All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Chapter 177 Innocence

Lu Yundi gently stroked Jiang Yinli's hair, her tone much gentler: "Mother understands that you are all innocent. However, there are some things you must understand. Mother did not leave the Marquis' Mansion because of you."

Jiang Yinli's eyes flashed with confusion. He looked up at his mother and asked, "Why? Is it because father treats mother badly?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a hint of bitterness in her smile: "No, Yinli. Your father is very good to me, but some things are not as simple as they seem. You know, since the old lady passed away, there have been many changes in the mansion. Ye Wanxue's matter was just the fuse."

Jiang Yinli listened to his mother's words, and his heart became heavier. He clenched his fists, and a trace of hatred flashed in his eyes: "That woman, she actually dared..."

Lu Yundi gently patted Jiang Yinli's hand, signaling him to calm down: "Yinli, don't blame anyone. These are all arranged by fate. Now, the most important thing for you is to learn how to face these things, how to protect yourself, and protect this family."

Jiang Yinli nodded, with a gleam of determination in his eyes: "Mother, I will learn. I will make father understand that you are an indispensable part of this family."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Yinli, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She sighed softly: "Yinli, you know, mother has always been very conflicted. On the one hand, I want to protect you and keep you from getting hurt; on the other hand, I hope you can be independent and able to face the storms of this world."

Jiang Yinli listened to his mother's words and understood more and more. He looked up at his mother, with a trace of gratitude in his eyes: "Mom, I know you are doing this for my own good. I will work hard to make you feel at ease."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with deep relief in her eyes, and said softly: "Okay, don't talk about this anymore."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Yinli, with a complicated look in her eyes. She pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Yinli, you know, some things, even if they are in the past, cannot be easily erased. There are too many insurmountable barriers between me and your father."

Jiang Yinli said anxiously, "Mother, we can't go on like this. Father has realized his mistake. He has invited many people to mediate and he is also trying to change."

Lu Yundi shook his head slightly, with a firm look in his eyes: "Yinli, you may not understand. Some things cannot be solved by an apology. What I need is not his apology, but his real change. Moreover, I don't want you to be in a dilemma because of me."

Jiang Lili and Jiang Yinli both came, but Jiang Yinyi was late.

After Lu Yundi talked to the two of them for a long time, he suddenly remembered Jiang Yinyi and spoke.

"By the way, where is Yinyi? Why didn't I see him?" Lu Yundi suddenly thought of Jiang Yinyi and frowned slightly.

Jiang Lili curled her lips and said with some dissatisfaction: "Since Aunt Ye came into the mansion, Yinyi has been sticking to her all day long. Today, he didn't even come to pay his respects to his mother. He must have been bewitched by Aunt Ye and forgot about his mother."

Lu Yundi heard the sourness in Jiang Lili's tone, smiled gently, and said: "Lili, you don't understand yet. Yinyi is still young, he just thinks Ye Wanxue is good to him, so he wants to get close to her. As a sister, you should care about him more instead of blaming him."

Jiang Lili pouted and said unwillingly, "I understand, mother. But Aunt Ye is a person that I am really worried about."

Lu Yundi sighed, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Yeah, I am also worried about this problem. However, the most important thing now is that we must let Yinyi understand that he is the child of Ji Lian and me. His identity and status do not allow him to be too close to a concubine."

Jiang Yinli listened silently, and his feelings towards Ye Wanxue were somewhat complicated.

Jiang Lili looked at her mother's expression and felt a little uneasy. She hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to say, "Mother, I know you have concerns about Aunt Ye, but I think she is really good to us Yinyi. If we force Yinyi and Aunt Ye to separate, I'm afraid Yinyi won't be able to bear it."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Lili with a hint of approval in his eyes. He patted Lili's hand gently and said, "Lili, you are right. We cannot separate them by force. However, we must let Yinyi understand his identity and status, as well as the rules he should abide by."

Jiang Yinyi pushed the door open and came in. He was a little surprised to see his mother, sister, and brother all there. He walked up to his mother, bowed respectfully, and then said with a smile, "Mother, you are back. I came here immediately after hearing the news."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Yinyi, with a complicated look in her eyes. She smiled softly and said, "Yinyi, you are here. Did you know that my mother has been looking for you since she came back?"

Jiang Yinyi smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, mother. I was at Aunt Ye's place just now. She told me that you were back, so I came here immediately."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly. She looked at Jiang Yinyi with some emotion in her heart. This child was simple and kind. His sincerity towards Ye Wanxue touched her a little.

She patted Jiang Yinyi's shoulder gently and said, "Yinyi, you know, mother is a little worried about your relationship with Ye Wanxue. I'm not asking you to leave Ye Wanxue, but I hope you can understand that your identity and status do not allow you to be too close to a concubine. You should understand that your future should not be controlled by one person."

Jiang Yinyi was a little confused when he heard his mother's words. He looked at his mother, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes: "Mom, I don't understand. Aunt Ye is very good to me. She taught me to read and played with me. I think she is really good to me."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Yinyi's clear and puzzled eyes, and a feeling of helplessness surged in her heart. How could a simple man like him understand the complexity and sinisterness of the human heart in this world? She sighed, gently held Jiang Yinyi's hand, and tried to explain in a gentler tone.

"Yinyi, I know Ye Wanxue treats you well, but you have to understand that the rules of this mansion are not as simple as you think. After all, she is your concubine and has a low status. If you are too close, it will cause criticism from others and even affect your future. Mother does this for your own good."

Jiang Yinyi listened to his mother's explanation, his eyes still a little confused, but he knew that his mother was doing it for him. He lowered his head, was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Mother, I understand. I will pay attention to the distance between me and Aunt Ye, and will not let her affect my future."

However, that afternoon, Jiang Yinyi came back from the academy and walked straight to Lu Yundi's room with a heavy expression on his face. Seeing his look, Lu Yundi couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"Yinyi, what's wrong with you? Did something happen?" Lu Yundi asked with concern.