The Obsessive Crown Prince Can't Let Me Go
Chapter 112 - 110 I Am Willing to Let Brother Fan and Shen Lang Take a Blood Test to Verify Their Kinship!

Chapter 112: Chapter 110 I Am Willing to Let Brother Fan and Shen Lang Take a Blood Test to Verify Their Kinship!

Shen Xinghan observed Sun Miaoniang weighing the pros and cons, squinting his eyes slightly as he discreetly glanced at Shen Yunxi.

If Shen Yunxi were smart enough, she would know he wanted her to speak up and find an excuse to get rid of Sun Miaoniang.

Unfortunately, Shen Yunxi failed to understand his hint.

Shen Yunxi was engrossed in the drama, but upon noticing his glance, she found it baffling.

Reflecting on herself briefly, she found no wrongdoing on her part, so she couldn’t resist glaring back at Shen Xinghan.

Her eldest brother was utterly confounding—being even more overbearing than their father on normal days was bad enough, but now he wanted to send Shen Xinya, that wretched woman, to the Eastern Palace to compete for favor. And as if that wasn’t enough, he was targeting her now. Why was he staring at her?

The trouble was caused by Shen Xinglei, not her!

Shen Xinghan’s temple throbbed with visible veins.

He always knew his younger sister was a fool. At critical moments, she couldn’t grasp his intentions at all!

Utterly useless!

Nearby, Shen Xinya, dressed in a pale yellow jacket and skirt, caught every exchange of glances between Shen Xinghan and Shen Yunxi. She then clutched her handkerchief and suddenly stepped forward, speaking softly: "Father, Mother, could it be that this young woman is not here for Second Brother but for Cousin Lunan instead?"

Qin Lunan, the nephew of Mrs. Qin, was like Shen Xinglei—tall, burly, and dark. If the two of them were seen together from a distance, they could be mistaken for brothers.

Shen Xinghan’s lips curved almost imperceptibly.

Although Shen Xinya wasn’t his biological sister, she was far more perceptive than Shen Yunxi.

He immediately followed Shen Xinya’s lead and signaled to Qin Lunan with a glance.

As long as Qin Lunan claimed responsibility for Sun Miaoniang, today’s matter could be perfectly covered up.

Understanding the signal, Qin Lunan instantly put on a facade of familiarity with Sun Miaoniang and shouted, "Didn’t I tell you not to come here? Can’t you understand human words?! Now that we have a child, of course I’ll take responsibility. But showing up here—what’s the meaning of that?! You’ve even mistaken someone else, causing unnecessary trouble for Cousin Xinglei and making others misunderstand him!"

The Qin Family was nowhere near as prestigious as the Shen Family. Now that the Shen Family needed Qin Lunan’s cooperation, how could he refuse?

Besides, he was a notorious scoundrel who didn’t care about his reputation. What was one more illegitimate child to him?

"Oh my!" Mrs. Qin clapped her hands. "After all this uproar, it turns out this young woman had mistaken the person! Lunan, what were you thinking, getting a girl pregnant like this? Hurry and take her away! Have a proper discussion between the two of you but don’t embarrass us further!"

"Aunt, you’re absolutely right..."

Qin Lunan stepped forward, grabbing at Sun Miaoniang.

Sun Miaoniang hesitated.

If she left now, she would never have another opportunity like today.

But she truly wished for Shen Xinglei’s success. After all, the higher he climbed, the better the starting point would be for her son, Fang’er.

She cast a deep, poignant look at Shen Xinglei.

Now, all she could do was hope that Shen Xinglei was merely putting on an act for others, using sweet words to deceive Xue Qingqing.

With those thoughts, she prepared to leave with Qin Lunan when Shen Yinning suddenly smirked as if relieved and remarked, "So, it turns out you’re Cousin’s mistress and her child. Cousin, really—having a child is such joyous news—how could you not send us invitations? Has the child been named yet? Surely their surname matches yours, Cousin?"

Qin Lunan faltered. "That... hasn’t been decided yet."

Shen Yinning immediately responded, "Cousin, how about taking this opportunity to ask Madam Chen for a name? It would be great to have the blessing of Madam Chen, don’t you think?"

Seeing Madam Chen hesitate in thought, preparing to come up with a name, Sun Miaoniang shrieked, "No!"

Her child was obviously the first precious grandson of the Shen Guogong Mansion, yet he hadn’t even been added to the Shen family’s genealogy. Why should he take the Qin surname?!

