The Divine Doctor and Adorable Consort: The Demonic Emperor is Too Cunning

Watching Fang Xing'an's angry departure, Madam Ren wept uncontrollably: "You'er, I'm so sorry..."

Fang Qingyou knew that Ren was upset. No one would be happy to be stuck with such a scumbag.

Mrs. Ren blamed herself for misjudging people, which caused her children to suffer so much.

"Mother, don't be sad. The Minister of Works has already left. It's alright, it's alright." In front of so many people, there were some things that were inconvenient to say, so Fang Qingyou simply hugged Madam Ren and gently comforted her.

Ren kept crying and crying, and Fang Qingyou didn't stop her. It would make her feel better if she cried out the grievances in her heart.

Hearing Ren Shi's breathing gradually calm down, Fang Qingyou breathed a sigh of relief; the matter was over.

However, Fang Qingyou's expression quickly changed because she saw that Fang Xing'an, that old scumbag, had actually returned.

This time, Fang Xing'an's attitude was not as domineering as before, and he was noticeably more restrained.

Seeing Ren Shi crying, Fang Xing'an stood at a distance without approaching, his voice softening considerably: "Ren Shi, I know you resent me, but we are family after all. My blood flows in the veins of these two children; blood is thicker than water, how can we sever ties so easily? Actually, I came here this time to take you and our children back with me, so that our family can be reunited. Please take the children and come back with me."

Fang Xing'an's expression seemed quite sincere, but Fang Qingyou curled her lips in disdain.

This old scumbag is very shrewd. He wants to wipe the slate clean without even a single apology.

Now that they think they have value, they come to claim kinship. How come we never even saw a soul of them before?

Fang Qingyou wanted to refuse Fang Xing'an outright, but she clearly felt Ren Shi's body move, obviously affected by these words.

Then, Ren wiped away her tears and looked directly into Fang Xing'an's eyes, asking, "I only have one question for you: are Ting'er and You'er listed in your Fang family's genealogy?"

Fang Xing'an was taken aback at first, then quickly said, "Yes, of course they're in the family register. They are my children, how could they not be included?"

Fang Xing'an spoke with certainty and emphasized it repeatedly, but Ren's eyes instantly dimmed. She didn't look at him again, turned around and walked into the room, tears of regret flowing down her face once more.

Yes, Ren was certain that Fang Xing'an, whose eyes were darting around, was lying. He had never included his children, Fang Runting and Fang Qingyou, in the family genealogy. He had never even considered acknowledging them. His words about "blood being thicker than water" and "family reunion" were just another lie.

In that instant, Ren Shi understood many things. Fang Xing'an probably came today because of that imperial edict, and he wanted to take them back because he thought they would be useful to him. He didn't really feel guilty towards the mother and her two children, or want to take good care of them in the future.

She had been hoping for too much. After more than ten years of waiting in vain, she should have realized long ago how heartless and ungrateful this man was.

If he was after them with ulterior motives, she would rather her children not have such a father.

Seeing that Madam Ren had suddenly left, Fang Xing'an hurriedly chased after her, saying, "Madam Ren, Madam Ren, don't go! I didn't lie to you, I really have already put Ting'er and You'er in the family genealogy."

Fang Xing'an actually wanted to use a more affectionate term of address for Madam Ren, but he realized that he had forgotten her name.

No matter how Ren Fangxingan explained, the Ren family never looked back.

Seeing Fang Xing'an jumping around in the yard, and hearing him call her "You'er," Fang Qingyou felt extremely disgusted.

"I say, Minister of Works, my mother doesn't want to see you, so please go back. Go back and enjoy your wealth and honor. But please remember, our family is not familiar with you, so don't come looking for us again!" Fang Qingyou looked at Fang Xing'an and coldly dismissed him.

Fang Xing'an wanted to persuade Ren Shi again, but seeing Fang Qingyou's cold and aloof appearance, he knew that his plan was likely to fail.

Coupled with the cold looks from Yi Lingyun and Lüye, Fang Xing'an didn't dare to linger and had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

This time, Fang Qingyou kept her eyes on Fang Xing'an until she saw him get into the carriage and all three carriages outside had left before she looked away.

Fang Qingyou was not in a good mood after what happened. She left the courtyard to Aunt Luo, Yi Lingyun, and Luye to clean up, and went to find Madam Ren.

Watching Fang Qingyou's retreating figure, Yi Lingyun felt a pang of worry. Seeing her playful and adorable demeanor all day, he had no idea she was actually so pitiful.

What a wonderful girl, to have such a scoundrel of a father.

When Fang Qingyou arrived at Madam Ren's room, Madam Ren was sobbing softly. She was clearly very sad, but she was trying to hold back her tears so that people outside would hear her crying.

"Mom, it's okay, just cry if you want to. It's just the two of us here, we're not afraid of being seen by others, and besides, what's shameful about crying..."

Finally, Madam Ren burst into tears, her eyes filled with self-blame and guilt: "You'er, I'm so sorry for you and Ting'er, it's all my fault..."

Fang Qingyou stayed in Ren's room for a long time before coming out. During this long time, Ren finally cried out the grievances in her heart and calmed down. Fang Qingyou also finally learned about Ren and Fang Xing'an's past.

Before meeting Lady Ren, Fang Xing'an was just a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Works.

Ren was originally from Suzhou. She was an orphan from a declining family. Her ancestors and father were both famous water management masters in the area.

That year, Fang Xing'an was ordered by the emperor to come to Suzhou to build a flood control project, but with the rainy season approaching, he was unable to come up with a reasonable construction plan.

Fang Xing'an was down on his luck at the time, and he happened to meet Ren, who was painting on the embankment in Suzhou.

Ren's painting was an engineering drawing of the construction of the Suzhou dike. Its exquisite details impressed Fang Xing'an, and the two discussed how to build the dike, from which he benefited greatly.

Ren thought Fang Xing'an was a poor boy who was frustrated and unsuccessful, so he gave him the engineering drawings he had designed and encouraged him to believe in himself.

The engineering drawings were of great help to Fang Xing'an. In order to get Ren to help him wholeheartedly, he lied that he was unmarried and began to pursue Ren.

At that time, Ms. Ren was simple and kind. She admired Fang Xing'an's ambition and concern for the country and its people, which he deliberately showed. Therefore, she was easily deceived by this scumbag.

Not long after, the two held a simple wedding and became husband and wife.

Later, the Ren family gave Fang Xing'an their family's "Strategies for Water Management," which enabled him to eventually build a sturdy, practical, and beautiful flood control project.