Transmigration into a Book: My Lord, Your Wife Has Taken Another Concubine for You

Chu Yunheng is no longer the child he was three years ago who would be sad because his grandmother didn't like him. In Chu Yunheng's eyes, these words from Old Madam Hou didn't hurt him at all.

So when Old Madam Hou finished speaking, Chu Yunheng's expression didn't change at all. Instead, he sincerely replied, "Grandson thanks Grandmother for her guidance!"

Seeing that Chu Yunheng was so obedient, Madam Hou's mood improved considerably. "When people get old, they are afraid that their descendants will go astray, so it's inevitable that they will nag a bit."

Chu Yunheng seized the opportunity to ingratiate himself with Madam Hou, saying, "Grandmother is still young. You won't be at ease until you've seen us grandchildren all settled down and established in our careers, will you?"

The thought of seeing her favorite grandson get married and start a family filled her with excitement. "If I could live to see that time, I would be so happy," she said.

But if I don't live to see that day, you and your cousin must help each other out!

Chu Yunheng nodded hastily, looking as if he couldn't be happier. "We'll help each other out, we definitely will. My talent is a bit lacking, but if my cousin is willing to mentor me in the future, that would be wonderful."

With two older brothers to support him, his grandson won't have too bad a life.

Looking at Chu Yunheng's enthusiastic manner, Madam Hou felt as if she had shot herself in the foot. She couldn't take back what she had just said, so she could only make excuses, "I'm old and my body isn't what it used to be. I'll just chat for a little while, and then I'll be too sleepy to continue."

"You and your mother can leave now, I'm going to sleep a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanran and Chu Yunheng both stood up and bowed in unison.

As Chu Yunheng left, his face was full of concern. "Grandma, please rest well. I'll come to see you again tomorrow!"

Old Madam Hou had no desire to see this grandson, and moreover, it seemed that his future prospects were limited, so she was even less inclined to spend time cultivating any grandmother-grandson relationship with him.

"You young people have your own things to do. Now that you realize your limited talents, don't waste your time on trivial matters like greetings."

Just calm down and read a book properly; it will make me, your grandmother, very happy. There's truth to the sayings: diligence can make up for lack of talent, and the early bird catches the worm.

Chu Yunheng was very easy to talk to. "Grandson will listen to his grandmother and work hard to get ahead of the curve. I hope that my cousin will help me less in the future."

Hearing Chu Yunheng's words, Old Master Hou felt even more upset. "Ruyue, go to my storeroom and select a few books that the Second Young Master can use."

After giving her instructions, Madam Hou looked at Chu Yunheng and said, "Relying on others is unreliable; you still have to rely on yourself. Take your books and study hard. Don't think about taking shortcuts."

Chu Yunheng's expression was full of pride. "Grandmother is right. But those are my cousin and my own brother, not just anyone. They should be willing to help me too!"

When Madam Hou saw the smug look on Chu Yunheng's face, she knew without even thinking that her grandson was fantasizing about how he would be promoted.

At this moment, Old Man Hou wished he could turn back time, and promised not to mention anything about brothers helping each other.

Now, Madam Hou only wanted this unfilial descendant to get out of her sight as soon as possible, so she stopped replying and simply lay down and fell asleep.

When Chu Yunheng saw his grandmother lying down, he was overjoyed. He and his mother could finally leave.

Lin Yanran and Chu Yunheng came out of Deyuan Courtyard together. Chu Yunheng couldn't wait to ask Lin Yanran for praise, "Mother, do you think I've made great progress?"

Lin Yanran is never stingy with her praise for her child, saying, "He has made great progress."

Upon hearing Lin Yanran's praise, Chu Yunheng's gait became much more arrogant, and his childishness instantly resurfaced.

Lin Yanran chatted with Chu Yunheng with a hint of curiosity, "Aren't you afraid your grandmother will remember this and use it against you later when you've made something of yourself?"

Chu Yunheng shook his head with great confidence, "I'm only eight years old now. Even if I'm good at studying, it will be at least ten years before I pass the imperial examination. And if I have a good fortune-telling official position, that will be many more years away. Grandmother..."

Chu Yunheng secretly felt that his grandmother wouldn't live to see that day, and besides, he still had an older brother! An older brother who dared to stand up to even their father, his grandmother wouldn't even have a chance to make a move against him.

Lin Yanran understood Chu Yunheng's unspoken meaning, and she smiled and praised him, "Clever little devil!"

Seeing that Chu Yunheng was happy, Lin Yanran was also in a good mood. She smiled and instructed Chu Yunheng, "Go back and change into some simple clothes. I'll take you out to stroll around Cangming City."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunheng happily left with his attendants. "Mother, please wait for me in the carriage. I'll go change my clothes and come right away."

At Chu Yunheng's age, he most enjoys seeing new and exciting things outside. Usually, he's either studying at the academy or being a good boy at home, rarely having the opportunity to go out and explore.

His mother was going to take him out for a stroll, and he was naturally overjoyed.

Lin Yanran and her son moved quickly, and in no time they were already wandering around Cangming City.

Lin Yanran and her son strolled around, buying things as they went. When they saw a roadside stall that smelled delicious, the two of them would sit down and have a bite.

Of course, Lin Yanran also took Chu Yunheng to listen to storytelling, go boating on the lake, listen to music outside, and eat the signature dishes of a grand restaurant together.

Throughout the entire day, Chu Yunheng's smile and exclamations never faded.

"If you like what's outside, I'll take you out for a stroll next time you have a break from the academy. Or you can go out with your older brother when he comes back from his leave at the palace."

As for letting Chu Yunheng go out of the mansion alone, in Lin Yanran's mind, at this age, in her previous life, Chu Yunheng would only be a second-grade elementary school student. She was not comfortable letting Chu Yunheng go out alone.

However, with Chu Yunxuan by her side, Lin Yanran felt particularly at ease.

Chu Yunheng knew his mother was worried about his safety leaving the manor alone, so he didn't mention leaving alone. He just smiled and nodded at whatever Lin Yanran said.

Looking at her well-behaved son, Lin Yanran couldn't help but reach out and ruffle his hair.

Chu Yunheng only had three days off in total. Lin Yanran took him out to play for a whole day. On the second day, Chu Yunheng went to the clan school to see some of his old friends and also listened to the clan teacher's lectures for a day.

He rested at the manor for most of the last day, and then went to the academy in the evening.

Lin Yanran didn't pick them up when they came back, but she personally saw them off when they left.

When giving Chu Yunheng her final words of advice, she thought of a joke she had seen in her past life, and for the first time ever, she added, "If you feel like you can't understand it, eat more. Eat well, grow strong, and remember that good health is the most important thing."

When Chu Yunheng heard Lin Yanran's words of advice, he was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes reddened.

He gave a perfunctory bow and hurried away, afraid that if he slowed down, his mother would cry again.

"Mother, remember to pick me up next time you have a holiday. I need to go back to the manor tonight." Even though he was touched, Chu Yunheng did not forget to remind Lin Yanran to come and pick him up before leaving.