Chapter 455 - 207: Why So Irritable?

[Yeah, yeah, yeah, it must be like this.]

[I told you, what fun could matchmaking be? How could Dad suddenly be so enthusiastic about it?]

Yun Zheng: "..."

Soon after, the Yun Family members arrived one after another, and this topic was temporarily ended.

The first to arrive was Yun Zhan, followed by Yun Wanye, Yun Wanyao, Yun Wanchen, and even Yun Rui was brought back from school early by the servants.

On the contrary, Yun Chuchu, the mother of the little one, was not called because she was still recovering, and her emotions couldn’t be too agitated.

Looking at the little one’s miserable appearance, everyone couldn’t help but be shocked.

Like the Yun Family couple, although they already knew the little one was in a bad state, seeing her in person exceeded their expectations of her condition.

And the little one, seeing so many people suddenly appear, became visibly tense, pursing her lips and looking at them warily.

Noticing her unease, Lady Yun gently held her hand and softly comforted her.

"Don’t be nervous, they are all your family and won’t hurt you..."

After soothing her, she glanced at the others with a soft laugh, formally introducing the little one to everyone.

"This is Yun Zhuyu, from now on she will be our family’s second daughter. You can also call her Zhenzhen. All right, you all, come over and meet Zhenzhen."

As per seniority, Yun Zhan was the first to approach.

He knelt in front of the little one and placed a delicately crafted Gold-inlaid Jade Peace Lock around her neck, speaking with heartache.

"Zhenzhen, I’m your Seventh Uncle. From now on, we’re family..."

Zhenzhen tilted her head, with the wariness in her eyes gradually giving way to curiosity and confusion.

She didn’t understand why she suddenly had so many people claiming to be her family, but she vaguely sensed that these people were kind to her.

It was a kindness she had never felt before.

Looking down at the Peace Lock on her chest, she reached out and touched it, her gaze even more confused.

Was this for her?

Yun Zhan reached out and patted her head, then stood up and made way.

Next was Yun Wanchen, whose welcome gift was a pair of pretty red and white tassel pom-pom hair accessories for a little girl.

Yun Wanye’s welcome gift was a string of pearl bracelets, found for him by Yun Wanyao.

And Yun Wanyao, aside from gifting a brand new jade comb, also reluctantly offered the Eight Treasures Milk Cake she hadn’t had a chance to eat yet.

She presented the milk-scented pastry in front of the little one, continuously swallowing her saliva as she explained.

"Zhenzhen, this pastry is called Eight Treasures Milk Cake. It’s especially delicious and hard to buy, it’s for you to eat..."

After she said this, no one knew what Zhenzhen thought, but Yun Wanqing was already salivating with desire.

After delivering the welcome gift, Yun Wanchen snatched her from Lu Wu’s arms, and now she lay on Yun Wanchen’s arm, eagerly eyeing the creamy white cake adorned with dried fruits and black sesame.

[Such a rich milk almond hazelnut aroma, it smells so delicious, I want to eat, wuwuwu...]

[I’ll save it first, hum, when my teeth grow in, I must eat a hundred or so plates, best to eat this store out of business!!!]

Everyone: "..."

When you grow up, you can eat as much as you want, but why do you want to eat the store out of business?

Zhang Jinji’s business is booming, it might be a bit difficult for her to eat it out of business alone.

"Mom, I didn’t prepare a gift..."

Seeing everyone had given a welcome gift to the new little one, Yun Rui walked to Lady Yun, overwhelmed, holding onto her clothes with embarrassment.

The servant who picked him up didn’t tell him this at all.

Now, where could he find a gift out of thin air?

"It’s okay, you’re younger than Zhenzhen, you don’t need to prepare a gift."

Lady Yun smiled fondly, patting his head, then introduced him to the new little one.

"Xiao Rui, although Zhenzhen looks smaller, she’s over seven years old, older than you, and will be your sister from now on..."

"Zhenzhen, this is Xiao Rui. You can call him Xiao Rui or call him Little Brother. From now on, we’re all family."

The two little ones looked at each other, neither calling the other, seeing this, Lady Yun chuckled and didn’t force them.

During dinner, Lu Wu was invited to stay and eat with the Yun Family.

After eating, Yun Zheng called the steward, instructing him to lead Lu Wu to the prepared courtyard.

Lu Wu raised an eyebrow and asked, "Going to the courtyard now? But didn’t the master say he had something to discuss with his subordinate?"

"Forget it," Yun Zheng waved his hand and said, "I’ll make other arrangements for that. For now, just focus on taking care of Zhenzhen, consider it a short vacation for you."

"Very well," Lu Wu nodded, then added, "If the master has any urgent tasks, feel free to assign them. I am always on standby."

"Hmm."

Lu Wu left with Zhenzhen in the steward’s company, while Yun Zheng looked towards Yun Wanye, instructing without much emotion.

"Come with me to the dungeon."

"What’s the purpose of going to the dungeon?"

The dungeon was dark and damp, with rats scurrying everywhere.

Moreover, the windows were small and ventilation poor, so those imprisoned there did not bathe for years, eating and defecating inside. Although someone came to handle it, the smell was still unbearable...

Yun Wanye wasn’t keen to go.

"Just go, why are you asking so many questions?"

Yun Zheng scolded, and Yun Wanye shrank his neck, muttering under his breath.

"Fine, I’ll go. Why are you so irritable? Anyone who didn’t know would think you ate gunpowder."

Yun Zheng: "..."

"What nonsense are you muttering?"

Don’t think he couldn’t hear, this brat dared to criticize him, he really needed to be disciplined.

Instantly, Yun Wanye put on a smiling face, trying to please his father.

"It’s nothing, Dad, aren’t we going to the dungeon? Let’s not delay, let’s go..."

Watching the father and son depart, the others in the room exchanged glances.

Going to the dungeon?

What are they going there for?

On the way.

Yun Wanye was holding a lantern, secretly observing Yun Zheng’s expression.

Under the dim night, the mature and authoritative man had one hand behind his back, lips pursed and brows furrowed, looking preoccupied.

He held back for a while but couldn’t resist asking, "Dad, you’ve been silent this whole time, what are you thinking about?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Zheng turned to look at him.

After a moment, his brows moved slightly, and he said, "Thinking about Lu Wu."

"What’s wrong with Brother Lu?"

Yun Wanye asked, puzzled.

"He’s a hopeless romantic, unfortunately lacking the ability to judge people, fooled by a courtesan..."

"I, as your father, don’t want him to continue this involvement, but I’m also worried that if I interfere directly, it could affect our years of friendship."

"I’m trying to think of a foolproof plan. You’ve always been full of ideas, so why don’t you help me think of one?"

Yun Zheng’s purpose in telling Yun Wanye this was to seek his advice.

"That’s a simple matter. But Dad, is it related to us going to the dungeon?"