Transmigration into a Book: My Lord, Your Wife Has Taken Another Concubine for You

When Lin Yanran sat down at the dining table to begin her breakfast, Chu Mochen acted as if nothing had happened and began to bring up another topic:

"When will Heng'er be on vacation? I haven't seen him in so long, I wonder if he's grown taller?"

Lin Yanran didn't even look up, casually replying, "There are only ten days or so until the holiday. She's grown a lot taller than she did a year ago, and her personality has become much more sensible."

As for getting angry with Chu Mochen, Lin Yanran already knew what kind of person he was. Getting angry with him would only make her angry to death, and Lin Yanran wouldn't do such a losing business.

Lin Yanran silently planned to speak well of her father to her eldest son when Chu Yunxuan came to pay his respects later.

Lin Yanran believed that Chu Yunxuan definitely had more ways to deal with Chu Mochen than she did.

Chu Mochen calculated the time, which happened to be the time of the ceremony for establishing the crown prince. He would probably be busy then. "I would be happy to see people and spend a short time with them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanran offered Chu Mochen a suggestion: since the eldest son was unwilling to coax him, the younger son should be allowed to do so.

"If Your Excellency is so inclined, please deliver lunch to Heng'er at Zhiren Academy this noon! I noticed you have a few rare books in your study; give one to your beloved second son, he'll surely be delighted."

When Chu Mochen saw that Lin Yanran was eyeing the few rare books in his study, he felt a toothache. "Madam has such good taste."

"You haven't seen your son in so long, shouldn't you bring him a gift?" Lin Yanran's expression conveyed only one meaning: 'How can you, as a father, have the nerve to do this?'

Chu Mochen thought for a moment. It had been so long since they last met, he really should bring a gift to win over his second son. Otherwise, he would grow up to be an unfilial son like Chu Yunxuan, which would be a real headache.

"Look at what you're saying, Madam. I was just saying that. What would I be reluctant to give to Heng'er? I'll have your small kitchen prepare a few dishes that Heng'er likes, and I'll have lunch with him then."

In the end, Chu Mochen's tone did indeed contain a hint of joy.

Seeing that Chu Mochen had no intention of inviting her to come along, Lin Yanran didn't mind. She simply smiled and nodded in agreement, thinking to herself that she would spend more time with Heng'er when he returned.

"You said that although I took a concubine, I haven't really wronged that brat Chu Yunxuan. I've treated him very well over the years, so why does he have such a big problem with me?"

Chu Mochen actually believed that Lin Yanran had instigated it, but he dared not say so.

Lin Yanran sneered inwardly, "That must be something you did in your past life."

On the surface, Lin Yanran still tried to make amends for Chu Yunxuan, saying, "Xuan'er entered the palace as a companion when he was five years old. The palace is a place with the most secrets and shady dealings."

He just wanted his residence to be clean and tidy, not to return home like he was in the palace, where he had to sleep with one eye open every night, afraid that he might be harmed by someone with ulterior motives if he wasn't careful.

"You turned his house into this, it's normal for Xuan'er to be unhappy."

"It's just a few concubines and a few children born out of wedlock, it's not that serious." Chu Mochen selectively dismissed the issue.

"Oh? How did Chu Ruoyu die? Who caused Chu Yunyun to become like this? And what about Jin's unborn child?"

The Marquis and his second brother are full brothers, born of the same father and mother, yet they fight tooth and nail over the title. How much more so for so many children who are not born of the same mother?

The benefits are right here, so who would be willing to suffer a loss?

"You've caused Xuan'er so much trouble, how could he not make a fuss?"

Chu Mochen's face turned pale and then red after Lin Yanran's words. He remained silent for a while, then threw down the words "I am his father" and stormed off in a fit of embarrassment and anger.

As for whether Chu Mochen had eaten breakfast or not, that was not Lin Yanran's concern.

When Chu Mochen returned to the front yard to apply the medicine, he was unusually silent. He knew in his heart that what his wife said was correct, but now that things had come to this, there was nothing he could change.

Chu Mochen ordered the physician to apply the medicine to him, sent a trusted aide to fetch a food box from the main courtyard, and then left the mansion.

Chu Mochen's mood wasn't very good throughout the journey, but when he stood at the gate of Zhiren Academy and saw a child running towards him, his mood instantly improved.

"Heng'er!"

Chu Yunheng ran forward without bowing and hugged him directly, his tone a mix of excitement and coquetry, "Father, when did you come back?"

Chu Mochen was pleased, but still gently scolded, "How can you not greet someone properly?"

"I'm so happy to see my father!" Chu Yunheng said coquettishly, but still stood up straight and gave Chu Mochen a proper bow.

As Chu Mochen pulled Chu Yunheng toward the pavilion beside him, he handed Chu Yunheng the rare book that he had prepared beforehand.

Chu Yunheng let out an exaggerated scream as he took the gift, jumping around Chu Mochen excitedly without any trace of acting, appearing completely natural. "Father, you even brought me a gift!"

At least Chu Mochen, seeing Chu Yunheng's reaction, was radiating happiness. "Do you like it?"

"Yes, I like it. Anything a father gives to his son, the son will like."

"Is your father very tired from his business trips? He looks thinner."

"Father, what do the people over there look like?"

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Chu Yunheng kept showing concern for Chu Mochen, and Chu Mochen no longer felt the heartache of giving away this rare book.

He even felt a little regretful. If he had known Heng'er was so filial, he should have brought all the books from his study to her.

Chu Mochen smiled and poked Chu Yunheng's head, "Your father not only brought you a gift, but also the little glutton's favorite food."

"Wow, Father, you're so kind! Can you come visit me often in the future?"

Chu Mochen was in a good mood and immediately agreed, "I will come to see you whenever I have time off from work."

Chu Yunheng happily hugged Chu Mochen again, which made Chu Mochen so happy that he personally took out the food and placed it on the stone table.

They kept putting food on Chu Yunheng's plate and urging him to eat more.

Chu Yunheng was very cooperative, and he would dutifully serve food to Chu Mochen, always choosing the dishes that Chu Mochen liked.

Seeing that Chu Mochen was also enjoying his meal, Chu Yunheng felt smug. He had specifically asked his elder brother and father about their preferences.

His all-powerful older brother is reliable.

Chu Yunheng spoke entirely around Chu Mochen, without mentioning Lin Yanran or Chu Yunxuan at all. In Chu Mochen's eyes, this meant that his son only had eyes for him at the moment, which made Chu Mochen very happy.

When the two parted, Chu Mochen happily took out a one-hundred-tael silver note from his sleeve and told Chu Yunheng to have an extra meal at the academy.

This represents one-tenth of Chu Mochen's recent private savings, which shows how happy he is.

Standing at the entrance of the academy, Chu Yunheng watched Chu Mochen's carriage drive away. The moment he turned to enter the academy, all the expressions on his face vanished, and he was no longer as innocent as before.