"Marquis Hou was killed because the Astrologer betrayed him, right?" Cecilia Gu asked.
"Yes." Mr. Yun nodded. "The Astrologer never truly intended to help Marquis Hou. He only appeared for his fiancée. But Marquis Hou's family destroyed all his hopes, so he made sure the whole family was buried with them." Mr. Yun nodded again.
Molly Yun sighed. "Even though Dad kept it simple, I can still imagine how devoted and determined that predecessor was. He went through so much just to avenge the one he loved. He wanted Marquis Hou to fall from the highest point, hard. For Marquis Hou, nothing was more torturous than losing his kingdom."
Cecilia Gu nodded along. "Yeah. Their love is truly sad and tragic."
"So from then on, the Yun Family and the Astrologer have been inseparable." Molly Yun lowered her gaze and sighed softly. "Our Yun Family has such a long history, thousands of years of legacy. There's been both sorrow and joy!"
"Mm-hmm." Cecilia Gu agreed. "The reason we can live so freely in this era is all thanks to the efforts of our predecessors over thousands of years!"
After finishing tea with her father, Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun went to find Mrs. Yun.
The Yun Family has always been beautiful.
In the past, because Nora Yun's health wasn't good, no one really took care of the place.
But now that Molly Yun is healthy, the Yun Family has gradually become more and more beautiful.
Kingston is a city with comfortable weather all year round, so flowers bloom in every season.
Mrs. Yun is also very skillful, so the entire Yun Family estate has become more and more beautiful.
All those so-called internet-famous scenic spots can't compare to even a corner of the Yun Family estate.
At this moment, Mrs. Yun was picking fresh flowers to make Peach Blossom Pastry for her daughters.
"Mom!" Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun walked over and took the basket from Mrs. Yun. The basket was already filled with plenty of fresh petals. "Let us help you."
"Alright." Mrs. Yun smiled warmly and nodded. "Did you finish talking with your grandmother?"
"Mm-hmm." Cecilia Gu helped pick flowers and said, "Mom, my sister and I will stay at home for a couple more days."
"Good, good." Mrs. Yun was very happy to hear this. "I'll make Peach Blossom Pastry for you, and when you go back, bring some for your in-laws. It may not be worth much, but it's a heartfelt gift."
"Okay," Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun answered at the same time.
The sisters exchanged a smile.
All afternoon, Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun kept Mrs. Yun company, listening to her chatter about family matters.
The Yun Family has been around for thousands of years, with deep roots and lush branches, so there are lots of relatives and side branches.
The more people there are, the more stories there are.
So, Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun spent the whole afternoon eagerly listening to all kinds of gossip. At dinner, they couldn't help but keep asking for more.
After dinner, Molly Yun wanted to visit her original family's home.
After all, she's living in Molly Yun's body now, so she has to take on Molly's responsibilities.
Cecilia Gu went with Molly Yun.
Even though Molly Yun has now been accepted into the main branch of the Yun Family, blood ties and affection can't be cut off.
When Molly Yun saw her original parents, she was just as affectionate as before.
"Mom, Dad, I'm back." Molly Yun greeted them, carrying a pile of gifts.
Molly Yun's parents wiped their hands and came out to greet her, surprised and delighted. "Oh, you're back! Where's your husband? Didn't he come with you?"
"No, he's away on a business trip." Molly Yun replied with a smile. "I came back with Cecilia."
"Hello, Uncle and Aunt." Cecilia Gu poked her head out from behind Molly Yun. "My sister and I might be bothering you tonight."
"Oh, come in, come in! This is your home." Molly Yun's father said quickly. "Don't bring gifts when you come back. We have everything here. It's enough that you're home."
"That's right, it's enough that you're home. Cecilia, next time bring the kids with you!" Molly Yun's mother added. "We're all family! If you bring gifts next time, I'll get mad!"
Since they'd already had dinner, they just ate some fruit and then went to rest in Molly Yun's room.
Around ten o'clock, Molly Yun's mother came to knock on the door. "Molly, are you two asleep yet?"
"Not yet, Mom. Is something up?" Molly Yun hurried over to open the door.
Molly Yun's mother stood at the door, clutching a small pouch. "I wanted to talk to you, if you have time?"
Molly Yun's nose tingled. She let her mother in. "Of course, come in!"
Cecilia Gu was making the bed and smiled when she saw her come in. "Auntie, do you need me to step out?"
"No, no, it's nothing serious." Molly Yun's mother said, a bit embarrassed, and handed the pouch to Molly Yun. "You got married through the main family, and there were so many people that day, I didn't get a chance to give this to you. Your dad and I saved up a little for you. When you have a child, we might not be able to go, Newport City is so far. Keep this money to buy something for the baby, it's a little gift from Grandma."
