The Poisonous Wife: Cute Baby Comes to Rebirth with Me

As night fell, the bell of the hour of midnight rang quietly, and Yi Hanfang stepped over the threshold of the mansion.

The news of his return had already spread quickly throughout the mansion, because people from the Censorate had already gone to the Southern Mansion first, and he was handling affairs there.

After entering the house, he took off his coat and slowly sat down beside Yun Xi. He asked with a gentle look, "Now that things over there are over, do you have any intention of returning home?"

Yun Xi shook her head slightly, with a firm tone in her voice: "I don't plan to go back."

Hearing this, Yi Han raised a gentle smile, "Then don't go back, I'll accompany you."

He held Yun Xi's hand tightly and whispered softly, "She is gone. May your mother-in-law rest in peace. And you should let it go."

A complex emotion flashed in Yun Xi's eyes, and she whispered: "Even if she dies a thousand times, she can't bring back my mother's life."

Yi Han hugged her in his arms, feeling her trembling, and comforted her softly: "The past is just a passing cloud of smoke, let it go with the wind."

In Yi Han's warm embrace, Yun Xi's mood gradually calmed down. She leaned against him, listening to his steady heartbeat, and an unprecedented peace surged in her heart. "Yes, it's time to let go."

At this moment, Aunt Qingyang walked in slowly, interrupting the tranquility. "Is the general back? I have something to discuss with you. Please move aside."

Yi Han stood up and asked what was going on. Aunt Qingyang smiled with worry and said, "It's just some trivial matters. Some items in the mansion are hanging high and difficult to get. The servants are not as tall as the general, so I'm sorry to bother you, general."

Yi Han knew very well that this was an excuse given by Aunt Qingyang to let him leave temporarily so that Yun Xi could be alone for a while.

He nodded in agreement and followed Aunt Qingyang to her room.

The charcoal fire in the house was burning brightly, and the aroma of tea filled the air. Aunt Qingyang poured Yi Han a cup of hot tea, and the two sat opposite each other.

She said solemnly, "General, the princess is of noble status, but she also attracts attention. The old lady has an imperial decree, and as the legitimate wife of the Xiao family, if she does not go back to attend the funeral, it will cause an uproar, and Mr. Zhao's anger will be difficult to calm down. If this matter gets to the ears of the emperor, I am afraid that the princess will meet with an unexpected event."

Yi Han frowned and said in a deep voice, "Not only does the princess not want to, but even I dislike the hypocritical funeral ceremony, and I don't want to wear mourning clothes." He changed the subject, "But since we can't avoid it, we need to have a countermeasure. What good plan does Aunt have?"

Aunt Qingyang hesitated for a moment, then slowly came up with a difficult plan: "If we want to solve this dilemma, we have to change the princess' reputation of being unfilial to an act of filial piety. However, this is too cruel for Censor Xiao."

Upon hearing this, Yi Han's expression became even more solemn. "Aunt, do you mean that my father-in-law should testify against the old lady?" Aunt Qingyang nodded, then shook her head. "That's exactly what I'm planning, but this is tantamount to a son accusing his mother. The censor will definitely be in a dilemma."

Yi Han pondered for a moment and said firmly: "Yun Xi will never agree to this plan, we can't mention it in front of her. As for me, I will go to Master to discuss tomorrow to see if either I or Master can bear this false accusation to protect the princess."

Aunt Qingyang said worriedly: "The effect of this plan is unpredictable. The emperor may not believe it easily. If he doesn't trust us, we won't be able to find out the truth."

Yi Han frowned, his thoughts racing. He suddenly thought of something, "The news that Yun Xi did not return to attend the funeral will eventually spread. If someone impeaches us on this ground, we must first inform the Grand Empress Dowager to seek her protection."

Aunt Qingyang shook her head and sighed, "The princess is not only of noble status, but also an important official in the court. The Grand Empress Dowager may understand her difficulties, but the emperor governs the country with filial piety. If the Grand Empress Dowager intervenes, it may anger the emperor."

Upon hearing this, Yi Han fell into deeper thought.

He knew very well that this crisis was far more complicated than he had imagined and that every step needed to be taken with caution.

He looked at the dark night sky outside the window and secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he would protect Yun Xi and not let anyone hurt her in the slightest.