After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Chapter 151 Yun Yi's Wedding

Neither of them would give in.

Even if Yan Yun used all his strength, he was not as strong as Jing Yue.

She wanted Jingyue to experience it too, to feel like she could just fall asleep whenever she wanted.

We must let him try it too.

Unfortunately, Jing Yue was just teasing her. With just a little effort, he dissipated Yan Yun's strength.

The silver needle in his hand was pointed at Yan Yun.

Jing Yue said to Yan Yun, "If you know you're wrong, you should change, instead of deceiving me again and again."

Yan Yun looked at him and questioned Jing Yue, "When did I lie to you?"

I clearly said I was leaving without warning, and I didn't lie to him.

Jing Yue didn't say much about that matter to her. He looked at Yan Yun's face and, by the moonlight outside, saw that her face was no longer as red and swollen as before, and the marks had gradually faded.

He told Yan Yun that the two people who were with her had returned from Changgu City and had taken Huiying to Fengyulou.

Yan Yuncai felt relieved.

Jingyue whispered in his ear, "From now on, you must not act rashly."

He still gave the same instructions, and only after he finished speaking did he get up and leave Yan Yun's room.

After leaving, he glanced at the white eagle staring intently at him, realizing he was keeping such a creature by his side.

"Don't try to keep it in that cage; you'd be better off keeping yourself locked up."

After hearing his words, Yan Yun realized how foolish he had been.

After Jingyue left.

Yan Yun originally wanted to do some more things, but he felt weak in his hands and feet, and something on the back of his hand was painful.

She looked down and saw that the silver needle that Jing Yue had clearly put away was now stuck in the back of her hand.

She looked up to find Jing Yue, but Jing Yue had already disappeared.

Yan Yun's vision went black, and he fell straight to the ground.

Jing returned after leaving, picked up the person who almost fell to the ground, and whispered in her ear, "Even if it's someone you know, you shouldn't let your guard down; you should always be more cautious."

Jing Yue placed the banquet on the bed.

Only then did he leave the house.

Yan Yun repeated herself once again. After waking up, she knew that Jing Yue had tricked her again. Although she was a little unhappy, she couldn't find anyone to talk to.

A maidservant brought the items in from outside the door.

"Miss, someone has delivered something for you."

Yan Yun glanced at it; it was a red letter with an invitation written on it. He opened the invitation and read the words inside; it was an invitation to Yun Yi's wedding.

Yan Yun didn't think much of it at the time, after all, Yun Yi and he were quite familiar with each other in Changgu City.

If he gets married, I should go and see him.

Yan Yun told Mo'er that she was going to Yun Yi's residence.

Naturally, she would leave the mansion on her wedding day.

Mo'er glanced at the injury on Yan Yun's face and said that if Miss were to leave the manor, she would need to inform the master first, and would give Miss a reply after the master made the arrangements.

Yan Yun still doesn't speak to Zheng Jihua. Although Zheng Jihua wants to talk to Yan Yun, Yan Yun avoids him or pretends to be asleep.

Zheng Jihua knew that her daughter was throwing a tantrum because she wouldn't let her leave the mansion, so she wasn't upset. In fact, it was better that her daughter was happier.

Zheng Jihua asked Mo'er to pass on his message.

He naturally knew about Yun Yi's upcoming marriage. He had thought that the boy would join forces with him for Ning'er's sake, but he never expected that the boy would be so stubborn and insist on marrying someone else.

However, since Ning'er has decided to go, Zheng Jihua plans to accompany her.

He had his attendants prepare the carriage, and he accompanied Yan Yun out of the mansion to choose a gift.

Mo'er came to deliver a message.

"Miss, the master said he wants to take you out of the manor to choose a gift for Yunyi's wedding."

Yan Yun originally just wanted to go and see him get married, but she didn't expect Zheng Jihua to take the initiative to say that she would go and choose a gift for Yun Yi.

Yan Yun also went out for a stroll.

Mo'er helped Yan Yun dress up, styling his hair into a man's bun.

Mo'er said, "When you're out, it's more convenient for you to dress as a man, so you won't attract attention."

She was very thoughtful. Even when Zheng Jihua came to pick up Yan Yun, he didn't recognize Yan Yun and thought that some young master had come to his residence.

The other maids said...

The maid actually dressed up the young lady like this; isn't she afraid of being reprimanded?

Yan Yun looked at Zheng Jihua, but when he got to Zheng Jihua, he didn't see Mo'er.

During the daytime, Mo'er could not be seen appearing in front of Zheng Jihua.

Upon hearing that Zheng Jihua was going to take Yan Yun out of the summer heat, the concubine also took the opportunity to come over. She hadn't been able to find time to accompany him yet; rather than saying she hadn't found the time, it would be more accurate to say she hadn't had any free time.

Now that Granny Zhu is no longer by the old lady's side, the old lady naturally lacks a satisfactory person by her side.

