“Her bad expression is understandable,” Yun Mei said casually. “She knows about my secret correspondence with the second young miss.”
Dao’er looked anxious, “What? Young master, don’t scare me. How did the young miss find out? Did she do anything?”
Yun Mei shook his head. “Dao’er, don’t worry. She didn’t do anything to me.”
Dao’er sighed in relief. “That’s good. The young miss loves you so much. Even if you made a mistake, she won’t punish you.”
Yun Mei gave a bitter smile, “Won’t punish me?”
“Don’t worry, young master. The young miss is just angry now. Once her anger subsides, she’ll pamper you like before.”
Yun Mei closed his sorrowful eyes. Dao’er carefully asked, “Young master, did the young miss agree to let you return to your family?”
“Yes, she agreed.”
“That’s great!” Dao’er’s face lit up. “We haven’t returned to the Yun family for so long. This time, you’ll see your wife.”
“But what good will it do? They’ve probably long forgotten they have a son like me.”
Dao’er’s face turned gloomy, “Yes, young master.”
Yun Mei’s eyes slightly opened, though his gaze remained unfocused. His past actions had brought shame to the Yun family, and with constant rumors circulating, how could they acknowledge a son who had disgraced them? As an illegitimate son, he was neither favored nor completely ignored. His marriage to the Jin family was solely for familial interests, and now that the Yun family gained nothing from him, they would surely dismiss him.
Seeing Yun Mei’s sadness, Dao’er felt indignant. His young master did not deserve such an outcome. “Why didn’t the second young miss take you away back then? You begged her.”
Yun Mei trembled at the memory; he had set aside his pride, disregarded shame, and hoped she would rescue him. Yet, he did not succeed. He had long dreamed of marrying into the Jin family but ended up with a different sister.
“The young miss loves you so much, yet neglects you after marriage, not even accompanying you home. Although you made mistakes in the past, she could not have remained cold to you for over two years, barely visiting.”
