Yulin Academy
Yang Ming and Chu Lian had barely returned when they saw Yang Chun waiting at the gate of the Academy.
"Big brother, why have you co?"
Sothing must have happened at ho; big brother seed very anxious. Yang Ming quickened his steps and approached to ask.
Upon seeing Yang Ming return, Yang Chun imdiately pulled him aside and said in a hushed voice,
"Dad sent , your wife is with child! He wants you to co ho quickly."
"What did you say? What do you an ’with child’?"
Yang Ming was anxious, wondering what good news his wife could possibly bring. Not causing trouble for the family was already a blessing.
"Aiya, have you beco foolish from all your studying? ’With child’ ans pregnant! Your wife is pregnant," Yang Chun said with a hint of impatience, his voice several decibels louder than before. He repeated it twice, afraid Yang Ming wouldn’t understand.
"What?"
Pregnant? Whose? Whatever else Yang Chun said afterwards was lost on him as his mind kept replaying the news that she was pregnant!
Because Yang Chun had suddenly raised his voice, Chu Lian happened to overhear. He was as shaken as Yang Ming, a voice continuously echoing in his head: Zhong Xiaoxiao was carrying a child, Yang Ming’s child. Dispirited, Chu Lian entered the Academy without greeting Yang Ming.
Yang Ming and Yang Chun hurriedly made their way ho. On the road, Yang Chun had plenty to say about recent events at ho, discussing the changes, but Yang Ming didn’t take a word of it in.
At this mont, Xiaoxiao was still unaware that her nominal husband was returning. After allowing her mind to wander aimlessly, she vomited several tis more, too drained to eat all day, and eventually fell into a drowsy sleep.
As soon as Yang Ming arrived ho, he went straight to the main house to see Old Master Yang.
"You actually rembered to co back, eh?"
Seeing his third son, Old Master Yang was beyond exasperation, and naturally, his tone was harsh.
"Did I waste my years providing for your education? Where have all your studies gone, eh? Is this how you behave? Leaving ho right after marriage? Abandoning your new wife like that, eh?"
"You’ve really let down your wife!"
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Knowing his father was angry, Yang Ming said nothing, just listening to his father’s reproaches.
"Your wife is expecting. Your youngest brother wants to marry her!"
"..." What? The child is the youngest’s? Yang Ming’s veins stood out in anger and frustration, rembering he had warned his brother.
Such a scandal could not afflict their family; the youngest’s reputation must not be tarnished, nor his own future ruined. With that thought, Yang Ming cald himself down.
"The child... is mine!"
He said this and walked out. Old Master Yang laughed. He firmly believed his youngest wouldn’t do such a thing; he also trusted he hadn’t misjudged his third daughter-in-law. If she indeed was expecting, then the child must be his third son’s.
Upon leaving, Yang Ming headed straight for his youngest brother’s room, intending to teach him a lesson.
Yang Dong had yet to react when Yang Ming swung a punch at him.
"Lessen your contact with your sister-in-law from now on!"
"Rember your relation is that of aunt and nephew!"
Feeling one punch was lesson enough, Yang Ming stopped and added, "I will not divorce. Get that idea out of your head."
The two of them then sat in silence, with no further sound. Yang Ming sat on the bed, preoccupied with the thought of his wife’s pregnancy, the child being his brother’s, yet also of their family. For the sake of their family’s reputation, it could not be known; he must claim the child as his own and continue life with Zhong Xiaoxiao, a thought that left him in profound lancholy.
"Big brother, sister-in-law truly is a good person!"
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"From today on, you should move back in!"
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