Chapter 106 - Yes, That's Right!
Luo Ruying was completely taken aback by Yue Qingyou's direct and firm rejection...
"Qingyou, do you truly have no special feelings for him...?"
"You can be honest with me."
"I invited you to bathe with me alone because I wanted to talk to you."
Luo Ruying thought Yue Qingyou was deliberately concealing her feelings due to her status.
Yue Qingyou pondered for a moment and then said, "Although I don't understand why you're asking this, Madam,"
"But since you've asked so directly, I'll tell you the truth."
"I do have special feelings for the Young Master."
Here it comes!
Is she about to confess...?
Luo Ruying's hands clenched tightly under the water, her heart filled with anxiety.
She thought Yue Qingyou was finally going to open up to her and waited for her to continue.
"Madam, I raised the Young Master from childhood and watched him grow every step of the way."
"Although I am his personal attendant, in my heart, the Young Master is like my own child~"
"Forgive my boldness, but since you are the Young Master's wife, in my eyes, you are both the esteemed Madam and like a daughter-in-law to me~"
"So I hope you won't say such things again."
Yue Qingyou gently placed her hand on her chest, her expression proud, her words filled with love and tenderness.
This left Luo Ruying completely dumbfounded...
"Child...?"
"Daughter-in-law...?"
Luo Ruying turned around in astonishment and looked at Yue Qingyou.
The relationship was indeed special...
But this... this was different from the special relationship she had imagined...
"Yes~!"
"The Young Master is like my own child."
Yue Qingyou proudly admitted.
"So... so that means... you and him don't actually have that kind of relationship...?"
Luo Ruying asked in astonishment.
Could it be that she had misunderstood everything...?
"Hmm? What kind of relationship is Madam referring to?"
Yue Qingyou asked, puzzled.
From the beginning, Luo Ruying had been asking some rather strange questions.
"No... it's nothing..."
Luo Ruying quickly shook her head.
At this point, she was so embarrassed that she silently turned around, immersing half her head in the water, not daring to look at Yue Qingyou anymore.
How mortifying...
She had actually misunderstood!
Yue Qingyou simply saw Ning Yechen as her own child, which explained why their relationship seemed so casual and without the usual master-servant constraints.
This also explained why Yue Qingyou's attitude towards Ning Yechen was both respectful and caring.
She did have love for Ning Yechen, but it seemed to be maternal love...
And the reason she always looked at Luo Hongye with such affection and joy was probably because she saw her as a granddaughter...?
Not as her own child, as she had suspected...
She had misunderstood Ning Yechen and Yue Qingyou's relationship...
Luo Ruying was so ashamed that she almost submerged her entire head in the bath.
She would have to apologize to her husband properly later...
Yue Qingyou, observing Luo Ruying's peculiar behavior, seemed to understand what she meant by a "special relationship."
"Madam, I can assure you,"
"The Young Master has never touched any other woman besides you."
"Countless women have tried to throw themselves into the Young Master's arms, but he has never even spared them a glance."
"In my opinion, you are incredibly fortunate."
Yue Qingyou said with a smile as she gently combed Luo Ruying's hair.
Luo Ruying silently submerged half her face in the bathwater, already contemplating how to apologize to Ning Yechen later.
In the main hall, Luo Ruxin was anxiously waiting for Luo Ruying to come out.
Although this outcome was cruel for her sister, it was also for the best.
Knowing that man's true nature early on and leaving him sooner rather than later was better than discovering the truth too late!
Then, she could stay by her sister's side and take responsibility for raising Little Ye Ye.
As Luo Ruxin was fantasizing about her future life with Luo Ruying and her "family of three," she saw Luo Ruying hurriedly walk out of the bathroom, her body still wet and her black hair damp.
"Sister..."
Luo Ruxin was about to call out affectionately, but Luo Ruying glared at her fiercely.
If it weren't for this girl, she wouldn't have had such a big misunderstanding!
She shouldn't have believed her!
"Ruxin, come to my room later!"
Luo Ruying left this message and hurriedly walked into the inner courtyard.
Luo Ruxin's heart sank...
Why did it seem like things weren't going as she had planned...?
......
In the Bedroom
After Luo Ruying left the room, Ning Yechen sat on the edge of the bed, lost in thought.
He felt that since Luo Ruying had already sensed something, he shouldn't continue to hide it from her...
Perhaps she had been waiting for him to confess voluntarily...
Judging by her demeanor, Luo Ruying didn't seem particularly angry, but rather, more hurt.
If he took the initiative to confess, maybe she would forgive him for concealing his identity...
Alright! That's what he would do!
Ning Yechen made up his mind.
When Luo Ruying returned, he would confess everything to her!
Just then, the door slowly opened, and Luo Ruying walked in, her hair still damp from the bath, her face flushed with embarrassment. She didn't even dare to look directly at Ning Yechen.
"My dear...!"
Ning Yechen, seeing Luo Ruying return, quickly got up and walked towards her. He said earnestly, "My dear, actually, Qingyou and I are..."
"I know everything..."
"It... it was my fault for misunderstanding you, husband... I'm sorry..."
"I didn't realize you saw Qingyou as a mother..."
"I was wrong!"
Before Ning Yechen could finish his sentence, Luo Ruying interrupted him, her beautiful eyes gazing at him as she apologized.
"Huh...? (⊙_⊙)?"
Ning Yechen was dumbfounded, completely confused about what had just happened.
When had he ever seen Yue Qingyou as a mother? He had no idea...?
The leap in this situation was a bit too sudden.
Also, could it be that his wife hadn't actually discovered his identity...?
"Hmm? Isn't that the case?"
Luo Ruying, seeing Ning Yechen's stunned expression, asked in confusion.
"Uh... yes! That's right!"
Ning Yechen hesitated briefly, then answered earnestly.
As long as she hadn't truly discovered his identity, everything was fine...
He would ask Yue Qingyou what had happened later...
What exactly had she said to Luo Ruying...
With the misunderstanding cleared up, Ning Yechen's worried heart finally relaxed.
The weight in Luo Ruying's chest also lifted, and she felt much more at ease.
The two gazed at each other silently.
Luo Ruying, fresh from the bath, had rosy cheeks and damp, glistening hair. Her cherry-red dress clung to her body, making her look as alluring as a lotus flower emerging from the water...
"My dear..."
Ning Yechen's heart stirred. He reached out, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace, his hands gently caressing her delicate back.
"Husband, my hair is still wet..."
Luo Ruying said shyly, nestled in Ning Yechen's arms.
Her heart was filled with an inexplicable joy…