Le charme d'une femme puissante se répand à travers le monde

Chapitre 121

I ignored him and waved to the butler, who had been tense and scared since the beginning, telling him to leave. Then I stood there and kept smiling at the person who was gradually approaching.

"Brother!" I called out to him, and made as if to throw myself into his arms.

He hurriedly took a step forward, grabbed my hand with one hand, and with a slight force, stopped me from falling forward. He sighed and said, "Yue'er, this is the Prince's mansion."

“Brother, you’re still my brother in the Prince’s Mansion.” Seeing his slightly furrowed brows and his smile full of doting affection, I compromised. “Alright, alright, let’s go back to your room. I was allowed to come out by the Empress Dowager. I went back to Longyao when you came to Xiu Ruo, I missed your ancestral recognition ceremony, and I couldn’t even say hello on your first day as the Chief Justice. I’m so glad I’m finally back, and I can see you again. It’s been almost half a year since we last met.”

"Moon, although the Empress has allowed you to leave the palace to see me, there are many people in the mansion and gossip, so you can't be willful." Yun Feng's tone was more like that of a father than that of Old Man Yun.

My face immediately fell, and as I pulled him forward, I kept complaining, "Brother, I'm your sister, you were born just over ten minutes before me, why are you talking to me like you're scolding your daughter? Sigh, you're not even married yet, what will happen if you get married and have children?"

"Moon..." It was that helpless yet doting tone again.

"Isn't that right? Brother, why don't you get married and have children soon? That way you won't have time to teach your own kids every day, and they won't nag like this every day when they see me."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Yunfeng took a quick step to walk alongside me, pretending to be angry, but his act didn't look convincing at all.

I stuck out my tongue and asked, half seriously and half jokingly, "Brother, you're twenty now. Twenty is the age to get married. Do you have someone you like? What kind of girl do you like?"

On my way to Xiu Ruo, it was already past New Year's Eve, so Yun Feng and I were both twenty. Here, getting married at twenty is quite normal, for both men and women, which was rather unexpected. Speaking of this, I couldn't help but think of Fox Qinglin and Xi Lan. I'd been wondering why these three, who weren't young anymore and well past the normal age for marriage, were still single. I thought of Fox, whose wedding plans were still unclear; I thought of Xi Lan, who had sacrificed so much for me regardless of whether she had lost her memory; and Qinglin, would she return unscathed from the battlefield? Thinking of all this, my heart ached, and the smile on my face faltered.

"Moon." His face showed concern. Although I tried my best to hide my feelings, he could still see through me at a glance. Perhaps, twins really do have a telepathic connection.

"It's okay!" I took a deep breath, suppressing the chaotic thoughts in my mind, and said with a smile, "No matter what, brother, my sister-in-law must be gentle, generous, and virtuous, and must be prettier, more outstanding, and more excellent than me, hehe."

He seemed about to speak, but I quickly interrupted, "Hey, forget it, forget it, those conditions are too demanding. I doubt there are any women in the world who are smarter than me or prettier, or prettier than me or smarter. You'd never find one who's both prettier and smarter than me. Hehe, bro, the most important thing is that you like her, and that she treats you well!"

He shook his head and smiled, then said nothing more. Actually, judging from how eagerly he spoke after hearing what I said, I already had a pretty good idea of what he was going to say. It wasn't about narcissism or intuition; it was just based on all the analysis and speculation I'd gathered along the way that I understood that for Yunfeng, right now, my sister was everything to him, and he had no interest in anything else.

When I arrived at Yunfeng's room, I glanced around and realized that it was a small courtyard in the most remote corner of the entire mansion. Compared to the magnificent and imposing mansion in front, Yunfeng's room was noticeably quiet and simple, and there were very few people around. From the beginning until now, I hadn't even seen a single servant.

"Brother!" He reached out and pushed open the door, gesturing for me to come in. I couldn't hold back any longer and threw myself into his arms, bursting into tears. "Brother, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

“Silly girl, your brother is doing just fine here, why should Yue’er apologize?” He sighed, put one arm around me, and gently patted my back with the other.

