There is a god in the sky

Chapter 291 The Broken Engagement Scandal 6

It was getting late, and Shen Lan definitely couldn't leave tonight; she needed to keep a close eye on the patient's condition.

She had intended to send someone to inform the Xiao family, but unexpectedly saw Xie Jingfeng leading Xiao Ji in.

As soon as Xiao Ji got home, he heard that Shen Lan had been invited by the eldest son of the Xie family, and the other party seemed to be quite unfriendly.

He rushed over to pick her up and saw Shen Lan sitting comfortably in the courtyard drinking tea.

Shen Lan had just sat down to rest. She was in good health and didn't feel tired even after a busy day.

"Lord Xiao, please see, Miss Shen is completely unharmed. You have worried too much."

Xie Jingfeng felt a lingering fear when he thought about how this person had just stormed into his door, followed by a group of fierce-looking guards.

The Xie family is wealthy, but Xiao Ji, as the eldest son of the Xiao family, wouldn't dare offend them even if he had ten times the courage.

He simply underestimated the importance of this Miss Shen in Xiao Ji's heart.

Shen Lan stood up apologetically, "I'm sorry, sir, I was too busy just now and forgot to send someone back to tell you."

"It doesn't matter, as long as you're fine."

On his way here, Xiao Ji discovered that Qingfeng Garden was where Xie Jingfeng kept his mistress, and that the mistress was pregnant.

After arriving in the capital, Shen Lan rarely displayed her medical skills, but she never expected that the Xie family would know that she was knowledgeable in medicine.

“Young Master Xie, now we can have a proper discussion about that storybook,” Shen Lan said in a deep voice.

Xie Jingfeng's smile faded, and he extended his right hand to the two of them, saying, "Please, let's talk in the study."

Xie Jingfeng was not a book lover, but his study had books covering two entire walls.

Having run a bookstore for so long, Shen Lan had long coveted the books in his study.

"I didn't know why that person would frame Miss Shen like that, but I understood after meeting Lord Xiao."

Xie Jingfeng handed the manuscript to Xiao Ji, his smile malicious.

"I know what people outside think of me. They say I ignore my wife from a high-ranking family and prefer this mistress from a humble background. I'm sure Lord Xiao can understand my predicament."

Shen Lan felt ashamed.

If you don't like someone, you can choose not to marry them.

Wanting both, yet ignoring the wealthy woman's wife—what else could he be but a scumbag?

Xiao Ji didn't reply, but instead read the storybook from beginning to end, his brows furrowed and his face grim.

He finally understood why Xie Jingfeng was able to coerce Shen Lan into making house calls.

Once this story gets out, Shen Lan's reputation will be completely ruined.

People will not admire a bold female coroner who performs autopsies; they will only feel fear and demonize her.

"Qiwen Bookstore is mine. I'm sure Lord Xiao knows who gave this book to the shopkeeper."

Xiao Ji sincerely thanked him: "Thank you for telling me, young master. I will take this book with me."

"Of course, this is one of the rewards for Miss Shen saving my wife, but let me make it clear from the beginning that she may not have submitted this storybook to just one bookstore. If Qishu Bookstore doesn't accept it, other bookstores will."

Xiao Ji nodded, stood up and said, "Since Miss Shen has matters to attend to, please stay at your residence tonight. I'll be leaving now."

Xie Jingfeng was about to deliver it, but Xiao Ji stopped him.

He glanced at Shen Lan, who then followed him automatically.

Xie Jingfeng watched the two figures leave side by side and smiled as he instructed, "Akun, go out and inquire tomorrow whether the marriage between the Xiao family and the Zhao family will still be successful."

A burly man walked in and nodded in agreement, "I understand, young master. The midwife needs to speak with you."

Xie Jingfeng didn't have time to read other people's gossip; he hurried over to see his son.

Shen Lan also said that the mother and child are safe for the time being, but there is always a risk of danger in the next few days, and they must be taken good care of.

