The moment he cried it out, Yun Xiaojing was stunned.
He had let it slip!
It was all because he wasn't fully awake, his mind fuzzy.
Yun Shu paused for a moment when she heard the word "Mother."
Looking at the bewildered Yun Changfeng, she said, "Father, do you believe me now? He is my son, and I am his mother."
Yun Changfeng's eyes widened.
Acha and Yu Le, who were nearby, were also taken aback.
What was happening?
Yun Xiaojing blinked his big eyes, hugged Yun Shu, and called out again, "Mother!"
Hearing the clear, crisp "Mother," Yun Changfeng suddenly understood.
He burst into laughter. "You two! How can you be so mischievous? Shu'er, if you want a son, you'll have one when you're married. I've already decided to hold a banquet and recognize Xiaojing as my adopted son! From now on, Xiaojing will be my son, and the whole capital will know that Xiaojing is my adopted son!"
Yun Shu's lips twitched violently at his words.
Yun Xiaojing, on the other hand, was startled. This, this, this!
He was supposed to be the grandson of his maternal grandfather, not his adopted son!
It was over!
He had caused trouble!
"I, I don't want to be your adopted son!" Yun Xiaojing cried out in a hurry.
Yun Changfeng was stunned again. "Why?"
"I, I, I..." Yun Xiaojing lowered his head, his eyes darting around. Suddenly, he didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Yun Shu stepped forward. She said, "Father, let's have breakfast first. I have something to tell you during breakfast."
Yun Changfeng nodded, but he was still completely confused. He couldn't understand why Yun Xiaojing didn't want to be his adopted son and insisted on calling Yun Shu "Mother."
Could it be that such a young child just wanted a mother?
With his doubts lingering.
When it was time for breakfast.
Yun Changfeng still hadn't figured it out.
Yun Shu asked Yu Le and Acha to guard the door, instructing them not to let anyone disturb their family.
The steaming hot breakfast.
It carried the fragrance of the morning.
Yun Shu served a bowl of porridge to Yun Changfeng and Xiaojing each.
Yun Xiaojing felt extremely guilty.
"Can you tell me what it is now?" Yun Changfeng asked Yun Shu curiously.
Yun Shu took a couple of sips of porridge.
She said to Yun Changfeng, "Father, you should drink a couple of sips of porridge first."
She was afraid that he wouldn't be able to eat or drink anything after hearing what she had to say.
Yun Changfeng's doubts grew, but he obediently drank his porridge.
Yun Xiaojing lowered his head, drinking his porridge very obediently.
He didn't dare to say anything.
After a while, Yun Shu saw that Yun Changfeng had drunk a good amount of porridge, and she also put down her bowl.
She put away her smile and became somewhat serious.
"Alright, you can tell me now, can't you?" Yun Changfeng had a hunch that Shu'er was about to reveal a huge secret.
He glanced at Yun Xiaojing, who was lowering his head and acting exceptionally well-behaved, and his eyelids twitched.
He seemed to have sensed something.
Just as he was about to think further.
Yun Shu spoke, "Father, what I'm about to tell you is not a joke, nor is it false. It is the absolute truth. I didn't want to tell you this so soon because I still have many things to handle, and telling you would only make you worry."
It was better to tell him.
The secret couldn't be contained forever.
There was no way he could recognize Yun Xiaojing as his adopted son.
The generation would be wrong.
Yun Changfeng's eyes widened slightly. "Go ahead, what haven't I experienced? You don't need to worry too much about me. I've realized recently that you've been hiding a secret in your heart. This secret will surely make me sad, but don't worry, I can handle it."
Yun Shu was deeply touched by Yun Changfeng's words.
"Father, actually..."
Just as Yun Shu was about to speak.
Suddenly, the gatekeeper's loud shout came from outside the courtyard.
"Master, something has happened at the military camp! The副将 (fùjiàng - deputy general) has personally come and asked you to hurry out of the city to the military camp!"
This shout made Yun Changfeng forget everything else.
He stood up abruptly and said to Yun Shu, "There's something at the military camp. We'll talk about it when I get back!"
With that, he immediately walked out.
He didn't give Yun Shu a chance to say another word.
Yun Shu watched the door being pushed open.
The empty doorway made her lips twitch violently.
How melodramatic?
What a coincidence?
"Mother, should I leave the General's Mansion now and go find Uncle Ruan?" Yun Xiaojing asked.
Yun Shu glanced at him. "No need. When your maternal grandfather returns, I will tell him your identity. Yun Xiaojing, remember, do not reveal who your biological father is to your maternal grandfather. Understand?"
She was afraid that if Yun Changfeng knew she had three sons with Zhan Tianye, he would force Zhan Tianye to marry her.
She only wanted Zhan Xiaoli, not that scoundrel.
Yun Xiaojing nodded vigorously. "Don't worry, Mother! I will absolutely keep the secret! I will absolutely be obedient!"
"Absolutely obedient?" Yun Shu raised an eyebrow.
How had she not noticed that?
Yun Xiaojing giggled, his face full of flattery. "I am especially obedient now! Maternal grandfather has been very happy with my coaxing these past two days! Mother, I'm not only obedient, but I'm also filial!"
Yun Shu raised an eyebrow. "Yes, you've made your maternal grandfather happy, and he wants you to be his adopted son."
Yun Xiaojing's small shoulders slumped. "Mother, I was wrong! I don't want to be grandfather's son. I don't lack a father, I lack a grandfather!"
"Drink all your porridge, then go practice horse stance for an hour," Yun Shu picked up a bun and took a bite, calmly stating Yun Xiaojing's punishment.
This brat needed to be disciplined.
Yun Xiaojing was about to cry. He hated practicing horse stance the most!
He had already practiced horse stance for a long time just to make his maternal grandfather happy.
Now his mother was also making him practice horse stance.
He felt like his heart was raining and thundering!
Yun Shu walked out of the room.
She looked in the direction of the mansion gate.
A thought flashed through her mind: What had happened at the military camp?
...
At the same time.
Inside the Yun Mansion.
Because she was pregnant, Yun Yueyin, who had been groggy all night, didn't want to get up even though it was bright outside.
Yang Shi heard the gossip outside, all about Yueyin and Yun Shu, and she was furious.
Good for Yun Shu, daring to bully Yueyin!
She went to Yun Yueyin's door and, upon seeing Wen Shu, asked, "Where is Yueyin?"
"Madam, Miss is still sleeping," Wen Shu replied.
Yang Shi frowned. "Still sleeping so late?" She suddenly remembered that Yueyin was pregnant, and her brows relaxed. "Yueyin is with child, after all. She does sleep more than usual."
Wen Shu nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Yun Yueyin's voice came from the room.
"Is it Mother who's here? I'm awake. You can all come in."
Wen Shu immediately pushed open the door and entered with Yang Shi.
And at this moment.
Yun Yueyin, who had just woken up, dazedly raised her hand and scratched her face.
For some reason, her face felt a little itchy.
Yang Shi and Wen Shu didn't pay attention at first, but then they were stunned.
Especially Yang Shi, who cried out, "Yueyin, don't scratch!"
Yun Yueyin looked surprised. "Mother, what's wrong?"
Yang Shi rushed to Yun Yueyin's side and stared intently at Yun Yueyin's face.