CHAPTER 1176: CHAPTER 235: CONFESSION ON LIVE STREAM, SET UP (PART 2)

"Grandfather liked it, so I learned a bit more. I hope I’m not making a fool of myself in front of you, Aunt."

In her heart, Meng Shujing thought that this girl truly spoke with a sense of equanimity and composure, without revealing any flaws. With such appearance, demeanor, and education, even ten Ah Ci would not be sufficient.

After pondering for a moment, she set down her teacup and smiled, "Have you been comfortable staying with the Yan Family these days?"

"Aunt Zhuang has arranged everything perfectly. I am living well, and the elders of the Yan Family treat me very kindly. Huahua and I are like sisters, and Xingxing is so endearingly cute. I love everything here. Thank you for your concern, Aunt." Yun Ya replied with a gentle smile.

Hearing these words, how could anyone feel uncomfortable? Meng Shujing smiled and said, "As long as you’re comfortable. You’re from the south, and I thought you might not adapt to the northern cuisine and lifestyle. But it seems you’re adapting quite well."

"Since I’ll be marrying into the family, I must learn to adapt in advance. Fortunately, I have a strong ability to adapt."

These words left Meng Shujing momentarily speechless, thinking how shameless they sounded. Yet, seeing Yun Ya’s calm and composed expression, she realized it was her own narrow-mindedness.

"Did Yun Ya grow up with Ah Song as childhood friends?" Ultimately, Meng Shujing couldn’t help but steer the conversation in this direction.

Knowing that her intentions were not simple, Yun Ya smiled and said, "You could say that. But I went abroad when I was young and was away for ten years, only returning two years ago."

"Was something wrong in the country? How could such a young girl go abroad alone? Weren’t your family worried?" Meng Shujing put on a worried expression.

Internally amused, Yun Ya allowed a trace of sadness to appear, "Every family has its own hard-to-recite scripture." Clearly, she didn’t wish to delve into the subject.

Meng Shujing narrowed her eyes, having nearly pieced together Ji Yunya’s background. Grandmother and father were not easy to deal with, not to mention a pair of illegitimate sisters. Ji Yunya’s initial departure abroad was orchestrated by her father. Yet, since Ji Yunya’s return, her father, grandmother, and those sisters have all encountered misfortunes—dead, insane, missing, imprisoned, while only Ji Yunya has thrived. Any discerning person can see that all this is Ji Yunya’s doing. Yun Shen and Yun Shu, having lived most of their lives and having once taken control of the Ji Family, ended up at the mercy of this young girl, proving that she is far from the gentle and kind person she appears.

At the very least, she’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and her disguise is so good that no one notices the ferocious teeth beneath that sheepskin.

Before coming, Meng Shujing was hesitant. Now, looking at the young girl sitting across from her, with her picturesque features and gentle smile, she suddenly felt that she couldn’t see through her.

"Aunt, Aunt Zhuang promised that after spending some time here with my great-grandfather, she would take me away. Although I feel reluctant in my heart, I still have to leave. In the future, I might not have the chance to sit and have tea with you again." Yun Ya sighed.

"Since we’re all in the Capital City, even after you marry into the Yan Family, the doors of the Yan Family will always be open for you."

"Yes, I still want to come often to accompany my great-grandfather. He’s been so good to me and reminds me of my grandfather...."

Meng Shujing raised an eyebrow, "Is Yun Ya’s grandfather an old acquaintance of the old gentleman?"

She needed to understand the old gentleman’s stance.

Yun Ya furrowed her brows slightly, "My grandfather passed away early, and I never heard him mention it during his lifetime. However, my mother did mention that my grandfather roamed the Capital City in his youth. Maybe that’s when he met the old gentleman. Ultimately, it’s all fate...."

This statement was half true, considering Ji Lanyi had disappeared for over a decade and Ji Huaixi had been dead for many years. Who was there to consult? Even Aunt Zhuang didn’t have a clear understanding of the old gentleman’s attitude.

Meng Shujing scrutinized Yun Ya closely, noting that she didn’t seem to be lying. If her grandfather really was an old acquaintance of the old gentleman, then that would explain it. Otherwise, how could the old gentleman agree to Ji Yunya marrying Yan Song? Initially, the old gentleman clearly favored Ah Ci, which made her feel a bit resentful, as if something that belonged to her had been taken away. But upon cooling down, realizing the old gentleman and Aunt Zhuang’s stance was already set in stone, coupled with Yan Song’s attentiveness towards Ji Yunya, given their deep childhood friendship, separating them wouldn’t be easy. Besides, both Aunt Zhuang and Yan Nanmo were not to be trifled with. Remaining stubborn would yield no benefits, and this Ji Yunya was clearly not someone to be trifled with, either.

She needed to reconsider.

"Yun Ya, I saw someone from the kitchen bringing you food this morning?" Meng Shujing probed.