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"Xiao Er is still making a fuss," Fu Lianyin chuckled, covering her mouth. "Ever since Seventh Young Lady got married, Xiao Er hasn't had a moment's peace. She keeps insisting on going to Duke of Yan's Residence to find Seventh Sister and Brother-in-law. If it weren't for me, Kexin, coming back today, that child would have shown up at our door... You all put the maid to sleep an hour before you returned."
Yun Kexin smiled at the thought of Yun Xiao's innocent expression, but remembering she was Fu Lianyin's Daughter, she restrained her smile, merely nodding coldly in response with a simple "Mm," before heading over to her Mother and Fourth Sister, warmly asking about their well-being—this was her family home.
The group first took Feng Yinxiao and his wife to the Western Courtyard's backyard, where the Nursemaids added ice cubes, and the maids timely served chilled sour plum soup.
"Come, Daughter, son-in-law, please sit here," Yun Yang said, standing by the table and waving them over enthusiastically. "Drink some sour plum soup to cool off."
Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin sat down at the table hand in hand and began drinking the sour plum soup.
"This sour plum soup is chilled; while it cools you off, don't drink it too quickly," Yue Clan gently stroked Yun Kexin's hair and said calmly. "Otherwise, it might give you a stomachache."
"Yes, Mother," Yun Kexin replied with a smile as she looked up. "Kexin remembers hearing that from Uncle before."
The Second Madam smiled but did not disturb them further.
Fu Lianyin also joined in the conversation with Feng Yinxiao, thanking him for taking care of Seventh Young Lady, and mentioning that since Yun Kexin grew up in the Third House, she was somewhat spoiled. She asked him to be understanding if he ever encountered any displeasure from Duke of Wind and the Duchess...
Since Feng Yinxiao had learned about Yun Kexin's past life experiences, he found it hard to respect this "pseudo-mother-in-law." He didn't want to engage with her, but being rude would not look good either; it could even be seen as "disrespectful and unfilial." Thus, he responded half-heartedly.
After finishing the chilled sour plum soup, both Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin felt refreshed and comfortable inside and out. Then, Yue Clan instructed the maids to bring a basin of warm water for both of them to wash their faces. She also asked Yun Ke to fetch a clean men's outfit from the Second House, inquiring if Feng Yinxiao wanted to wipe himself down before changing clothes. He happily agreed.
When he returned, he was wearing a deep blue plain silk robe that was pure and bright in color. It complemented his handsome features, making him appear even more elegant and dignified than before. The earlier discomfort from being cooped up in the Carriage had completely dissipated, leaving his dark eyes bright and spirited.
"Yun Yang" smiled admiringly and said, "Second Sister-in-law, when did you have this outfit made for your son-in-law? It suits him perfectly."
"Yue Clan" smiled back. "I had it custom-made according to Ke'er's measurements. They are about the same height, and since October can still be quite warm, I thought it might come in handy for his visit."
Yun Kexin felt grateful for her mother's thoughtful attention. Yun Yang smiled as he guided them toward the Main Hall.
Grandmother Zhou and Madam Qian Hanqiu sat on the Azure Phoenix Peony Carved Rosewood Chair, talking with Fu Yihang. Knowing that Yun Kexin was returning today, he had come early to the Third House to wait. Yun Ran dared not stare at Fu Yihang for long and could only listen attentively to his conversation with her grandmother and Second Aunt. Water Lily stood respectfully behind Zhou, ready at any moment, but she couldn't help but smile when she caught a glimpse of her brother Yun He grinning.
When Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin entered, Zhou and the Second Matriarch fell silent. The maid quickly led the Eleventh Young Master aside.
Everyone's gaze turned towards Feng Yinxiao. He smiled calmly, nodding in greeting, displaying proper etiquette without exaggeration or ostentation, which made Zhou smile slightly.
As Fu Yihang entered the Main Hall with Feng Yinxiao and his wife, his eyes remained fixed on the increasingly enchanting Yun Kexin. His gaze was fervent and unhidden, as if he had many words to say but was holding back. However, Yun Kexin ignored him, turning her face away in disdain when their eyes met, leaving Fu Yihang visibly embarrassed and disappointed.
Yun Ran mustered her courage to approach Fu Yihang and asked, "Fu Shizi, when did you arrive? You didn't tell Ran'er. What are you looking at?"
She quickly glanced at Yun Kexin, afraid that another look would spark jealousy, so she turned her attention to Feng Yinxiao instead. This was the Young Marquis of Duke of Yan's Residence? How could he look even more extraordinary than five years ago? For the sake of Yun Kexin, this adopted daughter, he had remained unmarried for five years?!
Five years ago, she had tried to sow discord between them by revealing to Feng Yinxiao that Yun Kexin was actually adopted from the Second House. She thought he would be disgusted, but their relationship not only remained unaffected but grew stronger, willingly guarding this bond until they officially married... Was Yun Kexin really that charming?!
Knowing her scheme had failed and that Yun Kexin was marrying Feng Yinxiao—someone from a prestigious family with a deep background—made it even harder for her to hold her head high in front of Yun Kexin. This led to her envy and resentment, causing her to refuse attending Seventh Sister's wedding banquet.
Yun Kexin stood gracefully beside Feng Yinxiao, exuding a calm detachment that dazzled Yun Ran and felt coldly imposing.
Yun Ran reluctantly tugged at the corner of her lips and shifted her gaze elsewhere. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Feng Yinxiao approaching Fu Yihang. He clasped his hands together and said gently, "Fu Shizi."
