Cleaning Flawed Reputation is Not Difficult, Let’s Take it Slowly
There was a momentary unpleasantness on Yun Yan’s face, a flash of anger in her eyes.
She bit her lip and said, “Yun Nian might have been traumatized at Crown Prince’s Mansion. As you know, Prince Cheng’en is a cruel person. It’s not impossible for Yun Nian to be frightened by him.”
“After she returned home, her temperament indeed changed drastically. She even dared to defy my grandmother. It seems that she is not easily controlled anymore.”
Prince Cheng’en often threw people to the wolves, who wouldn’t be afraid?
Yun Nian must have been scared out of her wits and developed rebellious thoughts!
“In that case, you can’t touch Yun Nian’s things either, can you?”
Xiao Yuhuai smiled ambiguously.
Yun Yan’s expression changed.
She naturally knew what those things referred to.
Although the Yun family seemed prosperous, they were not wealthy.
Most of the household expenses were covered by Yun Nian’s mother or rather, the wealth she had earned.
Her mother was a concubine, and although she had some connections with her grandmother, her maternal family did not provide her with a generous dowry.
This meant that when she got married in the future, her dowry would not be substantial.
The reason she was coaxing Yun Nian was for the dowry and family assets left by her foolish mother.
Yun Nian’s maternal family was the general.
When her mother got married, she brought along a generous dowry, not to mention that Yun Nian’s mother herself was a female general.
She fought on the battlefield and achieved great merits and honors for the Yun family.
She had received many rewards from the emperor, which became the Yun family’s wealth.
Women who had been on the battlefield often suffered from illnesses, and not long after Yun Nian’s mother returned home, she passed away.
What was the use of earning so much wealth and honor if it wasn’t for her mother’s sake?
She was better than Yun Nian in every aspect, except for not having a powerful mother!
A hint of jealousy flashed in Yun Yan’s eyes, but she was afraid of angering Xiao Yuhuai.
So, she tactfully leaned against him and said, “Your Royal Highness, you should trust Yan’er. Even if Yun Nian has rebellious thoughts, she cannot escape from the Yun family. The Yun family is ruled by my grandmother, not to mention my father and several brothers who dote on me. They would never mistreat me… No matter how much Yun Nian causes trouble, without my father and grandmother’s permission she cannot make decisions for the Yun family, let alone touch the Yun family’s belongings.”
Xiao Yuhuai could sense the underlying meaning in her words.
Whoever married Yun Yan would inherit everything from the Yun family, including the dowry and assets left by Yun Nian’s mother.
It was precisely because of this that Xiao Yuhuai took an interest in her.
Otherwise, with the Yun family’s current status, they would not be enough to climb up to his level.
He used Yun Nian for two reasons.
Firstly, because he was already engaged to her, and secondly, because Yun Nian’s maternal family held military power.
He intended to win them over, which is why he was dealing with that woman, Yun Nian.
If that foolish woman wasn’t too heartless, he had deceived her by saying that if she married him, she couldn’t keep her two illegitimate children.
As he was the legitimate son of the empress, the imperial family did not allow any blemishes on the future crown princess.
He had no choice but to do so.
That foolish woman believed him without a doubt, but she couldn’t bear to kill her two illegitimate children.
So, she agreed to be a substitute bride and plotted against Xiao Chengjun.
“I certainly believe in Yan’er. Did I ever go back on my word? Your father and brothers wouldn’t mistreat you, so would I be willing to mistreat you? I have already discussed it with my Mother, and she said she would consider it.”
“Really?”
Yun Yan immediately perked up upon hearing this.
“Your Royal Highness, you wouldn’t deceive Yan’er, would you?”
Xiao Yuhuai embraced her waist and said, “When have I ever deceived you?”
Yun Yan showed a gentle and affectionate smile.
“Yan’er also believes that I will not let Yan’er down…”
“Yan’er, I miss you.”
Xiao Yuhuai buried his head in her chest.
Yun Yan blushed.
“Your Royal Highness… Yan’er is not feeling well these days.”
Xiao Yuhuai’s hand, which had slipped into her clothes, paused, and a hint of impatience appeared on his face.
Yun Yan knew that when a man wanted something, she couldn’t let him feel disappointed, as it would ruin his mood.
It would be a disappointment in the future.
“Your Royal Highness, Yan’er can help you in a different way…”
Yun Yan, like a water snake, squatted down and wrapped herself around his waist.
Xiao Yuhuai’s face was filled with enjoyment…
…
The next day.
The streets and alleys of the imperial city were buzzing with an interesting piece of news.
It was rumored that the fourth lady of the Yun family was pregnant with the child of Prince Cheng’en!
As soon as this news came out, it immediately sparked discussions.
Who was Lady Yun Nian?
She was a notorious figure in the imperial city.
Everyone knew that she became pregnant before marriage and gave birth to two children without even knowing who the father was!
Some people mocked Prince Cheng’en for being indiscriminate, even looking at women like Lady Yun Nian!
Others said that Prince Cheng’en was ruthless, and no one dared to marry Lady Yun Nian.
Likewise, no one dared to marry Prince Cheng’en.
The two of them being together was a perfect match!
Yun Nian was completely unaware that she had become the talk of the town.
Early in the morning, she prepared breakfast and medicine
“Darling, let’s have breakfast first, and then you two need to obediently drink this bowl of medicine, okay?”
The two little ones washed up and sat obediently, waiting for their food.
“Mother, we’re already fine. Can we not take the medicine?”
Yun Xian pouted, using his cuteness to coax her.
Yun Xian didn’t say anything, but his expression showed that he also disliked the bowl of black, bitter medicine.
Yun Nian’s eyes flickered, and she deliberately sighed, “Ah, it seems that Yun Xian doesn’t trust Mother. He only wants to drink the medicine prescribed by the doctor. The medicine prescribed by the doctor isn’t sweet, you know. Mother has no choice.”
She spoke while stealing a glance at Yun Lu, who had a somewhat troubled expression on his face. He lowered his head and pursed his lips, but still maintained an air of aloofness.
Yun Lu felt somewhat annoyed.
Was the wicked woman unhappy?
Yun Xian tilted his head and blinked his big eyes, gazing at Yun Lu.
Yun Lu raised his head with an indifferent expression.
“You used to despise us, didn’t want us. I don’t believe you suddenly changed, is that normal?”
Yun Nian: …
She was wrong.
She had no words to respond, no arguments to make.
It’s alright, cleaning flawed reputation is not difficult, we’ll take it slowly.
“It was mother’s fault, mother promises…”
“Promises are useless. Whether you like us or not, we can tell.”
Yun Lu said seriously.
Experiencing being scolded by her own son was probably a mix of pain and happiness.
Being scolded was also a source of joy!
“Yes, there are still many days ahead. You can slowly observe mother. Mother is also a new mother. If there’s anything I do wrong, you can tell me. Yun Lu, Yun Xian, please guide me in the future!” Yun Nian divided the breakfast and placed it in front of the two little darlings, her smile gentle and indulgent.
Yun Xian grinned, “Mother is already good now!”
Yun Lu wanted to smile but held back, responding coldly, “Please guide me.”
Yun Nian chuckled, “In that case, can you call me ‘mother’ now?”
Yun Xian was willing to call her mother, but Yun Lu still refused.
She could tell that although the little one no longer disliked her as before, in his heart, she was still only worthy of being called a wicked woman…
Yun Lu silently ate breakfast without saying a word.