Chapter 57: The Storm at Yunfu (Four)

  Zhao was regretful and slightly annoyed at his own impulsiveness, and he secretly scolded the little maid who had passed on the message, saying that she didn't even pass it on clearly. He completely forgot that he hadn't given her a chance to finish speaking in the first place.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun gave her a cold glance and hummed softly, ordering He Yiniang to be summoned.

  The old lady was so frightened that she knelt down for half a moment and couldn't get up. At this time, Lan's mother had to order two small maids to hold her up and take her in forcibly.

  When Mr. Zhao saw He's pale face, his half-cooled heart immediately cooled down completely!

  He's a unreasonable person who can still make sense in three parts, and even he has become like this, what more can be said? Suddenly remembering the words she had complained about with He Yiniang before, Zhao Shi's heart became even more anxious, fearing that He Yiniang would expose everything and she would be finished.

  He Qiaopi's whole body trembled, facing the three-hall trial-like questioning, her lips moved, but she couldn't utter a single word.

  That's all you're capable of! Yun Lao Taijun secretly sneered, her eyes falling on Yun Zhi, and said warmly: "Zhi'er, come tell Grandma what happened back then?"

  Yun Zhi had seen her mother struggling to manage the household, and she was dissatisfied with Qi Shi and Zhao Shi. This matter was also witnessed by all the sisters, and Lan Laolao happened to catch them in the act, so it couldn't be covered up. At this point, Yun Zhi didn't hide anything and told everything from start to finish.

  Not yet finished, Yun Lao Tai Jun's face had already turned white with rage, her expression turbulent. As soon as Yun Zhi's words fell, Yun Lao Tai Jun glared at her son and daughter-in-law, her whole body trembling with anger, panting heavily, unable to speak for a long time. It wasn't until Pearl and the others patted her back that she finally calmed down. The three brothers of the Yun family couldn't sit still anymore, they quickly stood up, flustered and at a loss.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun burst into tears, and her poor daughter began to wail. Yun San Lao Ye's face turned bright red with shame, and he ordered Zhao Shi to kneel down. Yun Da Lao Ye, Yun Da Fu Ren, and the others all tried to comfort Yun Lao Tai Jun.

  Mr. Yun was also extremely indignant in his heart, and the sister who married into the Yao family was the one he loved most back then. After her marriage, his sister had been unhappy all along, and he was also very distressed. He didn't expect that welcoming his nephew to stay at home would bring him such humiliation! However, seeing his mother so sad and heartbroken, he couldn't help but feel worried and anxious again, and in the midst of busy consolation, he glared at Yun Zhi with a sideways glance, blaming her for speaking without consideration.

  Yun Zhi looked embarrassed, moved her mouth and lowered her head without speaking. What kind of person is Grandma? Can she deceive people just by thinking about it?

  "Don't blame Zhi'er!" Yun Lao Tai Jun saw the look in Yun Da Lao Ye's eyes and scolded, "It seems I'm really old, and only Zhi'er tells me the truth! Even if she told the truth to my face, you dare to give her a dirty look! I still hoped that you would take care of Zan Er and her siblings for their sister's sake, but it seems like a fool's dream! Under my nose, someone dares to belittle them. If I weren't here, who would truly care about them?"

  Yun Lao Tai Jun couldn't help but shed tears again, Yun Da Lao Ye was anxious and sweating on his forehead, bitterly begging his mother to calm down. Yun Da Fu Ren and Yun San Lao Ye also tried their best to persuade her. Since it involved the elders of the three branches, none of the grandchildren dared to say anything. Er Lao Ye and Qi Shi also didn't dare to overstep, only reluctantly chiming in from the side.

  Yun's elderly couple, Yun Er's couple and Yun San's husband repeatedly assured that they would take good care of their nephew and niece, so Madam Yun's heart was slightly relieved and she gradually came to.

  Yun Sanlang was secretly resentful of his daughter-in-law for not giving him face, and he couldn't help but scold He Yiniang a few more times, saying that she was a slave who dared to deceive her master and was a crafty thing.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun listened and got angry, scolding Yun San Lao Ye and Zhao Shi, saying "How can such a heartless woman be the young master's nanny? She'll spoil the young master!"

  The more he spoke, the angrier he became, pointing at He Yuye and ordering his men to drag her out and beat her to death!

  The old woman was so frightened that her soul flew away, and she kept kowtowing to beg for mercy, crying out "Old lady, spare my life!" But the Cloud Old Lady refused to listen, shouting orders to take her away and beat her to death, and warning that anyone who dared to persuade her would be beaten together with her.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun had not been so angry for many years. Everyone looked at each other in dismay, and suddenly no one knew what to do.

  Yao Cun's sisters behind the screen were also secretly shocked and stared at each other in a daze.

  Yao Cun Jia immediately got up, wanting to go out and plead. If it was really because of her sister's affair that someone had lost their life, wouldn't it be difficult for them to move forward in the future? She herself was married out and didn't have much to worry about, but her younger brother and sister were still at the Yao household, and they still needed the help of their paternal grandparents and aunts.

  "Sister, I'm going!" Yao Cunhui grasped Yao Cunjia's sleeve, her bright eyes firm and resolute as she nodded at her.

  This matter involves her and Yao Shizan, and has nothing to do with Yao Cunjia. It's really unnecessary to drag Yao Cunjia into this. Yao Cunjia is about to get married, she doesn't want any blemishes on her body.

  Yao Cun Jia knew his sister's thoughts and tactics, so he nodded and instructed her to "speak nicely, don't make your grandmother worried," then let her go.

