Wen Yulan put on a show of concern for Zhan Mohan.
"A Han, this woman has ill intentions. It's clear she's a schemer. If she continues to bewitch you, who knows what kind of trouble will arise."
Judging by Wen Yulan's tone, she was determined to discipline Wei Yumeng that day.
Just then, Fang Xun entered the living room. Seeing everyone gathered, the atmosphere tense, he stepped forward and said to Zhan Mohan.
"Mr. Zhan, I've completed what you instructed. Madam's mother has already moved in."
Upon hearing Fang Xun, Wen Yulan's brow immediately furrowed.
"Fang Xun, what are you saying?"
"Madam, Mr. Zhan asked me to send Madam's mother to his suburban apartment."
"Impossible!" Wen Yulan couldn't believe it. Given Wei Yumeng's guilty expression just now, could it be that Zhan Mohan really instructed Fang Xun to send Wei Yumeng's mother to the apartment?
She lowered her head and replayed Wei Yumeng's expression from earlier: "She clearly looked guilty just now. When I asked her, her face changed. If it were just a simple matter of sending her mother to the apartment, what would she have to be afraid of?"
Wen Yulan found it unbelievable. This was a perfect opportunity to eliminate Wei Yumeng, allowing her to have Feng Shiyi be with Zhan Mohan. Then, by holding a few trump cards against Feng Shiyi, she wouldn't have to worry about her not obeying her.
But this Wei Yumeng was stubborn and difficult to control. Since she couldn't be used for her own purposes, she had to be destroyed.
Zhan Mohan's patience had clearly worn thin. "If Madam insists on pinning this accusation on her, there must be evidence."
"I..."
"Alright, since you hit her last time, and her performance hasn't been good lately, let's drop this matter. You have to trust A Han. He's a reasonable person. Besides, this woman is merely a tool to help A Han recover faster."
Old Master Zhan had no desire to exhaust himself over such trivial matters.
After speaking, a servant stepped forward to help him up, and he went upstairs.
Wen Yulan and Zhan Yichen sat in the living room. Wen Yulan's expression was extremely grim, her demeanor far from that of a dignified lady of a wealthy family.
Zhan Yichen stepped forward, "Mom, this isn't a difficult matter. As long as this woman truly dares to do something unfaithful to brother, we can find people to investigate, and then it will be clear."
Wen Yulan's eyes brightened.
"You're still the clever one, my boy. Mom doesn't mean anything else; it's all for your brother's good."
Her plan was unknown to Zhan Yichen. She didn't know why this boy, ever since he was young, liked Zhan Mohan so much, following him around like a shadow.
This child had his own thoughts, and she couldn't reveal her intentions too early, lest it attract trouble.
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan returned to their room. She anxiously asked.
"Zhan Mohan, let's talk about your conditions. What exactly do you want me to do so you'll let Xin Ran and my mother go?"
"I said, it depends on your performance. Also, don't mention that Xin Ran's name in front of me again. Perhaps it will displease me, and I'll make him stay inside for a few more years."
Zhan Mohan's face was tense, his eyes as cold as if poisoned.
The more Wei Yumeng defended Xin Ran in front of him, the angrier he became. He couldn't suppress the surge of anger within him.
Instinctively, she wanted to retort, but recalling what he had just said, she held back her words.
Wei Yumeng tilted her head up, "Why did you help me just now? Don't you wish to see me punished by your grandfather most right now?"
If it wasn't through his own hands, how could Zhan Mohan let go of such a good opportunity?
Zhan Mohan didn't argue. Instead, he followed her words and said helplessly.
"Yes, I wish my mother would use the family law again and whip you to death. That would save me a lot of trouble."
"Zhan Mohan, you..."
Did this man have a poisonous tongue? How could he say such things?
He was too lazy to play mind games with her, so he decided to tell her the truth.
"The only reason I covered for you is that I don't want this matter to spread outside and affect my reputation. I also don't want others to know that I, Zhan Mohan, married such a woman who is unfaithful!"
"Zhan Mohan, I haven't done anything unfaithful to you! You said the child wasn't yours and took me to the hospital to force an abortion. I didn't say anything."
She had already made the greatest concession.
"Wei Yumeng, as long as you stay here obediently, when I get tired of you, I will naturally let you leave. Your constant attempts to escape now will only ignite my competitive spirit."
If she had been well-behaved, he wouldn't have bothered. But she kept doing things that angered him. It wasn't anyone's fault but her own.
Wei Yumeng sat on the bed, "Don't worry, even if I wanted to leave now, I couldn't."
Xin Ran was still inside, and her mother was being watched by Zhan Mohan. What could she do?
Fang Xun then entered, "Mr. Zhan, the Xin family has learned of the situation and is rushing over."
Zhan Mohan, however, wasn't flustered at all.
"What if they come? Doesn't he know the magnitude of his crime? To ruin his future for a woman he has no relation to, how foolish!"
As Zhan Mohan spoke, his stern gaze swept over Wei Yumeng, his voice carrying a chilling coldness that made one tremble.
Fang Xun remained silent this time. In reality, their Mr. Zhan had done quite a bit for Wei Yumeng, but he was just not good at expressing himself.
Wei Yumeng's heart pounded. She stepped forward and asked Zhan Mohan.
"Will he really stay inside forever?"
Zhan Mohan remained silent, and Fang Xun said nothing.
Wei Yumeng vaguely understood something. She rushed forward and tightly grabbed Zhan Mohan's hem.
"You have a way, don't you? Zhan Mohan, I beg you, save Xin Ran. This is my fault. If I hadn't asked him, he wouldn't have helped me with this favor."
If she had known such a huge problem would arise, she would never have let Xin Ran help her escape.
Fang Xun saw she was on the verge of tears, but Mr. Zhan's expression grew increasingly grim. Suddenly, he smashed the water glass he was holding, shards of glass scattering everywhere.
Wei Yumeng flinched in fright.
Fang Xun quickly tried to placate him, "Mr. Zhan, please don't be angry. Madam is only concerned because Xin Ran is her friend and doesn't want to implicate him."
A sharp glint flashed in the man's eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved into a sneer.
"Since you're so forgetful, you can go to the secret room for two days. Only give her water."
Fang Xun couldn't help but plead for Wei Yumeng, "Mr. Zhan, Madam was just momentarily confused. Please forgive her this once. She just had a miscarriage and then suffered disciplinary action. If she's confined to that cold secret room for two days, her health..."
"Fang Xun, if you say one more word, you'll go in with her!"
Wei Yumeng knew Fang Xun meant well, but Zhan Mohan's mind was made up, and he was unlikely to change it.
She forced a smile at Fang Xun.
"Fang Xun, thank you. Don't argue with him because of me."
"Madam, why can't you just listen to Mr. Zhan?"
Their Mr. Zhan wasn't as fierce as he seemed. Like a tiger, as long as you stroked him the right way, he wouldn't do anything.
But recently, every word Madam spoke was like stepping on a landmine. Each step triggered a severe reaction, hitting all of Mr. Zhan's sensitive spots.
Wei Yumeng was directly led out by Fang Xun and met Zhan Yichen in the corridor.
He stopped Fang Xun.
"Where are you taking her?"