A few thoughts flashed through her mind, and Yunzhi stepped into the courtyard.

The old woman guarding the gate greeted Yunzhi with a smile and said, "Please wait a moment, Madam. Let this old servant go and inform her."

"Thank you for your trouble, Granny Wu." Yunzhi nodded lightly, watching the old woman hurry into the house. As soon as she announced her arrival, the room fell silent, as if a pause button had been pressed.

After a long while, Yunzhi finally heard the old lady Wang's voice, cold and tinged with annoyance: "Let her in!"

"Yes!" Wu Mama replied and hurried out. When she saw Yunzhi waiting in the corridor, her gaze was complicated for a moment. However, she quickly recovered and said with a smile, "Madam, the Old Madam invites you in."

"Understood!" Yunzhi nodded lightly and walked out the door. As soon as she entered, she saw the old lady holding a child in her arms, with a man and a woman sitting beside her.

The man was none other than her husband, Marquis An Xiuyuan, who had left the capital on their wedding day, and the woman was undoubtedly the woman he had brought back today.

The two sat together, and their expressions became somewhat unnatural upon seeing Yunzhi.

However, Yunzhi could tell at a glance that the relationship between the two was not simple. When her gaze fell on the child in the old lady's arms, and she saw his face, which was exactly like An Xiuyuan's, she understood everything.

No wonder the old lady was so happy; it was because of that child.

Ever since marrying into the Marquis's mansion, Yunzhi has been pressured by the old lady to have children. Every time she comes to pay her respects, she mentions the child, implying that An Xiuyuan is getting old and that she should give birth to an heir for the Marquis's mansion as soon as possible.

"Greetings, Mother, Lord Marquis!" Yunzhi withdrew her gaze and curtsied in greeting.

The old lady glanced at Yunzhi indifferently and uttered two words in a lukewarm tone: "Sit down!"

Yunzhi sat down to the left of the old lady, looking up at her and waiting for her to introduce the woman and child's identities. Although she already knew the truth, she still wanted to see what they had to say.

The old lady glanced at Yunzhi but didn't speak. She waited for Yunzhi to speak first, but Yunzhi remained calm and didn't say anything.

Wang Yuzhen, standing to the side, spoke up with a smile. She looked up at Yunzhi and said, "This must be my sister, right? I'm Wang Yuzhen, the niece of the Old Madam's family. I grew up with Brother Xiuyuan in the manor. We had some misunderstandings before, which is why we've been separated for so many years. Now that I'm back, it was Brother Xiuyuan who personally came to find me. I hope you don't mind. You should continue as before, and please don't let my actions cause any misunderstandings. By the way, I heard that Brother Xiuyuan left you behind to find me on his wedding day. I apologize for that. Sister, it's all my fault. I hope you won't be angry with Brother Xiuyuan; he did it all for me."

Yunzhi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Wang Yuzhen indifferently. She hadn't expected her to be such a manipulative woman. Look at what she said! Not only did she point out the unusual relationship between Yunzhi and An Xiuyuan, but she also emphasized Yunzhi's position in An Xiuyuan's heart. On the surface, she was apologizing, but in reality, she was showing off.

Yunzhi remained silent. She didn't want to talk to Wang Yuzhen right now; she only wanted to hear what the mother and son had to say. So, her gaze quickly returned to the old lady and An Xiuyuan, and she said calmly, "Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"