Chapter 109 Madame Chu Critically Ill
Yunhui approached Uncle Yun at a slow pace. With every short step she took, she scrutinized him closely. The way her clear, innocent eyes fixed on him nearly drowned him in a sense of unbearable shame.
In his entire life, the person he had wronged the most was Yunhui. Leaving her stranded and defenseless in Yunxi Lane, to face a family legacy spanning over a century all by herself, with no one to help her.
"Since you’re back, go on in and take a look," Yunhui said.
"You don’t hate me?"
"Hating people is too tiring; it’s unnecessary. It’s good that you’re back. You should live in Yunxi Lane from now on."
"Don’t move out," Uncle Yun couldn’t help but urge. "Miss Ya Rui has been eyeing Yunxi Lane. If you leave, she’ll immediately claim it and the Chu Family Embroidery House for herself. And the embroidery manual in Old Mrs. Chu’s possession? Are you willing to just hand it over to someone else?"
Yunhui almost laughed. "Is this why you came back?"
Uncle Yun didn’t dare to look Yunhui in the face. "I... I also wanted to see you."
"Dad, I’ve lived for over forty years. Ever since I can remember, my life has revolved around embroidery. I love it deeply, and for the most part, I’ve been happy. I can even accept the setbacks and malicious disparagement I’ve encountered along the way." Yunhui’s expression gradually turned sorrowful.
She gazed at the high walls encircling Yunxi Lane and said softly, "It was a nightmare for you and Fu Ya, but wasn’t it a nightmare for me too? You both left without a word, leaving only me behind. I’ve struggled to keep things going for over twenty years, and I think that’s enough. Anyone can try to persuade me, but you shouldn’t be the one to do it."
"Are you really content to let an outsider take over Yunxi Lane?" Uncle Yun persisted.
"I’ve seen Ya Rui’s work. I believe she’s someone who genuinely loves embroidery. Entrusting Yunxi Lane and the Chu Family Embroidery House to her wouldn’t be a bad thing."