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Yun Ran trembled violently upon hearing this. In her panic, she looked up and saw Yun Kexin standing at the door, as if she had grabbed onto a lifeline, and hurriedly shifted Fu Lianyin's attention by saying:
“Seventh Sister, you’re here! Quickly go check on Eighth Younger Sister; she… she’s injured.”
Sure enough, before Yun Kexin could respond, Fu Lianyin abruptly turned around, her gaze turning into countless sharp arrows aimed directly at Yun Kexin.
“Mother, where is Eighth Younger Sister?” Yun Kexin did not fear her; there was no trace of guilt on her face as she calmly replied, “I just heard from Feng Momo that—”
“She’s not dead yet!” Fu Lianyin interrupted sharply, raising her phoenix eyes with a pale face, then sneered, “Seventh Young Lady, you’re so busy! How could you leave Yun Xiao behind when she’s so young?”
“Mother, it’s not like that,” Yun Kexin stepped slowly into the inner room, slightly furrowing her brow to explain, “Earlier, Yu, Elder Sister Five, my cousin, and I were all taking care of Eighth Younger Sister together. But later—”
“Yun Yan came to call you to the Second House, and you just left, didn’t you?” Fu Lianyin took a few steps toward Yun Kexin while still holding a feather duster in her hand. With a smirk at the corner of her mouth, she said, “Seventh Young Lady, don’t think I wouldn’t dare to hit you. If anything happens to Yun Xiao today, not only will it be your fault, but Fifth Young Lady and Yu will also have to suffer alongside Eighth Young Lady!”
Yun Kexin secretly scoffed: Fu Lianyin, you wouldn’t dare to hit me? You must be wishing for my early demise! At this point, you’re still trying to sound nice; it’s truly ridiculous!
She raised her head, her clear and ethereal eyes meeting Fu Lianyin's cold gaze as if two blades were confronting each other.
“Mother. Kexin doesn’t want to argue further,” Yun Kexin said with a fearless smile on her lips. “Yu, my cousin, and Elder Sister Five are all here; you can ask them what happened.”
Fu Yihang quickly stepped up beside them and said anxiously: “Aunt, this really isn’t Cousin Kexin’s fault. Earlier when Yun Yan came with a message, she was supposed to accompany Eighth Younger Sister. She can go later; Fifth Sister and I can take care of her. We let her go first because it wouldn’t be good for Fifth Sister to keep Fourth Uncle waiting.”
Fu Yihang actually knew that Yu and Yun Ran had already explained everything to Fu Lianyin beforehand. It was Fu Lianyin who had long harbored resentment against Yun Kexin: initially wanting to take revenge on the child from the Second House by trying to “train” her into a “sheep” or a “secret weapon” to catch the Second House off guard.
Who would have thought that after several years, Yun Kexin hadn’t improved at all; she was still so “simple-minded” and frequently interacted with the Second House.
What was most frustrating was that she couldn’t be beaten or scolded but had to be treated like a treasure instead. The fire in Fu Lianyin's heart had been burning until now without being able to erupt; it truly made one admire her “deep skills.”
Since childhood, Fu Lianyin had never found an opportunity to teach Yun Kexin a lesson. Now that she had finally caught a chance today, how could she let it slip away easily? Even if she couldn’t hit her, scolding her would suffice.
“This is none of your business. Get out,” Fu Lianyin coldly glared at Fu Yihang before turning back to Yun Kexin with a sinister tone. “Even if you have countless reasons, you shouldn’t have left Yun Xiao alone for the Second House while Eighth Younger Sister got hurt. As an older sister, don’t you bear any responsibility at all? Don’t you feel even a little guilty? It’s surprising that Yun Xiao always remembers her Seventh Sister…”
Yun Kexin was furious; flames ignited in her eyes. All the words of confrontation surged to her lips but she took a deep breath instead. She extended both of her white arms and opened her palms while looking straight ahead indifferently.
