Chapter 79 It’s Time to Grow Up
Lu Yunsheng's return alarmed everyone in Ningxiangyuan.
Hearing the voice, Lu Yunyao came out with a worried look on her face and asked with concern, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Lu Yunsheng walked very quickly into the mansion, sweat oozing from his forehead. He was originally very angry with Lu Yunyao, angry that she had no self-respect and was too bold.
But when he saw Lu Yunyao frowning and standing on tiptoe to wipe the sweat off his face, the angry words came to his lips but were swallowed back.
Sister, sister...
Lu Yunsheng clenched his fists and finally said in a gentle voice:
"It's nothing. I just left a book behind that I need tomorrow, so I hurried back to get it. Go and have a rest, sister. I'll be leaving soon."
Lu Yunyao didn't doubt him after hearing this, but advised distressedly: "Why don't you stay at home tonight?"
Lu Yunsheng was extremely confused at the moment, and before he could answer, Aunt Zhou beside him had already noticed that something was wrong.
Sheng'er is a very careful child. Every time he goes out, he will pack everything he wants to take early. Over the years, has he ever forgotten anything?
She glanced at the sweat on Lu Yunsheng's forehead calmly, and advised Lu Yunyao to go and rest, while she accompanied Lu Yunsheng to the side room to get the book.
As soon as the mother and son entered the house, Aunt Zhou frowned and asked, "Sheng'er, what's going on?"
Lu Yunsheng's lips turned pale at this moment, and he took out a pair of knee-length gowns from his arms, "Aunt, this is what my sister asked me to give to Shen Jiaheng."
When Aunt Zhou heard this, she felt something was wrong. She raised her hand to take the knee-length gown and soon saw the word "Yao" embroidered in the corner.
Her breathing suddenly stagnated, and she said in a trembling voice: "Sheng'er, do you think this is what Yao'er wants to give to the young master of the Shen family?"
Before Lu Yunsheng could answer, Aunt Zhou was already unable to stand.
Lu Yunsheng hurried forward to support her, his eyes a little sour, "Aunt, there may be something hidden, my sister is not that kind of person, let's--"
Aunt Zhou was a capable person after all. She was too shocked just now, but since the thing had already happened, she knew it very well. Anger and worry would not help solve the dilemma at all.
She took a long breath, slowly stood up, and said in a deep voice: "Sheng'er, go back to the Imperial College. Don't let any rumors leak out, and don't show any abnormality. Auntie is here for you."
Lu Yunsheng was not at ease after hearing this, and was worried that his aunt would punish Lu Yunyao in anger, so he couldn't help but plead:
"Aunt, it's okay for me to take a day off tomorrow. I want to go see my sister."
The person in front of her is the child she loves deeply. How could Aunt Zhou not know what Lu Yunsheng is thinking?
She shook her head gently, and at this moment a hint of regret appeared on her face.
"Sheng'er, it's Auntie's fault."
"No!"
When Lu Yunsheng saw that Aunt Zhou took the blame on herself, he couldn't help but get anxious.
But Aunt Zhou patted Lu Yunsheng on the shoulder, her face calm, and continued:
"My aunt made the mistake of protecting Yao'er too well, which made her ignorant of the immensity of the world and the wickedness of human nature."
"In this world, there are some things that you really have to fall down hard before you know how painful it is and remember not to make the same mistake again."
"Sheng'er, Yao'er should grow up too..."
When Lu Yunsheng heard this, he felt extremely sad. His aunt had done so much for them.
His throat was choked with sobs, and he couldn't help shouting:
"mother--"
"Hush."
Aunt Zhou raised her hand as a gesture to keep quiet, but she couldn't help but tears welled up in her eyes.
"Sheng'er, you must abide by the rules even in private, so that you can be consistent in your words and deeds."
"Auntie is just a concubine. You and Yao'er are so good to each other, but you were born in my belly. You are wronged."
"Sheng'er, your aunt has been very strict with you since you were a child. Don't blame your aunt. You are a man, and you can still earn fame and stand out through your own hard work."