“If it weren’t for Yue’er, brother would never have come to Xiu Ruo. If he hadn’t come, brother wouldn’t have had to live here and suffer those cold words and faces.” I’ve always known Yun Feng’s feelings for Long Yao. I’ve always known that Yun Feng has his pride and arrogance. I’ve also always known that Yun Feng and Yun Yue never suffered any hardship in their living conditions in the Yun family. But now, looking up from his arms at the furnishings of this house, I felt a sense of poverty. Observing the words and attitudes of Xiu Ruo Hengsong and Xiu Ruo Xitang today, it further confirmed my thoughts. No matter what, Yun Feng shouldn’t be treated like this. If it weren’t for the people in the Hao Prince’s Mansion bullying him, if it weren’t for Old Man Yun not speaking up for Yun Feng and letting him suffer this injustice, Yun Feng wouldn’t be living in such a place! I didn’t think that I wasn’t actually Yun Yue, because from beginning to end, I also considered him my brother.

He was about to say something more, but I pulled away from his embrace, wiped my tears with my sleeve, and said bitterly, "Brother, when I return to the palace, I will send everything over and send a few people to take care of you. I don't believe they can throw things out and kick people out!"

“Moon…” He looked at me, reached out and touched my head, and smiled, “Brother doesn’t need these things. This is actually not bad.”

I slapped his hand away in a few quick motions, pulled him to sit down inside, and said angrily, "Fine, I'll eat here tonight. Don't bother telling me beforehand. Someone should bring you food later, right? I want to see what you usually eat, brother!"

He looked slightly embarrassed and quickly said, "The palace gates close early. Yue'er should return to the palace as soon as she sees her brother. Let's have dinner there."

I jumped up. Yunfeng actually said that; he must have guessed it. I ran to the door and said to Wang An, "Wang An, go ask if the Prince has returned. If he has, tell him I'll go pay my respects to him and his princess right away!"

He bowed and answered yes, then turned and walked back the way he came. Yunfeng looked at me, shook his head with a hint of helplessness, and I went back to my seat and sat down, sulking.

"Brother, what did the Emperor say when you came to Xiu Ruo? Did you resign or ask for leave?" I wanted to ask this question a long time ago, but I was interrupted by Old Man Yun's other two children and angered by Yun Feng's current situation, so I almost forgot to ask. Last time I asked Fox, that guy actually said the same thing. How could they be the same?

"Whether it's resigning or taking leave, wherever Yue'er is, that's where I'll be." The answer was exactly the same as the fox's.

“Brother, I’ve grown up and become more sensible. Although I’m not very smart and often can’t handle everything that happens, discussing things together is always better than doing it alone, and it’s more likely to get things done. I know you came to Xiu Ruo for my sake, wanting me to leave the palace, this place of trouble, forever, and live a free and happy life. But right now, we can’t achieve that in one step. Why don’t you be honest with Yue’er? What you need to do might be of some use to Yue’er.” I didn’t look at him, but smiled down, took a deep breath, and when I looked up again, my mind was clear. I said frankly, “Yue’er actually understands very well what kind of place the palace is. It’s just that Yue’er’s heart is set on being with the person she loves. If he were just a commoner, she would naturally live a carefree and peaceful life; but if he were a king…” "My lord, through glory and hardship, through right and wrong, Yue'er has willingly stayed by his side, laughing and gazing at the changing world together. She loves the person, not his status or background. But even so, I still have my bottom line; if he betrays me, I will not wrong myself. Brother, priceless treasures are easy to find, but a true lover is rare. Having finally met one, how can I give up without trying? The process may be bitter, but it is also a kind of happiness, like Mother, waiting day after day, though met with disappointment time and time again, yet forever holding onto hope. But all of this is predicated on mutual love; without that, waiting is nothing but bitterness and torment. Brother, I understand these principles, and I understand Mother's last wish. She harbored resentment, perhaps even hatred, but I believe that when Mother saw us, when she thought of us, her heart was filled with only happiness."

"Moon?" He looked at me, his eyes scrutinizing me.

I looked straight at him without avoiding his gaze and continued, "I have my own understanding of happiness, and I absolutely cannot tolerate a man who is fickle and opportunistic. When I can see the direction of happiness, I hope I can strive to pursue it and not miss it. If happiness is just an illusion, I will also leave. I think my brother also hopes to see Yue'er happy."

