Zhenzhu felt wronged, but also realized that she had misspoken. She hurriedly slapped herself a few times. "It was my fault. I will never dare to speak like that again!"
"It’s good that you know your mistake. If you speak nonsense again in the future, don’t blame me for not forgiving you!"
Yun Zhen knew martial arts, so the scare and fall didn’t cause serious injuries. The Mansion Physician checked him afterward and found nothing major, just some superficial wounds.
Recalling the scene when he fell, he broke out in a cold sweat.
Luckily, he was saved by a brave man; otherwise, he might be crippled if not dead.
"Zhenzhen, what exactly happened?" Mrs. He asked urgently.
"Mother, it’s nothing serious. Don’t worry. Also, please have Tianmi visit Yanran so she won’t be worried!"
"Don’t worry, I’ve already sent someone there!"
As this mother and son continued their conversation, the gatekeeper hurriedly reported, "Madam, the second young master has been shot by an arrow and is unconscious!"
Mrs. He stood up abruptly when she heard this. "What did you say?"
"Madam, the second young master was shot in the chest with an arrow and is now unconscious. He’s been carried to the front courtyard!"
Mrs. He’s body weakened, and she fell back into her chair. "What’s happening? One thing after another..."
Were they all accidents?
Why had there never been accidents before? Since Yun Jinnian returned, accidents began happening. Could it be Yun Jinnian brought bad luck to her sons?
Mrs. He was now extremely worried about her younger son, Yun Xuan.
But worrying about one thing brought more trouble. Before they could even address Yun Yi’s situation, the gatekeeper brought more news.
"Madam, the third young master started fighting at Wanhua Building and had his leg broken by the Prime Minister’s youngest son. The third young master is also now in the front courtyard!"
Mrs. He’s vision darkened, and she trembled as she spoke, "Quick, quickly go to Niannian Garden and call for Jinnian!"
Although Yun Jinnian had been bestowed the title of Commandery Princess Yijia by the Emperor, Mrs. He still felt Yun Jinnian was unworthy and always referred to her directly as Jinnian, maintaining her seniority.
Suddenly, fearing Yun Jinnian might have cursed her three sons, Mrs. He quickly added, "No, don’t call for Jinnian, first have the Mansion Physician look at them, then go call for the Imperial Physician!"
She decided to seek far before seeking near; Mrs. He was now desperate.
Yun Zhen hurriedly advised, "Mother, please calm yourself. If only one son had an accident, it might be a coincidence. But with both Second Brother and Third Brother, it is definitely intentional, not accidental!"
"What?" Mrs. He exclaimed.
"Mother, please ask Fourth Sister to examine Second Brother and Third Brother. She neutralized the poison on Prince Yanjun and saved the little prince that the entire Imperial Medical Bureau could not. Her medical skills are renowned for a reason. Why distance her completely from our hearts by ignoring her help?"
He always considered himself well-learned, yet failed repeatedly in the exams.
Many questions he could not comprehend, but hearing Lord Feng’s discussion one day was more enlightening than ten years of study.
In life, one must be well-read, but also learn propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame. These principles inspire one to think before acting.
Self-cultivation, regulating family, governing the nation, and bringing peace to the world.
Self-cultivation comes first.
But he once believed he was a righteous man, only to act like a blind fool, watching Xu Xinmo bully Yun Jinnian, and seeing his grandmother and mother mistreat Yun Jinnian.
Even when Yun Jinnian stayed at Yingci’an for over a year, he never asked or sent any money.
He was a failure as a brother and a scholar.
She was truly worried Yun Jinnian returning had cursed her three sons.