Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!-Chapter 659 - 604: Checking In on the Little Cuties Again

In the Imperial City, the lights of the Jun Family Manor appeared particularly warm and bright in the gradually darkening night, like a tranquil harbor.

Yan Yueqing had just stepped into the entrance when the sensor lights gently lit up, instantly outlining a small, poised figure at the doorway.

"Mom—!"

A bright child’s voice, filled with endless attachment and excitement, rang out as Jun Yan darted like a little pebble into her arms, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist, and nuzzling his furry little head into her neck, greedily absorbing the scent of his mother.

The slight weariness brought by the chilly night air was instantly dispelled by this little bundle of warmth.

Yan Yueqing’s heart melted completely, and with a gentle smile, she tightened her embrace, easily lifting the little one with one arm, while her other hand habitually pinched his smooth, soft, and fair little cheek, "Oh my, has our Yan Bao’s little mouth been smeared with honey today? So sweet!"

With her son in her arms, she walked toward the spacious and bright living room, her steps lightened noticeably.

In her embrace, Jun Yan twisted in excitement, lifting his little face, his clear, glass-like eyes sparkling as he reported, "Mom, I was awesome today! The teacher in the management class said my logic is clear, I was the first to finish the assignment in the programming architecture class, and the English teacher praised my accurate pronunciation! He said I’ve made tremendous progress!"

"Really?" Yan Yueqing gently placed him onto the soft sofa, sat beside him, and gently combed his slightly tousled bangs with her fingers, showing unmistakable pride and affection in her eyes, "Our Yan Bao is amazing! Working so hard, mom should learn from you too."

She noticed her son’s little hand clutching his shirt hem, his knuckles seeming a bit red, gently pulling it over to rub them, "Did you hit the keyboard too hard? Your fingers are red, remember to relax and take it easy next time."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Jun Yan hid his small hands behind him, chuckling, "Uh-huh! I got it, mom! I’ll be careful next time." He peeked over at the empty entrance behind Yan Yueqing, curiosity glinting in his big eyes, "Where’s dad? Why didn’t he come back with you?"

Yan Yueqing smiled, "Dad has some important matters to deal with over there, he’ll come back later." She rubbed her son’s little head, "Why? Do you miss dad?"

Jun Yan immediately shook his little head vigorously, a big smile blooming on his face, with a touch of mischief, "No way! It’s perfect that dad didn’t come back, I have loads and loads of things to tell mom!"

He snuggled affectionately into Yan Yueqing’s arms, like a little creature seeking warmth.

Outside, the night was deepening, with the wall lamps casting a soft halo, enveloping the mother and son in a cozy and serene ambiance.

Curled up in his mother’s warm embrace, Jun Yan lifted his little face, his glass-colored eyes reflecting the warm, soft light, "Mom... aren’t you leaving soon to visit Grandma? By then... will you see brother? Brother is all alone on the M Continent..."

Mentioning the distant Yan Wang, Yan Yueqing’s expression softened, becoming more solemn.

She chose to be honest rather than placate her son, gently brushing her fingers over Jun Yan’s young but intelligent brows and eyes, "Yes, mom is going to the Jiang Family. However, the situation there... isn’t as simple as it seems."

Holding her son tightly in her arms, her voice was low yet clear, as if narrating an important story for him to understand, "The Jiang Family moved abroad as a whole many years ago, and their development over these years... has been full of unpredictability. Grandma Jiang Yu and a grandaunt Jiang Ke have some conflicts and competition."

Noting her son’s slightly furrowed brows, Yan Yueqing slowed down, patiently explaining, "Just like how sometimes you and your brother have different opinions on something, adults can have disagreements too, but their disputes might concern the entire family’s future direction, hence they could be more complex and intense."

Jun Yan thought of something, "Is it like what Uncle Xiao Jiu said about the Lu family, where the brothers fought until the family was gone?"

Yan Yueqing intended a gradual explanation, but hearing Jun Yan say this, she couldn’t help but smile...

Well, she still underestimated the education at the Jun family, they teach everything straightforward!

"Yes. This matter is affecting us too now."

Jun Yan’s big eyes flickered, "Let me guess, mom definitely sides with Grandma, so... is the bad guy the grandaunt? She wants to get rid of mom?"

With a soft sigh, and a voice filled with reassurance, she said, "Brother is very safe with Teacher Bai on the M Continent. And you, are protected by dad and the entire Jun Family here in the Imperial City. Mom is going to the Jiang Family to solve these problems and to put an end to some unfavorable situations. Mom will never let you two darlings be in any danger, understand?"

Jun Yan nodded vigorously, his little face full of seriousness. He suddenly propped himself up, carefully cupping Yan Yueqing’s cheeks with his small hands, his glass-like eyes unblinkingly gazing at her, carrying a child’s unique persistence and plea, "Mom, can you promise Xiaoyan? After everything is settled, you, me, and brother, the three of us, must all be well! Not one less!"

This solemn request poured like a warm current into Yan Yueqing’s heart, bearing a weighty significance. She unhesitatingly lowered her head, imprinting a gentle kiss on her son’s smooth forehead, promising, "Of course! Mom promises you! Once everything is settled, our family will definitely be safe and happy together. By then..."

She deliberately elongated her tone, raising a playful yet expectant smile on her face, "With a programming genius brother and a business mogul little brother at home, mom can retire early and comfortably enjoy her sons’ care!"

"Enjoy!" Jun Yan chuckled as his mom tickled him, his small body shaking with laughter, "Alright~ then brother and I will work harder to make money, so we can make mom chubby!"

Saying this, he buried his head into Yan Yueqing’s arms again, murmuring coyly, "Tonight I want to sleep by mom’s side! Just like before at Lishui Jiangling, listening to stories while sleeping~~"

"Okay, as you wish." Yan Yueqing’s eyes filled with warmth as she lightly patted her son’s back.

Under the warm yellow nightlight, Jun Yan, resting on his mother’s steady and familiar breathing, quickly drifted into a sweet dream.

Yan Yueqing gazed at her son’s face, similar to Jun Lii yet softer and more innocent, tenderly brushing her fingers over his slightly curled eyelashes, her heart at peace.

Her fledgling eagle will eventually grow fully-fledged wings and soar into the skies.

But for now, they need only to gather strength in this safe harbor and await the rising wind.

With some time before returning to the Jiang family, Yan Yueqing kept in mind the situation of other bound Cute Babies.

Early the next morning, knowing Chu Fengteng was currently running the Food Supplement Shop in the Imperial City, she decided to go there and take a look first.

Inside the Food Supplement Shop, it was bustling, a stark contrast to the tranquility of the Jun Family Manor.