu Yuan's anger was greatly reduced when she saw how much she cared about the child.

"When do you plan to let Lu Rou enter the mansion? The child cannot always be raised by Xu Yuan. What if she takes the opportunity to instigate something?"

Old Lady Shen's tone was full of strong dissatisfaction when she mentioned Xu Yuan.

Shen Yun'an calmed down her mother's anger and replied, "Mother, I have thought about this matter. Now I will let Xu Yuan raise the child for a while, and I will personally teach the child when she grows up."

"As for Rou'er, I will bring her into the mansion when the time is right."

Old Lady Shen nodded with satisfaction when she heard what Shen Yun'an said.

"Well, since you have already thought about what to do in the future, I can't say anything more."

"But Yao'er is such a good name, why did you choose Yi'er." Old Lady Shen murmured, obviously she had not forgotten what happened in Xu Yuan's house.

"Mother."

Old Lady Shen was helpless.

"Forget it, as long as Xu is really good to the child, these are fine."

But he didn't know that these words were heard by Xu Yuan outside.

They wanted to use these to plot against him, and these people had a good idea.

When Xu Yuan thought of this, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Mother-in-law."

Just when Old Lady Shen and Shen Yun'an were about to continue discussing the next things, they heard Xu Yuan's voice suddenly coming from outside.

Shen Yun'an's pupils suddenly shrank, and he felt inexplicably frightened.

Xu Yuan?

He almost didn't have time to think about it before he saw someone standing outside the house. It was Xu Yuan!

Shen Yun'an was extremely shocked by Xu Yuan's appearance, and his eyes were cautious when he looked at her.

When did she appear, and did she hear anything?

Shen Yun'an knew very well that once the things he did were known to others, his future reputation and even his official career would be all over.

What's more, he still needed the help of the power of the Duke's Mansion.

Thinking of this, Shen Yun'an did not speak, but just looked at her quietly, his eyes full of inquiry.

It seemed that he wanted to see something else from Xu Yuan's face.

Xu Yuan knew the meaning behind Shen Yun'an's look.

Is Shen Yun'an afraid just because of this?

Xu Yuan lowered her eyes, and a trace of sarcasm flashed in her eyes, but all this has just begun.

She pretended to be puzzled and asked Shen Yun'an, "Why are you looking at me like this, Lord?"

"Is there something on my face?"

Shen Yun'an, who realized that he had lost his composure, quickly retracted his gaze and smiled gently at Xu Yuan.

He walked forward and took Xu Yuan's hand and said, "Why are you here, Madam?"

"Where is Yi'er?" Shen Yun'an looked around and saw that Xu Yuan came alone, and he couldn't help feeling confused.

"Cui Liu is watching there."

Xu Yuan looked indifferent, and took a step back when Shen Yun'an stepped forward, and pulled back the hand he was holding.

"How is my mother-in-law?"

"She just woke up, but the doctor said she needs to rest well during this period."

"Madam, my mother's temper has always been like this. If there is any conflict in the future, can you bear with it?" Shen Yun'an asked Xu Yuan in a negotiating tone.

Xu Yuan curled his lips, but the smile in his eyes did not reach his eyes. He asked Shen Yun'an, "Does the Marquis mean that I should endure everything?"

Shen Yun'an paused. He did not expect Xu Yuan to mean this, and hurriedly said, "Madam, you misunderstood."

Xu Yuan deliberately showed a sad expression, "I originally thought that I would bring Yi'er here when my mother-in-law's body recovered, but now it seems unnecessary."

"If the Marquis thinks I am in the way, I will take Yi'er back to the Duke's Mansion now."

Upon hearing Xu Yuan's words, Shen Yun'an panicked, especially since Xu Yuan had just given birth. What would others think if she went back to her parents' home at this time?

Shen Yun'an couldn't help but feel anxious, and took another step closer to block her way.

He could not help but feel a little suspicious. Did Xu Yuan suddenly ask to go back to her parents' home because she heard something?

In this regard, Shen Yun'an, while anxious to appease Xu Yuan, added a little more tentativeness in his tone.

"Madam, I didn't mean that."

Xu Yuan looked up at him and asked Shen Yun'an, "What does the Marquis mean?"

Shen Yun'an paused, and was speechless when he looked at Xu Yuan.

He was even more annoyed in his heart. Why didn't he realize that Xu Yuan was so eloquent before.

But at this time, Shen Yun'an still had to maintain the image of a good husband. Even if he was annoyed with Xu Yuan in his heart, he couldn't show it on the surface.

Just when Shen Yun'an felt embarrassed, he heard the voice of Mrs. Shen from inside the house.

"Xu and Yun'an, you two should stop standing outside the house and whispering. If you have anything to say, come in and talk."

Shen Yun'an responded and looked at Xu Yuan again.

"Madam, let's go in first and talk about it."

Xu Yuan hummed lightly, and did not refuse when Shen Yun'an proposed.

After entering the house, Old Madam Shen had already sat up from the bed, her face still looked a little pale.

Xu Yuan looked at Old Madam Shen, and asked as if nothing had happened, "Is mother-in-law feeling better?"

Old Madam Shen nodded, "It's all old ailments."

"Xu, do you still mean what you said just now about bringing the child to me?"

Old Madam Shen spoke with some expectation, just wanting to hold her precious grandson in her arms as soon as possible.

"Of course it means it, but mother-in-law, you are now..." Xu Yuan hinted at something.

"Mother-in-law, Yi'er is still young after all. I am doing this for his health. Please understand my feelings as a mother." Xu Yuan's words were flawless

, and even Old Lady Shen could not find any mistakes.