She then put on a look of reluctance, saying, "I've been keeping this from you because I was afraid you'd be upset!"
Yun Changfeng was furious. He retorted, "Old Madam Yun, I never expected you to be so stubborn!"
To continue her reign of tyranny in the general's mansion, she could even utter such an unbelievable story. It was simply preposterous!
It seemed he had never truly understood Old Madam Yun.
Seeing that Yun Changfeng did not believe her at all, Old Madam Yun hardened her heart. "When Yun Shu's mother was pregnant, we didn't think much of it. You were away fighting wars and only returned for one night. Then, an incident occurred at the border, and you immediately left for the front. Later, we investigated carefully and discovered a man with whom she had a very close relationship."
"She secretly met that man several times. There's no such coincidence in this world! Changfeng, you were deceived by Shu'er's mother. You were deeply in love with Shu'er's mother, but she didn't love you in her heart! If she did, how could she have betrayed you?" Old Madam Yun wept bitterly.
It was as if she did not want Yun Changfeng to hear such cruel things.
Nor did she want Yun Changfeng to know.
Yet, she had said it.
Yun Changfeng looked at Old Madam Yun in disbelief.
Old Madam Yun, thinking that Yun Changfeng was finding it hard to accept the truth, sighed softly.
"You have always valued relationships, so we didn't dare to tell you," Old Madam Yun said with an expression of deep sorrow.
She walked back to Yun Changfeng and gently patted his arm. "Changfeng, no matter who betrays you, even if Shu'er, whom you protect, is not your biological daughter, only Mother will not leave you. Mother will always be by your side! Rest assured, Mother will not tell anyone about this. After all, it concerns your reputation, and Yun Shu has called you father for many years, and me grandmother for many years. I will not let this matter spread."
She wore the guise of a loving mother.
However.
The next moment.
Yun Changfeng pushed Old Madam Yun away. "The person she went to see several times back then was her own brother! I already knew this when someone informed me! And Old Madam Yun knew the truth years ago, otherwise, would Old Madam Yun have kept Shu'er in the general's mansion?"
Old Madam Yun's face turned ashen. She looked at Yun Changfeng with disbelief. "You... you actually know?"
Back then, he was not at home. When she learned of this, she had made a great fuss, almost causing Yun Shu's mother to miscarry. Later, after learning the truth, she was afraid that Changfeng would blame her in the future, so she instructed the servants of the general's mansion not to spread the news.
But she never expected him to know all along!
For a moment, Old Madam Yun felt extremely embarrassed.
"I didn't confront Old Madam Yun back then because Shu'er's mother stopped me, thinking that the matter was in the past and there was no need to mention it again. She believed in harmony within the family. I never expected that after so many years, Old Madam Yun, to achieve her own goals, would deliberately frame Shu'er's mother while knowing the truth!" Yun Changfeng's voice was cold, and his eyes held no trace of filial affection as he looked at Old Madam Yun.
He had done all he could.
Old Madam Yun's face turned pale, and she looked at him in despair. "Is there really no room for reconciliation? Changfeng, Mother just wants to stay in the general's mansion, and I don't want to leave! Mother knows she was wrong! Changfeng, I am your mother. I raised you through hardship!"
"Yes, it is Old Madam Yun who raised me through hardship. I dare not forget this kindness. Guards, bring ten thousand taels of silver notes for Old Madam Yun!" Yun Changfeng commanded expressionlessly.
Ten thousand taels.
It was enough.
Old Madam Yun had no further room to maneuver. She closed her eyes, then opened them again.
Gritting her teeth, she looked at Yun Changfeng. "Changfeng, can you truly not forgive Mother this time?"
"Last night was the last chance," Yun Changfeng said sternly.
Old Madam Yun thought of last night and then of the present. She could only let out a heavy sigh. "Alright! Mother will not bother you anymore. I hope you and Shu'er will be well in the future."
After offering her blessings, she wiped her tears and, supported by the servants, left the general's mansion step by step.
Watching Old Madam Yun's retreating figure, Yun Changfeng's lips were pressed into a tight line.
At some point, a figure appeared behind Yun Changfeng.
A moment later, Yun Changfeng sensed the presence and turned to look at the newcomer.
"Shu'er."
Yun Shu handed him a plate of fruit. "I just cut some watermelon. It's very sweet."
Yun Changfeng took it and tasted a piece. The sweet juice immediately filled his mouth. "It is indeed very sweet."
"If Father cannot let go of Old Madam Yun, you can secretly find someone to look after her in the future," Yun Shu reminded him gently.
If he completely treated Old Madam Yun as a stranger, it would be impossible for the loyal and righteous Yun Changfeng, and he might even be plagued by guilt occasionally. Although Old Madam Yun had done many wrong things and hurt the original owner and him, she was indeed his mother.
It was just finding someone to look after her secretly; he wouldn't have to appear himself, and there would be no further entanglement openly.
Yun Changfeng was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Father and daughter looked at each other and smiled.
"How can I be so fortunate to have such a good daughter like you? And my three grandsons!" Yun Changfeng couldn't help but sigh.
His heart was completely enveloped in happiness.
"Those three little rascals are waiting for Father to take them for training," Yun Shu said.
She was a little surprised. She had initially thought the three little ones would dislike the training, as squatting and practicing internal energy were very tedious. But unexpectedly, the three of them were resilient and enjoyed training and exercising with their maternal grandfather.
Although they were a little tanned, it seemed they had all grown taller these past few days.
Upon hearing that his three grandsons needed him, Yun Changfeng quickly finished the watermelon, even swallowing the seeds. "Let's go, let's go."
Yun Shu watched Yun Changfeng leave in a hurry, a smile playing on her lips.
Her gaze swept to Qin Yiqing, who had just arrived on the roof nearby.
Qin Yiqing was tall and slender, dressed in a water-blue gauze skirt, looking ethereal.
However, her brows held a trace of worry and confusion.
"Come down," Yun Shu said.
Qin Yiqing chuckled and directly flipped down, landing gracefully in front of Yun Shu.
Yun Shu gestured towards the pavilion not far away. "Let's go."
"Can we bring some wine?" Qin Yiqing shook the wine gourd in her hand.
She had just bought it from outside.
She heard it was quite potent!
Yun Shu caught the aroma of wine and her eyes lit up. "Good wine!"
"Hahahaha! Let's go, let's go. We'll go to the pavilion together, drink and talk! I have something on my mind, and I won't feel at ease until I talk about it," Qin Yiqing said with a hearty laugh, her previous gloom vanishing.