The Obsessive Crown Prince Can't Let Me Go
Chapter 74 - 73 Get out with your concubines

Chapter 74: Chapter 73 Get out with your concubines

Lu Ying sternly rebuked, "Do not be disrespectful!"

Shen Yunxi was startled. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince?"

Yu Old Master was furious, indignantly flicking his sleeves. "Fine, fine! I never imagined, in the eyes of the Crown Princess Consort, this old man is someone who doesn’t know his own worth! Please, Crown Princess Consort, leave. This humble place of mine is too small to accommodate you!"

Shen Yunxi’s eyes reddened with grievance, unable to understand what she had said wrong.

Yu Qingheng, though highly respected, held no official position; meanwhile, she was the dignified Crown Princess Consort destined to become the mother of the nation!

She had personally come to invite Yu Qingheng to teach at the Shen clan’s academy—wasn’t that elevating him?

These old fossils, no different than that Shen Madam, one refusing to leave the mountain, the other unwilling to write a birthday tribute for her father, acting all high and mighty. What exactly were they so full of themselves about?

Seeing her standing there unmoved, Lu Ying said in a low but stern voice, "Leave."

Reluctantly, Shen Yunxi lowered herself in a ceremonial bow before stepping out.

Lu Ying solemnly bowed and saluted Yu Old Master. "The Crown Princess Consort has offended you, Teacher; this is due to my own failure in proper oversight."

Yu Old Master gave a dismissive snort, not bothering to respond. Instead, he called out toward the curtains, "Come out."

Shen Yinning emerged holding Bai Heming, bowing respectfully to Lu Ying.

Yu Old Master gently stroked his beard. "Does the Crown Prince know that Zhaozhao has returned to the Capital?"

Lu Ying fell into silence.

How could he not know that Shen Yinning had returned to the Capital?

It was his arrangement to begin with.

He was fully aware of how dearly Yu Qingheng cherished Shen Yinning. If Yu Qingheng were to discover that she had become his covert forbidden fruit, it would no doubt cause an uproar.

He replied, "It was only recently that I learned of her return."

Yu Old Master waved his hand, motioning both of them to sit.

These two young ones—one he cherished like a granddaughter, the other he cultivated like a prized pupil.

He had once thought them a match made in heaven, but who could have foreseen what befell the Shen Family?

In just three short years, things had undergone such a drastic change.

Lu Ying did not perceive his sigh. His eyes fell on Bai Heming, his thin, hawk-like eyes darkening. "This child is...?"

Shen Yinning passed a piece of cake to Bai Heming. Her fox-like eyes hinted with mischief as she deceived, "Your Highness, Crown Prince, he is the child I bore in Gan State."

Lu Ying’s body visibly tensed.

This child appeared to be about three or four years old—calculating the timing, was it possible he was his and Shen Yinning’s offspring?

Before he could delve deeper into questioning, an attendant student rushed in. "Sir, outside the study, there’s a couple—a man claiming to be Shen Madam’s husband—they say they’ve come to celebrate your birthday!"

Before long, Gao Zheng ushered Yin Shanshan and Gao Hong, along with Gao Hui, into the room.

Noticing the Crown Prince present, Gao Zheng immediately performed a respectful and formal bow, internally remarking how bold Shen Yinning must be to so openly enter the Yu residence under the Crown Prince’s shadow.

Yu Old Master gave Gao Zheng a once-over, immediately displeased to see him looking around the study with shifty eyes. Without preamble, he said, "I have no time to entertain you today. Now that the formalities are done, please take your leave."

"Hold on!" Yin Shanshan suddenly pointed at Shen Yinning. "Old Master Yu, did you know this woman is my husband’s legitimate wife? If she can sit here, why can’t my husband? Let me remind you, my husband has roots to the Prime Minister!"

Yu Old Master scrutinized her carefully. "And you are?"

"I’m a concubine of the Gao Family. My name is Yin Shanshan." Yin Shanshan proudly introduced herself, pushing her two sons forward. "We’ve come today hoping you would agree to be their tutor."

The study fell into utter silence.

Shen Yinning lowered her lashes, suppressing the urge to laugh.

