"Ah... little brother... Yun Zhourong, what kind of sorcery did you use?!"
Upon seeing this, Yun Mingzhu screamed in terror. She wanted to go forward to help Yun Mingxuan, but was afraid of being caught in the crossfire, so she could only stand aside and stare helplessly.
"If you dare to say another word out of turn, I'll make you taste what it's like," Yun Zhourong said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Yun Mingzhu, no matter how unwilling she was, could only choose to shut up.
"Ruanruan, tell your father to stop right now. How can you be so heartless as his daughter?"
At this moment, Old Madam Yun stepped forward and tugged at Yun Zhourong's sleeve, saying reproachfully, "Although the eldest son is a bit muddle-headed, he is still your own father. Isn't it better for our family to be together?"
These words made Yun Zhourong feel a tightness in her chest, and her eyes instantly reddened. "Grandmother, are you blaming me now?"
"Ruan Ruan, you've changed. You used to be so well-behaved and obedient. How come you've become so impulsive and cold now?"
Old Madam Yun said with a heavy heart, "How can a father and daughter hold a grudge overnight? Although the eldest son did something wrong before, it was because he was naturally timid and was controlled by Madam Qin. Now that he knows he was wrong, can't you forgive him just this once?"
After hearing these words, Yun Zhourong felt she had a thousand words to say in rebuttal, but for a moment she didn't know what to say. She felt wronged and stifled, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Fortunately, Madam Zhao arrived in time, pulled Yun Zhourong behind her, and said protectively to Old Madam Yun, "Mother, what are you saying? Didn't you hear how softly Yun Hongshen spoke just now? Is that what a father should say?"
"That's because I was angered by Ruan Ruan. How can you take what she said in anger seriously?" Old Madam Yun was also a little guilty, but she still argued in a low voice.
"Don't take what people say in anger seriously. But what about when Ruan Ruan was almost dying? Didn't they just ignore her?"
Zhao said angrily, "Back then, we all almost starved to death in that dilapidated temple. Did Yun Hongshen ever care about you? Have you forgotten all that?"
“I already said that it was because of the Qin family that the eldest son had no choice. Everyone makes mistakes, and he has already repented.” Old Madam Yun continued to argue.
"Mother, you really are..."
Zhao was so angry she laughed. She didn't know what to say, but she said to Yun Hongcheng, "Husband, stop hitting me. Mother said she wants to go with my elder brother. Let's go."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Hongcheng actually stopped, but looked at Old Madam Yun with some surprise and hurt, "Mother, do you really want to go with my eldest brother?"
"No, that's not what I meant. I just hope the family can be together..." Old Madam Yun quickly explained.
"Impossible. I said I can only choose one."
Yun Hongcheng refused decisively, "Mother, tell me now whether you want to stay with my eldest brother or with me. If you continue to choose to live with both of them, then I will take it as you choosing my eldest brother."
"I…"
Madam Yun looked at Yun Hongshen, then at Yun Hongcheng, unable to make up her mind.
However, this attitude chilled the hearts of everyone in the second wife's family.
Throughout the journey, Madam Yun's attitude remained steadfast, and they all assumed that she would definitely stand on their side.
But now I realize that she probably thought that exiles would eventually come together and could reunite in the future, which is why she was so calm.
Actually, I've always been thinking about those ungrateful wretches from the first wife's family.
So, Yun Hongcheng took a deep breath, loosened his clenched fist and said, "Okay, I understand. Mother, you can stay with your eldest brother. Let's go."
"Walk."
Yun Zhourong was also very disappointed in Old Madam Yun. After glancing at her twice, she followed Yun Hongcheng and strode away.
"No... Second brother, come back, that's not what I meant..." Old Madam Yun wanted to chase after him.
"Mother, my second brother is just having a moment of weakness. I believe he will forgive me in time."
At this moment, Yun Hongshen quickly stood up, grabbed Madam Yun, and promised, "I promise I will do my best to win my second brother's forgiveness, and our family will be together again as before."
"Good, good, good, eldest son, I'm really happy that you've repented."
Madam Yun nodded with red eyes, then took Yun Hongshen's hand and said, "Then let's hurry up and catch up before your second brother goes too far."
"Mom, I can't go on. I'm injured and can't walk."
Yun Hongshen, looking distressed, said, "Anyway, my second brother and the others are definitely going to see the prefect's physician. It'll be faster if we take a ride there tomorrow. Let's rest well today."
"That...that's fine too."
Although Madam Yun was somewhat reluctant and glanced several times in the direction where the second branch of the family had left, she finally agreed.
Soon, the eldest son and his party found an inn to stay at.
Of course, it was Old Madam Yun who paid for it.
"Dad, are you really going to support this old woman?"
After settling Madam Yun in, Yun Mingzhu and Yun Hongshen went downstairs to buy food, and Yun Mingzhu couldn't help but ask.
"What old woman? That's your grandmother. Speak properly."
Yun Hongshen reprimanded her with a stern face before lowering his voice and saying, "As long as your grandmother is in our hands, the second branch of the family will be under our control. They will pay for and do whatever we want in the future. Isn't that more comfortable than us struggling to make money ourselves?"
"So that's how it is! Father, you are truly wise!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Mingzhu's eyes immediately lit up, and then she said smugly, "Hmph, so what if Yun Zhourong is lucky enough to have a letter of introduction? She still has to risk her life for us. She really is a worthless person!"
“That’s right, my daughter is smart.” Yun Hongshen nodded approvingly.
Soon, the father and daughter used the money given to them by Madam Yun to buy a sumptuous meal and went upstairs.
Meanwhile, on the second wife's side, everyone was in low spirits.
Just when everyone thought they had finally settled down and could start a new life, such a change occurred to Old Madam Yun.
"Father, Mother, do we really not want Grandmother anymore?" After walking for a while, Yun Mingyuan finally couldn't help but ask.
“Of course not. Your grandmother just hasn’t figured it out yet. Once she sees through your uncle’s true colors, she will naturally come back,” Zhao explained gently.
"Oh, then I hope Grandmother can figure it out soon."
Although Yun Mingyuan was young, he was quite mature. He said with some sadness, "Why does Grandmother still have to live with Uncle? They are clearly bad people."
“Your grandmother was a mother after all, so it’s understandable.”
Zhao patted Yun Mingyuan's head and sighed, "If you were the one who did something wrong, even if I was angry, I definitely wouldn't have the heart to abandon you."
She could actually understand the old lady; after all, he was her own son, and even the greatest hatred could be dispelled.
What angered her was that the old lady only thought of herself and didn't consider the harm that the second branch of the family and Yun Zhourong had suffered.
Madam Yun's choice truly chilled their hearts.
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