Chapter 353: Beating

Chapter 353

Zhao Changdu gently patted her back, coaxing her like a child, "What's wrong with that? I'll take care of Shen Ruxu's matters, no one can argue about it."

He knew a young wife would face many difficulties becoming a daughter-in-law, when the Cengs were in charge of the household, she didn't need to worry, but Mrs. Lin was his birth mother, inevitably she would have some concerns.

If she handled some matters, it would make his mother uncomfortable, but it would be different if he spoke up.

She was so young, and pregnant as well, he didn't want her bothered or distressed by these trivial things and insignificant outsiders.

"Sleep, with your husband here, no one can bully you, not even my mother."

Gu Ying was stunned, nestled in the man's arms, listening to his concise words and steady heartbeat, her eyes grew hot as her restless heart finally settled.

In her previous life, when she married Jiang Yin, she was filial to her parents-in-law and considerate of her sister-in-law, but she was tormented by Jiang's mother and Jiang Ling'er for two years. No one knew of her troubles and bitterness, Jiang Yin was consumed by his career, completely oblivious to the ugliness in the inner chambers, moreover he never loved her, he loathed her, wishing Jiang Ling'er would pester her to death.

This life she assumed that when the Heir brought Mrs Lin back it would put her in the same plight, but she never expected the Heir to indulge and consider her so...

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She smiled, silently shedding tears, in the dark canopy she hugged the man's strong waist tightly.

She gently nuzzled his chest, her voice hoarse, "Changdu."

The man's voice was low and attractive, "What is it?"

Laughing through her tears she said, "Nothing."

She just loved this man desperately, unable to resist calling his name.

...

The next day, Zhao Changdu went alone to see Mrs. Lin.

"Brother Changdu?" Zhao Changdu laughed coldly, looking away with detached coldness.

Glanced by his hawkish eyes, Shen Ruxu shuddered, utterly embarrassed without place to hide, this man's manner was too oppressive, recalling his cold yet frightening demeanor at the military camp, she forced a smile, enduring her fear, "What's the matter, does Brother Changdu feel it's inappropriate?"

She was Mother's daughter, naturally she should call him brother...

Zhao Changdu's deep phoenix eyes were obscure and ruthless, with indifferent expression, carrying bone-chilling cold, "You and I aren't blood kin, in the future, address me the same as everyone else in the household, as Heir."

Shen Ruxu's face froze, the man's emotionless words left her awkwardly mortified.

She was merely a commoner, able to live in the Duke's estate was thanks to Mrs Lin's grace, the Heir's attitude warned her not to foolishly fantasize.

Zhao Changdu didn't waste time on her, instead said to Mrs Lin, "Ying is the woman I love most, Mother treating her well is treating your son well. She carries my child and it's very difficult, Mother's medical expertise is superb, I hope Mother can diligently care for Ying's health."

Recalling the child, joy still rose in Mrs. Lin's heart, "Don't worry Changdu."

After breakfast with Zhao Changdu in Lingxi Pavilion, Mrs. Lin personally saw him out.

Returning inside, Mrs. Lin immediately slapped Shen Ruxu's face.

Stunned by the slap, Shen Ruxu was incredulous, "Mother, you hit me?"

Never in her life had Mrs. Lin hit her before, now she actually hit her?

"Why?" Shen Ruxu swiftly reddened, unseen resentment appearing in her eyes.

Mrs. Lin glared at her resentfully, feeling awful for hitting her daughter, quickly had someone fetch a handkerchief to apply to her cheek.

Shen Ruxu irritably turned her face away, sobbing grievously with knitted brows.

Mrs Lin sighed, "I already told you Changdu's heart is only filled by Gu Ying, stop fantasizing about him. You're already a young lady of this household, what more are you dissatisfied with? Why must you insist on marrying Changdu?"

Shen Ruxu unwilling, crying loudly, "Why can't I? Why can't I!"