Xia Dongxue quickly sent her younger son away with a few words.

Fearing Yunyi might misunderstand, she didn’t try to cover up these matters: "He lacks social awareness, he’s quite straightforward."

After a sigh, she continued: "Earlier, your father and I had discussed that we’d prepare a dowry for Wen Yue during her wedding, to honor our feelings over those years.

Wenyang must have overheard your third aunt saying things she shouldn’t, worrying that Wen Yue might be undervalued by her in-laws due to not having much of a dowry, so he kept bringing it up to us.

But he didn’t think it through; it was originally agreed that each would go to their own family, each to their own mothers. The Main Consort indeed has feelings for Wen Yue, but since Wen Yue decided to go back to the Third Wife, she became her daughter. If we, the Main Consort, interfere, wouldn’t that be disrespecting your third uncle?

Moreover, we can’t do that, as we understand family boundaries and proximity; we have our own biological daughter."

Yunyi could understand Xia Dongxue’s feelings, after all, they had lived with Ye Wenyue for so many years. Sudden estrangement was impossible. In fact, they had handled it well: "Just follow your heart."

Ultimately, she didn’t voice the words, ’Don’t worry about my thoughts.’

As they were talking, Ye Bingyu came up: "The meal is ready, Wenhui also brought Anxin over."

Upon hearing Anxin arrived, Xia Dongxue laughed and explained to Yunyi: "Your father mentioned Anxin, she’s your brother’s fiancée."

She took Yunyi’s hand: "Come, let’s go downstairs, Mom will introduce you."

As the three appeared, everyone looked over.

Xia Dongxue was all smiles: "Yiyi, this is your future sister-in-law, Xiang Anxin."

Then she introduced Yunyi to Xiang Anxin: "Anxin, this is Yunyi, Wenhui’s biological sister."

Xiang Anxin extended her hand with a smile: "Hi, I’m Xiang Anxin, may I call you Yiyi?"

Yunyi immediately liked this future sister-in-law: "Of course."

The two chatted happily, which lifted Xia Dongxue’s spirits.

She let them continue chatting, and went to the kitchen to get busy.

Through the conversation, Yunyi learned Xiang Anxin was a middle school teacher, and her acquaintance with Ye Wenhui was quite dramatic. At the time, Ye Wenhui was on a mission, and due to needing to remain undercover, he was nearly mistaken for a bad guy by Xiang Anxin.

But because of this, they met unfamiliarly, and eventually became lovers.

Dinner quickly made its way to the table, and Xia Dongxue truly unveiled all her culinary skills today: "Come, Yiyi, Anxin, taste how my cooking turned out today?"

The two eagerly obliged, praising the taste, which made Xia Dongxue blossom with joy.

Then she called over Jingrui: "Jingrui, you too, eat."

Seeing Yunyi enjoy the food: "Jingrui, Yunyi, whenever you have time, come home and I’ll cook whatever you like."

Then she looked at Anxin: "Anxin, with Wenhui’s special work nature, come back as often as you can."

Anxin jokingly replied: "I hope you won’t find me bothersome in that case."

Xia Dongxue’s laughter became even more vibrant.

After eating, once everyone moved to the living room, Ye Bingyu spoke: "Yiyi, Jingrui, we’d like to invite the two elders and the Second and Third Wives’ families over for lunch tomorrow."

The two exchanged glances, and Yunyi smiled: "Dad, I have no objections."

Having returned, it’s unavoidable to face such matters.

Huo Jingrui also told them the date they had chosen for the wedding banquet, so they could arrange their schedules reasonably.