flstandardbreds Chapter 111 Mother, I just learned a big secret
Chapter 111 Mother, I just learned a big secret
"Second sister-in-law, come and have some tea. Let those naughty kids lead Lie'er and Xi'er to play." Shen Jinzhu smiled and changed the subject, leading her to the stone table under the tree.
"Okay." Zhao Yining breathed a sigh of relief and followed.
Shen Jinzhu frowned almost imperceptibly.
My second sister-in-law's walking posture was also strange, as if she had injured the inside of her leg.
Could it be caused by the couple having too intense sexual activity?
Shen Jinzhu blushed instantly upon thinking of this.
He quickly chatted with Zhao Yining about their interesting experiences in Lingnan.
After Yu Ningyao and her brothers finished distributing the vegetarian buns, she took a crisp and sweet peach from the maid and ran towards Zhao Yining.
"Second Aunt, have some, it's so sweet!" She skipped over to her.
Zhao Yining quickly reached out to catch her, but the girl bumped into the bruise on her thigh.
"Ouch!" She couldn't help but cry out in pain from the scars on her body.
Yu Ningyao was startled: "I'm sorry, Second Aunt, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, nothing could possibly happen to me. Is this peach for me?" She didn't blame Yu Ningyao, and happily took the peach from her hand.
“It’s for you.” Yu Ningyao nodded.
"Thank you, Yaoyao. You're such a good girl." Zhao Yining sat back down in her seat.
Yu Ningyao noticed that her posture was a bit strange.
She began to have doubts.
She only accidentally bumped into her second aunt, would it hurt that much?
She didn't press for answers, but instead observed silently.
She noticed that her second aunt was very cautious.
It's almost June, yet she's dressed so warmly, as if she's trying to hide something.
Considering Yu Zixi's fear of his second uncle, Yu Ningyao had a bold guess in her mind.
But she needs to confirm it first.
She contacted the system.
"Xiao Tong, look, are your second uncle and aunt hiding something from us?"
Upon hearing that there was a secret, the system knew that there must be some incredible gossip.
It immediately went to investigate.
After watching it, I couldn't help but gasp in shock.
This is just too much!
Upon hearing this, Yu Ningyao hurriedly pressed for details.
[How did I go too far?]
The system's voice, tinged with fear, said:
[Yu Kangnian is so scary! You never would have guessed it normally.]
[A seemingly gentle and refined man in public actually committed domestic violence against his wife in private.]
They even targeted places where no one could see them. They bit and gnawed like mad dogs.
Yu Ningyao: !!!
She guessed correctly.
She then asked why her second aunt and Yu Zixi were both so afraid of Yu Kangnian.
Although on the surface they are a loving couple and have a harmonious relationship.
But when they stand together, the atmosphere is completely different.
She glanced at Zhao Yining and felt a deep sense of sympathy for her.
It's safe to assume that this wasn't the first time Yu Kangnian had hit her, otherwise she wouldn't be so calm and used to it.
She's just a child, her words carry little weight, and her second aunt probably won't take them to heart.
Let’s take it one step at a time.
Yu Ningyao ran off to find Yu Zixi to play with, hoping to get some information out of him.
That way, when I talk to my mother about it later, it won't be like I found out for no reason.
As for Yu Zilie, he was older than them all and had long passed the age of playing with children.
So he took Yu Ziheng, who was about the same age, to read books.
Yu Zizong only liked playing chess and had no interest in his younger siblings' games, letting them dig in the mud on the ground.
……
After the children left, Zhao Yining asked about Chen Dongxi.
This was something her husband had made her do today, something she absolutely had to do.
"I heard there's another child in the manor named Xi'er, but I haven't seen her." Zhao Yining looked around, trying to find Chen Dongxi.
"She is the daughter of my husband's savior." Shen Jinzhu didn't hide anything and told him what had happened back then.
How did they treat Chen Dongxi? How did Chen Dongxi help Cui Ruixin pass on the message? And they gave Chen Dongxi two choices, which she herself chose to stay.
Zhao Yining nodded: "This child really doesn't know any better."
The two chatted for a while longer, and when it was lunchtime, Zhao Yining left with her two sons.
After she left, Yu Ningyao came looking for Shen Jinzhu.
"Mother, I just learned a big secret."
"What secret?" Shen Jinzhu asked, somewhat puzzled.
Yu Ningyao beckoned, signaling her to come closer.
Shen Jinzhu was very cooperative and did whatever she was told.
“I just asked my seventh brother, and he said that my second uncle hits people. He’s scared.” After saying that, Yu Ningyao immediately snuggled into her mother’s arms, nuzzled her shoulder, and continued.
"My seventh brother said that my second uncle beat my second aunt, and he beat her very badly."
Shen Jinzhu's brows furrowed completely.
She never expected that Yu Kangnian would be this kind of person.
Judging from this, the injuries on Second Sister-in-law's hands today must have been inflicted by Yu Kangnian.
"Don't tell anyone about this, okay?" She patted her daughter's head.
Yu Ningyao nodded obediently and agreed.
Shen Jinzhu had no intention of getting involved in the affairs of the second wife's family.
What if she takes the lead and Zhao Yining turns around and blames her for ruining their marital relationship?
She should observe the situation for a while longer.
If Zhao Yining asks her for help, she will definitely do her best without hesitation.
But she would never bring it up herself.
……
After returning to the second house, Zhao Yining told Yu Kangnian everything she had learned about Chen Dongxi that day.
Yu Kangnian kissed her forehead: "Thank you for your hard work, Madam."
Zhao Yining was somewhat flattered and quickly shook her head: "It's no trouble at all."
Seeing that Yu Kangnian remained silent, she couldn't help but ask, "Why is my husband asking about this?"
Yu Kangnian: "Nothing, just curious."
Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Zhao Yining wisely did not press him further.
Yu Kangnian began to ponder.
Chen Dongxi might be a very good pawn in the future. We can secretly bribe him first, and maybe we'll be able to use him someday.
However, it seems the third branch of the family is keeping a close eye on her, so they can only try to get to her through the maids.
Let's hold off for now.
In the days that followed, the old lady was laid to rest.
The eldest wife is low-key, the second wife is honest, and the third wife lives her life as usual.
Because of the passing of the old lady, Yu Ningyao's second birthday was celebrated in a very simple manner.
The Marquis's residence enjoyed a rare period of peace.
Until the day Cui Ruixin was to give birth.
The old Marquis summoned Yu Kangping to his study and instructed him, "Take advantage of her illness to kill her. If Cui dies in childbirth, no one can find fault with it."
"Son has remembered." Yu Kangping nodded.
Little did they know, their conversation had been overheard by the maid outside the door.
The maidservant hurriedly ran to inform Cui Ruixin.
When Cui Ruixin learned of this news, she broke out in a cold sweat.
She had a premonition that neither her father-in-law nor the Marquis would let her go.
Even though the Marquis treated her with utmost respect during this time, she never let go of her suspicions.
So she spent a lot of money early on to bribe the old marquis's maid.
Just as she had guessed, they wanted her dead.
Cui Ruixin sneered: "If you're heartless, then don't blame me for being unjust."
If the old marquis wants her dead, then she'll let him go first.