Chapter 66: After the night when the Zhang family broke off the engagement, Yun Yang had her period, and...
After that night, Yunyang's menstruation began. She lay in bed for three days, running a low-grade fever. She was in a state of panic and anxiety.
The Zhang family broke off the engagement, which made Old Madam Xue very unhappy. Moreover, she and her brother-in-law had such an embarrassing fate. She didn't know how many people knew about it. There was no way to escape it. On the third day, Yun Yang felt better when she heard that Lu Jie had returned to the capital. She struggled to get up and went to the old lady's courtyard early in the morning.
The autumn air was crisp and clear, and the camellia stand was no longer as lush as before. Withered vines entwined the beams, adding a touch of desolation. When Yun Yang appeared in front of Old Madam Xue and the others again, she was without any hairpins or jewelry, and wore no makeup. Under her azure robe was a plain white silk dress, which made her fair skin and cherry lips look even more prominent. With her eyes lowered, she had an indescribable tranquility that made it hard for people to criticize her any further.
The faces of the wives of the Xue family became strange, each guessing different thoughts.
The reason why the Zhang family broke off the engagement had spread throughout the noble circle. If Yun Yang's efforts for Lu Jie were kept secret before the breakup, then after the breakup, it became known to everyone.
She got such a good marriage with the son of the former general, which was something many people would have begged for, but she was still so fickle.
After this incident, not only did the children's marriage fail, but a rift arose between the Zhang and Xue families, and their long-standing friendship was severed in this generation. It turned out that the previous gentle and kind governor was just pretending, and she was even ungrateful towards the Xue family, ruining the Xue family's reputation and making the old lady lose face.
The Fourth Lady was filled with emotion, unsure whether to admire Yun Yang's devotion to her nephew or to speak up for the Xue family. As a woman, she didn't understand the politics of the court, but she knew about Lu Jie's affairs. Everyone avoided him, and the Xue family, who prided themselves on being upright, were forced to take sides because of Yun Yang's actions. This wasn't a good thing.
News of Yun Yang's previous association with many noblemen spread like wildfire. Furthermore, she was engaged to the General's Mansion, yet she openly spoke out for Lu Tanhua, becoming a hot topic of conversation on the streets...
"How shameless! I don't think she wants to get married. She clearly wants all the young masters in the capital to fall at her feet. She was even discussing marriage with the young master of the Song family, but when she saw that his family fell from power, she left without hesitation. She chose so many people, and in the end she got the advantage of the Zhang family, and she's still thinking about Lu Tanhua."
"Guan Hui pretends to be so good that even her elder brother obeys her every command, not to mention those men. Isn't it easy for her to play with them?"
"Sisters, please don't say that. If Sister Yunyang is such a person, then why would she run around for Lu Tanhua? Lu Tanhua is already a criminal, so why would she wade into this mess?"
"You're still speaking for her? She's been acting badly, and it's caused us to be criticized! Just pray to the Buddha, and don't let anyone use this as an excuse to criticize you when you get married!"
These whispers were heard by Old Madam Xue and Xue Yu. Seeing Xue Yu's gloomy face, when he was about to stand up, Old Madam Xue held his hand.
"When did you learn to gossip like those gossipers?" Old Madam Xue said sternly, "Ms. Yun is our sister. There are bad rumors out there, and you're trying to ruin her reputation too?"
Yun Yang stood there calmly, not knowing what to say. She had never thought that things would turn out like this. It was all her fault that she was distracted by saving Lu Jie. She was afraid that if she was a step late, Lu Jie would not be able to return to Shangjing alive. Like a headless fly, she ran around Shangjing with the Lu family, but forgot to consider the Zhang family and the Xue family.
"Second Miss Yun, come here. What's wrong with you servants? Why don't you help her sit down?" Xue Yu said, waving his sleeves and signaling the maid beside him to move a stool next to him.
The maid hurried forward to help Yun Yang take a seat.
