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 Yuâs eyes slid across Yu Shanyan and Yu Shuangbaiâs faces one by one, and a gratified smile appeared on her face. âAll of you have to be well.â
Yu Shuangbai and the others couldnât 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. âGrandmother, Cousin is hereâ¦
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. âYour legs are fine. Good, good, good.â She took a deep breath. âAll of you, get out.â 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 girlâs 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 peacock 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 pass him but did not turn around. âDonât be afraid. Iâm here!â
Her cousinâs voice was no longer as clear and elegant as before. It was hoarse 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 âMmâ 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. âMatriarch, Iâm back.â
Old Madam Yuâs gaze was benevolent. âReturning to Youzhou to treat your leg is such a big matter. Why didnât you tell the family? Is it really cured? Donât delay your treatment because of me and leave any lingering illnessâ¦â
âl didnât know if it could be treated, so I didnât mention it.â Zhou Linghuai couldnât explain. His leg had long recovered, so he could only say, âThereâs no lingering illness.â
Old Madam Yu leaned against the pillow and nodded in relief.
Seeing the sincere smile on her face, Zhou Linghuai suddenly said, âIâm sorry. Thereâs something Iâve been hiding from you.â
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 Yuâs 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 girlâs heart was like glass, 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 Youyaoâs 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 couldnât ask for more if Yu Youyao could learn the arts, so she didnât 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 Yuâs 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 shouldnât be kept from her.
Old Madam Yu was stunned for a moment. âWhat is it?â
Zhou Linghuai reached into his pocket and took out a yellow jade ring. He gently placed it in Old Madam Yuâs hand.
Old Madam Yuâs eyes widened as she held the jade ring in front of her eyes and looked at it carefully. Suddenly, she smiled. âSo, so itâs the famous King Yue Fei. Youâve hidden it well.â She sighed slowly and handed the jade ring back to him. âShould I call you King Yue Fei, orâ¦â
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 couldnât ask for more.
Yin Huaixi said sincerely, âIf Matriarch doesnât mind, just call me Jingzhi. Back then, I had discussed it with Jingzhi, so I borrowed his identity and moved into the Yu Residence. As my status is unique, itâs not appropriate to tell you.â He bowed and apologized to Matriarch. âPlease forgive me!â
Such a polite attitude more or less comforted Old Madam Yu. She nodded and asked, âI wonder if my failed grandnephewâ¦â
Yin Huaixi quickly replied, âHeâs weak and has received treatment and enlightenment from Grandmaster Hui Neng of the Precious Peace Temple. Heâs already one of the Six Wise Monks of the Precious Peace Temple. His
Dharma name is Hui Ji.â
Old Madam Yu recalled that she had seen Master Hui Ji back then. He was as noble and elegant as a jade. âItâs good that heâs alive.â Her breathing became weaker. âYao Yaoââ
As soon as she opened her mouth, Yin Huaixi suddenly knelt on the ground.
âIâm sorry, but 1 have a request.â
Old Madam Yuâs 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 Huaixiâs was a blessing pattern. Hers was often played with in her hands, but it was not as glossy as Yin Huaixiâs.
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 couldnât 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 wouldnât think too much about it. In her heart, it wasnât an exaggeration to say that Zhou Linghuai was Yao Yaoâs biological brother.
After all, when it came to marriage between relatives, there were five rules.
She was always more scheming than others.
She couldnât 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..