Yun Yueyin stiffened.
She completely disregarded the pain she felt.
The scenes in the palace flashed back in her mind.
She suddenly looked at Wen Shu, "When I finally fainted, did the Regent avenge me? Did he uncover the truth?"
"Miss, the Regent left beforehand and never returned. Moreover, Miss kicked the palace maid to death. I fear, I fear that once the Empress Dowager recovers, she will pursue Miss's crime. Miss, you must make plans early!" Wen Shu was now clear-headed and reacted quickly.
But at this moment, Yun Yueyin's eyes were filled with despair, "How could this happen? It shouldn't be like this! The Regent shouldn't abandon me! Why doesn't he believe me?"
Facing Yun Yueyin's questioning, Wen Shu felt powerless and helpless, even anxious.
No one could answer these questions.
Now was not the time to ponder these matters!
"Look at your face, you look like a ghost. How could the Regent possibly like you? He wishes he could kick you as far away as possible! I've lost everything because of you!" Yun Dezhi raised the club in his hand, about to strike again.
Yang Shi cried out incessantly, "Don't hit Yueyin!" Don't hit her!
But the two of them were completely unable to stop the furious Yun Dezhi.
They could only watch helplessly as the club in Yun Dezhi's hand continuously struck Yun Yueyin's body.
Yun Yueyin acted as if she felt no pain, allowing Yun Dezhi to beat her relentlessly.
The sounds echoed throughout the entire Yun Mansion.
From top to bottom, it was as if a dark cloud had descended,
Filled with an ominous and terrifying aura.
...
The General's Mansion.
The dinner spread before them was lavish.
A table full of food.
However, only Zhan Tianye and Yun Changfeng were at the table.
Yun Shu was dining elsewhere with the three children.
This was arranged by Yun Changfeng.
Yun Changfeng knew everything that had happened in the palace today.
Although he had already known the truth before, today was different. The truth was now known to everyone, the entire capital knew about this matter.
As an aging father, Yun Changfeng's heart was filled with complex emotions at this moment.
"I intend to marry Yun Shu," Zhan Tianye stated directly. He knew the purpose of General Yun keeping him here.
Yun Changfeng rolled his eyes, "Do you think you can marry her just because you want to?"
Hmph!
He hadn't decided if he wanted to agree yet. He felt that Shu'er deserved someone better!
Suddenly, he thought of something and asked Zhan Tianye, "Does Prince Ye know about what happened back then?"
It was necessary for Prince Ye to know what had truly happened back then. He had secretly investigated further.
He had to let Prince Ye know under what circumstances Shu'er had given birth and how she had narrowly escaped with Xiao Jing.
Every time he closed his eyes and imagined the situation back then, his heart would ache.
Zhan Tianye nodded solemnly, "Please, General, tell me."
He had sent people to investigate the events of that year, but they had found nothing.
The only thing they could confirm was that Yun Shu's departure from the capital that year had been orchestrated by Yun Yueyin.
Seeing that Zhan Tianye's attitude was relatively good, Yun Changfeng felt a little better and then began to recount the events of that year.
In the end, Yun Changfeng lamented, "If she hadn't endured such inhuman torment, how could Shu'er have undergone such a drastic transformation?"
Suddenly, he saw the storm brewing in Zhan Tianye's eyes and his heart skipped a beat in fear.
"Prince Ye, you..."
Zhan Tianye suppressed the intense, lingering killing intent in his eyes.
Although he still had many questions about Yun Shu, what he felt most at this moment was anger.
He couldn't stay any longer.
He had to do something.
For Yun Shu, and for the three sons.
"General Yun, I will visit again in a few days. I have an urgent matter to attend to now." Zhan Tianye turned back and signaled Qiu Lu, who was standing by the door, to push him away.
Qiu Lu, standing by the door, had naturally heard Yun Changfeng's words just now.
He never imagined that the second daughter of the Yun family would be treated that way by Yun Yueyin, living a life worse than death!
Unconsciously, he wiped away a tear. He knew what his Prince was about to do.
Just as Zhan Tianye left, Yun Shu arrived.
As soon as Yun Shu walked in, she saw Yun Changfeng eating and drinking heartily. Zhan Tianye was no longer in the room.
"Where are Xiao Jing and the other two?" Yun Changfeng looked behind Yun Shu, not seeing his three grandsons.
Yun Shu walked over and sat down. "Acha and Yu Le are taking them for a walk."
"I have already told Prince Ye about what happened back then. He reacted like a man upon hearing those stories. Well, if I'm not mistaken, he's probably gone to settle the score with Yun Yueyin! Shu'er, even though everyone in the capital knows about you and Prince Ye now, it doesn't mean I will force you to marry him. I am not a pedantic person. What I wish for is simple: only if Shu'er is willing." Yun Changfeng put down his chopsticks and earnestly advised.
Yun Shu looked at her father, Yun Changfeng, and understood his concern and worry for her. "Father, let's observe Prince Ye for a while longer."
"Yes, observe him! But tell me, what do you think of Prince Ye?" Yun Changfeng was somewhat unsure. Although he was skilled in warfare, he was clueless when it came to matters of love between children.
Hearing this, Yun Shu's eyes flickered, and she recalled Zhan Tianye's every move in the palace today.
She lowered her gaze and said, "Does Father think Prince Ye has ambition?"
"Ambition?" Yun Changfeng was taken aback. He suddenly remembered what the late Emperor had told him years ago.
If it hadn't been for Prince Ye's sudden disability in both legs and the late Emperor's decree, Prince Ye would have been the most likely to ascend the throne among the princes, and it would definitely not have been the current Emperor.
Seeing that Yun Changfeng did not answer, Yun Shu continued, "Does Father think Prince Ye genuinely wants to marry me, or because you want to marry me? Or perhaps, it's only because of Xiao Li and the others?"
This question...
Yun Changfeng was stumped.
Upon careful consideration, a cold sweat suddenly broke out on his back.
For these past few years, Prince Ye had been assisting the Emperor, and the Emperor trusted Prince Ye. But would Prince Ye truly be content after losing the throne?
It seemed everyone had forgotten to consider things from Prince Ye's perspective.
And Shu'er had reminded him.
"So, what does Shu'er plan to do?" Yun Changfeng suddenly felt that Shu'er's intellect surpassed that of ordinary people.
Yun Shu smiled, "Xiao Li and Xiao Feng don't want to leave the capital for now. I need to stay in the capital with them for a while longer. Father, this time should be enough for me to sort some things out."
"Good."
Yun Changfeng didn't say anything more.
The gatekeeper suddenly appeared at the door, "General, Miss."
"What is it?" Yun Changfeng asked.
The gatekeeper immediately reported, "Reporting to the General, the Eldest Son of Marquis Zhongyong's mansion has been lingering not far from our General's mansion. Although he hasn't said he wants to come in, I still think it's best to inform the General and Miss."