Volume 1: Loss and Gain, Swan's Pregnancy on the Head (Character Handwritten) Chapter 80: Clarification

  "What did you say?"

  "It doesn't matter"

  "I clearly heard you say 'man'..."

  "You misheard me, I just said that after going home, I still don't know what to do, it's really troublesome..."

  Shen Han immediately interrupted him, secretly sticking out her tongue to express her own danger, and was also a little surprised that his ears were as sharp as a cat's. Even though she still sincerely felt in her heart that he looked really childish at this moment, just like a child fighting for toys, uh... does that mean she's comparing herself to a toy?

  Arrived

  All the way, Mu Siyao didn't say another word. Shen Huan naturally understood that he was still resentful about what had happened earlier and couldn't help but add another crime to his list: being narrow-minded. But wasn't it all because of her?

  At this moment, he spoke again, but it was to remind her that they had already arrived at the Zhao residence. Shen Huan's relaxed mood suddenly became heavy, and she looked up at Mu Siyao, who was staring at the tightly closed gate with a hint of expectation in his eyes. Shen Huan pursed her lips and muttered: Afraid that the world is not chaotic enough

  "Don't worry, I'm here. You can look at me."

  At this moment, no matter how dissatisfied she was with Mu Siyao, his words made her feel comforted and warm. All the other things didn't matter anymore; what mattered was that when she needed courage, he had never left her side.

  She nodded, no longer as cautious and worried as before, but chose to be more straightforward. After all, what could be more courageous than facing Zhao Xiuqi alone yesterday? Since those words had already been spoken, she would have to hand over the divorce papers with a stiff upper lip.

  When Shen Huan pushed open the large gate of Zhao's mansion, she no longer felt heavy, and suddenly felt what it was like to be truly relieved.

  "Han'er, you're back? Last night..."

  Li saw Shen Han's figure and was a little excited. Last night, she didn't come back all night, and the family was in an uproar. Zhao Xi Qiao and Zhao Xi Wei, the two brothers, had been cold-shouldering each other since Shen Han turned around and left. The cold war continued until Zhao Xi Wei left. Originally, they thought it would be calm again, but Li Shi pitied her eldest son, yet she was also clear about her younger son's temper, so she didn't stop him from leaving, only feeling a deep reluctance in her heart.

  So, about half an hour later, when Zhao Xi Hui came back, the smile on his face couldn't be hidden anymore. However...when he saw the pregnant woman beside him, not only did Li Shi's face turn ugly, but even Zhao Xi Qiao, who had always maintained his composure, couldn't help but roar in anger: "What are you doing here again?"

  In the end, blood is thicker than water, and no matter how angry Zhao Xiu-kui was, he couldn't really drive him out of the house. However... The couple directly threw Shen Han's things out and moved into the room in the west wing, but now that Shen Han is back, Li Shi is naturally delighted. There are things to discuss among family members, but when she caught a glimpse of Mu Si-yao, Li Shi's expression changed slightly.

  "Mom... I'm sorry, yesterday I was really angry, so I didn't come back."

  For Li, Shen Han didn't think it was inappropriate to show her anger openly. After all, she was there at the time, and if she had hidden it, it would have been even more hypocritical. She had never been one to put on a facade, besides, it was true that she hadn't come back home. However, Shen Han didn't know that by not directly saying she had stayed overnight at Mu Siyao's house, Li began to harbor doubts in her mind.

  "So what about last night..."

  "Last night..."

  "Yesterday I happened to meet Shen Han outside, so she stayed at my place last night."

  Mu Siyao answered before Shen Huan, firstly to prevent her from admitting the fact herself. After all, some words are easier to accept when they come from a third party's mouth, even though nothing improper had happened between them; secondly, she was worried that Shen Huan would lie due to the resentment in her heart, and Mu Siyao had already seen through Li's suspicious eyes.

  "But don't worry, Mother, nothing happened, and I even met Lord Mu and Lady Mu."

  She was afraid that Li would overthink, and Shen Han didn't plan to hide it from Li either. But when this came out of Mu Siyao's mouth, she felt a bit strange in her heart and couldn't help but explain, bringing up the Mu couple. Perhaps the misunderstanding wouldn't arise if they were mentioned. However, when Shen Han brought up the Mu couple at this moment, it sounded to Li as if she had already made preparations to meet her new mother-in-law.

  So she just nodded, without saying a word. After all, it was they who had said to let her leave the Zhao family in the first place, and she did have the freedom to choose her own life. Mrs. Li was Zhao Xihuan's mother, but also a woman; she understood that her son had wronged Shen Huan, yet... at the critical moment, she still couldn't help but stand on her son's side.

  "Where's your younger uncle?"

  As soon as Shen Huan asked Zhao Xiuzhu, Li's expression became tense again. Last night she was not at home and definitely did not know about the quarrel between these two brothers. Even she, as their mother, felt surprised. Zhao Xiuzhu had never been so unseemly and almost came to blows with his older brother, no matter how angry he was. But Li knew in her heart that it was all because of Shen Huan.

  She glanced up at Shen Huan, who didn't have any other expression. Li Shi was also clear that she didn't mean anything else. However, at this moment, the two brothers were at odds with each other because of her matter, and as a mother, she couldn't help but feel a thorn in her heart.

  "I'm going to work."

  "Oh, Mother, about me leaving the Zhao family..."

  "I've said it before, whenever you want to be free, I absolutely won't stop you."

  Upon hearing this, Shen Huan's heart relaxed a little, but she didn't show it too obviously. Yesterday's events made her inevitably have some guard against Li Shi as well - which mother wouldn't lean towards her own son in times of crisis? However, thinking about it again, she should be more eager to leave this household herself. Little uncle is already a troublemaker, and now that Zhao Xi Hui has returned, he's another troublemaker. Li Shi is an intelligent person, how could she possibly want to see the possibility of brothers turning against each other over a woman?

  It's better to be frank and open about it. Anyway, before Zhao Xiuwei came back, the family never had any reservations when talking to each other.

  "I know you won't stop me, Mother, but..."

  "Are you worried about Xi Wei?"

  "Mother, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. In the past, I never thought of leaving you, but things have changed...". She glanced at Li Shi, hinting that the change was because of something, and Li Shi understood, so she didn't interrupt her. Shen Huan continued: "I won't be able to spend my life with him. If he can just let me live my own life without interfering, I'll consider myself lucky for this lifetime. But yesterday's situation shows that he seems to have some ulterior motives, wanting to keep the rich family's daughter and also wanting me to serve him... Mother, if a man in my life cannot be faithful to me, I would rather not get married than suffer such humiliation."

  At this point, Shen Huan's eyes had already shown persistence and determination, which made Li's heart skip a beat. She had feelings for Shen Huan like a daughter, and she couldn't help but feel difficult. In the end, she could only sigh: "Alas, you young people's affairs are yours to deal with, I can't manage them nor do I want to."