In the evening, the Old Madam and the Lin Clan entered the manor. Yu Xiang had already prepared dinner and was waiting in the side hall. Yu Pinyan had also returned and was playing with his sister's hand. His deep eyes revealed an imperceptible gentleness.
"Let's have dinner together." The Old Madam looked at the Lin Clan.
"Thank you, Mother. I'll go back and eat by myself." The Lin Clan was so angry that they couldn't eat when they saw Yu Xiang. Fortunately, their daughter would be back soon. In the future, there would be someone to accompany her no matter what she did.
The Old Madam was just being polite. If she really agreed, she would feel uncomfortable. She didn't ask her to stay and waved her away.
"Old Ancestor, where did you take Mother today? She looked very happy. I haven't seen her smile in 14 years. "Yu Xiang smiled brightly at the Old Madam. Her black and white cat eyes sparkled.
When the Old Madam saw her granddaughter's tender and beautiful face, her heart felt like it was filled with a bucket of honey. She walked over and patted the top of her head. She jokingly said, "You haven't seen her in 14 years? Could it be that this little girl started remembering things the moment she was born? You're really the reincarnation of a spiritual child. "
"Maybe I'm really one. Old Ancestor, hurry up and eat. Don't let the skewers get cold. "Yu Xiang gestured for the servants to serve the rice.
The Old Madam believed her granddaughter's words based on her intelligence. She couldn't help but smile even more happily.
The atmosphere when the three of them gathered together was indeed different. Even the air was filled with joy. Mama Ma attentively served them food and then left with a smile. After seeing the Lin Clan's and Miss Miao Qi's sad faces for so long, her heart was already flustered. She still needed to look at Miss Xiang 'er more to wash her eyes.
The Old Madam picked up a piece of roast goose for her granddaughter and slowly said, "Xiang 'er, I have something to tell you."
It's here. Yu Xiang picked up Yu Pinyan's wine cup and took a sip. Her cat eyes widened as she looked over. She looked innocent and cute.
The Old Madam smiled before saying anything. She touched her soft cheeks and said, "Xiang'er, you actually have a twin sister."
Yu Pinyan put down her chopsticks, took the wine glass from her sister, and filled it to the brim. She downed the wine in one gulp, then refilled half the glass and stuffed it back into her sister's hand. Her expression was indifferent, as if what the old lady had announced was just a trivial matter.
Yu Xiang's round cat eyes widened in an instant. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and surprise. "I actually have an older sister? But why hadn't she lived at home for fourteen years? Where is she now? Why didn't you tell me? "
The old lady patted her back and continued, "Because her horoscope was very weak and she could die at any time, the old ancestor had no choice but to send her to the nunnery for foster care. Not only did they not tell you, other than your mother and brother, no one else in the residence knew. They were afraid that if they said too much, the ghosts and gods would find your sister and bring her to hell. You see, 14 years have passed, and her death tribulation has been resolved, so … "
"So my sister is coming back?" Yu Xiang's face revealed a joyful expression, but she was not happy in her heart. Whenever she thought about how the main character would compete with her for her brother's attention and love, her heart would be filled with a little worm called jealousy, nibbling away at her rationality bit by bit.
Fortunately, the Marquis Household did not intend to let the Family Shen take her back. Instead, they hid the main character's past from her. Although she was still thinking about the main character's future, she still felt a little relieved. It wasn't that she was reluctant to leave the Marquis Household, but she was reluctant to part with her brother.
Thinking of this, she unconsciously leaned over and tightly hugged Yu Pinyan's arm, rubbing her cheek against it longingly.
Yu Pinyan smiled, holding her hand that was holding the wine glass, and fed himself a sip.
The Old Madam had long been accustomed to the two's intimate actions. She nodded and said, "Yes, the end of this month is an auspicious day. I'm preparing to take her back."
"Then I'll immediately have someone clean up the courtyard." Yu Xiang turned to look at Liu Lu, but was stopped by the Old Madam. "No need, just let her live with your mother. There's no need to prepare anything." If it weren't for the fact that taking her back could make the Lin Clan calm down, the Old Madam would still be hesitating.
