Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Reconciliation and the Yun Family's Relationship

Yun Chuxue arrived at the Spirit Master Mansion to find it unusually bustling with people rushing around, carrying piles of documents or boxes whose contents remained a mystery. Some were tending to wounded soldiers, while others, driving horse-drawn carriages, transported weaponry...

Arriving at the Snow World Garden, she saw Tang Ruoyu sitting on the swing, holding Shen Zixuan in her arms with a gentle smile.

"Ruoyu."

Yun Chuxue called out, and Tang Ruoyu looked up, seeing Yun Chuxue descending from the sky.

Tang Ruoyu immediately stood up. "Mom, you're back."

Seeing Tang Ruoyu so happy, Yun Chuxue asked, "Ruoyu, what's making you so happy today?"

"Nothing much, I just feel content like this."

Content? Though Yun Chuxue didn't fully understand, she still wished for Shen Zixuan's swift recovery.

Deciding not to disturb her further, Yun Chuxue walked straight into the room.

The furnishings inside remained unchanged. Standing at the doorway, she slowly walked forward, reminiscing over every detail of her life with Yu Shi.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she sat on the bed, lying down slowly, staring at the ceiling as tears dripped onto the sheets.

Afterward, she got up and headed to Yu Zixi's former room.

Upon entering, nostalgia overwhelmed her. She lay on the bed where Yu Zixi once slept, holding onto her pillow tightly, her eyes filled with longing.

Unknowingly, she fell asleep.

She had a dream where Yu Zixi held her hand, running on the grass while Yu Shi waited for them nearby. Suddenly, the sky and ground collapsed, and Yun Chuxue watched in horror as they drifted away, unable to catch up...

Yun Chuxue jolted awake, finding herself in Yu Zixi's room, breathing heavily.

Dum-dum-dum...

She heard a knocking at the door and quickly wiped away her tears, placed the pillow down, and went to the door.

Opening it, she saw Yu Ke.

"Yu Ke? What's the matter?"

"Auntie, I heard you were back, so I came to see you."

Yu Ke glanced inside the room and said, "Auntie, do you miss Xixi?"

"Yes."

"Oh," Yu Ke sighed, then continued, "Auntie, Shen Yueru is looking for you."

"She? Where is she?"

"She's staying in a nearby pavilion. She heard you were back and wanted to see you."

"Alright."

Yu Ke led Yun Chuxue to Shen Yueru's residence and left.

Yun Chuxue pushed the door open and saw Yun Ziqi lying on the bed while Shen Yueru fed him porridge.

"Yueru, you're looking for me?"

Upon hearing Yun Chuxue's voice, both of them looked over almost simultaneously.

"Yun Chuxue, Yun Chuxue? Is it really you?"

"Of course, it's me."

"Come, have a seat."

After Yun Chuxue sat down, Yun Ziqi asked in surprise, "Why?"

Yun Chuxue waved her hand. "There's no need to mention the specifics. How's your recovery going?"

"My foundation is damaged, and I still can't get out of bed. It'll take some time."

"Alright. You two can stay in the Spirit Master Mansion. Has Yun Ning come to see you?"

Hearing Yun Yuning's name, both of them fell silent.

Yun Chuxue knew that Yun Ning was ignoring them.

"After all, she's your own daughter. Don't you want to see her?"

Both of them felt a little guilty. As parents, they hadn't fulfilled their duties.

"I've looked for her a few times, but she ignored me. I heard you were back and wanted to ask you for a favor."

"Me?" Yun Chuxue sighed. "Alright, I'll go find her."

"Thank you, Yun Chuxue."

Yun Chuxue smiled faintly. "Who made you Shen Xin's sister?"

As Yun Chuxue approached the door to leave, she saw Yun Yuning standing there. Yun Chuxue was surprised, wondering how long she had been listening to their conversation.

"Yuning, when did you arrive?"

Yun Yuning whispered, "Just now."

Upon hearing Yun Ziqi's voice, Yun Ziqi sat up, staring intently at Yun Chuxue's direction, while Shen Yueru took a few steps forward and stopped.

Yun Chuxue asked, "Do you want to come in and talk?"

Yun Yuning hesitated, and seeing this, Yun Chuxue pulled her in and closed the door.

Once inside, Yun Yuning kept her head down, standing in front of Yun Chuxue without saying a word. Meanwhile, Shen Yueru continued to stare at Yun Yuning, and Yun Ziqi on the bed did the same.

The three remained in awkward silence.

Seeing the uncomfortable atmosphere, Yun Chuxue directly grabbed Yun Yuning's hand and led her forward until they stood in front of Shen Yueru. She then placed Shen Yueru's hand and Yun Yuning's hand together.

As their hands touched, Yun Yuning quickly pulled hers back and hid behind Yun Chuxue.

Snap!

Yun Chuxue heard the sound of tears hitting the ground. Turning around, she saw Yun Yuning wiping her tears.

Yun Chuxue hugged Yun Yuning and scolded Shen Yueru, "Shen Yueru, now that your child is here, as a mother, can't you say a word?"

Shen Yueru immediately realized her mistake, walked up to Yun Yuning, and softly said, "Yuning, I'm your mother. Look up at mommy, okay?"

Yun Yuning shrunk back and remained silent.

With a thud, Shen Yueru knelt down, crying, "Yuning, I'm sorry. It's mommy's fault. Can you forgive mommy?"

Seeing Shen Yueru kneel down, Yun Chuxue didn't stop her. But Yun Yuning, still hiding behind Yun Chuxue, said nothing.

Yun Chuxue turned around and nudged Yun Yuning, indicating something.

Yun Yuning leaned forward and took a step, attempting to help Shen Yueru up.

But Shen Yueru refused to get up, saying with a teary voice, "If you don't forgive mommy, mommy won't get up."

"Mom... mommy, please get up. I... I forgive you."

Hearing Yun Yuning forgive her, Shen Yueru suddenly stood up and tightly embraced her, "My child, these years have been hard on you."

"Mommy, sob..."

Seeing the mother and daughter reconcile, Yun Chuxue stood up and left.

Shen Yueru brought Yun Yuning to Yun Ziqi's side. Yun Ziqi looked at Yun Yuning expectantly, hoping to hear her call him "dad."

Snap!

Yun Yuning slapped Yun Ziqi.

Yun Ziqi was taken aback, and Shen Yueru was a little angry. After a while, Yun Yuning sat down and hugged Yun Ziqi.

"Dad, you won't hurt anyone again, right?"

"Right, right, right, daddy won't hurt anyone again."

"Yeah. Sob..."

Yun Ziqi patted Yun Yuning lightly, comforting her, "My child, you've suffered."

"Sob..."

After a while, Yun Yuning wiped away her tears and looked at Yun Ziqi with a smile.

"Dad, are you hungry? Yuning can cook now, and it's delicious. Xixi used to... she loved it."

She knew about Yu Zixi's death. When she heard of it, she didn't eat for three days and nights.

Yun Ziqi smiled and patted Yun Yuning's shoulder. "Dad wants to eat. Can you make something?"

"Yes."

Yun Yuning got up and quickly ran out. Shen Yueru sat beside Yun Ziqi, her eyes filled with anticipation.