"Ah? How could this be? You've already..." Yunfang couldn't bring herself to say it, but she figured he understood what she meant.
Not only was Yunfang surprised, but Li Yu herself was also puzzled. "I was castrated when I was twelve years old. Before entering the palace, I had someone do the surgery. At that time, it wasn't strict. They only cut on both sides."
For so many years I haven't felt anything, so I thought I didn't have that ability. But just now, when I was holding you, it...it actually moved! Oh no! What should I do?
Yunfang was confused and didn't quite understand, but one thing she did know was, "This should be considered a good thing, right? Why are you so upset?"
"Although cases like mine are rare, there are still a few who were not completely castrated, and some who managed to get away with it through connections. Therefore, the court has regulations that a unified inspection will be conducted every five years. If there are any exceptions, they will have to be castrated again. The end of the year will be the five-year period, and I will have to undergo the inspection as well."
That's why Li Yu couldn't smile. He used to not care about these things, but now that he's married, he naturally hopes to make Yunfang happier. If someone finds something wrong with her, he'll be completely finished!
Yunfang was surprised to learn of such a rule. Before she could even feel happy for him, she was filled with melancholy again. "What should we do? Should we ask Fourth Master to intercede for us?"
Li Yu shook his head, because he knew his master's personality very well. "Don't think that Fourth Master is easy to talk to just because he is lenient with you and me on ordinary days. He doesn't care about small things, but once it comes to principles and rules, he will never be soft-hearted."
You must know he is a prince of the current dynasty, and the only attendants to a prince are eunuchs. If I were to act improperly, how could the Fourth Prince tolerate it? Even if he trusts me completely, he would never break the rules for my sake.”
Yunfang reassured him not to worry, "At worst, you'll be kicked out of the manor! Even if you leave the Fourth Master's manor, you can still survive! I'll always be with you."
With a wry smile, Li Yu sighed, "You're thinking too simply. Those palace maids still have a chance to leave the palace, but eunuchs are servants. Once a servant, always a servant. If they find out I'm not normal, they'll just start cutting me again. They'll never let me leave."
Yunfang had only a vague understanding of palace rules, and upon hearing his words, she couldn't help but feel apprehensive. "Another surgery? Wouldn't that be incredibly painful and cause more suffering? Perhaps I should plead with Sister Yu on her behalf?"
Li Yu said it was inappropriate, "Gege Su is kind-hearted and I guess she's willing to help, but there are some things she can't decide. Let's not make a fuss about it yet, let me think about it carefully, and we'll talk about it after I've confirmed it."
His hesitation stemmed from the fact that he had softened again due to nervousness. He was filled with anxiety and didn't know if he could regain his senses.
Knowing that his heart was not pure, Yunfang did not let him try again. "Actually, I don't care, but let fate decide! Don't put too much pressure on yourself, get some rest, and we'll make plans again tomorrow."
Li Yu was also worried that it might backfire, so he stopped getting close to her, tucked her in, and then lay down, pondering how to resolve the situation.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, as Su Yushan got up to change, she couldn't help but think of Yunfang. She wondered how Yunfang and Li Yu had managed to get through the night. Neither of them had any experience, so she wondered if it would be awkward.
Without Yunfang's company, Su Yushan inevitably felt uneasy. Now that Yunfang was married, would she stay at home as a virtuous wife and loving mother, or would she continue to stay by her side?
She secretly hoped that Yunfang could stay in the manor, but how to decide was Yunfang's freedom, and she shouldn't interfere. Let's discuss it after Yunfang returns home!
Today was a warm day. After breakfast, Su Yushan asked the nanny to bring the child to the courtyard to bask in the warmth. The child was getting older and loved to laugh. As soon as he saw his mother, he giggled non-stop. Under his light eyebrows, his bright black eyes were clear and bright.
When Hongli returned to the manor, he witnessed this heartwarming scene. He took the child from Yushan's arms and held him in his own.
"Yan Yan, this is the name your father gave you. You'd better like it, but it doesn't matter if you don't. It's already decided, and there's no going back. Come here, let your father give you a hug, and smile for your father."
However, Xiao Yan Yan was too busy curiously fiddling with his buttons to give him a smile.
Hongli felt utterly defeated. "Why does he smile when he sees you, but not when he sees me?"
Su Yushan guessed to herself, "It's probably because you were mean to him, right?"
"Did I yell at him? I was just reasoning with him."
“Don’t underestimate him just because he’s little. He understands your tone of voice. You have to be gentle so he’ll like you.” Su Yushan taught him to lower his voice and coax him softly. Hongli did as she said, but Yan Yan struggled to be held and started to cry, his little face full of grievance.
Left with no other choice, Hongli handed his son to Yushan. To his surprise, Yushan comforted him a couple of times, and Yan Yan stopped crying. Tears still clung to his long eyelashes, but the corners of his lips curved into a happy smile.
Seeing this, Hongli couldn't help but feel discouraged. "Am I, as a father, really that annoying?"
"You haven't spent much time with him, so he hasn't gotten used to your scent yet, or maybe the way you hold him makes him uncomfortable."
Su Yushan couldn't say for sure and could only guess. Hongli couldn't help but start to reflect on himself. He really didn't spend much time with the child. Every time, he would just hold the child briefly, and then hand him over to the nanny as soon as the child cried. When he wanted to hold the child again, the child didn't want him anymore.
It seems he needs to practice more to avoid alienating his child.
Su Yushan used a handkerchief to wipe away the child's tears. Yan Yan, nestled in his mother's arms, laughed heartily. Hongli casually picked up the little tiger from the cradle to tease his son, trying to speak to the child in a gentle tone.
Just then, footsteps sounded behind him. Hongli turned around and looked back, puzzled. "Didn't I give you a few days off? Why are you here again?"
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