My Inner Thought is Exposed! The Villain Family Defy Their Fate!-Chapter 375 - 161: Make-Up Update

Lady Yun’s face visibly darkened.

She stood up and walked to Shang Rong, very angrily saying, "Those shoes were made for my Ningning, using our family’s fabric. Who allowed you to throw them away?"

"Those were made by my mother, I can throw them away if I want."

The little girl raised her head high, fearlessly talking back.

What mother, whether she’s really your mother is still in question, Lady Yun pursed her lips, letting out a sneer in her heart.

She restrained the urge to slap this little girl, trying to reason with her in a calm voice.

"It’s true your mother made the shoes, but the fabric is ours. Throwing them away is wrong. Go pick up the shoes immediately and apologize to Ningning."

"No, I won’t, I did nothing wrong and I won’t apologize. You make shoes for her but not for me, you’re being biased."

Lady Yun: "..."

What nonsense and irrationality, it’s unimaginable how this child was raised to be like this.

Those were brocade shoes, and in Da Wu Country, only families with meritorious officials were qualified to wear them. How could a merchant’s daughter be fit to wear them?

Lady Yun was so angry she could hardly breathe, turning her head to Yun Chuchu, and said, "Chuchu, you never discipline her?"

Hearing this, Yun Chuchu’s face turned red and then white, extremely embarrassed.

This Shang Rong is indeed outrageous. Even back in Nanzhou Prefecture, whenever she was taken out, no matter where or on what occasion, she would bring embarrassment, showing no sign of being a legitimate daughter.

In the past couple of years, the ladies in Nanzhou Prefecture often made fun of her behind her back because of this.

"Elder sister-in-law, you wouldn’t know, it’s not that I don’t discipline her, it’s that I simply can’t."

"Everyone in the Shang Family spoils her, and the old madam especially dotes on her. With the old madam backing her, she isn’t afraid of me and completely dismisses my words."

Every time she tried to discipline Shang Rong, the old madam would interfere, scolding her, giving her attitude, saying that she was heartless, and questioning what mother would be so strict with her child.

Shang Yu and Aunt Zhang would also make sarcastic remarks on the side, coaxing Shang Rong while reproaching her, thus alienating Shang Rong’s feelings toward her.

Over time, Shang Rong became convinced that her mother didn’t love her and was the only bad person in the family.

As for her, her health deteriorated, and she gradually lost the energy to bother with anything, so she let Shang Rong be.

This time, she felt she was near death, wanting to see her elder brother and sister-in-law before dying, seeking their forgiveness, and to find a protector for Shang Rong, so she brought her back while Shang Rong was asleep.

Otherwise, she would never willingly take Shang Rong out to bring embarrassment.

She thought that even if Shang Rong lacked education and manners, she was, after all, her biological daughter, and as a mother, she had to make some plans for her daughter.

After her death, if Shang Rong could receive any care from her elder brother and them, her future would be a little better.

Unexpectedly, this wasn’t her daughter at all; her poor daughter had been deliberately switched at birth.

"Sigh, this child is truly spoiled..."

After hearing all this, Lady Yun sighed.

She wanted to say that if this child wasn’t properly disciplined, who would dare to marry her when she grows up?

But then she reconsidered, thinking this isn’t even Chuchu’s child, so whether anyone dares to marry her has nothing to do with her.

Thinking so, she swallowed the words that were about to come out.

"Yes, elder sister-in-law, let’s just leave the shoes. I’ll make a few prettier pairs for Ningning tonight."

"Alright, okay."

The small shoes that Shang Rong had trampled on were cleaned up and given to the little granddaughter of an old maid.

This maid was a slave in the Yun Family, and her granddaughter was a few days older than Yun Wanqing, one of the household members.

Though a slave, she was still part of the Yun Family, so wearing something that didn’t match her status didn’t matter as it was a gift from the master; no one would say anything.

Yun Wanqing watched eagerly as the small shoes she liked were given away, feeling deeply reluctant. Only when she thought there would be new ones did she feel a bit better.

In her heart, however, she repeatedly cursed Shang Rong.

[My beautiful little shoes, gone forever without even being worn, boo hoo hoo...]

[This ingrate, so annoying, if she lives to grow up, she’d definitely be beaten to death by someone.]

[Ahhhhh, how can there be such an annoying child?]

[Luckily, she doesn’t have the last name Yun, otherwise, I’d end up hating my own surname too.]

Yun Wanyao: "..."

Yes, it’s clear, the little sister does really dislike this little girl.

Alright, she dislikes her very much too.

If this little girl had the last name Yun, then there’d be no more to say, she’d be the first to show her what’s what.

At dusk, Yun Zheng returned.

Upon receiving the news, Yun Chuchu immediately went to him.

"Brother, I have something very important to ask for your help with. Please, brother, help me."

