Have You Written Your Will Today?-Chapter 549 - 538: Mama... Can Bear It

’Clang’, a messy sound as Shen Wei overturned the bowl. Scalding soup splashed all over him, yet he did not feel the burning.

"You’re grown, how can you still be so clumsy?"

Chun Yun lightly scolded. She ordered the old woman behind her to fetch a robe quickly.

"I-"

Shen Wei’s voice was hoarse, and if you listened closely, you could detect a slight tremble.

It appears that even demons can feel fear.

Ultimately, he is a sheep in wolf’s clothing, quickly regaining his composure.

"About this matter, indeed I had no knowledge."

Shen Zhi listened quietly, keeping his emotions in check.

He sighed deeply, "Indeed inappropriate. Your grandparents passed away early, and he is my only brother. What didn’t he ever have? Who would have thought he would act in such a disgraceful and vulgar manner?"

"If he couldn’t persuade your Second Aunt and this reached the relatives, how could it end?"

Chun Yun frowned, "Even if it caused a stir, it wouldn’t be Second Sister-in-law’s fault. Yes, her temper isn’t great, but clearly this is Second Brother’s fault. Even if it meant tearing their families apart, he would have to bear it."

Obviously, these weren’t the words Shen Wei wanted to hear.

Not to mention the relative Zhu Zheng is a Prefect, the Shen Family cannot afford to provoke, and he also fears Shen He Wen might desperately betray him.

The more he thought, the darker his expression became.

How could he still have an appetite?

Shen Wei could no longer sit still. He changed into clean robes and managed a forced smile to his mother and son: "I can’t rest easy in my heart, I need to go and see."

"It’s so late, it can wait until tomorrow."

"It’s better to go now."

Just after leaving the Shen Residence, his face turned as dark as dense ink.

The noise from the second household hadn’t subsided yet. Shen He Wen tried to appease Shen Zhushi for a moment of peace, gaining a moment to catch his breath. But who could have expected Shen Wei’s abrupt visit?

He was startled.

"Bro... Brother."

Shen Wei stepped forward, raising his hand without explanation and struck hard.

’Slap’

He rebuked angrily.

"Rascal!"

Shen He Wen had already been scratched bloody by Shen Zhushi, and now staggered a few steps back from the blow before he could steady himself.

The pain made him inhale sharply, his head buzzing loudly.

Today, Shen Zhushi had come back driven by others’ instigation, which clearly now reached Shen Wei’s ears.

He didn’t dare to speak up, feeling more wronged than ever in his life.

"Who gave you the guts?"

Shen Wei looked at him coldly, although he highly valued Shen He Wen, he would not allow him to have an unclear relationship with Xue Mouyan.

Originally it was upon Shen He Wen’s suggestion that he had the person placed here. Could it be that something started between them back then?

The more he thought, the angrier he became.

"Dare to climb onto my head, hmm?"

"I wouldn’t dare." Shen He Wen could only force a smile.

"I think you dare quite a lot!"

His anger surged violently.

"Where is that wretch?"

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Shen Residence.

Since Shen Wei left, Shen Zhi was still as calm as ever; he bowed his head, quietly eating his meal, and did not forget to serve Chun Yun some dishes.

After the meal, the old woman came forward to clean up the dishes and quickly left.

The light of the lamp flickered in the room.

"Yangyang’s complexion has improved these past few days, it’s not good for her to stay in the Residence every day. From tomorrow onwards, have Yicui take her to the school."

Shen Zhi suddenly spoke.

He did not want Shen Hua to stay in the constantly tense Residence. Although she was young, she was more sensitive than anyone.

Chun Yun agreed, looking at Shen Zhi with particularly tender eyes: "It’s good indeed, we can’t let her disturb Young Master Cui’s peace all day."

The room quickly fell into dead silence again.

Shen Zhi had a lot to say, but he didn’t know how to start.

"Brother Zhi."

Chun Yun looked at the young man opposite her: "Over the years, the Shen Family has set such high expectations for you, demanding this and that from you. It’s made you seem older than your peers."

"Your sister is not in good health, and Mama feels ashamed that she often can’t give you enough attention, always having to be especially mindful of her."

"But you are my child, whether happy or joyful, I can tell at a glance."

From the moment Shen Zhi entered, he was very restrained, yet that burst of anger was clearly directed at Shen Wei.

After all, it’s an elder’s matter, and no one comes out looking good. Perhaps to outsiders, Shen Wei seems to be implicated, but in Chun Yun’s eyes, Shen Zhi appeared more like he was venting about something else indirectly.

Being aggressive, this isn’t like my son.

Chun Yun was born very beautiful, as graceful as warm jade. Over the years, time hasn’t left any marks on her, and one could hardly tell she had borne two children.

"Actually..."

Chun Yun met Shen Zhi’s moist and heavy eyes. Her eyelashes trembled like she was frightened, and eventually, she managed a forced smile.

Recalling what Shen Zhi had said, she could also see the abnormalities in Shen Wei’s behavior earlier.

"Just say it outright."

"Mama... can bear it."

Outside, the moon at some point hid behind the clouds, and the stars dotted in the sky also became particularly dim.

An old woman was waiting in the distance, quietly talking with a Maid, yet from inside the house came uncontrollable sobs.

The smile on the old woman’s face disappeared.

An hour later, Shen Zhi finally left the main courtyard. When he left, his gaze lingered for a moment on the old woman.

This courtyard is all of Mama’s confidants.

True to form, the old woman was shrewd. Even though she didn’t know what had happened, she still immediately said respectfully, "Rest assured, Young Master, we will definitely keep our lips sealed and will absolutely keep this to ourselves."

Only then did Shen Zhi leave.

He walked slowly, but with unwavering determination.

He went to see Ni Kang, but unexpectedly, Cui Yun was also there.

The young man in a white robe resembling snow, was flipping through medical books. He read very quickly, to the point of scanning ten lines at a glance. To outsiders, it might seem like cursory reading, but Ni Kang knew he understood very quickly.

Ni Kang: "A rare visitor!"

The young man scoffed.

"Be mindful, you are the guest here."

Ni Kang choked.

He really had enough.

Cui Yun met Shen Zhi’s reddened eyes: "Why have you come here?"

Ni Kang: ???

Shouldn’t he be the one asking that question!

This is his courtyard!!!

Then, he heard Shen Zhi’s voice deepen: "Hmm."

Ni Kang slapped the table: "I say you two..."

Cui Yun looked over expressionlessly. His presence was intense.

Shen Zhi’s eyes were dark and lifeless.

Ni Kang grew timid, his voice becoming softer and finally dissipating in the wind.

He cleared his throat.

"Alright, I’ll brew tea for the two young masters."

Shen Zhi sat down across from Cui Yun. It was as if he could still hear Chun Yun’s helpless sobbing in his ears.

For a mother’s duty is strict, she gritted her teeth and said.

— How he treats me doesn’t matter. I even accepted that concubine, and direct approach with the embroidery workshop, being a woman, how could I compete with him, but he should never have laid a hand to poison Yangyang.

The hands under Shen Zhi’s sleeves clenched tightly, his eyes glinting with harsh, cold fragments of light.

"These past few days, I haven’t been able to sleep peacefully for a single night, and even if I do sleep, it’s all nightmares."

"I’m not afraid to be a laughingstock, Brother Cui, but in the dreams, I climbed onto Mama’s carriage, followed by mother and all the servants being slaughtered in the woods, leaving no survivor."

The sky full of blood, not even hiding the sins.

Everyone died with their eyes open.

It felt too real; when he woke up, he could still feel the pain of being stabbed in the heart, unable to utter a single word, just gasping for air.