A prominent tree invites the wind, and Shi Shi clearly understood that if she really did something to Zhong Mengxuan, it would be akin to directly delivering leverage to the enemies of the Lu Family.
When it came to that point, if it really implicated the Lu Family, she wouldn't have a good outcome either. It was for this reason that she chose to negotiate with Zhong Mengxuan today, instead of having Mengxuan's child dealt with directly.
After a long while, Shi Shi spoke again, "Zhong Mengxuan, since you so desire to stay by Chenran's side, then I will grant you your wish."
Hearing Shi Shi finally relent, Zhong Mengxuan relaxed a bit but before she could rejoice, she was stunned by Shi Shi's next words.
"However, you must still terminate the pregnancy. You can't have a child until Jiarui has given birth to hers."
"What?" Zhong Mengxuan could hardly believe her ears, "The child in my belly is Chenran's flesh and blood, your grandchild as well! How can you be so heartless?"
