Chapter 618: Chapter 620, Aunt Cui passes away (2nd update)
Lady Su felt as if her heart was shattering as she listened.
"What exactly happened?"
Yun Zuomo sniffled and recounted the events to her in a soft voice.
Lady Su closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
If Yun Zuomo had told Yun Jinnian directly about this, Yun Jinnian would most definitely have rewarded her for the information after investigating. Yet, she chose the worst possible path.
"Auntie, what should I do?" asked Yun Zuomo in a low voice.
Although her food and attire were the same as before, she knew that was all she had; nobody truly taught her anything else.
The maids, elderly servants, and nurses from her past had all been sold off by her father. The current maids by her side were younger than her and utterly unable to help her in any way.
Her sixth and seventh little sisters were also not having an easy time. Confronted with situations like this, they were completely at a loss as well.
Lady Su pondered for a long time before speaking, "After you go out later, make a trip to Niannian Garden yourself, regardless if you could see your fourth sister or not..." Lady Su paused mid-sentence and then shook her head, "Never mind, later you should go nowhere and just stay in your own courtyard. Zuomo, Auntie won’t be by your side, you must protect yourself, do you understand?"
Lady Su originally wanted to have Yun Zuomo tell Yun Jinnian, thinking that Yun Jinnian might appreciate the favor. However, if he didn’t, and totally ignored Zuomo’s safety, Zuomo would have indeed offended Lady, the current head of the Yun Family. If she wanted to harm Zuomo or even take her life, it would be effortless.
Contemplating this, Lady Su’s courage waned.
She dared not let Yun Zuomo take the risk any longer.
"Auntie, are we not going to seek out Fourth Sister anymore?" Yun Zuomo asked, puzzled.
"No more!" Lady Su caressed Yun Zuomo’s face, "Don’t worry, Auntie will surely find a way out for you, to leave this Yun Family far behind and live a comfortable life!"
Yun Zuomo nodded fervently.
She came stealthily and left quietly.
Only after her departure did Lady Su vomit a mouthful of blood.
The consequences of betrayal were so tragically severe.
Unable to save herself, unable to protect her own daughter, Second Master’s heart was indeed cruel; in his hatred for her, he even extended it to his own flesh and blood.
When she thought of how even Yun Qi hated Yun Jinnian—his most beloved daughter born to the woman he loved—if he could hate her, then what was she, Bai Su, and what significance did her own daughter, Zuomo, hold!
"Heh heh..."
With self-deprecatory laughter, tears streamed down Lady Su’s face.
One misstep led to a cascade of errors.
When Yun Jinnian returned to Niannian Garden, Yun Zuomo had already faded from his mind.
Soon, Liao Shijie brought Yun Zihan back, who went straight to Auntie Cui’s courtyard.
By the time Yun Jinnian received the news and went there, Auntie Cui was already dead.
At the archway, he could hear the heart-rending cries of Yun Zihan. Yun Jinnian felt a momentary daze, "How could this be..."
By all reasoning, she should’ve been able to hold on for a few more days! Her death was far too sudden.
Hemei and Henuan were also at a loss, exchanging glances.
Liao Shijie walked out from inside and bowed to Yun Jinnian with a cupped fist, "Fourth Sister!"
"Brother-in-law, my second sister, she..." Yun Jinnian started to speak but hesitated.
Liao Shijie took a deep breath, "Your second sister came back several times, but Auntie Cui never agreed to see her. I did not expect that today she would, and it turned out to be the very last time!"
As he spoke, Liao Shijie’s heart ached for Yun Zihan.
Especially after hearing Auntie Cui’s final words, Liao Shijie realized she had not taken poison herself; someone had poisoned her.
And the person who poisoned her was none other than the head of this household, Auntie Cui’s bedmate for many years.
Yun Jinnian opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but then he saw Yun Chen approaching.
"Great Uncle!"