TSWRLM -Chapter 130 So You All Ganged Up to Bully Her?

That night, Chun Xi had been unusually proactive, and Shen Qingyuan couldn’t help but lose control.

Afterward, Chun Xi lay in his arms, still recovering, but stubbornly teased him: “Today doesn’t count. I’m too tired from cooking. Next time, my husband definitely won’t be able to handle me.”

Even in such matters, she insisted on competing—it was unparalleled.

“All right, I’ll wait, my lady.”

Shen Qingyuan responded, his large hands stroking Chun Xi’s back. Chun Xi shivered all over and quickly begged: “Husband, I said another day. Let’s just leave today alone.”

Chun Xi’s combination of stubbornness and pliability was adorable. Shen Qingyuan chuckled lowly, his chest vibrating.

He stopped teasing her and carried her to the adjacent room to tidy up.

The night was dreamless. The next morning, Shen Qingyuan woke as usual, while Chun Xi, still very sleepy, sat up and said: “I’ll light the fire and steam an egg for my husband, then stir-fry some minced pork with sour beans.”

“No need. I’ll go eat out. You keep sleeping.”

Shen Qingyuan pressed her back down and planted a kiss on her brow. Chun Xi, pressing her face into the pillow, murmured: “The money’s in the second drawer from the left of the dressing table. Husband, take it yourself. My father said a man must never be without money when away from home.”

“Wise father-in-law.”

Shen Qingyuan laughed and opened the drawer, finding it filled with broken silver coins, roughly totaling several dozen taels.

He took two pieces and, stepping out of the Wenchin Courtyard, still had a smile at the corners of his eyes. At that moment, Shen Qingyu’s voice rang out: “Brother, wait. I have a few things to say.”

Shen Qingyuan stopped and, looking at Shen Qingyu, the smile vanished, replaced by his usual cold and distant demeanor.

Shen Qingyu’s eyes flickered with apprehension, but he spoke: “I know your promotion makes you different now, brother, but there should be limits even when spoiling your wife. Mother, no matter what, is still your mother. Sister-in-law should never lay hands on her. Even in ordinary families, no new wife would dare this. You wouldn’t want your promotion tainted with a reputation for filial impiety, right?”

Shen Qingyu spoke in one breath, the last sentence carrying a clear hint of threat.

Madam Mo had agreed to let Shen Qingyu marry Mo Yunwan. Last night, Mo Yunwan had moved in to live with him, and after a night of passionate delight, Shen Qingyu had grown even fonder of her. This morning, he had promised Mo Yunwan he could return to study properly at the Yun clan academy.

Now, encountering Shen Qingyuan and thinking of the grievances Mo Yunwan had suffered, Shen Qingyu couldn’t help but defend her. Previously, he had no authority to interfere—but now that Wan’er was his wife, he would never let her be bullied!

Shen Qingyuan didn’t react to Shen Qingyu’s threat; he only focused on the key question: “When did your mother lay hands on her?”

“…It wasn’t mother. She hit mother. Wan’er tried to protect her, and got kicked, scraping her hand.”

Shen Qingyu emphasized that it was Chun Xi who acted, making both Madam Mo and Mo Yunwan victims.

Shen Qingyuan wasted no words and turned immediately toward the main hall. Shen Qingyu hurried to follow: “Brother, I’m telling the truth! Mother’s still ill—you shouldn’t disturb her!”

Shen Qingyuan ignored him, striding swiftly.

In the main hall, Mo Yunwan was wearing a smile, trying to placate Madam Mo: “Aunt, I’ve already persuaded Third Brother to return to his studies. He admitted he was wrong these past few days, shouldn’t have argued with you. He’ll devote himself to his studies and soon earn a title to honor you in the future.”

“His piggy brain is all about you now. Even if he earns a title, it’s for you, my dear. How could it be for me?”

This marriage had been reluctantly recognized by Madam Mo. Mo Yunwan’s public indiscretion with Shen Qingyu made her even less sympathetic toward her.

Mo Yunwan quickly knelt: “Aunt, you’ve truly overwhelmed me. I’m several years older than Third Brother; in a few years, he’ll surely tire of me. Besides, I promised you I would drink the ‘childless potion.’ You can have him divorce me at any time—I would never dare compete with you.”

At the emotional part, Mo Yunwan shed two clear tears.

Mentioning the childless potion softened Madam Mo’s expression. Just as she intended to let Mo Yunwan rise, Shen Qingyu burst in: “Mother, Wan’er and I just married. How can you force her to drink the potion? If Wan’er can’t bear my children, I’d rather remain childless myself!”

Speaking, he lifted Mo Yunwan into his arms, glaring at Madam Mo with hostility.

Madam Mo was speechless, staring venomously at Mo Yunwan.

Hadn’t this wretched girl said that Yun’er was going to the Yun clan academy? Why was he suddenly here? The childless potion had been Mo Yunwan’s own idea. Why mention it now? Was she pretending to be weak to drive a wedge between mother and son and secure her position in the Hou residence?

Madam Mo’s mind raced. Mo Yunwan hadn’t expected Shen Qingyu’s sudden appearance. Nestled in his arms, she asked: “Third Brother, weren’t you going back to study? Why are you here again?”

“I came with Brother. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know what Mother has been doing to you behind the scenes.”

Shen Qingyu’s tone was indignant; he was convinced Madam Mo had cruelly tried to force Mo Yunwan to drink the potion.

Madam Mo’s chest tightened painfully. She had no energy to argue with Shen Qingyu and could only glare at Shen Qingyuan.

This rebellious son had never respected her as stepmother. Why, today, did he skip his duties to come running here?

Before Madam Mo could ask, Shen Qingyuan spoke first: “I heard from Third Brother that Mother laid hands on A-Xi. Give me a proper explanation.”

Madam Mo: “…”

Enemies—each one a debt collector!

For the first time, Madam Mo felt falsely accused. She roared in anger: “When did I lay hands on her? She first withheld funds for household expenses, making me eat plain vegetables and porridge. I only argued a few words, and she hit me. If you’re not going to discipline her, why come to me?”

“Mother, where were you hurt? With A-Xi’s skills, if she really wanted to hit you, would you still be sitting here unscathed?”

Shen Qingyuan pressed on relentlessly. Mo Yunwan quickly said: “Sister-in-law did strike, but I arrived in time to protect Mother. My hand was also injured.”

She rolled up her sleeve, revealing a small, scabbed scrape.

Shen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow: “So… you all ganged up to bully her?”

Madam Mo: “…” ???

Mo Yunwan: “…” ???

No, could you just listen properly?

Everyone knew how formidable Cao Chun Xi was. Even ten of them together couldn’t have bullied her!