In the blink of an eye, June arrived, and a carriage left the Yun Residence, carrying not much but the two mistresses, Aunt Su and Aunt Hua.
The carriage left the city and directly headed towards Yingci’an.
This was the final destination for Aunt Su and Aunt Hua, which Yun Qi had agreed to.
As for their attendants, they were all dismissed the last day of May, each given a servitude contract and a hundred taels of silver, and if unwilling, they would be sold off.
Given the choice to become good citizens with a hundred taels of silver, who would wish to be sold? Naturally, they gladly left the Yun Family.
Aunt He did not inquire about the actions of the second branch at all because Yun Muyou had a miscarriage.
She was busy visiting Yun Muyou.
Yun Chen wanted to ask, but, thinking that the relationship with Yun Qi wasn’t very good and pondering about dividing the family estate, he didn’t inquire.
Aunt Su held Aunt Hua’s hand and asked softly, "Are you afraid?"
Aunt Hua shook her head.
How could she be afraid, when her heart had never been as calm, peaceful, and content as this moment? Whence comes fear?
"It’s better this way, at least we can see the outside world, which is far better than being trapped in that small mansion!"
"Indeed, that’s the truth!"
The two shared a smile.
Having been confined without ever stepping out for so many years, even going to a nunnery was gladly accepted.
Moreover, the most important thing was that their daughters were married, and as the primary wives, which settled a worry for them.
The only regret was that they couldn’t kneel before Mrs. Han upon departure.
The one person they owed the most never forgave them.
"Commandery Princess, Aunt Su and Aunt Hua have already left!" Hemei spoke quietly.
Yun Jinnian nodded slightly, "I know!"
It’s better that they’ve gone; hereafter, under the silent candle and solitary Buddha, it’s freer compared to the confined Yun Residence.
Marquess Yuanshen’s Residence
Mrs. He looked at the pale Yun Muyou and asked with care, "How did you end up with a miscarriage?"
"I accidentally fell!" Yun Muyou said, and then burst into tears.
She had been very careful, but still she fell.
"Where were your maidservants? What were they doing?"
"The Marquess personally gave each one fifty lashings, and now they’re confined in the woodshed!" Yun Muyou spoke, thinking of Weng Jianrui’s kindness towards her, her heart felt slightly better.
"Since the Marquess values you so much, just settle down and take care of your health, then when you’re well, give him a big, healthy boy!"
Mrs. He spoke of the situation about Yun Zuomo, Yun Qingqing, and Yun Qingzhi, "Now the three of them are married, Aunt Su and Aunt Hua have been sent to Yingci’an too, there will be less expenses for the house. Your father is considering dividing the family estate!"
"Dividing the estate?" Yun Muyou asked softly.
"Yes, now your second uncle is becoming more improper, and your third uncle..." Mrs. He paused slightly, "He’s no longer considered your third uncle now!"
Yun Bi had asked to be removed from the family registry, and the old madam actually agreed.
What happened during that time, after several inquiries, she never found out.
"Mother, if father wants to divide the estate, let him. If the house lacks the second uncle’s family, I’d be more willing to visit a few more times!" Yun Muyou said.
However, deep down she was insanely jealous of Yun Jinnian.
If she had as much gold, silver, jewels as Yun Jinnian, she wouldn’t be as stingy as Yun Jinnian, only caring for herself and ignoring siblings.
"That’s what I think too, but if your father doesn’t bring it up, I can’t mention it!"
The bond between husband and wife had always been thin, and now with Ming Liu added, Yun Chen seemed enchanted by Ming Liu’s charm, raising him up frequently, even suggesting that Ming Liu help with the housekeeping, putting her in a very passive position.