Chapter 54 - 54: The Third Young Master Is Coming Back

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Feng Yili looked down at Yu Junjin and asked in a deep voice, “Didn’t you say that your father is already dead?”

Yu Junjin lowered his head even more as he said, “I… I lied to you…”

Based on Yu Junjin’s appearance, his parents’ relationship was obviously complicated.

After living for more than twenty years, this was the first time Feng Yili felt pity. He raised his hand stiffly and patted the little bun’s head and said, “Alright.”

Feng Yili hesitated for a moment before he added, “Before your mother returns, you can stay by my side. Just… Just take it as me repaying you for the medicine.”

Who knew if Feng Yili said these words for the little bun or to convince himself? If it were in the past, he would not have allowed anyone of unknown origin to stay by his side. Yu Yunxi was an exception back then, and the child in front of him was an exception now.

Yu Junjin did not think about the reason why he could stay at all; what he cared about was that he could stay. He raised his head, and tears were rolling down his cheeks as he asked carefully, “I… I really can stay by your side?”

‘Isn’t this child a little too sensitive? Was he afraid that I’d abandon him earlier?’

Feng Yili’s wound had opened up again, but he still reached out to pick up the little bun and said, “Yes, I’ve never gone back on my word before.”

“Okay.”

Yu Junjin nodded and rubbed his nose as he smiled through his tears.

Feng Yili decided to clarify some things and asked, “Didn’t you have a guard protecting you before? Where did she go?”

Yu Junjin choked and quickly answered, “S-she… She went to look for Mother.”

Fortunately, Feng Yili did not further question him so he could finally heave a sigh of relief.

At this time, Luo Xiuran came over and asked with a smile, “Little fellow, what’s your name?”

“I, I’m called Junjin,” the little bun replied obediently.

“Junjin? What’s your full name?” Luo Xiuran continued to ask.

Feng Yili’s gaze also fell on the child in his arms.

Yu Junjin fidgeted his fingers nervously as he said, “I… Can I not say it?”

If Yu Junjin revealed his full name, his father would inevitably guess his identity. His mother did not want his father to know the truth, and he did not want to make up a name because he did not want to lie to his father.

‘Is there a secret to his name?’

Feng Yili and Luo Xiuran exchanged a look with solemn expressions on their faces.

Nonetheless. Feng Yili did not intend to further investigate the matter. He wanted to respect the child’s decision.

Luo Xiuran smiled, looking like the big bad wolf that deceived children as he said, “Alright, from now on, we’ll call you Junjin. You should address us as ‘Brother’.”

Yu Junjin’s expression froze. He had indeed addressed the two men as ‘Brother’ earlier, but now he felt that something was wrong. How could he address his father as ‘Brother’? Finally, he raised his head and said seriously, “I’ll address you as ‘Brother’, but I’ll address him ‘Prince Regent’.”

“Why is there such a distinction?” Feng Yili asked.

The little bun quickly thought of an excuse and said, “Because you’re the Prince Regent, a member of the imperial family. What would others think of me if I address you as ‘Brother’? They’d think I’m a member of the imperial family.

What a mess that would be…’

Feng Yili raised an eyebrow when he heard the little bun’s reasoning.

‘What an interesting child…’

Finally, Feng Yili said, “Alright, you can call me whatever you want.”

Feng Yili had never spoken to a child for so long before. Somehow he felt that it was a little heartwarming.

‘Fortunately, Father didn’t ask any more questions. I was almost exposed,’ Yu Junjin thought to himself as he heaved a sigh of relief.

“By the way, do you know the whereabouts of the godly doctor?” Luo Xiuran asked probingly.

Since that godly doctor’s medicine could suppress the poison in Feng Yili’s body, perhaps the godly doctor had a way to completely detoxify it.

“No, I don’t know,” the little bun said as he shook his head. Luo Xiuran was instantly discouraged upon hearing these words. ‘It seems like we can only take one step at a time…’

“County Princess, how’s the little master?” Qian Mei asked worriedly.

Yu Yunxi sat on a chair and massaged her temples as she said helplessly, “Junjin is determined to stay with Feng Yili.”

“Then…’

“Let him be. Let him spend some time with his father before he returns to

Xinan to cut off his future thoughts. Qian Mei, go to the Prince Regent’s Residence and secretly guard him. Keep an eye on Feng Yili and ensure Junjin’s safety.”

“Yes, County Princess.”

“County Princess, I heard from Aunt Qing that the Yu family is in chaos. The Chen family is unwilling to help them. Madam Chen wanted to enter the palace to meet the Empress, but she was stopped outside of the palace gates. Those madams who are usually on good terms with her are also avoiding her. She couldn’t even take back the jewelry she had given away. As for Old Madam Zhou, she fainted again,” Qian Jiao reported gleefully.

“Alright,” Yu Yunxi said lightly with a nod. She did not look particularly happy.

