CHAPTER 1056: 218 ZI CHOU YIN MAO THREE JOYS AT THE DOOR_2

Yun Ya gently smiled and lowered her gaze: "The news often exaggerates things and is unreliable. I’ve been doing well these past two years. Aunt Zhuang, how about you and Uncle Yan? Are you both well?"

The two of them appeared like a mother and daughter reunited after a long time, with no sign of estrangement at all.

"We’re good, both your Uncle Yan and I. Let me have a look at you." Zhuang Xiyue lifted a hand to brush back her hair, her eyes satisfied and full of comfort.

"You’ve truly blossomed beautifully." With her looks and aura, even the Capital City’s top socialites can’t compare. Zhuang Xiyue was increasingly proud of her own judgment.

Yun Ya bashfully lowered her gaze at the right moment, appearing both obedient and gentle, which softened Zhuang Xiyue’s heart entirely.

"Tomorrow is the Old Master’s birthday banquet. You’ll come with me. Don’t be afraid, just stick close to me, and I’ve prepared all the gifts for you."

"I’ve prepared the gifts." Yun Ya said with a smile. "I’ve got a birthday gift for Great Grandpa, along with presents for all the uncles, aunts, and siblings, so there’s no need for you to worry, Aunt Zhuang."

Zhuang Xiyue was a little surprised, but then laughed: "I was being unnecessary, but the fact that you thought of this shows you really consider yourself part of the Yan Family. Aunt Zhuang is very pleased."

Yun Ya blushed a little; she did it for Brother Yan...

"Don’t worry, if that boy Yan Ke ever bullies you, just tell me, and I’ll deal with him properly."

"Aunt Zhuang, I..." Yun Ya felt a bit flustered, unsure how to begin.

Zhuang Xiyue glared at her: "Stop calling me Aunt Zhuang already, you should change your address."

Change the address to what? Call her Mom... maybe Aunt Zhuang was being too hasty.

"I won’t force you, but sooner or later you should call me that." Zhuang Xiyue patted her hand, speaking with a smile.

Yun Ya found... Aunt Zhuang’s enthusiasm a bit overwhelming.

"Mom, I heard you talking bad about me from afar. I must have been picked up by you." A teenager swung a backpack over one shoulder, swaggering in.

Zhuang Xiyue glared at him: "You were indeed a find from the garbage heap. So what, any complaints?"

Yan Ke shrugged helplessly: "No complaints, just a lament. This son doesn’t have as many rights as the family’s dog." After speaking, he winked at Yun Ya: "Sister Yun Ya, so many women divorce because of mother-in-law conflicts. I think you’ll never have to worry about that in your life."

Yun Ya smiled and lowered her gaze, feeling that Yan Ke’s words were a bit ironic.

"That’s for sure, Yun Ya has been with me since she was little, much like my own daughter. There’s no such thing as in-law conflict between us." As Zhuang Xiyue spoke, she affectionately wrapped an arm around Yun Ya’s shoulder, looking just like a real mother and daughter.

Yun Ya smiled quietly, without saying a word.

Yan Ke wryly said, suddenly announcing: "My brother also came back, right? Why haven’t I seen him?"

Zhuang Xiyue sighed: "Your brother is very busy, can’t even say two words over the phone. But he should come back tonight."

Yun Ya’s heart skipped a beat: "Brother Yan will be back tonight?"

Yan Ke glanced at Yun Ya, grinning: "Tonight will be lively then."

"Yes, your brother has been gone so long, Mom finally gets to see him again."

Dinner was ready. Aunt Lin called everyone to eat, and Zhuang Xiyue glanced at the time: "Let’s not wait for your brother, who knows when he’ll be back anyway."

Yun Ya obediently followed behind Zhuang Xiyue towards the dining room.

The three took their seats, and dinner was quite sumptuous, all dishes that Yun Ya loved. Zhuang Xiyue had prepared for her visit today meticulously.

During the meal, Zhuang Xiyue kept picking food for her, worried she wouldn’t get enough to eat, leaving Yan Ke rather envious.

"Mom, Lu Mingzhu came to the Yan Family today." While eating, Yan Ke suddenly remarked.

Zhuang Xiyue paused, her hand stopping as she picked food for Yun Ya, and asked, "Which Lu Mingzhu?"

Yan Ke’s mouth curled into a disdainful smile: "Which other Mingzhu? Of course, the cherished daughter of the Main Wife’s House. Xingxing called and told me, and she drove Huahua and Xingxing out of the West Warm Pavilion as soon as she arrived."

Zhuang Xiyue’s brow furrowed slightly, then she let out a cold laugh: "The West Warm Pavilion belongs to our branch. In the past, Mom didn’t want to bother with them, but now that Yun Ya is here, is it still their turn to claim it?"

Yan Ke excitedly chimed in: "Exactly, the West Warm Pavilion was built by Grandpa specifically for Grandma. Even I don’t get to stay there, why should that ugly girl get to?"

What is Lu Mingzhu doing here at this time? Considering how her sister-in-law has been bustling around lately, her own mother hasn’t said a word, but an aunt wants to meddle in her nephew’s marriage. Does the Main Wife now want a say too? They must think Zhuang Xiyue is easy to deal with, without even bothering to look at themselves.