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Before the people from the Third House could ask any questions, Yun Ke had already left Yun You's side and walked over to Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin. He bowed slightly and said humbly, "Third Uncle, Third Aunt, it is all my fault. Please forgive me."
"What fault do you have?" Yun Yang asked gently.
"It's like this," Yun Ke cleared his throat and said calmly, "Earlier, my mother asked me to deliver food to the Third House. In fact, the food box contained two bowls of glutinous rice lily and red date porridge—one for Sister Yun Ran and one for Seventh Sister. However, because I had seen Yun Ran bully Seventh Sister multiple times, I felt angry and lied when handing the food box to the maid, saying it was for Seventh Sister's health. I should not have lied, as it almost caused Third Uncle and Third Aunt to misunderstand Father and Mother. Therefore, it is all my fault."
Fu Lianyin subtly signaled to the maid who had just taken the food box from Yun Ke. The maid nodded in confirmation.
"I see," Yun Yang's expression softened slightly as he apologized, "No wonder you asked Sister Xin that question earlier. It's not your fault; it's Third Uncle and Third Aunt who didn't teach Ran well enough, allowing her to bully Seventh Young Lady."
Fu Lianyin's face fell: Not teaching Ran well enough? What more could be done? Should she follow the two children around to prevent them from fighting? Absurd!
"Third Brother, you're being too serious," Yun You quickly interjected. "They're just kids; it's normal for them to bicker. Remember, you also got slapped by me when we were young." He finished with a broad smile, looking generous and refined. Yun Kexin felt comforted by this and couldn't help but smile back.
"Exactly, Third Brother is being too formal," Lord Yun Ci from the First House, who was usually quiet, also smiled upon hearing Yun You mention their childhood. "People often say 'the more brothers fight, the closer they become.' We certainly had our fair share of fights..."
With that remark, even the maids, servants, and nannies began to laugh and shared some amusing childhood stories among siblings, restoring the joyful atmosphere in the main hall of the Third House.
"Since there are no more misunderstandings, we will take our leave," Yue Ziyun said with a light smile as she stood up to bid farewell. She gracefully walked towards Yun Kexin and softly said, "Yun Kexin, Auntie promised you that Cousin Yun Ke and Cousin Yun Yan would take you out to see the lanterns in the street later. So they can't stay to accompany you now. How about letting them come play with you another time?"
Yun Kexin nodded but then shook her head: she wanted to go with Mother and Father to see the lanterns at the night market during the Lantern Festival—a rare family gathering filled with joy!
However, given her current situation, would going along raise Fu Lianyin's suspicions? She had only just gained her trust; it was crucial not to jeopardize that.
Suddenly struck by an idea, Yun Kexin bypassed her mother and asked Aunt if she was taking Cousin to see the lanterns at the night market. Sun Rulan understood her intention and quickly replied, "Yes."
Thus, Yun Kexin returned to Fu Lianyin to seek her opinion:
"Mother, may I go with Aunt to see the lanterns?"
Fu Lianyin looked at her: the innocent smile on her childlike face seemed like a blank sheet of paper, easily revealing her inner thoughts—Fu Lianyin lowered her guard and pretended to hold her hand with a "helpless" expression:
"Yun Kexin, this afternoon Sister Ran from the Physician's office is indeed a bit ill with a fever, Mother has to stay home to take care of her. You won't blame me for that, will you?"
Blame? I couldn't ask for more! While Yun Kexin secretly rejoiced, she felt a sudden jolt: in her previous life, Fu Lianyin had also readily agreed to her request, but ever since the Lantern Festival, she had grown increasingly distant from the people of the Second House! What had happened in between? Would some people and matters reveal their true colors tonight?! She felt a cold thrill of excitement.
"I won't," Yun Kexin said with a silly grin, showing her white teeth as she spoke softly, "Sister is sick and needs someone to take care of her. Mother has already worked hard looking after Sister; how could I complain without helping her share the burden!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was inexplicably moved. They were surprised that Yun Kexin, who had just turned three, could express such heartfelt words; it was truly unexpected and made them envious of Fu Lianyin's "good fortune."
Yun Yang wore a proud expression, and Fu Lianyin also looked "comforted"—this child had finally been "blinded" by her eyes and ears, leaving only her mouth and limbs able to "move." With Yun Kexin's words serving as an equivalent to a "verbal guarantee," no matter how deeply the Second House tried to ingratiate themselves, it was destined to be in vain!
Fu Lianyin cast a triumphant glance at Dai Chun Ni beside her, who also wore a knowing smile.
However, the cunning Fu Lianyin understood well that children's minds are fickle; she would not completely trust Yun Kexin based solely on one sentence and let her go out alone with the First House and Second House!
Often, a single piece of candy can win over a child's heart. Therefore, until a person’s mind truly matures, their words and actions should not be taken seriously.
"Rong Mama, you accompany the Seventh Young Lady out," Fu Lianyin instructed as she looked at Rong Mama across the room. "It would be good to have someone looking after her on the way. Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law both have their own children to care for. I have matters to attend to with my husband and cannot go out. If Xinjie goes along without someone to look after her, it might cause trouble for Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law. So you must keep an eye on Seventh Sister along the way."
"I understand, Third Lady, rest assured," Rong Mama had been working in the Third House for so long that she had become quite adept; Fu Lianyin didn't need to explain further. With just a glance, she understood the meaning behind it. Rong Mama assured with her relaxed face, "I will take good care of Seventh Young Lady."
"It's cold outside; take Xinjie into the bedroom to put on a cloak before going out," Fu Lianyin added meaningfully, "We wouldn't want her to have fun and come back with a cold."
"Yes, I will go right away."
Rong Mama responded while picking up Yun Kexin and headed outside.
Is there an ulterior motive? Otherwise, she could simply have the servant bring the cloak to the hall; why does she need to follow the old lady back and forth? Yun Kexin, who was leaning on Rong Momo's shoulder, remained silent. The cold moonlight cast a shadow on Rong Momo's profile, obscuring the other side of her face that was cold and mocking in the darkness.
Once they entered the bedroom, Rong Momo set Yun Kexin down and turned to take a large red cloak from the wardrobe, draping it over her and tying it securely at the front.
"Seventh Young Lady, I want to share something heartfelt with you," Rong Momo said as she pulled Yun Kexin closer, gazing at her kindly. "Later, when we go out with their families to see the lanterns, if either the lady or the young master asks you to stay overnight at the Second House, you must not agree."
"Why not?" Yun Kexin tilted her head, pouting innocently as she asked.
"The household in the Second House is not peaceful," Rong Momo sighed dramatically and shook her head. "The Marquis and his wife often argue. What frightens me the most is—" She suddenly stopped, widening her eyes and lowering her voice as if telling a ghost story to an unsuspecting child. "The Second Madam has a bad temper. When she gets angry, she throws things and hits people. Third Young Master and Fourth Young Lady often get beaten."
Looking at the old woman putting on an act in front of her, Yun Kexin concluded that if she were not a reborn person at this moment, if she were still a girl of this age from her previous life, she would undoubtedly be fooled again by this wrinkled old face.
Just by Rong Momo's fluctuating tone and exaggerated facial expressions, any child would be easily deceived and frightened into believing her words.
As if waiting for Yun Kexin's reaction, Rong Momo stared at her in silence for a while with a strange expression. Yun Kexin also widened her eyes in response, feeling anxious and confused.
"Auntie is that bad? I always thought she was a good person. Rong Momo, let’s go quickly and come back quickly; I’m scared."
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