Yu Xiang didn't say much. She shook her brother's arm and asked, "Brother, have you seen my sister? What's her personality like? Is she easy to get along with? "
Yu Pinyan fed her a sip of wine, his gaze lingering on her moist, full, and tender lips for a long time. His voice was slightly hoarse. "I've only seen her twice. She has a cold temperament and holds grudges but not gratitude. You should stay away from her in the future to avoid being schemed against. "
Yu Xiang couldn't help but look surprised. Yu Pinyan had only met her twice, yet he gave her such a low evaluation. She didn't know what the main character had done. But what did this have to do with her? It was enough as long as her brother didn't like her and only liked her. Yu Xiang narrowed her eyes and snickered. She lovingly rubbed against her brother's arm and obediently said, "I understand."
The Old Madam continued to pick up food, as if she hadn't heard her grandson's straightforward words. In fact, she was secretly nodding in her heart. Cold temperament and holds grudges but not gratitude. These words summed it up very well. Wasn't that exactly the case? Forget it. In any case, she was still the descendant of the Family Yu. After bringing her back, she could live a good life for a few years and then find someone with a similarly tough life to marry. She could also be given a generous dowry to ensure her safety and smoothness for the rest of her life.
After dinner, the Old Madam summoned the members of the Lin Clan, Yu Siyu, and all the stewards. She then announced on the spot that the Family Yu and a legitimate daughter had been fostered outside.
Everyone was very surprised. After looking at each other, there was an uproar. Yu Siyu also followed the crowd and put on a startled expression. In fact, her gaze was constantly on Yu Xiang's face, and she seemed to be rejoicing in her misfortune.
The members of the Lin Clan counted on their fingers. There were still more than ten days until the end of the month. They immediately objected, "Mother, why must we only bring her back at the end of the month? Can't we go tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow isn't an auspicious day. It's forbidden to go out and marry. If you want your daughter to run into bad luck, then go ahead and bring her back." The Old Madam closed her eyes and waved her hand. She didn't want to see the Lin Clan's mournful faces.
The Lin Clan was very concerned about their daughter's safety. Even if it was something without a trace, they didn't dare to interfere. They pursed their lips and didn't say anything.
Yu Pinyan sneered and glanced at her from the corner of his eyes.
The Old Madam then instructed the stewards to pass on the news to the servants so that they wouldn't make a fuss before the end of the month. She then waved her hand and dismissed everyone.
When the Lin Clan saw Yu Pinyan bend down to carry Yu Xiang away, his movements indescribably gentle and affectionate, their originally unhappy mood became even more gloomy. They raised their voice and said, "Yan'er, stay here. Mother has something to discuss with you."
Yu Pinyan ignored them. He held his younger sister and weighed her. When he saw her giggle, he curled his lips and walked out.
"Yan'er, you won't listen to Mother's words anymore, will you? How can you be so disobedient and unfilial! "The Lin Clan trembled with anger. When her daughter returned, it was as if she had suddenly woken up. She opened her eyes and observed the world around her. Her son's attitude towards her could no longer be described as' cold and distant '. It was even more chilling: he was turning a blind eye to her. In his eyes, she didn't exist, nor did his biological younger sister exist. He only saw the Old Madam and Yu Xiang. The Old Madam was fine. After all, she was his biological grandmother. But what was Yu Xiang? She was a bastard and a jinx. How could she have the right to share her daughter's love?
The Lin Clan desperately wanted their son to know who he should truly care about.
"Older Brother, stay here and listen to what she wants to say." Yu Xiang whispered into Yu Pinyan's ear.
Yu Pinyan took two more steps forward. When his younger sister used her fingertips to lightly poke his chest, he smiled and placed her in the wheelchair. He repeatedly reminded Tao Hong and Liu Lu to take care of her carefully.
Everyone left the main hall. Yu Pinyan sat next to the Old Madam, who was resting with her eyes closed. He asked, "What do you want to say?"