  Yao Cunhui then pulled Yao Shizan out together, laughing and calling "Grandma" to stop the servant who was about to drag He Yiniang away.

  "Hui'er, Zan'er," Cloud Old Lady's expression softened as she saw her sister and brother-in-law, stretched out her hand and said gently: "Come, come to your grandmother's place!"

  Isn't there someone who is dissatisfied with their own flesh and blood, but instead dotes on her? Doting on her own biological relatives, yet afraid of being gossiped about, she has lived a useless life!

  "Yes," Yao Cunhui responded, pulling Yao Shizan along. Cloud Old Lady held Yao Shizan close to her side and sat down together, Yao Cunhui standing nearby.

  "Grandma, please have mercy and spare He Yiniang!" Yao Cunhui didn't say a word, but Yao Shizan blinked her eyes at Yun Lao Taikong. This sentence was better than what Yao Cunhui had said earlier.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun was taken aback, feeling both pity and love. She stroked his head and sighed softly: "Good child, it's hard on you to plead for that shrew! This woman is not a good thing, don't bother with her!"

  "Grandma," Yao Cunhui accompanied with a smile, "In a big family like ours, there are many people and servants, it's hard to ensure that everyone is good. Grandma, you shouldn't be bothered by the nonsense of this foolish person! You've just celebrated your birthday, why bother to start killing luck and damaging your fortune for someone like him? It's better to let him off."

  The old lady's face moved slightly, her eyes flashed, and after a moment she sighed: "You kids, this makes me speechless! It's just that I've wronged you siblings, and as your grandmother, my heart is really... Alas!"

  "Grandma, you and uncle and aunt love us three siblings so much, we all understand that in our hearts. The servants are gossiping, stirring up trouble, how could we siblings be so foolish as to listen to their words? If because of one servant's words, we feel wronged, wouldn't that be lowering our own status? Moreover, it would also disappoint the kindness and love you and uncle and aunt have for us! We clearly understand in our hearts the love and care you, grandma, and uncle and aunt have for us, and are very grateful. There is no resentment, if you say so, it would make your granddaughter feel uneasy!" Yao Cunhui said with a gentle tone and downcast eyes.

  Madam Yun's eyes lit up and she couldn't help but nod in secret: It's unexpected that despite being young, you have such insight!

  Madam Zhao suddenly came to her senses, as if she had grasped a lifesaving straw, and hastily guaranteed with an oath: "Mother, it was all the daughter-in-law's fault, being deceived by this group of deceitful slaves! Please forgive me, Mother. The daughter-in-law will be more careful from now on and will never dare to do it again!"

  Yun Lao Tai Jun hummed coldly, thinking that Yao Cun Hui was giving herself and Zhao Shi a way out. How could Yun Lao Tai Jun not know? Thinking about it, if she had beaten He Popo to death, the people in the Zhao household would inevitably harbor resentment, and the other servants and wives in the mansion might also have opinions, opposing Yao Cun Hui's siblings from coming and going freely in the future. It was better to take this opportunity to step down, with this incident as a warning, so that no one would dare to offend lightly again.

  "Good child, it's hard for you to be so understanding. Alright, since both of you siblings say so, I won't pursue this matter anymore!" Cloud Old Lady glanced at Yao Cunhui with a warm smile, then her face turned cold as she stared at Zhao Shi icily: "You get up too! This He Popo is your person, originally should be handed over to you for disposal, but today I want to deal with it myself. Are you obedient or not?"

  "Daughter-in-law's duty, daughter-in-law listens to her mother for everything, but relies on her mother to take charge!" Zhao Shi only hoped to save her own face, where would she still care about He Yiniang's life or death? Hearing that Yun Lao Tai Jun finally relented, she let out a big sigh of relief.

  Yun Lao Tai Jun immediately ordered: "Take He Yiniang away, give her thirty slaps on the buttocks, and send her to the most remote village to do hard labor. From now on, she is not allowed to set foot in the mansion again! If any of her children or family members are disobedient, they will also be sent away!"

  Compared to the previous one, this is already an unexpectedly good result. He Yiniang's face was ashen and her heart was cold, but she didn't dare make another scene. She trembled and knocked her head to thank him, then was dragged away by the servant woman.

  "It's been too long since we've had a peaceful day, and now the lower people are getting out of hand. Each and every one of them has become bold! You all go back, thoroughly investigate each house and courtyard, and deal with those who are disrespectful to their masters and act wildly. Eldest daughter-in-law, you're in charge of the household, work a bit harder, and from now on, if you see anyone like this, just severely punish them for me!"

  Everyone listened and responded with perfunctory agreement.

  At this time, Mrs. Yun's face showed a tired expression, and Mr. Yun led the way out, comforting her with a few words, leading everyone to retreat one by one, leaving only Yao Cunhui's sister and brother to accompany Mrs. Yun. This time, Qi Shi, Zhao Shi, etc. were more polite, bowing their heads and retreating respectfully, and they didn't dare to have any complaints in their hearts again.

  "You're a good kid, at such a young age you already have this kind of thinking, no wonder you can protect Zan'er so well!" Cloud Old Lady called out to Yao Cunhui, holding her hand and smiling as she walked towards her, for the first time truly showing her importance, laughing: "After returning to the manor, if you encounter any difficulties or need help with anything, just send someone to tell your great-grandmother or your eldest uncle and aunt, it's all the same! As long as Great-Grandmother is around, she'll be in charge for a day!"

  Yao Cun's heart was filled with gratitude as he immediately knelt down and said: "Hui'er thanks her maternal grandmother!"