Zhan Tianye was about to blurt out, asking about Yun Shu's experiences over the past five years.
But he thought again.
Did it concern him?
His face was extremely grim, and he ordered the secret guards behind him, "Move."
"Yes!"
The next moment.
No one was in front of the thatched hut.
Lu Hao looked at the empty doorway and peered outside, but the Night King was nowhere to be seen.
He looked down at his injured thigh.
He wailed, "I'm so unlucky!"
...
It was already noon when Yun Shu returned to the capital.
The lunch was served piping hot.
After Yun Shu and Xiao Jing ate the steaming hot meal.
She told Yun Xiao Jing about telling Yun Chang about his identity in the military camp.
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao Jing's eyes widened in surprise, "Really? Grandfather already knows? Is Grandfather angry with me? Will he think I lied to him?"
"He's not angry; he's very happy to have you as a grandson," Yun Shu recalled Yun Changfeng's joy when he learned Yun Xiao Jing was his grandson, the kind of happiness that couldn't be faked.
However...
"He wants to chop up your scumbag father."
Yun Xiao Jing's eyes widened in shock, "He wants to chop up the scumbag father?"
"Mm."
Yun Xiao Jing swallowed his shock and blinked his big eyes, "Mother, please don't let Grandfather go find the scumbag father. Without the scumbag father, Mother can find me several more fathers, but without Grandfather, Mother can't find another grandfather for me. I discovered at the Night King's mansion that the scumbag father is really amazing!"
"You discovered quite a few things after a few days at the Night King's mansion?" Yun Shu raised an eyebrow.
Yun Xiao Jing chuckled, "I'm smart!"
Yun Shu yawned, "Go practice your calligraphy. I need to sleep for a while; I have things to do this afternoon."
"Okay!"
Yun Xiao Jing agreed obediently.
He knew better than anyone that his mother didn't like to be disturbed when she was sleeping.
...
Meanwhile.
In a small alleyway.
Two carriages almost collided.
Qiu Lu soothed the horses and then turned to Zhan Xiao Li in the carriage, "Young Lord, you don't need to be afraid; it's just a minor collision with someone's carriage."
A hum came from Zhan Xiao Li's carriage.
Zhan Xiao Li was speechless; he wasn't a child anymore and hadn't been afraid for a long time.
It was just a slight bump with a carriage.
Just then, a person suddenly alighted from the opposite carriage.
When Qiu Lu saw the person getting out of the carriage, he immediately frowned defensively, "Miss Yun!"
Several years ago, when he accompanied the Prince to the palace, he often saw Miss Yun in the palace.
He never expected to meet her here today.
He suddenly thought of the young lord in the carriage!
The Prince had said that the young lord must never be allowed to see Miss Yun!
However, why was Miss Yun wearing so much powder on her face today?
When Zhan Xiao Li heard the words "Miss Yun," he frowned slightly.
Yun Yue Yin pretended not to see Qiu Lu's wariness. If she hadn't wanted to use Zhan Xiao Li, she wouldn't have bothered looking at him at all. What was so interesting about a little bastard?
She walked over.
But she was blocked by Qiu Lu.
"What does Miss Yun want?"
Yun Yue Yin smiled gently, "I want to see Xiao Li. I have a few words to say to him."
"No, Miss Yun. It's better not to let this humble servant speak. Now that Miss Yun is about to marry the Regent, saying certain things will be of no benefit to Miss Yun at all," Qiu Lu said with a cold face.
Yun Yue Yin was impatient but spoke softly, "I'll only say two sentences."
Inside the carriage, Zhan Xiao Li clearly heard Yun Yue Yin's thoughts, including her earlier thought of calling him a bastard.
He pursed his lips.
Hmph! Bad woman.
"Xiao Li, I've missed you a lot these past few years. I also have... I also have my difficulties, but all you need to remember is that you are very important to me, irreplaceable. If there's a chance in the future, I'll come to the Night King's mansion to see you." Yun Yue Yin's voice was soft and gentle, tinged with a hint of caution.
Qiu Lu was anxious because Yun Yue Yin hadn't done anything outrageous, so he couldn't stop her.
He was very worried about the young lord in the carriage.
With these words, the young lord would surely be moved and might rush out to hug Miss Yun.
Yun Yue Yin was confident of that.
A little bastard could be easily dealt with in a few words.
Qiu Lu clenched his fists.
But there was no movement from the carriage.
Qiu Lu was stunned.
What Zhan Xiao Li said next further shocked him.
"You are not welcome in my home. Get lost," Zhan Xiao Li stated his intentions concisely.
Only his mother was welcome in his home!
He wouldn't let any bad woman pretending to be his mother come to his house!
Yun Yue Yin's expression changed. She looked at the carriage in disbelief. Since she couldn't see Zhan Xiao Li's face, she couldn't tell his expression and was momentarily confused. She could only furrow her brows and say, looking very sad, "Xiao Li, you hate me? Yes, you should hate me. Anyone else would hate me. How can I expect you not to hate me?"
"However, Xiao Li, at such a young age, don't learn to hate too early. Let me bear all the blame alone. I believe you'll understand one day."
After saying this sanctimoniously,
She sobbed twice and wiped her cheeks.
In her heart, she cursed, "Little bastard! Just like Yun Shu, so hard to please! When I have the chance, I'll beat him severely!"
After her internal curse, Yun Yue Yin felt much happier and continued, "Xiao Li, I..."
"Get lost and shut up!"
Zhan Xiao Li's cold and resolute words came from the carriage.
Qiu Lu's eyes widened.
This...
He was a bit confused.
Didn't he used to clamor to see Miss Yun and acknowledge her as his mother?
Now that Miss Yun herself had come, why was the young lord so indifferent?
And he seemed quite angry?
Yun Yue Yin's body stiffened, and her face darkened. "Xiao Li..."
"Uncle Qiu, let's go!" Zhan Xiao Li said coldly.
Qiu Lu quickly got into the carriage. This was the young lord's request; he hadn't forced him!
Watching the carriage roar past,
Yun Yue Yin's face turned even darker, and the handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a ball. "Damn little mongrel!"
What a strange temper!
Ungrateful!
...
A moment later.
Zhan Tian Ye, who had just entered the Night King's mansion, stopped as a carriage followed closely behind him.
He turned back to see Qiu Lu and Zhan Xiao Li.
Upon seeing Qiu Lu and Zhan Xiao Li.
Zhan Xiao Li's expression was cold when he saw Zhan Tian Ye. He only said lightly, "Father."
"Have you returned from your maternal great-grandfather's?" Zhan Tian Ye asked.
Zhan Xiao Li nodded, "Mm!"
He was very unhappy.
He hadn't escaped from his maternal great-grandfather's to see his mother today, and he had even encountered a bad woman impersonating his mother!
Then he quickly ran into the mansion.
Zhan Tian Ye's cold gaze swept over Qiu Lu. "What's wrong with Xiao Li?"
Qiu Lu sighed.