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Fu Lianyin, Yun Yang, and Dai Chun Ni were all taken aback, especially Fu Lianyin, who stood frozen in place, her gray eyes darting around. How could the First House and Second House come together to visit the Third House? Were they here to seek retribution?
But after thinking it over, she realized she hadn't offended them in any way. Could it be that her earlier "outburst" had spread throughout the Duke's Residence?
Yun Yang shot a slightly angry glance at Fu Lianyin but didn't say anything to blame her. Instead, he took Yun Kexin's hand and waved to signal her to go greet their guests at the door.
As they approached, eight people walked side by side. From left to right were the First House couple, Yun Ci and Sun Rulan, followed by their two sons, Yun Jie and Yun Yao; next came the Second House members—Lord Yun You, his wife Yue Ziyun, and their children Yun Ke and Yun Yan.
Yun Kexin immediately recognized her biological parents walking in the middle: her father was dressed in a deep blue silk robe with a khaki fox fur cloak draped over his shoulders, striding towards them with an imposing presence. Upon seeing her standing between Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin, he smiled gently, like a refreshing breeze under a bright moon, warm as jade.
Her mother wore a bright red brocade dress adorned with colorful floral patterns and had her long black hair styled in an elegant bun secured with a delicate camellia hairpin. The jade bracelets on her mother’s fair wrist glimmered like a serene lake between her white skin and the vibrant red sleeves, exuding both grace and opulence.
Yun Kexin couldn't help but sigh inwardly at how well-matched her parents were—truly a talented man and a beautiful woman. It was rare that they treated each other with such respect. It was strange that in her past life she had been completely unaware of this; who had blinded her and told her that the Second House was filled with discord and chaos? She needed to find out the truth.
Yun Yang cheerfully ushered his brother and sister-in-law along with their children into the house. Fu Lianyin forced a smile to join in the pleasantries while the maidservants busily moved chairs for seating and served tea. In an instant, the previously quiet Third House became lively.
The members of the First House and Second House sat on one side, while those from the Third House sat across from them. Fu Lianyin intentionally placed Yun Kexin in front of herself, leaning close to whisper sweetly in her ear, “Kexin, your mother taught you to greet your elders when you see them; how could you forget?”
The way Fu Lianyin called out “Kexin” along with referring to herself as “Mother” made Yun Kexin shiver with discomfort. Taking advantage of the moment to greet the elders provided her an opportunity to distance herself.
Thus, she moved to stand in the middle across from them and bowed respectfully to the members of both houses: “Uncle, Aunt; Second Uncle, Auntie; Cousin…”
“Yun Kexin, come here,” Yue Ziyun called out, extending her arms toward Yun Kexin. Her large almond-shaped eyes could not hide her maternal affection. “Let Auntie have a look at you.”
Yun Kexin turned back as if seeking approval from Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin before moving forward.
"Xin'er, what are you still dawdling for? Auntie is calling you," Dai Chun Ni said with a hint of sarcasm, deliberately emphasizing the word "Auntie." "Hurry up."
What does this mean? Is she testing her? Or is she trying to use her to embarrass the people from the Second House in front of everyone?
Such situations had occurred several times in her previous life: at first, her mother often came to the Third House to visit her out of longing, but unfortunately, at that time, not only were her eyes clouded, but so was her heart, leading her to treat the Yue Clan with indifference and then rush into Fu Lianyin's embrace...
As these situations increased, the visits from the people of the Second House to the Third House became fewer and fewer until they no longer set foot in the Third House.
In her previous life, being controlled by others caused harm that stemmed from ignorance and helplessness. Now reborn, she was clear-headed; did she really want to stab her mother's heart again? Yun Kexin tightened her hand hidden in her sleeve.
Without much thought, she stretched out her hand and walked briskly toward her mother while maintaining a respectful distance, timidly saying, "Auntie..."
