The Double-Chapter 599 - 174: Faces_3

Shen Yurong, heedless of her objections, had insisted on resigning from his official position, which had already greatly disappointed Mother Shen, and now, hearing what Princess Yongning had said, Mother Shen suddenly felt that their prospects were bleak and without shine. Princess Yongning was now an ordinary person and unreliable. Her own son had lost his official position, and it seemed that the future of the Shen family would be halted here and now.

Thinking of these things, Mother Shen looked at Princess Yongning with resentment suddenly flaring in her heart. If it weren’t for Princess Yongning getting pregnant, marrying into the Li Family, and falling out with the people of the Li Family in the Golden Throne Hall, the Shen family would never have fallen to such a situation. It was Princess Yongning who had brought disaster upon her son!

"Now that you are no longer a princess," Mother Shen said with a smile that did not reach her eyes, "there are all sorts of rumors outside. If you have nothing important, it would be best not to visit casually. You know, if outsiders see you, they will talk. Our Yurong has already been forced to resign because of your affairs, and if this continues, I’m afraid we mother and son won’t be able to stay in Yanjing City."

Mei Xiang and Princess Yongning both looked at Mother Shen in surprise. In just a moment, Mother Shen’s face changed unpredictably!

Even Princess Yongning, who had seen all sorts of people, felt instant anger and disgust at this sycophantic, small-minded behavior. She almost wanted to have Mei Xiang throw this sharp-tongued and mean woman out the door. But the next moment, Princess Yongning held back. This was Shen Yurong’s mother, and Yurong was the most filial. She couldn’t argue with Mother Shen, at least not stoop to her level.

"Madam Shen," Princess Yongning said urgently, "I’ve already said this is only temporary!"

As if startled by Princess Yongning’s voice, Madam Shen suddenly fell silent, but the look she gave Princess Yongning was no longer warm. It was as if she was looking at a stubborn, shameless person, feigning compassion and not exposing her, but filled with malicious schadenfreude.

At that moment, a voice came from behind: "Mother."

Shen Yurong had arrived.

Seeing Shen Yurong, Princess Yongning was overjoyed and called out, "Mr. Shen," with a look of boundless grievance and sorrow.

Shen Yurong looked at Mother Shen and said, "Mother, the princess and I have things to discuss. I will be leaving now."

"Ah," Mother Shen held onto him, intending to advise her son about this woman who had brought him to this point, but considering Princess Yongning’s haughty temper, she ended with, "Speak quickly. It’s time for the meal soon."

Shen Yurong nodded, and Princess Yongning felt extremely happy, thinking that Shen Yurong was speaking up for her in front of his mother. She eagerly stepped forward and took Shen Yurong’s hand. Mother Shen gave her a look, held back, and then left.

Princess Yongning was also very angry. In the past, whenever Mother Shen saw her come to the Shen residence, she could not wait to welcome her with the warmest enthusiasm. If Shen Yurong showed even a little bit of intimacy with her, Mother Shen would express her utmost joy, wishing for nothing more. Unlike now, as if Princess Yongning were a fly spoiling a feast for Shen Yurong.

Princess Yongning had now seen through the faces of the Shen family. But it was alright; she gripped Shen Yurong’s hand tightly. She still had Mr. Shen.

After Mother Shen left, Shen Yurong withdrew his hand from Princess Yongning’s and said, "Princess."

"Mr. Shen, I know you have resigned," Princess Yongning said without waiting for Shen Yurong to speak, "I didn’t expect Li Xian to know about you. I didn’t know he would involve you. Had I known, I would not have argued with him no matter what!"

"I know." Shen Yurong replied, "I don’t blame you."

Princess Yongning’s eyes nearly filled with tears, and she leaned her head gently on Shen Yurong’s shoulder, sobbing, "Mr. Shen, do you know why I relentlessly fought with Li Xian, that bastard? It’s because he killed my child. That child was killed by someone arranged by Li Xian; he had long wanted to kill our child. He knew the child was yours... I failed to protect our child, and that is my fault. But I absolutely cannot forgive Li Xian. If I ever get the chance, I must avenge my child!"

Hearing this, Shen Yurong’s expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Why do you say the child was killed by Li Xian?"

Princess Yongning then recounted in detail the events that had happened in the Li Family to Shen Yurong, including the voices that Mei Xiang had heard there. After hearing the whole account, Shen Yurong said, "You might be mistaken."

"What?"

"If Li Xian wanted to get rid of the child, he would not have resorted to such blatant methods. As you said, tampering with the fetus-preserving medicine could indeed be Li Xian’s doing. But the sudden appearance of the assassin is unlikely to be Li Xian’s work."