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Yun Yang let out a cold laugh and slowly interrupted, "Princess, I just asked Xin'er to take care of everything so that the father and daughter could return together. I did not mention the Madam."
Wang Ling was choked up and sulkily closed her mouth, refusing to speak.
Fu Lianyin jumped up in shock, "My lord, are you really going to abandon the Consort?" With that, she deftly pulled out a silk handkerchief from her sleeve to cover her face and sobbed.
"Lord Yun, I have a question as well," although Han Wang felt displeased, he managed to maintain a facade of harmony and asked coldly yet rationally, "If you are dissatisfied with my sister, you can speak frankly. As her elder brother, it is my duty to teach her properly—"
"Han Wang is being too serious. I only heard the Madam mention that Xiao'er wants to stay at her uncle's house. It seems she hasn't returned home for quite some time," Yun Yang said calmly, his years of experience in officialdom allowing him to be composed and tactful. "It is my fault as her husband for not being considerate enough to notice the Madam's homesickness. Therefore, I should have spent more time with her. However, Yun Ke is a descendant of the Yun family, and the selection for the Martial Champion relates to his future. How can I, as his Third Uncle, remain indifferent? So please forgive me, Han Wang."
"No, no, no, my lord," Fu Lianyin sensed the sarcasm in Yun Yang's words but approached without anger. "The Consort's homesickness is true; she does want to be close to her family. However, since the Consort has married into the Duke's household as the Third House, she will always be part of the Third House. Her husband is also the Consort's," Fu Lianyin paused for breath before continuing, "Moreover, I am also Yun Ke's third aunt. His participation in the final selection for Martial Champion is a great joy and honor for our family; how could we possibly leave out his third aunt? The Consort wishes to return to the capital with my lord; I will send someone to prepare immediately."
Fearing that Yun Yang would object, Fu Lianyin hurriedly left her seat to instruct her servants.
"I also heard from Father and Mother that the Emperor wants our whole family to move to the capital," Princess said proudly to Yun Kexin. "Seventh Sister, we will be able to see each other often then; we might even become friends. You don't mind, do you?"
Fu Yueze and Wang Ling were both startled and looked at Li Yurong with suspicion: The Jin Wangfu is moving to the capital? When did this happen? Why hadn't they heard Jin Wang mention it? If Jin Wang really moved to the capital, it would be difficult for them to "forge connections" in the future.
"Thank you, Princess, for thinking highly of me," Yun Kexin smiled with crescent-shaped eyes. "Having a friend who is a Princess is indeed an honor for Xin'er."
Li Yurong was clearly pleased with Yun Kexin's response and kept smiling brightly, completely forgetting about Fu Yihang.
"Uncle-in-law, Aunt, do you really have to leave so soon?" Fu Yihang finally spoke up and called out lightly to Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin. "But I haven't had much chance to talk with Cousin Kexin yet! Mother said there are still over ten days left; can't we play a bit longer?"
Wang Ling could hardly bear seeing Fu Yihang so reluctant towards Yun Kexin. After finally getting rid of her, now their precious son was acting like this. If Yun Yang really took action, wouldn't that be disastrous!
Yun Kexin saw through Wang Ling's hypocrisy and sneered inwardly: Don't worry; I'm not interested in visiting your Han Wangfu again. Besides, this time it was you who invited me here. As for your precious son Fu Yihang, just pray for his safety; when the time comes, I won't hold back!
Yun Kexin wanted to mock a few more words but saw Feng Yinxiao rushing back into the palace less than an hour after leaving. Upon seeing them, he anxiously said:
"Lord Yun, Third Madam, and Seventh Sister, you must return to the capital immediately without delay."
The people present looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what had happened. Fu Yihang was especially furious; he was doing everything he could to persuade Yun Kexin to stay, yet Feng Yinxiao had barged in, demanding that Uncle and Aunt's family return to the capital immediately! Just the thought of Yun Kexin going back to the capital and giving the Young Marquis an opportunity made him seethe with anger.
"Youth Lord, what do you mean by this?" Fu Yihang said coldly. "Why are you being so rude as to demand that my uncle and Aunt's family return to the capital at once? Do you realize where we are? This is Han Wangfu!"
Ma Minghao was on the verge of drawing his sword in anger but was stopped by Feng Yinxiao's calm gaze.
"Youth Lord, what has happened?" Yun Kexin stepped forward and asked with a nod.
Feng Yinxiao looked grave as he gazed at Yun Kexin, his dark eyes losing their luster. It seemed he was forced to speak, his lips moving with difficulty: "Seventh Sister, Second Master... has passed away!"
Feng Yinxiao's voice was low, yet it struck like a thunderclap in the hall of Han Wangfu! Everyone heard it clearly! Fu Yihang was left dumbfounded!
Yun Yang stood up in shock from his chair and walked step by step toward Feng Yinxiao.
"What did you say?!" Yun Kexin suddenly looked up, her bright eyes narrowing into slits, her face pale as death, her expression revealing indescribable pain. "Youth Lord, who passed away just now? How did it happen? Quickly!"
Feng Yinxiao couldn't bear to look at Yun Kexin; instead, he turned to the approaching Yun Yang and said:
"Lord Yun, I just received news from the capital that Second Master Yun You was murdered two days ago in Tian Zhuang..."
"Second Brother was killed?" Yun Yang exclaimed in shock and anger. "Who did this?!"
Feng Yinxiao did not answer Yun Yang's question but instead said, "Yun Ke has sent word requesting that Lord Yun return to the capital immediately to investigate the murderer!"
