Chapter 708: A Request
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Before his grandmother died, she did not forget to arrange his future for him. Yu Shansi felt ashamed and sad, so he quickly nodded.
He also knew that his mother had done many evil things in the past, which was why she was plagued with heart disease that could not be cured.
Her father had divorced her mother.
Third Sister was going to be sent back to the clan.
When he first heard this news, he was only in a daze for a while, but he was not surprised at all.
Old Madam Yu’s eyes slid across Yu Shanyan and Yu Shuangbai’s faces one by one, and a gratified smile appeared on her face. “All of you have to be well.”
Yu Shuangbai and the others couldn’t help but approach the bed. As they called out for their grandmother, they cried.
Zhou Linghuai lifted the curtain and entered the house.
Yu Youyao seemed to sense something and was stunned when she turned around. “Grandmother, Cousin is here…
Old Madam Yu forced herself to perk up and tilted her head to look. In her dazed eyes, her grandnephew, Zhou Linghuai, walked over dressed in tight clothes. Her eyes suddenly widened, but in the end, they turned to relief. “Your legs are fine. Good, good, good.” She took a deep breath. “All of you, get out.” She wanted to talk to Zhou Linghuai alone.
Zhou Linghuai watched her walk past him. It had been three to four months since he had last seen her. The little girl’s eyes were dark, and her palm-sized face had become a little thinner. She looked pale and haggard, and her figure was soft. She had grown a little taller. Her peac.o.c.k patterned dress has become longer. Her waist had become thinner and weaker.
His hands were like lightning as he pulled back the person who had walked pa.s.s him but did not turn around. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here!”
Her cousin’s voice was no longer as clear and elegant as before. It was hoa.r.s.e from travel. Yu Youyao paused for a moment, but she did not turn around. However, her eyes instantly turned red and she nodded slightly. She let out a weak “Mm” and whimpered like a weak and helpless little animal, making her feel adorable.
After a while, the room was empty.
Zhou Linghuai strode to the bed. “Matriarch, I’m back.”
Old Madam Yu’s gaze was benevolent. “Returning to Youzhou to treat your leg is such a big matter. Why didn’t you tell the family? Is it really cured? Don’t delay your treatment because of me and leave any lingering illness…”
“l didn’t know if it could be treated, so I didn’t mention it.” Zhou Linghuai couldn’t explain. His leg had long recovered, so he could only say, “There’s no lingering illness.”
Old Madam Yu leaned against the pillow and nodded in relief.
Seeing the sincere smile on her face, Zhou Linghuai suddenly said, “I’m sorry. There’s something I’ve been hiding from you.”
When he first entered the residence, not only did Old Madam Yu allow Yu Youyao to work hard to renovate his courtyard, but she also arranged for him to study with Mr. Hu Shan.
He knew very well that there was no such thing as expressing goodwill for no
reason.
Thinking about it, it was easy to guess Old Madam Yu’s good intentions towards Yu Youyao.
He did not care much about this.
At first, he could still treat Yu Youyao politely. Later, after interacting with her for a while, he felt that this girl’s heart was like gla.s.s, pure and flawless. He was a little greedy and wanted to get closer.
He knew that Old Niadam Yu doted on Yu Youyao. As long as he treated Yu Youyao well, she would turn a blind eye.
Therefore, he taught Yu Youyao her studies and taught her how to write.
Yu Youyao had improved. Old Madam Yu was satisfied, so she tacitly agreed to his actions and allowed him to get close to Yu Youyao.
Later on, Yu Youyao’s handwriting became organized, and she caught up with her studies at home.
He also taught Yu Youyao how to play the zither.
Old Madam Yu couldn’t ask for more if Yu Youyao could learn the arts, so she didn’t restrict him from interacting with her.
Later on, he taught Yu Youyao how to be a household manager.
Just like that, he tested Old Madam Yu’s limits bit by bit. He made use of Old Madam Yu and began to push his luck with Yu Youyao.
No matter how many schemes Old Madam Yu had, she doted on Yu Youyao.
There were some things that shouldn’t be kept from her.
Old Madam Yu was stunned for a moment. “What is it?”
Zhou Linghuai reached into his pocket and took out a yellow jade ring. He gently placed it in Old Madam Yu’s hand.
Old Madam Yu’s eyes widened as she held the jade ring in front of her eyes and looked at it carefully. Suddenly, she smiled. “So, so it’s the famous King Yue Fei. You’ve hidden it well.” She sighed slowly and handed the jade ring back to him. “Should I call you King Yue Fei, or…”
Only then did she vaguely remember that Zhou Linghuai had been calling her
Matriarch and not Grandaunt.
No, from now on, he was already King Yue Fei, Yin Huaixi.
Yin Huaixi had rushed back after a long journey. Seeing her for the last time, he guessed that they had some relationship. In that case, he could more or less take care of Yao Yao in the future.
That was enough.
As an old woman who was about to die, she couldn’t ask for more.
Yin Huaixi said sincerely, “If Matriarch doesn’t mind, just call me Jingzhi. Back then, I had discussed it with Jingzhi, so I borrowed his ident.i.ty and moved into the Yu Residence. As my status is unique, it’s not appropriate to tell you.” He bowed and apologized to Matriarch. “Please forgive me!”
Such a polite att.i.tude more or less comforted Old Madam Yu. She nodded and asked, “I wonder if my failed grandnephew…”
Yin Huaixi quickly replied, “He’s weak and has received treatment and enlightenment from Grandmaster Hui Neng of the Precious Peace Temple. He’s already one of the Six Wise Monks of the Precious Peace Temple. His
Dharma name is Hui Ji.”
Old Madam Yu recalled that she had seen Master Hui Ji back then. He was as n.o.ble and elegant as a jade. “It’s good that he’s alive.” Her breathing became weaker. “Yao Yao—”
As soon as she opened her mouth, Yin Huaixi suddenly knelt on the ground.
“I’m sorry, but 1 have a request.”
Old Madam Yu’s turbid eyes landed on the cooling beads on his wrist.
She also had a string of the same incense beads. Hers was a longevity pattern, and Yin Huaixi’s was a blessing pattern. Hers was often played with in her hands, but it was not as glossy as Yin Huaixi’s.
They looked like they had been carefully taken care of.
What Yin Huaixi was about to say was probably related to her granddaughter, whom she couldn’t let go of.
Perhaps it was because she was about to die, but the past became clear.
Zhou Linghuai and the Yu Residence were related by blood for three generations. Usually, even if Yao Yao was closer to him, she wouldn’t think too much about it. In her heart, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that Zhou Linghuai was Yao Yao’s biological brother.
After all, when it came to marriage between relatives, there were five rules.
She was always more scheming than others.
She couldn’t rely on her father, Eldest Son, so she wanted to elevate Zhou Linghuai, hoping that he would protect Yao Yao more in the future. However, as the saying went, no matter how close their blood ties were, he was still an outsider.
She always thought that the human heart was made of flesh, and emotions had to be cultivated. Yao Yao was pure and honest. If the two of them got closer and developed feelings for each other, it would be different..