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Sun Rulan's face was as pale as frost, her eyes filled with cold mockery as she watched the master and servants of the Third House leave the North Courtyard one after another. She was still seething with anger inside: Dai Chun Ni had nearly caused her to be disgraced; if it weren't for her two sons discovering the truth in time, she didn't know how much longer she would have been deceived!
If this had happened with a Concubine from her First House, she would have already issued a "Dismissal of Concubine" decree to expel her from the Duke's residence. Yet, being from the Third House, there was nothing she could do besides making threats. She had to maintain the demeanor of a sister-in-law and allow the Third House to handle it themselves. How unreasonable! However, given the commotion that had arisen, the Third House would definitely not let Dai Chun Ni off easily...
With this thought, Sun Rulan's anger eased a bit.
She then turned to comfort Yue Ziyun, apologizing, "Second Sister-in-law, I’m sorry for putting you in this position. It’s all my fault for not recognizing people clearly and being careless enough to fall into their trap. As your sister-in-law, I feel guilty towards you..."
Yue Ziyun's face was devoid of color, her gaze heavy as if she hadn't heard Sun Rulan's words. It wasn't until Yun You reminded her that she came back to her senses and calmly said, "Sister-in-law, this is not your fault. How could you have seen through some people's intentions—" She paused suddenly and changed her tone with a smile, "We are all family; let's just let it go. Just now, in front of everyone, Third Uncle will also have to 'punish' according to Family Law."
"Knowing that Second Sister-in-law is so understanding makes me feel relieved," Sun Rulan replied with a slight smile. "From now on, Second Sister-in-law will take charge of everything and ensure that certain people won't find any loopholes again..."
The Yue Clan smiled lightly in agreement, and the two exchanged pleasantries while walking. Although Yun Ci and Yun You wore dark expressions filled with indignation, they felt it was inappropriate to speak more about their family's internal affairs and could only swallow their anger.
In the courtyard of the Western Courtyard Third Branch, Yun Yang forcefully pushed Dai Chun Ni to the ground and glared at her as he ordered, "Someone, go fetch the Family Law bamboo stick!"
"No, no—" Dai Chun Ni scrambled to Yun Yang's side, clutching his clothing with both hands and crying out hoarsely, "Master, Consort truly knows her mistake. Please spare me this time; next time—"
"You still want there to be a next time!" Yun Yang kicked Dai Chun Ni in the chest in a fit of rage and shouted, "Today I will break your limbs according to Ancestral Law and see if you dare embarrass me again!"
"No, no! Master, you misunderstood Consort's intentions," Dai Chun Ni crawled back to Yun Yang's legs and wrapped her arms around them. "It was my foolishness that led me to do such stupid things this time; it will never happen again—" She sobbed pitifully with tears streaming down her face and nostrils flaring. However, this sight only made Yun Yang more disgusted.
"Are you all mute? Hurry up and bring me the bamboo stick!" Yun Yang shouted angrily.
Yun Kexin lowered her head to hide the smirk in her eyes: Dai Chun Ni, framing others will come back to haunt you. This time under Ancestral Family Law, even if you don't lose your limbs, you'll become useless from now on. Let's see what skills you have left to be Fu Lianyin's 'strategist'!
As she was thinking this way, someone suddenly bent down and whispered in her ear: Xin'er, quickly go find Third Uncle; don’t let anyone know. The sooner, the better!
Yun Kexin turned her head: It's Fu Lianyin! What does she want Third Uncle to come here for?
Seeing her dazed expression, Fu Lianyin showed impatience but had to maintain a gentle demeanor:
"Xiner, be good and listen to your mother, otherwise your Father will be in trouble."
Yun Kexin felt suspicious but didn't hesitate much before running out of the Western Courtyard. She found Yun Jinxiu, who was drinking tea and feeding fish, in the noodle shop to the right of the North Courtyard.
"Uncle, Uncle," Yun Kexin said with a flushed face, breathless, "Mother asked me to find you and come over."