The Lin Clan first poured herself a cup of hot tea and slowly sipped it. Only then did she speak, "Since Qi'er has been found, shouldn't we send Yu Xiang away?"
When she saw the Old Madam suddenly open her eyes and look at her, she quickly added, "We're not expelling her from the Family Yu. We're just saying that she's sick and is being released to the farmstead. She will always be an eyesore if she stays in the fu. "
Without waiting for the Old Madam to speak, Yu Pinyan crushed the armrest of the chair and sneered, "If you feel that Xiang'er is an eyesore, then pack up your things and move to Shui Yue Nunnery to accompany Shen Miaoqi. You don't need to come back in this lifetime. "
"You, how can you speak to me like this?" The Lin Clan looked at him in disbelief.
"Why can't I speak to you like this? I am Marquis Yongle. This is Marquis Yongle. If I want someone to stay, that person must stay. If I want someone to leave, that person must immediately scram. "
"I am your mother! You are unfilial! "The Lin Clan stood up and yelled at him.
"My mother had already died on the day my father passed away. The current you is just a wisp of a spirit." Yu Pinyan shook off the sawdust in his palm and coldly said, "These words were personally said by you. How could you forget? Since you are a lonely spirit, then you should peacefully stay in the tomb. Do not go around causing trouble. Otherwise, you will inevitably end up with your spirit scattered. "
The Old Madam put down her prayer beads and a mocking smile appeared on her face. Dead. Fourteen years ago, she had already treated this daughter-in-law as dead. But you should have died cleanly. Why did you suddenly become a corpse? She raised her own child. Even if they were not related by blood, they still had feelings. How could she just abandon them like that? The Lin Clan was indeed heartless. No wonder Shen Miaoqi treated the Family Shen that way and took after her.
The Lin Clan was speechless and looked on helplessly as her son left in large strides. He even spat out words that made her heart cold, "If you dare to mention this matter in the future, you and Shen Miaoqi will scram out of the Marquis Household. I, Yu Pinyan, have always been someone who does not recognize anyone. Don't try in vain to challenge my patience. "
The Lin Clan panted and looked at the Old Madam, her eyes full of pleading.
"If you dare to expose Xiang 'er's identity in front of her and send her away privately, you can take the divorce letter and go home." Old Mistress Ma winked at Nanny Ma, and Nanny Ma immediately stepped forward to drag Lin Shi, who was on the verge of collapsing, away.
In the garden, Yu Siyu stood in front of a rockery and waited for Yu Xiang who was passing by.
"Mother's sweetheart is coming back. When the time comes, there will be no place for you to stand in this Prefecture Yu. Are you afraid? "She slightly leaned forward and the smile on her face was incomparably sweet but it was like a layer of honey poison.
Yu Xiang raised her chin and casually said, "Older Brother is Marquis Yongle and this is Marquis Yongle. As long as Older Brother is here, there will always be a place for me to stand in the Marquis Household. Don't forget, I am also Older Brother's sweetheart. It's hard to say who doesn't have a place to stand, but I can tell you with certainty that there definitely won't be a place for you to stand! "
She blinked and her smile was a hundred times sweeter than Yu Siyu's. The hidden bitterness in her smile was enough to choke people.
Yu Siyu's beautiful face was distorted beyond recognition. Just as she was about to launch an attack, she saw Yu Pinyan standing not too far away with a meaningful smile on his face.
They always said the same thing to different people in different places. This tacit understanding seemed to have long been engraved into his soul and made him extremely happy every time he thought about it. However, Xiang 'er was wrong about one thing …
Yu Pinyan strode over and tapped the tip of her nose with a smile. "Silly girl, you are not my sweetheart."
Seeing his sister's tearful expression, he laughed out loud. He pulled her into his arms and walked away step by step. He added in an extremely gentle voice, "You're not my heart. You're my life. As long as I am Marquis Yongle, this Marquis Yongle will always be your home."
Yu Xiang hugged his neck and buried her face in his shoulder as she smiled contentedly.
Yu Siyu looked at the intimate backs of the two and broke her fingernails with a crack. The members of the Qiu Clan standing behind her shook their heads helplessly.