Chapter 602

The Yun family mansion was in a flurry of activity due to Madam Yun's sudden onset of madness, while the Yunnan Prince's mansion was also bustling with activity as Madam Chen was about to leave.

The Huo family was deeply grateful to Madam Chen for raising Yunxi to adulthood and treated her with utmost respect. When Madam Chen left, Zhong Jie even personally packed her luggage.

“A couple of days ago, a lot of local specialties were sent from Yunnan. I packed a little of everything for you, including food and household items. If you like them, just write to me anytime and I’ll send you more.”

Madam Chen smiled and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."

“We’re all family, why are we talking like strangers?” Zhong Jie said with a smile.

"When I return to Jizhou, I will gather some local specialties and send them to you."

Zhong Jie didn't refuse: "Then I'll be waiting."

Although everyone was smiling, the impending parting added a touch of sadness to their smiles.

Madam Chen cleared her throat, then suddenly changed her expression: "Let me tell you, although I've gone back, I'll still write to you every now and then. If I find out that your Huo family has slighted Xi'er, I won't let you off easily!"

Huo Yue quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "Madam, rest assured, we will take good care of Xi'er. If Xi'er feels that we have neglected her in any way, or that she is unhappy staying in the Huo family, we will definitely prepare enough travel expenses for her so that she can come to you at any time."

"General Huo is a man of his word; surely his promises won't be like water spilled on the ground?"

"Rest assured, Madam, I keep my word. If I disobey, may I die a horrible death!"

As soon as Huo Yue finished speaking, Zhong Jie rolled her eyes: "Although what he said was unpleasant, his meaning was correct, so don't worry, little sister."

Madam Chen nodded and turned to look at Yunxi.

Yunxi, her eyes red-rimmed, was also looking at her.

"Alright, Xi'er, Mother will be back soon."

Yunxi nodded.

Seeing that it was getting late and there was no time to waste, Madam Chen got into the carriage.

The Huo family dispatched their personal guards to escort them all the way, to ensure their safety.

Just as Madam Chen's carriage left, another carriage hurriedly arrived and stopped at the gate of the mansion.

Looking at the Yun family's sign hanging above, Huo Yue and Zhong Jie exchanged a glance and frowned in unison.

The carriage door opened, and Zhou's mother hurriedly got off the carriage, then turned around to help Madam Yun down as well.

After not seeing her for several days, Madam Yun seemed like a completely different person.

Her hairstyle was no longer the elaborate bun she used to have, and she didn't wear any fancy headdresses. Her clothes were also simple, and she didn't wear any jewelry.

More importantly, Madam Yun's eyes were darting around and her hands and feet were uneasy, as if she had hysteria.

As soon as Madam Yun saw Yun Xi, she rushed towards her.

Zhong Jie frowned, pulled Yun Xi into her arms, and Huo Yue stepped forward to block the mother and daughter.

Madam Zhou was a step too slow and couldn't stop Madam Yun. Seeing Madam Yun bump directly into Huo Yue, she was so frightened that her face turned pale: "Madam!"

Supported by Zhou Mama, Madam Yun still craned her neck to look at Yun Xi: "Child, child! Mother was wrong, come home with Mother! Mother will give you whatever you want! Come home with Mother!"

Zhong Jie scoffed, "Madam Yun, why did things turn out so ugly out of nowhere?"

Madam Yun gritted her teeth, glaring fiercely at Zhong Jie: "You bitch! If it weren't for you, how could my child have left me! You bitch!"

With a "thud," Madam Yun's body spun twice before falling straight to the ground.

Huo Yue slowly withdrew his hand: "Madam Yun, don't think that I don't hit women."

He originally intended not to fight.

But this man insulted his wife so openly, who could tolerate that?

He just couldn't help it.