“Mother, although Kexin doesn’t believe I should be responsible for Eighth Younger Sister's fall this time, since you think it’s my fault and that I’ve failed my sisterly duty towards Eighth Sister, then let your reprimand be.”
Fu Lianyin tugged at the corner of her mouth, narrowing her eyes with a cold smile: "Hit you? If I really could, do you think I would hold back? I wouldn't have waited until now!"
"Seventh Young Lady, Mother isn't going to hit you," Fu Lianyin said, lowering the hand she had clearly intended to raise, with a smile hiding a knife. "It's just that this matter needs to be handled fairly by Mother. You all made mistakes. Since Fifth Young Lady and Cousin Fu have been punished, naturally you cannot be left out; otherwise, others will think I, as Mother, am being biased. So I can only inconvenience you a bit and punish you with house arrest, forbidding you from leaving the Third House until Third Uncle's birthday."
"Thank you, Mother!" Yun Kexin put down her hand and shot a cold glance at Fu Lianyin. "If Mother has nothing else, I'll go back to my room for my 'house arrest.'"
"Go ahead," Fu Lianyin raised an eyebrow in triumph.
"Aunt, this isn't Cousin Kexin's fault; this, this is..." Fu Yihang stammered anxiously, wanting to continue defending Yun Kexin but found himself at a loss for words since he had already told the truth.
"You go back to the Study and read," Fu Lianyin said to Fu Yihang with both affection and annoyance. If it weren't for him, she would have kicked him out long ago. "No more unnecessary words."
As Yun Kexin walked toward her room, she wished fervently that Fu Yihang would keep quiet. House arrest was house arrest; during this time, she wanted to think things through. Moreover, she harbored resentment toward Third Uncle and didn't want to spend money on a birthday gift for him. By then, she could use her 'house arrest' as an excuse not to buy a gift and let Fu Lianyin arrange it for her.
Additionally, in her previous life, Third Uncle fell seriously ill after his birthday. She didn't know if it was related to Fourth Uncle; if it was, then she needed to find a way to stop Fourth Uncle.
Fu Yihang felt frustrated and shot a resentful glance at Fu Lianyin before heading to the Study. Only Yun Ran and Yu remained in the hall.
As their gazes met Fu Lianyin's smile, an inexplicable chill rose from their feet, as if they were waiting for the judgment of Yama.
"Yu, go outside and fetch twenty boards," Fu Lianyin said with a faint smile. "Do you know why you're being punished? Although Eldest Sister let you leave, you forgot that I am your master. I never allowed you to abandon Eighth Sister and leave..." She paused slightly, suppressing her smile and speaking coldly. "Also, you talk too much."
Just thinking about how Yu had followed Fu Yihang in 'cheering' for Yun Kexin made Fu Lianyin want to tear her mouth apart; she had forgotten how to 'command' her properly.
"Yes, Third Madam." Yu pitifully allowed the two servants to drag her away without daring to say another word. She understood Fu Lianyin well; the more she argued, the more severe the punishment would be.
Before long, cries of "spare my life" echoed from outside. Each wail seemed to strike Yun Ran directly, leaving her startled.
"Mother!" Yun Ran's voice trembled. "I... I really know my mistake."
"Fifth Young Lady, I will warn you one last time: keep your heart in check," Fu Lianyin glanced sideways at Yun Ran with a terrifying smile. "Don't daydream. Being a Concubine Maid might barely pass; wanting to be the legitimate wife? Your mother's grave still has the word 'concubine' on it."
It turned out that Fu Lianyin had always been clear that this time it was Yun Ran's 'thoughts' that had sent Yu away. However, Fu Yihang did not like Yun Ran. So he left her alone, which led to Yun Ran's distraction and ultimately caused this incident; Fu Lianyin was merely looking for an outlet for her frustration.
The words "Concubine Maid" pierced Yun Ran's heart like a steel knife, making her feel a deep sense of humiliation and hatred for the first time in her life.