Yun Yang lowered his eyes and picked up the tea on the table and offered it to the old lady. "Thank you very much, old lady. It's my fault. I acted rashly and thoughtlessly, and I have offended your kindness. I am afraid that this will bring disaster to the Xue family in the future. I will leave the Xue family in a few days."
Old Madam Xue was startled. She caught a glimpse of her grandson's clenched fists and immediately said, "What are you talking about, little Yun? With Grandmother here, no one will dare to criticize you. The Xue family has your back, so what are you afraid of? Besides, if your children's marriages fall through, what's the big deal? As for Lu Jie, his guilt will be determined by the court. It's not that my Xue family was involved, but that we were complicit in his corruption."
Xue Yu frowned and said, "What are you doing with all this free time? Bring another set of bowls and chopsticks to Second Miss Yun."
The maids then began to move.
Since the old lady and the eldest young master have spoken, we should treat the second Miss Yun as usual.
Yun Yang sat beside Xue Yu and glanced at him sideways. He seemed not to notice her gaze and had an indifferent expression. He drank a few mouthfuls of porridge and put down his bowl and chopsticks, but did not get up and leave. Instead, he sat with her to drink tea and chat with Madam Xue, as if trying to make her happy.
Yun Yang felt very nervous and sighed secretly, not knowing how to get along with him. The dishes were placed in front of her, but she didn't touch a single one.
Lu Jie was imprisoned, and Xue Yu was the head of the Ministry of Justice. If she wanted to see Lu Jie, she had to get his consent. He had said such decisive things that night, how could she have the nerve to ask him again?
The meal was dull. Madam Xue was indignant in her heart but she did not show it on her face. She was too tired to serve and pretend, so she waved her hand and said she was tired and asked everyone to disperse.
Xue Yu stood up and left. Yun Yang quickly lifted her skirt and followed him. He was tall, had long legs and took big steps. She followed him closely. After running a few steps, her lower abdomen suddenly started to ache again.
"Hiss, it hurts so much..." Yun Yang couldn't even stand steadily even with the help of the corridor pillar.
The fluttering robe sleeves stopped, and the tall and straight figure also stopped. Yun Yang was secretly delighted, and half-truthfully covered his stomach and wailed.
"What's wrong?" Xue Yu walked up to her, looked at the scenery of Qinghu Lake, and said calmly, "Why are you here to have breakfast with grandma instead of asking the court doctor for advice when you're sick?"
Yun Yang's heart trembled slightly, and a needle-like pain shot through her lower abdomen. For a martial artist, this little pain was nothing, but in front of Xue Yu, she inexplicably didn't want to endure it. She raised her face, her eyes slightly red, and uttered a few words: "I'm afraid that Grandma will be angry... and I'm afraid that you will be angry too."
Xue Yu lowered his eyes to look at her. Her face was pale, and her lips, which had been plump and bright a few days ago, had lost their color. She clutched her lower abdomen tightly, fearing that she was having her period. She was afraid that it was causing her abdominal pain. Why hadn't this problem healed yet?
It’s all his fault. He thought she was in pain only once, but it turns out she suffers from this every month?
But whenever he thought of what she had said, especially that he had no self-respect, he would feel ashamed.
"Send Miss Yun back to Jinxiang Pavilion and find the palace doctor to treat her properly." Xue Yu instructed Si Qing and then said to Rong'er, "Your mistress is not feeling well. Take good care of her for the next few days and let her rest. She doesn't need to go out."
After saying that, he no longer looked at Yun Yang, turned around and left.
Yun Yang was anxious. How could he just leave like that when he hadn't told him anything important?
"Wait a minute, don't go." Yun Yang said anxiously, and actually stood up to chase after him. After taking a few steps, he felt dizzy, "Xue Yu..."
His sleeve was grabbed, and when he turned around, he saw Yun Yang's eyes slightly closed, his body shaky and falling to the ground.
The next moment, he reached out and hugged her.
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