All Hail Cousin Brother

324 What’s Wrong With You?

Parents were pitiful. Even as a father, he was anxious when he heard that his son had drowned. He rushed back to the residence.

Madam Yang said that she was also a woman. As a mother, it was understandable that something was amiss because she was anxious.

Who knew!

As Yang Shuwan spoke, she changed the topic. “Master, you know that Brother Si has always been obedient. How could a fine person suddenly drown? Now, Eldest Miss is in charge of the household, and the Songtao Courtyard was renovated by her. After all, she’s still young, and this is her first time doing this. Perhaps something went wrong accidentally? Brother Si almost lost his life. You have to stand up for him…”

Hearing this, Yu Youyao picked up her teacup and lowered her head. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly in mockery.

If it were in the past, when her father heard this, he would probably be furious at her.

But now…

Yu Zongzheng’s expression changed. He had just picked up the tea in his hand when he couldn’t help but smash it at Yang Shuwan’s feet, causing the fragments to splatter.

“Ah—” Yang Shuwan screamed and retreated in shock.

Yu Youyao was also shocked. She quickly stepped forward and knelt in front of her father. “Father, please calm down. It’s all my fault. It’s my fault…”

Seeing that Yu Youyao was kneeling and begging for mercy, Yang Shuwan’s shocked emotions eased. Master’s anger was directed at Yu Youyao.

Yu Youyao, let’s see how you will end up today.

Unexpectedly, before she could finish feeling smug, she heard Yu Zongzheng say, “Yao Yao, what are you doing? Get up quickly. I know that it’s all thanks to you today that your fourth brother was able to escape danger. You saved Brother Si’s life. How is it your fault?”

Yang Shuwan was dumbfounded when she heard this, and her mind went blank.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?

Why did she understand every word that Master had said just now, but when they were connected, she did not understand at all?

Old Madam Yu hurriedly stood up and walked to Yu Youyao’s side, wanting to help her up. “Oh, my good granddaughter, the ground is dirty and hard. Why are you kneeling just like that? You even knocked your knees so hard that they made a loud bang. You don’t know how to feel the pain, but you’ve been a piece of flesh near Grandmother’s body since you were young. Grandmother feels hurt for you. Get up quickly. If there’s anything, we can talk about it. There’s no reason for family to kneel at the drop of a hat.”

Yu Youyao insisted on not getting up. “Father, please calm down. Don’t let your anger affect your health. Father is kind to me, but I’m wrong.”

Yu Youyao insisted on not getting up. “Father, please calm down. Don’t let your anger affect your health. Father is kind to me, but I’m wrong.”

Yu Zongzheng’s anger subsided a little, and he softened his tone. “If you have anything to say, stand up and say it. Don’t kneel on the ground for no reason.”

Yang Shuwan was even more dumbfounded. She stood rooted to the ground, not knowing what was going on.

Logically speaking, Master should have been furious that Yu Youyao had taken the initiative to admit her mistake. He should have taught her a lesson on the spot. Why was this different from what she had expected?

As she did not know what Yu Youyao was up to, Yang Shuwan did not dare to speak for a moment.

Yu Youyao lowered her head. “Not long after the palace examination ended, Father was busy at the government office. It was because he trusted me that he let me manage the family. However, I let him down. Not only did I fail to worry for you, but I also caused trouble for you. I caused you to be distracted by family matters and the family was in chaos. How can you be at ease in the court? This is my fault.”

As Yang Shuwan listened, she felt that something was amiss.

However, Yu Zongzheng said, “Yao Yao, it’s already difficult for a half-grown child like you to manage the household. Father knows that you’ve worked hard. If anything, it’s your mother’s fault. What can a child like you do wrong?”

What was wrong with such a pure and filial child?

Yang Shuwan’s eyes widened. “No, Master, the person in charge is Yu Youyao. How did it become my fault? Master, you can’t wrong me…”

“Shut up.” When Yu Zongzheng heard her words, he was furious. “If it weren’t for the fact that you’re the mistress of the household and can’t even manage the family well, why would I let a half-grown child like Yao Yao manage the family? Go out and ask around. Which young mistress in the capital is in charge of the household at such a young age? Poor Yao Yao. She’s only half-grown, but she already has to share the burden of her elders. As her stepmother, you don’t know how to appreciate her kindness or reflect on yourself. You can’t bear such a heavy responsibility. How dare you criticize Yao Yao? Where did you get your face from?”

Yang Shuwan was dumbfounded. “Master, Brother Si…”

Before she could finish speaking, she heard Yu Youyao say in a hoarse voice, “I’m extremely grateful that you understand me. However, no matter what, it’s because you trust me that you asked me to clean up the Songtao Courtyard and help Fourth Brother move into the courtyard. Fourth Brother drowned on the first day of moving and almost had an accident. There must be something wrong. As the eldest sister, I can’t absolve myself of the blame. This is my second mistake.”

At the mention of Brother Si, Master would be angry!

Yang Shuwan looked at Yu Youyao smugly.

Unexpectedly, not only was Yu Zongzheng not angry, but he even said, “I already know that your fourth brother’s drowning has nothing to do with you. Back then, you were worried that you were young and might be negligent, so you suggested letting your mother handle it.”

Yang Shuwan opened her mouth in shock. Her ears were filled with Yu Zongzheng’s dignified and loving voice.

“Previously, I felt that you were doing things appropriately, but after thinking about it carefully today, I also feel that you’ve put in a lot of effort. You can be said to be extremely kind and filial. Firstly, you’re taking into account your stepmother’s dignity. Secondly, you’re also taking into account Brother Si’s feelings. Thirdly, you’re thinking about Brother Si in every situation, and it’s also because of your relationship with him.”

Hearing this, Yang Shuwan felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

Not only was Yu Youyao not at fault at all, but she had also made a contribution?

What was wrong with Master?

Could it be that he had really been bewitched by Yu Youyao?!

“You’ve done everything you can. Since this courtyard is in your mother’s hands, it’s your mother’s fault. After all, you went to school early this morning. Your mother is in charge of the matters in the Songtao Courtyard.”

Even if there was someone at fault, it was Yang Shuwan, her mother, who was at fault.

Yu Youyao was pure, filial, and kind. What could be wrong with that?

Yang Shuwan couldn’t stand it anymore and said shrilly, “Master, it’s clearly Yu Youyao’s fault that Brother Si drowned. Why is it my fault when it comes to Master? Brother Si came out from my stomach. As his mother, how can I harm him? Did Yu Youyao do something in front of you…”