The concubine, with the old woman right beside her, dared not refuse.

Hearing that Zheng Jihua had taken Yan Yun out of the mansion today, she seized the opportunity to come over.

"My lord, it's been quite a while since I've seen Ning'er and you."

Zheng Jihua now treats his concubine with utter indifference. When he sees her, his mood is naturally unmoved, neither good nor bad. He simply treats her like an ordinary person.

The concubine knew that Zheng Jihua was treating her this way, so she directed her words at the old lady.

"I've been spending a lot of time with my mother lately, so I've neglected Ning'er. Since you're leaving the manor, how about I go with you to buy some things for Ning'er? Ning'er is a big girl now, and I'd like to prepare some things for her."

Zheng Jihua heard the word "Mother".

He also knew what the concubine wanted to do, that she wanted to get closer to Ning'er.

Although Lu Lan is of a certain age and can talk to Yan Yun, she is, after all, Yan Yun's mother, so the two of them should spend more time together.

Zheng Jihua agreed to leave the mansion with his concubine and Yan Yun.

The concubine was overjoyed.

But the happier she is now, the more miserable she will be later, as the concubine is eager to get close to Zheng Jihua.

Zheng Jihua said succinctly, "Since you are leaving the manor for Ning'er's sake, then put all your worries on Ning'er."

Zheng Jihua was also worried that if his concubines were always around him and he neglected Ning'er, other problems might arise.

The concubine immediately turned her attention to Yan Yun, daring not to utter another word to Zheng Jihua.

Zheng Jihua took Yan Yun to many shops, and then asked Yan Yun how she became acquainted with Yun Yi.

Yan Yun simply replied that they used to be in the same academy.

Hearing Yan Yun's reply, Zheng Jihua's expression remained calm, but she was overjoyed inside. After all, her daughter, whom she had previously avoided, was now willing to talk to her, so Zheng Jihua was naturally in a good mood.

He asked Yan Yun, "Do you know what Yun Yi likes? Since it's a gift, it should be something he likes."

Yan Yun naturally didn't know what Yun Yi liked. He directly told Zheng Jihua that he didn't know him and didn't know Yun Yi that well.

Zheng Jihua took the initiative to bring Yan Yun out to choose a gift, and there was a reason behind it: Yun Yi had brought Yan Yun back to the mansion several times before.

Zheng Jihua was naturally worried about his daughter getting hurt.

Although Yun Yi is not bad, his family background and appearance are above average.

Since Yan Yun didn't like it, he felt much more at ease.

"Since Ning'er doesn't like it and doesn't know what gift to choose, then let Daddy prepare it. Ning'er, you can look at something you like."

Originally, Zheng Jihua said she was out shopping for Yunyi, but it was more like she was taking Yanyun out for a walk. Zheng Jihua wanted to buy Yanyun everything she saw.

I keep asking Yan Yunke if she likes it?

The concubines also selected some and placed them in front of Yan Yun.

"Ning'er, look at the one your mother chose."

Yan Yun merely glanced at her coldly. It was truly laughable that she kept calling him "Mother."

Yan Yun's relaxed mood turned sour again because of a single sentence from his concubine.

The concubine naturally didn't know what she had said wrong, but she could tell that Yan Yun was clearly unhappy.

Zheng Jihua noticed that Yan Yun's mood had soured, and immediately said to the concubine, "You should go back. With so many people around, you'll only attract attention."

Upon hearing this, the concubine realized she hadn't done anything wrong; she had only wanted to stay with the master and her daughter. Why was she being sent back?

The concubine looked at Zheng Jihua with some confusion, but Zheng Jihua had already made his decision.

He said that Xiaoqian knew nothing about it.

"Can't you even understand what I'm saying now? Didn't I tell you to go back?"

The concubine mustered her courage and offered a pretext for defense.

“But Ning’er and Master, aren’t you still here? I want to go back with you.”

Zheng Jihua uttered two cold words again, just like before.

"go back."

A flicker of pain crossed the concubine's face.

"grown ups."

Zheng Jihua didn't look at her again, because she was worried that Yan Yun's mood would get worse because of the concubine.

Zheng Jihua ordered his attendants to stop the concubine and said, "Have the other servants send her back. She shouldn't follow us anymore."

Yan Yun hadn't expected Zheng Jihua to be so blatant; all he had done was change his expression, yet Zheng Jihua could treat his concubine with such coldness.

The concubine was taken away by Zheng Jihua's servants.

As for Yunyi's gift, Zheng Jihua only hastily chose one item, both of which were for Yan Yun.

Yan Yun and Zheng Jihua came out of the shops together.

Zheng Jihua didn't know whether he went there on purpose or just happened to be passing by.

This time, it wasn't Yan Yun who came; it was Zheng Jihua who brought her.

Zheng Jihua led him to stand not far away, just like the other onlookers.

