Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 118: You’re Hoping for My Approval, Right?

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: You’re Hoping for My Approval, Right?

’Crash!’ A loud noise echoed as porcelain shattered on the floor.

Cui Yun’s face turned icy in an instant.

The two brothers didn’t wait for an explanation and strode into the room. But before they could enter, Cui Yang came out, his expression ugly and his stride formidable, clearly on the verge of anger.

Cui Yun: "Did Father take his anger out on Mama?"

In that deliberately chosen title, anyone could hear the distinction of closeness.

Without waiting for Cui Yang to say more, a slight chill appeared on the corner of Cui Yun’s mouth.

"It was I who dismissed them. As a son, I am foolish and cannot grasp the wisdom of the sages. If Father is to blame someone, he should not find the wrong person."

Shen Hua could feel the suppressed anger in Cui Yun.

The young man even issued a fierce rebuke: "Father shows filial piety to the Yue Family, and I will likewise respect Mama, each standing by our principles."

Cui Yang touched the curved knife at his waist habitually, his gaze sharp as a drawn sword: "If you truly don’t know your place, if your bones are lazy, then go to the barracks and taste the military stick a few times!"

After all, as a man who had fought and killed on the battlefield, even his silent presence conveyed authority, let alone when he spoke sternly.

Cui Bai protected Cui Yun.

"If Father wishes to punish, then it might as well include me as well."

As the atmosphere grew tense and swords seemed to be drawn, a voice within the house softly overrode the rest.

"Marquis, walk slowly."

"You two brothers should also go back."

Nanny Fang hurried inside upon hearing this, not bothering with formalities. What she encountered was shattered pieces on the floor and Cui Xuan’s cold and frosty face.

"Lady, are you injured?"

She was startled and quickly checked Cui Xuan for any injuries.

Cui Xuan gave her a forced smile.

She didn’t know whether she was comforting Nanny Fang or herself.

"It was I who accidentally knocked the vase to the floor. Don’t be mistaken, no matter what, he would not strike me, nor has he ever blamed me."

Cui Xuan’s voice was very soft.

"In fact, he has already done enough."

"The Marquis devotes himself to the barracks, and we seldom see each other. But he has never sought pleasures outside, nor does he have a host of wives and concubines like other military generals. My mother-in-law and father-in-law are kind, and the children are promising. In Shengjing, I have a very respectable standing. Who knows how many Madams are secretly jealous of me."

Every time Cui Yang returned from a bloody battle, the Emperor would bestow him with gold and precious gifts, all of which he handed over to her for handling.

Except for not loving her.

Nanny Fang escorted Cui Xuan towards the inner room.

Cui Xuan laughed in resignation: "Humans are always greedy, always wanting more and more."

"But now I am clear-headed. It is enough for a husband and wife to show mutual respect. We take life one day at a time. I should really put my mind at ease."

"Bai has found a girl he likes, and once he is married, I will have to start worrying about Yun’s affairs."

Outside, Cui Yang swallowed his reprimands and left with an air of menacing fury.

The commotion of the night quickly spread. Even the main courtyard was disturbed.

Dowager Cui sighed heavily.

"His temper has twisted a bit, but he certainly wouldn’t smash porcelain to vent his anger."

"To Dowager, indeed it was a noise from Madam’s room. Both sons were also there, and it led to a dispute."

Dowager Cui, even if only a little convinced, now felt five times as certain. Instantly, she despised the Wu Family to the core.

Cui Xuan was the daughter-in-law she had approved of early on, respectful and considerate. Cui Yun had dismissed the Wu Family, which she had implicitly agreed with. And now, that old thing from the Wu Family had the gall to go directly to Cui Yang.

What now, was Cui Yang coming back to slap Cui Xuan’s face, or hers?

Dowager Cui got up and paced back and forth, clearly enraged: "They left so quietly! Perhaps they do not wish to live a peaceful life anymore! Such audacity. Why not come and confront me directly?"