Tears welled up in Molly Yun's eyes. "Mom, what are you talking about! You're the baby's grandma, of course you'll go!"
"Yes, of course you'll go!" Cecilia Gu chimed in. "When I had Yina, my adoptive mother insisted on coming too. Aunt Jane made so many tiny clothes for Yina, I still keep them! That's grandma's love, and it's something to treasure!"
Molly Yun turned away and wiped her tears, not wanting her mother to see her cry.
Now the whole family is looking forward to her baby.
Thankfully, everyone is excited simply because the baby is hers, not because they're expecting the next Astrologer of the Yun Family.
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This made Molly Yun feel both comforted and bittersweet.
"Molly, you're now the eldest daughter of the Yun Family and the daughter-in-law of the Jiang Family. You can't be as carefree as before." Molly Yun's mother said.
She was worried her daughter might go astray again.
Thinking about the way the original Molly Yun used to act, Molly herself felt a little embarrassed.
But it was precisely because of those mistakes that she got the chance to start over.
Maybe that's just fate.
"Auntie, don't worry. She knows what she's doing," Cecilia Gu said quickly. "I'm keeping an eye on her!"
"Good, good." Molly Yun's mother said, standing up nervously. "You two should get some rest. I'll head back now!"
With that, she hurried out.
After closing the door, Molly Yun looked at Cecilia Gu with a complicated expression. "Cecilia, I think I might be obsessed, stuck in a dead end."
"No, you're fine. This is the real you!" Cecilia Gu took Molly Yun's hand. "If you were all self-sacrificing and thought your child should suffer for the Yun Family, that wouldn't be you. Mothers are filled with love for their children, even before they're born."
"But I just realized, if this is my destiny, then no one can escape it. Like you, like me." Molly Yun whispered. "If fate can't be changed, then I'll do my best at what I can. If my child is destined to serve the Yun Family as an Astrologer, then I'll make sure she's a good one. That way, this life won't be wasted."
"Mm-hmm." Cecilia Gu nodded. "Even if that crazy High Priest tries something, we'll do our best to stop him! I don't believe one person can beat all of us. If it comes to it, Jiro Hirayama will wipe out his tribe!"
Molly Yun couldn't help but laugh. "You know, after spending so much time with Charles Yin, you've started talking tough too."
Cecilia Gu laughed. "I'm just trying to cheer you up!"
"Honestly," Molly Yun said with emotion, "I'm truly grateful to heaven for letting me start over and have you all in my life."
"We're family, you don't need to say that," Cecilia Gu replied.
"Yes, we're family. So whatever comes our way, we'll face it together!" Molly Yun said, stroking her belly. "Eric Jiang and I haven't used any birth control, so maybe I'll get pregnant soon. Whether the child inherits the Astrologer's legacy or not, she's still my baby!"
"That's the right attitude!" Cecilia Gu was finally relieved to see Molly Yun cheer up. "It's late, let's get some sleep! We'll deal with whatever comes our way!"
"Right." Molly Yun finally smiled.
They slept well that night.
The next morning, they had breakfast at Molly Yun's family home.
After breakfast, Molly Yun's parents urged them to return to the Yun Family estate.
Before they left, they were sent off with a pile of gifts.
Deep down, her parents had a vague feeling that the daughter before them wasn't really their own.
Because their real daughter would never be so obedient and sensible.
But they didn't want to expose the truth, so they just accepted it, confused as they were.
Sometimes, it's a blessing to let things be unclear.
This way is just fine.
Having such a sensible daughter is a blessing, truly a blessing.
Truth or falsehood no longer mattered.
Back at the Yun Family, they happened to run into Madam Yun taking a walk.
"Grandma." Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun went over to greet her.
Madam Yun looked at Molly Yun seriously. Seeing her face, previously troubled, now relaxed, she knew Molly had worked things out.
"Mm." Madam Yun nodded. "Come, help me walk a little further."
"Yes." Cecilia Gu and Molly Yun supported Madam Yun, one on each side, as they walked slowly forward.
Madam Yun would tell them stories from history not found in books, and the two felt they truly gained a lot from this trip home.
Time passed quickly, and two days went by in a flash.
That day, as they were about to fly back to Newport City, Molly Yun's phone rang. "Miss Yun, could you help persuade this patient? He wants to leave the hospital again!"
"Me?" Molly Yun was stunned. "I barely know him."
"But he insists that you're his friend," the nurse replied.