There was no smile, no honorifics, nor any politeness; it was as if this greeting was forced upon him.
Yun Kexin understood: Feng Yinxiao must be indignant because she had died on their wedding night due to Fu Yihang's "poisoned wine." Before their marriage, if she hadn't strongly advised against it, Fu Yihang would have long been dead at Feng Yinxiao's hands.
"Husband..." Yun Kexin softly reminded Feng Yinxiao to be mindful of the occasion.
Feng Yinxiao understood her meaning and smiled gently as he replied, "Heir Apparent, I hope you are well."
"Everything is well. The Young Lord and my cousin are newlyweds, making everyone envious," he said with a cold smile, unable to bring himself to call him "Seven Brother-in-Law," as in his heart, his cousin was still unmarried.
"Young Master Xie." Feng Yinxiao put away his earlier hostility, his smile as pleasant as a gentle breeze and the morning sun. The Elder present did not notice Feng Yinxiao's subtle animosity towards Fu Yihang and cheerfully remarked that "Seventh Uncle is cultured."
Yun Yang and Yue Ziyun were both satisfied. Feng Yinxiao's respect for the Yue Family was unquestionable, and he was also very courteous to Fu Yihang, this relative by marriage, behaving with propriety.
Next, Yun Yang took the couple to the North Courtyard to bow and offer incense to the portraits of the Yun Family Ancestors, informing them of the joyous occasion. Afterward, he led them back to the Main Hall to bow to Zhou and Qian Hanqiu, formally acknowledging their relationship. Perhaps Zhou considered that Feng Yinxiao was a military officer and a close minister, so he presented the ancestral treasure, the Qixing Longyuan Sword, as a meeting gift to Feng Yinxiao.
Feng Yinxiao was greatly surprised and respectfully accepted it, saying, "Feng Yinxiao thanks Grandmother for her generous gift," as he knelt down and held the famous sword that Zhou had handed over.
Yun Kexin looked at her grandmother in disbelief at this unexpected generosity.
Zhou smiled and said, "I originally intended to pass it on to the Four Sons of Yun City, which was also Old Master's intention. However, upon reflection, Cheng Er is neither literary nor martial; he is merely a merchant. If this sword were given to him, it would be somewhat wasted. Seventh Uncle, as a close minister and commander of the Imperial Guards in the capital, will make good use of it." After a pause, Zhou added, "Of course, this Qixing Longyuan Sword also carries meaning; I hope Feng Yinxiao embodies virtue, integrity, and justice." Yun Kexin felt touched by her grandmother's profound wisdom.
"Son-in-law will certainly remember this lesson," Feng Yinxiao solemnly replied as he accepted it and stood up.
Fu Yihang's expression changed: Zhou actually gifted an ancestral item to Feng Yinxiao. This showed how much his status in the Yun Family had risen and how high their expectations were for him. What was the point of competing for favor here? In an instant, he felt utterly despondent!
Yun Ran watched Fu Yihang's painful expression with mixed feelings of bitterness and satisfaction: it had finally come to this point for him. However, thinking about how Yun Kexin could receive such favor and importance from their grandmother made her feelings of triumph quickly turn into dissatisfaction and resentment—she wondered if their grandmother would treat her husband with such kindness when she married.
While Yun Ran was daydreaming, Feng Yinxiao had already handed a Seal Red to her with a smile, asking her to accept it. Yun Ran accepted it with a faint smile while secretly gauging its thickness in her palm.
"Seven Uncle! And He Er! I want one too!" Yun He had run over at some point and stood in front of Feng Yinxiao with his hands raised high above his head, demanding a Seal Red.
Fu Lianyin frowned and shot a glare at Water Concubine. Water Lily panicked and awkwardly tried to take Yun He away but saw Feng Yinxiao bend down to pick up Yun He instead. He gently patted his head and smiled warmly:
"Alright, Seven Uncle gives Eleventh Young Master Seal Red..." He took out a Seal Red and stuffed it into Yun He's hand.
"Thank you, Seven Uncle." Yun He looked at the plump Seal Red in his hand and smiled contentedly.
"He Er is really good!" Feng Yinxiao smiled as he set Yun He down.
Before he could recover, Yun Jie and Yun Yao's two children, Yun Miao and Yun Xun, also ran over, laughing and asking for Seal Red. Yun Ci and Sun Rulan shot them a reproachful glare, but Feng Yinxiao waved his hand dismissively, handing out the red seals one by one, even insisting on giving a Seal Red to Six Sister Yun Shan, who hadn't even asked for one.
Yun Kexin looked embarrassed; it wasn't just that the children were "jostling for position," but she was also worried that if Feng Yinxiao hadn't brought enough silver, it would be quite embarrassing. However, seeing him calmly distributing the red seals among the group of children eased her mind, and she couldn't help but chuckle—he looked just like a mischievous Big Brother.
Yun Kexin thought that the distribution of Seal Red had ended, but unexpectedly, after waking from her nap, Yun Xiao ran into the Main Hall, laughing:
"Seventh Sister, Seventh Brother-in-law, you're back! Xiao Er wants a Seal Red too."
Fu Lianyin, who had previously sighed inwardly about how Yun Xiao had missed out on the Seal Red due to her nap, was quite pleased to see her awake but was dissatisfied with her recklessness. So she quickly stepped forward and pulled Yun Xiao over, pretending to scold her for still wanting a Seal Red at her age.
"Eighth Sister, this is for you." Feng Yinxiao generously took out a Seal Red and handed it to Yun Xiao.
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