"Where is the Marquis?"

"The Marquis has left the mansion."

The old woman by her side hastily agreed with her words.

Dowager Cui sighed deeply: "Back then, he had no intention of remarrying and stubbornly remained a widower for three years."

The Old Master felt guilty and did not urge him.

Every time she brought up remarriage, Cui Yang would dismiss it casually.

Then after a palace banquet ended one year.

"When he returned to the mansion, he proposed to marry the girl from Yongchang Marquis Mansion. I breathed a sigh of relief; the girl from Yongchang is knowledgeable and sensible, many families have sought her hand, and though the marriage dealings encountered many twists, fortunately, it proceeded as he wished."

She had always thought that Cui Yang had come to his senses and developed feelings for Cui Xuan.

But she has witnessed these years and could compare the two.

Cui Yang was very casual in front of Ms. Cui Wu, like any ordinary couple, yet with Cui Xuan, he sat as if on pins and needles, rarely speaking and acting unnaturally.

"Really, I don’t know what he’s thinking! Treating them with equal fairness? How could this be fair?"

On this side,

Cui Yun frowned and said no more.

It’s indeed not appropriate for the younger generation to comment on the elders’ affairs. Cui Xuan, gentle as her temperament might be, would not let her embarrassment show to outsiders, not even to her son, fearing he might feel uneasy.

Cui Bai clearly understood this as well. He took a long look at the brightly lit room.

"Then I and the second brother will come to greet Mama tomorrow."

His tone remained as serene as ever, as if nothing had happened.

Cui Yun silently picked up the cat and walked out. The winding corridor was adorned with lanterns.

Cui Bai’s heart was heavy, but then he saw Cui Yun’s gloomy brows and his heart skipped a beat.

He, as a big brother, knew all too well Cui Yun’s temperament.

"Weizhen."

He called out Cui Yun’s courtesy name.

"Daddy may not be sensitive or tender-hearted, but he is also the most strict, however, he is still..."

He didn’t finish his sentence.

"I know."

Cui Yun interrupted.

"Not just me, Mama knows too."

Thus, Cui Xuan rarely argued with Cui Yang.

Cui Yun furrowed his brows tightly.

"I just don’t understand, the Wu Family has never given Mama any favor, and Mama is clearly the most innocent. Grandfather pities Mama, yet he watched as Mama endured the Wu Family for more than a decade."

Grandmother privately scolded the Wu Family multiple times.

But in the next moment, she held Cui Xuan’s hand, imparting teachings earnestly.

It all reduced to one thing: don’t hold grudges.

But why should one live their life always trying to be perfect and continually sacrificing oneself?

He said, "Is it my mistake, or is this world too harsh on girls?"

Cui Bai couldn’t help but laugh.

"Why ponder on such things? In this world, every issue has its shades of gray, right could be wrong, wrong could be right. It is all due to too many rigid norms that bind us further."

Yet, he couldn’t help but express his worry.

"This matter has passed, just don’t secretly confront the Grandmaster Mansion seeking retribution."

Cui Yun suppressed his emotions.

He indifferently said, "I know. Do I look like someone who would break into the Grandmaster Mansion at night and cause mischief?"

Cui Bai: ...You’re capable of doing it.

"Is big brother going to the military camp tomorrow?"

"I’ll go the day after tomorrow."

Oh, Cui Yun understood.

"Then you’re planning to see Miss Qiao. You really are quite attentive."

Cui Yun gave him a look.

"You should still make some changes for the better."

He provided an example.

"Just like studying, I often grasp the essential points early and won’t look at them a second time, but it is those challenging problems, those that require repeated effort to overcome, regardless of the hardships, that I concern myself with."

Cui Yun: "It’s clear that the easily accessible ones are not as valuable as those hard-to-come-by ones. I’m still looking forward to calling her my sister-in-law, but if big brother doesn’t make some changes, it’s likely that my wish will not come true."

Cui Bai: ...

"You must want me to improve!"

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