Chapter 77: Song Shaoyue (9) She and I are already married...
Xie Yun wasn't someone who was overly kind and benevolent. She took over the Jishan Hall because she and Wen Yao had stumbled upon the child trafficking incident and had helped to deal with the deacons who had broken the law. After they left, the Jishan Hall was left without anyone to manage it.
Secondly, she has some money, and she also has the time, energy, and ability to raise funds to handle these matters. The idea that when you are poor, you should take care of yourself, and when you are rich, you should help the world has always subtly influenced her.
But she didn't take on this task because she liked children very much.
Perhaps it was because she had gone through so many twists and turns when giving birth. Later, during the ten months of pregnancy, the connection between her and her child grew stronger and stronger, and her heart was touched.
Now she is surrounded by so many children, and she is occasionally troubled by these naughty children, but the innocent children also often bring her warmth and make her feel that what she is doing is meaningful.
She didn't dislike them just because they weren't her own children. Likewise, she wouldn't be partial to Yan Lang just because he was her own child.
If she could keep Yan Lang by her side, she was sure that she would be able to give him enough love.
Xie Yun thought for a long time before finally expressing her concerns: "It's just that he hasn't seen me since he was born. I don't know if he's willing to live with me in the future."
After meeting Yan Lang, she had to admit that he was well educated and raised by Yan Huinan.
If he were to be taken away rashly now, Yan Lang would have to face a choice: to choose his father or his mother?
She didn't want Yan Lang to get into such trouble at such a young age.
Moreover, Xie Yun was not sure that Yan Lang would choose her. He might be closer to Yan Huinan.
"Would it be better if I, an irresponsible mother, didn't appear in his life and let him think I was dead?" Xie Yun fell into deep self-blame and distress. She looked at Wen Yao for help.
Wen Yao was surprised that Xie Yun would show such a fragile expression.
But he was very happy in his heart that Xie Yun was willing to confide in him when she needed help.
He patiently put his hand on Xie Yun's shoulder and comforted her: "Sister, you don't have to worry about these things. Whether the child likes you and is willing to live with you, you will know as long as you spend some time together."
That's true.
But Xie Yun is a person who has nothing to fear in her life, simply because she doesn't owe anything and doesn't care.
But she did owe Yan Lang.
So even when she thought of Yan Lang, she couldn't help but be cautious.
I was afraid to see his little face wrinkled with sadness.
"Is it too late to be nice to him now?" Xie Yun asked uncertainly, "Will my sudden appearance scare him? If he knew the truth, that I gave birth to him but didn't raise him, would he blame me? I'm like a vicious stepmother now..."
Seeing Xie Yun's words were getting more and more outrageous, Wen Yao heartbrokenly dragged Xie Yun into his own misdeeds, comforting her over and over again, "Sister, it's not like that. You're a very good person and will be a very good mother. Things happen for a reason, and everyone has moments when they can't help themselves. You don't have to blame yourself too much. Be nice to him in the future, and he'll understand."
Xie Yun, who had been rational and clear-headed, turned back into a clumsy, bewildered mother the moment she thought of Yan Lang. Although she had given birth to a child, she had never been a mother for a single day.
She is still an inexperienced mother.
Even when Wen Yao hugged her, she didn't think deeply, but was still immersed in thoughts about Yan Lang.
Wen Yao continued to comfort him, "Yan Lang must really want to see you, and really want his mother to hug him and stay with him."
Xie Yun nodded. She quickly realized her loss of composure. After calming herself down, she quickly left Wen Yao's arms.
His arms felt empty in an instant, and Wen Yao's heart felt empty as well.
It's okay, take your time, he comforted himself in his heart.
Just wait a little longer... maybe the night-blooming cereus will bloom... Wen Yao sighed softly in his heart. After all, he was still young, he still had plenty of time, he could still afford to wait.
"Don't do anything on your own. I'll do it myself," Xie Yun said. Wen Yao was also a very opinionated person, and she was worried that Wen Yao would say or do something to Yan Lang without her knowledge.
After all, she hadn't decided whether to confront Yan Huinan directly. She said she didn't know Yan Huinan, and as long as Yan Huinan didn't expose her, she could keep a certain distance from him.
She didn't want to hastily tell Yan Lang that she was his mother, and she didn't want to take him away from his father as soon as she showed up. She felt like a very excessive mother. She had abandoned him before, but now that he looked so good, so well-behaved and cute, she wanted him again.
If Yan Lang is willing to accept her, she will make her future plans.
"Okay, I won't act rashly." Wen Yao added, "But there's one thing I need to discuss with you."
