Consultante de vie de la dynastie Song du Sud

Chapitre 33

[Dynasty Storms: Father and Son Reunited]

"I have something else to say," Zuo Yan said, unwilling to give up.

“Speak,” Shen Wuyue said, but her eyes were fixed on Zuo Yan. However, Zuo Yan was a stubborn person who would not give up until he reached a dead end.

“Although Young Master Yu has already removed this secret, he still wears a bamboo hat all the time. Is he ashamed to be seen in public? If he wears a bamboo hat to court, other countries will laugh at him,” Zuo Yan said, pointing at Yu Zhou’s bamboo hat.

Others also started discussing it.

"Yes! Is his face something you can't show to others?"

"Yes, he hasn't taken off his straw hat since just now."

"That must be it, he must look absolutely terrifying."

Zuo Yan looked at Yu Zhou smugly, having always looked down on him. What made this young punk think he was better than his mentor and even wanted to take his mentor's place?

“This… Xuanyuan…” Of course, Shen Wuyue knew how amazing Yu Zhou’s appearance was, but he had a selfish reason. He didn’t want others to see his beauty and his appearance.

They were suddenly at an impasse, which made Yu Qingqian feel uneasy.

*Snap!* Zuo Yan was already impatiently trying to pull off Yu Zhou's hat and embarrass the kid, but the moment he did, Zuo Yan froze on the spot. Everyone stared in astonishment at the stunningly beautiful young man. Even Shen Wuyue was somewhat shocked; the slightly childish face of three years ago was now so breathtakingly beautiful, so captivating. Even the world's best painter couldn't capture the beauty of this young man. A heavy gasp filled the air.

"I should introduce myself. My name is Yu Zhou, courtesy name Xuanyuan." Yu Zhou had just finished introducing himself when Yu Qingqian stammered, "Zhou'er?"

"Father, please forgive my disrespect." For a moment, Shen Wuyue looked at Yu Qingqian with almost disbelief, but then he understood. They both shared the surname Yu. But who wouldn't know their own child's name? Shen Wuyue couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"What? You're actually my mentor's son, the legendary child prodigy who could speak right after birth? Zhou'er, who studied at Tianchi for sixteen years?" Zuo Yan went from amazement to astonishment. However, Yu Qingqian's eyes were full of excitement. He was happy for the reunion of father and son, and also happy for his son's talent. He never expected that the prodigy he had just praised was actually his own son.

Yu Zhou simply smiled and said, "I was taken away by my master when I was young, so my father doesn't know my courtesy name. Therefore, Lord Zuo Yan, you don't need to doubt that I am truly my father's son." He wasn't saying this to Zuo Yan alone, but to Shen Wuyue, because Yu Zhou was afraid that Shen Wuyue would misunderstand.

"Zuo Yan, indeed! Zhou'er was taken away by my master and raised in Tianchi when he was a child. Today is the first time I've seen my son in sixteen years." Yu Qingqian became more and more excited as she spoke. Staring intently at Yu Zhou, this was her son. Such a peerless young man was actually her son. Yu Qingqian felt like she was dreaming.

"Like father, like son! You've raised a fine son, Yu Qing! Now that the case is solved and the money has been recovered, you should go home and visit your family. We can discuss the rest tomorrow." Shen Wuyue did him a favor. Meanwhile, Jing Ji was taken back and imprisoned in the death row.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I told you, Zhou'er is great." After Shen Wuyue left, Zuo Yan patted Yu Zhou's shoulder casually. Bing Ning slapped Zuo Yan's hand away in disgust and said, "Tch, who was it that said my husband was a brat just now? And who was it that pointed at my husband's nose and said he was too ashamed to show his face?"

"What... what did you just say?" Zuo Yan, utterly embarrassed by the question, scratched the back of his head, but suddenly blurted out, "What did you just say Yu Zhou was to you?"

“My husband!” Bing Ning said proudly. Yu Qingqian frowned slightly, seemingly asking Yu Zhou with her eyes. Yu Zhou, of course, received Yu Qingqian’s gaze and said unhurriedly, “Father, there is one more thing I haven’t said. This is Bing Ning, Master’s granddaughter. Bing Ning and I have already married with Master as our witness.”

"You're the mischievous Bingning from when you were little," Yu Qingqian asked Bingning with almost doting eyes.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to still remember me, Senior Brother!" Bing Ning rubbed her hands shyly. But Yu Qingqian remained silent. Yu Zhou asked doubtfully, "Father, aren't you happy that I married Bing Ning?"

“No, I’m just worried about your mother and your grandmother. You know their personalities. Even though you’ve been gone for sixteen years, they’ve always thought about you. Now that you’re married, I’m afraid they won’t be able to accept it,” Yu Qingqian said to Yu Zhou with concern.

"Indeed, I will explain to Mother and Grandma." Actually, Yu Zhou himself wasn't sure; these two women were probably his biggest headache. Add Bing Ning to the mix, and it really was a three-woman drama, not to mention there was also a younger sister. Just thinking about it gave Yu Zhou a headache.

"Zhou'er, don't think too much. We're almost home. I think your grandma and your mother will be very happy to see you back," Yu Qing said with a gentle smile to Yu Zhou. Yu Zhou slowly raised his head and saw the plaque of the Yu family mansion. Bing Ning looked at it excitedly, but she was also extremely nervous. This was her first time meeting her mother-in-law!