Yun Jinxiu patiently listened to Yun Kexin's fragmented and confused speech until he finally understood one phrase: "Concubine, getting beaten..."
Yun Jinxiu's face froze for a moment, his brows furrowing. Without saying a word, he took Yun Kexin's hand and headed straight for the Western Courtyard.
Just as they reached the entrance of the courtyard, they heard Yun Yang shouting at a servant in one of the courtyards:
"Where's the bamboo board? Why hasn't it been brought yet? Can't you even fetch something? Do you not want to work anymore?"
"No, sir," a servant stepped forward, bowing and shrinking back. "The bamboo board used for Family Law suddenly can't be found..."
"Go find it!" Yun Yang rarely lost his temper, his eyes turning red with anger. "If you can't find it, just bring me my riding whip."
"Stop!" Yun Jinxiu stood at the entrance of the courtyard and let out a thunderous shout.
Yun Yang turned around in shock and froze in place—Third Uncle! What surprised him even more was that standing beside him was Yun Kexin!
For the first time, he looked at her with a reproachful gaze—Yun Jinxiu's arrival would make things much more difficult regarding Family Law, possibly even nullifying it.
This was because Dai Chun Ni was the legitimate daughter of one of Yun Jinxiu's former colleagues. Due to her dark complexion, no one had proposed marriage when she reached a suitable age. Therefore, Yun Jinxiu discussed with his colleague about marrying her into the Duke's residence as a concubine for the Third House. At that time, Yun Yang was displeased but couldn't oppose it; he could only reluctantly accept Dai Chun Ni like receiving an unwanted gift. This was the psychological reason behind his long-standing indifference and coldness towards her.
In her past life, Yun Kexin did not understand these internal matters and did not pay attention to the complex relationships involved. In this life, she finally began to see some signs. No wonder Fu Lianyin wanted her to find Third Uncle; she was worried that if Dai Chun Ni really caused Yun Yang some harm, it would be difficult to explain to Yun Jinxiu, and then the entire Third House would suffer.
"Third Uncle, what brings you here?" Yun Yang was not intimidated by Yun Jinxiu's imposing presence; on the contrary, he straightened his back—this time he had sufficient reasons under Family Law and was not afraid of criticism.
"If I don't come, are you waiting for someone to be killed?" Yun Jinxiu, with his unsteady old steps, walked over slowly, exasperated. "You wretched child! Don't you think about who brought Chun Ni into the Third House? Are you hitting a Substitute Concubine? You're hitting my old face!"
Yun Jinxiu was old, his teeth all gone, and his speech was somewhat unclear. Every time he spoke, he splattered saliva everywhere. Fu Lianyin, standing a few steps away from him, could not escape being splashed with spit. Disgusted, she took out a handkerchief to wipe her face and clothes as if he had just spat on her, and she quickly moved aside as if avoiding a plague.
Yun Kexin barely managed to suppress her laughter.
"Dai Chun Ni," Yun Yang did not want to clash with Third Uncle. He turned his head and looked at the Concubine who had collapsed on the ground like a puddle of mud. "You should clearly confess your misdeeds to Third Uncle so that he doesn't think I wronged you and mistakenly punished you."
After finishing, he took a deep breath and turned aside.
Dai Chun Ni clung to Yun Jinxiu like a drowning person grasping a lifeline, kneeling beside him in tears. "Third Uncle, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have been greedy while buying vegetables and even pocketed the leftover money. After the incident, I worried about being punished and lied that I was buying food for Seventh Young Lady... Third Uncle, I truly realize my mistake and repent. Please spare Consort this time..."
Yun Kexin sighed inwardly: After being confused for several years, she was finally clear at this moment. If Dai Chun Ni stubbornly denied everything relying on Third Uncle's support, it might be that even Yun Jinxiu would be too embarrassed to speak up for her. However, her act of "repentance" played right into Third Uncle's hands—since she admitted her fault, hitting her would not align with the decorum of the Duke's residence!
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