in2ebook Chapter 79 Everyone is the protagonist of their own life.
Chapter 79 Everyone is the protagonist of their own life.
At the Yu residence on Dongcheng Street, Aunt Mo and her two sons sat facing a table laden with cold, untouched dishes, creating a somewhat tense atmosphere.
Yu Pingting said angrily, "Yu Jue will never come back. All of Mother's efforts have been wasted!"
Yu Lin said helplessly, "Logically, she doesn't need to come."
Aunt Mo sighed, somewhat distressed. She had thought that since the rest of the Yu family were no longer around, although they were not of a high enough status, they were still Yu Jue's only remaining family members. On the three-day homecoming, they should at least come back to go through the motions.
But clearly, Yu Jue didn't treat them as his own family. Yu Mi had already moved into the Marquis's mansion, and the fact that they were allowed to live there was only because of Yu Qi.
But what about the future? Out of consideration for blood ties, Yu Jue would not let them starve to death, but there would be no more for them.
She naturally understood the reason: it was because of Fang Wan.
She didn't plan Fang Wan's death at all. With her intolerant nature, she could easily bring about her own demise. Why would she take such a risk?
Everyone knew this, which was why the Fang family allowed her to live. Yu Jue had simply ignored her in the past and had never caused her any trouble.
But she didn't kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren died because of her. As Fang Wan's daughter, Yu Jue wouldn't give her bloodline any special help, allowing her to enjoy the blessings of an old feudal lord.
Looking at Yu Pingting, the most beautiful of the three sisters, Aunt Mo thought that Yu Pingting was proud and arrogant and had been used to the world since childhood. To make her marry into an ordinary family and worry about making a living would be worse than killing her.
Looking at her intelligent and sensible youngest son beside her, how could she not know how difficult the path of a commoner to rise in society was? With no one to support him, even if he worked hard and earned a minor official position, he would only be a pawn to be easily sacrificed in the officialdom.
How could she bear to let her two children live a life of unfulfilled potential?
She had witnessed the grand gesture that Marquis Wei Yun made for Yu Jue. Yu Jue had been demoted to a commoner, was the descendant of a criminal, and had just been jilted at the altar. Yet, at this critical juncture, he was still willing to go through all the formalities of betrothal and wedding procession to welcome Yu Jue as his wife. This was enough to show his sincerity.
Yu Jue is a smart person, unlike her mother. She is sure to gain a foothold in the Marquis's mansion. By controlling Ning Cuo, she can essentially control the power of Marquis Wei Yun. If she is willing to help, Pingting and Lin'er's future will be guaranteed.
Aunt Mo patted the two children's heads and made a decision in her heart: no matter how small the success rate was, it was worth the gamble.
A major event recently occurred in Yudu: Fang Fan, the second son of Fang Xiangguo, has become a monk!
Fang Mansion —
Madam Zheng pounded on Prime Minister Fang's chest, tears streaming down her face, "Why didn't you stop him! Why didn't any of you stop him!"
She only went back to her parents' home because she was upset about the jade pendant. How come when she came back, her grown son had become a monk!
Madam Fang lowered her head and sighed. Both children were her flesh and blood. In the days since she had given birth to her two children, she seemed to have aged several years, with many more gray hairs appearing at her temples.
Fang Xiangguo put his arm around Zheng Shi and comforted him: "The child is suffering. If becoming a monk can bring him relief, then let him go."
Zheng leaned against her husband's chest, sobbing uncontrollably. Fang Xiangguo sighed softly, thinking of what Fang Fan had said that day.
“My grandfather needed me at that time, so I entered Hualian Temple at the age of seven and worshipped Buddha on his behalf for eight years.”
"Later, my cousin needed me, so I went down the mountain to fulfill my marriage agreement."
"Later, the Fang family needed me to break my promise, and I broke my oath."
"I have already repaid the debt of gratitude for raising me. From now on, I only wish to live according to my own heart."
They owe this child too much. Perhaps they should have stopped Fang Fan from becoming a monk three years ago. Now he has simply returned to the right path.
When the news reached Yu Jue's ears, she was taking over the internal affairs of the Marquis's mansion and listening to the servants in charge of purchasing report the sensational news she had heard on the street.
Everyone in the manor knows that the Marquis's wife was recently jilted by the Fang family. They treat this incident as a joke and tell it to the lady, hoping to receive some reward money in return.
Yu Jue acted as if she hadn't heard, checking the accounts one by one. The servant who was reporting was disappointed to see that the lady didn't care at all.
After the stewardesses who had been reporting to the hall had finished their handover and left one by one, only when Yu Jue was left alone in the room did these emotions emerge. She sat silently for a long time, and it was unknown what she was thinking.
Two more days passed, and Aunt Mo sent a visiting card, inviting Yu Jue to go to Lianhua Temple to pray for the Yu clan members who had been exiled.
Lianhua Temple is the temple where Fang Fan practiced Buddhism since childhood. If he were to become a monk, he would naturally still be at Lianhua Temple.
After a moment's thought, he accepted Aunt Mo's invitation.
Upon receiving Yu Jue's reply, Aunt Mo breathed a sigh of relief. She had guessed correctly; she had guessed that Yu Jue would want to see Fang Fan at this moment, and she had given him an opportunity.
The next day, the Marquis's carriage indeed came to pick up Aunt Mo. Before she got into the carriage, he instructed her, "Mother is going to pray for your father. You all stay at home and don't run around."
"Since it's to pray for Father's well-being, why can't we go together?"
Yu Lin tugged at Yu Pingting's sleeve. "Mother has her reasons. I'll just wait at home."
Aunt Mo glanced at Yu Lin and nodded with satisfaction. For this son, any price was worth paying.
Upon arriving at the city gate, Aunt Mo and Yu Jue met up and boarded a carriage. Since the carriage driver and servants were all from the Marquis's mansion, Aunt Mo wisely refrained from saying a word about Fang Fan, only discussing trivial family matters.
"Fourth Miss is young and has no one to keep her company in the Marquis's mansion. Will she be able to get used to living here?"
"Fortunately, we bought a few young maids to keep her company, so she's not lonely."
With just one sentence, Aunt Mo's idea of sending Yu Pingting to the Marquis's mansion to keep Yu Mi company was thwarted. Her plan was the same as Yu Pingting's original reason for wanting to go to the palace to study: sisters should visit each other often, establish deep friendships from childhood, and help each other when they grow up.
Yu Pingting has no chance, so there's even less hope for Yu Lin. Aunt Mo is shrewd and can understand the unspoken meaning, yet she doesn't come across as annoying.
The carriage traveled peacefully to the foot of Xingyun Mountain. The two then walked up the mountain. The mountain path was rugged and not suitable for many people to walk side by side. The maids and servants followed behind at a distance.
"Snapped--"
A pebble rolled down, loosening the soil.
"Second Miss, be careful!" Aunt Mo pulled Yu Jue back from the fall.
"Thank you very much, Aunt Mo."
"You're welcome."
"This mountain path is really steep. If you accidentally fall, you'll be smashed to pieces, right?" Yu Jue exclaimed.
"Yes, Second Mistress is of noble status, we must be careful," Aunt Mo echoed.
"I never understood why Father loved Aunt Mo so much before, but now I understand a bit more about it."
Aunt Mo's heart tightened; she still couldn't get over that hurdle.
"Because my aunt is so understanding!"
Yu Jue sighed inexplicably, and Aunt Mo's heart skipped a beat.