Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 80: Men, That’s Just How It Is!

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Men, That’s Just How It Is!

Wu Shaoyin proudly walked away with Miao Miao, who was holding the snatching Xue Tuan triumphantly.

Ji Xin stomped her foot and could only run to find Cui Yun.

It wasn’t her fault for acting like this; after all, Wu Shaoyin did have a special status in the Marquis Mansion, and she couldn’t just turn her face away haughtily.

Shen Hua hurried after her, unable to wait to see Wu Shaoyin get what she deserved.

Meanwhile, Cui Yun was enjoying snacks and tea in Cui Xuan’s room.

The room was filled with the scent of calming incense.

Cui Xuan’s eyes were filled with happiness, and she instructed the old woman serving her with a smile.

"Go run an errand to Young Madam’s place. She is newly pregnant and need not trouble herself to come for meals with me; she must be careful during the first three months."

"Oh, and send Mrs. He along to serve her too. She’s knowledgeable in medicinal cuisine. I had her care for me when I was pregnant, so I can rest assured with her looking after Ah Si."

The old woman respectfully replied, "Yes."

After she left, Cui Xuan took a comforting sip of her tea.

The new bride that Cui Bai brought back, she genuinely liked her. Sensible and knowing when to advance or retreat. And above all, very filial.

In her lifetime, she had only two sons. Cui Bai was busy, and Cui Yun was rarely seen; fortunately, Qiao Si now keeps her company every day.

This was less like getting a daughter-in-law than gaining an intimate daughter.

Cui Bai had been married to Qiao Si for merely three months when he received the Imperial Decree to join Cui Yang at the border. The young couple spent little time together; yet Qiao Si never complained.

Even half a month after Cui Bai’s departure, she found out she was pregnant.

How could she not be overjoyed?

Cui Xuan looked at Cui Yun.

Cui Yun sat lazily, embodying the reckless spirit of youth. He always had this demeanor before Cui Bai’s mishap.

He suddenly spoke, "Mama, instead of instructing these things, it might be better to keep a close watch on that member of the Wu Family to prevent her from seeking trouble with sister-in-law."

"Ah Si has a good temper, don’t let her be affected by the Wu Family’s nonsense."

Cui Xuan paused, worry appearing on her face.

Cui Yun seemed to mention another amusing matter, "The Wu Family actually wrote a letter over here, telling Mama to take good care of her, mentioning she likes Yangzhou cuisine, so Mama specifically hired a chef from Yangzhou; she’s picky about her clothes, so Mama used the fabrics rewarded from the Imperial Palace to make her spring clothes. Can the Wu Family afford such luxury?"

Cui Xuan sighed helplessly.

"It is but a trifle, how did it even reach your ears?"

She had no intention of indulging Wu Shaoyin.

When Cui Yang was still in Shengjing, she subtly hinted that Wu Shaoyin was visiting too frequently. Yet Cui Yang accused her of losing the demeanor of a Family Head’s Madam right on the spot.

—Why squabble with a little girl over these things? If she wants something, just instruct the servants to do it. Why should such trivial matters be reported to the Marquis?

She wasn’t fussing with Wu Shaoyin; she was challenging the Wu Family.

But the man at her side never empathized with her.

Cui Yun sneered, "Indeed amusing, those not in the know might think the Wu Family can’t afford to raise a daughter. Or do they assume the entire Marquis Mansion is just something to pocket?"

Cui Yang was a rough military general, perhaps biased due to his late wife or merely insensitive in handling matters, so he never noticed Cui Xuan’s dissatisfaction and grievances.

Cui Xuan could endure, but Cui Yun refused to.

He stood up, grabbing a piece of pastry and biting into it before striding towards the exit.

Cui Xuan reproached him with a glance, "Where are you going?"

"To throw someone out."

It was at this moment that an old woman, leading a panting Ji Xin, came forward.

Cui Yun glanced over, frowning slightly.

Ji Xin dropped to the ground with a ’bang’.

"Marquis, Ms. Wu from the Wu Family has snatched away Xue Tuan."

One word ’snatched’, capturing the essence of the situation.

Cui Yun’s face darkened instantly, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.