Yun Kexin felt as if the world was spinning; her mind went blank, repeating over and over a single phrase: Father is dead! Father is dead! Who killed him? Who killed him...
In a daze, everything before her turned pitch black; she could see nothing. Her legs went weak, and she collapsed like a wooden doll.
"Seventh Sister..." Feng Yinxiao was taken aback. Ignoring any propriety between men and women, he swiftly reached out with his long arms and caught Yun Kexin in his embrace, crouching down as he gently called out, "Seventh Sister, what’s wrong? Wake up..."
Everyone rushed over, forming a circle around the two.
"Quick, go get some fine salt," Fu Yueze loudly instructed the Nursemaid beside him, "and some water."
"Kexin, Kexin," Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin shook Yun Kexin's arms one after the other, saying, "Wake up, don't be sad."
The fine salt brought by Fu Yihang and the Nursemaid was placed under Yun Kexin's nose for her to sniff, while Feng Yinxiao fed her water. Finally, Yun Kexin slowly opened her eyes, blankly scanning the people around her. Her gaze finally landed on Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin as she mournfully said:
"Father, Mother, I want to go home..."
"Okay, we'll go back right away," Yun Yang said with red-rimmed eyes, suppressing the tremor in his throat. "Immediately! Right now! Not a moment's delay!"
Yun Kexin was heartbroken and didn't pay attention to how Feng Yinxiao holding her might affect things. At this moment, her heart had already flown to the capital, to the Duke of E State Mansion—Second House—where her relatives were surely suffering!
"Help me up!" Yun Kexin sat up from Feng Yinxiao's embrace and said, looking up, "Thank you, Young Lord!"
Feng Yinxiao felt inexplicably pained seeing Yun Kexin so sorrowful that she fainted. All comforting words twisted in his heart but he held them back; he just wanted to silently accompany her.
"Lord Yun, Third Madam, are you ready?" Feng Yinxiao gently helped Yun Kexin up and steadied her before asking the Yun Family members, "We should set off now; we need to hurry."
"Everything is ready," Fu Lianyin interjected, her anxious expression seeming forced. The dazed Fu Yueze and Wang Ling finally remembered to see them off and urged their servants to help carry the Yun Family's luggage out and load it onto the carriage. Thus, the Yun Family hurriedly bid farewell.
"Father, Mother, is this real?" Fu Yihang was still in disbelief as he looked at the carriage kicking up dust and asked with suspicion, "Could it be that Qingyuan Marquis is trying to trick Seventh Sister into returning to the capital with this ruse?"
"Brat!" Fu Yueze angrily scolded him for being foolish. "All you see is Seventh Sister; are you out of your mind? Do you even think before you ask? Is this kind of thing a joke?"
"Exactly! I've heard Father and Mother mention Qingyuan Marquis often," Li Yuyong said with a sneer at Fu Yihang while seeing them off at the door. "He is an upright person and definitely not someone who plays schemes behind people's backs. It's a pity Father won't go to the capital for a few more days; otherwise it would have been great if he could travel with them..."
Wang Ling felt a sinking feeling: why did Princess never get angry when hearing Hang Er mention Yun Kexin? Just now she was all smiles when talking about Feng Yinxiao, full of admiration. Could it be that she has feelings for Qingyuan Marquis? Then why does she often come looking for Hang Er?
"Hang Er, you shouldn't always call me 'Seventh Sister'," Wang Lingdan raised an eyebrow, intentionally reprimanding Li Yuyong while saying, "With the Princess here, you should be more restrained. Just because we have some connections with Prince Jin's Residence doesn't mean you can disregard the Princess. That is disrespectful."
"Yes, I understand my mistake," Fu Yihang felt a bit ashamed and irritated by the repeated remarks from several people. "What Li Yurong, the Princess said makes sense. I misjudged her intentions."
Li Yuyong smiled nonchalantly, indicating that she was just speaking casually and that Prince Wangfei and the Heir Apparent shouldn't take it too seriously before taking her leave.
Two days later, the carriage carrying the Yun Family Third House finally arrived in the capital, stopping at the entrance of the Duke of E State Mansion. Yun Kexin was the first to jump down from the carriage. As she looked up, she saw two large white lanterns floating above her head, with the character "Yun" written in big letters. She stumbled slightly, almost falling over, as memories of her last meeting with her Father flooded her mind: going to Fan City with the Third House for a visit, while the First House and Second House came to see them off. Just before getting into the carriage, her Father seemed hesitant to speak, as if he had many words of advice for her but couldn't express them due to the crowd. As the carriage moved forward, she lifted the curtain and saw her Father still standing in the cold wind, waving at her, reluctant to part ways. Little did she know that this wave would turn out to be their final farewell!
Yun Kexin felt a sharp pain in her heart: Father, how did you die?! What were you trying to tell me?!
As soon as Yun Yang got off the carriage, he burst into tears: "Second Brother, Second Brother, it's all my fault for coming back late…"
Yun Kexin supported Yun Yang's arm and said with a choked voice, "Father, let's go inside."
Upon entering the mansion, everything was draped in black and white. The entire Yun Clan, including cats and dogs, wore mourning attire, and a somber atmosphere enveloped the residence.
"Three Elders, Third Madam, Seventh Sister," Cui, who was cleaning up the floor, turned around inadvertently upon seeing them and exclaimed softly: "You’re back. Second Master, he…"
Hearing the commotion, members of the First House and Second House all rushed toward the entrance.
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