Can’t You Control Her Anymore?

Upon hearing this explanation, Yun Che’s expression eased slightly.

Fifth Sister has always been so kind and sensible, unlike Yun Nian…

Thinking of Yun Nian, Yun Che couldn’t help but furrow his brow, but he still comforted Yun Yan, saying, “The future of the Yun family is in our hands, there’s no need for you, a young girl, to worry. Those gifts were meant for her, and if she doesn’t want to take them out, we shouldn’t force her. Otherwise, if word gets out, people will say we are bullying them, the orphans and widows.”

Yun Yan gritted her teeth, what a hypocritical sense of righteousness!

You’re not just bullying Yun Nian, are you?

Who was it that threw away the food Yun Nian made and fed it to the dogs?

Who treated Yun Nian’s heartfelt efforts with disdain?

A gentle expression appeared on Yun Yan’s face, “Second Brother is right. After all, Fourth Sister still has two children to support, so it’s only right for her to keep some things for herself.”

Children…

Yun Nian left the children in the side courtyard, not caring about them.

As their uncle, he hasn’t even seen those two children…

His brothers are so easily fooled, they believe everything she says.

Yun Yan smiled softly, “Second Brother, I made some cloud-shaped cakes and specially prepared this year’s newest Rain Before Dragon Well tea for you. Would you like to try it?”

Yun Che nodded and sat down with Yun Yan, tasting the pastries.

The tea also had a delightful aroma.

As he tasted the pastry, Yun Che slightly frowned, “Why does it taste different from what you made before?”

He usually worked at the academy and rarely came home.

Yun Yan often had someone send him food, and it always tasted excellent.

Yun Yan’s eyes flickered, “Perhaps I put too much honey in today’s batch, making it overly sweet. Second Brother, your taste is truly discerning!”

Yun Che smiled, “I’ve always been picky with my taste. Isn’t Fifth Sister the one who understands my preferences the most? I loved everything you made in the past.”

Yun Yan pouted and chuckled, “If I make something different in the future, will Second Brother still eat it?”

“I will eat it. As long as it’s made by you, there’s nothing I won’t eat.”

Yun Che replied with a smile.

Yun Yan’s eyes curved, and she suddenly asked, “Second Brother, what happened to your forehead? Why is it swollen? And your face, who hurt you?”

Earlier, Yun Che had sat beside her, and she hadn’t noticed the scratch on his face.

Was this swelling on his head caused by someone hitting him?

Second Brother is a scholar, usually so refined, how could he resort to violence?

Yun Che’s face turned slightly cold, “You’re right. Yun Nian is indeed different from before. I was wrong to blame her. She could have explained everything to me, but instead, she resorted to violence!”

“What?”

Yun Yan exclaimed, “Was it Fourth Sister who hit you? Is she crazy? How dare she resort to violence against Second Brother!”

“Let’s not talk about her.”

Bringing it up would affect his mood, and the cloud-shaped cakes became tasteless in his mouth. Yun Che drank his tea, but still felt uneasy, as if he had lost something.

Perhaps it was because he hadn’t tasted the delicacies made by Yun Yan!

As Yun Che left the Yanbo Courtyard, a fragrant scent wafted through the air.

“What is this fragrance?”

One of his attendants sniffed and said, “It seems to be coming from Lady Fourth’s courtyard.”

Yun Che furrowed his brow and immediately went in the opposite direction.

In the small kitchen, Yun Nian was busy cooking.

Fresh shrimp congee and steamed dumplings were ready, filling the air with a delightful aroma. Chun Chan couldn’t help but salivate, “It smells so good. Lady, your cooking skills are excellent!” Yun Nian placed the steamed dumplings on the table, saying, “Bring them in, let’s eat together in the room.”

Chun Chan followed, smiling happily.

“Darlings, it’s time to eat!”

Yun Nian cheerfully called the two little ones to eat.

The two children’s eyes lit up at the sight of the food.

Yun Xian took a bite of the dumpling, and his chubby cheeks jiggled with joy, “Mother’s dumplings are so delicious. Yun Xian has never had such tasty dumplings before!”

Yun Lu was more reserved, looking at the dumplings with longing but restraining himself from eating.

These two little ones probably haven’t had a proper meal in the side courtyard.

Thinking about it, Yun Nian felt a wave of self-blame and cursed the original owner for being foolish. She picked up a steamed dumpling, “Yun Lu, would you like Mother to feed you?”

Yun Lu coldly refused, “No.”

“Then eat it yourself.”

Yun Nian placed the dumpling in front of him.

Their empty stomachs were growling, and Yun Lu decided not to fight with his own stomach any longer.

He finally picked up the small dumpling.

Yun Nian smiled, both of these little ones, one eating elegantly, the other devouring hungrily, were so adorable in Yun Nian’s eyes!

…

Prince Huai’s Mansion.

Xiao Yuhuai’s attendant had prepared several strings of exquisite jewelry.

“You have done well this time, and this is your reward.”

Standing below was the imperial doctor who had been treating Yun Nian.

“Serving Prince Huai is my duty, and I am grateful for his reward.”

The Doctor struggled to close his mouth as he held the jewelry.

“I heard that Chief Doctor Zhang also went there? Did the diagnosis yield any discrepancies?”

Xiao Yuhuai asked, furrowing his brow.

He had manipulated Yun Nian into obediently marrying him, making her his spy in Crown Prince’s Mansion, and plotting to steal Xiao Chengjun’s military token.

Ultimately, he intended to use her to incite Yun Nian to assassinate Xiao Chengjun.

Everything had been planned meticulously.

However, he never expected that Yun Nian would suddenly lose her mind and refuse to stay in the palace, insisting on returning to her own family.

The Doctor’s eyes twinkled as he smiled and replied, “Chief Doctor Zhang personally examined her pulse, and it undoubtedly indicated a joyful pulse. Prince Cheng’en also believes it. Prince Huai can rest assured.”

Xiao Yuhuai nodded.

“You may leave.”

The doctor happily withdrew.

“You said that Yun Nian listens to you the most, so what is happening now? She almost ruined our grand plan!”

Xiao Yuhuai’s tone turned unpleasant.

Emerging from behind a folding screen was a graceful figure.

Yun Yan, dressed in light silk, wore a perfect expression of grievance and apology on her face.

“Your Royal Highness, please forgive me. It was my carelessness. I never expected Yun Nian to suddenly go against me and my father. However, she has already entered the palace and taken fake pregnancy medicine. Prince Cheng’en believes she is truly pregnant. As long as we spread this news and have my father plead before the Emperor, Yun Nian will be bestowed upon Prince Cheng’en without any hindrance. This way, it will not jeopardize Your Royal Highness’s plans.”

The Emperor appeared to value Prince Cheng’en on the surface but secretly sought ways to suppress him.

It was evident to those with discerning eyes.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhuai’s expression did not soften.

“Are you implying that Yun Nian no longer listens to you, and you cannot control her anymore?”