But she did not hate Fu Lianyin; instead, she hated her own Birth Mother for being a concubine, which left her with no status in the Third House. Her jealousy towards Yun Yun Kexin reached an unprecedented level, and she now had only one thought: if she couldn't have it, Yun Yun Kexin shouldn't be able to have it either!
"Yes, Mother," Yun Ran gritted her teeth in hatred but maintained a gentle and obedient demeanor. "I will remember this."
"Go on, since you have been punished, you are exempt from confinement," Fu Lianyin looked down on Yun Ran from the bottom of her heart. Yun Yun Kexin might be a sleeping lion that she needed to guard against, but Yun Ran was at most a waking beast, not worth fearing. She coldly said, "Now get as far away from me as you can."
In the boudoir, Yun Yun Kexin stood in front of a row of six carved rosewood embroidered screens, smiling as she admired the sixth birthday gift her mother and sister had given her. The intricate stitching made Yun Yun Kexin envious; unfortunately, she did not enjoy needlework. Otherwise, she would have loved to learn and make a set of embroidered screens for them...
"What is Seventh Sister looking at?" A sudden voice startled Yun Yun Kexin. She turned to see Fu Yihang, her brows furrowed in anger. "Cousin, how can you just enter my boudoir?"
In ancient times, it was said: boys and girls should not share the same seat at the age of seven! Don't you know?
But Fu Yihang seemed to know what Yun Yun Kexin was thinking and continued, "I'm sorry; I saw the door open and came in to keep you company. We are still young now; next year when you turn six, I won't be able to enter your room like this."
Did I invite you to keep me company? Must you be so self-important? Get it straight; it's Yun Ran who can't leave you, not me!
"Cousin, Elder Sister Five just got punished by Mother," Yun Yun Kexin looked at Fu Yihang and patiently said, "You should go keep her company instead. I'm perfectly fine; why would I need company?"
Fu Yihang was taken aback and smiled awkwardly. "Well, I just wanted to talk. You know I don't have anyone to talk to in Fan City..."
What does that have to do with me? Your life doesn't require my approval! Yun Yun Kexin held back her irritation and remained silent.
In her previous life, their relationship had developed from "talking."
Seeing Yun Yun Kexin with a cold expression not responding, Fu Yihang assumed she was angry about what had happened earlier.
"Don't blame Aunt, she's usually very nice," Fu Yihang smiled again as if trying to coax a smile out of Yun Yun Kexin. "After all these years as aunt and nephew, I know her well."
I know exactly what kind of person Fu Lianyin is; I don't need you playing the good guy here.
"No, I'm not blaming Mother," Yun Yun Kexin suppressed the truth that wanted to burst forth from within her and controlled her volume as she casually replied. "It's my fault; I should have taken Yun Xiao to the Nursemaid first so that this wouldn't have happened." She paused slightly and composed herself before continuing, "How is Eighth Younger Sister doing? Since I'm confined at home by Mother, Cousin should go check on her when you have time."
"I will," Fu Yihang said slowly as he took out a green turquoise flower-shaped hairpin from his collar. "Cousin Kexin, this is a gift I brought for you from Fan City. I hope you accept it."
Yun Kexin knew that if she did not accept this so-called "meeting gift," Fu Yihang would not leave. So, without even glancing at it, she reached out and took it, saying, "Thank you, cousin."
Fu Yihang was about to speak again when Yun Kexin quickly interrupted, "Cousin, I'm tired and need to rest for a moment. If you don't have anything else—"
Fu Yihang smiled knowingly and took his leave. (To be continued)
PS: Recommended book by a friend: Ming Du
Author: Liu Yue Lin
Book Number: 10
Synopsis: Lin Xiaoshuang, haunted by vengeful spirits, meets the two most important men in her life during a murder case and is trained by them to become an outstanding Ming Du practitioner, helping tortured souls find peace.
Through a series of shocking and touching events, Xiaoshuang also refines her spiritual power and overcomes her own calamities. At the same time, she discovers that she is not a complete person. In the end, she realizes that she is merely a puppet, an existence without substance...
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