"Bingning, don't be nervous. Yu Zhou's mother and grandmother are both very kind. Even though they can be a bit harsh sometimes, they have a kind heart. I think they will definitely like you." Yu Qingqian couldn't help but comfort Bingning when she saw how nervous she was.

[Dynasty Storms: Reunion (Complete)]

She appeared to be around forty years old, with beautiful features—a typical oval face, eyes as black as lacquer, and a refined, otherworldly beauty. She possessed a touch of heroic spirit. Her beautiful eyes glared angrily at Yu Qingqian, beside whom stood a young woman. Delicate and slender, with a face like smooth jade, lips like cherry blossoms, eyebrows like ink paintings, and a gaze as clear as autumn water, she exuded an indescribable gentleness and refinement. Her crimson dress added to her ethereal and graceful air, and her soft, comforting words evoked a complex and indescribable emotion.

"Yu Qingqian, you bastard! You're better off dead outside than back here! You even brought a girl and a man with you! You've even started keeping male concubines like those perverted men! You old geezer, the older you get, the bolder your lust becomes. I risked my life to give you a son and a daughter!" Su Rongrong angrily brandished a kitchen knife, her eyes flashing with malice as she charged at Yu Qingqian. Yu Qingqian was terrified. He hid behind Yu Zhou, the seemingly powerful and dignified Prime Minister Yu, who was a cowardly little mouse at home. He would never disagree with Su Rongrong.

Su Rongrong was already furious. The moment the man in black entered, she was completely stunned. He was so beautiful that she felt ashamed, and he even resembled Qingqing somewhat, but was more beautiful than her. He was more beautiful than a woman; no wonder her husband had fallen for him. A pang of jealousy welled up in her heart. But she was indignant. How could he be inferior to a man? Although his appearance was indeed breathtakingly beautiful, she was determined to beat Yu Qingqian to death.

"Yu Qingqian, come out here! What kind of hero hides behind a boy?" Su Rongrong shouted excitedly, brandishing a kitchen knife. Yu Qingqing hugged her mother, trying to calm her down. But Yu Qingqing also felt that the boy looked a lot like her, especially his eyes. "Mom, calm down. Listen to Father's explanation!"

"Father, come out and explain to Mother." Yu Zhou was very frustrated. Yu Qingqian could remain calm even in front of the Emperor, but when she was with Su Rongrong, she was like a mouse. She didn't even care about saving face.

"What are you saying?" Su Rongrong looked surprised, a hint of astonishment appearing on her beautiful face.

"Mother, don't you recognize me? I'm Zhou'er!" Yu Zhou smiled at his mother and pushed his father forward.

"Zhou'er." *Clang!* The kitchen knife fell to the ground, and tears streamed down her face again. She collapsed onto Yu Qingqing's body, sobbing uncontrollably. "Brother!" Yu Qingqing's beautiful face showed surprise.

"Rongrong, are you alright?" Yu Qingqian ran over to her with concern.

"You are Zhou'er..." Su Rongrong raised her head again, staring at Yu Zhou, her eyes sparkling. Her clear eyes held a warm glow. She darted past Yu Qingqian and threw herself into Yu Zhou's arms. Yu Qingqian, who had assumed his wife was rushing towards him, was surprised to find her running towards Yu Zhou instead. She looked at Yu Zhou with a hint of envy.

"Mother, it's alright, don't cry." Yu Zhou gently patted Su Rongrong's back.

"You're full, the old rice is all muddy now. It smells so good." Yu Zhou smiled and said, "Me too."

Yu Qingqian looked at Yu Zhou with a puzzled expression. Yu Zhou smiled and said, "Baby, I haven't seen you in so long. I miss you so much."

"Rongrong, Yu Zhou already has a wife, and you still cling to him? Isn't that ridiculous?" Yu Qingqian said, slightly jealous. Su Rongrong had been hugging Yu Zhou since earlier. He was so jealous.

"What did you say? What's wrong with Zhou'er? You're not..." Just as Su Rongrong was about to blurt out, Yu Zhou immediately said, "Bing Ning, Mother, my wife is called Bing Ning."

"But..." Su Rongrong was about to continue speaking when Yu Zhou pulled her into a small room.

"Zhou'er, you are..." Su Rongrong said excitedly, but Yu Zhou stopped her, gesturing with his hand, "Shh, Mother, be careful, walls have ears. I'll only say what I'm about to say once, so remember it clearly." Yu Zhou then whispered everything in Su Rongrong's ear in detail.

"Then what about that girl named Bingning? Aren't we ruining her life?" Su Rongrong looked at Yu Zhou with some reproach. Even if we want to achieve the great cause of unification, we can't ruin a woman's life.

Yu Zhou didn't speak, but just lowered his head and silently endured Su Rongrong's scolding.

"Zhou'er, say something!"

"Mother, don't force me. This is not something I can control. I truly feel sorry for Bingning, but for the sake of the people of the five kingdoms, so they will no longer suffer the pain of war and the burden of displacement, I have no choice but to do this." Yu Zhou shed a tear; this was the first time Yu Zhou had ever cried. But Su Rongrong forgot that Yu Zhou was also a woman. She, too, had paid a lifetime's price.