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Yun Kexin sneered inwardly, thinking: With you stirring up trouble behind the scenes, using me as a tool against my own parents, how could I not feel "disgusted"? You dare to bring your underhanded schemes to the forefront but lack the courage to be upfront about them, and in the end, you push all the blame onto me!
These old foxes, even if they aren't deliberately targeting the Second Branch, are all cunning and calculating, each with their own hidden agenda. Yet now, with just a twist of their tongues, they suddenly transform into merciful Guanyins, saviors of the world!
She knew that dragging this out any longer would only bring suffering to Yun Ke and make it impossible for her parents to maintain their dignity.
Quick-witted, she ran into Yun Yang’s arms, half-pleading and half-pouting, "Father, Father…" She then turned her head to look at Fu Lianyin, placing her small hand on hers, gently shaking it as she sweetly called out, "Mother…"
Yun Kexin’s true intention was to bring the "adoption ceremony" to an end.
Seeing this, the three family elders exchanged glances, then subtly, almost imperceptibly, smirked with enigmatic expressions.
"Since Kexin has already called us ‘Father’ and ‘Mother,’ this ceremony can now conclude," Yun Yang said affectionately, gently stroking Yun Kexin's head. He smiled and added, "This child is not only beautiful but also very clever. I like her. Thank you, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law." He then turned to Fu Lianyin and asked, "And you, my lady?"
Fu Lianyin glanced at the little girl in her husband's arms, recalling the peculiar story of how she had smiled instead of cried when she was born. Her brows furrowed—over the past year, whether Kexin was hungry or had fallen, she always smiled with a "dumb" look, never crying or throwing a tantrum.
Even when she wasn't smiling, her face was devoid of any emotion. Fu Lianyin couldn't help but wonder: Is this child a "monster" possessed by a ghost? Or perhaps a fool with a problem in her brain? She sought the advice of various doctors, all of whom declared her "completely normal."
This truly baffled her. But then, she thought: If this child is indeed a fool, wouldn't she be easier to control? With that in mind, Fu Lianyin placed her hand over Yun Kexin's small hand and, with a charming smile, said to Yun Yang:
"My husband is right. This is not only a blessing for us but also a fateful connection between Kexin and our Third Branch. Your concubine couldn't be happier." She then glanced at Yun You and Yue Ziyun, smiling warmly. "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, thank you for allowing such a lovely girl to be adopted as our daughter. But rest assured, though Kexin will belong to the Third Branch, she will still visit her 'Second Uncle' and 'Aunt' often."
Fu Lianyin's words were flawless—expressing gratitude while subtly warning the Second Branch not to overstep, implying that if Kexin were to reject the Third Branch or fail to honor her adoptive parents, the Second Branch would be held accountable.
Yue Ziyun's face turned ashen, sitting there like a wax figure, unmoved. Yun You merely smiled faintly and said, "Third Sister-in-law, rest assured, the family elders are committed to upholding the conditions set two years ago for the adoption. We, as a couple, will certainly not do anything out of line. Whatever is appropriate, we'll adhere to it."
Yun You's casual remark caused Fu Lianyin's expression to change slightly, while Yun Yang just chuckled dismissively, as if he couldn't care less. Only then did the three elders announce the "ceremony’s conclusion," instructing them to take Yun Kexin back to the West Courtyard—where the Third Branch resided.
In the bedroom of the Western Courtyard, a face twisted with extreme anger was reflected in the bronze mirror on the vanity—Fu Lianyin sat at the table, her beautiful features clouded with fury, and beneath her painted fingers lay an exquisite Square Vanity Box.
Not far away stood Concubine Dai Chun Ni, dressed in a blue floral robe with white trim, her hair styled in a Fairy Bun, adorned with a White Jade Inlaid with Red Coral Beads Ruyi Hairpin, and wearing a White Jade Carved Silk Bracelet on her wrist. Her dignified and elegant appearance did not overshadow that of the main wife, making her secretly admire her own cleverness.
Unfortunately, her attractive features were marred by her dark complexion. To conceal this flaw, she spent most of her pocket money on rouge and powder. Fortunately, the Yun Clan was wealthy enough not to lack funds for such superficial enhancements.
The Nursemaid held Yun Kexin's hand, and the room full of maids and Nursemaids dared not breathe too loudly, as they understood this was the calm before the storm.
