Mrs. He's face changed several times upon hearing the news. She quickly composed herself before rising to leave the room. Just then, she saw Yun Chen leading a beautiful young girl towards her.
The girl's figure was graceful, swaying like the willows in the wind as she walked, which was very pleasant to look at.
Mrs. He cursed the shameless woman in her heart, but she still had no choice but to put on a smile and greet her, "The master has returned!"
Yun Chen nodded his head and led the way into the parlor. Mrs. He quickly followed, while the girl stayed at the doorway, not entering.
Shooting the girl a glance without saying a word, Yun Chen watched as Mrs. He asked, "Master, who is this young lady?"
"She is a gift from our superiors. See to it that she's properly accommodated, and don't let her status be wronged!" replied Yun Chen.
Mrs. He immediately understood, "Tianmi, go prepare the tea!"
Tianmi responded and left.
Then Mrs. He called out to the girl at the door, "Come in!"
The girl stepped into the parlor gracefully and bowed slightly to Mrs. He, "This servant Yuniang pays her respects to the madam!"
Mrs. He glanced at Yuniang and then at Yun Qi. No matter how twisted her heart was with hate, she still managed a faint smile, "Is there no one else in your family?"
"The madam, all of this servant's family members are deceased," said Yuniang softly.
Not looking astray, it was clear she was well-mannered.
Just then, Tianmi came in with the tea, and Yun Chen spoke, "Yuniang, serve tea to the madam!"
Once she served the tea, she would be Yun Chen's woman.
Accepting the tea cup, Yuniang knelt before Mrs. He, "This servant Yuniang pays her respects to the madam!"
Mrs. He took a sip of the tea and removed a hairpin from her head, handing it to Yuniang, "From now on, serve the master well and bear him children soon!"
"Yes!" replied Yuniang respectfully, taking the hairpin.
"Tianmi, take Auntie Yuniang to the Feicui Garden!" Mrs. He casually ordered.
Tianmi responded, and after Yuniang bowed respectfully once more, she followed Tianmi out.
Alone in the parlor, Yun Qi finally spoke, "Auntie Yuniang is a gift from our superiors, she cannot be refused."
Mrs. He smiled, "Whatever you say, master. I understand!"
"As long as you understand!!" said Yun Chen, his mind wandering to the delightful pleasures of Yuniang, which made him somewhat restless.
Who would have thought that the seemingly reserved Yuniang could be so wildly seductive in bed, to the point that he could hardly resist her?
Mrs. He smiled without saying a word.
Her heart was bleeding.
Another person was now competing with her for her husband's affection, but she took some comfort in having both a son and a daughter, both of whom were grown, so she was not too worried about Yuniang bearing a child of lesser status.
"Tonight, I will rest here with you," he announced.
Listening to these words, Mrs. He felt joy mixed with sorrow and anger, yet she still allowed Yun Chen to stay, although her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
But life must go on.
She did not possess Mrs. Han's courage to push Yun Chen away.
Let it be, let it be...
"Giddy up!"
"Tianci, run a bit faster!" Chu Yu shouted, urging Han Tianci, who was lagging behind him.
In these days, Han Tianci had been studying martial arts, medical skills, strategy, Five Elements and Eight Trigrams tirelessly. Chu Yu also taught him earnestly, even the Commandery Prince Yanjun had written some materials for Chu Yu to teach Han Tianci.
Although it was hard, Han Tianci cherished it.
Because everyone treated him like a treasure.
"Coming!" replied Han Tianci with a full breath, catching up.
Behind them were Hemei and Henuan, both drenched in sweat, their little faces tanned, yet they hadn't complained of hardship or tiredness even once.
Upon hearing the noise, Yun Jinnian put down his book and lifted the carriage curtain to watch Chu Yu, Han Tianci, Hemei, and Henuan running ahead, smiling softly to himself as his eyes sparkled with delight.
After letting the curtain fall, he continued reading.
But upon reaching a certain page, Yun Jinnian uttered a surprised sound, "Eh...!?"