Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1038 - 1037 Do you have no shame?

It’s impossible to say that Di Xuan never contemplated securing his position as the heir.

However, he was more aware that whether he could firmly sit in the position of heir, become the Young Marquis, and inherit his father’s title depended entirely on his mother alone.

If mom agreed to him taking that position, then no one else could take it from him; if not, he wouldn’t be able to seize it even if he tried.

At present, it seemed that Prince Luo’s request was less about making a demand on Dad, and more about testing mom’s intentions to see how much he meant to her.

Having understood all this, Di Xuan’s heart began to sink, and memories from many years ago resurfaced.

Di Yelei was somewhat distracted: "I understand, Dad is a bit tired today, we’ll talk about these things tomorrow. You should go back first!"

He rose restlessly, his brow nearly knotted in anxiety.

Di Xuan looked up at him in surprise, Dad seemed quite unusual today! Thinking about his own issue, he couldn’t help feeling sorry for his father.

"Xuan’er bids Dad farewell, please take care as you go."

Not until he saw Di Yelei’s back gradually disappearing into the distance did Di Xuan collapse back into his seat in distress.

What should he do now?

Maybe...

No! How could he entertain the thought of giving up?

Thinking about all the hardships he and Thirteen had been through, how could he bear to let such a little woman suffer?

But what should he do now?

The more he thought about it, the more confused he became, unable to help himself from getting up and leaving the house, walking along the winding corridor, and unconsciously arriving in front of Di Ying’s courtyard.

Subconsciously, he still hoped there was someone he could confide in.

Looking inside at the perfectly matched couple, he couldn’t help but show a trace of envy in his eyes.

When could he and Thirteen be like YingEr and Zhang Yun; lovingly inseparable, ignoring the scrutiny of the world, blissfully together all day long?

Perhaps it was the intensity of his gaze that caught Zhang Yun’s attention; she turned around, saw him, released Di Ying from her arms, and waved vigorously in his direction.

"Xuan’er, what brings you here? Come in quickly!"

Seeing the delicate figure that also turned to look his way, Di Xuan’s heart unexpectedly relaxed a great deal.

"YingEr..."

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At that moment, Di Yelei was unconcerned with Xuan’er’s thoughts.

His entire focus was on the graceful silhouette immersed in swift, brushing movements.

Over the years, his relationship with Sisi had always been very stable, which pleased him greatly. But from the beginning, he, Di Yelei, was just a widower who had lost his wife, and it was a stretch to match him with Sisi. He was reaching above his station to be with her.

Even before he knew that Sisi was a princess of the current dynasty, it had already been so. After learning of Sisi’s true identity, his heart became even more perplexed. That’s why he desperately sought to improve himself, striving in the battlefield, and behind every victorious battle, the belief that sustained him was to become a man worthy of Sisi!

Nowadays, he is successful and renowned, knighted and appointed as the chancellor, with hereditary peerage, and in the eyes of outsiders, he is endlessly glorious.

But only he knows that he is still the same man he was initially.

Having expended his life’s efforts, he wishes only to be a man worthy of her – that man!

He also knows that there is another man who loves her just as much.

This man has always been by her side, asking neither for status nor reward, silently supporting her from behind.

And this man is Zuo Xingyu!

This was also his greatest worry, that he would take away everything that rightfully belonged to the other person! He feared she would return to his side!

He had always thought of himself as confident, but when he witnessed that scene, he had not rushed up to confront the man, instead, he cowardly chose to run away.

Indeed!

He was a coward!

A coward so weak that he didn’t even seek the answers to his problems!

His brows and eyes carried a sadness, as he quietly stood there, oblivious to when Liu Sisi finished her writing and got up to tidy up her items.

Liu Sisi had noticed him as soon as he arrived, but her hands were still going through the account book, and it wasn’t until she finished the last entry that she closed the book and turned to look at him.

"How come you’re back and didn’t say a word? Have you eaten?"

Was he worried about Xuan’er’s issue? That must be it, otherwise why would he be so troubled.

"Oh, I’ve eaten already... no, I haven’t eaten yet."

As Di Yelei spoke, he couldn’t help but slowly step forward and reach out from behind to wrap his arms around her, gently resting his head on top of hers, inhaling her enticing hair scent deeply with closed eyes.

She was still by his side, how wonderful!

"Pfft... Have you eaten or not? Stop messing around, I’ll get Ms. Gao to bring you some food. Ye Lei, what’s wrong?"

Years of living together had honed Liu Sisi’s instinct to detect something off about Di Yelei.

"Nothing, I just missed you, Sisi!"

Having barely managed to control his emotions, Di Yelei suddenly smiled, his smile tinged with a touch of sorrow, a pity that the Liu Sisi in his arms did not see it.

"We are already an old couple, and you speak such words in broad daylight. Aren’t you ashamed? Let go of me!"

Breaking free from his embrace, Liu Sisi preemptively assumed he was troubled about Xuan’er’s matter and did not probe further.

"Wait for a while, I will command Ms. Gao to send some food over."

"That’s good..."

Di Yelei agreed, nodding his head, as eating together would increase their time together.

Liu Sisi turned around and called for Ms. Gao to give her instructions, then returned to discuss the details of the meeting between Di Wei and Captain with the surname Ding that occurred today.

"...It was when I was leading her past the male guests, and she glanced at Captain Ding. Captain Ding indeed looked quite handsome and tall, but considering the other party is a military man, and war can be so unpredictable, I refrained from saying much. However, this time Di Wei actually nodded her head, clearly she also took a liking to him."

"Since she has taken a liking, that’s good, it also resolves a concern for both of us."

Di Yelei nodded: "As for what will happen in the future, who can say for certain. Let’s leave it to her own fate!"

Liu Sisi also strongly agreed, as long as the two had mutual affection, she and everyone else would not prevent it.

"In that case, shall I send a message to inform the other party? It would allow them to make the next move."

"Mhm, that would be proper."

Di Yelei’s mind was clearly drifting again, staring blankly at Liu Sisi, not even noticing the cooked dishes being served.

"What are you zoning out for? Hurry up and eat, whatever it is, you need to fill your stomach first."

Liu Sisi was surprised, was Xuan’er really that important to him in his heart?

With that thought, Liu Sisi became even less willing to inquire as he didn’t bring it up himself. Di Yelei vigorously shoveled the cooked dishes into his mouth, burying his head in eating, as if he wished to bury his face in the bowl.

This only irritated Liu Sisi even further.