Chapter 34: with translation of chapter title

She really, really wants to see her family, even if it's a sister she isn't close to.

Rong Wei sat gracefully on the sofa, a servant standing nearby; she covered her mouth, raised an eyebrow and said, "You want to see Yi Tong so badly, but Yi Tong doesn't want to see you."

She would never let Yi Ruan see Yi Tong so quickly, after all, Yi Tong is far less controllable than Yi Ruan.

If Yi Tong were to harbor resentment toward her older sister and try to replace her, how could she use Yi Ruan to drive that little scoundrel away?

Yi Ruan knelt, his thin arms supporting his frail body, his eyes shimmering; no word like pure or transparent could even describe them.

"Madam, Ruanruan begs you…," she whispered, "I really want to see my family, I crave a little love and attention."

Rong Wei held a tea cup in silence while Wu Zhuyu walked over with a smile and helped her up from the floor.

Wu Zhuyu supported her; she was so thin and soft it seemed she had no bones, and said, "Miss Yi, you've been missing for so many years, and Miss Yi Tong isn't the same sister she was back then—she's already twenty‑five or twenty‑six. Seeing a sister she's been separated from for twelve years would be hard to accept."

Before she could speak, Wu Zhuyu added, "Moreover, the Yi Family publicly claims that your rescue failed and you died."

Yi Ruan's heart tightened. How could it be? The Yi Family has abandoned her?!

How could they announce her death, and… Qiwei?

Well... Qiwei, huh!

No wonder—no wonder he never looked for me in these twelve years; it turns out they have already become "separated by yin and yang."

Wu Zhuyu's chatter still filled her ears; her frail body could barely endure the news.

"This time the madam is willing to let you out," the servant smiled, "because the young master married a woman who resembles you. That woman doesn't appreciate a good match, lacks your prestigious background, yet wants to marry into the Fu Family. The madam hopes you can persuade the young master."

Wu Zhuyu looked at her and said, "This isn't about persuading Fu Qiwei; it's about fighting."

Rong Wei's hidden smile flickered in her eyes as she raised an eyebrow at Yi Ruan, "Ruanruan, if you can get back to Qiwei's side and drive that woman away, I'll finally accept you as my daughter‑in‑law."

She promised Yi Ruan that if she could drive away the woman also called "Yi Ruan," the position of the matriarch of the Fu Family would be hers.

"Ruanruan won't disappoint auntie."

Her soft, lingering voice could surely stir the heart Fu Qiwei has kept dormant for years.

Rong Wei waved her hand, and Wu Zhuyu led her upstairs to the guest room, saying as they walked, "From now on, Miss Yi Ruan must stand by the young master's side, and must never throw a tantrum at him."

Yi Ruan nodded, looking pure and harmless.

When you once tore me and Qiwei apart, you were as vicious as you could be; now that you're using me, you treat me with such reverence—it's disgusting.

Rong Wei stared at the firewood in the fireplace, then glanced at the withered trees outside the window.

It will only take a month for that unremarkable dead tree to bloom in spring, its blossoms a dazzling display that will make everyone envious.

Who said she can't control her son? Who said the men of the Fu Family don't obey? Her son will definitely marry the woman she chooses.

Thinking of that, Rong Wei felt thrilled.

Half‑Moon Cottage

A woman in a knitted long dress stood by the window, exhaling toward it; a man stripped his black coat, tossed it on the bed, flung off his watch, and shut the door.

The man walked to the woman's side, drew the curtains, ignoring her displeasure.

"What are you doing? Let me play a little longer." She hadn't even had time to write on the window.

Suddenly, the man gently lifted her, holding her close, his warm breath brushing her neck, his voice a clear, husky timbre that was magnetic, like centuries‑old wine, intoxicating.

"Ruanruan, I want to lie in your arms at night, smell your scent, kiss your face, bite your tongue, hold your hand, embrace your body, and sleep soundly. Ruanruan, how much longer before we can… be together? I can't wait… to— you."

The young woman narrowed her eyes, her beautiful gaze hazy, "What if something happens?"

She wants it, but she must endure.

Fu Qiwei let out a forlorn "hm."

Fortunately, he always harbors a hunter's calm desire for her, coupled with ample patience.

Once the child is born, he'll make up for those ten months of hardship by sleeping through them.

Since the child arrived, Fu Qiwei has grown gaunt from her torment.

Yi Ruan patted his head, ruffling his silver hair, "Alright, alright, shall I call you miss?"

She can accept a miss, but not a kept woman.

He froze, his back stiff, his strikingly handsome face turning as dark as a pot bottom as he stared at her.

She awkwardly pressed her lips together.

The man's deep eyes stared at her, his teeth clenched as he said, "Yi Ruan, you have a big heart!"

She blinked, looking innocent, "My heart is even bigger."

Without waiting for his reply, Yi Ruan patted his shoulder grandly, "Don't worry, miss, I can still accept it; holding it in will hurt your body too."

He laughed and scolded, pinching her waist, "I'm not going anywhere; I already have you, so I won't look at other women."

"Is that so? How could I…?"

Thump thump!

Two knocks interrupted them; she gave him a light kick and said, "Go open the door quickly."

When the door opened, a stranger stood outside.

The woman's fox‑like eyes were hard to look away from; they were as clear as crystal, but…

"Brother, I heard sister‑in‑law is pregnant, so I came to check on her." Without waiting for Fu Qiwei to refuse, she rushed in.

Looking at the scene, wasn't that the bus‑riding Fu Jinu?

Looking at the scene, wasn't that the bus‑riding Fu Jinu?

Yi Ruan's lazy eyes said, "Are you Jinu?"

In the book, Fu Jinu is one of the few Fu Family members with a tragic fate; although he could speak with his strength, he chose to rely on beauty to win men, serving them with his looks—never a long‑term strategy.

"So sister‑in‑law knows me," Fu Jinu said smugly, looking at Fu Qiwei.

He didn't bother to look at her, walked out of the room, and went outside.

He glanced up and saw a pinhole camera aimed at the door.

Suddenly, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

Could it be that he really has to hide Ruanruan, only then can he safeguard their mother and child's lives?

"I don't know if sister-in-law knows about my older brother's past."

"Yi Ruan tilted her head, looking at her, her eyes very innocent."

"Fu Jinu approached her, 'This child is almost five months old, right?'"

"She stepped back, exuding an attacking aura as she looked at Fu Jinu, desperately recalling Fu Jinu's weak point."

"\"If you dare to move against me and my child, even if you are Fu Qiwei's sister, he will not let you off, \" she said softly."

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