When Han Yi heard the sound coming from outside the door, the light in her eyes flickered, as if she was thinking about something.
After a while, when there was no more noise outside, he quietly peeked out and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the person had left.
The letter from Kyoto was delivered directly to Manager Tong. Upon seeing the urgent note on the letter, he dared not delay and went to Zhushan Village in person early in the morning.
When Han Yi woke up early in the morning, she saw Yun Xiao practicing martial arts with the two little ones in the courtyard.
Since Nangong Yuan left, although no one has been guiding the two little ones in martial arts practice, they have not been lazy and still get up early every day to practice what Nangong Yuan had taught them.
After Yun Xiao became their teacher, in addition to giving them their early education, he would also occasionally give them martial arts guidance in the mornings. As a result, Han Yiyi was the last one to get up among them.
Han Yiyi looked at Yun Xiao, who was looking at her from across the room, and a hint of unease flashed in her eyes. Just as she was about to say something, she heard the anxious voice of Manager Tong outside the door.
"Young Master, Young Master, something has happened in Kyoto..."
Upon hearing Manager Tong's voice, Yun Xiao's heart sank. He quickly strode over and opened the door.
"What happened...?"
Upon opening the door, one sees Manager Tong looking anxious, clutching a letter in his hand. Before Manager Tong can speak again, one quickly reaches out and snatches the letter from him.
Upon opening the letter, Yun Xiao saw that his grandmother was seriously ill and needed him to return to the capital as soon as possible to see her one last time. His face turned deathly pale instantly.
Han Yiyi was startled when she saw Yun Xiao's face turn pale instantly. She quickly stepped forward, wanting to reach out and support the swaying Yun Xiao, but she pulled her hand back halfway and asked.
"What happened...?"
Upon hearing Han Yiyi's voice, Yun Xiao turned to look at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and his voice was somewhat hoarse.
"My grandmother is critically ill, and I need to return to Beijing..."
Upon hearing Yun Xiao's words, Han Yiyi's expression changed, and she quickly spoke up.
"Then I'll prepare some food for the teacher to eat on the way..." He then turned and walked towards the kitchen, but after only two steps, he was stopped by Yun Xiao.
“Yi Yi…” Yun Xiao didn’t say anything more, but stared at Han Yi Yi with a complex emotion in his eyes.
At this moment, Yun Xiao suddenly felt powerless. He seemed unable to promise Han Yiyi anything, and more importantly, he knew that Han Yiyi would not believe his promise.
In Han Yiyi's view, his affection was just a passing fancy, and now that he had left, it seemed to confirm this. However, deep in Yun Xiao's eyes was a firm resolve. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again.
"I will entrust the tutor of the two children to Manager Tong, and I will make sure he finds a virtuous and capable person..."
This was also a condition that Han Yi had mentioned before. Originally, Yun Xiao thought that with his charm and persistent pursuit, Han Yi must have already agreed to return to the capital with him before he left.
In Kyoto, famous teachers were everywhere. Even without hiring a teacher, one could enter the Yun family's clan school. But now...
Han Yiyi was about to speak when she heard Yun Xiao's words, but then she saw him turn and leave.
Watching the hurried departure, Han Yiyi's eyes deepened as she stepped forward and closed the door.
Yun Xiao found the carriage too slow, so he rode a horse the whole way. What would have taken half a month was now completed in just six or seven days, and he arrived in the capital.
Unbeknownst to Yun Xiao, before he even returned to the capital, all of Han Yiyi's information had already reached the hands of Old Madam Yun. When she saw the letter stating that Han Yiyi was a divorced woman and that her ex-husband was a poor scholar, Old Madam Yun's eyes were filled with coldness.
Originally, Madam Yun thought her grandson had fallen for a married woman, but now it seems that wasn't the case...
Earlier, when she asked Steward Liu to write a letter, Old Madam Yun sent someone to Ping'an Town, which is why she was able to get Han Yiyi's information so quickly.
Han Yiyi's information was thoroughly investigated, including details about her ex-husband Fan Ting's new wife running away.
Yun Xiao returned to the Yun family home dusty and travel-worn. Without even changing his clothes, he went straight to Old Madam Yun's courtyard. However, before he even entered the courtyard, his brows furrowed.
The servants sweeping the road showed no trace of sadness on their faces. Seeing this, Yun Xiao slowed his pace. Suddenly, as if remembering something, his jade-like face darkened.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Old Madam Yun sunbathing in the yard, looking at him angrily.
"Oh, so you know how to come back. I thought this old woman wouldn't see her grandson again before she dies..."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao frowned even more deeply.
"Grandmother, what are you doing? How can you joke about your own health? I was just being silly this time..."
"Alright, look at you dressed like this. Anyone who didn't know better would think you're a beggar. Go back and wash up, change your clothes, and then come back..."
Before Yun Xiao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Old Madam Yun. Seeing that he was indeed in a disheveled state, Yun Xiao had no choice but to go back and wash up.
Seeing the person leave, the old lady's maidservant couldn't help but speak up.
"Young Master still cares most about you, Madam. Judging from your appearance, you must have rushed back overnight on horseback..."
Hearing the words of the old nanny beside her, Madam Yun sighed inwardly.
Yun Xiao grew up under her care, so she knew how much this grandson loved her, and she also understood her grandson very well.
Madam Yun knew that if she hadn't stopped him, Yun Xiao would have revealed that he had taken a liking to the woman in Ping'an Town.
When Yun Xiao returned after washing up, only Old Madam Yun was left in the courtyard. Even her closest maidservant was standing at a distance.
Upon seeing this, Yun Xiao realized that his grandmother probably knew more than just about Han Yiyi; she had likely sent people to investigate everything about Han Yiyi thoroughly.
"grandmother……".
"Please sit down..."
As soon as Yun Xiao opened his mouth, Old Madam Yun pointed to the low stool next to her and gestured for him to sit down.
“Grandmother, I’m serious. I want to marry her. I don’t care about her background or past…”
When Madam Yun heard Yun Xiao say that he wanted to marry that abandoned woman, anger rose in her eyes, and she couldn't help but scold him.
"You don't care? Have you ever thought about the Yun family? You are the eldest young master of the Yun family, and the future head of the family. Do you think your status is enough to marry a woman who is abandoned by a poor scholar and doesn't even want her..."
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