Chapter 281
"...Your cousin has something to do and won't be eating."
So, what should have been a lively and joyous homecoming banquet for the whole family turned out to be a desolate and lonely affair.
“Oh, right,” Yun Changliang turned his head, took a box from a servant, and handed it to Madam Yun, “This is a gift from Xi’er to you. She said she didn’t have time to give it to you in person and asked me to pass it on.”
Madam Yun took the box, opened it, and saw a crystal-clear ruby necklace lying quietly inside.
The gemstone is deep red, like blood, and without a single impurity, which shows its preciousness.
Madam Yun's eyes lit up: "This child is so thoughtful!"
She hasn't bought such expensive jewelry in a long time!
Yun Wan watched coldly, inwardly scoffing.
What heart do you have? Doesn't Yunxi's money all come from the Yun family?
Madam Yun was so happy that she completely forgot the principle that the wool comes from the sheep's back, and her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Yun Wan.
Upon meeting Madam Yun's gaze, Yun Wan's face stiffened, and she forced a smile, saying, "My sister is so thoughtful. I was so busy preparing gifts for the homecoming that I forgot to prepare one for Mother separately."
Her words were very well thought out.
She wasn't unprepared; she just didn't present the gift directly to Madam Yun like Yun Xi did.
Upon hearing this, Madam Yun recalled the generous homecoming gifts and her smile deepened: "You two are both good children!"
Yun Wan's smile was extremely forced.
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The Marquis's residence was originally Baiju.
The two returned without having lunch. Shen Rang naturally went to inform Zheng Shi. Yun Xi was alone in the courtyard, tending to the cloak that was covered in dust.
A series of footsteps suddenly sounded in the quiet courtyard. Yunxi thought it was Shen Rang returning, but when she looked up, she found that it was Yao Susu who had come.
Catching the obvious disappointment in her eyes, Yao Susu forced a smile and asked, "What's going on?"
Yunxi sighed, her hands still moving, and her mouth also busy, as she recounted what had just happened at the Yun family's place.
"Do the Yun family members have any conscience? How could they treat you like this?!" Yao Susu's eyes widened.
Although she was also used as a stepping stone by her family, at least the Yao family had provided her with good food and drink for more than ten years. What had the Yun family done for Yun Xi?
Yao Susu felt that if she had been treated like this today, she would have burned the Yun family to the ground before coming back!
"Luckily, my cousin was there. He beat that guy up, which helped you get revenge."
Yunxi smiled and nodded.
Yao Susu sat down directly to the side; "I helped you so much at the New Year's Eve banquet that day, why didn't you come to thank me?"
"I would dare, but I'm afraid I'd be thrown out before I even stepped into your courtyard."
Given Luo's temperament, she might have to completely renovate Huicao Hall after kicking her out.
Yao Susu chuckled: "That makes sense... How about this, shall we go for a walk around town together these next couple of days?"
Now that all the shops outside have reopened, and with everyone busy visiting relatives in the next few days, it's the perfect time for them to go shopping.
However, Yunxi was in a dilemma: "If I go out... I'm afraid it will be a bit troublesome."
She needs Yun Wan's approval to go out; that hurdle... it's going to be tough.
"It's nothing. I'll just go and tell your aunt for you. You can just say whether you're going or not."
Yunxi thought for a moment.
Since I'm just idling at home anyway, I might as well go out for a stroll.
"go!"
Yao Susu smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Then I'll go tell them right now!"
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