"Why? Why should I curry favor with Sister Leyin?" Yun Ying's temper flared. She felt no inferior to Yun Yueyin, so why should she be subservient to her?
And now, not only did her father only have eyes for Yun Shu, but he also expected her to be beneath Yun Yueyin. Was this a joke?
How would she have the face to face others in the future?
Aunt Xiao advised earnestly, "Leyin is about to marry the Regent. Times have changed. She is now someone many ladies and young ladies in the capital will try to win over. You will also benefit from her finding a good husband. Remember what Mother said, although Yun Shu has returned, with her reputation as a broken flower, only your father will defend her in the future. No influential person in the capital will fancy her. Her existence is meant to highlight you, while you, by being Sister Leyin's sister, will have suitors lining up to choose from."
"Alas, even if Mother doesn't want to admit it, she must say that she is indeed Yun Shu. Therefore, you should cherish your sisterly bond with Leyin even more. Only Leyin can make you a respectable figure in the capital."
Yun Ying gradually calmed down, feeling her mother's words held merit. She nodded repeatedly, "Mother is right. As long as I appease Yun Yueyin, I don't have to worry about Father disliking me. Father is old now and can no longer fight on the battlefield. The General's Mansion will rely on Yun Yueyin and me in the future! Yun Shu will experience as much joy now as she will sorrow soon! When Yun Yueyin returns, she certainly won't let Yun Shu have an easy time!"
Mother and daughter saw determination for victory in each other's eyes.
What was this now!
When Yun Yueyin returned, they would make Yun Shu suffer!
"Let Mother see your throat." Aunt Xiao, uneasy, gestured for Yun Ying to open her mouth for her to check.
Yun Ying immediately looked displeased, "Mother!"
Aunt Xiao seized the opportunity to sniff, and upon confirming there was no odor, breathed a sigh of relief, "That's wonderful, no smell! Now I can finally put my mind at ease!"
"Mother, if even you think my breath smells, wouldn't others think so too?!" Yun Ying's face changed drastically.
Aunt Xiao said hatefully, "It's all Yun Shu's fault. She deliberately scared me earlier. I was so worried about you that I panicked and went to find a doctor."
"Mother, she was so foolish before, how did she become like a completely different person now? Not only is she not foolish, but she's also ruthless! And that coachman beside her must know martial arts. What exactly happened to her outside these past few years? Should we send a letter to Yun Yueyin?" Yun Ying gritted her teeth and asked in a low voice.
Aunt Xiao frowned and nodded, "Four years is a long time, many things can happen. It's not strange that she could become smart. I'll have someone send a letter to Yun Yueyin now, so she can be prepared."
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Night King's Mansion.
After Zhan Xiaoli woke up, he hadn't left his room.
Steward Wang had come to call him several times, but Zhan Xiaoli refused to come out.
Zhan Tianye, who was about to leave the mansion, heard about this and rushed back.
Zhan Tianye, sitting in his wheelchair, looked at Zhan Xiaoli, who had his back to him, with a blank expression.
"Why are you not going to eat breakfast?" he asked coldly.
Zhan Xiaoli turned around abruptly.
His large starry eyes turned red, shimmering with tears.
There was a hint of grievance beneath his stubbornness.
"Mother came to see me yesterday!"
He didn't want to leave!
He was reluctant to go out!
Mother's hands were soft and especially warm!
"Young Master, no one came last night. The Young Master must have been dreaming," Steward Wang reminded him gently, his tone full of reluctance.