In normal households at least, concubines wouldn’t dare take the lead in entertaining guests.

But here was Gao Zheng, bringing Yin Shanshan straight to Yu Old Master’s face! This was deliberately provocative!

Sure enough, Yu Old Master’s face darkened in anger. "Gao Zheng, you allow a concubine to speak to me? What is your intention?!"

Gao Zheng jumped with fright.

Having come from generations of border-town life, he had no concept of etiquette or propriety in the Capital.

Yin Shanshan, unaware of the tension, began babbling objections as though spilling beans. "Old Master Yu, your words are unfair! Everyone under heaven is equal—why look down on concubines?! Don’t we, as concubines, have rights? I’ve heard your pupils are everywhere across the land, yet your outlook is so narrow!"

"You—"

Yu Old Master’s face turned dark green, trembling with anger.

His birthday had begun so joyfully, especially with Zhaozhao visiting him—but first Shen Yunxi, now Yin Shanshan... were they trying to ruin his day entirely?

He fumed, "Gao Zheng, why have you not taken your concubine and left already?!"

Yin Shanshan wanted to argue further, but Gao Zheng slapped her across the face. "You ignorant thing! Quickly kneel and apologize to the Old Master!"

Between his future prospects and a woman, Gao Zheng could weigh the balance clearly.

Being both the teacher of countless disciples and the mentor to the Crown Prince left no room for offending Yu Qingheng!

Yin Shanshan’s cheek immediately swelled red. She stared at Gao Zheng in disbelief. "You hit me?!"

"Kneel and apologize to the Old Master now!" Gao Zheng snarled hoarsely, frantically signaling her with his eyes.

Yin Shanshan finally took note of Lu Ying’s displeased expression.

She could disregard Yu Qingheng with his outdated ways, but she dared not offend the influential Crown Prince.

With these thoughts, she grudgingly dropped to her knees. "I overstepped in my words, and I beg for your pardon, Old Master."

Shen Yinning held her silk handkerchief, subtly nudging Bai Heming.

Bai Heming caught on quickly and stepped forward like an exemplary child, presenting his modest gift. "Teacher, today is your birthday—there’s no need to be upset over others. My family is poor, and I cannot afford anything valuable. These are birthday wishes I wrote by hand, along with a pair of shoes my mother made for you. May your blessings flow as vast as the East Sea and your years be as endless as the South Mountain!"

The white-skinned, delicate child—only three or four years of age—spoke clearly and warmly, instantly winning favor.

Yu Old Master’s mood lightened considerably.

Meanwhile, Yin Shanshan and Gao Zheng were struck dumb with shock.

That little bastard, was he truly accepted as Yu Qingheng’s pupil?

And had those fine scholarly materials indeed been gifted by Yu Qingheng?

How was that even possible?!

Yin Shanshan blurted out, "Old Master, this child is called Gou’er, a bastard child—how could you accept him as a pupil?!"

Bastard?

Lu Ying’s hand, resting on the Moyu Ring, suddenly froze.

His expression darkened as he cast his cold gaze upon Yin Shanshan.

This wretched woman dared call his son a bastard?!

Yin Shanshan felt a chill run down her spine.

Anxiously sneaking a glance at Lu Ying, their eyes met, and she faced his gaze, dark as stormy waters.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, unsure of how she could have offended the Crown Prince.

Perhaps His Highness simply fancied this little bastard?

Still, once the Crown Prince saw the excellence of her sons Hong and Hui, he would surely find that bastard child unworthy of standing in such elite company.

Confident, she called out, "Hong’er, Hui’er, how did I teach you at home? Quickly, come and offer the Old Master your birthday congratulations!"

Observing the traditional blessings to be outdated and dull, she had taught them something entirely new to impress.

Hand in hand, Gao Hong and Gao Hui approached confidently, beaming with pride.

First, they bowed deeply. "Happy birthday to Yu Old Handsome!"

The room fell silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Yu Qingheng’s mouth twitched violently.

Old... Old Handsome?!

Gao Hong and Gao Hui exchanged glances and, ignoring the stunned silence, began singing the birthday song they had practiced tirelessly.

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