Shen Hua observed the youthful Cui Yun. He seemed somewhat unfamiliar, yet for some reason, starkly genuine compared to that other person who vomited blood not long ago, who seemed somewhat fake.

Shen Hua leaned closer, even closer.

The pattern on the garments worn by Cui Yun originated from the Shen Family’s Embroidery Workshop, and upon closer inspection, if not mistaken, was the handiwork of Aunt Sun.

Shen Hua couldn’t help feeling proud.

At this moment, not just Cui Yun but even Cui Xuan was taken aback.

Her son, who rarely took to nurturing a living creature, was someone Wu Shaoyin would dare to rob? The words meant to scold Cui Yun were stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered.

She could only watch as Cui Yun departed.

The servants at her side were anxious, "Madam, how can this be allowed? If the Marquis returns, he will surely blame you."

Cui Xuan heaved a sigh.

"It’s odd, but Marquis took me as his wife simply because the Marquis Mansion needed a Madam."

"I’ve come to terms with it and no longer seek his affection."

"This is the Marquis Mansion, and Yun is the Cui family’s legitimate second son; how could he be mistreated?"

"Although Yun is not as composed as Bai, he is shrewd in his own right."

Shen Hua followed behind the calculating Cui Yun.

She floated along, muttering to herself.

"That girl’s grip is so strong; she grabbed a whole bunch of fur without hesitation. Isn’t she afraid of plucking the cat bald?"

"Her nails are long, no wonder your cat was screaming."

"But..."

Shen Hua fell into deep thought.

"Her rouge is really pretty."

She tried to recall, talking to herself: "It’s like vermilion, but slightly more crimson."

As she did, Shen Hua looked at her own soft hands.

"But she’s not fair enough, with short hands. That rouge makes them look darker. I’m different; when I wear it, I’m sure to look hundreds of times better than her."

Cui Yun, of course, couldn’t hear her. Halfway, he stopped as if in contemplation.

Driving her away once, how could the Wu Family simply let things be? In the end, Mama would be the one to suffer.

To cut the grass, one must remove the roots.

A single Wu Shaoyin, why should he lift a finger?

After a while, he finally went to Wu Shaoyin’s courtyard.

"Second cousin!" Wu Shaoyin ran to Cui Yun like a fluttering butterfly.

She smiled like an angel.

After all, Daddy had said that since the second cousin was close to her in age, they could later become in-laws by marriage.

The uncle having married again but still holding affection for the aunt, would naturally be inclined to strengthen family ties through marriage.

With a second cousin as handsome as him, she was willing!

Cui Yun didn’t look at her: "Where is my cat?"

"Can’t you give it to me? I really like it."

Cui Yun was already too lazy to bother with her.

He ordered Ji Qing: "Search for it."

Shen Hua was watching all this with great amusement.

But very soon, she became dissatisfied again.

Because Cui Yun did not drive Wu Shaoyin away!!!

He took Xue Tuan from Ji Qing’s hands. Xue Tuan burrowed straight into Cui Yun’s arms, trembling continuously.

Cui Yun, with gentle movements, stroked its fur and then left!!

Shen Hua was very disappointed in Cui Yun.

"I thought you cared more for this cat."

Back in his courtyard, Cui Yun fed Xue Tuan some cat food while leaning back, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Before Emperor He ascended the throne, the Wu Family had supported Prince Duan, who is now under house arrest. How could Emperor He not bear grudges?

Therefore, the Wu Family has been treading carefully for years, fearing that the old affairs would be brought up by Emperor He again.

To deal with the Wu Family, why should he act in person?

Cui Yun’s fingertips touched the spot on Xue Tuan where a tuft of fur was missing.

He looked at Ji Qing and said something that came out of nowhere.

"The Wu Family still has ties with Prince Duan."

Ji Qing replied: "I will give the order immediately, and ensure within a day, it will be the talk of Shengjing."

And the news would also reach the Imperial Palace.

The Emperor is suspicious by nature; even if it’s false, once it reaches his ears, it becomes true.

On one hand, they face the risk of having their property confiscated.

On the other hand, they need to make a decisive move to leave Shengjing with their entire family immediately after requesting to resign from the court.

If Old Master Wu is at all intelligent, he will weigh the pros and cons.

Cui Yun is still very merciful.