Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 256

Chu Tianming got angry just looking at her restrained expression.

He felt proud and smug when he saw Wei Yunluo before, because she had stolen Shen Jingyang's fiancée;

Now, whenever he sees her, he can't help but wonder if Wei Yunluo is secretly comparing him to Shen Jingyang.

Shen Jingyang was defeated, and now he has also been defeated; Shen Jingyang was crippled, and now he has also been crippled.

Shen Jingyang is currently a commoner, while the Chu family is facing a huge crisis and is on the verge of collapse. If the Shen family were to expose their treasonous activities, the Chu family would face execution.

Does she feel that marrying him is no better than marrying Shen Jingyang?

Thinking of this, Chu Tianming felt a surge of anger rising within him.

He stepped forward and kicked Wei Yunluo, yelling, "What are you pretending for! Who are you trying to fool with this act! If you can't stand it, get out! Go back to your ex-fiancé!..."

"stop!"

An angry shout came from behind.

Duke Changguo, Chu Jinxun, strode over angrily and delivered a resounding slap to Chu Tianming's face.

"Calm down! Look at yourself, what kind of state are you in! So what if you lost an arm! Shen Jingyang is crippled in both legs, and look at him, does he act like this, throwing a tantrum and taking it out on a woman? How did our Chu family produce such a spineless wretch like you!"

Chu Tianming was beaten and scolded by his father in front of Wei Yunluo. A burning sense of shame surged up on his face. He lowered his head, his face flushed red, and he almost bit his teeth to pieces.

It's Shen Jingyang again!

From childhood to adulthood, his parents, teachers, and elders always compared him to Shen Jingyang!

And the result of this comparison has always been that he is no match for Shen Jingyang!

However, even he himself had to admit that his father was right. Although Shen Jingyang returned to Kyoto with crippled legs, he had always been very resilient and restrained, and had never broken down like him before.

Why!

Why is it that no matter what aspect he is in, he is always outdone by Shen Jingyang!

The Duke of Changguo glared at his son with exasperation: "You can use your left hand if you lose your right. You're not used to it now, but you'll get used to it with practice. You can't even handle this little setback, how can you shoulder great responsibilities! The Chu family is in a critical moment right now, this is not the time for you to let yourself be dejected. Pull yourself together right now, otherwise you are not worthy of inheriting this Duke of Changguo's mansion!"

He was so angry at his good-for-nothing son.

Previously, the Chu family had already suffered heavy losses after Mo Chonggui removed the forces he had placed in the capital. Now, the deal with Western Qi has fallen through, and not only did they fail to obtain military power, Chu Tianming also suffered a defeat at Tenghu Mountain, with his army almost completely wiped out by the Western Qi army, resulting in heavy losses.

Even more critically, Shen Wei has made military achievements and is eyeing the Chu family with hostility. Once he finds evidence that the Chu family is colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, the Chu family will be in big trouble!

The Chu family is in such dire straits, yet Chu Tianming is only concerned about his own arm and only knows how to throw a tantrum here!

Chu Tianming was so reprimanded that he dared not utter a word in reply. He lowered his head and gritted his teeth, replying in a low voice, "Yes, Father."

The Duke of Changguo's anger subsided somewhat, but the heaviness in his tone remained undiminished.

He said impatiently to Wei Yunluo, who was still standing tremblingly to the side, "Aren't you leaving yet? What business is it of yours to listen to the affairs of the Chu family?"

Wei Yunluo's face stiffened, and she had no choice but to quickly retreat.

Duke Changguo then said to Chu Tianming in a deep voice, "I just received news from my informant that the Yongning Marquis's residence brought back a young man from the Northwest, a man from Western Qi. He seems to have been seriously injured and appears somewhat mentally impaired. However, Lady Shen, the wife of the Yongning Marquis, and the Shen family are treating him very well, probably hoping to restore his sanity. This person is definitely suspicious and will most likely be detrimental to us. Do you have any recollection of him?"