“Yue’er.” He suddenly sighed softly, reached out and touched my head, then smiled and said, “Yue’er is right, but from this and that, I have only come to one conclusion: if I want to protect Yue’er and make her happy, I must become strong enough. Otherwise, even if we can escape from here, we will only be living a life on the run.”

His eyes held determination, his smile confidence. He gave me a deep look, then got up to make tea himself. I stood there, stunned, recalling what Yunfeng had just said, speechless for a long time.

When Wang An returned, he reported that Old Man Yun had not yet returned to the manor. I chatted with Yun Feng about some everyday matters. It was almost completely dark outside. I saw that Yun Feng looked a little embarrassed, sighed inwardly, and then stood up and said, "Brother, it's getting late. I'll go back to the palace first. I'll come to see you again when I have time, or you can come to see me when you have time."

"Okay." He stood up, his expression as warm and doting as ever, with a hint of worry as he said, "Yue'er, be careful in the palace, understand?"

I nodded, still a little worried, and said, "Brother, no matter what, if you ever need my help or my position, you must tell me. If it's anything important, you must inform me. You mustn't take risks, you mustn't put yourself in danger, you mustn't act recklessly..."

He chuckled at my words, and I stopped talking, giving an awkward smile. His older brother wasn't as impulsive and reckless as I was; when did it become my place to remind or discipline him? I didn't insist on having dinner anymore, took my leave, signaled to Yunfeng not to see me off, and slowly walked out with Wang An.

"I heard that Princess Consort Hao is unwell. Has she accepted the gifts I prepared?" I asked Wang An beside me. When I came to Prince Hao's residence, I heard that Old Man Yun's legitimate wife had been unwell recently, and that her illness had started since my brother came to Xiu Ruo. I scoffed inwardly, and whether she was feigning illness or genuinely sick, I had absolutely no liking for her. Since she was unwell, it saved me the trouble of paying my respects. Although I was a generation younger in terms of seniority, in terms of status, I, a princess with a fiefdom, seemed to be more noble than her, the princess consort.

"Your Highness, the gift has been accepted."

"That's good. Let's go back to the palace." After I finished speaking, I stopped and said with great seriousness, "Wang An, you go first."

Good heavens! The way here was so winding and confusing that it almost made me dizzy. Now that I have to walk back, after going around two corners, I have no idea where to go. Everything around me is unfamiliar, and nothing feels familiar.

"Yes," Wang An replied respectfully, bowing his head and hurrying to my left front side, I don't know if he was secretly laughing to himself.

Clouds Drunk and the Moon Slightly Asleep (Revised Edition) Volume Four: The Mystery of Illness Leading to Hidden Sorrow and Resentment

Chapter word count: 8714 Update time: 08-12-24 13:01

The mystery of serious illness

Just as I was leaving the manor, I ran into Old Man Yun, who had just returned. Reluctantly, I stepped forward, bowed, and greeted him. He seemed slightly surprised, but then personally saw me off, which made me feel quite flattered.

"What does Father intend to do with my brother?" I stood in front of the carriage, dismissed Wang An and the two guards who were driving, and turned to ask directly.

Besides Yunfeng and me, Old Man Yun's other son and daughter, Xiu Ruohengsong and Xiu Ruoxitang, are both younger than us. Yun Yue, our mother, died without ever having a proper title, so Yunfeng and I aren't even considered illegitimate children. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but the issue is that since my brother has moved into the Prince Hao's mansion and officially recognized his ancestors, yet he's receiving this kind of treatment, I can't just sit idly by. I know Yunfeng is the eldest of Old Man Yun's children. Since he's officially recognized, if our mother is truly a descendant of the royal family of the Fengshen Kingdom, then Yunfeng's status should be equally noble, and he shouldn't have this status and position in the Prince Hao's mansion. But if Yunfeng's name, or rather, Yun Yue's mother's name, were officially recognized, the mansion would surely be in turmoil. How could the legitimate princess and her son and daughter possibly agree to this? But regardless, Yunfeng shouldn't be treated this way. What kind of man is he living in the Prince Hao's mansion like this?

Unexpectedly, when Old Man Yun met Mother Yun Yue, it was before he married his concubine. It wasn't until Yun Feng and Yun Yue were born that his princess became pregnant.

"How about Yue'er gives Father a suggestion?" he asked instead of answering.