Wen Mo paused, and after regaining consciousness, he suddenly knelt on the ground and murmured, "Old...old lady..."
Mother Shen pursed her lips, her eyes fell on his face, and she asked in a low voice, "Who sent the invitation?"
"Small no..."
"Wen Mo, you were bought by our Shen family when you were young, and you grew up with Aji. The Shen family is kind to you, and you should not deceive the master."
Wen Mo wanted to prevaricate, but Shen's mother saw his intention and stopped him.
Wen Mo shrank his shoulders and lowered his head, not daring to answer any more.
"Aji is very strange these days. He is depressed all day long, but an invitation can mess up his mood." Mother Shen stared at Wen Mo without blinking, trying to detect something from his face. "I'm curious about who has such great ability. You have to tell the truth, otherwise..."
Mother Shen narrowed her eyes and whispered, "I will drive you out of the Shen family."
Wen Mo was stunned, subconsciously looked up at Mother Shen, and whispered, "Old Madam..."
"Say." Mother Shen's face was cold and her tone was flat, "Whether you can continue to stay in the Shen family depends on your attitude today."
Wen Mo lost his mind, and a chill spread from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
If the old lady finds out that the person that the husband likes is Mrs. Marquis, and she also has a pair of children, there will probably be a big fuss.
His husband has been very kind to him, how could he abandon him?
This matter can be hidden for a while.
Wen Mo pursed his lips, his body trembled slightly, and he lowered his voice and said, "If the old lady insists on doing this... I am willing to leave the house."
Mother Shen frowned and asked in a loud voice, "Are you serious?"
Wen Mo lay on the ground, clenching his teeth, "When I first came to the Shen family, I was assigned to sit with Mr., and there is only one serious master. Mr. Xiao will not reveal anything about the master's concerns."
"What a master-servant love." Mother Shen snorted coldly, her tone displeased, "You asked yourself to leave the house for Aji, it just reflects the seriousness of the person who sent the letter."
"The more this happens, the more I want to figure out what's going on here!"
Wen Mo's heart sank, and he persuaded in a low voice, "Old madam, you are twenty-eight this year. You can decide what path you should take in this life. Why do you have to press every step? Is it possible that mother and son must be separated before you can decide?" satisfied?"
"What are you talking about? When do you have the right to speak in front of me?" Mother Shen looked at him and spoke forcefully, "Aji is a famous person in the imperial court and plays an important role in the court. How many people come to me? I compliment you in front of you, I gave birth to such an outstanding son, why can’t I control it?”
Wen Mo was speechless and felt a chill in his heart. He couldn't help but feel sorry for his husband.
"Since you insist on hiding it for him, I don't want to say anything more. I just pack my bags and leave the Shen family. We don't lack a servant like you."
Mother Shen glanced at him with a look of worry on her face, "You have been taking care of Aji for many years, and you have worked hard without any credit. I let you go and didn't sell you elsewhere. You should be grateful."
Wen Mo was stunned for a long time before he responded in a low voice, "Thank you very much, madam."
As the sun set, Shen Ji returned home wrapped in the residual glow. He was still carrying many boxes in his hands. He didn't know what happy things he had encountered, and there was a slight smile on his lips.
As soon as he stepped into the front yard, Shen Ji saw the two elders sitting in the lobby.
Father Shen also saw Shen Ji, waved to him, and smiled softly, "Aji, come to dad."
Shen Ji hesitated for a moment, but still walked over and called out warmly, "Dad, Mom."
Mother Shen looked at him, her eyes fell on the box in his hand, and she slowly said, "What are you holding?"
Shen Ji put a little force on his fingertips, hid the box behind his back, and said in a deep voice, "I brought some gifts to my friends."
Mother Shen hummed softly, waved back, and raised the corner of her mouth, "Qing Lian, come see sir."
As soon as he finished speaking, the woman's figure slowly stepped out from behind the curtain. She was dressed in cloth and had a childish face. She looked like she was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and her appearance was pitiful.
The woman walked up to Shen's mother in small steps, bowed to Shen Ji, and said softly, "Slave Qinglian, I have met you sir."
Shen Ji's face looked a little unsightly, and his eyes fell on Shen's mother, "What are you going to do?"
Before Shen's mother could speak, Shen's father took over the conversation with a smile and whispered, "You have been celibate for so many years. Your mother thought it was because there was no woman around you, so she found you a well-behaved and clever man. Yes, take care of your daily life."
"That's right." Mother Shen nodded slowly and lowered her voice, "You don't like Sisi. Maybe it's because you two don't get along. You ask Qing Lian to serve by your side. If you fall in love with her, take her home and do it. A concubine is also good."
Looking at the elegant and noble gentleman, Qing Lian's cheeks suddenly turned red, her head slightly lowered, and she only dared to poke at him secretly.
Shen Ji glanced at the three people in front of him and felt it was ridiculous, "My official career is not stable now, and my official fortune has just improved. If I suddenly take a concubine, what will the emperor think of me? How should the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty talk about me?"
"Hey, it's just a concubine." Shen's mother glared at him, not understanding what her son meant at all, "Can the emperor still care about your private affairs? Besides, look at the houses of those big and small officials who have a little money. It’s such a mess, how can I find the time to criticize you?”
Father Shen also nodded and said in a deep tone, "Aji, as a parent, you always have to plan more for your children. Your mother is right. She is old and her health is not good. You just go with it. She is."
"My son is unfilial, so I will not obey my orders." Shen Ji's face turned cold, and there was no trace of joy in his eyes. "I don't ask my elders to help me with my career, but I ask you not to cause any problems for me."
"Whether it is taking a concubine or taking her to serve by his side, my son will not agree." Shen Ji looked indifferent and did not want to say another word to them. "It is enough for my son to have Wen Mo by his side."
Hearing this, Mother Shen's expression changed and she sighed heavily, "Wen Mo, please stop thinking."
Shen Ji frowned and stared at her, "What do you mean, mother?"
Mother Shen's face was solemn and her tone was stiff, "Wen Mo has no owner, no etiquette, and openly contradicts me. I have been kicked out."
Shen Ji's heart trembled, and a trace of disbelief flashed in his eyes, "This is impossible. I watched Wen Mo grow up with my own eyes. He is definitely not what my mother said!"
"Shut up!" Father Shen's expression was extremely ugly. He slammed his crutches on the ground and yelled loudly, "There are no rules at all. Your mother is the one who gave birth to you and raised you. You rely on her to survive today. How can you do this? Talk to her like this?"
Mother Shen's eyes were also red, and she took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, "Aji, for so many years, your father and I have been looking forward to your success day and night."
"It took a lot of effort until you became a high official, and our family's life finally got better. Why did you change your mind and become a completely different person from before..."