Sure enough, Fu Lianyin stared at herself in the bronze mirror for a while before sweeping her hand forcefully to the side. The vanity box flew out and struck Dai Chun Ni's thigh as she bent down, engrossed in playing with her jade bracelet.
The sharp pain from the hard corner of the box colliding with her knee made Dai Chun Ni break out in a cold sweat; she wished she could pick up the fallen box and smash it against Fu Lianyin's head.
"What a clever move!" Fu Lianyin's voice was dark. "What an Adopted daughter! You actually left me such a hand to play. The Second House is too much; do they think all of us from the Third House are fools? Second House, you are ruthless!"
Dai Chun Ni exchanged glances with several maids standing dumbly nearby. Only then did they awaken from their stupor and hurriedly bend down to pick up the scattered hairpins and jewelry, placing them back into the vanity box before returning it to the table.
"What has caused my sister to be so angry?" Dai Chun Ni swallowed her anger and spoke softly. "In my eyes, you have always been unflappable even when facing great challenges. What has happened today?"
Fu Lianyin turned to look at Dai Chun Ni, her cold gaze sweeping across her face. If looks could turn into blades, Dai Chun Ni feared she would have already been left unrecognizable.
"You all leave," Fu Lianyin coldly ordered the nearby Nursemaid. Then she turned to the waiting Nursemaid and said, "It’s getting late; you attend to Seventh Sister and help her sleep."
Yun Kexin knew that Fu Lianyin and Dai Chun Ni must have much to discuss during this awkward moment. If she were taken away by the Nursemaid, she would miss everything. Therefore, without waiting for a response from the Nursemaid, she forcefully shook off her hand and rushed toward Fu Lianyin, saying, "Want Mother! Want Mother..."
Having cared for Yun Kexin for over a year, Fu Lianyin understood her habits somewhat and knew that she was tired at this moment. Thus, she instructed the Nursemaid that Seventh Sister would sleep here tonight.
The Nursemaids and maids all withdrew and closed the door. Fu Lianyin picked up Yun Kexin and reluctantly began to soothe her to sleep. Soon after, soft and even breathing sounds came from Fu Lianyin's shoulder.
"Sister is really putting her heart into Seventh Young Lady," Dai Chun Ni said coldly as she watched Fu Lianyin carry Yun Yun Kexin to bed and carefully cover her with a blanket. "If she finds out that you are just using her to deal with Second House, how will she feel?"
"Lower your voice!" Fu Lianyin shot a glare with her phoenix eyes at Dai Chun Ni and then glanced at the "sleeping" Yun Yun Kexin. "Do you want everyone to know?"
"Sister, I just hope you won't be too soft-hearted," Dai Chun Ni said with a sly smile, speaking in a strange tone. "Don't forget, it was the sisters of Second House who caused your son to die. The poor young master passed away just eight months after he was born, while that Yun Yan wretch is living comfortably and lavishly. Why should she..."
Recalling her son who had passed away at only eight months old, Fu Lianyin felt bitterness and hatred in her heart.
She remembered that shortly after marrying Yun Yang, she became pregnant and had been hoping to give birth to a son to secure her position as the legitimate wife. Coincidentally, Second House's Yue Clan also became pregnant around the same time—
At that time, Yun You had just been granted the title of Marquis, and Second House was shining brightly. "With the husband’s honor comes the wife’s glory," wherever Yue Ziyun went, people treated her with great respect, offering advice and guidance. This made the proud Fu Lianyin secretly compete with her, determined not to lose; she had to give birth to a son and hold her head high in front of the Yun family.
Her wish came true; a year later, Fu Lianyin gave birth to a baby boy while Yue Ziyun had a baby girl: the second daughter, Yun Yan. During that time, Fu Lianyin was practically beaming with pride as she carried her son around the Duke's residence.
She often used the excuse of "visiting my niece" to show off at Second House. The gentle and virtuous yet shrewd Yue Ziyun quickly noticed Fu Lianyin's intentions. Although she looked down on Fu Lianyin's behavior, she didn't pay much attention to it; after all, she already had a son, Yun Ke. The ecstatic joy of having a precious son had long been washed away by time, so she didn't mind much and allowed Fu Lianyin's mockery.
However, what Fu Lianyin did not expect was that her dream of "being honored through her son" lasted only eight months before her son tragically passed away from illness. At that moment, the neglected Concubine Dai Chun Ni, who had entered the household even earlier than Fu Lianyin but had yet to bear any children due to her plain appearance, appeared on the scene.
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