After all, the Yu family had not completely fallen. The Empress and the Crown

Prince were likely still thinking of ways to resolve this matter. Moreover, Yu Yunxi’s godfather had given her a task, and she had yet to complete it. The useless Emperor was still eyeing Xinan like a tiger eyeing its prey. She knew she could not be complacent.

Yu Yunxi suddenly remembered something. Her expression turned serious as she asked, “Is there any news about Qian Qing?”

Qian Qing, Qian Jiao, and Qian Mei were all people Yu Yunxi rescued five years ago. They had stayed by her side since then and helped her with many things. This time, Qian Qing did not come to the capital because she was helping her with another task.

“There’s no news yet so I guess the task hasn’t been completed. Speaking of which, does Qian Qing hate the capital a lot?” Qian Jiao asked.

When Yu Yunxi said she was coming to the capital, Qian Qing’s expression had changed instantly. Then, she took the initiative to take on another mission.

“Perhaps…” Yu Yunxi murmured with a complex expression on her face.

Previously, when Yu Yunxi saved Qian Qing, Qian Qing was seriously injured and nearly lost her life. However, Qian Qing did not mention anything about her past.

Qian Jiao suddenly remembered something. She smacked her forehead lightly as she said, “County Princess, I forgot to tell you that Aunt Qing said that during the time we weren’t in the residence, Concubine Su came to look for you.”

‘Concubine Su?’

The other party had once helped Yu Yunxi’s mother and even spoke up for Yu Yunxi a few days ago.

Yu Yunxi quickly stood up and said, “Then let’s go to Concubine Su’s courtyard now.”

Concubine Su’s courtyard was located in a remote place in the residence.

Yu Yunxi and the others walked for a long time before they finally arrived. Before entering, she heard a coughing noise from inside.

“Concubine Su, I’ll call the resident doctor here. You’ve been coughing for so long after all,” a maidservant said worriedly.

“No need. It’s just an old illness. I’ll be fine after a few days,” Concubine Su said. When Yu Yunxi walked in, she saw how weak and ill Concubine Su looked.

“Yunxi? Why are you here?”

Concubine Su wanted to stand up as soon as she saw Yu Yunxi.

Yu Yunxi quickly walked over and held Concubine Su’s shoulder to make her sit as she said, “Concubine Su, just sit.” Then, she asked worriedly with a frown, “How are you feeling? I heard you coughing from outside.”

“The root of my illness is too serious. I went to look for my brother today so I’m a little tired and my old illness is acting up again,” Concubine Su said helplessly as she shook her head.

‘She went to look for her brother?’

Yu Yunxi’s eyes narrowed slightly as she asked, “Concubine Su, did you look for your brother because of the Yu family?”

Concubine Su realized she had said the wrong thing, and she looked nervous.

Yu Yunxi’s voice softened slightly as she said, “There’s no need to be nervous. No matter how chaotic it gets in the Yu family, I won’t hurt you.”

“Yunxi, that’s not what I’m worried about. He… He’s still your father no matter what,” Concubine Su said worriedly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yunxi sneered. “We’re just related by blood. It doesn’t make us family.”

“You…” Concubine Su wanted to say something, but she decided against it in the end and only sighed. After a while, she said, “Yunxi, I heard that the Emperor is afraid of Xinan and that he definitely won’t let you have an easy time. You’re alone in the capital now. If you force them into a corner, you’ll

easily hurt yourself.”

“Don’t worry, I know what to do,” Yu Yunxi said patiently as she patted Concubine Su’s back gently to reassure the latter.

“I also heard that the Third Young Master and the Fourth Young Master are coming back. They, especially the Third Young Master, recently defeated the country of Nanyue and made many military contributions. When they return and see the Yu family in this state, they definitely won’t let you off the hook,”

Concubine Su said. The more she spoke, the more uneasy she felt.

‘Third Young Master? Yu Yongnian, Madam Chen’s eldest son?’

Yu Yunxi looked at Qian Jiao for confirmation.

Qian Jiao nodded.

Yu Yunxi’s gaze turned cold.

‘To think there’s fish that slipped through the net…

Ever since Feng Yili’s accident five years ago, he had stopped leading troops into battles. Yu Zhongcheng then pushed his legitimate and illegitimate sons onto the battlefield. He was very enthusiastic and not worried at all that his sons might lose their lives on the battlefield.

However, the legitimate son of the Chen family, who was also Madam Chen’s eldest brother, was the great general. With his protection, the two sons of the Yu family should not lose their lives so easily. Not only that, but the battle had also been won.

Concubine Su sighed and continued to say, “I heard that Fourth Princess has always been in love with the Third Young Master. The Third Young Master has made great contributions this time so he’ll definitely be rewarded by the

Emperor.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll protect myself,” Yu Yunxi said before she asked, “Shall I check your pulse?”

After saying that, Yu Yunxi reached out for Concubine Su’s hand.

Unexpectedly, Concubine Su’s eyes flashed briefly before she quickly withdrew her and said, “No, there’s no need for that..