Shen Lan carefully chose her words and asked, "Did the master break off the engagement with the Zhao family because of me?"

Xiao Ji retorted, "No, it's because I've seen through Zhao Xuan's character."

"But if it weren't for me, could she have returned to being a virtuous and kind young woman?"

"Impossible! Whether human nature is good or evil is not determined by any one person, but is simply its nature. The reason we didn't see her true nature before was because we had little contact with her and no one had offended her."

Life is long, and even if Xiao Ji could refrain from taking concubines for his entire life, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't have any close female companions.

He could not accept Zhao Xuan's insistence on using this excuse to harm others.

"Her methods are vicious, she is cunning, and she never learns her lesson. Sooner or later, something bad will happen to her."

My marriage concerns my family, and I dare not act impulsively. My decision to break off the engagement is not entirely due to personal dislike of her, but rather a consideration of the greater good.

Xiao Ji stopped and turned to look at Shen Lan, his gaze sincere and gentle.

"Don't let her lead you astray. It's only natural for a young man to be attracted to someone, but a man's responsibility and duty should come first."

For example, this man from the Xie family—would you consider him extremely kind and compassionate, willing to do anything for the woman he loves, and possessing commendable courage?

"No, he enjoys the glory of the Xie family and the benefits that his wife brings to the family, yet he pursues so-called true love, which is despicable."

Xiao Ji closed his eyes and clenched his fists behind his back.

He restrained his surging emotions and comforted Shen Lan: "You don't need to feel burdened by this, and you don't need to care what others say."

"To be honest, it's me who's dragged you down; otherwise, you wouldn't have been repeatedly taken advantage of."

"You flatter me, sir. You have done me a great favor; this little thing is nothing to mention."

After seeing Xiao Ji to the gate, Shen Lan finally understood why Xie Jingfeng had said those things earlier.

Two rows of guards stood in neat rows outside the gate, blocking the entrance to Qingfeng Garden. It was easy to imagine that if she were mistreated by Xie Jingfeng, these guards would not hesitate to rush in.

A sense of security arises naturally.

This was given to her by the Xiao family, and by Xiao Ji.

How could anyone not be moved by this?

"Thank you, sir," she said softly.

Xiao Ji turned to look at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Go back now. I hope this matter will be resolved satisfactorily by the time you return home tomorrow."

Xiao Ji left with a large group of men, and the Xie family gatekeeper finally dared to come out for some fresh air.

He smiled apologetically at Shen Lan and said, "Miss Shen, please go inside. I just heard that Doctor Chen was looking for you."

Shen Lan rushed to check on the patient, only to find that the patient was perfectly fine, while Doctor Chen sat on the steps by the door, looking worried.

"What's wrong with Old Chen? He's perfectly fine, shouldn't he be happy?"

Dr. Chen sighed and pointed to the house next to him, saying, "The sky is about to fall!"

"What do you mean? Something happened to the child?"

Shen Lan rushed to see the child, but was stopped by Doctor Chen, who shouted, "Come back!"

Shen Lan stopped in her tracks; she could already hear the sounds coming from inside the house.

Xie Jingfeng roared like a trapped beast, "What nonsense are you spouting? Who sent you! Who told you to say these things? Was it Chen Rong? Did she send you to sow discord between me and Qingqing?"

Shen Lan heard the midwife's cries and pleas.

“Young Master, how dare I do things for others when I'm taking your money? And if I really were invited by that person, how could I possibly take good care of the young master and madam?”

"I've been a midwife for decades and delivered countless babies. This baby is definitely full-term; you can check if you don't believe me!"

Shen Lan's eyes widened, and she immediately understood.

No wonder she thought the pregnant woman's belly was particularly big, no wonder she thought the baby would be born as if it were full-term.

It turns out that it really is possible for the baby to be full-term.

If Xie Jingfeng was unaware of this matter, wouldn't he be the one left holding the bag?