"What's up?"
Wen Yao continued, "Since we're pretending to be a couple, even if it's just a facade, we have to act like one. I was thinking, why don't you live in the Wen Mansion for a while and tell everyone that we're already husband and wife? That way, even if Yan Huinan investigates, he'll only find that we're already married. But that would be unfair to you."
Wen Yao was right. What was fake couldn't be real. If things continued like before, Yan Huinan could just send someone out to investigate and find out they were fake. If he did as Wen Yao said and cleaned up the people around him, he could get away with a lot of things.
Xie Yun couldn't help but smile bitterly. In the end, she still had to put in a lot of effort to avoid Yan Huinan.
Well, as long as this time is over, Yan Huinan should completely understand that they are not the same people, either in the past or in the future.
In one's lifetime, one will meet many people and experience many things. Most people can only accompany one for a period of time, but only family members are lifelong relationships. Even in Xie Yun's case, some of her family members did not accompany her throughout her life.
"You are the one who helped me...how can you say that I am wronged?" Xie Yun said.
Even though she knew Wen Yao had selfish motives in doing this, she still thanked him.
Wen Yao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Okay, then are you going tomorrow or tonight? I'm afraid Yan Huinan has already sent people to investigate tonight."
Xie Yun agreed. She had seen Yan Huinan's methods before. She looked around, only surrounded by the thick night. "If tonight is convenient..."
Wen Yao nodded hurriedly, "It's convenient! Of course it's convenient! There are plenty of empty rooms in my house! I can go back and find a few servants and clean it up quickly."
"Then let's not disturb your parents tonight. I'll explain everything to them tomorrow," Xie Yun said. "I'll send someone to tell Xie Run later."
Wen Yao was extremely happy at the moment. Xie Yun had even agreed to live in his house to avoid Yan Huinan. He felt that he had a great chance of winning!
"Why do we need to explain this to them?" Wen Yao asked. "This matter is between you and me. My parents should also know that we are husband and wife, so that others will believe it more easily. And... Sister, you've actually helped me. After we pretend to be husband and wife, there won't be matchmakers recommending Miss Zhang or Miss Li to me anymore."
Xie Yun smiled and said, "I am interfering with your marriage."
Wen Yao stood beside Xie Yun and led her in a different direction towards the Wen Mansion, shaking his head vigorously, "No, no, of course not. I'm still young, and I don't want to get married yet."
As long as it's not you, it won't work.
He didn't want to discuss marriage with anyone else, and whenever a matchmaker came to his house, he just wanted to avoid her. He only wanted Xie Yun.
Fortunately, Wen Yao's parents were not very satisfied with the matchmakers who came to his house, so they did not force him. This saved him a lot of trouble.
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After Yan Huinan learned that the arrogant young man was from the Wen family, he immediately sent someone to check whether the Wen family's son was married. Of course, he was not. However, another spy soon reported that Xie Yun and Wen Yao had returned to the Wen Mansion together that night.
After hearing the news, he crushed a porcelain cup in his hand.
The porcelain fragments pierced his palm and blood slid down his fingertips. Si Wen quickly handed him a clean handkerchief.
Xie Yun, what exactly do you want to do?
If you want to pretend you don't know me, then I'll pretend with you. But what do you want from me now?
Yan Huinan's heart was pierced by a knife, but the pain in his hand only managed to dispel the sorrow and pain in his heart, allowing him to feel a little more aware. This pain only alleviated the torment he felt like being scorched by a raging fire.
He seemed to understand a little bit of the despair that Xie Yun had felt at that time.
She should have known when Xie Qingyun sent him the letter. What was she thinking when the fire started?
She must be extremely disappointed in him, which is why she doesn't want to recognize him now.
"Master, the young prince is here." Si Wen suddenly lowered his voice to remind him.
Yan Huinan only then realized what was happening and quickly rinsed his hands with the cold tea in the teapot, then wrapped them thickly with a handkerchief.
Over the years, Yan Huinan took him with him almost everywhere he went. Yan Lang had become accustomed to sleeping with Yan Huinan. If he couldn't find him when he woke up, he would look for him everywhere even if he was still half asleep.
Yan Huinan also thought about letting him sleep alone, but he couldn't bear it. Moreover, he had discovered over the years that Yan Lang was not unindependent.
Just used to it.
Moreover, when he missed Xie Yun to the extreme, he would go to the secret room to find ways to punish himself. He also felt guilty for leaving Yan Lang alone outside every time.
