Inside the study, Yun Changfeng was engrossed in reading letters from various sources.
There were also dispatches from the military camp.
Upon hearing Yun Shu's inquiry from outside the door, he immediately put down the letters. "Shu'er, come in."
Yun Shu pushed open the door and walked in.
She rarely visited Yun Changfeng's study.
Ever since the incident where Yun Dezhi had infiltrated the study, Yun Changfeng had stationed guards outside his study at all times.
"Shu'er, is there something?" Yun Changfeng stood up from his desk and walked to Yun Shu.
He then gestured for Yun Shu to sit on the side.
A small table held a platter of fruits and pastries.
"Talk while you eat," he said.
Yun Shu smiled at Yun Changfeng's continued act of treating her like a child. "Father, I have something very important to tell you. You should have some water first to calm yourself, then eat some of this fruit and pastries. Once you're full, I'll tell you."
"Ah? What earth-shattering news? Are you afraid your father won't be able to eat after hearing it?" Yun Changfeng asked in surprise.
His expression then shifted. "Could it be about Yun Yueyin? I've already heard about that matter. Their family has nothing to do with us anymore. Your father will not pity them because of this, nor will he let them return to the General's Mansion. Your father will absolutely not give them any more opportunities to harm you and Xiao Jing."
Yun Shu's heart warmed. Her father was truly reasonable!
It seemed that the truth she was about to reveal wouldn't be too shocking for him.
"It's not about Yun Yueyin. Many people in the capital are already talking about it. I know Father will find out. I need to tell you about something else." Yun Shu picked up a nearby teacup, took a small sip, and lowered her gaze slightly.
"It's not about that?" Yun Changfeng was perplexed and curious. "Could it be that you're going to tell your father that you've decided to accept the offer from Young Master Yi?"
This time, Yun Shu was taken aback. "Accept his offer for what?"
Why was Yi Zixing being brought up again?
Yun Changfeng chuckled heartily. "You don't need to be shy with me! I've played both father and mother for you, so I'll make all the decisions regarding your marriage. As long as you agree, your father will prepare your dowry! I happened to meet Young Master Yi today, and he said he is sincere towards you and can guarantee he will not take any concubines for the rest of his life, marrying only you. Look around the world, can you find another man who can make such a promise! I'm telling you, your father has set his heart on him as a son-in-law. You can't find a better man in the entire capital, and the more I look at him, the more I feel I'm not as good as him."
Truly a man of integrity!
Most importantly, he wouldn't take concubines.
Yun Shu chuckled helplessly. "Father, it's impossible between Young Master Yi and me. I harbor a deep secret. He has only seen my outward appearance, and what I present to the people of the capital is not my true self. When he finds out I've had a child, he will surely retreat. Moreover, what I need to tell you today is not about this."
"Regarding Xiao Jing... your father believes Young Master Yi won't mind. After all, you were coerced back then, and it wasn't your fault. Young Master Yi likes you. If he were to back down over such a trivial matter, then your father would be blind and have misjudged him." Yun Changfeng was unconcerned, not believing this matter could deter Yi Zixing.
"It's not just Xiao Jing." Yun Shu looked up, a gleam in her beautiful eyes, accompanied by her resolute strength.
Yun Changfeng's expression darkened, becoming even more serious. "Shu'er, continue."
"Xiao Li and Xiao Feng are both my sons. They are triplets with Xiao Jing," Yun Shu stated directly.
Yun Changfeng jolted to his feet. "What?!"
It was like a thunderclap!
He had previously felt that the two boys bore some resemblance to Xiao Jing, but as soon as he thought of the Night King, he dismissed the thought. He had seen and heard how much the Night King detested Shu'er before.
Therefore, he had never for a moment considered that the one who had wronged Shu'er was indeed the Night King!
"Father, don't get worked up! Listen to me slowly. Since I've started, I'll tell you everything that happened back then," Yun Shu said softly.
Seeing Yun Shu's gentle demeanor, devoid of any resentment, Yun Changfeng felt a surge of anger in his chest.
It was the Night King!
The Night King had insulted his Shu'er!
And made Shu'er give birth to three children!
If this matter got out, or if Young Master Yi found out, he might back down, because that man was the Night King! Damn it! Yun Changfeng's heart was twisted in agony.
He detested Shu'er and yet he had insulted Shu'er. The Night King was truly contradictory!
"It's like this, five years ago, Yun Yueyin..."
Yun Shu slowly recounted the events of that year, telling Yun Changfeng every detail.
"Retribution! This is all Yun Yueyin's retribution!" Yun Changfeng slammed his palm, the Iron Sand Palm, onto the table, causing it to shake violently and nearly crack in half.
At the same time, his face turned ashen. "Even if the Night King was unaware, it's still his fault! If it weren't for him, wouldn't you be happily marrying Young Master Yi now? It's all his fault!"
He was so furious his head felt like it would explode!
He wished he could storm over to the Night King's mansion right now.
"I'll go to the Night King's mansion now and make him marry you immediately! Don't worry, your father will handle this. You've already given him three children. If he dares to shirk responsibility, your father will become an assassin and kill him for you!" Yun Changfeng declared with murderous intent.
It seemed as if he would draw his sword and confront Zhan Tianye at any moment.
Yun Shu also stood up. "Father, the Night King cannot know for now."
Although she felt that Zhan Tianye might have already guessed, this matter absolutely could not become common knowledge.
Otherwise, it would ruin her plans!
"You don't want him to know?!" Yun Changfeng knitted his brows.
He truly wanted to kill the Night King right now!
"Father, I want to take Xiao Jing and the other two to leave the capital in the future. In my eyes, there are only the three of them. As for the Night King, I have no fate with him. Even if there was fate, it was five years ago. Father, the reason I'm telling you all this today is because I don't want to hide anything from you, and I want Father to be prepared. I will be leaving the capital, and I have already made arrangements to leave in a while." Yun Shu then explained her plan.
Yun Changfeng was surprised, but quickly regained his composure.
He still furrowed his brow tightly. "Are you absolutely sure you want to leave? Xiao Li and Xiao Feng are both at the Night King's mansion. If you take them away, it will surely alert the Night King, and he will absolutely not let you take them."
He hadn't expected Shu'er to have absolutely no feelings for the Night King, only caring about the children and not the Night King.
Yun Shu smiled, her tone calm and confident. "I will make thorough preparations. Once we leave the capital, he won't be able to find us."
"Then... you don't want your father anymore?" Yun Changfeng's heart ached at the thought of not seeing Shu'er and his grandchildren anymore.