Chapter 56

He was referring to Liang Siwen.

Rong Lian replied firmly, "Father, Si Wen and I are in love. We have already pledged our lives to each other."

Liang Siwen's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed.

The courtyard fell silent for a long while before Rong Weijing suddenly said airily, "If you stay with him, then you and I will sever our father-son relationship."

Rong Xi remained silent.

Though the original plot had arrived ahead of schedule, Rong Weijing's attitude and words had not changed in the slightest.

"Master!" Madam He looked anxious.

"Look at the fine son you raised!" The moment Rong Weijing heard her voice, he flew into a rage and actually raised his arm to strike her.

He instinctively sought out the soft persimmon to squeeze.

In truth, Rong Lian had been raised under Rong Weijing's guidance since childhood. As a concubine, Madam He had never had any say in raising the children.

All she could do was secretly give Rong Lian some money and speak a few intimate words to him.

Rong Weijing was simply venting his anger on her.

Liang Siwen reacted swiftly. He forcefully blocked Rong Weijing's arm and said, "Don't hit Aunt He!"

"You dare stop me?!" Rong Weijing roared, struggling to break free. But Liang Siwen possessed remarkable strength; Rong Weijing was no more than an ant trying to shake a tree.

Rong Lian pulled Madam He behind him and shielded her, his expression utterly unshaken.

He had wronged no one. His conscience was clear.

"If you remove me from the family register, I have no objection," Rong Xi suddenly spoke up, drawing the fire toward himself.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Rong Weijing's face flushed red and his eyes turned bloodshot. He turned toward Rong Xi. "How dare you—"

"Rong Weijing,"