Chapter 2426: Like Looking at a Stranger
"No need." Wei said coldly, "Come back with me immediately."
"mother……"
Xue Yun was a little panicked when she heard her mother's almost commanding words. Regardless of whether she had resigned from the emperor or not, she was unwilling to return to that suffocating home.
Wei said, "Let's go now!"
Seeing that she actually grabbed Xue Yun's wrist and was about to drag her into the car, Yun Xiang, who was standing by, was smart and said hurriedly: "Madam, you can't leave the city at this time. The city gate is closed."
"Um?"
When Wei heard this, his brows furrowed.
Xue Yun just remembered and said hurriedly: "Yes, mother, the gates of the capital city close early. At this time, the gates are already closed, so you are not allowed to go out."
“…”
"Even if Mother wants to leave, she has to wait until tomorrow."
“…”
Wei frowned in displeasure.
She almost forgot that this was the capital of Yan State, not Bailong City in the far northwest. Bailong City was guarded by members of their Xue family, so entering and leaving at any time was just a matter of a word, without any need for such trouble.
But now, we are on someone else's territory.
Although she was extremely reluctant, she could only accept it, and she let out a deep breath and said, "Forget it."
Xue Yun was secretly relieved as he was pardoned.
He said softly, "Mother, you should go in and rest first. It's rare to come to this place, so why not take a look around and walk around more."
Wei just waved his sleeves and said, "Why don't you lead the way?"
Xue Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned around and said, "Mother, please come in."
After saying that, he and Yun Xiang, along with Wei and the people she brought, walked into the mansion. After everyone entered, the door was closed tightly.
Although Peking was considered a bitterly cold place by southerners, compared to the wind, frost, rain, and snow of the northwest, it was like a paradise. When Wei came in, she saw that the stove was still burning in the hall. The smoke made her feel a little hot, so she took off her heavy fox fur coat.
Yun Xiang hurried over to take it and hung it aside.
Wei walked directly to the top and sat down.
She had been a widow in the Xue family for so many years, accustomed to being the head of the household. Not only did her temperament become more and more like her husband, but even her work style was similar. Xue Yun asked Yun Xiang to bring the family servants to pay their respects to the old lady, but she only glanced at them coldly, had her men distribute some rewards, and then let them leave.
She and Xue Yun were the only ones left in the hall.
Yun Xiang and Wei's maid Yuzhu were waiting at the door to serve.
Wei looked his child up and down.
Although she always looked domineering, this time, her eyes softened a little, but her tone was still accusing: "Why have you lost so much weight?"
"ah?"
Xue Yun was stunned, recalling what happened to him a few days ago.
He only said, "A few days ago, I caught a cold and fell ill. It took me a long time to recover."
Wei said unhappily, "When you were in Bailong City, you lived a life of luxury and never suffered any hardship. Now that you've come out and know how difficult life is outside, why don't you hurry back with me?"
"Mother……"
"The wind and rain outside are not as bad as those at home."
"If you suffer a loss here, I won't protect you."
Hearing this, Xue Yun's nose felt sore and he almost cried.
But she could only force a smile, her eyes unconsciously reddened, and she could only lower her head and say in a disguising tone, "But, didn't mother agree with me traveling before?"
"You have to understand that I don't approve of you traveling."
“…”
"It's just that your uncles are forcing you to get married, which is too much for me to handle. That's why they let you hide out under the pretext of traveling."
"Then, if we go back now, wouldn't that be exactly what they want?"
“…”
"Mother, you know—daughters cannot marry."
When he said this, Xue Yun's voice trembled a little.
She knew her identity. Over the years, in order to develop the habit of not letting it slip, she would call herself "son" even when it was just the two of them, mother and daughter.
Now, hearing her call herself "daughter", Wei's brows suddenly furrowed.
He said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense."
“…”
"Although this place is thousands of miles away from White Dragon City, you've developed a habit. What if you let something slip when you get back?"
"Mother."
"No matter what, you will go back with your mother tomorrow."
"Go back, won't they force me to get married?"
“…”
Wei glanced at her.
After another moment of silence, he said, "They have already selected the ladies from several families. Mother, I have chosen one for you."
"What!?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Yun stood up in shock: "Mother, are you crazy?"
She was in a hurry and spoke without thinking. Wei frowned and said, "Stop talking nonsense and sit down!"
“…”
Xue Yun said anxiously, "Mom, how can I possibly get married? If I get married, will all my previous concealment and efforts over the years be in vain?"
"It won't be in vain. I've already thought of a solution."
“…”
"With this plan, we can solve the problem once and for all. From now on, you don't have to worry about them urging you to get married."
"...Wh, what countermeasures?"
When it came to this plan, Wei's face was still a little hesitant. After a pause, she said, "This is the only solution. Choose a lady from a prominent family from among those they selected, and pick an auspicious date for the wedding."
"but--"
"Since our wedding night, you've been ignoring her."
"What? Then she—"
Wei said coldly, "A lady from a noble family would naturally be embarrassed to tell others about matters in the boudoir. It would be immoral to speak of such things."
“…”
"When the time is almost up, we'll find a way to make her sick and die."
"What?!"
Xue Yun was stunned and couldn't believe his ears.
I couldn't believe that such cruel words came out of my own mother's mouth.
Wei glanced at her and said coldly, "If your uncles continue to push other women over, then that's fine. Just marry them all and do the same thing. If you do this two or three times, the eldest son of the Xue family will be labeled a 'wife-killer.' Naturally, no one will be willing to marry their daughter to you anymore."
“…”
"Your uncles will be completely quiet now."
“…”
"When that time comes, I can adopt a child from my mother's brother and raise him. Then the family business will be preserved."
“…”
"So, you shouldn't stay in this place any longer. Go back with your mother as soon as possible."
“…”
Xue Yun didn't say anything, just sat there blankly.
He looked at his mother with a cold body, as if he was looking at a stranger.
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