"I hope that one day you can realize your ambitions with your own real talents and knowledge, no longer be burdened by your background, and find a better way out for Yao'er."
"What I can do is to keep you away from the secrets of the inner courtyard and the backyard, so that you can study without distraction and become a real gentleman."
At this point, Aunt Zhou was already choking up. She knew very well how difficult it had been for Lu Yunsheng over the years.
This child is too sensible.
But the child will eventually fly high, and as his aunt, she just wants to do her best to support him.
"Go, go back to the Imperial College. Everything in the mansion is under the care of Auntie. Don't you still trust Auntie's ability?"
Aunt Zhou raised the corner of her mouth and gently pinched Lu Yunsheng's cheek like she did when he was young.
With tears in his eyes, Lu Yunsheng nodded obediently.
He naturally knew that his aunt was the most powerful mother.
Over the years, he and his sister were able to grow up smoothly, and he was able to study at the Imperial Academy, all thanks to his aunt.
Aunt Zhou sent Lu Yunsheng to the gate of the courtyard. She waved at him with a smile on her face, as usual, so that no one could find any flaws.
It was not until Lu Yunsheng's figure disappeared around the corner that Aunt Zhou turned around and walked towards Lu Yunyao's door with a calm expression.
Lu Yunyao hadn't rested yet because she was very nervous.
It was her own decision to send the knee-length shirt to Brother Jiaheng, and she did not mention it in the letter.
Was it really because my brother left his book that he came back?
This is not like my brother's temperament...
Lu Yunyao was daydreaming when there was a knock on the door. She was startled and quickly got down from bed to open the door.
When she saw that it was her aunt outside the door, Lu Yunyao hurriedly welcomed her in.
However, just as the door closed, Aunt Zhou's cold voice rang out: "Kneel down!"
Lu Yunyao trembled all over, feeling guilty. She immediately bent her knees and knelt in front of Aunt Zhou.
When Aunt Zhou saw Lu Yunyao hanging her head and cowering, a trace of pity flashed across her eyes, but she quickly hardened her heart again, took out the knee-length coat from her arms, and threw it in front of Lu Yunyao.
"Lu Yunyao, do you know what this is?"
Lu Yunyao felt a flash before her eyes, and the knee-length gown that she had just given to her appeared in front of her again.
She trembled all over, feeling ashamed and guilty. Before she could explain, tears had already rolled down her cheeks.
Aunt Zhou did not show any mercy, but took a step forward, leaned over, and spoke word by word in an unprecedentedly cold voice:
"This is a private transaction. It has ruined your brother's more than ten years of hard study, and your aunt's more than twenty years of business. It will also push you into an irretrievable situation!"
"Lu Yunyao, you are so brave, are you tired of living?"
Even though she was furious, Aunt Zhou suppressed her voice and refused to let any of it be heard outside the house.
Lu Yunyao raised her head, tears already streaming down her face.
She knelt down and walked a few steps, then she wrapped her arms around Aunt Zhou's legs and cried, "Aunt, Yao'er was wrong! Please don't be angry with Yao'er. Yao'er will never dare to do it again."
When Aunt Zhou saw Lu Yunyao like this, tears began to flow from her eyes.
She had always cherished Yao'er at the top of her heart, but who could have known that overprotection would lead to such disastrous consequences, almost ruining Yao'er's life!
When she spoke again, Aunt Zhou's voice was also damp, but she still raised her hand and hit Lu Yunyao's shoulder hard.
"How could you be so stupid, kid? The precedent of your elder brother and Gu Xizhi is right there, you forgot it, didn't you?"
"People are harsh on women. Look at your elder brother. Even after that incident, he was able to go to the command department to take up his post."
"But what about Gu Xizhi? After she was driven out of General Dingguo's mansion, she was trapped in a small courtyard and couldn't move. What's the difference between her and a bird in a cage?"
"If she dares to appear in front of others, I'm afraid she will be drowned by the spit of others!"
"Auntie has taught you to cherish yourself since you were young, and this is how you act? Why don't you tell me the whole story!"
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