Yun Zheng, dragging his weary body, after hearing her words, rubbed his forehead and said, "What is it? Speak up."

Thinking about what she was going to say, Yun Chuchu couldn’t help but feel a lump in her throat, crying before she even spoke, causing Yun Zheng a headache.

"If there’s something, just say it, is the sky falling or something? Why cry?"

She didn’t want to, but she just couldn’t help it.

Yun Chuchu hurriedly wiped away her tears, choking with red eyes, "Brother, I suspect Shang Rong isn’t my daughter. Can you help me find out the truth?"

Yun Zheng: "..."

So that’s what it was, just this?

He pulled himself together and calmly said, "Alright, I got it. I’ll immediately have someone look into it. Is there anything else?"

Yun Chuchu was slightly taken aback, never expecting that her brother would agree without even asking for a reason.

Doesn’t he find her words ridiculous, or think she’s being unreasonable?

Thinking about it, Yun Chuchu felt uncomfortable again.

Her brother cherished her like a treasure, indulging her unconditionally, yet she defied him, argued with him, and hurt his feelings for the sweet words of a man and an illusory love.

Why was she so foolish back then? So ungrateful?

"Brother, I’m sorry, it was my mistake..."

Regaining her senses, Yun Chuchu lowered her head, apologizing with deep guilt.

Time and married life taught her that love and sweet words were all lies, and Shang Rong’s background further revealed that her previous choices were a complete joke.

In this world, only her brother truly loved her, only her brother was her support.

"What’s the use in saying all this?"

Yun Zheng wasn’t keen on hearing her apologies; wrong is wrong, and what could apologies change? Could they alter the past?

He was so heartbroken back then, hoping she’d stay in the Capital, but she didn’t. Over time, he’s already moved on.

But the regrets in his heart will never be soothed.

With a stoic face, he emotionlessly said, "Instead of apologizing to me, why not think about what to do in the future? If I really find out that Shang Rong is not your daughter, what will you decide to do?"

"If you truly feel sorry for me, then make proper arrangements for the future. As your brother, I want to see you all live happily."

"If you all are happy, I can give our parents in the afterlife some peace."

The future?

Could she still have a future?

Her health is declining day by day.

If she were to die like this, her brother would surely blame himself, right?

Yun Chuchu felt a pang of sadness, feeling even more guilty towards Yun Zheng, her eyes quickly becoming vacant.

During dinner, everyone was eating, except Yun Wanqing, who lay on the couch watching.

After swallowing a few times, she angrily closed her eyes.

[Forget it, I won’t look anymore, watching won’t get me any food, I might as well cultivate my spiritual power.]

Yesterday, I already fought the dog for flavor once, today I’m really too embarrassed to do such a thing again.

All things have spirits, how can I torment the dog every day?

Hearing her inner voice, everyone couldn’t help but feel amused, then couldn’t help but feel a bit of sympathy.

Someone who’s tasted the world’s delicacies but has to forcibly give them up and drink milk every day, such a taste must be extremely painful.

But, there’s no other way, she can’t eat yet, it could be life-threatening.

"Dad, Mom, I’m full."

Yun Rui put down his utensils, whispered, and picked up a handkerchief to gently wipe his mouth, looking expectantly at Lady Yun and Yun Zheng.

Lady Yun smiled slightly and said, "If you’re full, go play then."

"Alright."

The little guy gently got off the chair and ran briskly to the window.

"Sister, I’m done eating, can I play with you?"

Yun Wanqing was already in a cultivation state, not wanting to engage with the outside world. Although she heard him, she still kept her eyes closed and ignored him.

She was pretending to sleep with peace of mind.

The little guy was very well-behaved, seeing that she didn’t respond, he stopped talking and stood quietly watching her.

"Sister-in-law, how is Xiao Rui so well-behaved?"

Yun Chuchu moved her gaze from Yun Rui and turned to look at Lady Yun, her eyes filled with envy.

Because Shang Rong was a daughter, and she hadn’t conceived again, she was forced to adopt two sons.

But those two adopted sons were difficult and didn’t respect her as a mother, unlike Yun Rui.

Lady Yun nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, this child is indeed very well-behaved, and he also likes Ningning very much."

"Chen’er and Ye’er are all grown up now, and when Ningning grows up, they might not play together much. This child appeared at just the right time, only a few years older than Ningning, just right to be a playmate for him."

If our family raises him well, Xiao Rui will surely achieve something in the future.

With this bond from a young age, he will always protect Ningning, and with this thought, Lady Yun is pleased to see Yun Rui and Yun Wanqing having a good relationship.

"Listening to sister-in-law, are you planning to have Xiao Rui as a future husband for Ningning?"

Yun Chuchu teased while holding a handkerchief, and hearing this, Lady Yun was momentarily stunned.

Future husband?

Uh, it doesn’t seem impossible.

PS: Sorry for yesterday’s absence, making it up today.