Qin Old Master paused, then smiled and said, "Who said that? Your great-great-grandfather is old and doesn't get angry easily. Anger hurts the body. You'll understand when you grow up."
Yun Xiaojing was smart and sensed something was wrong.
Because his great-great-grandfather's explanation for not being angry was just a dismissive "who said that."
It was clear at a glance that his great-great-grandfather was hiding something.
He gritted his teeth and continued, "Did Great-Great-Grandfather misunderstand Mother?"
"Yes, we all saw it. Great-Great-Grandfather didn't want Mother to stay, and Mother was driven away by Great-Great-Grandfather," Zhan Xiaoli said coldly.
Zhan Xiaofeng nodded repeatedly, "I saw it too. Yesterday, Great-Great-Grandfather was kidnapped. Mother and Father looked for Great-Great-Grandfather for a long time. Why is Great-Great-Grandfather treating Mother so badly today after returning?"
Seeing the three little ones defending Yun Shu.
Qin Old Master's face turned pale. He looked at them helplessly, "There are things I can't tell children like you, but don't worry, you are the most important to your great-great-grandfather."
Although the three little ones were young, they understood that their great-great-grandfather did not want to tell them the reason for his anger with their mother.
So, they all lowered their heads.
They stopped talking and asking questions.
Seeing their sudden drop in spirits, no longer playing or clinging to him, Qin Old Master sighed again, but still said nothing.
...
Outside the Qin mansion, Yun Shu, just as she was leaving, met Zhan Tianye who had just arrived.
Seeing Yun Shu about to leave, Zhan Tianye asked in surprise, "Are you leaving?"
"Yes, Qin Old Master doesn't want to see me. I suspect something happened yesterday," Yun Shu walked closer and whispered when she was near.
Zhan Tianye's brows furrowed, as if hearing something unbelievable, "Did Grandfather say that to you?"
Before today, his grandfather had wished for him to marry Yun Shu immediately, showing more favor and trust towards Yun Shu than towards his own grandson.
He would only invite Yun Shu to the Qin mansion, not drive her away.
What happened during the time his grandfather was kidnapped yesterday?
"I'm afraid someone threatened him, preventing him from telling me what happened during the kidnapping yesterday." Yun Shu could only think of this explanation.
With her understanding of Qin Old Master, he would never be indifferent to her for no reason.
The two exchanged a look.
No need for many words.
They already knew what to do.
Yun Shu took the carriage she came in back to the General's mansion, while Zhan Tianye entered the Qin mansion.
After playing with the little ones for a while, he had Qiu Lu send them back to the General's mansion.
The Qin mansion became quiet.
Only then did Zhan Tianye directly ask Qin Old Master, "Grandfather, who were the people who kidnapped you on the street yesterday?"
Qin Old Master frowned tightly, with a hint of unspeakable difficulty, "Alas, the people who kidnapped me yesterday were actually my old business rivals. After I agreed to help them through their difficulties, they let me go. It was only later that I discovered some things and learned some truths about Yun Shu. I didn't want to tell you, for fear that you would overthink it. You, listen to your grandfather this once, and cut ties with Yun Shu, don't get involved with her anymore."
"You are not suitable for each other. Even for Xiao Li and the others, you cannot be together. I don't want you to continue to be deceived by her."
These words sounded incredibly unbelievable.
As if they were not spoken by Qin Old Master.
Just before, he had called her "Shu girl" and said his ancestral grave had emitted green smoke, and now he was denying everything.
"Grandfather, give me a reason. A reason that can convince me," Zhan Tianye stared intently at Qin Old Master.
Not missing any change in his expression.
"All I can tell you is that Yun Shu is not what you think, and she is not worth your effort! I was sick for a period of time before and lost some memories. I only recovered them yesterday. These memories remind me that I can never trust her." Qin Old Master's brows were deeply furrowed, his words filled with helplessness, hoping Zhan Tianye would believe him.
He regretted it so much!
Why was he deceived by Yun Shu?
And helped her deceive his grandson.
Just thinking about it filled him with regret.
Zhan Tianye felt even more that something was wrong, "Grandfather said he lost some memories, so what memories?" What secret was his grandfather hiding?
Qin Old Master repeatedly shook his head, seemingly unwilling to recall, only shaking his head with deep melancholy, "It's better not to talk about those memories. After all, she gave birth to Xiao Li and the others, and she is their mother. She also saved me. Some things are beyond gratitude, but she is not suitable to marry you, and you are not suitable to marry her. If you don't want to regret it, then listen to your grandfather."
Zhan Tianye's brows furrowed even deeper. His grandfather was keeping secrets from him.
"This reason is not convincing. I must know the whole story, what exactly did she do to make Grandfather's attitude towards her plummet? Just a few days ago, Grandfather wanted to become sworn brothers with Yun Shu, and now he's telling me to break up with her? Isn't the change too fast..." Zhan Tianye's tone was firm, his gaze sharp as he stared at Qin Old Master.
Qin Old Master was extremely helpless, "When have you ever seen your grandfather harm you?"
"Grandfather has indeed never harmed me, but regarding Yun Shu, if Grandfather cannot provide a real reason, he will absolutely not change my decision," Zhan Tianye's attitude was resolute.
What he decided, he would never easily change.
Qin Old Master looked at Zhan Tianye's stubbornness, not giving in an inch, and his eyebrows twitched with anger, "You're going to anger me to death! I am your grandfather! Could I harm you?! I'm telling you, I'm not telling you Yun Shu's secret for your own good, I don't want you to be sad, and another thing, those things cannot be said! Even saying them makes my mouth burn! I'm telling you, Yun Shu will never be sincere with you!"
These words were spoken earnestly and urgently, wishing that Zhan Tianye would truly listen to him.
Zhan Tianye narrowed his eyes, his gaze extremely sharp, "Tell me, who were the people who kidnapped Grandfather?"
"They have already left the capital. What use is it for you to know? And I promised them that I would not pursue their responsibility. After all, I was too ruthless in the business world in those years, destroying the hard-earned foundations of many people. Now, if I can help, I will help. If I can avoid pursuing them, I will not pursue them," Qin Old Master waved his hand, reiterating his decision.
He would never go back on his word.
Zhan Tianye's mouth twitched, and he said with a cold face, "If Grandfather doesn't say, my men will find out the kidnappers' information before dawn tomorrow."
"When Grandfather wants to talk, send word to the Night King's Mansion. I'll be going ahead," Zhan Tianye said coldly.
Seeing Zhan Tianye's unyielding stance, Qin Old Master was furious, "I don't care, you must listen to me now, draw a clear line with Yun Shu, and have Xiao Li and the others live with you in the Night King's Mansion from now on."