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"Of course it's true," Yun Kexin said seriously as she looked at Yue Ziyun. "Mother, as an observer, I can see it clearly. Have you forgotten what happened earlier at Third Uncle's? It was Third Uncle who insisted that Father marry Third Aunt. Since their feelings are so deep, how could he just divorce her?"
"The Seventh Young Lady is growing up and becoming more sensible, knowing how to comfort others," Yue Clan said with a gentle smile as she reached out to smooth Yun Kexin's hair. "But if it were truly as you say, why does he remain silent in the face of Third Uncle's bullying and the oppression from the Third House? You must understand, as the master of the Second House, if he doesn't speak up, what can I, a mere woman, do?"
"I believe Father must have his reasons..." Yun Kexin replied without hesitation.
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Yun You rushed in, panting. He instinctively looked up and was startled to see the white silk hanging from the beam, turning his face pale.
Ignoring Yun Kexin's presence, he stepped forward and pulled Yue Ziyun close, his emotions running high as he exclaimed, "Madam, what are you doing? What are you doing?"
"What do you think I'm doing? Didn't the Marquis see it?" Yue Clan frowned and turned her face away, still angry.
"Madam, I always thought you understood me best. I never expected..." Yun You held onto Yue Ziyun's hand tightly, unwilling to let go. "You saw what happened just now. If I hadn't forced you to leave like that, I wouldn't have had any way out."
Yun Kexin smiled slightly to herself; just as she had thought, there was no doubt about her father's feelings for her mother. But why was he so unwilling to confront Third Uncle directly?
Filial piety is important, but if an elder can manipulate and bully the Second House while he remains silent as its master, that is simply unacceptable. This left Yun Kexin feeling perplexed.
"Marquis, do you think I only had this thought because of what you said in Third Uncle's house?" Yue Clan asked angrily as she broke free from Yun You's grip and staggered toward the table. "I can no longer endure being bullied and having to silently suffer through this! I can't imagine what will happen to the Second House if this continues."
"Madam, you're not the only one enduring this kind of life," Yun You said. "I am too. Third Uncle is an elder and holds a position in the cabinet; these are not reasons for my constant compromises—it's because of Father."
Yun Kexin was shocked; Third Uncle was actually in the cabinet. No wonder he acted so arrogantly and domineeringly. But Father had just been thinking of their deceased grandfather—what was going on?
Yue Ziyun turned around and looked at Yun You, who was so close, filled with doubts.
"Do you know what my father called me for before he passed away?" Yun You asked himself while looking at Yue Ziyun. "He told me that my Third Uncle never married and has no children, and that I must take care of him until he grows old and dies."
"Respecting the elderly is a virtue, and the Consort has never opposed the Marquis's filial piety, but Third Uncle..."
"Let me finish," Yun You raised his hand to stop the Yue Clan, staring blankly at the ground. "Third Uncle has a heart condition. My father told me to avoid provoking him as much as possible. If I can endure and take a step back, I should not create conflict. Last year, he had a disagreement with an Imperial Censor in court and fainted on the spot... I'm not always accommodating him; rather, I avoid direct confrontation when I can tolerate it and still protect you. Otherwise, if anything happens to Third Uncle, the blame will fall on the Second House."
"Since the Marquis has said this much, what else can I say?" The Yue Clan no longer had thoughts of seeking death but was clearly disheartened and unwilling to discuss further. "However, I must say this upfront: if the Third House plays tricks against the Second House again, even if the Marquis truly wants to write a divorce letter to dismiss me, as the Second House's lady, I will no longer tolerate treachery."
Yue Ziyun's voice was soft but struck Yun You's heart like a heavy hammer, causing him great pain.
"I don't care how you feel; you must promise me that there will be no such actions in the future. When you just entered the door, it truly scared me to death," Yun You straightened Yue Ziyun's body, his serious face paired with pleading eyes. "If anything goes wrong with you, how will I face Feng Xiong? I would be letting him down for what he did back then—"
Before Yun You could finish, Yue Ziyun quickly covered his mouth with her palm, her face even slightly flushed, leaving Yun Kexin confused.
Who was this "Feng Xiong" mentioned by their father? Why did both of them show such expressions when this person was brought up?
"Enough of that," Yue Ziyun looked at Yun You for a moment before speaking. "How long ago was that? Why do you keep bringing it up? I promised the Marquis."
Only then did Yun You reveal a smile, but thinking about Yun Cheng returning home made his smile fade again.
"Madam, in a few days it will be Third Uncle's birthday. Fourth Brother... he will come back."
"Fourth Brother?" The Yue Clan showed joy on her face. "Is that true?"
Yun Kexin was not surprised by her mother's happiness, as in her previous life, Fourth Uncle had a close relationship with the Second House and respected his Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law.
"Yes," Yun You was not as happy as Yue Ziyun; instead, he looked troubled. "You know the relationship between Fourth Brother and Third Uncle. I'm worried—"
"That's also caused by Third Uncle. My lord, have you forgotten? If it weren't for Third Uncle, Fourth Brother wouldn't still be afraid to get married..."
"Madam!" Yun You raised his voice and squinted, as he caught a glimpse of Yun Kexin and realized he had neglected her for quite some time. "No... Seventh Young Lady, come here to Second Uncle."
Yun Kexin smiled and approached, saying, "Father."
Yun You was taken aback and took a moment to respond. After Yue Ziyun recounted what had happened in the inner room, he realized that if it weren't for Kexin arriving in time to speak to her, she might have already passed away.
"That's wonderful, truly wonderful," Yun You expressed his feelings with great difficulty, holding Yun Kexin's hand and murmuring the words he had said years ago. "After all, she is my own child. Knowing to recognize Mother and Father, Kexin, you have really helped Father a lot this time."
"Father, this is what a daughter should do," Yun Kexin replied with a slight smile. "Kexin was also afraid of causing trouble for the Second House and was reluctant to reveal it. If it weren't for Mother wanting to do something foolish tonight, I would have continued to keep it hidden until the right moment to be honest with you and Mother."
"You did well, Kexin. Mother and Father won't blame you," Yun You said thoughtfully, placing his hand on Yun Kexin's shoulder. "Everything that happened in this room tonight should not be mentioned to anyone else."
"Yes, Father." Yun Kexin nodded solemnly.
"Also, during Third Uncle's birthday celebration in a few days, I heard that Third Brother's nephew from the Fu Family will also come," Yun You lowered his head for a moment, seemingly hesitant to speak about something important. After a while, he raised his head and asked, "Kexin, do you like that nephew from the Fu Family?"
Yun Kexin could tell what her father was worried about and answered directly: "I don't like him."
Both Yun You and Yue Ziyun visibly relaxed at her response.
"Father, Mother, I have a request," Yun Kexin said abruptly.
"Seventh Young Lady, let's hear it."
"Aunt San has been thinking about finding me a teacher, but I don't like the ones she suggests. I wonder if Father and Mother know any suitable gentlemen who could be introduced to me as my teacher," Yun Kexin said with a serious smile as she looked at her parents.
Yue Ziyun pondered for a moment before replying, "I have a close friend named Zheng Hanyan. Her husband, Tong Ye, is a Hanlin scholar, and they have a son, Tong Zhichen, who is a companion to the Crown Prince. Their family lives in the capital, and Tong Ye can be your teacher. However, it would be best for your adoptive father to invite him."
"Having my adoptive father go is not as sincere as if I went myself," Yun Kexin pouted in disagreement.
"The significance is different," Yue Ziyun said gently. "But don't let Third House know this idea came from me."
"Daughter will listen to Mother," Yun Kexin smiled.
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