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A large gathering was underway, and Maid Yu approached the door of the Study, saying:
"Master, Third Lady, the Marquis asked me to convey a message. Uncle and Aunt are coming to visit Seventh Sister and would like to know if it is convenient for you and the Third Lady..."
Yun Kexin's eyes were fixed on the book, but her heart jolted: Uncle and Aunt? Does that mean there will also be cousins? She felt a pang of guilt thinking about her indifference towards their family in her past life.
"Last time it was Uncle and Aunt, and this time it's changed to Uncle and Aunt," Fu Lian snorted through her nose, a hint of sarcasm curling her lips. "The Second House really can't let go of our Seventh Young Lady."
"Don't be so harsh," Yun Yang looked up from his desk, reproaching her. "When Second Sister-in-law was pregnant with Seventh Young Lady, her family knew all about it. But later it fell silent; they must have understood the reasons behind it, which is why they haven't come knocking. This shows that Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law have kept their promise from back then. Why should the lady speak so harshly?"
"Come knocking?" Fu Lian's voice suddenly rose, her Phoenix Eyes narrowing as she sneered. "What do they want? Do they think they can just take Seventh Young Lady back by force?! I want to see how the Second House's family plans to take Seventh Young Lady from the Third House!"
"Ridiculous!" Yun Yang slammed his palm on the book, eyes wide open. "It's the first time in three years that Second Brother's uncle and aunt have come to visit Sister Xin. When did they ever try to take the child away? It's absurd!"
"Yes, it's their first visit in three years! Why wait until now?! Hmph," Fu Lian's gaze swept over Yun Kexin sitting on Yun Yang's lap, "Isn't it because they calculated that the child has grown up enough to understand human speech? Just a little nudge and they can achieve their ulterior motives. The people from the Second House can't show their faces themselves, so they send their family members instead. Their scheme is quite subtle!"
"That's just a woman's perspective!" Yun Yang said angrily, his lips moving as if he had countless words to unleash but held back because of the child present. He picked up Yun Kexin and stood up, saying, "Come on, Seventh Young Lady, I'll take you to see your Uncle, Aunt, and cousins."
He walked past Fu Lian without acknowledging her and headed straight out of the Study. Fu Lian was so furious that her teeth ground together; her red lips trembled in anger but she could only follow him out.
Yun Yang carried Yun Kexin out of the Study door, bypassed the side entrance, and entered the Main Hall. They immediately saw Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, and other relatives from the Second House already seated on the left side of the Main Hall waiting.
As soon as they saw Yun Yang carrying Yun Kexin step over the threshold, they all stood up—
"Third Brother, sorry for disturbing you again," Yun You said with a smile. "My uncle and aunt want to meet their niece—" He spoke cautiously and directly referred to Yun Kexin as "niece."
Yun Yang frowned in dissatisfaction and said, "Second Brother, what do you mean by that? Why treat me like an outsider? If you want to see Sister Xin, you can come anytime; I wonder who would dare stop you?!"
With your mother acting like a fierce guard against thieves, who would dare come! Yun Kexin leaned her head against Yun Yang's chest and secretly complained.
Then, Yun Yang had everyone from the Second House sit back down and instructed the maid to serve tea and bring some candies. Once everything was ready, Bochao politely said, "Third Uncle misunderstood. I heard my sister and Brother-in-law speak highly of the Seventh Young Lady from the Third House, so I was curious to come and take a look."
Earlier in the Second House and on the way here, the Yun Couple had already clarified the stakes involved. Therefore, Bochao was cautious in his words, careful not to arouse suspicion or displeasure from those in the Third House.
He couldn't help but glance at Yun Kexin, who was sitting on Yun Yang's lap—dressed in a rosy red satin jacket embroidered with golden threads, her hair styled in twin buns, and wearing embroidered lotus shoes. She leaned lazily against Yun Yang.
Early spring was still cold, and most people, including children, had not yet taken off their winter clothes, looking as round as balls. However, Yun Kexin's attire appeared neither bulky nor clumsy; instead, it looked quite delicate. Her bright eyes sparkled as she wore an innocent smile on her small face.
Bochao sighed inwardly; such a charming niece now called others "Mother" and "Father," having no connection to him as her uncle.
"Sister Xin, how about we go visit Second Uncle and Auntie today?" Yun Yang adjusted Yun Kexin to sit sideways and gently coaxed her, "Cousin and Cousin have many delicious treats and fun things waiting for you."
Unexpectedly, Yun Kexin pulled her finger out of her mouth, turned her head away, and said, "I don't want to go."
Everyone in the hall was taken aback, except for Fu Lianyin and Dai Chun Ni, whose smug expressions were hard to conceal.
"Kexin, be good. Come to your mother," Fu Lianyin reached out and forcibly hugged Yun Kexin, even moving toward Yue Ziyun and Yun You with feigned sincerity. "Listen to your mother; Second Uncle and Auntie are very nice and will take good care of Sister Xin. Cousin will even take you to buy Sugar Figurines..."
The people from the Second House felt increasingly pained; the more Fu Lianyin enjoyed it!
"I don't want to!" Yun Kexin struggled out of Fu Lianyin's embrace and ran toward Yun Yang, her voice tinged with tears. "Auntie is bad; she will hit Cousin and Cousin. Kexin is scared; I don’t want to go..."
Yun Yang shuddered all over; his face turned pale as he met the shocked expressions of Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law! Especially Yue Ziyun, whose face was filled with rage; her fair complexion flushed red with anger. In shock, she couldn't utter a single question—
The people from the Third House actually slandered a child with such filthy accusations!
"Kexin, tell Father," Yun Yang's face shifted from white to green then to a deep shade of anger as he spoke slowly and heavily, emphasizing each word. "Who has been very bad to your Auntie? Who hit Cousin and Cousin?!"
Fu Lianyin was taken aback, and then suddenly realized something was wrong. His pupils dilated in an instant. Dai Chun Ni's legs went weak, and she couldn't stand up straight, her shifty eyes darting around as she trembled and walked up to Yun Kexin, extending her hand.
"Seventh Young Lady, come, Concubine will take you—"
"Get lost!" Yun Yang shouted at Dai Chun Ni. Dai Chun Ni was so frightened that she retreated to the side and dared not speak again.
He took Yun Kexin's hand and asked gently yet seriously, "Kexin, tell Father quickly, who said those things to you!"
"Oh, it was Nanny Rong," Yun Kexin replied with a blank expression, as if she didn't understand why Yun Yang was suddenly furious. "Last night, she took Kexin to the dressing room to get dressed and specifically told me that if Second Uncle and Auntie or Cousin called me to the Second House to spend the night or play, I must not go because Second Uncle and Auntie always argue. Especially Auntie; when she fights, it's really fierce. She throws things and even hits Cousin... Father, is this true? Kexin is scared!"
Yue Ziyun could no longer hold back and wanted to jump up but was held down by Yun You. The hall fell into a terrifying and suffocating silence. After a moment, Yun Yang's furious roar echoed:
"Someone, go find that old hag Nanny Rong for me!"
Yun Kexin lowered her gaze, a cold smile spreading from the corners of her lips until it reached the depths of her eyes, where a chilling light glimmered—
Nanny Rong, your good days are over!
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