Chapter 714: 191: Retribution_4
Upon hearing Zhao Ziqing’s recount, she had assumed that the Shangguan family was deliberately keeping Zhao Zijun from coming home.
After all, Zhao Zijun, who she personally raised, had no reason to abandon her!
What on earth was going on?
Madam Zhao continued, “But your sister misses you so much at home, don’t you want to play with her?”
Zhao Zijun replied, “Once mom is better, she will take me to see my sister. Grandma, rest assured, even if I’m by mom’s side, you will always be my grandma and I will take good care of you when I grow up.”
Madam Zhao’s eyes reddened, she turned to Shangguan Furong, “Furong? My boy is still so young, how can you bear…”
Shangguan Furong changed the subject, “Mom, where is Zhao Shen? Why haven’t we seen him?”
He was the father of the two siblings and, technically, Shangguan Furong’s husband!
Today Madam Zhao could refrain from visiting the hospital, however, Zhao Shen must come!
It was his responsibility as a father and a husband!
Shangguan Dehui furrowed his brow.
Madam Zhao seemed hesitant, “He…he is feeling a bit under the weather, resting at home.”
Shangguan Furong was not suspicious, nodding her head, “Then could you please tell him to come to the hospital once he feels better, I have something to discuss with him.”
“What do you need to discuss with him? You can talk to me too.” responded Madam Zhao.
Just by looking at Shangguan Dehui’s menacing face one could tell his prejudices.
Would Zhao Shen live to tell the tale if he showed up now?
Shangguan Furong calmly said, “About the divorce.”
Madam Zhao’s eyes dimmed for a moment, “Furong, have you thought it through?”
“Mm,” Shangguan Furong nodded.
“And what about Zijun?” Madam Zhao continued.
“Zijun will stay with me,” said Shangguan Furong.
Madam Zhao was startled, “Why?”
Shangguan Furong replied, “It’s Zijun’s own decision.”
“But Zijun is the blood of our Zhao family!” Madam Zhao’s voice filled with excitement.
Shangguan Furong calmly replied, “Zijun is also the child I carried in my womb for ten months.” She almost died of heavy bleeding during birth.
This was the foreshadowing of future trouble.
After the near tragedy of childbirth, Zhao Shen cherished her and did not let her lift a finger. He even hired a nanny for their child. But Madam Zhao, who dotes on her grandson, took care of the child herself.
She was treasured by the Zhao family and could act as she pleased.
It was thanks to Zhao Shen’s love and care that she, disregarding her childbirth trauma, had another child for him two years later, fulfilling Zhao Shen’s dream of having both a son and a daughter.
Their love remained strong as ever.
Zhao Shen always listened to her, even suggesting they have more children, but peculiarly, aside from Zhao Zijun and Zhao Ziqing, she had no more children over the years.
Madam Zhao continued, “Furong, you can’t be so heartless. The Zhao family has only Zijun, if you take him away, it’s like taking my life!”
Shangguan Furong was still as calm as ever, “Mom, Ziqing is also the blood of the Zhao family.”
“It’s not the same, it’s not the same…” How could a boy and a girl be the same?
A boy represents the heritage of a family.
A daughters marry out like water poured out.
Zhao Ziqing is going to marry sooner or later!
Shangguan Furong continued, “Mom, let Zhao Shen talk to me. At that time, I will let Zijun and Ziqing decide again. If both of them choose Zhao Shen, I will not object.”
She won’t force things.
“Are you serious?” Madam Zhao was suspicious of the authenticity of the situation.
She suspected Shangguan Furong was tricking her, luring Zhao Shen out.
“Seriously,” Shangguan Furong nodded.
Madam Zhao continued, “But Zhao Shen is a bit indisposed right now. After last night’s harsh beating, the doctor says he needs to recuperate for some time.”
“Did Zhao Shen run away?” Shangguan Dehui unexpectedly interjected.
Madam Zhao was taken aback.
How did Shangguan Dehui know Zhao Shen had run away?
Shangguan Dehui smiled, “Madam, please go back and pass my message to Zhao Shen. As a man, I despise him!”
He knew only to run when faced with a problem, where was the dignity of a man!
Madam Zhao said, “Uncle, you misunderstood. Zhao Shen didn’t run away, he is just seriously injured…” The implication was that they, the Zhao family, had no intention to pursue Shangguan Dehui over this, thus Shangguan Dehui had no reason not to be pleased!