He led Yan Yun to the Shi residence, where even the main gate had been demolished, and the vermilion plaque had been broken in two and trampled on the ground by the crowd.

Yan Yun looked up at Zheng Jihua.

Zheng Jihua patted Yan Yun's head instead and whispered to him, "Those who bullied Ning'er have now received their retribution. You don't need to worry about bad people coming to arrest you anymore. Father will protect you."

Just as they were speaking, flames suddenly erupted in the Shi residence. Thick black smoke shot into the sky in an instant.

People passing by stopped and stared.

Looking at the burning Shi residence, he asked the person beside him, "How did it start burning?"

The people around naturally didn't know to ask, "Should we go put out the fire?"

Someone responded to him, "Didn't you see the guards standing at the gate? If a fire needed to be put out, would we be needed?"

The guards standing at the door ignored the flames and simply stood there.

Zheng Jihua bent down to look at Yan Yun, "Ling'er, are you still afraid?"

Looking at his face, Yan Yun was naturally not afraid. She was not afraid of the Shi family, nor was she afraid of Zheng Jihua.

Yan Yun shook his head.

Zheng Jihua pulled her hand and stood up.

"Let's go, Ning'er."

They walked outside.

People around them were talking about how Madam Shi had been bitten to death by rats in prison.

Upon hearing this, Yan Yun was about to turn around when Zheng Jihua reached out and covered her ears.

"It's really noisy and disruptive. Ning'er, let's go to the next place."

Zheng Jihua and Yan Yun rarely went out for walks.

Today, they not only toured most of the capital, but also visited the Shi residence. Finally, Zheng Jihua led Yan Yun to stand outside a vermilion gate.

Behind that vermilion gate, surrounded by vermilion walls, all half a story high, lies the city wall.

Zheng Jihua told Yan Yun.

"That's where the emperor lives, and that's where all the people in the world have to obey his orders."

Zheng Jihua told Yan Yun, and also praised Yan Yun.

“Ning’er is a smart child. Father doesn’t want you to be an ordinary woman, because those women are not your destiny. Father wants you to be above everyone else, so you don’t have to worry about what others think.”

Once they arrived here, Zheng Jihua's thoughts became crystal clear.

He has already decided to send Yan Yun to the palace.

Yan Yun, of course, had no idea what it would do to enter the palace. He had only ever heard of the emperor before.

Even if Zheng Jihua is capable, what difference is there between her, the daughter of a merchant, and the Shi family?

Even Master Shi could die a violent death overnight. What could anyone else do?

Yan Yun looked at Zheng Jihua, feeling puzzled.

The concubine, who had been sent back, suppressed her grievances. Once inside her room, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer. The nanny beside her, seeing her cry, immediately asked, "Madam, what's wrong?"

The concubine doesn't even want to look after the old nanny anymore.

"Get out. I just want to be alone."

Hearing her angry tone, the old woman knew that nothing she said would be appropriate.

She looked towards the door, where someone else was waiting.

"Then I'll go out and wait for Madam to calm down."

The old woman walked out from the side.

Looking at that person, the person and the nanny met each other's gazes, then stepped aside and went into the house.

The concubine looked up at the person who had entered and said, "I told you to get out, didn't you hear me?"

But when she met that face, she was momentarily taken aback. "Why is it you who came in?"

He smiled and said, "Now that I work in the backyard, I naturally see you often, Madam."

He made a move, and suddenly a fragrance filled the concubine's room.

The concubine looked at the man and asked, "What did you bring? Why does it smell so good?"

The man praised his concubine, saying, "It's just a common trick." He placed the magnolia flower he had brought behind him into a ceramic jar to the side.

"Madam, the weather is gradually warming up now. Please don't cry in your room. It would be good to come out and look at the flowers and get some fresh air. After all, crying now will not help."

Upon hearing his words, the concubine immediately wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

She was naturally aggrieved, but it was none of a servant's place to talk about her. She glanced at the magnolia flower.

"Don't try to win my favor by trying to find out what's on your mind. I've already promised the old woman to keep you here and let you live, that's enough. Don't think about anything else."

The man smiled faintly.

“Why must you be so cautious, Madam? Madam and I are one. If Madam is favored, it will be the best thing for me. I know I am powerless to help Madam Guo, but Madam’s words are truly heartbreaking.”

The concubine met his sincere face.

She had never seen such a face directed at her before, and she immediately panicked, saying to the person, "Get out. Don't come in again without my permission."

The man lowered his head and obediently left.

The concubine looked at the blooming magnolia and winter plum blossoms and was reminded of Zheng Jihua's cold attitude towards her.

This time when they left the manor, nothing happened because Zheng Jihua accompanied them at all times, and they returned to the manor safely.

Zheng Jihua told Yan Yun, "Starting tomorrow, other nannies will come to the mansion to teach Yan Yun some palace etiquette."