Yucheng practically talked himself hoarse, and only with Shenhe explaining things on his behalf did the three Adepti finally decide to let him off for the sake of the child in her womb. But there was no chance of them treating him pleasantly. With three more parental in-laws around, Yucheng's standing in his own home had slipped another notch.
Outside, Yucheng was still the Inazuma Regent who looked down upon the world, but at home, he was a punching bag who neither struck back nor talked back.
Faced with the deliberate barbs from Cloud Retainer and the others, Yucheng could only greet them with a smile. Attentive as she was, Shenhe saw it all, and it pained her.
Thus, over the following days, Shenhe deliberately demonstrated the prestige and authority she held as the Regent's principal wife in front of her master several times. Even Sara, Eula, and Ayaka treated Shenhe with the utmost respect, without the slightest hint of disrespect.
Seeing that everyone in the Regent's household deferred to Shenhe's commands, and after seeking out Ganyu to ask about the situation, Cloud Retainer and the others finally realized that the boy Yucheng truly had not lied. Shenhe had indeed suffered no mistreatment in Inazuma. On the contrary, she was greatly cherished and held the unquestioned status of lady of the household.
Seeing this, Cloud Retainer and the others finally began treating Yucheng a little more pleasantly.
Surprised by the change in the three Adepti's attitudes, Yucheng could not help giving Shenhe another look, warmth filling his heart. Shenhe returned a faint smile.
That very night, Yucheng slept beside Shenhe. Of course, they only slept!
Since Shenhe was still in the early stages of pregnancy, Yucheng had strictly followed Kuki Shinobu's medical advice during this period and had not had