Mu Qi’s hand covered Yun Shu Nian’s fair and slender one, then he forcefully pulled his hem away from her grasp and turned to leave.
As Mu Qi’s figure receded, he was thus unable to hear Yun Shu Nian, deep in a nightmare, blurt out another word: “Scram.”
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After a full day and night, Yun Shu Nian finally regained consciousness.
Yun Shu Nian immediately turned her head, searching for Mu Qi’s figure. However, she did not see Mu Qi, only Ning Yi.
“Miss Yun, are you still feeling unwell?” Seeing Yun Shu Nian struggling to sit up, Ning Yi immediately went to help her prop a pillow behind her back.
“Ning Yi, I am Mrs. Mu!” Yun Shu Nian, just awake, was somewhat agitated and sternly corrected her.
“Yes, young madam.” Ning Yi was momentarily stunned, then quickly responded, agreeing. Had Miss Yun accepted this identity?
Ning Yi had not refrained from using that title before, after the two registered their marriage, but Yun Shu Nian had immediately refuted it. She had even declared that anyone who dared to call her young madam would not fare well.
Time ticked by, and Yun Shu Nian’s emotions gradually stabilized. “Ning Yi, where is Mu Qi?” Yun Shu Nian’s tone was more composed, yet still tinged with unease.
“Please take your medicine first, Miss Yun. Young Master is in the study!” Seeing Yun Shu Nian seated calmly on the bed, Ning Yi immediately handed her the water and medicine from the nightstand.
Yun Shu Nian’s brow furrowed, her expression displeased: “I’ve already said, Ning Yi. I am Mrs. Mu.” Upon hearing this, Yun Shu Nian immediately and sensitively caught Ning Yi’s appellation.
Furthermore, she was the only Mrs. Mu, and she would ensure that Yun Rong and the nurse at the hospital were dealt with thoroughly.
“Understood, young madam.” Ning Yi had not made the adjustment immediately. Hearing Yun Shu Nian say this, she finally reacted.
Only then did Yun Shu Nian take the water and medicine from Ning Yi.
“Nian Nian, Nian Nian…” Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out, piercing Yun Shu Nian’s eardrums.
A murderous aura flashed in Crescent Moon’s eyes.
Yun Shu Nian swallowed the medicine and put down the water glass.
Seeing this, Ning Yi asked: “Young madam, would you like me to call the young master for you?” Ning Yi, being older, did not have such keen hearing and had not heard anything at that moment.
Yun Shu Nian looked into the distance outside the window and shook her head thoughtfully.
Seeing this, Ning Yi looked at Yun Shu Nian’s profile with suspicion. She mused inwardly whether Miss Yun had truly accepted their young master.
Then, Yun Shu Nian said faintly: “Ning Yi, Yun Rong is here. Please let her in.”
If she dared to covet Mu Qi, then she could not blame Yun Shu Nian for being impolite. Yun Shu Nian clenched the soft quilt, her gaze growing more sinister.
“Yes.” Although Ning Yi was confused, she still complied. Apart from leaving Qi Garden, their young master had no other requests for Yun Shu Nian.
“Ning Yi, you can stay here while we talk, but before Yun Rong leaves, please don’t tell Mu Qi.” Yun Shu Nian suddenly said as Ning Yi was about to exit the master bedroom.
She would not allow Yun Rong to seize the opportunity to see Mu Qi.
Ning Yi turned her head, pondered for a moment, then agreed.
Soon, Yun Rong arrived.
“Nian Nian, have you and your sister had some misunderstanding recently?” Yun Rong entered Yun Shu Nian’s room carrying a fruit basket.
Without even looking at the fruit basket, Yun Shu Nian knew that none of the fruits were “good.”
“Sister, what are you talking about? You are so kind, Sister. What misunderstanding could I have with you?” Yun Shu Nian’s eyes curved, her sharpness deeply concealed.
Yun Rong observed Yun Shu Nian’s expression closely and continued to probe: “Then, little sister, why did you push me to the ground last night?”
“Oh, Sister, think about it. As my sister, you approached Mu Qi so deliberately. I was worried that Sister would be criticized, wasn’t I?” Yun Shu Nian furrowed her brows slightly, speaking to Yun Rong with a serious expression.
Yun Rong scrutinized Yun Shu Nian, finding her explanation quite plausible: “Then why did you frame me when you came home that day?” Yun Rong stared intently at Yun Shu Nian, waiting for her to slip up.
Before Yun Shu Nian could speak, she began to cry: “Sister, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.
At that time, Mu Qi had provoked me so fiercely, and my mind was somewhat hazy. Plus, for so many years, Dad and Mom have loved you so much but disliked me so much, so I… I…”
As Yun Shu Nian spoke, her cries grew louder, as if she were truly wronged.
Hearing Yun Shu Nian’s words, Yun Rong, who had always lived in Yun Shu Nian’s shadow, suddenly felt a sense of superiority.
This feeling made her unconsciously start to believe Yun Shu Nian’s words.
“Sister, can you forgive me?” Yun Shu Nian sniffled, looking at Yun Rong with pitiful, curved Crescent Moon eyes.
“Of course, my silly little sister. Tell me, and I’ll speak to Mom and Dad on your behalf.” Yun Rong flicked her hair, speaking to Yun Shu Nian with a proud demeanor. Su Dan Novel Network
Yun Shu Nian’s crying stopped. She casually picked up an apple from the fruit basket brought by Yun Rong, about to take a bite.
Ning Yi, who came from the old residence, could discern any problems with common food items at a glance. Seeing this, Ning Yi immediately stood up, intending to snatch the problematic apple from Yun Shu Nian’s hand.
However, she stopped midway.
She saw Yun Shu Nian suddenly put the apple down again.
“Nian Nian, why aren’t you eating? The weather is dry in winter, you should eat more fruit.” Yun Rong became anxious when Yun Shu Nian picked up the apple and then put it back down.
It was as if her heart had been dangled and then violently dropped to the ground.
“Oh! Sister, what can be done? The doctor said I can’t eat cold things right now, as I might catch a chill. What a waste of your kind intentions.” Yun Shu Nian said with regret, looking at the apple in her hand.
Ning Yi listened, dumbfounded. Firstly, Doctor Diao Guan had never said such a thing, and the young madam had not even seen Doctor Diao Guan.
Wasn’t the young madam asleep at the time?
Upon hearing this, Yun Rong’s face turned cold. It was truly a waste of her “kind intentions.”
“Ai~” Yun Shu Nian looked as if she couldn’t bear to see Yun Rong’s disappointment. She picked up a fruit knife from the table.
“How about this? Sister, you don’t lack anything. Why don’t I, your little sister, peel an apple for you as a sign of filial piety?”