Yue Ziyun's expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal. She then took Yun Kexin's hand and said earnestly, "Sister Xin'er has become more and more beautiful," Yue Clan chuckled lightly, her eyes filled with endless affection as if there were many things to say but could only hold back. "Come visit Second Uncle and Auntie when you have time."
Yun Kexin obediently nodded.
"Seventh Sister, is Yun Ran still bullying you?" Yun Ke suddenly asked, causing the atmosphere in the main hall to tense up. He paid no mind to it, staring directly at Yun Kexin with a serious expression despite his youthful face. "Don't be afraid; we are all here."
Yun Kexin was taken aback; she hadn't expected her brother to ask such a question. Her heart warmed: after two years, Yun Ke still hadn't given up; in his eyes, she would always be part of the Second House, worried that she might be bullied.
Surely he had noticed Yun Ran's usual arrogance! But right now, she couldn't do anything because there were more important matters at hand. There were too many mysteries from her previous life waiting for her to unravel, and some people had yet to receive their due retribution.
"No," Yun Kexin smiled gently and shook her head, her big eyes sparkling. "Sister Yun Ran treats me very well; she shares all the good food and fun with me." Then she turned to look at Yun Yang and Fu Lianyin before turning back. "Father and Mother also dote on Xin'er. Cousin, look at my beautiful clothes and shoes; they bought them for me." Yun Kexin stood in the center of the main hall and twirled around like a fluttering butterfly. "Uncle, Auntie, Second Uncle, Auntie, Cousin, do you think I look good?"
"Beautiful, beautiful," the praises echoed in the main hall. "Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law are truly thoughtful." Yun You couldn't help but smile, temporarily casting aside the momentary disappointment and sadness.
"Of course, Xiner is the apple of Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's eye; they must cherish her every day!" Sun Rulan clasped her hands on her knees and smiled as she turned to Yue Ziyun. "Second Sister-in-law, don't you think so?"
Seeing her biological daughter so close to her adoptive parents pierced Yue Ziyun's heart. She snapped back to reality at Sun Rulan's question and replied with a hint of bitterness:
"You're absolutely right, Sister-in-law. It seems that Third Sister-in-law really knows how to raise children. Look at Xiner, just three years old and already so well-behaved and clever, so close to Mother and Father... Third Sister-in-law 'teaches well,' and Seventh Young Lady understands Mother and Father's 'good intentions.' It's truly a deep mother-daughter bond, unlike Yun Ke, who always causes me trouble." Yue Ziyun turned to Fu Lianyin and said calmly, "Third Sister-in-law, I feel ashamed; I must learn from you."
Yun Kexin couldn't help but applaud her mother's words but could only keep it to herself, appearing confused and dazed on the surface without responding.
Fu Lianyin let out a cold laugh. "Second Sister-in-law, your words are overly modest. Who doesn't know that Yun Ke is exceptionally talented? At three years old, he could recite poetry; by six, he could write and paint; by eight, he was already well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics?! And Fourth Young Lady—" She cast a glance at Yun Yan, her gaze sharp as if wielding a sword. "She has long mastered needlework and everything else... Second Sister-in-law is truly the 'virtuous wife and good mother' who knows how to teach children, unlike Xiner, who still doesn't understand anything." Fu Lianyin paused slightly before adding with a smile that held deeper meaning, "However, when spring comes next year, I'll find a good teacher for her and Ran Jie. I'll ensure fairness; there will be no 'favoritism.'"
With this remark, Fu Lianyin indirectly criticized Yun Yang as well. She still harbored resentment over his previous accusation of 'favoritism.'
"Look where Third Sister-in-law's words have gone," Yue Ziyun observed that Yun Kexin was doing relatively well in life; the Third House had not wronged her daughter. The clouds of worry in her heart gradually dissipated as she spoke gently. "We brought Yun Ke here to apologize to Third Uncle and Third Aunt."
Fu Lianyin was taken aback, while Yun Yang seemed lost in thought. Dai Chun Ni wore a look of disdain, and the maids and servants in the room were puzzled: The Marquis and his wife came to apologize?
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