C227 – You Don’t Need to Fear about It

Whereas Zuo Shaoqing amused himself with Mrs. Xue’s disconcerted demeanor, the toddler in her arms all of a sudden erupted into loud wails, filling the parlor with an disagreeable odor.

Zuo Xiaolang, along with his eager sense of odor, wrinkled his nostril. “Father, he’s totally filthy. He’s managed to soil himself with that rake. The stench is insufferable.”

In one other setting, Zuo Shaoqing would have actually scolded him. Weren’t you even messier as a baby?

Mrs. Xue’s expression grew more and more bitter. Recognizing the scenario, Mrs. Hoe promptly stepped ahead to take cost of the kid. “Madam, enable me to deal with this. Your daughter-in-law will are inclined to him.”

As soon as the younger mistress of the family, Mrs. Xue had all the time entrusted the care of infants to moist nurses. It was inconceivable for her to personally attend to her grandson’s diaper modifications.

As Mrs. Hoe carried the kid away, Zuo Shaoqing, feigning concern, inquired, “Mom… Aren’t you going to vary into contemporary apparel as effectively?” His nostril twitched, and his countenance betrayed his discomfort.

Mrs. Xue recoiled from the foul odor at his comment, flicking her sleeves as she departed, casting a major look at Zuo Shaoyan earlier than leaving.

With the troublesome commotion resolved, Zuo Shaoqing made preparations to escort his youngsters to Lu Zheng. He had no inclination to have interaction additional with the manipulative Mrs. Xue and her son.

“Third Brother, please wait!” Zuo Shaoyan intercepted Zuo Shaoqing, expressing curiosity, “We haven’t had the prospect to catch up. Why not sit down and chat?”

Zuo Shaoqing noticed no cause to say no. Furthermore, he was curious whether or not Zuo Shaoyan had actually modified throughout their months aside.

Retrieving a cloud jade pendant from his pocket, he introduced it, “I arrived rapidly and didn’t convey a correct reward. This can be a token for my nephew. Would you thoughts holding onto it, massive brother?”

Having noticed numerous markets, Zuo Shaoyan acknowledged the pendant’s distinctive high quality and craftsmanship.

Declining the reward, he glanced at Zuo Shaoqing, “Brother, I can not settle for such a valuable providing.”

“Take into account it a small token from a youthful brother,” Zuo Shaoqing insisted, producing the jade pendant to counter Mrs. Xue’s maneuver of passing the kid to him. If Zuo Shaoyan accepted, it will successfully bury the matter.

Understanding Zuo Shaoqing’s intent, Zuo Shaoyan hesitated briefly earlier than accepting the gesture, “Please don’t fret, Third Brother. Mom merely adores Yu Heng. As my firstborn, I naturally want to present the most effective for him.”

Zuo Shuhui and Mrs. Xue displayed essentially the most enthusiasm for adopting the kid, swaying others with their persuasions.

Regardless of his personal inclinations, Zuo Shaoyan needed to confront actuality. He contemplated whether or not Zuo Shaoqing and Lu Zheng would settle for the kid and acknowledged that forcing both household’s hand would solely pressure relations additional. Furthermore, there remained twenty years earlier than the kid reached maturity, and the way forward for Liu Metal Manor was unsure.

Even when the kid finally inherited Duke Zhen’s property, it will be a distant prospect.

Zuo Shaoqing noticed Zuo Shaoyan intently, surmising that regardless of Zuo Shaoyan’s character, he nonetheless harbored deep affection for his son.

Within the examine, Lu Zheng engaged Zuo Yunwen in three speedy chess matches, every concluding inside moments.

Zuo Yunwen, having misplaced three consecutive video games of chess, felt a way of embarrassment. Liu Tie had all the time performed pretty of their matches, by no means deliberately dropping, even when dealing with Zuo Shaoqing.

Lu Zheng entered, instantly greeted by a rush of exercise. Highly effective arms encircled his neck. It took appreciable resolve for Lu Zheng to not launch this small bundle of vitality.

With the baby clinging to his chest, Lu Zheng strode purposefully. A fast look revealed the scene within the corridor: Zuo Shaoqing glared at Mrs. Xue whereas she beamed upon recognizing Lu Zheng.

“Shao Qing, don’t take my phrases to coronary heart. Generally, harsh truths are useful. Isn’t this in your personal good?”

Zuo Shaoqing sneered, “Your concept of ‘for my very own good’ includes abandoning my son and discovering a associate for Grasp Lu. What kind of logic is that?”

“Your son? That unruly little one? He scratched Yuheng’s face earlier. How can we entrust such an uncultured little one?”

Zuo Xiaolang rested on Lu Zheng’s shoulder, whispering, “I simply needed to the touch him, actually!”

Initially detached to the kid, Zuo Xiaolang noticed because the little one was cleaned up and carried away.

Because the little one lay within the cradle, Zuo Xiaolang watched intently. All infants of some months have been cute.

Out of curiosity, he reached out to the touch however forgot the child’s delicate pores and skin. His grip, too robust, left a pink mark on the kid’s face.

The kid’s cries alerted him to the mishap. Within the subsequent second, the elder girl rushed over, enraged by the scar on the kid’s face, desirous to punish him.

Conscious she was addressed as mom by his father, he avoided retaliation.

However how may Zuo Shaoqing stand by as his valuable son was threatened? He intervened, stopping her hand. Given the prospect, he would have struck her.

“It’s only a minor mark, no bleeding. There’s no want for such a commotion!”

“Hmph, if not for Yuheng’s tears, who is aware of what that wild little one would have executed? He strikes awkwardly, can’t even communicate correctly. Adopting him can be a humiliation to Duke Zhen.”

Mrs. Xue’s derogatory phrases stoked Zuo Shaoqing’s anger. “This can be a matter for Wu Metal Manor. Thoughts your individual enterprise.”

Understanding the scenario, Lu Zheng spoke calmly, “If Madam Zuo despises my son, then Zuo’s Mansion and Duke Zhen Manor needn’t work together any longer.”

Zuo Yunwen and Zuo Shuhui arrived simply in time to listen to this, exchanging involved glances.

“What’s taking place? Why the commotion?” Because the patriarch, Zuo Yunwen was finest positioned to intervene.

Lu Zheng’s assertion successfully severed ties between the households. In the event that they ceased interplay, Zuo Household would lose essential assist.

Zuo Shaoqing cared little for this household, particularly when he noticed bother brewing with Zuo Shuhui’s arrival.

“Let’s go!” He tugged Lu Zheng’s sleeve, leaving with no backward look.

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