She had thoroughly investigated the nobility in the Capital. Compared to the Shen Family, the Qin Family was nothing!

Shen Yinning smiled faintly. "Why not? Could it be that Sister-in-law looks down on Madam Chen?"

"No..." Sun Miaoniang panicked and stammered, "It’s just... just..."

Unable to find an answer, she looked pitiably at Shen Xinglei, her teary eyes pleading for help.

The guests present were all astute figures. How could they not understand her intentions?

Their gazes shifted back and forth between Shen Xinglei and Sun Miaoniang, gradually piecing together the Shen family’s schemes.

Shen Yinning smiled faintly. "Sister-in-law, you’re truly odd. On such an important matter as naming the child, why not consult your Cousin? Instead, you’re fixating on my Second Elder Brother. Sister-in-law, you should be more mindful of propriety. After all, my Second Elder Brother is discussing marriage plans and can’t afford any entanglements with other women."

These words brought a flush of redness to Sun Miaoniang’s face, her eyes welling with tears.

She stared wistfully at Shen Xinglei, realizing that if she accepted being identified as Qin Lunan’s mistress today, she might never openly appear beside Shen Xinglei again.

The one by his side would only be Xue Qingqing...

Shen Yinning leaned closer to tease Fang’er. "What a cute child. Xue Second Miss, once you marry in, surely you’ll give my Second Elder Brother a child as adorable as this one? Then the two children can grow up as cousins."

Sun Miaoniang’s entire body trembled.

Would Xue Qingqing really give Shen Lang a child?

Then what about her Fang’er?

Her Fang’er would forever be known as the son of Qin Lunan’s mistress!

How could he ever join the Shen family’s genealogy and claim his rightful place as the legitimate eldest grandson of the Shen family to ascend the imperial court in the future?!

No!

She couldn’t allow this to happen!

Sun Miaoniang’s expression shifted dramatically. Shen Xinghan muttered a quiet curse, sensing trouble.

Just as he was about to intervene, Sun Miaoniang suddenly dropped to her knees before Shen Yan and Mrs. Qin with a loud "thump."

Sun Miaoniang sobbed, "Lord Duke, Madam Duchess, what mistake has Miaoniang committed to incur such disdain? Not only are you unwilling to acknowledge my relationship with Shen Lang, but you’re also forcing me to admit to being Cousin Qin’s mistress... Poor Fang’er, who longs for Shen Lang and his grandparents, eagerly wishing to return home sooner!"

Shen Yan’s face turned pale.

When Xinglei had sent a letter from the frontier claiming he had a child with a peasant woman and wanted to bring them to the Capital, Shen Yan had resolutely refused, fearing it would jeopardize the marriage alliance with the Xue Family. But it was Mrs. Qin, this short-sighted woman, who had insisted on seeing the grandson, crying and making a fuss, which led to Xinglei bringing Sun Miaoniang and Fang’er to the Capital.

If he’d known this woman would cause so much trouble, he would’ve stuck to his decision!

Mrs. Qin never expected Sun Miaoniang to be so audacious.

Panic-stricken, she dared not even glance at the Xue Family and could only point at Sun Miaoniang in anger, exclaiming, "You... You mustn’t speak nonsense... Our Second Lang has always acted with the utmost propriety. How could he have fathered a child out of wedlock?! You... You mustn’t slander him!"

Shen Xinglei’s face was taut. "This young woman, I don’t even know you. I have no idea what kind of nonsense you’re spouting!"

Even Shen Yunxi jumped in, cursing, "You shameless woman! How dare you fling baseless accusations at my Second Brother without any proof? Be careful, or I’ll have you beaten to death on the spot!"

Seeing their relentless denial and efforts to cast her out, Sun Miaoniang felt her hands and feet turn icy as her heart sank into despair.

She was at a loss when sudden, sweet, melodic laughter broke the silence: "Sister is absolutely right—issues of paternity cannot be determined with mere words. Young woman, unless a blood test proves the relationship, you can forget about stepping foot into my uncle’s house!"

A blood test?

The Shen family’s expressions changed dramatically as they all turned to glare at Shen Yinning.

Shen Yinning tilted her head innocently, her small face framed by fox fur, her cherry-red lips and pearly teeth enchanting as her phoenix eyes radiated charm. Her golden leaf-carved earrings gleamed, accentuating her dazzling beauty.

Sun Miaoniang’s eyes lit up, and she shouted loudly, "I ask all the uncles and aunts here to bear witness: I’m willing to have Fang’er undergo a blood test with Shen Lang!"