Sure enough, a small figure, accompanied by a maid, rubbing his eyes, came over slowly.
As soon as he saw Yan Huinan, he ran over excitedly and threw himself into his arms. Yan Huinan's expression suddenly became gentle and loving. He quickly squatted down to greet him and then picked him up.
As soon as the gloomy rainy season is over, the pain in his finger joints will ease a little.
"Father, aren't you going to bed yet?"
Yan Huinan nuzzled Yan Lang's warm little face affectionately and said, "Let's go now. When did Lang'er go to bed today?"
Yan Lang answered obediently, and with a hint of seeking credit: "Youshi!"
"Really? Lang'er has been really good today. Father will definitely reward Lang'er well tomorrow." Yan Huinan cooperated and showed surprise. "Lang'er, is there anything you want?"
Yan Lang muttered, "I want...I want my mother."
The words of a child are full of true feelings.
"I know Lang'er misses his mother. How about taking Lang'er to see her in a few days?"
Yan Lang's eyes immediately lit up, sparkling with joy and delight. "Great! Lang'er is going to see his mother! Lang'er is going to see his mother!"
The little child danced with joy in Yan Huinan's arms.
Yan Huinan only then had a hint of a smile on his face. He asked Si Wen, "Where are Lusong and Hanzhen?"
Si Wen replied, "I received a letter yesterday saying they have already set out. They should be in Fenggao by now."
Yan Lang was even happier when he heard that Lu Song and Han Zhen were coming. His father had always told him that these two aunts were his mother's closest relatives, and Han Zhen had taken care of him since Yan Lang was born, so Yan Lang was very close to the two aunts.
"That's great! Did father specially ask them to come and accompany Lang'er?" Yan Lang asked.
"Well, Lang'er was bullied last time. It was his father's fault. I feel more at ease knowing they are here to take care of Lang'er."
Yan Langhui hugged Yan Huinan's neck, buried his head in his shoulder obediently, and whispered into Yan Huinan's ear: "It's okay, Lang'er ran away on his own. Lang'er doesn't blame you."
The sensible words made Yan Huinan feel warm in his heart. How could he be so lucky to have such a child?
Yanyan, if you meet him and get along with him, you will also like our child very much.
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The next day, Wen Mansion.
When I came back last night, Wen's parents were already asleep.
Wen Yao put on a complete show. He ordered people to clean up a side room in his yard, and also ordered people to clean up his own dormitory. He replaced all the daily necessities with new ones, and let Xie Yun live in his dormitory while he moved into the side room.
Wen Yao had breakfast prepared early in the morning and sent to Xie Yun's room. After years of business, she had developed the habit of getting up early.
She ordered someone to call Wen Yao to come and eat together. When the two of them went out to discuss business together before, they stayed in the same inn and it was common for them to eat together.
After breakfast, Wen Yao brought Xie Yun to the main hall.
Wen Yao's parents, one of Wen Yao's sisters, and other elders of the Wen family were already sitting in the main hall.
It was because Wen Yao sent someone to tell his parents early in the morning that he had something important to say today and asked her to invite all the elders of the clan to be witnesses.
As soon as Wen Yao stepped into the door, he heard the voice of his mother, Zhan Siyan, "You've been so secretive. Now you can finally say you have something important to say, right?"
But when she saw Xie Yun following Wen Yao, Zhan Siyan's expression changed slightly.
Although she said that she wanted to see if Wen Yao had anything important to say, she knew that her son was not a reckless person, so she called everyone she needed to call.
Xie Yun had long heard that the Wen family's mistress, Zhan Siyan, was a strong and decisive person. They had met before, at the birthday party of the Wen family's parents, and they had spoken to each other before.
Zhan Siyan admired Xie Yun's temperament, which was similar to hers. They were both visionary, courageous and ambitious.
Of course, except for Zhan Siyan, everyone present also looked at Xie Yun with a strange, scrutinizing look. They all wanted to know why Wen Yao said that he had something important to say and Xie Yun had to be present.
Xie Yun had long been accustomed to the scrutinizing looks from outsiders. In this era, women who showed up in public were inevitably scrutinized by people with shallow knowledge.
Because they have never seen it, they like to examine others superficially and are bound to find an attackable point in them to cover up their own superficiality and incompetence.
Xie Yun walked calmly beside Wen Yao.
Listening quietly, Wen Yao held her hand and said to them, "Father, Mother, and all the elders. I am Wen Yao, a descendant of the Wen family. I have troubled you all to come here today to tell you that Miss Yun Yun and I have prayed to heaven and earth and have been married. We are husband and wife."
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